Ely to Eureka Tour Highlights Strike Impact on Schools
Deputy Superintendent A B Lightfoot arrives in Eureka from Ely via Hamilton for a six week inspection tour of the district's schools. He notes the Ely strike has hurt business and employment, but expects a quick settlement to avert a long shutdown and a resumption of work with higher wages once resolved. He cites the Bingham strike as a key factor influencing Ely's troubles and predicts an immediate restart of Ely operations if Bingham settles.
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A. B. Lightfoot
Eureka
Ely
Hamilton
Lander
Lightfoot
Bingham
Kaeding to Wed Miss Martha Vahey in Goldfield
The Goldfield Tribune reports Charles D. Kaeding, assistant superintendent at Consolidated under Thorn, will marry upon his return from Chicago. His bride is Martha Vahey of Chicago, a known figure among Goldfield residents who previously stayed with Mrs. Joseph Thorn during the summer.
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The
Goldfield Tribune
Charles D. Kaeding
George L. Kaeding
Thorn
Consolidated
Chicago
Martha Vahey
Joseph Thorn
Eureka County Assessor Candidate Seeks Voter Support
P H Hiv announces his filing for Eureka County Assessor after forty years in public and business life. He pledges an administration of justice and fairness and asks voters for support to win the office. A separate note reports prison escape in Palisade as barber Harry DeGroot fled from Deputy Sheriff James McMallen while being transported from Elko.
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Eureka
Eureka County
P. H. Hiv
Isement
Palisade
Harry DeGroot
Joe Snelson
Fonda
Elko
Lovelock
James McMallen
Metal prices in New York stand at silver 0.64 per oz
The latest quotations show silver at 64 cents an ounce in New York, lead at 85.10 per 400 pounds, and copper at 17.25 dollars in New York. The market notes that misquoting others risks imitation.
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New York
Commissioners Proceedings in County Meeting 1912
The regular monthly meeting transacted clearances from prior minutes and county officials' reports. The sheriff may appoint deputies for election day at multiple precincts and poll locations. Election precincts, polling places, clerks, and inspectors for the November 5, 1912 general election are named with assigned duties. The Board reduced assessments on the McCoy patent and on the Alabama and Wide West patents from 500 to 50 dollars each before adjourning sine die.
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Otis Pulton
Arthor
Saxtinel
Enroks
Justices of the Peace
Barcks
Eureka
Masonic and Odd Fellows’ Hall
Joan Molino
Henry Eather, Jr
Robert Reid
David Morris
Ed Whitmore
Ruby Hill
Miner's Union Hall
Dapeencen
John McNaughton
Thomas Jury
George Flavin
el Flavin
J. Harrie
Garrison
Senine
Company
Ben Goodbas
W. J. Shultes
Jobo Scott
Elmer Isnsce
M. J. Hough
Beowsne
Latta
F. A. Fulkerson
George Allen
F. E. Leonard
George Shultes
Palisade
Branch County
Antone Merialdo
Ed Thomas
Yates
Glorka Charles Rand
Walker
Mineral Hill
Mike Vaccaro
Nick Siri
Edwards
J. Cardanelli
Buckhorn
M. H. Bertrand
G. W. Hutchinson
W. B. Hasler
D. P. Murphy
Strattan
Board of Equalization
Alabama
Wide West
The Poor Man's Campaign in Nevada Politics
A historical view argues for a campaign based on merits over wealth. It notes Senator Massey runs a poor man's campaign amid a wealthier opponent, praising his 25 years in Nevada and personal rapport with voters. The piece questions whether cash or conscience will decide the senatorial race.
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Nevada
W. A. Massey
Massy
Senator Massey
Grand Lodge installs officers as Pittman honored in Nevada
The Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters met in Reno and adjourned. New officers were elected for 1918 with Yerington set as next meeting site. A partisan Pittman reception in Ely praised his stance for Western prosperity and nonpartisan principles.
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Grand Lodge of the Keigh's of
Pythias
Pythian
Reno
Knights of Pythias
F. P. Deve
W. D. Hatton
Golffield
Grand View
T. S. Beilsm
Sparks
Grand Prevase
H. Rosenthal
Bese
J. Doane
Carson
Grand Master of the Exchequer
O. A. Gardner
Elko
Starme
Clark J. Guild
Yerington
A. E B. Whitesides
Hewthorne
D. P. Randall
Dayton
Grand Trustes
Grand Lodge
May Hoot
Tonopah
Mia
John George
Maude Shaber
Wilson
Annie Smith
Bareks
Grand Guard
Alien
Verdi
Minnie Chrisier
Onrec City
P. P. Dann
W.D. Jones
W. H. A. Pike
Ely
Nevada
Key Picman
White Pine
Pittman
West
Hicman
McGill
United States
Key Pittman
True Friend of Labor A. R. U. in 1894 Nevada Struggle
The article recalls the 1894 strike when Central Pacific attacked the A. R. U. in Nevada. A young Elko County lawyer, W. A. Massey, defended the union, won acquittal, and earned his hotel bill in his $2,000 day. Massey later became a miner, legislator, district attorney, supreme court justice, and U. S. senator. He reaffirms labor’s right to organize.
