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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1908
Page
4
Editorial lauds Tonopah Mining Company for declaring a 25 cent per share dividend. The piece argues the payout signals investor confidence in Nevada mining, boosts local economy, and suggests Tonopah properties are strong and debt free with ample treasury funds to sustain regular dividends.
The article reports a New York woman sentenced to death by electric chair for murdering an elderly friend to gain her property through forged deeds. It notes anticipated public outcry and compares historical reactions, referencing Governor Hughes and Roosevelt and commentary from multiple newspapers. It also mentions Aldrich-Vreeland bill provisions on organizing clearing houses for asset currency.
London reports August Thentinter plans to continue racing as before, declaring he will race in England despite new anti gambling measures. The piece notes a broad crackdown and confirms ongoing activities by various firms. Additionally, a bankruptcy petition is filed in Portland Maine against Bing ham Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company claiming $400000 in debts, with UTAH mine operations cited. A $100 reward is offered by W W Booth for arrest and conviction of saloonkeepers selling liquor to minors.
In San Francisco a tense preliminary examination of Abe Ruef on bribery charges sparked a confrontation with Assistant District Attorney Francis J. Heney. Shields were raised as tensions rose over subpoenas and armed guards, with Ruef denying the attack and Heney accusing him of hiring assassins while court officials restored order.
In Goldfield a District Court jury found Henry Weber, a mining operator, guilty of embezzlement after about 90 minutes of deliberation. The verdict followed a first ballot of nine for conviction, one for acquittal, and two blanks. Weber was taken into custody. motions for arrest of judgment and a new trial will be heard, with an appeal possible to the State Supreme Court on grounds including the legality of a check as lawful money.
Queen Amel widow of the late King Carlos left Lisbon for Rio de Janeiro with gifts intended for President Penna carried on a stately mission King Carlos planned for Brazil this year. De Mapes has removed big offices in second Moor State Hank Building Room 241 Roome 241 Hi.
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