The Bonanza Mine Days Recall of Virginia City Forebears
The article recounts the rise of the Great Bonanza on the Comstock lode at Virginia City in the early 1870s. It highlights John W. Mackay and partners James G. Fair James C. Flood William S. O’Brien and J. M. Walker as the “bonanza kings,” their 1,167 to 2,000 foot gains in the lode, and the dramatic stock market fever. It notes the decline of the bonanza era after 1579, Mackay’s prudence, and the lasting impact on Nevada mining towns and investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Mackay
Virginia City
Montana
Alaska
Alaska, Hone
Charles Howard Shinn
Volumme
D. Appleton & Co
Mackay
California
Nevada
Comstock Lode
Sharon
Consolidated Virginia
Dublin
Mackay William Sharon
Comstock Inde
James G. Fair
James C. Flood
William 5. O'Brien
J. M. Walker
Fair
James G. ‘Palr
Boranta
Virginia
Shinn Saya
Pacific
Diesel Helmet
Carson Mint
Banatea
Shinn
Bonanis
Cutte
Gulltornia
Caiiforus
Isso
Volcanic Eruption Destroys Torishima Island
Yokohama Aug 19 The island of Torishima was overwhelmed by an eruption between August 13 and 15. About 150 inhabitants are dead or missing as the island is buried in volcanic debris. All houses are destroyed and submarine eruptions endanger nearby vessels. Torishima lies in the Bonin chain near Hondo in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
Torishina
Inhabei
Remington Suicide Shocks Newport Community
R R Remington of New York killed himself by shooting Monday afternoon in Newport B I Aug 19 The 40 year old head of Remington advertising agency had been engaged to Miss May Van Alen daughter of James J Van Alen The engagement had been indefinitely postponed and friends called his act a possible result of a unbalanced mind He stayed at the Laforge house and after a walk went to the library where he fired two shots between the eyes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
B. 1
R. R. Remington
New York
Remington
May van Alen
James J. van Alen
Miss van Alen
Nemington
Laforge House
Mike van Alen
Young Remington
Uiung Remington
Tragedy From Kerosene Fire In Gering Illinois Neb
Aug 19 Gering Nebraska two dead one dying six severely burned and a residence destroyed after a kerosene fire in a wood stove explodes. C N McComney and his wife badly burned and die after hours as infant and neighbor children also perish or linger. County officials rescue survivors. mother and two Cook children die as doctors express little hope for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gering
C. N McComney
Luther A. Cook
McConsey
Ed J. Whipple
McConeey
McComsey
Tragedy Ends Summer Outing Near Nee nab
A summer outing from Chicago ended in tragedy when a runaway wagon crashed into a light buggy near Nee nab. Mrs Lenn Wesselhoeft and two others were injured while a three year old child died at the scene. The wagon was driven by a relative Mixy Horeman. the crash occurred as a paneling locomotive frightened a paneling cart attached to a heavy drag. The wreck left both women unconscious and the child dead. Meanwhile in Christiana Norway delegates gather for the World Congress of the Young Men’s Christian Association with about one hundred foreign delegates attending and the United States sending 35 officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menasha
Win
Lenn Wessel, Hoeft
West Nineteenth Street
Chicago
Neenab
Clara Wessellhoett
Wied
Wessellhoeft
Mixy Horeman
Christianiay Nueway
Young Men's Chelatian Association
United States
May Henson and Schwabie Notified to Rest from Business Cares
May Henson of Fitteburg Pennsylvania and Charles M Schwabie are noted in a local notice that an individual must be freed from business duties for a long period to recover health. The fragmentary item indicates a formal proclamation or advisory related to a patient needing extended rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Henson
Fitteburg
Charles M. Schwabie
Morgan
Bven
Uprisings in China Killings of Christians Reported
New York dispatch dated August 19 says reports from China describe ongoing uprisings and violence against Christians in both eastern and western regions. Missionaries report churches burned, clergy killed, and widespread destruction with officials pressuring to suppress the unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mill
Ite
China
Ching
Joseph Keeck
Ching King
Weat
Ander
Jane Fe
Edwarrd Manly
Spencer Lewis
Mmfelo
Red Lantern
Tien Ku China
Prewcher
Rey
Beech
West
Wo Kwang ‘Tsang
Chenu
Murder and Flight From Wyoming Inked in Denver Letter
Police received a letter from Deputy Sheriff Frank B. Keyes naming Thomas O'Brien, an ex convict jailed in Canyon City for horse stealing, as a wanted man on charges of murdering Morris Waln and C V Strong in Wyoming. Strong, a Wall Street operator, and Waln, a Philadelphia area merchant, were found dead on a hunting trip with brutal head injuries and no trace of their wagon or weapons. O'Brien escaped arrest as Wyoming prepared to extradite him after his Canyon City release.
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Denver
Gow
Aug
Frank B. Keyes
Fair Play
Col
Thomas O'Brien
Epee Wyo
Morris Waln
C. V. Strong
Strong
Wall Street
Waln
Haverford
Philadelphia
Jacob
O'Brien
Canyon City
Wyoming
Grand circuit trotting at Brighton Beach and Readville meets
On a fast track at Brighton Beach yesterday, Zephyr the filly won the 2:04 pace in straight heats with Geers driving, while Audubon Roy did not start and Shadow Chimes chased the favorite. Readville, Mass., August 19, the Readville grand circuit opener saw major bets upset as Major Magcovite and Baron De Shay won surprising races, and Wentworth captured the Blue Hil stakes for 2:30 trotters in a stunning finish.
