Mining and finance notes from El Dorado Canyon and Monte Carlo
In El Dorado Canyon workers Harry Davenport Joe Boylan and Jack Hopkins handle contracts while Slim Mailer returns to New York to inspect the Providence mines. The Mabel mine tests 94 sacks at NeedlesSmelter, and Bonanza King mining Co engineers survey for eastern buyers. Monte Carlo profits rise with offshore casino earnings. a yacht accident prompts a wry gag about a broken screwdriver.
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Harry Davenport
Joe Boylan
Jack Hopkins
el Dorado Canyon
Slim’? Mailer
New York
Providence
Dennis, Boylan
Hopkins
Davenport
C. J. Eaton
Dr. Usher
Bonanza King Mining Co
Mabel
Notice for Publication Desert Land Claim 1913
Josephine L Sheridan assignee of Ben F Boyd assignee of Claudia D Griswold assignee of Martha N Mac Crimmon filed for desert land entry No 05995 in Ste 19 T11N R3W SB Meridian. Proof to establish claim before Register and Receiver US Land Office Los Angeles on Aug 13 1913 at 10 oclock a m witnesses Lacy Harper Guy Wiggin Stephen F Sheridan D Trumble. First pub July 4 Last pub Aug 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reviswer
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Los Angeles
Calif
Josephine L. Sheridan
Michigan Ave
Cal
Ben F. Boyd
Claudia D. Griswold
Martha N. MacCrimmon
Ste. Section
Township
S. B. Meridian
Register and Receiver
United States Land Office
California
Lacy Harper
Isabel St
Guy D. Wiggins
East 63d St
Stephen F. Sheridan
D. Trumble
Hinkley
Frank Buren
Register
Notice of Commutation Proof for Walter M McKinney
Walter M McKinney of Vietoville California filed notice of intention to make Commutation Proof for homestead entry No 015082 in SW14 Section 30 Township 6N Range 7W S B Meridian. Hearing before the Clerk of the Superior Court San Bernardino County on August 19 1913. Witnesses Omega B Nair Arthur J Robinson Joe Dodd all of Victorville California and Robert J Moharry of Los Angeles California. First pub July 11 Last pub Aug 8
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilbe Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Los Angeles
California
Israel Kudler
Halleck
Calif
S. B. Meridian
Superior Court
San Bernardino County
San Bernardino
Cal
Willis A. Warren
Christina Wroughton
Job H. Wroughton
Robert A. Cross
Frank Buren
Register
Department of the Interior
Charles Otto Thorngren
Victorville
B. Meridian
Register and Receiver
United States Land Office
Luella Skinner
A. A. Whitlock
Joseph French
David S. Taynor
Pasadena
Walter M. MccKinney
Vietoville
Superior Court of
San Reenanino County
Omega B. Nair
Arthur J. Robinson
Joe Dodd
Victorvale
Robert J. Moharry
Viola N. Poole
Scott J. Campbell
West Vernon Ave
Barry Jones
Margarette Messick
Yigherville
Gus Weimer
First pub July 11 5 Last pub Aug 8
Publication run notes indicate initial posting on July 11 and final entry on August 8. Readers should track timeline for the item’s appearance and conclusion within the newspaper sequence.
Fourth of July Picnic Unites Hinkley Pioneers
The Hinkley Fourth of July gathering drew about 50 desert pioneers for social relaxation and mutual education. A sumptuous dinner featured ice cream lemonade and local produce. Birth announced for C D Williams and wife a son named Lyle Kenneth born July 7 at 4 am. Capt Elrick recovered from illness and Geo Siemon hosts Los Angeles visitors. Lew Dockstader showcases mule and ranch improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Hinkley
Hinkley
Desert
Clark Berry
Mr. Lemmon
S. H. Young
S. S. Hill
J. M. Morrison
Capt. Elrick
Geo. Siemon
Los Angeles
T. Jones
Etiwanda
C.D. Williams
C.D
A. E. Axtell
Lyle Kenneth
Lew Dockstader
Granite Hill
Fourth of July Crowds In Crucero Observe Local Anniversary
Crucero residents marked July Fourth with a birthday celebration for Agent Hewetson and Mrs. Henry Markt, a chicken dinner, and neighborhood gatherings. The day featured a clash between land locators, railroad ore car delays after an accident near Tecopa, injuries to E. Guy, the return of workers, and a hot 120 degree day impacting local farming and sightseeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley
Agent Hewetson
Tecopa
Murray Smelter
Tecopa Station
J. C. de Spain
Bradley
Baker
Tener
Towle
Henry Marks
First Women Vote in Wamasac Illinois Bond Votes
Illinois grants women municipal suffrage for the first time in Wamasac near Centralia with a president of the village board and six trustees elected. Mrs. Q W Colemand was the first voter, arriving before 7 am to claim the honor as the state’s first woman to exercise the right.
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Illinois
Wamasac
Centralia
Libertyville
North Chicago
Wamas
Q. W. Colemand
Striking Rand Miners Clash as Armistice Sought
In the Rand district a strike settlement fails amid heavy fighting. 110 dead or wounded including officers soldiers and policemen as troops quell rioting at the Rand Club. Delegates seek armistice while Federated Trades Unions demand recall of Viscount Gladstone and Imperial action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rand
South Africa
Rand Club
Botha
Smuts
Union of South Africa
Viscount Gladstone
Federated Trades Unions
Federation
Imperial
Federals Drive Back the Rebels in Mexican Skirmish
In Sara gosa near Juarez, 500 Federals under General Inez Salazar repelled 400 Constitutionalists of the Ortega command, seizing the village and capturing 40 000 rounds of ammunition wagons horses and equipment. Martial law tightens in Juarez with passport limits, traffic to El Paso crippled, while Villa camps with 2000 men near Columbus New Mexico and reinforcement moves occur at El Paso. Reports from Guaymas and Tampico describe bombardments with no American injuries as insurgent activity surges in Sinaloa and along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saragosa
Juarez
Inez Salazar
Ortega
Salazar
el Paso
Gulf Town
Em Palme
Guaymas
Sinaloa
Sonora
Piedras
San Blas
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Rancner
Shorty
Fenner
Joe Spencer
Monte Carlo
Brooklyn
Millonaire
Henderson’s Department Store
Barstow
Crucero Chronicles
J. C. Despain
Crucero
B. Burton
Mr. Kelley
Kelley
W.L. Tener
Lloyd Holibaugh
Cronese
E. E. Guy
Crucero Tower
Dr. Mackenzie
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