Special Session Call Issued By Nevada Governor Sparks
Governor Sparks issues proclamation for a special session to convene January 14 1908 at Carson City Nevada. The session aims to address the miners and mine owners dispute in Goldfield and restore law and order with broad equally applied legislation. Troops will remain in Goldfield district for at least three weeks.
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Sparks
Roosevelt
Goldfield
State of
Nevada
The
State
Carson City
Nev
A. D
John Sparks
W. G. Douglass
A Question Of Policy In Copper Mining Decisions
The piece weighs policy choices for miners facing low copper and lead prices. It contrasts Lake Superior’s steady development with Butte’s aggressive cutbacks, arguing directors must balance shareholder profits with social obligations to the mining community and workers.
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Lake Superior
Butte
Lake Country
Secretan
Amalgamated
United Metals Selling Company
Train Schedule Notice From Pioche to Caliente
The schedule states trains will depart Pioche on January 1 1908 at 10 am sharp and return from Caliente to Pioche at 5 pm with no prior notice given. Agent R D Montgomery signs the notice for the railway.
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Pioche
Caliente
R. D. Montgomery
Nevada Des Moines drill yields promised ore bodies
Management reports considerable ore shows at the Nevada Des Moines property with evidence of ore bodies at depth. They will install a 40 horsepower engine to sink the shaft as cross cutting reveals mineral in multiple directions, signaling a potentially rich belt expansion near Pioche.
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Nevada-Des Moines
Mahedy
Fire erupts at Main Street tailor shop again
A fire started in a tailor shop on Main street Tuesday afternoon but was quickly extinguished by prompt citizen action. Inspect stove pipes at once and ensure repairs if needed. Occupants warned to use caution to prevent weekly blazes in this area.
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Main Street
Real estate and mining deeds listed across multiple Nevada towns
On Monday and Tuesday a set of property and mining related records were filed or noted in various locations. The entries include real estate deeds and proofs of labor in Caliente Crescent Searchlight Pioche and Los Angeles plus mining deeds and notices in Las Vegas Pioche Eureka Salt Lake City and Sandy Nevada and Utah.
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Caliente
Crescent
Searchlight
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
Pioche
Eureka
Utah
Salt Lake City
Sandy
Nevada
Mail Carried On Train Improves County Service
Denton begins hauling mail Caliente to Pioche by train. The change provides faster delivery to Las Vegas and southern points, with southern mail arriving same day and morning outgoing mail reaching the county seat the same day, aiding local business and correspondence.
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Denton
Caliente
Pioche
Las Vegas
Lincoln County Finances Show Record Surplus for Schools
Lincoln County funds total over 88000 on January 1 including school money. State appropriation to schools estimated at 15000 this month plus over 10000 in the general county school fund will produce the largest school surplus to date. First semi annual interest payment due under refunding terms, but old bonds for redemption face delay. New bonds remain unsigned awaiting county records.
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Lincoln County
General County
Messare
Enero Ench
Southald Sand Colh County
Ten Thousand Dollar Dispute Over Mining Purchase
Ohio Nevada company faces a clash with former owner Mark Churich over a mining property contract. The second $10,000 payment, due January 1 1908, is disputed though Nesbitt says payment was made January 1 in good faith and deposited in Proche Bank. Churich asserts contract breach and seeks possession, with a district court suit likely to determine if a one day delay voided the deal.
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Pioche
Ohio-Nevada
Mark Churich
Churich
Chas. Lee Horsey
Jan. A. Nesbitt
Estrow
Bank of Proche
L. Greenwood
Horsey
Distiet
Smelters Considered for Lincoln County by Salt Lake Investors
Col. W. B. MacSherry reports Pioche remains in Salt Lake City mining circles as proposers study building smelters in Lincoln county. Senator W A Clark of Montana backs the plan with Salt Lake capital backing from leading miners. If realized, the project would significantly impact the county more than any prior event.
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W. B. MacSherry
Salt Lake City
Col. MacSherry
Pioche
Salt Lake
Lincoln County
W. A. Clark
Montana
New Schedule Established for Pioche & Caliente Line
The Pioche & Caliente railroad switched to an operating department schedule at year start. Trains depart at 10 am for close Salt Lake route connections and return from Caliente at 5 pm with evening mail by J A Denton. Wells Fargo & Co. opens an express station, signaling cosmopolitan services.
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Pioche
Caliente
Salt Lake
J. A. Denton
Wells, Fargo & Co
Atchison Flung From Wagon In California Pioche Mine Route
Dan Atchison, driving a timber wagon for Mr. Lund, was seriously injured Tuesday on the California Pioche property when the wagon rolled over on sharp hill turns. He was thrown about thirty feet striking his head, knocked unconscious, and fears of skull fracture persisted though later reports said he was resting. The piece mentions local business and county matters including a Federal suit to dissolve the Miners Union involving Goldfield operators.
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Dan Atchison
California-Pioche
Atchison
Lund
California-Piobe
Mr. Atchison
Ee Jake Johnson
DeLamar
Goldfield
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Des Moines
Buit
Tonopah
Piobe
Merubiler
Wella, Fargo & Co
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