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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1902
Page
1
An enigmatic NR piece notes a Roosevelt murder followed by a suicide. It references flood damage at Pueblo and a claim that Republican bosses oppose him as the next president.
Reports from Chicago indicate a Republican senator leadership push to block Theodore Roosevelt's renomination. Pete rs Foraker James J Hill Edward Harriman and other financiers are said to back a new anti Roosevelt coalition. Hanna Fairbanks Odell are cited as potential rivals to lead the opposition should Roosevelt be nominated.
A Denver report details Cash Damron shooting his wife at the Victoria hotel and then killing himself. The couple, touring circus performers, had advertised patent medicine. Separate Rockies flood news from Pueblo reports flood damage in Fountain River area with $300000 estimated losses and rail disruption.
A 436 pound black bear fought hunters near Ocahontas Virginia. ten bullets failed to stop it. John Burton, 19, died after a bear mauling as Honey fired a final shot. The bear was slain after a desperate chase by a party aiming to protect sheepfolds.
A full procession rehearsal along the entire Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey route was held this morning. Attendants and horses matched those planned for the ceremony on June 26, demonstrating readiness for the coronation events.
President Roosevelt signs broad measures toward Indian operations and omnibus claims while in Washington on May 27. The action affirms a general legislative package with varying scope across topics.
May 27 Manila reports Captain Charles Lot of the Eighth Infantry among European deaths from cholera. The outbreak has produced twenty five cases and twenty deaths among Europeans, with 1 165 cases and 9 deaths in the provines. total 55 001 cases and 2 978 deaths.
Graphic reports describe ash and dark clouds roiling above Fort de France as Mount Pelee erupts again on Monday. Residents huddle in fear, noting lightning flashes and heavy tremors while authorities warn of possible lava flow and ongoing danger.
Washington reports indicate the president may veto a major bill, likely targeting the omnibus building or River and Harbor appropriation. Observers expect a high-stakes move designed to frame Congress as wasteful, with insiders watching how the two large bills unfold and potential veto messages anticipated.
May 27. ReJ. jHieMens, 7 years old, played solitaire to decide whether to die or face creditors. He won the game and two minutes later Siemens shot himself in the right temple. A prominent A O U W member, his debts and a painters strike hit his business. He left letters to his wife and colleagues before the fatal game.
The four Meridian men Dan Adams Sr John Adams James Adams and J M Bynum were arrested in Memphis on kidnapping charges tied to forcing G W Fairchilds a justice of the peace to marry Adams daughter Carrie. Fairchilds says armed men compelled him to seek license and perform the ceremony and he remained married to the man’s daughter. The four sons posted bonds and waived examination.
Delegates crowd trains in Cleveland as the Republican State convention opens this afternoon. The talk centers on future plans for the party including possible Senate re election and the stance on Roosevelt and Hanna influencing delegation choices for the next national convention.
Secretary of the Interior awarded grazing leases for KK and Comanche reservations in Oklahoma run for three years from July 1. Lands split into pastures of 15 000 to 28 000 acres with minimum bids at 25 cents per acre per year. Sol Mayer of San Angelo won 47 000 acres at 41 3 cents per acre. Burnett and Wagoner hold most land and will surrender portions to bidders on July 1. The bidding ends pending grazing bills in Congress.
New York market recap May 27 reports Mexican dollar silver at 5 13 4 percent copper fares steady at 41 54 cents and 12 88 12 53 shown in early pricing.
Speaker Henderson and his lieutenants have outlined a schedule for the remainder of the session. The anarchy bill the ship subsidy bill and related measures will be allowed to come up in order while several major items like the Fowler currency bill and bankruptcy bill will not be taken up this session. The House will send back to the Senate bills on Philippine government Isthmian canal and Cuban reciprocity and the overall timetable prioritizes these while limiting other agenda items.
A fragmented report outlines a Arizona Democrats gathering at Tugson EliqenI. It notes a final convention date in September and mentions a Territorial leader guiding primary elections with forty one members present.
The North German Lloyd steamer Kron Priz Wil helm from Bremen arrived in New York with two sailors drowned and four others narrowly escaping after a huge wave swept the deck last Friday. Stormy seas mid voyage caused heavy seas to crash over the upper deck while four sailors barely avoided the same fate.
In Richmond on May 27 two sets of twin brothers appeared in court to face charges. The judge struggled to identify the prisoners as duplicates due to identical appearances including one leg differences, cork leg, moustaches, hair, and build. The court fined Silas Tolbert who was accused of brick throwing at H. C. Roney. the other twin faced uncertainty of identity.
The French president 1913 arrived in Dunkirk today amid a welcoming ovation. A French squadron escorted M Louat as the president landed, marking a ceremonial homecoming with public celebration.
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