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Newspaper

Reno Evening Gazette

Location

Reno, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1908

Page

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Lane Highwayman Robs Hazen Saloon in Quick Heist

A tall heavily masked highwayman entered the Collin and Gruber hours at Hazen yesterday morning, forced Coffin and others to the wall, and had a rifle handy to back the crowd. He took about fifty dollars in gold from the cash register, left jewelry and a sack of ten twenty-collar gold pieces, and escaped on a train after ordering the patrons to the corner. No clue to the thief, described as tall and heavily built, with officers arriving within ten minutes but few prospects of capture.

Atons Collin and Gruber Hazen Cafsin fecal peace

Accused Nevada postmaster ends life in prison cell

An incarcerated Nevada postmaster reportedly died by suicide in a prison cell. The man, identified as a local postmaster accused in a federal case, reportedly ingested a drug overdose after an earlier court appearance. He was awaiting transfer for trial when death occurred.

NEVADA

Pride Negro Bound Over To Grand Jury In Assault Case

Frank Pride, a Negro, was bound over to the grand jury after a preliminary examination before Justice Bell on an alleged assault on Captain W. L. Cox of the Nevada state police. Cox testified he fired to stop Pride after Pride refused to halt and fired, wounding Pride in the leg. Price could not post $1000 bond and remained in county jail pending grand jury action. witnesses included Chief Burke, Private Buck, and Assistant District Attorney Ayers. Pride was defended by Attorney W. I. Jones.

Frank Pride Justice of the Peace Bell WV. L. Cox Nevada ducge Bell Price W. L. Cox Novay iatley Coxthtn Poice Burke Buck Nevada state police

Prefers Death to Disgrace Amid Springfield Riots

Elder witness Lato Sturg gin testified against Abel Taymer, alleged Springfield riots leader. Sturgis, a waiter, was shot during the disturbance at Le Bes restaurant while protecting his employer. He lost his job and possessions in the wreck. Wadison Thyes, son of L C hye, aged city resident, recovered from appendicitis at Red Creek hospital.

SPRINGFIELD Lato Sturgin Abel Taymer Wadison Thyes sonofL C.hye Red Crewey hospital

Depew's Views on New York Senator Fight

Senator Depew of New York left the White House with sharp comments on New York senatorial politics. He criticized rivals and said the 201 member legislature will choose the next senator, warning against maneuvers by outside groups. Secretary of State Thornton issued a cautious reply about a definite statement on his own possible election.

Depew New York Fight WASHINGTON hi state Sam Thort

Postmaster Named to Take Stewart's Place

WASTINGTON Nev 1b The preshipm today appointed tieurge H Ruseau postmaster aitle Was vice George M Stewart removed for wlleged violation of the civil service Tat

WASTINGTON Nev tieurge H. Ruseau aitle George M. Stewart civil service

Standard Oil Directors Declare Dividend

Standard Oil directors in New York today announced a quarterly dividend of $10 per share for the New Jersey company. The payment raises this year’s total to $40 in dividends, maintaining the longstanding rate in effect since 1904.

NEW YORK Standard Oil company of New Jersey bf the oil combine

Haley to Tour State on 5000 Mile Trip

J. F. Haley state license and bullion tax collector will depart this evening for a ten day tour visiting White Pine Eureka Eureka is misspelled in source, Humboldt Lander and Churchill counties. The trip covers about 5000 miles with duties at county offices and meetings in principal cities along the route.

J. F. Haley Haley White Pine Eureka Eiko Humboldt Lander Churchil

Chick Stahl's Widow Dead

The body of Julia Harmon Stahl widow of Chick Stahl was identified in Boston the day after being found in a doorway. Examiner McGrath ruled death from natural causes likely exhaustion from drug use. Police noted she wore little jewelry besides her wedding ring.

BOSTON Julia Harmon Stahl ays McGrath

Princess Anna Denies She Is After Divorce

The attorney for Anna Gould of New York denies reports that she has filed for separation from Prince. The princess reportedly seeks custody of her three children in the ongoing case with Count Lony de Castellane. A settlement discussion is said to be underway and a hearing is likely next Wednesday.

PARLS Helic de Sagan Anna Gould New York Guy rocal Lono de Castellane

Boundary dispute settled by U S Supreme Court

Supreme Court decision announced by Justice Brewer resolves the boundary between Washington and Oregon along the Columbia River. The case centered on sand islands and control vital to regional fishermen, affirming Oregon’s contentions amid long-running disputes.

