davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
TEN MILLIONS FOR NEW CITY
This Sum to Go Into Building at San
Francisco
BY Associated Press.


SAN FRANCISCO, May ia $1O,-
100000 corporation that will play an i'm
portant part in the work of rebuilding
San Francisco will be brought into
existence when articles of incorpora-
tion are filed with the county clerk
today.
The corporation, which is to take the
name of the Loss-Leonardt-De -Deneen
company, will embrace much New
York, San Francisco and Los Angeles
capital, and in advance of the compile
tion of it's organization has closed
arrangements and made contracts for
immense amounts of construction ma
terial that will soon be going into many
big structures in the new San Fran
cisco.
Judge Henshaw Of the supreme court
is one of the financial factors in the
new combination, representing consid-
erable local capital.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
TRIAL OF PRIVATE BECHEL ON
Murder of Frank Rlordan Has
Preliminary Hearing
BY Associated Press.

Ioy tAhSUVItItU It tess.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-THE pre-
Iiminary examination of National
Guardsman l.. N. Bechel, charged
with numbering Frank Riordan, took
place before Police Judge Shortall to-
day.
According to testimony of witnesses,
Riordan quarreled whit militiaman
named Merriweather, whom he called
a "tin soldier
Bechel came to the assistance of the
latter, and during the scuffle which
ensued Bechel's rifle was discharged
and Riordan killed.
Judge Shortall refused to release
Bechel ON bail. The examination will
be concluded next Monday.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
IDENTIFIES WRECK VICTIM
Mrs. William Hansen Says Dead Man
Is Her Husband-Native of
Honolulu

7
SAN JOSE, May 11.-Mrs. William
Hansen of San Francisco today identi-
fed the body Of the William Hansen
who was killed in the railroad wreck
at Edenvale Wednesday as that of her
husband. He was a native of Homo
lulu, aged %, and for three years had
worked at his trade of candy maker
in San Francisco.
He resided at 1922 Sanchez street and
he leaves three small children. He
was thrown out of employment by the
fire and had gone to Gilroy in search of
work and was returning when killed.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
( WILLIAM J. BRYAN
B TALKS OF FUTURE
3 POLITICAL MOVES
lsy Associated Press.

!, CHICAGO, May 11.-A dispatch
5 to the Tribune from st. Louis
M. c. wetmore of this city
personal friend of w. j. Bryan,
!, yesterday received from Mr..
Bryan, who is in Egypt, a letter
in which he says:
8 II am satisfied that the things /
haVo been fighting for are grow
/. ing, but who will be most avail
5 able in 1908 is a question that
5 cannot be answered now. shall
!. not do anything to secure another
> nomination and do not want IL
s unless circumstances seem to war
rant it-timo alone can determine
y that"
: This is the first authoritative
statement OF Mr.. Bryan's attitude
) toward the presidency In 1908.
: The letter is personal and his COM
mont on the national situation is
) more interesting TO the public
. from the fact that it is the frank
) utterance OF party leader to a
) confidential friend.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
DoWIE is IN CRITICAL STATE
Venerable "Frst Apostle" Has Again
Taken to His Bed and May
Die Soon
Ru Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO, May 1.-THE condition of
John Alexander Dowie is said to be
first apostle" has taken to his bed
and his strength is failing.
The swelling of the extremities.
which is noticeable characteristic of
his affliction, is said to have extended
upward until within a few inches of
the heart.
DIR. Blanks, who has been in constant
attendance upon Dowie since his re-
turn from Mexico, said that he might,
in view of his great vitality, live a
week or ten days, but that a fatal
termination of the disease within two
or three days will not be surprising.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
INDIANA HAS EARTHQUAKE
Persons Jump From Their Beds In
Fright - Flash Like
Lightning
3v Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
PETERSBURG. Ind, May 1.-Two
distinct earthquake shocks were felt
here at 12:45 a. m.
A loud rumble was heard in the west
and buildings quivered, windows rat
tied and dishes rocked.
Many people jumped from their beds
in fright.
The shocks We're forty-five seconds
apart and the first one was preceded
by a vivid flash similar to lightning.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE TWICE
in Disaster Held in Deten-
ton Hospital
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO, May 11.--Over-
come by grief by his losses in the fire,
friendless and without living relatives,
Joseph Dreyer, a bachelor, 20 years
old, an insurance broker, formerly of
317 California street, has twice at
tempted suicide since last Sunday.
He is now held in the detention hos
pital, where he must be watched con-
stantly, and will be examined as to
his mental condition. Everything he
possessed in the world except his
clothes was destroyed in the fire.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
IDAHO FOREST ON FIRE
Sparks From Engine Ignite Big Blaze
Which Is Now Beyond All
Control

BY Associated Press.
BUTTE, Mont, May 11-Sand Point,
Idaho, advices state that disastrous
forest fire is burning within a few
miles of that place.
Sparks from the engines of a Great
Northern train started the fire, which
has now burned beyond all control.
Ranchers of this vicinity are MAX
ing efforts to save only their movable
property.
Several saw mills and many thou
sand feet of poles and posts have al
ready been destroyed
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
SELLS 'PLUNDER IN OAKLAND
Prisoner Says San Francisco Saloon
Keeper Allowed Him Safe
Privileges
BY Associated Press.

