29 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Reno Evening Gazette
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
1
Paul C. Streib was found not guilty of murder in the second judicial district court in Washoe County. The jury deliberated two hours, slept over the case, and returned a unanimous verdict just after 1 am. He greeted his wife as the verdict was read and thanked the jurors.
In Baltimore on June 24 the 18th and 19th ballots swung between Clark Wilson and Underwood as Harmon’s supporters shifted. The roll calls showed Clark leading, then Underwood gaining, amid heat and crowd noise. Bryan spoke on the floor demanding clarity while pledging his Nebraska delegation’s stance, as the roll approached the 14th ballot with no nomination.
New York June 29 The appellate division of the New York state supreme court ruled Nathan Allen a wealthy Keneset manufacturer must accept service in a suit brought with private detectives by Mrs Helen Jenkins Dwelle. Allen had been fined 1200808 in a U S district court for smuggling jewelry for Dwelle. The court held he was in the city under compulsion of the law, not immunity, and summons could be served.
Real plot and latest songs drive Louisiana Low at the Majestic Theater with Bar ney Bernard and Sophie Tucker as leads fresh from Chicago success. A wholesome, clean family show with a chorus of thirty two, featuring The Jumping Jack and The Joys and Gloms tailored for children. Reno boasts as the only city between San Francisco and Chicago to host this production.
Reno Commercial Club records show many individuals seeking lands and business chances in Nevada. Secretary Stevenson handles inquiries. board review notes important names and publishes additions periodically. Telegraphed tolls slashed statewide by Western Pacific, with marked rate cuts to Goldfield Tonopah Austin and other towns.
A man described as a degenerate in human form was brought to the police station this morning. The case was not pressed to avoid unwanted publicity for a prominent family. The chief roasted him and sent him away, warning that if found within city limits five minutes after his release he would face ninety days in the chain gang.
In Baltimore on June 29 Bryan disrupted the Democratic national convention floor as he balked at voting with New York over Clark. He pledged to back Wilson if nominated but warned against the Murphy and Belmont crowd, drawing heavy audience reaction and signaling a possible end to his presidential hopes.
Special to The Gazette from Tonopah describes the Mercer claim striking ore at 950 feet in a shaft, with ore stringers yielding $306 to $500 per ton. The find boosts the western Tonopah district as recent recoveries prove, and the tonopah camp is booming.
Donald Pope's National 40 stock roadster, bought from Mack Auto, set a new record San Francisco to Reno with four passengers. The car left Oakland at 4:50 am, reached Colfax in 5 hours 37 minutes, and arrived at the Gazette Office at 2:42 pm, shaving the prior best by more than two hours despite a blowout. Passengers were Ernest W. Mack, Roger Ironsides, and W. Lankey as mechanic. New York, June 29. Fashion notes show gowns for the American National Ladies' Tailors' association congress. riding habit styles are among novelties. Burial notice: Thomas Burke, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Burke, funeral at 10:36 am from 36 Stewart Street, private services, Mountain View Cemetery.
The Grand Theatre presents a Special Program tonight a realistic Railroad Romance where a girl's quick wit prevents a heated collision. A travelogue style entertainment set in historical times showcases lively dialogue and period atmosphere. The venue claims proper ventilation and artificial cooling for comfort.
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