New York Lawyer Must Remain in Prison

The U S Supreme Court denied Albert T. Patrick, a New York lawyer, a writ of habeas corpus in his bid to overturn a life sentence for the murder of William Rice. Patrick remains imprisoned at Sing Sing as the high court rejected his appeal.

New York WASHINGTON pebican al Albert T. Patrick Sing Sing Win. Rice supreme court of the United States

Harriman Case Delayed To December 1

The government anti merger suit to dissolve the Harriman railroad system was postponed to December 1. Special Examiner Sylvester G Williams of Denver will take testimony in New York City.

YORK Harriman Sylvester G.Williams Denver beon

Man Accused Of Beating Woman

Officer Hillhouse reports a complaint filed by the district attorney charging Ben Johnson with assault and battery against Pearl Marshal, a girl from the tenderloin district, at a resort on Peaville Street. Marshal will likely testify in Fudge Bell's court. Johnson allegedly entered the Cottage early Sunday, struck her in the face, knocked her down, and caused injuries. He was arrested and is in the city jail.

Hivouse district attorney's office Ben. Johnson Pearl Marshal tenderloin Peaville street Fudge Bell Hillhouse Johnson elty

Ruef Faces Change of Venue Bid in San Francisco Graft Case

Abraham Ruef is moved to court in a steel prison van escorted by mounted police amid a high security start to the bribery trial. Defense lawyers seek a change of venue claiming prejudice from Friday’s shooting and mass meetings, with motions to dismiss the jury if denied.

ARE RUEF Grafter Abraham Ruef brancn Ingleside Fulton street Ruel thal lial Ruet Dozier tehalf reading Heney Weiss gang Wie defenss

Man Who Tried to Kill Heney Dies in Jail Cell

Maurice Huss a former convict and saloon keeper who tried to kill Vraneln J. Tleney the special prosecutor in the Seas Brust casey committed death by self inflicted pistol wound in his jail cell Saturday night. Guards stood nearby. Police search findings and theories about how the pistol went concealed are under investigation.

Heney Maurice Huss Vraneln J Tleney casey wile Haas

Electric road to Lake Tahoe may reshape California rail

A proposed interurban line from near Tulear to Lake Tahoe aims to run through Marin Napa and Sacramento with a branch to Petaluma and Healdsburg. Backed by southern California capitalists and New York interests the plan includes a 12 million bond issue and an electric system powered by a Sierra river power plant. Construction could begin within months.

San Francisco T buren Marin Sonoma Vallejo Napa Sacramento Lake Tahoe Santa Rosa valley Petaluma Healdsburg California WiH New York electroiity Sierras Sky Counties Harriman and Gould railroad Central

Business quarrel over sale ends in shooting in San Francisco

SAN PRANCISCO November 16 Hugi ONL an attorney with offices in the Pacific building shot and seriously wounded Michael Fachter a retired hotel man on Market street today. The two men had quarreled over a business transaction. Fachter was taken to the Central Emergency hospital. His wounds are not necessarily fatal. O'Neill is in a cell in the city prison.

SAN PRANCISCO Hugi ONL Pacific Michael Fachter Fachter Central Emergency hospital O'Neill

Empress Rowager Death Report Follows Quiet Peking Day

Washington dispatch reports a quiet day in Peking as American Minister Rockhill conveys condolences for the death of the empress. He notes a message will be sent to the imperial family and Chinese government.

WASHINGTON Peking Amierhcan Rockhill empress Rowager Rock~ yea dniterial

Quick Justice for Chicago Real Estate Man

Chicago reports that Peter Van Vlissingen a longtime prominent real estate dealer is sued by Assistant State Attorney Barbour for allegedly misappropriating 750000 in Chicago. The case centers on 4500 allegedly misused funds as Van Vlissingen turned himself in. The culprit was indicted pleaded guilty before Judge Windes and sentenced to fourteen years.

CHICAGO Peter Van Vilissingen Barbour arbour Van Vlissingen ciey Windes

What Makes Good Clothes Quality Store Suit Ad

A Quality Store promotion argues good clothing hinges on fit style quality and tailoring rather than fancy diction or display. It promises satisfaction with a return if the suit fails to deliver and references winter hosiery underwear gloves overcoats raincoats as needed.

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