Murder defendants held after Lincoln county hearing
The Scotts charged with murder were held to await grand jury action after a preliminary hearing. Webb, killed while riding a Las Vegas limited train, was allegedly shot by Mrs. Scott at the pump house after being restrained. Antwerp the prospector aided Webb to his feet, then Webb died near daybreak. Antwerp claims fear of the Scotts.
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Scotts
Lincoln County
Edmundson and
Englake
Hancock
Webb
Lmited
Las Vegas
Dry Lake
Vegas
Scott
Antwerp
Prospector
Ely Valley Plant Is Placed
The Ely Valley reports a consignment of mine machinery almost in place. Inspectors say the equipment will form a complete plant once installed and boost mine operations. An office building is rising and a telephone will connect the mine to the town office. The mine looks well and should soon appear on shipper lists.
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Ely Valley
To View Lead Mines Near Groom Mines Visit Planned
Pat Sheahan and T J Os sori ne will leave about the 6th to examine extensive holdings in the Groom district and view improvements by the company operating them under bond and lease. Pat is ready but Osborne delays due to the Fourth of July celebration in Proche. Phone ORD for any needs.
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Pat Sheahan
T. J. Ossorne
Groom Mines
Pat
Osborne
Proche
Taft Nominated by Republican Convention
New York Market News analyzes Taft’s nomination and Roosevelt program impact. It notes business leaders expect steadier regulation of corporations, tempered policy, and a quicker renewal of prosperity. Market sentiment remains cautious though with anticipated gradual upward drift.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Bryan
Democratic Party
Gallows Frame In Town Near Pioche
W S Anderson nears completion of mine machinery installation south of Pioche with an engine on its foundation and a gallows frame raised to house operations within a week. Mrs J Scherzinger travels to Salt Lake City for the summer. The Alamo bar’s opening by Nunn and Timmerman prospers with a large crowd. Deputy Sam Gay from Las Vegas arrives with the Scotts to face grand jury murder charges. Today is the Glorious Fourth.
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W. S. Anderson
Pioche
J. Scherzinger
Salt Lake City
State Men Appointed At Las Vegas Meeting
The County Central Committee of the Republican party met last Tuesday evening in Las Vegas. A. W. Jurden was named temporary chairman in J. 3. Brown’s absence. Eight delegates were appointed to the state convention at Goldfield on August 27. Vacancies on the committee were filled and four new voting precincts may form if voters submit petitions to the board of commissioners. The board will meet Monday to decide matters including the potential appointment of a justice of the peace and possibly a constable, with Wi. F. Connell and J. C. Healy as candidates.
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Las Vegas
Republican Party
A. W. Jurden
J.3. Brown
Goldfield
Board of Commissioners
Board of County Commissioners
Wi. F. Connell
J. C. Healy
Seventy Cars For Pioche
The railroad has ordered about seventy 60-ton ore cars for Pioche. Cars are hauled here as fast as possible, with thirty to forty side-tracked along the line between here and Milford. Improvements include extending the road around the point to the Prince mine, a move likely to be completed in the fall. Principal shipments now come from Mendha, Boston Pioche, and Bristol properties, with a surge expected as work under way enables handling larger tonnage.
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Pioche
Here
Milford
Prince Mine
Prince
Mendha
Boston- Pioche
Bristol
Rotten Water in Pioche Tanks Sparks Health Alarm
Townwide alarm over rotten water tanks with sixteen to seventeen inches of water, containing decayed rat remains. Residents pay high monthly rates while urging new tanks and pipes. Nevada Utah corporation ready to fund half the expense, county health board pressing for sanitary fixes to prevent summer sickness.
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Nevada-Utah Corporation
Pioche
County Board of Health
Bank of Proce Inc Praised In Nevada Editorial
The Carson City News editorial lauds Bank of Proce Inc for posting a substantial dividend in its first year, noting resilience amid national financial strain. The piece underscores Nevada’s banking example and mentions Whipple’s show at the Thompson Opera House starting July 9 for two nights.
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Carson City News
Bank of Proce, Inc
Nevada
Bank of Piochesee
Whipple
Thompson Opera House
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New York Market News
Alamo
Nunn & Timmerman
Sam Gay
Mr. Gay
Carson News
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