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Newspaper
Reno Evening Gazette
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
1
The Berlin and Paris diplomacy centers report Germany and France aiming to resolve Morocco tensions through talks. Negotiations in Paris with M Rouvier and Prince Von Radolin proceed with goodwill, while the Washington view remains cautious and the French cabinet shows unease over Germany's rising diplomatic strength.
Coroner declares a revolver shot near Sparks last Friday likely self-inflicted as the head wound shows the bullet entered the right temple and exited upward toward the left frontal area. Teeth chart, clothing marks, and laundry tags cast doubt the corpse is Seattle resident F. B. Goudey, though identification awaits dentist input.
Fire began in the hold of the steamer Kansas City of the Savannah Line amid dense fog off Sandy Hook, spreading after docking. Flames persist in the hold with inflammables like kerosene and turpentine. thousands of watermelons and cotton cargo damaged. danger of explosion looms as firefighting continues. Another note reports Russia considering The Hague for peace talks with Japan, citing neutrality and court size as factors.
In St Postersburg on June 11 strong representations are lodged on behalf of Great Britain after the sinking of British steamers by Russian auxiliary cruisers. The Kilda was sunk by Dnieper on June 6 in the China Sea. Earlier reports linked a British steamer in the Straits of Formosa to this incident but the name was not confirmed. The Oldhamia’s capture, sailing from New York to Japan via Hong Kong, is cited as the likely source of the rumor.
The upcoming game features the Overlands versus the Willhits of Sacramento with the Willhits described as the strongest amateur squad in the city. They travel with several top players and are expected to provide a stiff challenge to the local team for honors. The Congregational Church lists Sunday services with morning and evening preaching by Rev. Thomas Magi, Sunday school at 12:15, and evening services at 7 30. The services will be held in the church basement while the auditorium is decorated. SCOCERHOLM June 17 Gustavus Strahle of the foreign office heads to Washington as Swedish-Norwegian envoy.
The Congressional Irrigation Committee and guests arrived in Reno at 8 AM to inspect the first completed government reclamation project. They toured the dam and canal, praised the work, and planned receptions and a banquet before departing on No. 4 at 10:10 PM.
Miss Dalenchant leads a field of candidates with a plurality of 58 votes as total ballots rise. Final tallies arrive tonight at 10 o clock in the Grey Reid Wright Company store with Agnes Delanchant ahead.
Police in Ogden Utah report Southern Pacific box car robbers shifted operations from Nevada to Utah. Over two to three weeks several robberies occurred near stations and yards with train crews attacked. A victim named W C Johnson was robbed of six dollars, a watch and valuables in Salt Lake yards after boarding a train at Winnemucca. Detectives have increased on the Sparks and Sacramento divisions as rail authorities claim to have broken up a Reno Sparks Truckee gang months earlier.
Petersburg notes rapid progress in talks between Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries spark debate across papers. Most press and public opinion favor continuing the war over humbling terms, with few outlets suggesting concessions like indemnity or Sakhalin. Reports also note Grand Duke Alexis leaving the admiralty and relief at ending the naval regime.
Grace Kuhn, age 15, shows improvement after being accidentally shot last Thursday. She is under Dr. Mooser’s care, with the bullet lodged in a lung, and no probing will be done due to risk of worsening the wound. Atlantic Will Race Again. Dover race reports and related yachts in heavy rain and fog.
Word reached today that James J. Jeffries retired heavyweight champion will probably travel to Reno next month to referee the Hart Root fight. He has been in correspondence with the management for days and letters indicate he will be ringside and may declare the winner champion. Hart and Root are pressing for Jeffries while he would bring fairness and knowledge to the bout. Hart Keeps at It shows Starl’s plan to persist with training as daily routines continue and he maintains fitness through walks and boxing work.
Washington prepares for the Washington conference with Russia and Japan. Missions may total twelve or more per side, including military advisers and attaches. The state department and officials discuss meeting rooms, secretarial offices, and potential venues like the congressional library or capitol. All expenses for quarters will be borne by the Washington government.
Admiral Dickens directs a dawn raid on Fort Monroe as three destroyers and two gunboats approach within range before discovery. An incoming steamship shields the Mosquito flotilla as the brief fusillade ends and the squadron withdraws toward the capes.
George Kornmayer, longtime Reno Wheelmen relay member, and Hazel Doyle received a marriage license from the county clerk this afternoon in Reno.
Brownlee the insurance man arrested on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses was found guilty before Judge Nash and faces sentencing next week. He is held at the county jail. He allegedly collected 320 from Mrs. Kincaid on an insurance policy he claims to represent.
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