Dy zAssUCIdIeu EIeSS.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 11.-Captain
of Detectives Burnett is seeking a
claimant for 1856 25-cent gold pieces
S29,50 in silver that passed through the
fire and is slightly discoored and forty
eight foreign coins which were found in
the possession of Fred G. Hammill
now in custody at the Stanyan police
station.
Hamill was arrested in Oakland. He
claims that a saloon man, whose place
of business was at Merchant and Mont
gomery streets. allowed him to take the
coins from a safe.
He was disposipg of his plunder when
arrested.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12

1-Senator Rayner Wrathy.
2-Paper trust comes to time.
3-Streets put on gala garb.
4-Captures tramp who uses pistol.
5-RelIef work highly praised.
6-Editorial.
7-city news.
s-Sports.
e-Southern California news.
ION arkets.
11-CIasslfied advertisements.
12-13-Publlc advertising.
14-WiIl administer Catholic rites.
EASTERN
Interstate commerce commission con.
tinueS TO pile up evidence against
Standard OH company at Chicago.
Maryland senator accuses President
Roosevelt of interfering with congress
in railroad rate legislation.
New York funeral drivers go on
strike, making 1t impossible to bury
FOREIGN
Emperor of Russia receives president
of the lower house and convinces latter
that he has "the best interests OF all
his people at heart"
Duel fought by Frenchmen at Paris
results in two shots being fred"
Prediction made in London that Tur-
key will not refuse England's demands.
COAST
San Francisco police commission re-
vokes every saloon licence In the city,
Bankers at San Francisco announce
of opening their doors on May
81.
Rain Injuries crops at Fresno and
knocks bloom of the grape vines.
LOCAL
Attorneys seek to save Morris Bucks
Mystery OF Policeman Kings absence
still unsolved.
w. Q. n. d, needs singers for Sunday
services in Jail.
Negro tramp who shot Brakeman
Eric ksOn near Saugus caught In Yuma.
San Francisco solons ask Los AM
geles 10 furnish pattern Tor new laws.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
NEW LAW AFFECTS
$4,000 MINERS
BY Associate / Press.

LONDON, May 12.-The coal mines
bill, the object of which is gradually
to reduce the hours of work till they
reach the eight-hour limit In 1909, with
out reducing wages, was passed unani-
mously on second reading in the house
of commons today, The bill affects
$40, 900 persons.
Previous parliaments had rejected
the same bin four times after passing
second reading.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
TEN DETECTIVES
MAY GO TO JAIL
BY Associated Press.

YOUNGSTOWN, Pa, May 11.-war-
rants for the arrest of Captain w. j.
Tanney Of the Pittsburg Detective
agency and nine of his assistants on
the charge Of murder were placed I'm
the hands Of Sheriff Begley of Somerset
county today.
The warrants were sworn out by
Mary Papoyich, widow Of one of the
men killed by the firing of deputies
during the riot at Windber. April 16.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
EDITOR AND COUNT HAVE DUEL
Recent Exciting Encounter Between
Combatants Precipitates Use of
RevoIVers on Field of Honor
Rv Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
PARIS. May 11.-Lucien Millevoye,
editor of the Patrie of this city and a
nationalist member OF the chamber of
deputies fought duel with pistols
today with Count Matthew de Noailles.
as a result of the exciting street en-
counter between them on May 8, when
Millevoye broke his cane over the
counts head.
Beyond the facts that pistols were
used and that two shots were ex-
changed at twenty-five PAGES. no details
were obtainable as this dispatch was
fled
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
RoADHED COMPLETELY COVERED
TembIor Loosens Earth and Rock and
Tracks Disappear
BY Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 11.-Accord-
ing to careful estimates. the damage
maintained by the Ocean Shore railroad
through the earthquake will amount
to $40, 900 and is confined to the havoc
worked by a landslide that destroyed
about 1000 feet of railroad.
Between the end of the ocean high
way and Mussel Rock the route OF the
Ocean Shore road lies along the side Of
a precipitious bluff for a distance of
two miles, and about 1000 feet Of road
bed at this point had been cut out Of
(COntinued on PaKo TwQl
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

