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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
1
Secretary William H. Taft voiced restrained happiness when asked for views on his presidential nomination. The Associated Press reports he avoided direct commentary, having spent a tense afternoon ahead of the official announcement as suspense filled Washington.
Hurala Alabama June 18 The resignation of John Sharp Williams from the House Minority Leadership was announced by Congressman Clayton Williams says the retirement is for the party’s best. Williams cites ill health and a desire to allow a brief transition for his successor to train for a short session.
Christopher A. Wills, about 60, a Nevada mining investor from Buffalo and owner of the Alberta townsite in Yerington, was found dead in his room at the Melvo st Hotel. A letter from his daughter requesting money for ice cream accompanied the partial cause of death report. Also, a $5,000 debt suit was filed in Nevada City against James Jeffries, with claim details and attorneys listed.
Dispatches from Paris spectators claim Burns faked through the bout as Squires recovered from a knockout in the eighth and a third meeting with Burns was set in Australia for a purse of 14000 during a visit of the American battleship fleet to Sydney.
The Chicago convention named William H. Taft on the first ballot by 702 votes amid wild enthusiasm after a long session. Theodore Burton nominated Ohio, prompting a massive display of support as Taft’s nomination neared finalization. George A. Knight of California delivered a brief tribute.
The lengthy afternoon session stretched nearly seven hours as eloquence and parliamentary checks finally cleared for the seconding speech. The crowd remained sweltering, weary after Li Follette's departure, with continued coverage promised on Page 4.1.
In Washington on June 18, it was reported that Secretary Taft will resign as a Cabinet officer and the action will take effect on July 1. The decision followed a lengthy White House conference with President Roosevelt, Taft, Root, and Assistant Secretary Bacon in attendance.
Rawhide Jack Davis described as a would be millionaire from the bonanza camp south of here allegedly squandered funds not invested in stocks. James Rickard says Davis cashed checks and that a bank paper bore no funds. He vows to attach the car if brought into the state. Also, Taft daughter Helen wins Pennsylvania scholarship for Bryn Mawr College entrance exam. begins Be yn Mawr in September.
Chicago June 18 The presidential candidate may name a running mate if desired as Taft supporters seek his wishes. Iowa backs Cummins for Taft’s mate while Dolliver is debated. Perkins protests Colliver. New talks name Fairbanks and Guild. Lodge to deliver nominating speech with Michigan backing Guild.
GOES INSANE AT CONVENTION CITY. H L Frank, former mayor of Mutte, Mont., a prominent Montana mine owner, was removed from the Palmer House to Police Headquarters and sent to Cincinnati for care. He had been acting strangely all day, and Montana delegates were notified of his condition. Charles Z Leonard led the delegation to arrange transport to Cincinnati for treatment. Frank, about 56, is estimated to be wealthy with coal mines in Frank, Alberta, disposed of to a French syndicate for $2,000,000.
Market notes show SILV er jumps while lead remains dull with prices from 4.47 to 4.62 per unit. Lake copper also shows dull movement with ranges 12 7 8 to 13, while Silver F454 appears in the latest readings.
National League games saw Philadelphia defeat Cincinnati six to one and Pittsburgh beat Brooklyn eight to none while Chicago triumphed over St Louis eleven to seven. American League totals show Washington over Detroit six to five and New York defeated Cleveland and Philadelphia. College and Coast leagues also report results with Harvard losing to Yale and Portland recording a win.
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