Democratic Ticket Lists Delegates to Congress and Councilmen
The ticket names J. F. Wilson of Yavapai County for Delegate to Congress and Levi H. Manning of Pima County for Joint Councilman as the party lists its candidates.
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1902
Page
2
The ticket names J. F. Wilson of Yavapai County for Delegate to Congress and Levi H. Manning of Pima County for Joint Councilman as the party lists its candidates.
Legislative Assembly candidates L C Cowan N W Bernard Harry Cody Nat E Hawke Frank E Murphy. District Attorney Charles Blenman. Recorder Charles A Shibell. Probate Judge Sylvester W Purcell. County School Superintendent William Angus. Surveyor Bartholomy. Justices of the Peace Wiley E Tussing W S Bartlett. Constables Joe Manciot Jesus Provencio.
A Phoenix Republican is questioned over Mr. Smiths claim that Americans pay more for shoes and other goods than foreigners. The piece contrasts price gaps for shoes, saws, and playing cards, asking how domestic consumers are favored by trusts or foreign pricing.
The Phoenix Republican attacks a trust favored tariff that raises prices for several powders and harms American buyers. It claims foreign suppliers pay lower rates and cites high costs as evidence of Republican manipulation. The piece endorses Wilson for Delegate to Congress and lauds Sheriff Frank Murphy for cutting unnecessary fees in Pima County.
The First Methodist Church of Alton Illinois installed a $5000 pipe organ gifted by Mrs Priest. A St Louis organist performed Wagner piece Tannhauser causing loud sounds and dramatic stagelike scenes that captivated the audience before revealing a misperceived monster death in the finale.
The column endorses Charles D Rep Py as a capable and intelligent Democrat for Arizona's territorial legislature. It praises his character, knowledge of territorial needs, and argues he would be a valuable representative for Pinal County and the Territory.
Charles Blenman is described as a sound lawyer and level headed, promising to be true to justice and the best interests of the community as he pursues the role of district attorney.
The Sept ember issue of Agricultural Advertising features a cartoon showing a farmer with three ears of corn labeled Product of 1902, while two large figures for the steel trust and railroads try to exchange wealth for his corn. The piece cites census data on farms and wealth distribution, commenting on power and tariffs. It ends noting Harry Drachman and Fred Ronstadt as Pima County supervisors aware of taxpayers’ needs.
The piece states Judge Purcell has shown during his term what the people may expect if re-elected, describing him as obliging, diligent, and capable. It urges voters to re-elect him, and notes Tussing and Bartlett as sure winners for justices of the peace.
The piece contrasts New York City’s history of fair elections and Tammany’s ouster with Philadelphia’s alleged massive misgovernance and fraud. It cites figures from 1898, claims up to 80,000 fraudulent votes, and notes press and municipal league accusations, warning that fraud undermines government by the people. Six days remain until Nat Hawke’s election as county treasurer.
William Angus has proven an outstanding choice for superintendent, delivering stable leadership, improved curriculum, and strong community engagement. Supporters argue his tenure has advanced educational goals and school performance.
The excerpt describes a prisoner’s routine at Auburn during a first term. Mornings start with cleaning, breakfast, and if no work, opium, dumbbell exercise, a cold sponge bath, then a nap before dinner. Afternoons include reading, yard exercise in lockstep, supper from burned bread crust coffee, and night readings until oil runs out.
A humorous dialogue between a farmer's dog and a Leghorn rooster jokes about a hen claiming to be a financier. The rooster counters that she is simply trying to halt laying until egg prices rise.
The water wheel likely the oldest method of obtaining mechanical power next to animal labor. Early wheels used flowing and falling water, later damming streams provided a continuous force. Storing water at height minimizes evaporation loss and rain replenishes supply, keeping force available with little upkeep. The Roman water clock exemplified this stored-force concept as their primary motor.
The London Chronicle claims diet influences personality and vigor. It asserts pork fosters pessimism then notes beef boosts strength and audacity with sustained use, while mutton leads to melancholia and veal to fatigue. Eggs and milk aid women health, butter breeds laziness, apples boost brain work, potatoes dull, and mustard preserves memory.
An amusing slice from Europe notes recalls a Paris visit with a Joan of Arc statue and a trip to Reims where locals offer free champagne at cave visits. A French wedding anecdote follows, a rose queen crowned near Paris requests a fiance, and the mayor’s blank marriage aid prompts a quick suitor.
A French gentleman rescued from a ducking at the river is taken to a tavern where he is advised to drink very hot brandy and water. He jokes with the waiter about a fortnight’s delay and replies that he should take it directly not a fortnight, sparking comic banter in Boys of the Empire.
A letter reveals Ethel Barrows declines a marriage proposal to Mr Hicks with a sincere sign off and then on reconsideration writes to George to invite him for a forthcoming reunion and marriage. The exchange captures changing romantic plans and social nuance.
Exchange reveals disbelief as Mrs. Newed proclaims she made the entire cake herself, while Newed asks if such strong hands could really bake it, in a light, domestic moment from the Chicago News.
The Beverley sanctuary links St. John of Beverley to a medieval refuge system. In 1388 Athelstan granted general sanctuary privileges for ordinary offenses, with specific exit points marked by four crosses. Fugitives entered the church and sat in the freedd chair before claiming sanctuary, drawing refuge from across the country.
The milkman sends the hired man to feed the best milk cow with roots. On returning, he discovers stored carrots turnips and parsnips piled by the pump. Pat replies the old pump is the best milk cow after all. Farm Journal style humor.
The London Globe notes that in Britain’s early naval era there was little distinction between merchant ships and warships. Peace and war times saw ships trade and arm, with Elizabeth I hiring navy vessels for piracy and slave trading, and Henry III pioneering state ships. The practice ended after the Spanish Armada defeat as fighting ships became distinct from traders.
The term stove for a room heater shares its origin with earlier uses referring to warmed houses and plant houses. Bacon and Woodward used stove for warming and storing plants while Pepys noted nautical heating to soften rigging. Obsolete meanings faded after Franklin's inventions, with the French etuye paralleling the early sense.
A theatergoer boarding a tram fell prey to a deft pickpocket. She kept her purse in hand and felt a sharp prick, released the purse, and in moments another thief had already snatched it, slipping away before she could react.
A mother warns Bobby that his father will punish him for misbehavior. Bobby pleads for mercy and suggests a quick dinner bribe to soften the punishment, asking his mother to prepare a better meal after dinner. The exchange appears in the Pittsburg Dispatch.
A soulful young speaker praises a ruined church with ivy as a perfect symbol of patient resignation. A young man with a camera responds that nothing is photographed more than such scenes, capturing enduring images.
A Boston Transcript note questions proper conduct after a rich uncle’s death. It argues mourning attire should reflect personal sentiment and the nature of the bequest rather than automatic groveling.
A Washington Star exchange quotes a debate about truth and honor as an antagonist questions honesty. The speaker declines confrontation, saying only a gentleman may fight and calling a liar unfit for battle.
A comic exchange explains how a man’s letter to women caused trouble. Henpeck recalls receiving three letters spelling out Yes, revealing how words can spark consequences in social letters.
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