Mystery life and death touch Mrs Hawkins in London cottage
The San Francisco Examiner reports Carrie Mills Fletcher Hawkins, daughter of Mrs. W. O. Mills of San Francisco, married Captain Gilbert Hawkins of the Sixtieth Kings Rifles in London on October 16, 1915. She later learned his death in battle after bearing a son, as cable notes reach San Mateo via cousins.
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San Francisco Examiner
Carrie Mills Hawkins
Mills
San Francisco
London
Carrie Mills Fletcher Hawkins
W. O. Mills
Gilbert Hawkins
Sixtieth Kings Rifles
Hawkins
May Remonetize Silver Amid War Debts and Gold Shortage
The price of silver rises as Allies withdraw gold for war materiel and absorb large silver quantities for coinage. Analysts foresee remonetization or a fixed higher value, driven by limited gold supply and future war debt, with western mines reopening to meet anticipated silver demand after the European conflict ends.
Milholland Boissevain dies after illness in Los Angeles
Mrs Iiee Milholland Boissevain a noted New York suffragist died in a Los Angeles hospital after ten weeks of serious illness. Blood transfusions were used as a last resort. She had spoken in Nevada during the recent campaign. In Tonopah notices say wages will rise 50 cents per shift while silver stays above 70 cents an ounce, affecting about 1800 miners and mechanics earning $4 to $5.60 per shift. Charles Comisford was found guilty of second degree murder in the E W Riley case by a Tonopah jury, with sentencing set for December 1.
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Iiee
Milholland Boissevain
New York
Los Angeles
Cal
Charles Comisford
E. W. Riley
Tonopah
Desert killing ends life of famous Goldfield burro Smokey
A notorious burro nicknamed Smokey was shot dead in the desert near the Goldfield theater after being supplied liquor and free meals. Clyde Johnson, Esmeralda County auditor and recorder, paid a young man to commit the deed, stating Smokey’s suffering from drinking and illness justified euthanasia.
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Goldfield
Smokey
Clyde Johnson
Esmeralda County
Johnson
Nevada Woman Kills Children After Husband Death
Mrs. Johnstone, grieving over the sudden Reno death of Dr. C. P. Johnstone, administered chloroform to her three children. Thorwald, five, died. Eric, six, and a five month old survived. She faced second degree murder charges with possible penalties from ten years to life.
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Nevada
C. P. Johnstone
Reno
Tonopah
Utah
Eureka School Notes Attendance Records Highlight Month
Superintendent Comerford left for Ely after a weekend stay. High School attendance rose to 99.03 percent with the eleventh grade perfect in attendance. In elementary levels, the eighth grade leads Grammar and the fourth in Intermediate. Seniors top scholarships in high school. elementary honors split by grade levels. Thanksgiving caused two days off. honor roll listed with students across grades. A Reno road house death followed a quarrel, with two men held in connection.
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Comerford
Ely
Hia
Leland Laird
Franklin Lewins
Douglas Evans
Fay Overton
Raymont Rice
Adelbert States
Rosie George
Granville Fletcher
Fred Zadow
Louie George
Dorothy Bailey
Robert Davis
Lillian Evans
James Overton
Grace Overton
Reno
Jon Campbell
St. Louis
Salt Lake
Nev
Lawrence Lusich
Chris Milosovitch
Campbell
Hamilton Becoming a Heavy Producer in Ely District
Ely Record reports Hamilton is turning into a major ore producer as miners struggle to secure freighters for shipping. Despite higher hauling pay, trucks failed early, delaying shipments. local players including Bambergers Salt Lake City and miners Minoletti Muir and McEllin push plans. if a railroad comes, Hamilton could become a leading state camp.
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Ely
Paul Moorman
McEllin
Hamilton
Bambergers
Salt Lake City
Charles Minoletti
Carl Muir
Wilson & Johnson
Tilford Brothers
Osceola
Allen Brothers
John Nyce
Edward McEllin
Grows Tired of City Life Seeks Films and Lights
Miss Mary Smith who once chose a country life for $10,000 and a home with Mr. and Mrs. James Pankhurst now returns to Chicago. She declares city life and cinema allure more important than the promised ranch and $10,000.
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Chicago
Mary Smith
James Pankhurst
Amboy
District Manager Wanted in Eureka for Bonding Firm
Massachusett s Bonding and Insurance Company Accident and Health Department seeks a district manager in Eureka. No prior experience required. Free school of destructions offered. Address Seginaw Michigan. Capital 181,500,000.
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Eureka
Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Company
Accident and Health Department
Seginaw
Michigan
Notice For Publication Involving Land Claim 1916
Notice is hereby given that Moore of Strawberry in White Fig County has filed an application to water under Revised Statutes to describe the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 44 Township 22 North Range 55 East MDB M containing forty acres. All persons claiming adverse lands or objections to mineral character must file affidavits of protest by January 10. Register Joan E. Rowland notes first publication December 2, 1916 and last publication January 6, 1917.
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Narer
Kika
Neveds
Noveay
Moore
Strawberry
White Fig
Nevarin
Ueted
Southeas
Eureka Electric Light Company Franchise Petition
Eureka Electric Light Company of Nevada submits an application to Eureka County Nevada officials seeking a two year franchise to construct install and operate poles wires and conduits for electricity across streets alleys highways in the town of Eureka the Eureka mining district and surrounding terrain including Ruby Hill and Prospect. The petition includes maps routes and a county plat with supporting clerk and county official attestations.
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Eureka
Eureka County
Board of Couty Gumwissingers
Nevada
Eureka Electric Light
Pany of
State
Eureka Electric Light Com.pany
At Nevada
General Electric Light and Electric Power
Seid
Eureke
Rollog
Anc
Anty
State of
Jeet Ae
Ruby Hill
Prospect
Adams Hill
Respectully
Eureka Electiic Light Company
A. G. Hittes
Notice to file objections on franchise applications in Eureka County
Objections to granting franchises and privileges must be filed with the Eureka County Clerk before the board’s next regular meeting after publication in Kareka Nevada. The board will hear the application on the specified hearing date. Signed by Board of County Commissioners Chairman Ort Forros and J M Hruva with dates November 1 and December 9, 19.
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Eureka County
State of
Nevada
Kareka
TL. McCrarles
Tex
Eureka
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Jean Davis
Earner Scuvrre
Mary Boston
Albert Biale
Rosalie Davis
Katella Minoletti
Man
Crimtre McGrcivant
Great Britain
Eureka Garage & Supply Co
Joan E. Rowaiwn
Register
Mabel K. Young
Alma Woods
Bailey House
Spring Street
W. R. Reynolds
Eureka, Nevada
Sam Tammy
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