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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1908
Page
1
In Montpelier Idaho Mrs John Rosen killed her three children ages 4 7 and 10 by poisoning with strychnine dissolved in wine and then killed herself. The father found the scene and sent help as the eldest son died on the road and the younger son survived after resisting the poison. The mother had a history of melancholia.
Port au Prince December nineteen. General Antonio Simon, newly elected president of Hayti, announced his new cabinet headed by General Hipolyte as secretary of the interior. In Victoria British Columbia reports say Japanese immigration arrangements prompt joint inspection by Japanese and American officials at Yokohama. At Washington Secretary Newberry said armored enginers North Carolina and Montana will accompany Taft escort to Panama next month.
Governor Dickerson calls a December 29 Carson City meeting with union labor heads to discuss labor legislation and future strikes. President Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners will notify officials and other state labor groups are invited to help frame bills for the next legislature. Pieces of hand painted china from St. Marks Guild bazaar offered at reduced prices with Miss Oddiw reachable at 232.
A. B. Coons a San Francisco traveling salesman is missing after his coat and hat were found on the Sacramento riverbank in Redding California. Authorities fear he drowned as search continues. Also reported is a new 10 000 brick depot at Imlay as a future division point between Sparks and Carlin. Weather data from Tonopah station covers December 13 to 18 1908 with temperatures barometer and precipitation notes.
At the White House Secretary Loeb said Root will likely resign to accept a Senate seat if the New York Legislature elects him on January 16. If he resigns early, the Secretary of State post would be offered to Assistant Secretary Bacon. both men declined to discuss the topic.
A handmade testimonial presented to Judge J. P. O'Brien Saturday evening draws praise for its typographic beauty and design. The Bonanza's job department produced the piece, prompting comments it seemed engraved and shop produced. Weeks and Attell to Fight next, 122 pound limit, February 22, under Tex Rickard.
Paul Shoup assistant general passenger agent of the Southern Pacific will resign January 1 to take up other work with the same company. He will be succeeded by F. B. Batturs general passenger agent of Morgan's Louisiana and Texas railway with headquarters at New Orleans. Shoup's new duties will involve company business under chief counsel Wm. F. Herrin.
In New York on December 19 the metal market shows quiet trading with lead prices at 4.20 to 4.25, copper at 14.25 to 14.97, and silver at ABM levels.
A large Winnemucca gathering Sunday focused on donating land to the Western Pacific for a terminal. Citizens and business leaders expressed strong support, with a three member committee named to represent the town and start a land purchase fund.
Washington December reports a remarkable rise in mineral production since 1900 with an annual output exceeding two billion dollars. The Geological Survey notes this represents over a 100 percent increase in under ten decades across all principal mineral products.
Chicago tonight saw Yusef Mah'mout defeat Leo Pardello, the announced champion of Italy, in three straight falls in a notably rough contest held in the city.
In Colombo Sir Henry Edward McCallum, governor of Ceylon, dined aboard the Connecticut as Admiral Sperry welcomed him. The fleet plans to sail tomorrow for Suez, aiming to arrive in January.
A new $20,000,000 lumber merger named Virginia and Rainy Lake company was announced by Edward Hines. The Duluth Rainy Lake and Winnipeg railway will become property of the Canadian Northern railway in the amalgamation.
Floyd McFarland of San Jose and James Moran won the recent New York six day event but Taylor of Worcester defeated them in a three heat sprint in a one mile race clocked at 2 43. Roosevelt attends a dinner honoring enlisted men while praising the Y M C A and army navy service. A Western Pacific terminal at Winnemucca is urged as key to regional growth and rail progress pushes westward with tracks laid near Biko.
Dennis Casey a 65 year old farmer was found fatally harmed in a haystack near his home in Sabetha Eas. He had been missing over a week and was believed killed for money. A coroner's jury said he was struck by a public safety item in the hands of David Woods a Black man who sold a mule for a pony and cashing a $35 check. Woods is at large.
The Standard Oil brief in the US government case over rebates from the Chicago and Alton rail line was filed in the Supreme Court. The government seeks certiorari to review the Seventh Circuit reversal of the district court verdict and $29,240,000 fine in a criminal case.
Augusta Ga December 19 President elect Taft said he had made no progress on his cabinet beyond the Knox announcement. He acknowledged many names were suggested in newspapers but insisted no determinations or offers had been made.
The senate stalled the delivery of president messages, delaying their reading as M C Latta arrived with the papers and was sent away, forcing him to return the messages to the other house after adjournment. A chaotic scene and tactical objections marked the session.
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