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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1902
Page
4
Fat cattle in the Salt River Valley grow scarce as feed remains tight and cattle in good killing condition are shipped out. A mining camp named Black Diamond rises near Douglas with a smelter hotel and store under construction. Don O Keefe hailed as the Silver King of Arizona.
Santa Fe reports a phenomenal opal find in Peralta canon Cochita district by Page B. Otero brother of Governor M. A. Otero. The ledge extends over 100 feet wide and runs for fifteen miles with eight locations by Otero George West and Dr J H Sloan. Surface opals show fire while deeper leads yield the most brilliant stones, though little development work has been done.
Citizens advocate a good road movement in Pima County to improve routes from Tucson to Catalinas and Oracle. Proposals include extending Eighth Avenue ten to fifteen miles across the Riellito River with a bridge and a two mile south extension from Sixth Avenue to the San Xavier reservation, linking Stone Avenue with both roads.
A racehorse known as the great pacer, with a half mile best of 1.05 at Phoenix, is offered in a raffle. The item includes a new rubber tired buggy and harness. chances cost 1 cent to 4.25 dollars. For details contact R. D. Woodell at Club Stables.
The report notes a southerly wind blowing sand through the area with windmills turning to cope. Debris from newspapers to boots is swept about as people, still in winter clothes on May first, remark on the cold May weather. The barometer remains low and a storm appears possible.
Today the air is still with almost no wind and birds singing. Windmills idle stand scattered where the boisterous air deposited them. People who froze yesterday begin to think summer is here as the sun glows and the barometer sits normal. Few clouds dot the sky suggesting a dry summer. Wilbur O. Hayes.
John A. Bradley died under mysterious circumstances on the roadside about three miles from Tollman place last Sunday. His body was brought to Tucson and placed in Reilly Hennessy’s parlors. Coroner Wilson summoned a jury but no findings were made due to lack of reliable information. The inquest was postponed to Thursday at 11:30. Autopsy indicates death from a head bruise and a missing sum of money suggests foul play. Bradley, who practiced in Tucson with Smith Ives, had health issues and had gone to Tollman’s ranch. his remains will be shipped to Lee Massachusetts. Officials are collecting evidence and summoning witnesses as the investigation continues.
An old advertisement extols Dean's Kidney Pills as kidney specialists claiming to cure kidney ills and backache. It features Mrs. M Meyers of St. Louis sharing two years of back pain improved after using the product. The note directs readers to George Martin's drug store and lists price and distributor Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York. It also mentions The Palace Meat Market as a separate local notice.
The Sun proclaims its aims of honesty and high standards. It touts extensive global correspondents and strong Washington and New York bureaus. It highlights comprehensive market reports and weekly and Sunday editions with annual pricing details.
Agricultural department offers market reports and household interest features. The paper promotes subcriptions with worldwide mailing, prepaid payments, and incentives for club organizers. Availability includes United States Canada and Mexico delivery.
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