Still Trying to Save Entombed Miners in Argonaut Mine
Rescue efforts continue in the Argonaut mine where forty seven miners are believed trapped after a fire. Workers have cleared over 500 feet of rock and expect to reach the lower level soon while assessing rock conditions and potential air pockets for survivors.
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Mnimedy
Argonaut
Kennedy
George M. Downing
J. Clair
Downing
Ernest Miller
Butte
Mont
Batte
Miller
Arenes
Oel
Lavers
Muldoon
Aix
Loos
Board of Equalization approves mining claim relief requests
The Board of Equalization, with Clerk R. McCharies and Assessor W. J. Mahoney presiding, reviewed relief for patented mining claims. Several affidavits from J. G. Kelley, Eureka-Croesas Mining, Williams-Pioneer McNaughton, Helen Mortimer, and Eureka, Keystone and Clipper claims were considered. the clerk was ordered to strike these patented claims from the assessment roll. Also, 365 head of cattle assessed to Elisabeth Thomas valued at $980 were stricken from the roll. The minutes note readings and adjournment sine die.
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A. Pulkersno
R. McCharies
W. J. Mahoney
Jennie C. D Mayer
Jennie C. D. Meyer
J. G. Kelley
George H
Califorter King
J. B. Josey
Eureka-Croesas Mining Company
Eureka King Company
Dewey McNaughton
Harry Eather
Elisabeth ‘Thomas
Boxing bouts draw big Labor Day crowd at Eureka
A large crowd is expected for Labor Day boxing in Eureka with Long Kid Murphy boxing nightly at the Eureka Theater and sparring at his Colonnade quarters. Trainer Ed Delaney meets K C Gavin in a six round semi wind-up while Trapper Wintersteen headlines the Pavilion card at 7 30 p m with a four round fire preliminary to be announced tomorrow.
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Long Kid Murphy
Eureka Theater
Ed Delaney
K. C. Gavin
Trapper Wintersteen
Eureka
Advt
Eureka Smelters Raise Two Million for Immediate Needs
A wire from Boston reports the recently formed Eureka Smelting and Mining Company has secured about 2 million dollars for present needs. The funds are expected to cover part payment on the Eureka Nevada Railroad and smelter preparations. It is unclear if cash is set aside for other acquisitions.
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Reno Journal
Eugene Davis
Boston
Robert B. Todd
Reno
Eureka Smelting and Mining Company
Itanard
Eureka-Nevada
Foreclosure suit filed by San Francisco Cattle & Loan Co
Winnemucca Silver State reports a foreclosure action filed in the county clerk’s office by the San Francisco Cattle and Loan Company against W. W. Burnett and Viola Burnett of Adelaide California. The case centers on eighteen promissory notes used to settle debts, totaling 73500 dollars, with only 820.35 dollars paid to date.
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Winnemucca
San Franccisco Cattle & Loan Company
W. W. Burnett
Viola Burnett
Adelaide
California
Fourth prize correction in wool contest winner Potts Bros
In the Gazette a August 10 note misstated the wool contest fourth prize. The correct recipient is Potts Bros. of Potts New Austin Nevada who won fourth prize in the Webb Son wool contest of California.
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Potts Brothers
Gazette
Gardnerville
Webb & Son
California
Potts Bros
Potts, New Austin
Nevada
Fiddling with history in a classroom exchange
A schoolmaster asks who fiddled while Rome burned. students volley guesses until a voice suggests Hector then Towser, finally landing on Nero with a dog name clue. The exchange highlights playful misdirections and historical misattribution in a classroom setting.
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Rome
Hector
Towser
Voine
Nero
Ford 10 Close Manufacturing Plants
FordMotor Company will shut plants on September 16 due to coal shortages and profiteering concerns. Henry Ford argues actions against coal brokers protect workers and other manufacturers, fearing skyrocketing prices. He cites ample coal held by brokers and transport constraints, with rail lines possibly key to resolving regional fuel supply.
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Decrott
Mich
Henry Ford
Associated Press
Ford
Coltry
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn
Detroit
Ford Company
Louisville & Nashville
Detroit, Toledo & Ironton
Lakes
Charles L. Richards As Nevada Candidate For Congress
Charles L. Richards, Democratic candidate, arrived in Eureka on his statewide tour. A Nevadan by birth in Austin, he has lived in the state since age, built mining and real estate holdings, served Nye County as district attorney, was elected to the Assembly in 1919, and now seeks a congressional seat, emphasizing his devotion to Nevada and business qualifications.
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Charles L. Richards
Eureka
Mr. Richards
Nevada
Nye County
Assembly
Anya
California primary results show Johnson leading in senator race
Complete returns from 3 699 precincts report Hiram W. Johnson with 183 828 votes and Charles C. Moore with 127 507 for the U S Senate nomination. Governor results show Friend W Richardson leading with 155 207 to William D Stephens 150 611. State Treasurer and Chief Justice tallies noted, with Lawler ahead of Wilbur on the Supreme Court count.
