Tonopah Happenings Highlight Ore Shipments and Local News
The Deitereich brothers ship fifteen tons of silver ore to Selbys with profits expected despite low silver prices. Local mines report steady returns, and prospects across the hills may improve as owners push development and shipments. The Tonopah electric plant nears activation, and county officials visit. A bank president is named for Nye County Bank. Tonopah Labor Union bans Japanese and Chinese workers. A fire at Allen lodging house is quickly subdued. The Tonopah Mining Company stock is said to be worth far more than rumors suggest. A fatal stabbing occurs at Kibby’s station after a poker dispute, with a hostler hospitalized.
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Deitereich
Selbys
Slyr
Deitereich Brothers
Carson
Gilbert
Sheriff Logan
George Maute
State Printing Office
A. W. Whitman
May Howard
Justice Lindsey
George S. Nixon
Humboldt County
New
Tonopah Bank
Nre County Bank
Golden Building
South Tonopah Mining Company
Gold Mountain
Tonopah
Allen
Tonopah Mining Company
Kibby’s Station
Sedaville Road
Esmeralda County
Tom Morris
Bob Jones
John Williams
Williams
Bob Janes
Janes
John Ckeefe
Chittenden
Bonaza
Fire alarm discovers harmless blaze at Fitzgerald home
Last evening about six a fire alarm sounded for a fire at the Fitzgerald residence. The alarm came from a faulty flue and the blaze extinguished itself before any fire companies arrived. No damage occurred.
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Fitzgerald
Lost bay mare with white face stripe and brand W
Bay mare about 1250 pounds with black points and one white foot. White stripe down face and small W brand on right fore shoulder. Last seen near county area. Any information to County Recorder's office.
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County Recorder's Office
Nevada Power Crew Heads to Carson for Wiring Work
The Nevada Light Power and Water Company plans crew deployment to Carson in three days to install poles and wire town for electricity. The move follows reporting on Boer prisoners and delays in South Africa.
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Nevada Light, Power and Water Company
Carson
Virginia
House of Commons
South Africa
Engagement announced in Reno for Fulton and Stukos
The engagement of John M. Fulton and Miss Theodore Stukos is announced in Reno. The couple plans marriage in February. Fulton served as master of transportation on the NCC and is a respected railroad man. Miss Stubbs is the eldest daughter of the president of Nevada State University.
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John M. Fulton
Theodore Stukos
Reno
Fulton
NCC
Miss Stubbs
S‘u.os
Nevada State University
A Fraud Scammer Letter Circulates Amid City Warning
The Appeal reports a confidential letter from a New York contact promising fake paper money for a few dollars. The so called investor scheme urges telegram submission, a $560 stock buy, and secrecy, with warning that the quill driver may alert authorities if exposed.
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Mr. Greengoods
New York
Western Union
Sam
Boycott in Reno Sparks Clerks Union War on Tailor
In Reno the Clerks Union declares war on H Leiter a furnishing goods tailor. Delegates monitor the store urging customers to shop elsewhere. A banner reads Dont patronize an unfair store with Lec ter the scab previously shown. The dispute centers on a verbal early closing agreement.
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Reno
Clarks’ Union
H. Leiter
Clerks’ Union
Ufair
Lester
Leiter
Chronicle
Missing horse Shy A Horse Jack Wall seeks return
Sometime Sunday night a bay mare about 1200 pounds disappeared from a stable or wandered away. If found and returned she will receive a suitable reward.
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Jack Wall
Power for Como power for Como
Electric dynamo plant to supply Como Eureka mine and mills with power. Part of the plant delivered at Dayton under consulting engineer Leon M Hall. Power from Douglas mill dam on the Carson river, estimated cost 30000 dollars borne by eastern company. Revival of mining in North Republican and Hully-Logan mines. operations to be run under Robert Logan. Electric line will eliminate winter suspension due to fuel shortages. light on Como range mast visible from the Comstock.
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Douglas Mills
Dayton
Como Eureka
Como
Leon M. Hall
Comstock Pumping Association
Douglas Mill
Carson River
Como-Eureka
North Rapidian
Hully-Logan
Rnits
Robert Logan
Dasten
Rae
Comstock
Doctor and Mrs Price Plan Month at Sea Visit
Visiting Oregon Dr and Mrs Price left the state to confer with the Veterinary Surgeon on matters of veterinary work. They expect to be away for about a month at sea and will then visit San Francisco and Southern California.
Dancing Class Opens Weekly Sessions at Armory Hall
Miss Florence Hastings organizes a Wednesday afternoon dance class in this city at Armory hall starting December 3 with social dances through winter. Schedules and supervision are noted, with a social event listed for the season. Finder of a recovered item is urged to report, with a reward offered. Governor Brodie urges 150000 acres for a miners home in his Arizona annual report. The San Francisco estate of John W. Markey is appraised.
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Florence Hastings
Armory Hall
Brodie
Arizona
John W . Markey
San Francisco
Dramatic Club Plans Winter Play in This City
A dramatic club forms in the city with officers led by President E. E. Roberts and Secretary O. W. Tennant. Martha Murphy serves as treasurer and John P. Meder is state manager. Executive committee includes W. W. Ellie, Geo B Russell, and R L gmail. A play is planned for early January to provide winter entertainment.
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Carson
E. E. Roberts
O. W. Tennant
Misa Martha Murphy
John P. Meder
W. Ww. Ellie
Geo
B. Russel
R.‘L
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Ormsby County
Bonanza
L. M. Smith
Boycot
Oregon
Pacific Consolidated Mine
Pyran i
Empire
Mexican Mill
Smith & Wesson
Teeees
F. W. Day
Ormsby Howse
the Emporium
Emporium
Carson, Nevada
Agent Fox
Cale Nicklesburg & CO
Lone
J. Walsh
Davis & Kirman
Tioners
Toys
Carson Street
Meyers Wholesale and Retail Dealer
Choice Family Groceries
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