09 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1902
Page
1
A new campaign in Arizona ties a bold advertising scheme to political theatre as President Roosevelt faces growing pressure. The article notes a provocative move described as sending a scalp, signaling rising tensions behind the scenes and inviting national attention.
Charles Meadows known as Arizona Charlie sent an invitation to Washington inscribed on an Apache scalp. He plans to lead a 40 member Arizona expedition to Tiburon Island near Baja California for mineral riches, with Mexican officials supporting the venture.
Wm. L. Petering, a wealthy farmer of La Porte, was approached by two men posing as Chicago firm agents selling an electric light appliance. He was hypnotized in a dark room and signed for eight machines at 70 dollars each plus a 200 dollar bond, believing he would become the company's agent. The swindlers vanished leaving him with negotiable obligations totaling 700 dollars.
New York market bulletin lists Mexican dollars at 404 1 2 cents, silver at 51 7 8 cents per ounce, and copper at 12 cents per pound, reflecting commodity pricing data as of September 9.
Cincinnati reports a sensational divorce action tied to a murder plot. George Conrad head waiter at Gibson House died by suicide after a letter outlining a plan to drown his wife was found. The divorce suit names a wealthy society woman for alienation of affection. In St Louis, police chase indicts nine members of an alleged doodle combine.
In Eldorado Illinois September 9 a clash erupted between National Guard soldiers and a crowd at Parson Green s house on the town s outskirts. Rocks were thrown and gunfire exchanged with no injuries reported. The disturbance centers on the parson s return and Reverend Green s guarded residence amid ongoing local tension.
Richard Homer Gainor 14 Roland Gainor 12 and younger 10 travelled 114 miles on foot from Pensacola to Biloxi, with 12 miles by boat. They say years of father’s abuse drove them away August 18 with $2.16, barefoot most of the journey, arriving bedraggled to stay with their mother.
In Wayne county near Genoa a Baptist minister Mor ris Wilson killed his wife with a razor. Neighbors heard screams and found Wilson with the dying woman and blood on him exclaiming about blood and the will of the Lord. He fled into the woods and has not been found. Local belief centers on possible mental derangement.
Otto M. Thumler and Mrs Antoinette Young died within hours of each other aboard the steamer St Nicholas while en route from Brazil to Portugal. Their bodies were weighed down and cast into the Atlantic. Thumler, a Chicago traveling salesman for Bauer & Black, had faced a publicized affair with Young, a San Francisco woman.
Governor Taft was celebrated at a banquet by the Federal party in Manila. Native speakers praised him and pledged support for his administration. Taft denied the party was a creation of the Philippine Commission and urged Filipinos to unite and avoid agitation.
Gov. Stone of Pennsylvania arrived in New York and stated he is here on private business. He said he would consider calling a special session if a constitutional coal law could settle the strike and prevent further disruptions.
A cablegram from President Castro via the Consul General reports that forces under Mendoza and Rioja were defeated at Finaquillo, ensuring national peace after a fierce battle.
Washington dispatch says Admiral Killick and two officers went down with the Crete-A Pierrot after it was sunk near Cape Haytien by the German gunboat Panther. Powell, U.S. minister at Hall, cabled the state department with the report.
President Roosevelt disapproves of the proposed cowboy race from Deadwood to Omaha and Secretary Cortelyou requests cancellation. The event is abandoned due to concerns over supervising horse conditions upon arrival.
The steam barge H. Houghton sank at the foot of Dubois street in Detroit early today while moored to the dock. Two crew members drowned in their berths as rain-soaked stone cargo likely absorbed water causing the vessel to sink.
In Rome on September 9 five people were killed and ten wounded as troops clashed with striking workers in Italy's extreme southeast.
Gov Nash issued a proclamation noting September 14 as the first anniversary of President McKinley’s death and urging memorial services across Ohio.
The Tucson Republican mass meeting in the district court room drew a large attendance including the colored population. Leaders kept strict order as Andres Rebeil chaired and O T Richey served as secretary with a five member committee selecting fifty delegates for tomorrow's county convention. A single dissent arose when J M Ormsby tried to withdraw his name but the motion was not recorded.
John D Rockefeller donated 200000 for infantile disease research after losing his grandson Jack. Johns Hopkins Pathology Prof Williams H Welch directs the effort with Victor P Bassett James H Knox and C W Duval under his guidance. They report identifying the organism causing summer complaint in children and will extend work next summer to seek a cure.
Denver Sept 9 The Democratic State convention met in the Coliseum to select a state ticket and a congressman at large. Governor James B Orman and E C Stimson Cripple Creek are the leading ticket contenders with expectations to endorse Senator Teller for reelection.
A giant tree near Fresno in the Sierra Nevada is reported by John Muir to have a base circumference of 109 feet and four feet above ground 97 feet, surpassing the former monarchs General Sherman and General Grant in size according to his measurements.
In Ashville North Carolina on September 9 President Roosevelt spoke to about 10 000 people gathered in the courthouse square. The large crowd filled the area to hear the address from the stand.
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