15 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
The Pioche Record
Location
Pioche, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1920
Page
1
The Minerva-Tungsten Corporation plans to push ore development on its Shoshone property despite weak local interest ahead of the upcoming election. Developments include ledges on the Scheelite claim and ore bodies on Everett, with tungsten content driving expected profits at $10 per unit. Local news notes a general election passivity and lists candidates for many offices, urging voters to study the long ballot.
A old fashioned Halloween dance is announced to be staged at the Thompson opera house on Saturday evening October 30 with witches and jack-o-lantern confetti. The Ploche Jats Orchestra will provide music. admission is charged for adults and children. the event aims to be the biggest fall festival of the year.
Aero Seaton Henderson addressed a good sized audience Monday evening at the crew of the Sular theatre program. Tuesday he spoke to Pioche residents and at Commercial Club, outlining League of Nations plans and Senate discussions. The senator engaged listeners, clearly presenting his views.
Kelbaugh, once jailed in Pioche for a state prebil violation, has been released and returned to Caliente. An aide in local family affairs in the mountain district faces charges tied to Caliente. Kelbaugh’s past involvement with illegal gambling led to a county sentence and a mandatory fine of 1600 upon release, with W A Keyson aiding his position and planning a separate departure from Caliente.
District Attorney A T Beott reports a letter from Vernon Metcalfe secretary of the Nevada Livestock Association announcing a Pioche meeting in early November to form a local branch. Speakers will share expertise. dates to be announced. Organizers anticipate ties with Lincoln county group for regional cattle interests.
Henry B Allen of Kansas City Missouri was arrested in Caliente and sentenced by Judge William E Orr to the state Industrial School at Elko. The trio’s alleged crime followed a restaurant meal and a theft from a Caliente home, with jewelry found on their persons at arrest. Proceedings place the case under juvenile jurisdiction.
Candidate Tasker L. Oddie and Bamuss Arent spoke to about fifty people at the Thompson Opera House on a statewide stump tour. The talk drew a well received reception as the pair promoted their bids for U S senator and Representative respectively amid a frail era of political chatter.
The metal markets for many works are unusually dull as producers and consumers report little interest in major materials. Purchases under the Pittman act reach 18,000,000 ounces, while foreign silver declines due to weak exchange. Lead price nears fine metal level as about 10,000 tons of spelter lead enter the U S from Europe, fueling market recession concerns.
Ore shipments from the Pioche district show an increase over last week despite widespread damage to property and operations. Major contributors include Prince Consolidated, Virginia Louise, Bristol Sliver Mines, Black Metals, and Combined Metals.
Indies met at Alamo in October and formed a Homemaker's Club with Mrs. T as president. Project aims to improve playground equipment for Alamo children. Sewing circle work will be conducted in Alamo schools after visits from Nevada University officers. Hiko women retain officers James Castles president Schofield vice president Edward Neuhitt secretary-treasurer. Clubs' work to be refined. strong officers give reason to expect success.
The legendary trapper Martin Madison operates a line over a hundred miles long with base at lg Springs near Atlanta. Along the route from the Wells to Bix Springs he traps two traps per mile, using baited setups to catch cyotes bob cats badgers and swift fozes. Skinning takes about two minutes then he moves to the next trap with a powerful automobile aiding travel.
The club proposes suspending business for a day to join in a community cleanup. Dr. Masting, the county health officer, urged the effort and local residents are urged to cooperate to improve streets and alleys of Pioche, making the movement worthwhile for all residents.
A local book club announces its opening under the motto a good book is worth sharing. Members pay one bank and 26 cents per month to join and gain access to a display of 15 cent team items and a selection of new novels at the store for convenient reading.
Smelter returns from the Gret area involving leashing silver ore show increased railroad freights and drumbeat shipments. The shipment netted about eight dollars per ton in gold and silver terms, with high silica content. Ore hauled by motor trucks to collection points.
Mining activity wanes in the Pioche district due to the attitude of Salt Lake route officials toward the impact of increased freight rates. Railroad employees think the Salt Lake route cannot lower ore rates, but the rise was an urgent Commission grant, not an order, and officials hope for equitable rates soon.
Major F Nugent Cosby visited Pioche as guest of EC D Mariage with whom he formerly worked in the Pioche A tally Office. He owns mining property here but will defer development due to high production costs and low metal prices. Since his return he has led an active life, having served as Battalion Commander in World War I and later staff officer in the war plane division. Nearby road work has shown improvement as crews operate near Pansee. John KR Cook and wife spent the same week in East Lake City with Mountain View Hotel staff caring for their stay.
A fire incident caused significant damage to a building housing the Blue Front restaurant and nearby properties. The Bank of Ploche reportedly insured the Blue Front structure. Sunset Ferry, Ong Chung Lane, and Western Union Telegraph Co handled losses. Total estimated stock losses reach about 1000 dollars with insurance gaps noted.
The text shows a chaotic OCR fragment about remearing by the Commerce Commission regarding a request by the railroad to raise rates and a related matter involving Interstate Commerce Commission decisions. It references the 6th Bureau Commission of Nevada and the Truckee Railway and Virginia and Truckee, noting petitions, evidence, and related decisions.
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