Nevada Press Comment and Political Banter
A compilation of clipped humorous and critical notes from Nevada newspapers. Topics include bank examiner Eugene Howell traveling to California for health, McMillan’s 1911 treasury report noting fund leaks to deputies and staff, proposed amendments to anti gambling penalties, Governor Oddie in San Francisco assessing 1915 fair site costs, and editorials on free advertising and the pressures of campaign publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oddie
San Francisco
Nevada
Miner Loses Foot in Mine Hole Accident
William O Leach a miner at the Mason Valley Mine was drilling in steps when he struck a missed hole. An explosion tore away his right foot and blasted rock particles into his eyes and body possibly leaving him blinded for life. Leach leaves a wife and five children.
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Mason Valley
William O. Leach
Leach
Lost Negreas Returns Reno Nevada March 18
Georgia Spaulding an aged colored woman who vanished after leaving 6000 dollars with a Reno lawyer to pay a mortgage has returned. She says she went to Havre Montana on business and for a time it was believed she was harmed.
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Negreas
Reno
Nevada
Georgia Spaulding
Havre
Montana
Tonopah Mining declares 400000 dividend in April
Tonopah Mining Company board declares a 400000 dividend to be paid in April. The payment includes 25 cents regular and 15 cents extra dividend, boosting total dividends paid by the company to 5850000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonopah
Weoing
Board of Directore
Tonopah Mining Company
Bank Robber Kilpatrick Confirmed Dead Near Sanderson
A Sr. Loura dispatch says one of the bandits killed by Express Messenger Teesdale near Sanderson Texas is J Kilpatrick the "Mont vane train robber." Kilpatrick tied to Great Northern robbery near Wagner Montana in 1901 and had been in Atlanta federal prison before Texas trial efforts. The report ties Kilpatrick to the Winnemucca bank hold up and Kid Curry gang links with multiple aliases cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. Loura
Teesdale
Sanderson
Texas
J. Kilpatrick
Mont Vane
Kilpatrick
St. Louis
Great Northern
Wagner
Montana
Federal
Atlanta
Concho County
George 8. Nixon
Winnemucca National Bank
Missouri City
Ben Kilpatrick
John Arnold
Alian J. W. Rose
John Cunningham
Kid' Curry
First National Bank
Winnemucca
Miners Strike Over Heat At Ward Shaft
In Comstock Virginia Dity Nevada Maron 156 the Ward shaft miners quit en masse demanding 450 dollars per day and a six hour shift. Heat at the 2400 level of the Julia workings has made work near impossible with streams of cold water and ice used to ease conditions. Reopened after over two decades idle the drift passage is nearly impassable due to extreme heat and deteriorating conditions.
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Comstock
Virginia Dity
Nevada
Ward
Julia
Wizard Burbank Sues Wells Fargo Over Cactus Shipment
Luther Burbank of Santa Rosa California, famed plant wizard, sues Wells Fargo Express Company for 11034 to recover 5000 thornless cacti shipped to Sydney Australia. He alleges the company’s action deprived him of control of the world market for his creation valued at 4771.41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wizard Burbank
Wells Fargo
Luther Burbank
Santa Rosa
California
Wizard
Wells Fargo Express Company
Burbank
Express Company
Sydney
Australia
Hounds Fail to Track Indian Escape at Reno Camp
The Reno Gazette reports state police hounds kept at headquarters at five dollars daily were moved to the convict camp near Reno where two Indians escaped days earlier. The dogs showed no interest, laying down instead of scenting. Sheriff Ferrel and officers search for Indian Harry Jack, said beaten by Piutes at Washoe, then led to the desert with hands tied, a method believed used to kill him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno Gazette
Paar Reno
Ferrel
Reno
Harry Jack
Washoe
Jack
Bo Hina
Convicts kill three officers in Lincoln riot
Convicts murdered Warden James Delahanty and Deputy H G Heilman during a March 14 prison riot in Lincoln Nebraska. Doody was wounded while inmates overpowered guards seized a revolver and attacked. Three convicts escaped. Mining location blanks for sale at the S N T L N E L office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Delahanty
H. G. Heilman
State Penitentiary
Lincoln
Nebraska
Doody
Wingfield quits Jarbidge bond deal plans fizzled
Reports from the Ely Expositor reveal that mining investor George Wingfield has withdrawn from options on the Success and Bluster mines in Jarbidge. He reportedly paid about 40000 dollars toward the purchase and spent heavily on development but did not secure value to finish the deal. Whispers say his chief engineer Siebert visited Jarbidge briefly before returning to Twin Falls. If true, the hoped spring boom for Jarbidge may fail to materialize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarbidge
Ely Expositor
Firet Boltop
George Wingfield
Wingfield
Siebert
Twin Falls
Wingfield Comment on Eureka Mining Map Purchases
Wingfield tells Reno Gazette that about 50000 in property development costs were invested and future payments were due. He says the decision to withdraw from further development was based on showing that continuing was not justified. The Sentinel reports new Eureka mining district maps including Pardy and Windfall. Price per map is 20 dollars, 5 cents extra by mail.
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Wingfield
Reno Gazette
Altgether
Eureka Mining District
Sentinel
Secret Canyon
Nevada Bar to Consider Recall of Judiciary
A Nevada Bar Association meeting in May will consider the merits of recalling the judiciary, per Hugh H. Brown of Tonopah. At the latest Reno meeting the matter was raised but action was deferred.
