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Newspaper

Reno Evening Gazette

Location

Reno, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1908

Page

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Ruef Granted Delay Before Sentencing in Bribery Case

San Francisco reports Abraham Ruef, found guilty Thursday of offering a bribe, was granted a one week delay before sentencing. The continuance until next Saturday December 7 was granted with assent of the district attorney. Defense attorney Dozier cited lack of prep time and chief counsel Henry Act’s absence.

SAN ‘FRANCISCO Abrahim Ruef John O'Gara Thomas BR. Dozier Henry Act Ruel Ruet

Healthy Pointer Pup Born in District Court Room

A judicial dog entered the Reno district court as Judge Pike noted the dog’s birth during a court session. Attorney Schnitzer’s English pointer had a healthy pup in the presence of judges and spectators, causing brief mirth before routine business resumed. Deputy Clerk Morton declined to file the case. observers praised the canine’s keen nature.

Carter Pike Schnitzer Reno Sardis Summerfield Manacy muternity hospital Morton van Ajax Lewers

Fanatics Plead Not Guilty in Kansas City Murder Case

James Sharp and three followers including his wife faced a formal hearing before Justice Remley on a murder in the first degree charge for the shooting death of Patrolman A. Q. Balhow during a revolver battle last Tuesday. Mrs Pratt and William Engle both pleaded not guilty, with Engle described as a 17 year old epileptic and Sharp associate.

KANSAS CITY James Sharp Remiey A. Q O. Balhow Wm. Engle Sharp

Old resident burned to death in a Tuscarora fire

Special to the Gazette Elko Nevada December 12 A Tuscarora fire in the early hours killed Seth Roseberry an elderly resident his wife suffered minor burns and their home was totally destroyed. Neighbors Clarence and John Roneberry woke and helped rescue their mother but the father succumbed minutes later.

the Gazette ELKO Tuscarora Seth Roseberry Clarence John Rone berry

Tyros assimilate mysteries at Knights of Khorras san ceremony

A large class of Tyros completed initiation at the Dramatic Order Knights of Khhorassan midwinter session. Fred L. White presided as master of ceremonies with Zemzerm and Lunsford providing entertainment. After rites at the camel initiation, attendees moved to the Masonic temple for a banquet and charitable collection totaling 350.

Dramatic Order Knights of TKhorassan D. C tyros Zaynakh temple Fred L. White Zem zerm Masonic temple W. &. Lunsford

Grave Charge Against Waite in Forgery Case

George C. Waite, former Wells Fargo employee at Carson, was arrested on forgery charges. He allegedly diverted bullion shipments from Carson to the U S mint in San Francisco, forging a route from Oscar Echultz and directing mint returns. The prosecution accuses Waite of taking a letter and Treasury check valued at 971.05 from a box in Carson.

George C. White Wells Fargo express company Carson Itvis Oscar Echultz Byweeney San Francisco Oscar Schuttz tce city Waite the mint United States

Rescued After Fierce Struggle in Lake Erie Ice

TOLEDO O Dec 12 After a 24 hour battle with ice 16 miles out in Lake Erie Captain Andrew Hageny his wife and two men aboard the barge Charles Wall were rescued late yesterday by the tug Sheboygan Captain Nathan Sullivan in charge Because of danger from heavy ice the barge Charles Wall was abandoned by Nelson which proceeded to Detroit and telegraphed Toledo for larger tugs to go to the rescue The Sheboygan rescued the barge after many hours of ice struggle the bow of the barge was nearly cut through and those aboard had given up hope of rescue

TOLEDO, O jee Lake Erie Andrew Hageny Charles Wal tng Sheboygan Nathan Sullivan Charles Wall theug Nelson Detroit Toledo Sheboygan

Mysterious murder of woman baffles police

Police seek a killer after the body of a young woman is found in a radicul ed and barricaded apartment at 337 Fast ith street. Finger prints on the bed sheets and clothing, a torn razor, and a locked door point to a deliberate, two week old death as investigators search for the unidentified suspect.

NEW YORK Dee Fastith street sionth

Stewart Institute Proposed as State Reform School

Attorney General Stoddard in Carson says the Stewart Indian Institute near Carson could be taken over after January legislative session to become a state reform school and asylum for the criminal insane and unruly youths. He cites need for care facilities and urges leasing buildings to the state for upkeep and operation. Governor Dickerson and Stoddard plan to seek legislation to seize the institute for these purposes.

Stoddard marning Stewart Indian Institute Carson Dickerson Nicholas Nevada Stewart institute Indian’ school court

City Jail Addicts and Escape Charge Shake Up Row

Chick Frost, a colored inmate, was arrested yesterday by Officer Devencenzi for allegedly running away from the jail while serving a sentence. This morning he was sentenced to an additional 60 days, bringing his total term to about 90 days. Chief Burke announced outsiders had been passing dope to prisoners and is seeking measures to stop the transfers.

Chick Frost Devencenzi Burke

Embezzler at Hale Brothers Arrested in Oakland

Adrien le Bent, 25, cashier at Hale Brothers dry goods in Oakland, is jailed on embezzlement charges. He confessed to diverting about $20,000 of the firm's funds in the past four months, mostly gambling on Seattle races in Oakland poolrooms, and left a wife and child.

OAKLAND Adrien le Bent Hale brothers dry goods gamblng Seattle

New Nevada Judge Sal 106 Indicted in Colorado

Dispatch from Ouray Colorado reports that new seventh district judge Theron Stevens faces multiple indictments for receiving deposits while knowing the bank was insolvent. Indictments list nine against Stevens and Hurthurt and five against Frank P Danner of the Bank of Ouray.

Salt Lake Tribune Ouray Colorado Colo Geo. R. Hurthurt Theron Stevens Frank P. ‘Danner Bank of Ouray Stevens Hurthurt Tanner Sever Reno MacDowall Pheran Stevens aame Bickerson Esmeralda

Six Day Race Nearing End At Madison Square Garden

New York December 12 Eight weary riders near the end of a long six day race at Madison Square Garden push through the night. The leaders Butt and Stol in Chevan and Moran Farami Hill Dearn and Walthour Root ride ahead of the Miller and Walter 1899 record as distances climb beyond 2500 miles with multiple teams in close pursuit.

NEW YORK Madison Square Miller Walter Butt Stol Chevan ridera Rutistol Moran oFarlami Hill-Dearn Walthour-Root Mitten-Collins Wiley-Galvin anuni-Anderson Palmer-Drabach

Visiting Mr Bray Visits Reno Before San Francisco Trip

T J Bray a prominent attorney from Guinell Iowa and campaign manager for Governor Cummings is in Reno visiting his uncle J E Bray district superintendent of schools. He will proceed to San Francisco for business engagements aboard a brief travel stopover and continuing journey.

T. J. Bray Guinell Iowa Cummings Reno J. E. Bray San Francisco

A Word to the Wise Quality Clothing Ad

A local ad touts quality standby garments offering durable $20 suits over $16 options. It promotes COMFORT line with well fitting clothes and notes new stock of smoking jackets and bath robes. The copy also urges lounging robes for home use during illness or injuries.

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JAY BArOMLEy yrienanos HE MAS HIMSELFePE AueusT VON WANING VHE PO ie eA WESTERN UNION ENGLAND BERT BALDY CUNNINGHAM DRomiMe DASTUBE ABE RUEF anil Dozier Ida. Altmann Lawlor Dowaus Chon BATE Oscar Schultz Schultz ander STATE REFORM Indian institute CHIC FROST Sal MR. BRAY
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