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Brighton Beach
John K. Shults
Zéplyr
Geers
Audubon Roy
Audubon Toy
Shadow Chimes
Indiana
Audubon Boy
Fanny Dillard
Aelo
Connor
Dillard
Bozins
Meudville
Readville
Mass
Major Magcovite
Baron de Shay
Wentworth
Schwab declares retirement from United States Steel
Aug Manila report says Charles M Schwab arrived in New York and announced plans to retire from US Steel. The same dispatch notes Judge Ambler finding Frederick Dore and Edward O'Brien guilty of libel for aFreedom article about Benito Legarda, with lines deemed not privileged but malicious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwab
Mimerlf
New York
Charles M. Schwab
Greene Demen
United States Steel Corporation
Mr. Schwab
Congress Publishes First Fifty Seventh Session Appropriations
Washington reports the first session appropriations volume compiled by chief clerks shows total appropriations of 100,404,406 with 204,711,409 for future public works. Navy ship funding plus naval yard upgrades total 21,000,400 while new buildings and improvements in cities add 15,945,050. Military academy reconstruction, canal construction, and federal offices account for major future expenditures, with military and civil employment increases and net pay changes noted. A comparison to the Fifty Fifth Congress indicates a significant rise in seamen and civil service costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Carstain
Navy
Yuariana
Military Academy
Went
Naval Establishment
Marine Corps
Postal Service
Revenue Cutter Service
Department of Agriculture
Destruction of Chinese Cruiser Kai-Chih Reported
Washington reports the Chinese cruiser Kai-Chih was blown to pieces off Nanking while at her station, about 140 officers and crew lost with one wounded seaman saved. The blast was heard on the U S steamship Helena half a mile away, sending smoke and debris high into the air as rescuers rushed to the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Nanking
Strained Ties and Calmed Tensions Across Regions
Washington reports renewed tension between the United States and Turkey over American loss claims tied to the Armenian outbreak, though officials caution no grave condition exists. In London The Hague notes ex-President Kruger’s expected abdication and potential power struggles with Gen. Botha. Chicago meat packers plan a 10 percent wage rise starting September 2, with managers to respond by Labor Day.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Turkey
Kruger Wil
London
Daily Mail
Hague
Gen. Botha
Reuger
Afrikander
Mail
jGen. Botha
Fe Wet
Chiongy
Chicago
Laebor
Despondent Father Drowns Children Then Attempts Self
Aug. 2 Joseph Anderson, a distraught resident east of Salina, drowned his four children aged 4 months to 8 years in a cistern and shot himself. He survived but is near death. A note left by Anderson blamed the mother for the children's fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sully
Kon
Joseph Anderson
Salina
Anderson
Fuel Scarcity Threatens Pittsburg Mills
About 50,000 workers may face idleness as coal and coke are blocked by engine shortages. Reports say 5,000 idle cars sit on Baltimore & Ohio sidings feeding the problem, with United States Steel and Jones and Laughlin affected. A relief plan may involve a Baltimore conference with General Superintendent Porter to ease the congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
the Post
Thea
Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore
Porter
United States Steel Corporation
Jones& Laughlin Co
National Tube Co
Belmar Collision Links Two Trains in Night Wreck
A regular Pennsylvania train bound north collided from the rear with a Central Railroad of New Jersey special at Belmar station. Six cars wrecked, several killed, and many injured. Two bodies recovered by midnight, including a little girl. Engineer and fireman missing. Fitzpatrick and Towle severely hurt.
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Asbury Park
N.dy
Pennsylvania
New York & Long Branch
Belmar
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Wees
Anuwher
Fitzpatrick
Hiv
Brakemon Towle
Gates faction loses bid to block proxy voting at Colorado Fuel and Iron
In Denver Judge Kiner denied a preliminary injunction sought by John J. Mitchell and others against Colorado Fuel and Iron Co. officials over proxy voting at today’s stockholders meeting. The suit contends a July 30 board rule allowed control by current officials and blocked proxies. The court rejected the complaint’s allegations as not proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
John We Gates
Colorado Fuel and Iron Co
Kiner
United States District Court
John J. Mitchell
Colorado Fuel and Tron Co
Riner
Revolution Widens Across Haiti Amid Fire Devastation
Aug 20 dispatch reports Haytian fairs debated ideas shift as revolution spreads nationwide. Petit Goave, razed by August 4 fire, is reportedly burned by followers of Callistheme Fouchard, aspirant to the presidency. Cape Haytien blockade by a gunboat in the Firminite service is said to be abandoned. Bishmewe Linx suspended in most Baytl towns.
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Damalea
Hayti
Petit Goave
Callistheme Fouchard
Cape Haytien
Firminite
Bishmewe Linx
Baytl
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Mabel
McGraw
Chelsea Gazette
Torishima
Japan
Mend
Keroc Tne
Wisconsin
Wyoing
Doe Haseen
Andubon Hor
Work OF Congress
Kitts
Consentiones
Gates Faction
Supreme Court of the District
Hitchcock
Interior Department
Sebsling
Viehition
Clay- Daugh
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