31 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1902
Page
1
The United States Supreme Court rules that the Del Valle Grant remains valid, upholding historic land claims. The decision solidifies title for the grant holders and affirms established boundaries and rights associated with the tract.
The Supreme Court affirms the Court of Private Land Claims decision in Rafael del Valle San Rafael del Valle grant, upholding four sitios totaling 17,474.93 acres in Arizona. It endorses prior surveys, confirms possession before the Gadsden treaty, and sustains the grant against government challenges aided by Tucson attorneys William Herring and Rochester Ford.
In Stonefort, Prof W W Womack, a public school principal, whipped pupil Miss Mary Marshall for disobedience. During the lashes he softened, fell in love, and a week after school closed the two wed at the bride’s parents home. Both are said to be happy.
Washington rumors circulate that Senator T C Platt and Mrs Lillian Janeway plan a formal engagement. Mrs Janeway has resigned her Congressional library clerkship. the man Burns from this city accompanied Platt on a Cuba trip. The senator met the President at the White House by appointment last night.
In Lawton excitement rose as miners in the Wichita mountains unearthed an 85 pound nugget of 88 percent pure gold. The discovery occurred in Devil's Canyon, a site associated with ancient Spanish mining, where crucibles have been found in recent digs.
Aguinaldo testified today in Manila under General Chaffee s permission in a civil suit against Nor Valdez editor of a Spanish weekly paper. The subpoena compelled his appearance as a witness in the case.
Destructive storms cause extensive damage across Pittsburg and Allegheny with many roofs lifted bridges damaged and lines down. Eleven churches wrecked in the area with Knoxville injury reports and flood effects in Emery River communities.
Albert T Patrick, condemned for the murder of Wm Rice and Ada M Francis, wed in a contract marriage while awaiting execution. Rice, a Texas eccentric millionaire, had lived with a servant Jones who testified Patrick bribed Jones to poison Rice. Patrick, a lawyer, was also convicted of forgery and check fraud.
Major Littleton W. T. Waller of the Marine corps testifies in his own defense at a court martial on charges of killing island natives aboard Samar. He describes marines enduring hardships due to native treachery and armed robbery plots and says he acted within General Smith's orders, except for a later paragraph urging vengeance for Balangiga.
In Westport a section boss Edward Hoglund shot 22 year old Benjamin Waud in the mouth after allegedly fearing dismissal from the Astoria and Columbia River Railroad. Hoglund then killed himself with a second shot to the temple. Waud survived initial injuries and was taken for care. Authorities say no clear motive beyond presumed insanity.
Washington plans indicate President Roosevelt will depart for the Charleston Exposition on April 7 with a 9 am departure from the capital. He will spend the night in Summerville on the 7th and travel to Charleston the next day, where a public reception and parade are planned plus a banquet for the presidential party in the evening.
One of the city's largest poker games ends in a circuit court suit as George L. McCullough sues Hugh E. Thompson for 2270 dollars claiming losses from a Friday night in the Baltimore Hotel. Thompson states he will not pay after feeling betrayed by a supposed friend and partner.
Senator Jine of Lodge reports a bill to temporarily govern the Philippines until peace returns. It calls for a census after which the Philippine commission will report to the President and Congress with recommendations on readiness for permanent popular government. The measure keeps the Philippine Commission in effect and includes currency provisions and a Manila mint.
The German Emperor’s yacht Meteor lil sustained damage while being towed from her berth at Snooters Island during a trial spin. A tug line slipped causing the vessel to strike the dock, denting a stern plate and stove in a port rail though officials reported the damage as not serious.
Simla reports plague conditions worsening in the Pun jab with monthly deaths stated at zero? The dispatch notes a growing toll and lists casualties feared to be mounting amid health measures.
Seven inmates escaped from the St Louis workhouse after ten hours of breaking shackles and opening enclosures. Three prisoners still chained climbed the rear fence and fled to the Illinois side of the river.
Evans of the bureau plans retirement prompting discussion of pension changes. The article notes Kansas connections and potential policy impacts.
Roosevelt will not pick a Kansas candidate for Commissioner of Pensions citing risk to pension policy. He favors a New York appointee with strong military and business credentials, saying Kansas would provoke nationwide criticism and possible revival of rejected pension cases. Richard Blueman and S R Peters are noted as Kansas contenders, but the President seeks an East Coast choice.
Mrs Foraker wife of the Ohio senator Mrs Kean mother of the New Jersey senator and Mrs Hitchcock wife of the Interior Secretary wore identical new imported Paris gowns at a function. Each bought hers in Cincinnati New York St Louis and Cleveland respectively. Mrs Hanna owns the fourth edition of the gown in Cleveland.
Washington March 31 standing at the base of the statue atop the Capitol dome nearly 300 feet above ground Senor Andres Dias of Cuba and Miss J Achie of New York participate in a notable event on the summit.
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