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Nevada
Central Pacific
United States
Elko County
Elko
W. A. Massey
United States Post Office
Massey
Senate
Lsbor
Boston Leads New York One Game in 1912 Series
The championship series between the New York Giants and the Boston Red Sox began in New York. Boston won the first game 8 to 4. The Wednesday game in Boston ended in a 6 to 6 tie after eleven innings darkness. Boston then won 2 to 1 on Thursday in Boston, followed by a 5 to 1 Boston victory on Friday to take a one game lead. The club winning the first four games secures the 1912 pennant.
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New York Giants
Boston Red Sox
New York
Boston
Bostons
Miners’ shutdowns hit Ely rail service and cattle move
Nevada report notes the Ely mine and smelter closures disrupting rail connections between Ely and other towns. Nearly 3000 cattle shipped to Lovelock Valley to be fattened for market amid a fine alfalfa crop. Reed crushed by falling machinery. left leg amputated at Tonopah hospital with serious internal injuries. Tonopah and Coldfield railroad posts fiscal year earnings, expenses, and a healthy net profit with substantial surplus. Diamond drill plant planned to test lower mine levels in Mason Valley as Thompson Smelter expands. Statewide voter registration shows light turnout with several thousand fewer names than in the primary due to apathy.
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Ely
Lovelock Valley
Prosperous
A. ©. Reed
Tonopah
Silver Bow
Minerv Es Union
Mason Valley
Thompson
Paroled ex-sheriff Smith to begin October 15
Carson City Nevada Oct 6 Former Lincoln County sheriff O H Smith who was jailed for embezzlement and sent to a prison farm was granted parole by the Board of Pardons in special session. The conditional release begins October 15 after a judge's lenient letter and petitions from the sheriff's bondsman district attorney and local citizens. Smith mortgaged his home and other property to cover the shortage. Meanwhile Clarence Bamberger of Salt Lake City and E J Talbott Daly-Woeet mine manager visited Ely and Hamilton to inspect the Neplas Ultra mine near Hamilton.
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Carson City
Nevada
O. H. Smith
Lincoln County
Board of Pardons
Smith
Pioche
Bamberger
Hamilton
Ely
Clarence Bamberger
Salt Lake City
E J. Talbott
Park City
Neplas
Bambergers
Rumor of State Office Shuffle Stirs Local Talk
A street rumor suggests H. Hale, longtime deputy in the Secretary of State’s office, quit and moved to Reno. It also hints that Warden Cowing may resign to rejoin the office and ex Governor Dickerson could become cow warden. Nothing official confirms these claims.
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Carson
H. Hale
Secretary of State
Reno
Warden Cowing
Dickerson
Bills Passed at the Meeting October 7, 1912
The document lists multiple salaries and allowances approved October 7 1912 including Bart Keller C Strattan W Cromer and Roberts salaries Tom Casey Hawkins Martin and Rommell for various services and a coroner and jury. It also notes funds for Eureka Water Works and indigent persons with names and payments.
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BILLA
Bart Keller
Strattan
Cromer
Roberts
Tom Casey
Hawkins
Martin Insacs
Bert Hawkins
Rommell
Eureka Water Works
Gunnar Gannae Wanidge
J. A. Flynn, Jr
P. Lant
Sad Summerfield’s Campaign Deteriorates After Defeat
The article portrays Sad Summersfield Summerfield as unable to win the U S Senate seat and turn toward defeating Senator Massey. It notes his alleged selfish motive and “dog in the manger” attitude while praising Massey as honest and dependable amid the GOP effort.
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Sard
Summerfeld
United States
W. A. Massey
Gop
Summerfield
United States Senate
Masony
Nevads
Massey
Sommerfeld
Campaig
Notice of Horses Shipped Ree theme Railway
Horses shipped from Btation Nevada to Chicago on Oct 5 1912 under Severy Dane Miller in care E N Nos 12 22 110 180. Animals branded across left hip left shoulder and left hip circle. two horses branded Bi left shoulder. one branded KR left shoulder. others branded WP linked to rshan band. Sixty one horses untran inspected by officials.
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Nevada
Chicago
Severy
Dane Miller
Tives Lores
Wwo
Gus Hares
St Hare Baresco
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White Pine Social Chuir
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Osnson
Moon
Cannon
Payor
Steel Trust
Ite
Roberta
Robert
Tte
Tallman
LABOR
Nevada State News
Democratic Rally
Opera House
Hon
Lobster Club
R. McOwaruas
Sad Summerfield
Taylor’s
Strauss 4 CO
San Francisco
Still Mareka Conny
Trace
Nevade
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