Southern California: Foggy
during morning hours, followed
by clear and warm weather, with
southerly winds, changing to west-
erly, is the prediction for Los
Angeles and vicinity. Maximum
temperature in Los Angeles yes
terday, 65 degrees; minimum,
55 degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
ESTABLISHES SIGNAL POLES
One Mile Water Course for Testing
Navy Boats Carefully
Defined
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SANTA BARBARA, May i'll. It.
Pratt Of the United States coast
geodetic survey is in the city estab-
fishing the signal poles by which the
new one-mile water course for testing
the machinery of United States navy
boats will be measured This course
was measured off and tested several
months ago by the cruiser Boston
and Is now definitely established.
The long trial trips of new men-of-
war are also made I'm the channel Off
this city. The cruiser California will
go over these courses on her trial
trips next month. The battleship
Nebraska will be the next one to be
tested and then two other cruisers
now in course of construction at San
Francisco will also make their trial
trips near Santa Barbara.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
FIRMS RAISE PRICE OF LOGS
Leading Logging Companies on Co.
iumbia River Take AdVan.
taqe of Fire

By Associated press.
PORTLAND, Ore May 1.-THE
Evening Telegram announces an in
crease in the price of logs on the
Columbia river. The paper says:
Taking advantage of the enormous
demand for lumber in California and in
foreign countries, some of the leading
logging firms on the Columbia river
have raised the price Of logs from sS to
$40 1000 feet"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
RAINFALL DOES NO DAMAGE
Sacramento Valley Has Big Storm,
but Hay, Fruit and Grain
Crops Are Safe
RY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SACRAMENTO, May 1.-THE heavy
rainfall in this locality yesterday and
last night did no damage to the fruit,
grain or hay crops.
The precipitation for the storm was
"a of an inch, making 21 "a for the sea-
son, against 21. rs for last season.
The storm was general throughout
the Sacramento valley and the foothills.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
BLOW BRINGS SANITY BACK
Inquiry Into Conduct Of Government
Insane Hospital Reveals a
Strange Recovery
BY Associated Press.

Ioy ASSUCIdISu 7 SS5-
WASHINGTON, May 11.-Today's
session of the investigation of the con-
duct of the government hospital for
the insane brought to light the acci-
Dodge.
Alexander Ross testified that he had
visited Dodge at the asylum and that
Dodge was struck a severe blow on the
head by another patient.
The blow resulted in instantly MAX
ing Dodge sane.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
PATIENT COMMITS SUICIDE
Rich South Dakotan Fights off Nurses
and Jumps From a
Window

By Associated Press.
SIOUX CITY, Iowa. May 11.-Fight-
ing off two nurses and his wife, Lew
Wilson, a wealthy business man OF
Presho, s. D., threw himself from the
second story window of a hospital here
today and was killed.
This was his third attempt at suicide
within two weeks.
Business troubles are given as the
cause.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
METEOR FALLS NEAR SALINAS
Phenomenon Lights Up the Heavens
Near the Santa Lucia
Range
By Associated Press

SALINAS, May 11.-People arriving
from the Corral del TERRA country on
the Santa Lucia range, about twelve
miles from Salinas, report that large
meteor fell in that section shortly after
dark yesterday. lighting up the heavens
as brilliantly as day.
Coming soon after an electric storm
it caused great excitement among the
residents.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
Promotion Committee Meets
By Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-THE
counties committee of the California
Promotion committee, representing the
156 commercial organizations of Cali
fornia, will hold it's semi-annual meet
16, 1906
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
PRODIGY DIES OF INJURIES
Francis j.. Mccarthy, 1s-Year-oId
Inventor of Wireless Tele-
phone, Is Dead
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
OAKLAND, May 11.-Francis ]. Nc
Carthy, the 1S-year-old inventor of a
wireless telephone, died today as the
result Of injuries received May 8.
He was thrown from a buggy while
driving to the foot Of Broadway to go
to San Francisco ON a boat and re-
ceived injuries which rendered him un-
conscious, in which condition he re-
mained until "a hours before his death.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
SALOON MAN GOES
BEHIND THE BARS
By Associated Press.

by AbSOcialSu AEeab
SAN FRANCISCO, May 11.-R. p.
Smith, who conducts a grocery store
and bar at the corner of Pine and
Webster streets, was arrested tonight
for selling liquor In violation OF the
mayors proclamation.
The police coniiscated a quantity of
liquor and locked up the grocer at the
Golden Gate park station on the charge
Of selling liquor without a license.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
FORM NEW STOCK COMPANY
Articles of incorporation of $4,000
Concern Filed at
CoachelIa
Special to The Herald.

