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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
1
In a riotous Los Angeles court scene, Edward Martin, a Navy deserter, pleaded guilty to rape and received life imprisonment. He was taken to Folsom penitentiary the next night as rioters tried to abduct Justice Austin. Edith Ralston, a concert singer, had been assaulted at 4 Colegrove.
Captain Cox reports two Nevada penitentiary escapees William Lane and William Davis unlocated after more than a week. Photos and descriptions issued, Davis sighted in Reno but not reported, as officers traced moves from Carson to Virginia City and Empire. The two men allegedly posed as prospectors to mislead officers.
New York on October 6 shows lead prices advancing with easy tone. Copper trades at quiet levels around 13.37 percent and 18.62 percent, while silver holds near 51 8-4 with limited movement.
Federal investigation into the sinking of the Star of Bengal near Coronation Island September 20 with 114 lives led to direct charges against Captain Hamilton of the tug Kayak and Captain Farrar of the Battle Gage, accusing them of responsibility for the disaster.
New York report states eleven people died in an incendiary blaze at 71 Mulberry Street early today. Police and firemen believe it was deliberate, with three oil-soaked barrels blazing in the lower hall trapping residents on the upper floors. Dozens escaped by a narrow margin. some perished in beds from smoke and flames.
In a signed statement made with her attorney present Mrs Evelyn Nesbit Thaw says that for two months Harry K Thaw has not contributed to her support and that no sum has ever been settled on her by Thaw or his family. She describes Thaw's mental condition as incurable and the same as it always has been.
In Cedar Rapids William J. Bryan addressed a large Chautauqua audience denying claims he was dead. He rebutted decades of attacks, recalling demagogue accusations from years past, and blasted Taft for opposing publishing campaign contributions before ballots. He then left for Chicago.
London reports that Francis Joseph proclaims Austro-Hungarian sovereignty over Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a constitution and diet promised to new imperial provinces, while Europe contemplates a conference to prevent war. Bulgaria and Turkey clash over Eastern Rumelia as powers seek a peaceful modus vivendi amid market jitters.
A hurricane swept across Arizona Saturday at about 100 miles per hour, wrecking crops and buildings and destroying trees. A fire at Babbit Brothers' general store consumed six downtown buildings, followed by a dynamite explosion amid the ruins, hurling debris and endangering bystanders.
New York October 6 1922 nervous stock market mood reflects Balkan war fears and other factors. Prices showed fitful irregular fluctuations all day as bonds also moved irregularly.
St Petersburg October 6 ten cholera cases and two deaths were reported today from the palace of Galschina the residence of the empress dowager who is now in Denmark
Paris reports a circulating rumor that Sarah Bernhardt was ill or dead has been dispelled by a dispatch dated October 6 stating she is in excellent health.
United States Senator Beveridge opened the Republican campaign in Oregon asserting Bryan could not pass laws if elected due to a hostile senate. He argued Bryan's theories are fallacies and unrealizable. In Wilmington, Thomas Bayard Jr. married Elizabeth Dupont at Rencourt near Greenville.
In San Francisco nearly a score of western states attend the nineteenth Transmissio n Commercial congress opening session. Delegates hear assurances of cooperation from the National administration and western republics, with remarks from Roosevelt supporters and candidates for the presidency. Speeches cover immigration and trade imbalances, and Pearl Harbor funding garners thanks from Honolulu chamber. California and Nevada figures helpshape resolutions and permanent organization.
Oregon turkeys destined for American officers and soldiers in the Philippines will grace Thanksgiving dinners. A shipment of 3200 dressed frozen birds is en route and will reach Manila by transport with ample time for cooking.
Chicago Oct 6 A scheme by which the Prohibition party aims to win abolition votes for Elgens W Chafin president is announced by National Chairman Jones. The plan calls for activity in every precinct to pair temperance Republicans with temperance Democrats.
St Louis gave Taft a rousing welcome after a twelve hour cordial demonstration as he addressed a large crowd in a near finished coliseum. Taft highlighted trust regulation and planned to go to Chicago after speeches in Chicago and Galesburg before the Bryan banquet.
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