09 May 1899
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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1899
Page
1
Reports describe calm on the island amid late war events in Samoa with British and American troops, police actions at Ingleside race track, and court battles over anti-betting laws. Detailing joint commissioners, arrests, and rulings, the dispatch notes ongoing tensions and legal questions surrounding gambling and public order.
A Western Shoshone delegation led by Indian Agent Mayhugh appeared at the Winnemucca court in a murder case involving Merriweather Carson and Anna Egan. Long John testified for the defense while cross examination questioned Mayhugh’s role and a pistol incident involving Indian police. Kipling and his family headed to Morristown, N.J., after a Lakewood stop.
London dispatch says Mr Armour is at Nauheim near Hamburg taking waters and his condition has materially improved since arrival. Armour & Co denies any stroke or serious illness by P D Monn and notes daily cables confirming good health and spirits.
The cruiser Raleigh ran aground about 400 feet outside the south jetty while bound to the Confederate reunion. She lies easy and is expected to be floated at high tide this evening. No serious damage is believed. Captain Coghlan refused assistance from tugs.
C R Disraeli nephew of Lord Beaconsfield and MP for Altrim division of Chestershire was thrown from his bicycle at noon today. He struck his head and was conveyed by cab to Hoghendon Manor for treatment.
The Texas State Senate approved an anti trust bill after amendments. Originally modeled on Arkansas law, the measure now carries more drastic provisions than the Arkansas statute. May date in Austin noted.
Harrisburg May 9 Governor Stone granted until June 7th reprieves for Ralph Wireback of Lancaster County and James Preston of Chester County murderers scheduled for execution next week. Wireback killed his landlord David B Landis during eviction, while Preston killed his wife.
Six masked burglars entered the Bavarian Brewery in Wilmington Delaware early today overpowered the watchman Emil Meyer and engineer Frederick Verning then blew open the office safe and secured 1108 dollars.
Santiago de Chile reports a weak financial mood with bond declines due to scarce banknotes. Officials oppose a new currency issue while Congress meets June 1 to consider options, amid public disappointment and cautious optimism.
A recon party from Major-General Lawton’s command including Minnesota and Oregon troops moved to a point near San Miguel twelve miles north of Balinag. They were met by rebels from a trench and Major Diggles was wounded in the head.
Ex President Harrison, in New York en route to England for May 17 travel, will act as Chief Counsel for Venezuela in the Boundary dispute. He expects a two to three month case duration with sessions starting about June 15. Asked if he is an expansionist, he declined to publicly state his views at present.
New York May 0 The Commissioners of Accounts report to Mayor Van Wyck accuses Jacob Worth former Kings County Clerk of receiving 111047 in excess for re filing records. They call the amount excessive extravagance under Worth. Worth is currently in the south of France.
The Lochsley wrecked off Kangaroo Island on April 14 leaves five passengers and twenty five crew dead. Two sailors saved after wandering in the bush. another passenger found starving. Smallpox spreads in Germany despite precautions with twenty cases reported across several towns.
Washington dispatches report Governor Thomas denying a Denver News interview that claimed Colorado volunteers lied about Manila. Alger replies that all volunteers will be returned to the United States with care for waiting families, as Havana reports show only one regiment remains in Cuba and other units are being discharged or moved to New York or Florida.
Frank Bartley of Chicago and Marty Matthews of New York fought twenty rounds in Denver last night, ending in a draw. Bartley outpointed Matthews overall, but Matthews showed remarkable endurance and landed thirty nine clean blows to Bartleys thirty three. Both fighters were bruised, with days of healing ahead.
The Life Assurance Company of America moved operations to Philadelphia after a circuit court filing sought a receiver. President Charles F. Binkley and several officers and assistants departed from the Stevenson Block, with policyholders confirming the company’s exit.
The Immigration Bureau in Washington states Commissioner North in San Francisco acted correctly in refusing landing to a group of native Filipinos under contract to perform at a New York dime museum. Their claim as actors rather than laborers may not hold if their professional standing is not clearly within department rules.
In Jamestown Ohio on May 9, post master George A. McLaughlin was shot and killed by his friend E. B. Ginn who fired through a window while McLaughlin was placing a tie tack on Ginn's window.
The battleship Texan enters drydock at the Brooklyn Navy Yard with New York and Brooklyn to follow after cleaning. Admiral Sampson says all ships ready within thirty days including a major repair to the New York with a new ammunition hoist. Plans include maneuvers near Newport and Calais Maine to train crews on eastern coast waters. Sloan Wins Race At Newmarket On Koroako. Admiral Von Diederichs granted three months’ leave.
San Francisco May 9 William Tierney an eleven month old child died today from injuries suffered last night when a lighted lamp was overturned by the infant in the absence of its parents. The mother who had stepped into the yard for a few seconds did all she could to save the child.
Colonel W T 8 May insists that sheep will not be allowed on government forest reserves in Colorado and Utah. He departs for Utah to safeguard the Uintah reservation against sheep thieves. Police Chiefs Association holds sixth annual convention in Chattanooga. Incandescent light company with 12 million capital incorporated in Trenton. Karl’s Clover Root Ten advertised with money back guarantee at Eagle Drug store.
A garbled notice lists a black market ring dealing in diamond set items and watches at $38 each, with references to a Chicago location and a contact at 19 Montgomery Street, San Francisco. The fragment mentions an obit system and price details from $8 to $38.
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