07 Aug 1913
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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
1
Automobile bandits terrorize Los Angeles as police pursue a fleeing car. Witnesses describe a high speed chase with shots fired and a wounded man, while authorities outline steps to curb the crime wave and protect property.
Settlement ends long running disputes over Walker River water sharing. Arbitration approves terms to fund a 250000 dollar reservoir and canals, reclaim 100000 acres of desert, and allocate water among California and Nevada farmers in Antelope and Smith valleys.
A 19th century Nye County water right linked to early sunflowers and pioneer farming is revisited by Judge Avertil in district court. The Sayler property, first located in 1868, faced repeated floods and renovations, highlighting the fragile irrigation that supported five acres and the era’s rough water rights history.
Reports cite sinking of tracks at Suisun causing train delays as lines near Sacramento face disruptions. The issue disrupts service with boats and barges evading wrecked routes while authorities seek fixes. Additionally, Diaz visits Europe and denies plans to join his nephew in Japan.
In Los Angeles a delivery wagon incident drew a $2500 award. The report states a wealthy merchant and a deliveryman involved a ride in the wagon for over four hours, with details about the dispute and ensuing settlement discussed by Associated Press.
A badly garbled Washington dispatch reports officials unsure if the Hoover administration will snub Lind, the president's Democrat envoy, while awaiting Lind's arrival in Mexico. The report notes planners contemplate a strategic response to Lind's peace mission.
The romaine of John P. Gallagher will be shipped to his Fortier home in Laudville by Wells Express tomorrow morning. The deceased was well known in the Landeilie crowd and moved through Tonopah, Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania towns before settling in Aspen and Cripple Creek during the boom era.
Colonel Cody an Anglo American aviator and a passenger named Kran died when their aircraft fell three hundred feet at Aldershot. Cody, a replica of Buffalo Hin, was a prominent figure in British aviation, previously an American convict turned builder who attracted war office attention after becoming a British subject.
In San Francisco on August 7 twelve jurors were chosen to indict Maury Diggs in a white slavery case. Defense attorney Cokhian and Mrs. Digge were present as the trial readiness began. The jurors include two bachelors among the fourteen members in the proceeding.
Yesterday afternoon Mark Weise drove a Silvy and Hergtholdt delivery wagon on Mount Brougher’s side hill. The wagon lacked gyroscopes and tipped, pinning Weise briefly but he freed himself and helped calm a frightened companion nicknamed Spek. No serious injuries reported as groceries were unloaded and the round finished.
Oakland woman Annie Hontaberter charges realty operator Purris with fraud over a May sale of 660 lots on Sever Street. Deeds allegedly misrepresent property in San Jose while payment for the Beventeenth Street lot was secured under false pretenses. Harris was sought by warrant issued by Judge Roth but remained at large as officers pursue the case.
Reports from Washington say anti American demonstrations and attacks on American property near Acapulco have continued with limited protection outside the towns. Guaymas dispatches confirm a very short food supply. A Millers visiting group caused a stir, leaving with new shirts after an evening of roughhousing. A widow’s death is noted, attributed to grief for her husband. Elks hold an informal white wallet dance event planned for this evening.
The report denying a DOJ espionage system over federal courts sparked Sen Borah to charge government influence on judges in cases where it has an interest. Senator Norris endorsed the critique during the session. Meanwhile Reno YMCA board elected Romanza Adams secretary and replaced treasurer R Carter after his injury with A F Plummer. A third boy was born to Mrs Glogovas at morning home with Dr Cowden saying both mother and child are well. An ambassadador received word of credentials to the emperor as he rode in royal coach surrounded by cavalry.
Report from El Paso states federal reinforcements were sent to Juarez to aid troops fighting rebels about 60 miles south. Rebels claim to have bored up nine supply trains and reinforced forces, but no battle details available.
A telegram from Judge Hatton reports Mrs. W D Hatton gave birth to a son yesterday. Mer Hatton and the mother are doing well as they rest with their new child. Wil D Hatton, an attorney active in politics and fraternal circles, is the father.
Associated Press reports at a Seventh Day Adventist conference in Los Angeles on August 7. Rev. Avana, the preacher, warned that the modern feminist movement could lead to degenerate society if men refused to hire women fairly and kept wages equal.
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