29 Feb 1908
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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1908
Page
1
The grand jury of Ormsby conducts an examination of the State Bank and Trust Company records and secures testimony from witnesses as part of its investigation.
A Musqalz dispatch reports a mine explosion at La Rosita near San Juan de Sabinas injuring no workers but killing seventy six, occurring just before shift changes in shaft No 3 where most laborers were Japanese. Fire damp is suspected as the cause though not yet confirmed.
A late February blaze on the top floor of Grace hospital in Chapel Street New Haven endangered seventy five patients though none were seriously hurt. All patients were moved to safety as the damage to the building is estimated around twenty thousand dollars.
Oakland district attorney investigates defunct Hornta Bank after Grand Jury hears that Edward Collins and officers loaned 264000 dollars to favored individuals. Aiming to uncover misappropriations and possible charges against Collins and others.
An organized panel led by Cal. Pub 28 Ch Maycock directs action to neutralize counterfeit contestants at a fan meeting. The move targets impostors and safeguards the event’s integrity amid ongoing proceedings.
President denies pardons to P. D. Lenihan M. J. Plunkett Joseph Shannon Wm Cutts and J Edwards all union members convicted for violating an injunction against interfering with the Rocky Mountain Tea Telephone Company from operating in Butte Montana. Sentences ranged from three to four months in prison with some fines. The pardon denial carries no comment from the White House.
Honce G. McKinley was convicted of law frauds in Oregon and sentenced to two years in Multnomah County jail plus a $7500 fine. The Associated Press reports the verdict and penalty imposed in Portland on February 8.
Chicago police chief Shippy and subordinates planned raids to arrest every known anarchist in the city. detectives have hunted anarchist hotbeds and surveilled adherents as a warning from Archbishop Annie warned a Denver style murder could occur in Chicago within a month. Authorities feared an outbreak and intensified surveillance and contingency planning.
An AP report from Buenos Aires states a dynamite bomb was thrown at the President Alcorta's carriage but failed to explode. Four people were arrested and charged with complicity in the plot.
Tom Bean of Idaho Springs Colorado was murdered at Gold Circle mining camp forty miles east of Winnemucca. His frozen body was found buried in snow with the back of the head crushed and pockets rifled. George Dove, also a miner, has been arrested and is held at Golconda, seventeen miles away.
Tokio, Feb. 28 The Japanese armored cruiser Ilrumi sailed from Shanghai toward Hongkong to investigate the seizure on February 7 by Chinese customs cruisers of the Japanese steamer Tatsu Maru.
The Associated Press reports Bradstreets tomorrow will note quiet retail and wholesale trade overall due to a shortened working week and earnings reductions in industry. U S business failures for the week ending February 27 total 254, down from 326 the prior week. Canadian failures were 35, compared with 44 last week.
Associated Press reports Ca dido Garten a wealthy stock grower was shot on a public road and killed. Louis Sanchez, neighbor, is in custody. A long running feud between the Sanchez and Garten families is cited amid threats of further violence.
D L Hawkins, jailed prisoner, admits committing burglaries in Tucson, Los Angeles, Vallejo and San Francisco and the murder of Albert Leonhardt in Tucson on December 22. He says his wife assisted in the robbery and the deed. The confession ties to a series of earlier thefts across several cities.
Ade Attell the featherweight champion of America defeated Ed Kelly the Buffalo newsboy in the seventh round of a twenty round match in San Francisco. Attell showed scientific boxing as Kelly pressed hard. referee stopped the bout after Kelly was knocked down seven times. Sailor Gordon of the navy beat Fred Ward in six rounds in the first preliminary. Bill Purtell defeated Jack McGee in the second preliminary. third round stoppage after McGee hit the mat three times.
New York feb 28 the stock market opened with a hint of revival but soon sank back to lethargy. Bonds remained steady as trading continued with little movement for most of the day.
The R G Dun weekly trade review notes ground regained after a low mood but progress is sporadic. Idle machinery at steel mills has resumed more than other industries. many manufacturers report scarce orders and high prices.
T J Flynn reports thorough examination of Balloon Hill group in Rawhide area. He details claims Balloon, Balloon Fraction, Grey Eagle Fraction, and others as porphyry rhyolite districts with rich surface showings and a striking vein in Kearns No 2 yielding ore valued at $3910 per ton. He predicts deep extensions and rapid development could rival state mines as Rawhide booms with heavy investment and rising real estate demand.
Reports from Teawhide Creek recounts enthusiasm for a local event and mentions Tonopah returning from a mission. The piece notes export additions to Waterstation stores and references individuals such as Charles Heymokte and Hermie ed DOO TROBE OF the Gee Plate. The tone hints at world stage ambitions and local pride amid posturing and speculation.
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