Nevada rape case dismissed in 1921 district court
The State of Nevada dropped charges against J. W. Freeman in a 1921 district court proceeding led by Judge Peter Breen. After lengthy voir dire, a stipulation allowed reconvening and a motion to dismiss was granted under Section 7399 with the defendant discharged and bond canceled.
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District Court
Peter Breen
State of Nevada
Jay W
Ponent
Edgar
J. MM. McNamara
Elko
A. J. Macarelli
Austin
Anthony Jurie
Ely
J. M. Collins
Edgar Eather
Stbausted
Nevada
Jme
Frank C. Lewis
Dan G. Kelley
M. H. Bertrand
John White
Maurizzio Pioretti
Ralph Ferguson
A&e. Fraser
Ed Delaney
Dewey Ebert
Henry Palma, Jr
Breen
J. W. Free
J. W. Freeman
State of
Theounsel
Eureka County Chamber of Commerce Receives Feasibility Report
The Eureka County Chamber of Commerce Board discussed artesian water funding options with a $6000 annual cap and state matching funds, plan a state engineer's visit to Diamond Valley, and use findings to guide a well project. A seven reel film fundraiser and dance were announced with multiple donors recognized. Freight rate hearings before the Public Service Commission were noted as affecting all freight categories, not just ore.
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Eureka County
Diamond Valley
Eureka County Chamber of Commerce
Board of County Commissioners
Magda States
Eureka Theatre
Eureka Pavilion
Rescue Hove Company Hall Association
Kelley & Rebaleat
the Sentinel
Chamber of Commerce
Eureka Nevada Railway
Public Service Commission of Nevada
Smallpox Situation Improves in Eureka
Eureka reports one new smallpox case in Richard Harris and continued vaccination of about seventy five people. The A Moore family were released from quarantine, officials say Mr Moore and son Allan recovered, and District Attorney Reynolds nears recovery. School fumigation and a tentative full attendance next week accompany a general sense of better conditions.
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Eureka
Richard Harris
A. Moore
Mr. Moore
Allan
Reynolds
Drive for Membership in Eureka County Chamber
The Eureka County Chamber of Commerce seeks donations to fund countywide development plans. A charity event at Eureka Theatre on Friday December 16 charges fifty cents for admission to a feature film and a social dance at Eureka Pavilion with fifty cents admission, with ice cream and cake served during the dance.
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Eureka County
Eureka County Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Eureka Theatre
Eureka Pavilion
Chism
Eureka
A. H. Jo
Frank McBride
E. A. Skillman
Eureka Camp Rea lizes New Ore Reduction Breakthrough
A Nevada mining report states Eureka District holds the state’s largest tonnage of gold silver and lead ores. Advances in cyanide and oil flotation promise economical extraction previously deemed worthless. Uncle Sam Consolidated plans a new reduction plant designed by L J Rosenshine and backed by the C B Butters Metallurgical Co to begin operation next summer.
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Eureka
Nevada
Uncle Bam Consolidated Mining Company
L. J. Rosenshine
C. B. Butters Metallurgical Company
Hureka
Uncle Sam Consolidated
Ureka Brokerage & Investment Company
Eureka Cash Store Denies Inflated Tent Prices
Eureka Nevada business owner J B Biale manager defends the Eureka Cash Store against claims of price gouging, stating their books show no sale of tents at the alleged high price over the past three to four years. He invites inspection and appeals for continued patronage after nearly twenty years of operation.
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Eureka Gash
Eureka
Young Women Paroled for Burglary in Eureka County
Marie Rogers, held for robbery in Eureka County, is released on parole. Eva Shelton, her partner, had been paroled weeks earlier. No women remain in the Eureka penitentiary. The pair, morphine addicts, burglarized Dr Brennen’s residence seeking drugs and later pled guilty to second degree burglary. They were sentenced last June by Judge Breen to serve not less than one year nor more than five years in Carson State prison.
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Marie Rogers
Eureka County
Eva Shelton
Carson
Eureka
Ely
Brennen
Breen
Labor questionnaire returns slow from across the state
Commissioner Frank Ingram reports slow returns on a state wide labor questionnaire on employment wages and conditions. Early data show ranch laborers still earning near prewar wages with wage cuts exceeding fifty percent in the past year and many workers around sixty dollars per month.
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Frank Ingram
Eureka Mining News Drift Advances at 600 Jeval Prospect
A new drift begun on the 600 Jeval to explore the block beneath the South and No. 10 stopes also serves to move mill ore. Westward progress from the 600 station reaches 100 feet with a formation similar to upper level ore bearing ore, though no high grade yet. W A Barnes and K B Barnes visited the property and returned to San Francisco. Beetz fast drift progress on the 480 Jeval due to hard ground. A firnt rib 16 to 18 inches thick slowed rounds. Samples from the east side not yet obtained. A new Bullwhacker 300 level drift blocks mineral south of the Laird slope and provides egress. open fissuring is developing.
