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Newspaper
The Pioche Weekly Record
Location
Pioche, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1908
Page
1
Bailey visits Pioche to inspect the Demijohn mine in Half Moon district. ore of high value being mined, with some assays running hundreds of dollars per ton. Also details on the new county jail cells by Pauly Jail Co and a tour for the public.
A long OCR note from the U S Land Office in Nevada records MOA Metal applying for a salt mine patent in the Ely Mining District Lincoln County. It details the mineral claim location, measurements, bearing trees, and survey notes, with first publication Feb 8 190%. It warns adverse claimants to file within sixty days with the county recorder and land office.
Notice of patent application by H. Babbit and Bamberger Exploration Company for 1000 lines of the Mary Lode, Highland Mining District Lincoln County Nevada. Describes survey details, location, and claims with technical plat notes. Mentions Nevada State Police presence and Piute Indian tensions near Goldfield region.
The Nevada State Police trains under Super intendent Cox and Inspector Cahlan with about twenty men being drilled toward active service, shaping a sharper state force.
Application for patent notices in Nevada reports Bristol Valleys Minkwa Copal corporation via agent and attorney. Details describe a 4 1/16 by 60 feet mineral survey area, claims Valley No. 1 and No. 2 lodes, boundaries, bearings, and the survey’s relation to adjoining lodes. Official notice cites publication and attorney Reinier with first publication dated February 1908.
Deputy Sheriff Walker took Frank Jones into custody on Thursday morning for petit larceny. A waiter at the Owl Cafe, Jones reportedly admitted thefts found in his Price Hotel room and a hotel owner’s razor, but the complainant withdrew prosecution after reconsidering. Jones was released with a warning, while local opinion condemns leniency and calls for enforcement of the law. The Goldfield Chronicle notes related comments on punishment and crime consequences.
The Supreme Court of the State disbars Judge Breen from practicing in all courts until further action and suspends District Attorney Mastretti for thirty days. The contempt charge stemmed from critiques of the Court after granting a new trial in Patsy Dwyer, which led to Dwyer's exoneration after a recent Elko trial.
County commissioners will choose a hospital site at the next meeting after inviting proposals from towns for land and buildings. Pioche advocates urge action, noting local advantages and urging progress. Meanwhile Jackson and Deck polish the courthouse as final payments of 8500 dollars settle on Mark Church’s mining property, with costly litigation expected ahead.
Columbus Pioche Mining Company reports a large ore strike near Half Moon district. A 500 foot shaft is planned with a gasoline hoist to aid deeper work. The vein extends at least sixty feet and resembles Prince mine ore, a black manganese type. W S Anderson, manager, says the find places the company on a shipping basis.
A compact ledger lists real estate deeds mining deeds mining notices and related documents by day Monday through Saturday across locations including Overton Searchlight Las Veras Tropica Cali Logan Nevada San Bernardino Caliente Pioche Los Angeles Crescent Crescent Salt Lake City Riverside Rowland and more. The items include proofs of labor mortgages powers of attorney releases of mortgage lis pendents and attachments among others.
Walter Getehel reported a new ore body at Mendha during the week. He brought rock samples from the famous mine and said a substantial portion of the ore had been tapped while projecting work. If confirmed the ore could average hundreds of a unit per ton.
Pioche will gain a modern telephone network linking the post office to the depot and to the Nevada Utah office and local mine offices. Superintendent Dwyer of telegraph led the work with lines planned to extend to private homes as switches and modern appliances are installed. Completion is expected in a few weeks.
The market offers only investment attractions with dull speculative prospects and a bearish tilt as bad news continues. Union Pacific seeks 85 million dollars for extensions, while Gould stocks soften amid earnings declines and rumors of control struggles. Copper stays near November lows as insiders accumulate Ely copper and Soda stock, signaling cautious optimism for a future rally.
Since the last issue the management of the RECORD has reconsidered moving into the building opposite the Thompson Opera House. A suitable location near the San Jose House will be used and construction has begun. The 20 by 40 foot building will be built to suit every convenience and the contract is let to the Probe Supply and Construction Company.
Priv Long faced dismissal as the Nevada State Police detailed tribulations in a Reno Journal item dated the 26th inst. The report notes the challenges officers encounter and the disciplinary context within the agency.
A cadet stationed at Carson was reported for insubordination during drill under Inspector Cahlan. He grew festive and questioned required procedures, failing to follow rapid drill commands and disrupting discipline as he underwent preliminary instruction at Capitol City.
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