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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
5
Reports from Phoenix claim Grande, a thoroughbred horse owned by W C Greene, lowered a trotting record in an exhibition run at a Tucson track under trainer George Kliotz. The horse is noted for potential to surpass current world records with further development.
President Roosevelt and party left Washington at 9 this morning for the United States naval academy at Annapolis. He will deliver diplomas to the graduating class. The party traveled by a special train over the Pennsylvania Railroad.
May 2 market notes show Mexican dollars at 41 cents, silver at 503, copper at 114 and 12. The report lists metal prices and currency values in brief, reflecting trading conditions in New York.
Colonel Orr a Phoenix mining broker passed Tucson en route south. A J Doran from Prescot reports Yavapai climate too rigorous and heads to Magdalena Sonora for mining. Joe Hayes of Los Angeles visits. Peter Kirk building Benson smelter arrived on the Burro. Mrs Devlin and children depart for Victoria BC to settle. C W Goodman from Washington visits Tucson. B A Packard Bisbee cattle king arrives on the Burro. Dr Sweet Copper Queen mine doctor seen. J H Politzer leaves for Nogales to book Fiesta in Phoenix. Judge Fletcher M Dean Florence visits Tucson. W Melezer and Colonel Hardwick own Copete mine. litigation blocks property. A C True in charge of Experimental Farm Phoenix. 4d8 G Johnston Jones Hayne Shrewnbury Beock Thomas arrive, depart for Sonora. Walter M Smith of Detroit eyes Quijotto mining. A J Sumption Stade taker Bros to Nogakha then return. 4d8 Richards Chicago arrives from Mammoth mining claims. K R Selig San Francisco underwear salesman tours trade. Sir Thomas Lindsey noted. leaves for Phoenix tonight.
Tucson retail clerks discuss forming a union following Phoenix workers. Reported voices say the move would foster camaraderie, shorten store hours, raise wages, and provide social activities to ease workers’ burdens.
Francis Reno, a deputy US marshal for several months, was excused from further service by Marshal McCord. C. H. Utting, formerly a sergeant in McClintock's company, was named his replacement and will stay in Phoenix. Forest W. Hill remains on duty in Tucson, with Hill expected to depart soon to make room for a Rough Rider.
Chicago officials announce the government will file the bill of information against the packing corporations next week. Special attorney W A Day leaves Chicago for Washington with a copy of the bill for review by Attorney General Knox.
The Callamarini Repetto Concert company delivered an artistic night at the Tuc son Opera House despite a poorly attended audience. Collamarini and Repetto wowed with rich voices and precise technique, delivering program highlights from Copin and Liszt to Verdi Trovatore. The ensemble earned praise for its expressive performance, while the writer laments the low turnout and urges stronger patronage for future shows.
In district court Darios McCormack pleaded guilty to manslaughter for a shooting on a Silver Lake road incident. The boy, described as a half breed leaning toward Mexican heritage, confessed to fatally shooting a companion after aiming at an American passenger. He received a five year sentence at Benson Reform School, with county jail time awaiting institutional completion.
Dr King s New Life Pills are said to tone and regulate digestive organs, expel poisons, enrich the blood, boost appetite, and build healthy flesh. Two heat all druggists. Now good digestion waits on appetite and health on both. If not, try Burdock Blood Bitters.
Signora Collamarini impressed a Tucson audience at the opera house last evening with an encore version of La Paloma. Patrons requested another performance, and she agreed to sing La Paloma again as a side issue alongside the Carmen program.
Testimonial from W. Lenhart of Bowling Green states a running itching sore on his leg was soothed instantly by Dean's Ointment and describes the effect as a permanent relief.
A special train carrying W. J. Tevis of California travels to aid his dying mother near Tucson. The journey pauses for a missed Burro, while Tevis and Mr. Kellog search Mexico. Tevis is Lloyd Tevis’s son. his brother Hugh died in Yokohama after a romance with Cornelia Baxter.
Cox, attorney for the Southern Pacific, visited Tucson amid Democratic speculation about a congressional bid. He said he has not pursued elections and would consider a unanimous nomination only if the Democratic convention chose to honor him, citing his legal workload and limited financial incentive abroad.
Observer E L Wetmore notes today in Tucson a minimum and maximum and mean temperature with cloudy west wind. Forecast calls for warming trend through the 11th as conditions grow warmer and more stable.
If this weather continues you will need to find your last spring suit for cleaning or buy a new one from Smith the leading tailor. Open evenings until eight and Sundays 12 to 2 p m. Dr H A Schell ophthalmologist Cure the cough and save the life. Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup treats coughs and colds, near consumption verge.
Sewer notice states readiness to connect premises to the new sewer system. The Corbet Plumbing Department offers a full stock of closets basins and related items and invites customers to request an estimate of cost.
The great pacer with a 1.05 half mile at Phoenix is up for raffle through Club Stables. Tickets cost 1 cent to 4.2 cents, offering a new rubber tired buggy and Lurnese. For particulars apply to R. D. Woodell at Club Stables.
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