bpecIaI 70 ING IItIdIu
COACHELLA, May 11.-Articles Of
Incorporation of the CoachelIo Valley
Stock company We're filed on Tuesday
with the county clerk. Redlands is
named as the principal place of busi-
ness. The capital stock is $50000, of
which $500 has already been sub
scrlbed.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
PARDEE REFUSES REoUlslTION
L. n. Mitchell, on Attorney Generals
Advice, Is Not Surrendered
to Pennsylvania
IN Assoclated Presa.

by As8Oclated PresB,
SACRAMENTO, May lion the
findings and recommendations Of the
attorney general, who has made II
thorough investigation OF the case, Gov
ernor Pardee has decided to refuse to
honor the requisition papers presented
by the governor Of Pennsylvania for the
arrest of L. II. Mitchell, a prominent
mining man Of Los Angeles, who was
charged with conspiracy and obtaining
money by false pretenses.
There were q number Of counts
against Mitchell, filed by those who had
purchased stock in the San Joaquin
Mining company, Of which Mitchell Is
president.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
EXPECT SULTAN WILL YIELD
AmicabIe Settlement Of Tabsh Diff
Guilty Now Looked for In
London
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press
LONDON, May 12.-Diplomati tic ac-
tivity seems to foreshadow an amicable
settlement of the Tabah difficulty. Both
at London and Constantinople, Turkey
Is seeking to make an arrangement.
The grand vizier was to have had an
interview with Sir Nicholas O'Conner.
the British ambassador at Con-
stantlnople, at II o'clock last night.
The latest dispatches from Con-
stantinople state that Foreign Minis
ter Tewfix Pasha, the grand vlzier,
and other of the sultans advisers, coun-
sci yielding to the British demands.
1t is understood that the decision now
rests with the sultan, who is said TO
have ordered all the documents on the
subject translated into Arabic to enable
him to pass upon them. Meanwhile, the
British naval preparations are matur-
ing.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
~ "Erloh Muenter" at Springfield

By Associated Press.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, May ia man
who insists that he is b. Il. Carr, a.
circus performer, is under arrest here
on suspicion of being Erich Muenter,
the Harvard professor wanted in con-
nection with his wifes recent death.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
Kill Four at Lynchburg
By Associa ted Press.

LYNCHBURG, Va, May 11.-Four
trainmen were killed and four injured
in a collision today on the Norfolk &
Western railroad near here.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
viii Not Reply to Speech

The burning subject Of the reply to
the speech from the throne probably
will not be reviewed at tomorrow's ses-
sion of the lower house, the time of
which body will be taken up with the
election of Officers, the adoption of
necessary rules of procedure and the ap-
pointment of a committee on credentials
A commission to investigate the
agararian problem will be appointed.
Both vice presidents will be constitu-
tional Democrats, the peasants having
been unable to agree upon one of their
number. The vice presidents probably
will be Prof. Grodeskul of Kharkhoff
and Prince Peter Dolgovoyoukoff.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-12
EMPEROR AVERTS
EXPECTED CLASH
PRESIDENT OF PARLIAMENT is
CoURTE0USLY RECEIVED
Ruler Of Russia Shows Interest In
Problems Of Country and Im-
presses Distinguished Caller
Favoraby

BY Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 1.-THE
hope Of the establishment Of friendly
relations between the emperor and the
National parliament was further
strengthened today by. the audience
granted by Emperor Nicholas at Peter
hof to Professor Mouromtseff, presi-
dent Of the lower house.
Prof. Mouromtseff returned to st.
Petersburg from the audience, APP
parently much impressed by the en-
peror's earnest interest In the problems
Of the country. Though the radical
hotheads had been saying that Prof.
Mouromtseff would lay down the law
to the emperor and make a scene, the
half hours conversation was skillfully
guided by both the sovereign and the
parliamentary chief SO that friction was
avoided.
Emperor Is Courteous
To the constitutional Democratic
members Of the house, who waited his
return from Peterhof at the consti-
tutional club, Prof. Mouromtseff spoke
only briefly, laying especial emphasis
on the emperor'S courtesy and consider
alton and his thorough knowledge Of
the sentiment in the parliament and So
ciety.
Prof. Mouromtseff said political ques-
tions were not gone into as he regarded
1t as not fitting that the president of
the chamber should present at an Of
ficial audience the views of any one
group or BODY.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1906-06-14
GA rTn
Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bough
signature "a &xX2ZzzMM