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Nevada Bar
Nevada Bar Association
Hugh H. Brown
Tonopah
Reno
Legal blanks for sale at the SeqTIvEL office
Legal blanks are offered for sale at the SeqTIvEL office. The notice indicates availability of official forms and related documents for public use.
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Seqtivel
Eureka Births and California Arrival in March 1912
In Eureka Nevada on March 18 1912 a son was born to the wife of Tadore Sara. In Bishop California on March 13 1912 a daughter was born to the wife of Robert C Kelly formerly Miss Clarinds Rebaleau of Eureka Nevada.
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Eureka
Nevada
Tadore Sara
Bishop
California
Robert C. Kelly
Clarinds Rebaleau
Judge Sweeney to Retire from Nevada Supreme Court
Moraila Chief Justice Sweeney, after twelve years of service, announces retirement and renunciation of reelection. He cites financial setbacks from Nye and Ormsby County bank failures and mining stock panic, noting a prior practice earning over ten thousand dollars yearly and earlier roles as Attorney General and Nevada legislator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tames J. Sweeney
Moraila Supreme Court
Nevada
Nye & Ormsby County
Panio
Supreme Bench
Indian Escapes Captured Near Amedeo Sanday
Indian escapes captured near Amedeo Sanday by Nevada State Police Sergeants P M Newgard and Harry A Pravel. They were working for a farmer to rob sagebrush and made no effort to escape when seen. They were brought to Renovian and sent to prison. Smallpox at Hawthorne mild cases from Yerington prompt vaccination of schoolchildren and temporary closure. Dr Pache not alarmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jim
Frank White
Conview
Amedeo Sanday
P.m.newgard
Harry A. Pravel
Nevada State Police
Renovian
Hawthorne
Hawthorne Bulletin
Yerington
Pache
Young Eastern man pleads guilty to Tonopah forgery
Day B. Orton, who raised a Goldfield bank certificate of deposit from 5 to 500 and deposited it in Tonopah, has pleaded guilty to forgery and faces sentencing this week. He carries a good prior record. His bride returned to Colorado with relatives.
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Day B. Orton
Tonopah
Colorado
New Today Assessment Notice Tena bo Mill and Mining Co
Notice of an assessment of one cent per share levied at a March 1912 meeting. Payable in gold coin to the Secretary at 2068 Pine Street San Francisco. Unpaid shares by April 29 1912 become delinquent and may be sold on May 27 1912 to cover the assessment and sale costs. By order of the Board F A Mills Secretary.
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Ténabo Mill and Mining Company
San Fran
California
Lander
Eureka
Nevada
United States
Pine Street
San Francisco
F. A. Mills
Air Compressor Wanted in Eureka Nevada
An air compressor of medium size with two inch piping is desired. Send details on size and condition to Wisplant Mosixa Company in Eureka Nevada.
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Wisplant
Mosixa Company
Eureka
Nevada
Estray Notice for Two-Year-Old Branded Steer
A stray two year old steer has been fed all winter. It bears a dot under a circle left ear brand, two crops, and a dewlap. Owner may claim by paying feed costs and publishing this notice. Address Frank Rowaso Sn Romano Nevada.
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Frank Rowaso
Romano
Nevada
Three Court Officers Murdered in Hikeville Court Shooting
On March 14 in Hikeville Virginia Judge Thornton Massie of Carroll County Court sentenced Floyd Allen to one year for aiding a prisoner’s escape. Allen's brothers and followers opened fire, killing Judge Massie and Commonwealth's attorney William Foster and clerk Pater Fond, with several jurors wounded. The Allen group fled with revolvers, pursued by posses, but no arrests reported.
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Hikeville
Jostay
Thornton Massie
Carroll County
Floyd Allen
Allen
Commonwealth
William Foster
Pater Fond
Nee
Allens
Worthless Check Issued by Nevada Gambler Kemp
George Kemp once a Hawthorne saloon man and known in Nevada gambling circles is pursued by Coalings California city marshal on a felony charge. Kemp drew a Reno bank check for 150 dollars without funds in the bank.
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George Kemp
Hawthorne
Nevada
Coalings
California
Kemp
Reno
Married couple seeks engagement in the West
A sober capable middle aged white couple with strong recommendations from community members seeks employment opportunities in the West. They are described as clean and industrious and can be reached at Address KING, 228 South Blake St. Olathe Kansas.
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West
King
South
Blake St. Olathe
Kansas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eureka Sentinel
MA. Seillman
Postoffica
Hixmantha
Eugene Howell
Virginia Enterprise
Treammner McMillan
Elko Independent
Elko
Roosevelt
Taft
Panama-Pacific
Press Bureau
Southern Pacific
Gardnerville Courier
Senator Nixon
S&ntlnel
Sweeney
the Brown Hotel
Station Touring Club of America
S. T. Edwards
Main
Henderson Banking Company
Elko, Nevada
Jons Hexpersox
Harvey Hexpersox
L. C. Hespensos
Lassent Hexpersos
NEW Today
J. B. Biale
Giant Powder Co. Consolidated
Saloon and Pioneer Bottling Works
U. S
Becker
F. J Brossemer
Prop
Eureka, Nevada
V. Moore
Zadow
Mire Vaccaro
First National Bank of
Ely
W. V. Kio
Geo. E. G. W.N, McGinn HL
A. Courna
Byawe
Eureka « Palisade
Palisade
Mineral Hill
Tralan
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