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Newspaper

Reno Evening Gazette

Location

Reno, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1908

Page

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Woman Jailed For Debt Sues Fontaine and Werner

A woman alleges wrongful arrest on debt, seeks 5700 in damages. She claims Judge Bell ordered incarceration, later discharged by Judge Dike, and accuses Fontaine and Werner of improperly influencing the action and related losses. Proceedings seek damages for unlawful detention, defamation, and business harm.

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Guests Named for White House Dinner on Behalf of Labor

A list of invited attendees for the White House dinner to honor labor shows prominent figures including Secretary Moody, Attorney General Warren Stone, and labor leaders such as T. Powderly and J. Hanrahan. The guest list covers government officials, labor organization leaders, and union attorneys from New York and beyond.

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Women Paid Their Money and Now Regret It

Women of Sparks report losing ten dollar gold pieces to J. M McClullan who posed as an agent for East Boston music firm. He claimed to supply a first class pianophone and 52 free music lessons under a written contract. Purchasers paid portions of the amount weeks ago but have not received devices or full refunds. only a few sheets of music have been provided.

Sparks J. M McClullan New Era Conservatory of Music of East Boston Mass MoCtel McClean

Washoe County Eyes First Glass Highway Reno to Carson

A Washoe County proposal seeks a state session approval to issue bonds up to 100000 for building a glass highway between Reno and Carson City. The plan would connect the county road with the Carson road, aid farmers and mining, boost travel to Lake Tahoe, and be supervised by a county commission with city officials.

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Platt files land suit against Espee in Carson

United States District Attorney Platt filed another suit against the Southern Pacific Railway today seeking to set aside patents granted to lands in California. The complaint alleges mineral land claims were misrepresented to take from the government lands under agricultural, land and timber titles. Government mineral experts provided information during the year to support the suit.

PLATT ESPEE CARSON Nova Southern- Pacific parkoad

Man Killed by Street Car Left a Valuable Estate

A petition for letters of administration was filed by Angelo Scanavino, youngest son, over the estate of Antonio Scanavino, Italian victim struck by a Second Street car. The estate includes property and stock in Orr Birch Company, with four daughters and three sons surviving. Daughters are married. youngest daughter 18 and unmarried. The petition notes the family structure and that the father died recently.

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Tire Tragedy Hits Speed Record Attempt in Birmingham

Emil Stryker dies in a 60 mph crash during a bid to lower the 24 hour automobile record at a Birmingham track. Leon Barrows, in the car, is injured but survives. Stryker, Alsace Lorraine native, was slated to drive in Savannah Grand Prize races on Thanksgiving.

BIRMINGHAM Ala Emil Stryker Leon Barrows Stryker Louis Strang Strang Barrows Alsace-Lorraine Germany Savannah

Mail Stolen While Messenger Sleeps at Rock Island Depot

TOPEKA KAN Nov. A Topeka police report states at 1 o clock Sunday morning a pouch containing registered mail from Kansas City to Topeka was stolen at the Rock Island depot. The messenger Otto Bartles fell asleep. upon waking the train had left and the sacks were discarded. The value of the missing pouch is unknown. Koreans Trial Postponed in San Francisco A Korean accused of murdering Durham Stevens, an American advisor to Korea, had his trial postponed to November 30.

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Real Estate Dealer Cooper Missing After Robbery

Mount Vernon police seek Cooper, a San Diego real estate dealer, believed attacked and robbed here. A letter from Cooper said he was robbed and beaten and could not recall his home, but authorities have been unable to locate him.

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Death by Own Action Near Moana Car and Ranch

A local tragedy ends a life when a horse at Borrun Ranch, Moana street, suddenly threw itself. The incident, described as self-inflicted by the animal, occurred last night and did not involve the coroner.

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Chicago Murderer Must Hang as Dec 11 Sentence Set

Harman Billek was convicted of murdering five members of the Vrzal family and sentenced by Judge Barnes to hang on December 11. The case has drawn wide attention as Billek and his supporters pursued liberty through the U S Supreme Court.

CHICAGO Harman Billek bot tha Vzral Barnes friends for liberty U. S supreme court

More Money for U S Employes

Navy department issues pay increases to about one thousand employees at navy yards nationwide. Draftsmen clerks and assistant inspectors receive raises from four to seven percent under the new appropriation. The move aims to align civilian government salaries with similar federal work.

WASHINGTON navy department navy yards Unite States

Bank Closed as Cashier Arrested in Kentucky Fraud Case

In Montecello Kentucky Citizens National Bank shuts doors over a 20000 dollar cashier shortage. Jo Charles McConnaghy, cashier, is arrested in Somerset for forgery and misappropriation, released on bond. Accused of forging notes to fund his own bank credit. James W. Simpson, editor of the Montecello Outlook, named in a $2000 note scheme.

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No Officers from Nevada are Elected

PETTSBURG November 17 officers and delegates attend a joint conference of the National Municipal League and the American Civic Association. Officers of the league were elected: President Charles J. Bonaparte of Baltimore and others including Thomas N. Strong of Cortland and Qinton Rogers Woodruff of Philadelphia. Horace J. Deming chaired the executive committee with Frank J. Syms, Erastus Braintré, and Charlee D. Willard named among members.

PETTSBURG National Municipal league American Civic association chamber of commerce American Civic’ association Trinity church United States National Muntclpat league Charles J. Bonaparte Baltimore Thomas N. Strong Cortland, Or Qinton Rogers Woodrufe Philadelphia Horace J. Deming Frank J. Syms San Francisco Erastus Braintré Seattle Charlee D Willard Lod ‘Angeles

Rev J Prichett Dies After Illness At Missouri Home

Lebanon Mo Nov 17 Rev J Prichett 37 former Melrose Methodist pastor Kansas City and later Tor Angeles Calif died today at his fathers home after a three week illness Eight months ago he was transferred to Los Angeles for health reasons and returned to Missouri last month He is survived by his wife Anna and two children Ceby slard and McKinnon also noted as treasury die at his home in Ashtabula Ohio aged 64 after illness lasting over a year

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Ruef Files New Affidavit on Unfair Trial Atmosphere

In San Francisco on November 17 a report from Lane Hospital said Francis Heney passed a comfortable night and showed improvement. In court, James Ruef’s bribery trial continued with affidavits from defense and witnesses claiming prejudice and a desire for a fair trial amid mass-meeting tensions while prosecution noted no bias.

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California race track promoters seek Reno land option

California race track promoters, in Nevada to push a horse racing franchise, report they have taken an option on land near Reno and will improve it when the legislature grants the franchise. The plan includes buying the Nevada Interurban road to connect Tone to the track, with racing centered at Lake Tahoe open season. The Reno Anti-Gambling league vows to fight the effort and push a ban on horse racing. A league meeting is set for Thursday night to circulate a petition for a special election.

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Parry Saw Man Shot In San Francisco

Parry, owner of the Aetna skating rink, returned from San Francisco after attending the Stanford Berkeley game and witnessed Attorney ONeill shoot at a contractor during a fight. Police arrested ONeill and questioned spectators while Parry narrowly avoided a subpoena. Mrs Joe Sutil of Pyramid Luke was brought to the city for medical care and was staying at the Overland hotel.

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Baker & Baker Clothing Ad Teases Suit Overcoat Style

A Baker and Baker clothing store invites readers to visit and choose a suit and overcoat. The ad emphasizes the brand as a mark of lasting wear and style with a call to act now.

Baker & Baker clothing

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