Robinson Brothers have sold the
Tyndall Tribune to F. P. Glasner,
formerly editor of the Springfield
Times, and the paper passed to the
new management this week. Mr..
Glasner is a newspaper man of
ability and experience, and under
his management the paper will be
worthy of liberal support. Under
Robinson Bros. it has been one of
the leading local papers of the
state, and we predict that Mr..
Ola will be able to fully main
tain its popularity.
Bargains in summer wash goods,
embroideries, laces and skirts at
acknowledgements.
Last Monday was an ideal day
and the result was an immense
crowd at the show given here by
Gollmar Bros. The parade given
at ten o'clock extended the length
of five blocks. The attendance at
the big show in the afternoon was
the largest gathering that has been
in Scotland since the visit of Ring.
ling Bros show some years ago.
One of the managers remarked thai
over 5000 tickets we're sold for the
afternoon performance besides ovel
200 complimentary tickets that
were given out. The circus per.
Torrance was very good, severa
interesting features having beer
added since they were here two
years ago. The tight wire perform
ance was especially clever, ant
some Of the acrobatic work wal
fine. A commendable feature O
the show was the orderly behayio:
of the crew, and the absence of ia
kris and grafters that are so com
monty found on such occasions.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1906-06-14

Bears the The Kind You Have Always Boug
signature e ! &H1ANzZm

Arthur Tuck, who lived for many
years when a boy with F.. S. Biz
kinbine and is better known here
as Arthur Birkinbine, arrived on
Wednesday to visit his foster par
ents. Arthur is now on the police
force in Cleveland, Ohio, and is
now taking his annual vacation Of
a month allowed to each police
man.
Let us figure on your bill. We
can save you money.
CALL LUMBER Co.
Miss Laura Williamson of
Greenwood was a guest at the Car
son home between trains today.
! She was on her way to Lake For
est, ILL.,, to attend the commence
ment exercises at the college, her
sister Helen being one of the grad
yates.
V. B. Diehl and daughter, Miss
Doris, passed through here today
on their way to their home in
Mitchell. Miss Doris has been
studying music in Chicago the past
year, and Mr.. Diehl had been to
the city and was accompanying
her home. MIR. Die:l says Mitch
ell is making a great growth this
summer, and that there are now
1852 buildings in course of con-
struction.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1906-06-14

The marriage last week at
Springfield, of Mr.. Moses Rosen-
thai of Huron and Miss Ada Bene-
dict of Springfield, was unique in
that both the bride and groom are
deaf mutes. Both had attended
the deaf mute school at Sioux Falls
where they became acquainted,
and both are we'll educated. They
will reside in Hnron.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1906-06-14

Olivet Leader: O. E. Damon OF
Gibson, Iowa, brother-in-law Of
W. D. Newell, arrived on Friday
last for a visit with friends and
relatives here. Many Of the early
settlers here will remember him as
he used to own the farm where Mr..
Schatz now lives, south Of town.
He used to deal in FLOODED stock.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1906-06-14
Notice of Hearing Application for Permit

Notice of Hearing Application for Permit
Notice is hereby given that Frank Zol1ows-
ky has Sled in my office an application for 4
permit to sell Intoxicating liquors at retail al
Lot Ten tl0) Block Fourteen 1) i'll the first
ward of the City of Scotland, county of Bon
Honme, and state of South Dakota, and that
said application will be heard by the city
council of said city on Tuesday. the 10Th day
of June, 1906, at $50 O'Clock p. NJ. at the city
council room, at which time any person may
appear before said corporate authorities and
give any reason why such license should not
be received or permit granted 10 sell intoxicat-
ing liquors at retail.
Dated at Scotland, S. D., this 18th day of juno
1906.
J. r. SMITH,
City Auditor.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1906-06-14

j. u. Hutchinson went to Sioux
City yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Colwell re-
turned from Sioux City today.
Frank each and wife went to
Iowa today to visit her parents.
The Peerless wire hog fence for
sale at the Goodridge.Cal lumber
yard.
Louis Trutnovskey is negotiat-
ing for the sale Of his hotel. but the
deal has not been closed yet.
A return game Of ball by the
Parkston and Scotland mines is be-
ing played on the home ground
this afternoon.
JOS. Sternhagen, who has been
working in a lumber yard at Wag-
ner, has been transferred to Presho
and passed through here today on
his way to that place.
An excursion train will be run
from Mitchell to Sioux City on
Thursday, June 21st, fare $1.75 for
round trip from Scotland. For
further information inquire of
agent.