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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
1
The Consolidated Bank of Los Angeles, operating under a state charter, was ordered closed today by the bank commissioners. In Madrid the Official Gazette reports Queen Victoria’s accession is expected by the end of June following a period of unrest.
William Dempsey Augusta rancher died from injuries after a holdup on the Great Northern train in Montana. The four or more teenaged bandits, aged 16 to 19, are charged with murder in the first degree under state law.
Montana floods halt rail traffic with tracks washed out in Helena. Landslide at Whitefish stalls nine Northern Pacific trains with thousands aboard. Great Northern lines also cut at North and South Helena. A separate item reports Thomas C. O Donnell died from a strychnine overdose in Winnemac a.
Milwaukee June 4 Stanley Ketchell won a decision over Billy Papke in a fast ten round bout before six thousand at the Hippodrome building. The fight was ferocious from bell to bell with Ketchell dominating and Papke sent to his knees multiple times. Papke appeared exhausted after the final round and could not have continued.
Manila June 4 news confirms Harry Ickis government mining expert and a companion were killed by Moros on April 1 while sleeping in a hut during a remote geological survey in the mountains. A guard accompanied Ickis as they were murdered in the Hede IV te Moves region near GlorhiOrs.
National League standings show Chicago leading with 28 wins and 6 losses, followed by Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, New York, Philadelphia, Boston, St. Louis, and Brooklyn. American League standings list Cleveland, Philadelphia, St. Louis, New York, Detroit, Chicago, Washington, and Boston with varying records. Reports note a Chicago at St Louis seven inning game halted by darkness and a New York versus Cincinnati score in Brooklyn. An incident in Pantheon as a crowd feared an assassination attempt on the president, with Gregori detained by police amid tense excitement.
In Paris during the canonization ceremonies for Emil Zola a military writer Louis Anthona Gregori shot Major Alfred Dreyfus twice at close range as officials departed. Dreyfus was not seriously injured with a bullet grazing his right forearm and authorities later reported his condition favorable. The assailant fired from behind Dreyfus, with the weapon penetrating the sleeve. the incident occurred amid high security and political prominence.
Reports from Camp Vein describe a five foot vein in the West End at about 380 to 500 feet depth yielding ore valued from 200 to 600 dollars per ton. Samples show almost pure silver with rich ruby silver as miners rush to determine the extent while awaiting further assessment.
New York stock trading opened with heavy volume and an uncertain tone as investors weighed the impact of the anticipated Union Pacific financing. The market drifted to a weak close with stock gains muted and bonds trending heavier.
Ballots opened today in the contested mayoralty election of 1905 show the count rising for McClellan as nine boxes were opened and a total of thirty-five boxes examined. McClellan gains five votes for the day while the overall tally shifts in a see saw fashion.
New York June 4 John Mays Hammond the mining engineer and Republican vice presidential candidate aspirant has severed his connection with the Guggenheim Exploration Company according to a statement from his attorneys.
Washington June 4. Roosevelt allies suppress publication of a letter from a Virginia delegate intended to rally renewed Roosvelt sentiment at the Chicago convention. Officials say the President has spoken clearly against renomination and no publicity will be given to the missive to West Virginia friends. The letter allegedly served its aim.
Hart California June 4. Andy Quinn a Nevada alleged bad man was tamed by Constable B A Marrin who then lost his job after Quinn killed a man. Marrin handcuffed Quinn and beat him at a telegraph pole causing a town outcry and a petition by 125 citizens to supervisors seeking his removal.
A chaotic scene erupted when a man was shot at close range amid a mob. Mathan Dreyfus protected another man as blows rained down, and witnesses noted the assailant declared loyalty to the law. The victim died shortly after, as officers tried to restore order.
Ten thousand attend the first Puget Coast road races at Portland. The 58 4-10 mile and 102 4-10 mile events end after dusk with few finishers. Militia patrols the 14 4-10 mile course as officials plan annual races. H. M. Covey of Portland wins the shorter race in 1 hour 1 minute 20 seconds, while Harry Bell of Spokane takes the 100 mile event in 2 hours 4 minutes seconds.
Six prisoners at the Los Angeles county jail attempted to transfer supplies and escape this evening. Guards quickly recaptured three, while a chase ensued. the sixth prisoner escaped.
In Butte Mont a local official warned private ballrooms against renting space for gatherings. The city refused permission for a private event at the auditorium. A pastor and community leader may address the issue at a forthcoming meeting.
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