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Newspaper
Reno Evening Gazette
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
1
At Heppner Oregon on June 18 two thousand men and many horses work to restore order after a catastrophe. Bodies of the two Stalter children are found and identified as badly maimed remains in hallstone banks. The relief fund nears 11,000 dollars as residents mourn and search for missing relatives amid crowded Main street scenes and condolences.
Peoria Ill June 18 Robert McDermott son of Captain McDermott a leading citizen was arrested today charged with theft of 2000 dollars worth of diamonds belonging to Thomas Webb and W H McGarrick proprietor of a leading buffet was arrested for receiving the stolen property The diamonds were consigned from Chicago early in May but disappeared while in transit.
The trial of Frau Przygodda begins at Allenstein East Prussia accused of poisoning her fifth husband a hotelkeeper. Authorities exhumed the remains of her prior husbands all peasants and found arsenic in each case. Meanwhile Louvre Saloon fixtures arrive and will be installed, promising a fashionable city venue with extensive lighting. The steam carpet beater's phone is Green 104.
A heavy rain at Sheephead Bay matted the Coney Island Jockey Club track ahead of the June meet headlined by the Suburban Handicap. Scratches included Water Boy Glenwater Goldsmith Irish Lad Injunction Zoroaster Sambo. Hermis and Yardarm opened at 8 to 1 in ante post betting with Major among likely rivals.
Packers in San Jose report hold-over prunes in California are too small to affect the market. They estimate no more than 400 twenty ton carloads remain in the state, a level not seen in five or six years, with much expected to move before September 1.
Sofia reports former Premier Ivanscheff and two ex-ministers were indicted in November for malfeasance and today sentenced to eight months in prison at hard labor. In Boston, an attachment for 50 million dollars was filed in federal court against General Electric by F Van Choate’s counsel alleging infringement of multiple inventions.
New York reports Afrikander won the Suburban Handicap with a crowded ring half an hour before the first race. Herbert finished second and Hunter Raine third. Time recorded as 2 10 2-6.
Former Reno police officer Frank Brundage, living in a house of ill fame, was arrested in the Tenderloin. He had been appointed a police officer without salary about a year ago and served through the red light district. Brundage was jailed, his wife present, and charges were to be filed tomorrow.
The relay club invites townsfolk to a Friday night dance with top music and floor show. They urge attendees to come ready for a grand evening, promising each number will be a standout and guaranteed value. If unhappy, guests can tell the relay team to ensure their money’s worth.
Charles OConnor and Robert English faced preliminary hearing for burglaries at Carr Elliott's and Williams burglary respectively. The court bound both over to the Grand Jury. Also noting a five room furnished house for rent and Beatrice Sunderland's return from a coastal visit.
Despite weather the grand stand event at Daingerfield continues as organizers note key participants Col Bill Herbert Articulate Heno Bonnibert Igniter Afrikander Hunter Raine and City Bank among others.
Washington June 18 The Federal Grand Jury investigating postal affairs is likely to return five indictments today. August W. Machen Diller B. Groff Samuel A. Groff and George E Lorenz plus Mrs Lorenz of Toledo Ohio are named in a conspiracy to defraud the government. Indictments later postponed to tomorrow or Monday. Also reports of an automobile crash in Marion Indiana serious injuries to Drs Pattie and Morgan. Lexington Kentucky Captain wen hailed as Kentucky’s bravest man after an ovation at the Elka Vial.
In Battle Wyoming, miners warn sheepmen to keep flocks from mountains, while the latter vow to graze there this summer. Last year a man was killed and three wounded in a clash near San G uine, as bitter rivalry grows and could lead to further violence.
Uneasiness in intelligent circles eases as Provisional government gains stability and powers show support for peace. A Gazette note from St. Petersburg proclaims Peter Karageorgevitch as King of Servia and urges punishment of regicides for Alexander and Draga’s deaths. A warehouse fire alarm at Flanigan Warehouse was extinguished before arrival.
New York June 18 The third floor of a building at 49 Bowery housing a box factory caved in today trapping about thirty young women. Several were seriously injured. They worked on the second floor. The Century Athletic Works is contractor for wiring and wiring up residences.
June 18 Camden New Jersey postmaster Lewis T Rousseau reported missing yesterday reappears in Baltimore in a dazed condition. He is under medical care as postal inspectors trace a $42000 shortage. bondsmen Judge Pancraft and H H Voorhees confirm investigations into a possible double life.
In Dillon Montana on June 18 Dan McCloskey a miner was killed by Chief of Police Stone during an attempted arrest. McCloskey shot the officer first, and Stone then overpowered five tramps alone. The Owl club plans a picnic at Bowers mansion next Sunday.
Cleveland Ohio June 18 The Adams and Larber Oil Company filed voluntary bankruptcy proceedings in insolvency court. Assets are $170000 liabilities $331000. The company operated oil stands and owned major tracts of property and wells in Ohio West Virginia and other states. G G Sensenbaugh & Co general store Aurora Illinois suffered about 100000 in fire damage and the blaze was not under control.
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