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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1902
Page
4
Five masked robbers dynamited the Edinboro post office, stole stamps and cash, tied up locals, and fled on a horse and wagon. A citizen was slightly wounded as pursuit began, and authorities are in hot pursuit.
President Roosevelt arrived in Memphis at nine this morning from Smedes Mies by the electric train. He was met by a large delegation with bands and police escort, cannon fired, and a presidential salute. A parade led to the Gayoso hotel where hundreds greeted him and General Wright.
William Becker, arraigned at the Tombs, admits belonging to a Nihilist band that sent threatening letters demanding 3000 under death penalty to J. P. Morgan J. W. Gates Russell Sage and J A Drake and others. Detectives pursue accomplices as Becker is held for further investigation.
A Montana farmer credits Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery with curing indigestion and restoring weight and strength. The testimonial notes digestion improved, weight gain, and ability to work on the farm after using ten bottles and “Pleasant Pellets.” The ad promotes the Common Sense Medical Adviser and provides mailing details for Dr. Pierce in Buffalo, New York.
In Boston on November 19 a copper stock rout triggered near panic selling. Amalgamated Copper and Copper Range led declines, copper shares hitting new lows while rumors of Thomas W. Lawson’s troubles were denied. Banks say local institutions remain strong and Central Bank closing is insignificant.
The ad touts hand carved leather goods in latest design offered at very low prices by B. G. Capo.
A Cassier’s Magazine anecdote recalls a fearless laborer on an unfinished Niagara bridge. With orders against crossing, the man walked to the plank’s center, performed a headstand amid a sway, then crossed to the far side. He was discharged, but earned instant fame and future work.
Advice on pruning soil care and tree spacing for fruit orchards discusses soil drainage and root protection. It also critiques luxury book editions and ends with a New York Times anecdote about a Tennessee murder trial and a light sentence verdict joke.
The article portrays Casparo Spontini as a self styled demi god who robed himself in silk gowns and gold borders while composing. He sat at his desk with ritual dignity and demanded his servant remove any dust from the page. An old musician at Halle notes Spontini's abundance of medals, while Mozart supposedly has none. Spontini counters that Mozart needs none.
Dr H A Schell the eye specialist returned last night and reopened his offices in the Century block. He will continue to examine eyes free.
A wartime themed sales push invites shoppers to prepare for Thanksgiving with carved cutlery made from English steel. The Tucson Hardware Co offers porcelain and Chinaware to help make the dinner a success.
M. C. Haney of Geneva Ohio suffered piles for four decades. Doctors and money failed to help until DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured him permanently. Invaluable for cuts. Bell's Pharmacy.
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