Second-class Matter Notice for Tucson Post Office
Entered according to Act of Congress as Second-class matter at the post office of Tucson Arizona.
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1902
Page
2
Entered according to Act of Congress as Second-class matter at the post office of Tucson Arizona.
The editorial endorses J. F. Wilson of Yavapai County for Delegate to Congress and Levi H. Manning of Pima County for Joint Councilman. The piece outlines party alignment and supports the ticket for upcoming elections.
A note reveals Rev. Charles Ferguson will no longer officiate at Grace Church Episcopal. The piece argues pulpit focus should be on Gospel and soul rather than intellectual or sociopolitical topics, praising Ferguson’s thoughtful sermons while warning against sensational preaching. The author urges careful pulpit selection and notes morality’s role in scripture.
A Phoenix Gazette excerpt likens a proposed sale of a Black man into servitude for vagrancy in Kentucky to historic pauper auctions in New England. The piece condemns the practice as barbaric and notes the cruelty hidden in poverty laws, arguing civilizational progress should end such auctions.
The Globe notes the Phoenix paper praises the Uncle Tom drama as still appealing and urges strong box office. It calls for greater enterprise in staging the show and even recommends adding bloodhounds before winter. The commentary questions Globe as home of anarchy and insists authorities act against anarchists in Arizona.
The Phoenix Republican notes Murphy failed to secure Morrison’s reappointment as United States attorney. It analyzes political opposition, intra party shifts, and Senate confirmation hurdles impacting the effort. Morrison faced objections and scheduling delays that stalled the renewal process.
The article argues General Miles should not be judged by politics but on professional military reporting. It notes inspectors Breckinridge and Sanger provide thorough data, with Miles set to inspect Philippine stations and report to the Secretary of War. It predicts Miles will be treated like Breckinridge and that the army inspection system is already strong.
The Arizona voters are urged that a vote for Wilson equals support for Statehood and that the Statehood proposition could fail without Senate Democrats acting as guardians. The Phoenix Republican defends its stance while Bisbee Review notes Morrison was removed as United States attorney.
The quoted claim argues that regulation implies license and perpetuation of trusts. It questions whether such regulation aligns with the goal of curbing trust power or merely preserves existing structures.
The New York Press notes railroads supply a government style information card for employees and public use. It details speeds per mile, water stations, yard limits, clock locations, bridge crossing rules, holidays, and station lists. The card aims to reduce traveler questions while preserving company secrecy.
The burial register notes Richard Brandon as the man who beheaded Charles I. Brandon died six months after the deed, hurried to Whitechapel, and faced claims of remorse. A rival claim by William Howlett arose after the Restoration, but Brandon’s role remains the central infamy.
The Massachusetts legislature made Washingtons Birthday a legal holiday in 1856, converting Feb 12 1857 into a holiday. Before that Mrs. Harrison Gray Otis hosted a public reception on Feb 22, attracting Boston residents and military parades. The first recognition of the day cited is Feb 12 1781 by French troops in Newport, with the observance moved to the 12th when the 11th was Sunday.
The text notes that even a slight hemorrhage can be alarming but not necessarily dangerous. It may stem from stomach upset or lung or heart disease. Only an experienced physician should judge. Have the patient lie quietly, offer cold drinks, and use salted water. Rest is essential if the cause is serious.
In Turkish cemeteries water vessels rest on graves and birds’ basins appear on marble tombs. Locals believe birds carry messages to the dead and that birds must be placated to avoid misfortune.
In a quoted exchange, a brother insists “Don’t you know me” while a sister recalls the men they vowed to become. The New York Herald frames the dialogue as a note on family ties and memory.
A vivid glimpse from the Nelson Island south Shetland group describes hundreds of seals on shore and in water as a small boat nears. The expedition notes curious, unmoved stares from the animals and a few leopard seals shot by the party.
In a Stray Stories excerpt characters discuss success factors. A "knowing young man" touts "force of character" while naming Jones as sure to succeed, then contrasts Brown with "a will of Lis unele" as an even stronger factor guiding him in the world.
The Baltimore Herald quotes a witty exchange about injunctions, illustrating a loop of legal maneuvers. The joke centers on a lawyer noting the difficulty of preempting someone who himself obtained an injunction against the speaker.
A brief quip contrasts a large world with the people in it. Smithers comments that the world is small to match certain individuals, reflecting a cynical take on social dynamics as noted by the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
A dime museum manager accounts for a living skeleton while a peculiar smell and a lit cigarette trigger a burn on rubber skin. A judge remarks on avoiding friendship with the bad and enmity of the good. Epictetus quote closes the piece.
A playful tracing of embroidery terms from counterpane to counterpoint and courtly gesture anecdotes. The New York Weekly joke contrasts Sir Walter Raleigh and a mother sitting on a hat, lampooning chivalry and courtly manners in a humorous aside.
A historical note states that the first fire escape pen was produced in Paris in 1761, highlighting early pen design origins and the city’s role in writing instrument history.
The article discusses August and September as the woodcock’s molting period when plumage changes and birds depart swamps. It surveys many theories of where they go, leaning toward a mix of routes and hiding in dense thickets to escape enemies. It notes observed scattered birds and cites Dutchess County NY hunting experiences with “molting swamps” and fast replacement of birds after shooting.
A New York hotel lobby staged a comic drill by six colored hallmen led by a flamboyant Mulatto in a bright uniform. The men stood, saluted, and then sat in unison, drawing cautious laughter from clerks and loungers while the head waiter watched for approval. The scene, though humorous, carried tense undertones of race.
The walking fern spreads by bending its frond to lay down a rooting tip that forms a new plant. It anchors fast on all sides with rooted tips, creating a verdant carpet. Growth continues day and night, driven by light and heat.
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