15 Feb 1908
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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
1
J. T. Shaw, chairman of the Committee of Three on Rehabilitation, says he has enough evidence to send a dozen men to the penitentiary and promises criminal prosecutions. He adds that the matter will be handled by attorneys and that the guilty will be hunted down and prosecuted.
Seattle report details a rich Susitna country gold find 800 miles from Valdez and 150 miles from Fairbanks. W H Merritt says 20 to 30 dollars per pan amid unlimited gold, but severe food shortages threaten hundreds of miners. He expects 10 000 to 15 000 men by next fall as laborers race for machinery and rations.
Senator Nixon telegraphs from Carson City denying reports that he and George Wingfield were about to lose control of Consolidated. The message states there is absolutely no truth in published San Francisco and Nevada reports last week about taking on additional properties or changing management. Wingfield’s trip was for recreation, with continued confidence in Mr Mackenzie.
New York February 11 exceeding optimistic demand for the citys 44 per cent bonds the largest lot offered to the public was over subscribed six times with at least 1168 bids. funds to be used for various corporate purposes. Baltimore February th Willie Fitzgerald of Brooklyn and Pred Landers of San Francisco fought to a draw in teen rounds at the Barcka Athletic Club.
Fragmentary OCR text references a bank in Montana and a flood or levee related scene with names and dates obscured by errors. Content is largely unintelligible, offering no clear events, persons, or organizations to summarize into actionable fact.
CARSON Nev Feb 1 At the request of District Attorney Roberts Judge Langan set February 20 for a Grand Jury meeting to investigate the affairs of the State Bank and Trust Company Messrs Shaw Pi and Davis representing the bank in re organization left tonight for Tonopah and Goldfield to meet depositors and press for opening branches in both cities
A San Francisco Chronicle summary from Chicago and New York reports widespread optimism and improved trade. The tone notes falling money strain, rising factory activity, replenished stocks, and growing employment as wholesalers, steel, and coal markets recover while New York hosts thousands of buyers forecasting an $80,000,000 spring trade.
R G Dun Co weekly trade review says idle plant capacity in the steel sector is falling while bargains draw buyers to spring goods. Wages drop despite union labor, unemployment possibly at winter high. Collections lag and weekly U S business failures rise to 214 versus 272 last week. Canada 44 versus 50.
Sacramento February 14. A government plan seeks to stamp shoe sealants and require veterinarians to certify chemical use. The move targets about 5,000 abled species and a large number of massatints amid statewide concerns.
The readable fragments reference Elva Lite penny cemerally and a hat request. Names and details are unclear, but the item appears to involve a hat and related notices with several legible terms.
D Mackenzie, chief creditor, says the bank accepted deposits while insolvent. He cites 1.4 million dollars in accounts at suspension and about 0.8 million dollars in securities traded since then. Mackenzie spoke to the Kansas Journal.
A February 14 tornado ripped through Tyler Texas at 4 a.m. killing four people and injuring six. Twelve buildings were wrecked as the storm cut a 100 foot wide swath from the southeast, striking the principal residence area.
Valparaiso February 14 Rear Admiral Ryans reported the American battle fleet sighted at 2 16 this afternoon near Point Curcumille Light. The sighting confirms naval activity in the area and details of maneuvers were not released.
The Home Telephone Company, granted a franchise under the Broughton act five years ago, paid $14,588.71 into the Los Angeles city treasury, representing 2 percent of gross earnings from the past year. This is the largest payment ever received by the city under the term wet.
Advices from the north report Mosney, the fugitive sought for the murder of Robert Holmes, has completely outwitted Sheriff Shoemaker and escaped. Authorities have lost all clues, and it is believed he may have slipped into civilization. A suspicious note hints a man hiding on the cowcatcher of an engine into Chaseade was Masney.
A garbled text from a February Annapolis edition discusses efforts to disenfranchise Black voters. It references proposed measures, a general election, and political maneuvering around civil rights and voting eligibility. The readable fragments indicate organized attempts to restrict suffrage based on race.
Vienna Feb 14 A circulating report claims the Shah of Persia has been assassinated. No confirmation could be obtained.
New York February 16 stock market remained a professional contest with limited outside participation. Bonds held firm as professional traders fought for decisive gains amid obstinacy and shifting fortunes.
President Roosevelt signed a proclamation adding nearly 600000 acres to the Modoc national forest in northeastern California. The lands incorporated lie mainly in Modoc county with a small portion in Lassen county, expanding federal forest lands in the region.
The San Francisco bribery graft case against Abraham Ruef opened the afternoon with defense attorney Murphy arguing and citing authorities. The matter resumes Monday morning as the prosecution indicates it is not yet ready.
Judge Welch sentenced George W. Laverty to fifteen years in Folsom for arson after he set his stable afire several months ago. The blaze harmed occupants in a lodging house above the stable. The case was handled in San Jose on February 14.
At a Marine Engineers Association of San Francisco gathering a committee was empowered to negotiate with the Ship Owners Association and instructed to reject the owners demand that steam schooner engineers north of Crescent City and south of Point Conception carry two engineers instead of three. The action is expected to lead to a potential lockout of engineers.
Washington February 14 two distinct earthquakes were recorded by the Coast and Geology Bureau survey. The shocks occurred near Cheb Tomhan and Mai, with officials noting measurable tremors and preparing reports for the public safety office.
The American ship Emily Reed, 103 days from Newcastle Artralhi bound for Portland, broke in two after going ashore at the Nebalent river mouth. Ten crew lost, six saved including Captain Kissel and wife. Survivors quartered in Way city. Heavy weather and misset chronometers blamed for the disaster.
Dr. N. K. Foster, secretary of the State Board of Health, returning from San Francisco, warned that without cleanup and active work by people, a fresh plague outbreak could trigger quarantines across parts of California this spring. He noted indications point to more cases and stressed sanitation as the only end to the plague.
Stanford University announced a change as the Student Affairs Committee, led by Prof Durand Kol lege, Cathcart, Newcomber and Foeter, was reconstituted. The body, previously overseeing student matters, will have reduced duties with university authorities signaling a new committee to be announced by President Jordan on Monday.
Report from Puerto Montt details torpedo flotilla safely navigating to port amid patrol duties. Descriptions are sparse but confirm arrival and orderly landing of crews.
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