National Mines Rich Finds At Winnemucen Camp
Reports from National mines in Winnemucen recount extraordinarily rich ore finds. The Stall Brothers claim the camp’s richest ore, with a 1000 pound first skip and a $25,000 bullion shipment. officials say a million dollars’ worth could be mined in 60 days. The National Mining Company of Nevada reports similarly fabulous returns, with high grade ore and a new mill to process it. The Workman tunnel also yields rich deposits, prompting plans for additional mills to handle both high and low grade ore.
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National
Winnemucen
Stall Brothers
Stalle
Hi. C. Cutler
National Mining Company of Nevada
Charleston Hill
Murphy left $21 500 estate in Nevada listing stocks and mines
Pioneer attorney Frank X Murphy left an estate valued at $21 500 with real estate in Ely Winnemucca Tonopah and Bullfrog and 8500 shares in Ballfrog West Extension valued at 8750 plus 10 000 shares in Tonopah erington Company at 1000 and 600 shares in Winnemucca Publishing Co owner of the Silver State. The appraisal notes holdings in the Tow Cornell mines and Ely Expositor with bonds and missing or garbled details in the probate records.
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Frank X. Murphy
Aid
James Cronin
W. B. Grabaw
Mitchell
Murphy
Ely
Winnemuces
Tonopah
Bullfrog
Joseph Reagan
Winnewaces
Ballfrog
Ballfrog West Extension Company
Nevada
Tonopah ¥Erington
No New Irrigation Projects Planned This Year
Government will not start new irrigation projects this year and will focus on finishing existing work. The service plans to use the $30,000,000 bond issue only if Congress authorizes it, or proceed with other work without it. Farmers in irrigated regions showed encouraging support, and April collections from projects are expected to exceed previous months.
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Bates
Congress
Nowell
Arrested On Seduction Charge Beats Youth From Wealthy Oregon Family
Pink Becker, 21, son of Malheur County cattle man, is held on a seduction charge in Yale Oregon. He was arrested in Biko County and brought to Winnemucca by Sheriff Odell en route to the north. Becker left Oregon for Colorado then Nevada, and may seek a marriage with the girl rather than prosecution upon return.
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Pink Becker
Malheur County
Oregon
Nevada
Elko
Becker
Sinking of biggest U S Navy dry dock at Olongapo
The Dewey, largest floating dry dock of the American Navy, sank in 70 feet of water at Olongapo Sabig Bay in the Philippines on May 24. Water flooding through open valves reportedly wrecked costly machinery. the dock cost $1,000,000 and could handle vessels of the Dreadnaught class.
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Dey
Olongapo
Sabig Bay
Philippine Islands
Tuly
Hampton Roads
Suez Canal
Uloogapo
Orient
Kowloon Dry Dock
Hongkong
Philippines
Glacier
Quasar
Brutas
Hawsley
Sues Canal
United States
Swindlers Target Settlers Bound for Coaldale
Dozens of men received ads from J Nelson Watt in San Francisco offering government land near Coaldale Esmeralda County for 50 dollars and another 18 for transport. They were told to go to Reno then to Coastals where cars would await. Water rights were claimed by others and buyers found only Nevada desert. Investigations by Reno Commercial Club and federal authorities may lead to apprehension and penalties for promoters.
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Coaldale
Esmeralda County
J.nelson Watt
Mills
San Francisco
Reno
Toas
Anly
Nevada Desert
Reno Commercial Club
Carson Appeal
Nevada Divorce Case Highlights Aoki Marriage
Mrs Aoki formerly Grace Emery daughter of an Episcopal archdeacon of San Francisco married a Japanese man after solicitation. After a brief honeymoon she faced abuse and confinement in Seattle and a hollow life for eight months. Her baby was born and the husband abandoned her. She left for San Francisco to live with her parents and now seeks a divorce in Nevada. Her father travels under the name Abbott and she uses the name Mrs Deacon.
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Aoki
Grace Emery
Episcopal Church of
San Francisco
Carson
Nevada
Seattle
Theo Aoki
Abbott
Mrs. Deacon
Japan
Stillbirth in Spanish Royal Family Telescopes Royal Mourning
Queen Victoria of Spain has delivered a stillborn son during prem childbirth attributed to prematurity. King Alfonso was in London for King Edward's funeral. Queen Victoria has two living sons and a daughter. In Las Vegas a fatal battle leaves Domingo Hernandez dead, Hose Herrera jailed for murder, and Jesus Hernandez charged with attempted murder after a fracas linked to an old grudge.
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Victoria
Spain
Alfonso
London
Edward
Las Vegas
Nevada
Domingo Hernandez
Hose Herera
Jesus Hernandes
Herera
Domingo Hernandes
Jesus Hernandez
Nevada Receives Civil War Claims Reimbursement Promise
A letter from the U S Treasury to Governor Dickerson informs Nevada that Congress will appropriate 612 280 08 to reimburse the state for interest paid on Civil War era debt. Nevada supported troops and equipment, with claims long debated across Washington and Congress, and many appropriations previously made.
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United States
Washington
Dickerson
Treasury Department
Congress
Nevada
Nevads
Wingfield Talks To Goldfield Leaders In Nevada
Goldfield May 27 George Wingfield president of the Goldfield Consolidated Mines Company says the company can go on without the city but questions if Goldfield can survive without the company. He warns of political tensions and suggests a possible town split with stores and facilities if rifts grow. He vows action against high-graders and notes the company pays over half of Esmeralda County taxes.
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Goldfield
Nevada
George Wingfield
Goldfield Consolidated Minor Company
Directora
Goldfield Consolidated Mines Company
Goldfield Consolidated
Eanoralda
Smelting Plants Seek Local Iron Ore Near Rail Lines
May help E and P Construction near Lake City reports Sal Lake City as the country’s largest smelting center. Lead plants America at Murray and United States at West Jordan operate at about half capacity due to reduced lead ore shipments. Agencies search for low grade iron ore with high iron content, located near a railroad and within trading distance of the local market to keep transport costs reasonable.
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Lake
Sal Lake City
America
Murray
United States
West Jordan
Indian murderer sentenced for Reno murder of Indian man
George Jim, an Indian, found guilty at Reno of killing Archie Skimmerborn, another Indian, with an ax during intoxication. Jury recommends life imprisonment. sentence to be pronounced Tuesday morning.
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George Jim
Reno
Archie Skimmerborn
Jim
Skimmerborn
For Sale Two Horse Thoroughbrace Wagon and Harness
Auction note offers a two horse thoroughbrace wagon in good condition and a set of light buggy harness for sale. For further particulars apply P Pistoxs Eureka Nevada.
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P. Pistoxs
Eureka
Nevada
Nevada at Reno Commencement Celebrates 33 Graduates
Thirty three graduates from diverse parts of the West received diplomas at the University of Nevada Reno commencement on May 25. Dr David P Barrows of UC Education spoke, with J K Stubbs presiding and Governor Dickerson among the honored guests. The gymnasium was filled with townspeople and state visitors as the program unfolded.
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West
University of Nevada At
Reno
David P. Barrows
University of California
J. K. Stubbs
Dickerson
Handling Frozen Dynamite and Safety Risks
A historical note explains dynamite behavior when cold. Nitro glycerine freezes around 40 to 42 degrees, becoming unstable to friction or cutting. Thawing accidents are common. hot water fails to thaw safely as leaks occur. Low grade dynamite is safer than high grade due to less nitro glycerine saturation.
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Oder
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