11 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1907
Page
1
The camp remains quiet as commanders assess the scene. No new troop movements or actions reported, with officials vowing to monitor developments before deciding on further steps.
Brigadier General Funston said he would leave San Francisco tomorrow with two or three staff officers to tour Goldfield. He stressed he is not going to command troops or supersede Colonel Reynolds, nor to order more forces. The trip should last about two or three days.
Governor Sparks arrived in Goldfield and met with Colonel Reynolds Major Krebs and Captain Cox. The governor’s representative and local officers are reviewing the situation as tensions persist ahead of Thursday morning when miners face new conditions and the Mine Owners Association schedule. Reynolds signals readiness to act if needed as soldiers remain on scene.
J Dalzell Brown, general manager of the suspended California Safe Deposit and Trust Company, was unable to obtain a 75000 bond and remained in the female ward of City Prison. David F Walker, president of the institution, arrived from Santa Barbara after his arrest. he had secured a 75000 bond and was released.
Franklin Gutterman general manager of the America Smelting and Refining Company denied charges the firm aims to slow Nevada mine development by not paying cash for ore. He said high grade ore from Gold Field and other camps was not paid in full, and blamed the country’s financial condition for the policy.
An Associated Press report from St Louis notes a slight earthquake shock felt at 10 32 pm with no damage reported. No injuries or structural issues were mentioned.
Stockton residents approved a Sunday closing measure in a special election with a margin of sixty votes. The result will lead the city council to enact an ordinance shutting saloons and all liquor sales venues on Sundays as urged by reform groups.
Andrew Carnegie increased the Carnegie Institute endowment by 2 million dollars, joining the existing 10 million in the fund. The announcement was made at a dinner at the New Willard, hosted for the board trustees and prominent figures in science and public affairs. Carnegie could not attend.
Helena Montana December 10 Judge Wim Hunt in US District Court directs the Federal Grand Jury to conduct a full probe into graft charges against certain state officials tied to the Crow Indian reservation. The inquiry targets alleged misuse of authority and improper deals affecting tribal affairs and public funds.
New York reports indicate market support was abandoned today with unclear whether voluntary or forced. Banks called loans again sending call money to about 20 percent, worsening speculative mood. Roads were easy as conditions dampened confidence despite persistent efforts to sustain markets.
Salinas California December 10 Charles Barger a private of the Twenty-second Infantry was sent to San Quentin to serve eight years for manslaughter. He was convicted of killing Sergeant Harry Hall at Monterey.
An infernal machine exploded today at the home of Samuel Baum in Danville Illinois damaging the costly house and nearby properties. Baum and family were not seriously injured. No clue to the miscreants.
In Bloomsburg Pennsylvania on December 16 high water caused a bridge under construction over the west branch of the Susquehanna River at Mifflinville to collapse. Seven workers died and nearly twenty were injured, two perhaps fatally, as forty men were on the traveler on the middle span when it gave way.
Washington report cites Rupert Blin as saying by December 7 1 the San Francisco plague tally reached 112 cases with 67 deaths a 59.8 percent death rate. Over the last week ending December 4 inspectors visited 988 premises disinfecting 58 houses and destroying 20 by fire or other means. Five hundred sixty one rats found dead and 1911 trapped or killed. only one of 811 rats examined carried plague.
Monogah West Virginia reports 141 bodies moved from Fairmont Coal Co mines Nos 6 and 7 after Friday explosion with many more bodies likely to be found. In Delaware the Democratic State committee endorses Judge George Gray for the presidency. Mrs Taft’s funeral held in Millbury Massachusetts with body to be sent to Cincinnati. Fire destroyed department buildings and a library, destroying a large book collection.
The Tonopah and Tidewater railroad will make a round trip holiday rate of 28.40 dollars, valid from December 21 to January 24 inclusive. Final return date is limited.
Renowned journalist J. Holman Buck fatally shoots lawyer Francis L. Burton amid dispute. Burton reportedly had a disputed record. authorities investigate motive and confirm Buck’s account of self-defense.
Francis L. Burton once a notorious bank wrecker and promoter faced editor J Holman Buck in Mina Nevada. Buck fired a buckshot load killing Burton instantly after Burton drew a pistol. Will Edwards narrowly escaped as Buck surrendered pending tomorrow’s inquest. Burton had been active in Goldfield and Rawhide scams leaving a $78 000 bank shortage. Continued on Page 4.
Associated Press reports in Boise Idaho December 10 that James H Hawley presents the State's case accusing George A Pettibone of the death of ex Governor Stennenberg. Hawley calls it the most gigantic conspiracy in crime with Pettibone central. The evidence phase begins with Hawley detailing the plot as Harry Orchard set to testify again. Senator Borah led the examination of witnesses this afternoon.
In Carson Nevada December 10 in U S District Court Judge Farrington sentenced Senator W W Williams and his brother George for illegal fencing of government lands in eastern and northern Nevada. Four joint indictments each carried 1000 dollar fines and 24 hours in Churchill county jail while George B Williams faced a 200 dollar fine and 24 hours. Sentences are concurrent and will start at the Line jail and expire before they reach Churchill county seat. Fines were paid promptly.
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