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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1902
Page
1
A report describes how the Ganteen aided discipline among soldiers after a drunken orgy, contrasting with expected suburban behavior near a Chicago post. The article names military units involved and notes authorities investigated the incident.
General MacArthur defended the army canteen and blamed the Woman's Christian Temperance Union for its abolition as Fort Sheridan soldiers rioted on pay day in Highwood. About 500 soldiers swarmed into town, fights broke out, and two injured noncombatants were hospitalized. He argued the canteen's loss damaged discipline and predicted beer and light wines would return to the post.
In Smedes Mississippi on November 15 President Roosevelt reportedly reached camp near the Little Sunflower after dark but no word came of a second bear chase. Rain and gray mist lingered as locals expected the party to depart by daybreak.
Princeton and Yale contested on the Nassau field with thousands attending. In the first half Yale led 12 to 5 as the annual matchup drew ample local interest and notable crowd reaction.
SCRANTON Pa November 15 The coal commission resumed sessions with President Mitchell on the stand and cross examination by David Wilcox for the Delaware Lackawanna and Hudson company. Some lawyers expect rapid progress and many witness hearings. Chairman Gray later asked John T Lenhanan to submit credentials and state who he represents and what objections he has while promising to accept the commission's award.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr. the President’s son will come to Washington for a week to rest his eyes. Groton School confirms eye trouble and suggests a rest. White House says no doctors or operation will accompany him and the visit will not affect the President’s plans.
WARSAW INd Nov 15 A head on collision between two freight trains on the Pennsylvania road today resulted in the fatally injuring fireman Crowell and killing forty head of cattle and five horses.
Baldwin, the famed early California magnate, revealed in Hamilton Ohio that he will transport the house where he was born to California. He intends to reconstruct the home at his Santa Anita ranch so he can die in the birthplace, saying the old structure was built in Virginia and moved to Ohio long ago. He declined to name his current wealth, saying value depends on land offers.
An Italian attacker named Rubieno fired twice at King Leopold as he rode to a cathedral mass in Brussels. The king remained calm, police hunt for confederates, and officials question the suspect who claimed anarchist ties and no personal grievance against the monarch. The event sparks European monarchs’ messages of support.
Workmen digging a sewer on Connecticut Street near 18th in Frisco City uncovered a fine vein of gold and copper quartz. The ledge runs across the street at right angles, 3 to 4 inches wide at the strike and widening lower down. The find caused considerable excitement and shafts are expected on nearby private property.
In Boulder Colorado the State University marks its 400th birthday with a morning program. Despite a heavy snowstorm a large audience attended the exercises. President Schurman of Cornell University delivered the principal address.
Emperor William concluded his visit to King Edward and began a tour to Lord and Lady Lonsdale at Lowther Castle Cumberland. The outing follows the recent meeting with royal authorities in London.
Albert Rollins a 22 year old Charleston resident killed himself with morphine after a love dispute with Miss Hattie Hass. He left a note asking his sister to bury with him a package of letters from Miss Hass.
Buffalo Bill Cody, visiting Omaha en route to Cody Wyoming to open a hotel, says he will not return to the Wild West show after two more years in Europe. He plans to retire and resume private life in North Platte, Nebraska, after touring Europe.
West Tampa residents report the deportation of Mayor John Millan by an unknown committee tied to factory interests. He was taken from his gate and shipped on a schooner to Nicaragua. Two other Cuban leaders were bound and gagged. their captors unknown. A Cuban strike affecting about 5,000 workers may follow.
The credentials committee presides as the American Federation of Labor convention opens in New Orleans. The auditing committee outlines the financials with opening balance of 8,214 dollars, last year receipts 144,498 dollars, this year receipts 153,312 dollars, expenditures 110,186 dollars and a balance on hand of about 34,2?A dollars.
A suspect's wife allegedly borrowed a baby to evoke sympathy from jurors, amid trial proceedings. The incident raises questions about influence tactics in the case and the proper handling of such claims by prosecutors.
In Osage County Tulsa the Osage Nation is abuzz over a nocturnal treasure hunt for gold dust hidden since 1862. A farmer near Pawhuska reports many holes dug at night by unknown searchers. The tale centers on Goldie, a Missouri man who fled after a 100000 dollar gold dust stash was buried and never recovered.
News notes a Boston contractor C W Johnston owning the schooner Louisa D now fitted for wrecking. The target is recovering bullion from the Pacific mail steamer Golden Gate sunk near Manzanillo with 200 deaths and $1 750 000 in losses.
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