Greene's Mexican Interests Challenged by Rifle Rumors
Norton Chase of New York City denies sensational reports of Greene Consolidated Copper shipments of rifles into Mexico. He explains the Carlos Johnson grant dispute with General Egan over land titles, notes Greene’s lack of stake in litigation, and cites a 1884 shift centralizing mining concessions to the federal government. The converter at the company is near blowing, reducing costs and boosting copper output.
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Cananea Company
City of
Mexico
Greene
Company
General Egan
San Marcial
Hermosillo
Naco
Nogales
Egan
Carlos Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Pacific Coast Coal Company
Johnson
Mexican Republic
Sonora
Chase
United Verde
New York
Alabama
Satan
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted as Quick Healer
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the fastest cure for eczema boils ulcers fever sores and skin issues. It claims universal healing for cuts burns bruises piles and other ailments. The ad mentions druggists and local merchants including Smith the tailor and a Penny stamp picture specialty.
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Bucklen
Earth
Dissolution of Russell and Sheldon Co Partnership
The co partnership Russell & Sheldon in Tucson Arizona is dissolved by mutual consent. Frank E Russell and Henry E Sheldon announce the continuation of business by Russell. they will collect accounts and pay debts as of May 17 1902 in Tucson Arizona.
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Russell
Wedding and birthday rings made to order
A wedding and birthday rings made to order service is offered at E. G. Capes the Jeweler located at 83 West Congress Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape’s
West
Congress Street
Catgut From Silkworms Powers Fishing Files
The article explains that fine translucent catgut used in fishing files comes from silkworms raised mainly on the island of Procida near Naples and near Torre Annuziata near Vesuvius. Caterpillars are killed before spinning, silk glands removed and pickled, then threads drawn by skilled workers, mostly women. Thread length ranges from a foot to about twenty inches.
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Procida
Bay of
Naples
Torre Annunziata
Vesuvius
Turcoman and Kalmuck Bride Customs Described
The London Standard reports on Turcoman brides who select husbands by a horse chase with the tribe present. A captured girl becomes the wife of her captor, with no further ceremony. Kalmucks also practice a bride race where skilled horsewomen avoid capture and marry by choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Standard
Boss Your Boss Or Leave If He Lacks Genius
A sharp editorial advises quitting a poor boss quickly and seeking a leader with discernment. It recalls Carnegie Bros. partners earning respect by proving we misjudged needs. An amusing anecdote about Tisza at the Hofburg recounts the Hungarian premier’s sturdy digestion after a hot meal.
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Carnegie Bros
Carnegie
Tisza
Tisz
Fire Brings City Engines as Country Boy Teams Filler
A country boy shouts about a fire and follows engines toward the blaze while a city cousin laments the firemen will extinguish it before they reach the scene. The exchange captures a mix of alarm and resignation from a Chicago Tribune clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Claims Quick Skin Cure
A testimonial from H. C. Hardy of Yankeetown Indiana reports a thirty year running leg sore healed after using DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. The ad promises cures for skin diseases including pimples and piles and warns to beware of counterfeit products sold by S. D. Bell & Son.
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DeWitt
H. C. Hardy
Yankeetown
Ind
S. D. Bell & Son
Dorothea Steals Cheese from Mousetrap
A two and a half year old girl Dorothea quietly eats cheese she finds in a mousetrap. Her mother discovers the feast and questions her, Dorothea reveals the mice were in the trap, not frightened, two mousies in the cheese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothea
Miss Dorothea
Brooklyn
Japan’s Rich Seas Nurture Diverse Fish Fauna
The article notes Japan’s island geography and warm and cold currents create diverse marine life, with fish fauna resembling the Mediterranean. Dr. Gunther speculates on past coast connections enabling such similarity. In England a host parries a quip at a dinner over a locally gifted truffled pheasant.
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Japan
Asia
East Indian Islands
Kuro Shira
Orient
Bering Sea
Mediterranean
Gunther
Isthmus of
Suez
Popular Science Monthly
Dr William Mason Teaches Touch and Technic at Diano Marine
Dr William Mason offers a course in touch and technique at Diano Marine, guiding artists and students in expressive methods. Lebert and Stark collaborate on demonstrations and practical sessions to enhance artistic control and marine-inspired design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mason Touch
Technic Lebert & Stark
Diano Marine
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México
the Palace
Smith
Car
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Mount Love
Alpine Tavern
Los Angeles
Cal
Arizona
Jaeger
Southern Pacific Hotel
Yuma, Arizona
Xavier
Tucson
Bowie Railroad
Bowie Station
Nogates
Kansas
Turcoman Brides
Kansas City
Palace Meat Market
Fishes of
England
E. A. James
Council St. Tucbeon, Ariz
of Foss
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Geo. Martin
Cor
Church and
Congress Sts
Robert Henneasy
John I. Reilly
FLW
Reilly
Chicago College of Embalming
St. Michael and Arctic Points
Garonne
San Francisco
Lyra
Frank Waterhouse & Co
Chronicle Building
Goldbaum
Oje Vfs Abs Ae
Marr
Gardiner, Worthen @ Goss
Fleishman’s Drug Store
Zeigler’s
Barkley’s
East
Brady-Schneider
Commission CO
Stone Avenue
Yuma
Yuma County
Farm Land, Slime Omance Or
Roberts’ Restaurant
Windsor Hotel
M. Roberts
Geo. C. Williams
Zellner Piano Co
E. Congress
Central Park Floral Company
S. Spring Street
Yuma Bakery
John I
Specialty Copper
P. O. Box
Tucson, Ariz
Congress &T
H. Briggs
F. J. Villaescusa
South Moyer Street
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