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W. A. Barnes
K. B. Barnes
Laird
Death of Tonopah pioneer Jerry Ahern at age 80
Jerry Ahern, longtime Tonopah merchant and Eureka pioneer, dies at 80. He built a thriving trading business from Eureka to Tonopah and Columbia, later retiring in Southern California. Survived by two daughters and a son. his son attended the funeral.
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Tonopah
Eureka
Jerry Ahern
Standard Oil Company
Delamar
Main Street
Oddie
Monte Carlo
California
Ahern
Columbia
Times Office
Manhattan
A. J. Klampt
Goldfield
Frank Haley
al Uume
Poisoning Attempt Aimed at Philip Paroni
An attempt to murder Philip Paroni with strychnine occurred Thursday night in a sugar bowl. Paroni, in convulsions, was saved by prompt medical aid and rushed to safety as investigators build a strong case against the reported culprit.
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Philip Paroni
Paroni
Dr. Brennen
Parent
Court House
Commissioners Meet in December Session Adds Counsel fee
The Board of County Commissioners met December 5 with Commissioners Reid Son Fulkerson and the Clerk. Minutes approved and finances confirmed as balanced. County and Township reports filed. J. M. McNamara appointed traditional counsel to assist the District Attorney in the State of Nevada vs Jay W. Freeman and approved for his services a payment of 150 dollars.
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Board of County Commissioners
R. J. Reid
B. C. Son
F. A. Fulkerson
Teporta
J. M. McNamara
Bay
State of
Nevada
Jay W. Freeman
Decrease in Prices Foreseen for Crafts
Commissioner Ingram urges employers and others who received questionnaires to hurry them along as reports indicate some crafts will show a substantial decrease in prices including wages and material. Cannon Appeal notes politeness costs nothing but is worth more.
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Ingram
Cannon
Railroad mail clerk Fred Riley nabbed on mail theft charge
Fred Riley, a railway mail clerk on the van between Cobre and Ely, was arrested in Ely and charged with stealing mail after months of investigation. Postal Inspectors found a large quantity of stolen merchandise at his home and a suspected accomplice is being sought.
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Fred Riley
Cobre
Ely
Local Notes From Bureke And Surrounding Areas
Community notices report a meeting of Burska Post No 20 American Legion at the Crassus building next Monday at 7 38. Reports from W A Moore in Bureta and traveling agent W P Pearce in Berkue. Plans announced for Nob Hill Fire Company masquerade at Bareke Pavilion December 30. Weather described as mild with continued clear spells. Rev Father Kennedy to hold mass at Catholic Church tomorrow, with Sunday reboot after services. Additional items include mining and railway news and a sheep dipping operation in Duckwater country.
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Burska
American Legion
Crassus Building
W. A. Moore
Bureta
Newark Valley
W. A. Barnes
Bareke-Holly Mining Company
San Francisco
Nob Hill Fire Company
Bentinel
Bareke Pavilion
Jes
Wildcatters Quit Bush Street Market
A market letter from Robinson & Co. notes the end of the wildcatter era on Bush Street in 1921 and the liquidation of mining stocks before the summer Wall Street slump. It highlights rising legitimate mining development in Nevada, high metal prices, low production costs, and optimism for bullion recovery at Eureka mines, reducing freight to Salt Lake. Four Eureka district firms push coordinated milling methods aiming to end costly ore shipping.
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Robinson & Co
Dan Francisco Bralere
Bush ‘Street
Wall Street
Nevada
Eureka
Salt Lake
Notice Warns Public Not to Throw Into Pond South of Town
All persons are warned not to throw articles of any description into the pond south of town and to keep away from these premises. Eureka Nevada December 10 1933. Red Cross Seals are trained to perform wonders.
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M. M. Fletcher
Eureka
Nevada
Red Cross Seals
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Brean
Ciamina
Acton
Saaid
Publc
Eureka Brokerage & Investment
J. B. Biale
Dee
Eureka Mining News
Asus Bour
Almont Pastorino
Mra
Sarah Skillimao
Berkeley
W. P. Pearce
Western Pacific Company
Bureke
T. B. Venturino
Bureke Dry Goods
E. B. Stinson
Bbutham Pacific Company
Tie Company
United States
Southern Pacific
Dave Ogilvie
Duckwater
Bidart& Florio
Bush Street
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