06 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1902
Page
1
The article estimates losses up to 200 million dollars in the ongoing contest. Details are unclear but the figure underscores vast financial exposure and ongoing disputes involving key figures.
Officials estimate the coal strike losses near 200 million dollars as the twenty second week of disruption continues. miners, operators, and business groups report vast costs while readings show reduced output and rising coal prices and speculation swirls around Mitchell’s disappearance and possible National Guard mobilization.
Generals Corbin and Young and John M. Gates, riding in a car belonging to Sir Thomas Lipton, were stopped by London police on Saturday and Sunday for exceeding twelve miles an hour. They offered no defense and were summoned to appear in court.
The Territorial administration led by the governor and officials arrived in Maricopa after a nine hour train wreck delay. Attending were Attorney General Wells Auditor Nichols and Superintendent Laycock. They set up at the Willard to audit old University regents and to appoint the new board tonight or tomorrow. The governor planned to return to Phoenix.
The former Utah senator and his companion Mrs. Ann Madison Bradley were arrested in Salt Lake City after a report of a statutory offense. Brown, who served briefly in the U S Senate, had filed for divorce from his first wife, and the incident followed reports of late night events in Xenia Ohio.
Two riot calls were sent in today to suppress incipient riots started by 260 medical students who smashed windows at the Kansas City Medical College and the Medico-Surgical College. Half a dozen students were hurt but none seriously. They made their escape before arrests could be made.
Justice Summerfield ruled that if a husband sells his wife he must insure delivery or be found guilty of obtaining money under false pretenses. The decision required Hamilton to return his wife or refund the money, pay costs, and leave town or face jail until grand jury action.
The situation on the Isthmus of Panama grows tense prompting war preparations at the Navy Department. Secretary Moody orders edited dispatches from Commander McLean to avoid public detail as US forces cannot be withdrawn, with a grim forecast for peace and 600 marines set to sail from Norfolk to Panama aboard the Prairie.
The tenth national irrigation congress meets in Colorado Springs with strong national interest as Congress moves irrigation from propaganda to a national issue. President Walsh arrived, Roosevelt sent a congratulatory message, and delegates from California, Arizona and other western states began arriving for the three day convention.
In Chicago a dozen women testified in Harrison Street Police Court against managers of a matrimonial bureau trust. They admitted writing gushing letters for employers to thousands of lovelorn men, as J S McCann J J Daly M C Clark and C L Weller were arrested. The agencies allegedly charged victims about 100000 dollars yearly and two turf offices were raided as part of the operation.
In pleasant weather the Army maneuvers resumed at Fort Riley today with the attack and defense of a position on the schedule. Major Leach led the Blues guarding a key supply depot, while General Kobbe commanded the Browns as the attacking force.
A federal injunction bars the Terry Peak Miners Union from interfering with foreman Harry Collings who was forced to flee Terry, South Dakota. Collings seeks 5000 dollars damages as the Horseshoe company suspends operations and warns of broader layoffs. Confidence hinges on union affidavits. miners face potential 2060 job losses if both mines shut down.
W A Limpbaugh of Rock Falls Illinois sues a fraternal order claiming a live wire shock while riding a wooden electric goat during an initiation caused lifelong injuries. He describes torture-like efforts and charging the goat as sparks flew before he fell from the saddle.
Two freight trains on the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe railway collided in Ardmore Oklahoma Territory killing two crewmen and injuring five others, two of whom may die.
The thirty sixth annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic opens in Washington with thousands of veterans arriving for ceremonies. Highlights include an automobile parade a Potomac regatta Camp Roosevelt dedication a monster campfire and a fireworks display. Commander in Chief Torrance meets delegates as officials from Arizona and California visit the headquarters. The White House reports the President regrets he cannot review the parade Wednesday due to health concerns but may attend if conditions allow.
A message from Captain Schroer reports a destructive earthquake at Guam on September 22. No Americans were injured. Damage to the naval station is estimated at $23,000 and to insular public buildings and bridges at $22,000. Authority is needed to purchase repair materials.
In Lake Erie near Put-in-Bay Ohio on October 6 Mrs Mary Fuller Mrs Eva Center Mrs Chas Eddy Florence Edey and oarsman Doubers faced a venomous water moccasin in their skiff The reptile entered the boat prompting screams Doubers steered to shore and killed the four foot snake saving the women The incident occurred during a boat party on the lake.
Surgeon Generals Rixey and O'Reilly said after leaving the White House that the President was improving and his condition was satisfactory.
An accident report describes a worker missing a rope in a shaft leading to a fatal blast from a massive dynamite charge. The incident ends the career of the miner, with investigators detailing the sequence and outcomes of the explosion.
Ross S. Briggs of Lincoln county died in a catastrophic explosion at the Searchlight mine. He wired dynamite fuses and signaled to ascend but lost grip on the rope as the windlass pulled him away from rescue. The explosion and rock fall buried him. rescuers found his body crouched in a corner, face distorted by fear.
Carrie Nation spoke to about 2,000 Yale students on Osborn Hall steps in a half hour of comedy and protest about prohibition. The crowd shouted responses and several glee club numbers interrupted her, she swatted a cigarette from a student, and finally a crowded crowd escorted her to her hotel, while she waved and blew kisses.
A Madrid dispatch says Queen Marie Christina, mother of King Alfonso, married her master of the horse Count de la Escosura in Austria. Alfonso reportedly urged her to retire or depart with her husband, but the Queen refused. Court circles had long known of a prior pledge to the Count.
New York quotes show Mexican dollars at 40.1c and 41c, silver around 60.74c, copper priced between 11.60 and 11.70. Market notes reflect currency and metal price activity on the day.
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