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San Francisco
United States
Hiram W. Johnson
Charles C. Moore
Friend W. Richardson
William D. Stephens
Woolwine
State Supreme Court
William P. Lawler
Curtis D. Wilbur
Wilbur
Lawler
Train wreckers in custody following Michigan Central Express blast
Chicago Aug 28 Four men held in Gary Ind custody confess to actual wrecking of the Michigan Central Express by removing 37 spikes from a rail. Police say nine men were arrested Sunday with one released after the confessions. The four confessors claim they acted as airshipmen and deny union official involvement.
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Chicago
Gary
Ind
Ove
Bright future for Hamilton district mining growth anticipated
Jonnie A. reported property at Hamilton, ar arrived from camp yesterday morning as the belig blet visit to Elina year. Local residents hail the recent visit of the railroad company president and engineer, signaling new management seeking tonnage for the line and ore shipments. Observers expect a lead smelting plant at Eureka and expanded capacity to treat district ores, transforming old dumps into bullion and propelling Hamilton toward prominence as a mining camp.
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Jonnie A
Hamilton
Ely
Keystone
Harwood
Bureka
Eureka
Nevada State News Highlights Seven Nevada Incidents and Elections
Gua Petri had his right leg amputated in Reno after injuries from a conveyor belt accident at the Mound House. T. Kelso, Mineral County treasurer, burned on the face when his auto overturned between Sweetwater and Hawthorne during a spring election trip. More than 100 Nevadans face federal liquor law indictments and pled before Judge Farrington, with nine guilty pleas. Mrs. J. Polk, sister of Gov. W. D. Stephens, died near Winnemucca after a car crash on the Victory highway.
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Gua Petri
Reno
Mound House
T. Kelso
Mineral County
Sweetwater
Hawthorne
Carson
Farrington
Mra. J . Polk
W. D. Stephens
California
Winnemucca
Golconda
Victory Highway
Washoe County
N. C. Brown
Carson City
Truckee
Flora Giocoeches
Fernando Giocoechea
Elko
Confession Advice From London Opinion
A reader recounts a rift over an anonymous pre marriage letter. The husband seeks guidance to confess but cannot read the letter as his wife refuses access. The exchange centers on honesty and how to handle a concealed past within marriage.
Ice Thickness Records Near Tahoe City and Mackenzie Delta Post
Ice was eight inches thick in places near Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe last winter. Old Imora claims this is a regional record. Aklavik trading post at the Mackenzie River delta is Canada’s northernmost post office. Two mails depart by steamer in open season and one by dog team in winter, the loneliest and longest postal route on the continent.
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Tahoe City
Lake Tahoe
Imora
Aklavick
Mackenzie River
Canada
After Dinner Stories Hustler Abandons Notices
Samuel Brandstone pitched speeding up at the modern school placing bold Do It NOW notices in his office. A week later after fatigue and wasteful effort he tore them down. A friend asks if the scheme failed and Brandstone admits hustling didn’t pay leading to dismissed staff and the youngest quitting for a better job.
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Samuel Brandstone
Modern School
Oranda
Federal Morticalia Brief Mention on Trade and Famine
The report notes Bourg restrictions to block a person from entering the country. Russia reports good rain crops and sufficient feed for livestock despite famine years. It also details U S Treasury charges for public debt ten billion and interest payments totaling nearly one billion annually.
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Morticalia
Bourg
Iied
Russia
United States Treasury
For Sale Rambouillet Rams in Nevada
For sale 400 yearling Rambouillet rams. Dig boned straight and well woolled. Bucks are 100 percent in service, acclimated and mountain raised, hardy as wild sheep. See to appreciate. For more information write or wire John G. Taylor Lovelock Nevada.
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Jackson
Richards Poh Lungreny
Board OF Equalization
Eureka Smelters
Charles Richards
Congress
State News
Richards
Fred B. Crofut
Eureka County
Repubican
James P. Whitmore
Frank J. Brossemer
Republican
Canidate
Mabel K. Young
Clarence Johnson
Fieet
Martin Mahoney
R. J. Reid
Peter Merialdo
D. A. Dees
James A. Rattazzi
G .A. Fletcher
Fred Bartine
H. M. Burdick
James D. Morrison
Mike Donnelly
Stanley Fine
WM. H. Brennen
Board OF Education
W. M. Clute
Edgar Eather
Por
W. J. Hooper
Morris H. Joseph
Justice OF the Peace
Fureksa Township
George F. Ebert
Constable
Eureka Township
James F. Delaney
William E. Taylor
John G. Taylor
Lovelock, Nevada
Goodyear
Eureka Garage
W. H. Russell
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