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Newspaper
The Pioche Weekly Record
Location
Pioche, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
1
A noon robbery at Pioche Bank yields about five hundred dollars after a rear door break in. Sheriff’s deputies soon contain two suspects while an ongoing effort links them to the theft as more burglaries strike town.
A party of mining men led by J. D. Wood and E. Bamberger visited Pioche this week to survey properties held by the Bamberger Exploration company and related firms. They discussed plans to upgrade equipment at the Greenwood and Prince mines, connect veins on several claims, and build a mill, potentially in Pioche.
The Tonopah and Goldfield Railroad Company appears to contest a proposed fare reduction from six to five cents per mile. The hearing was postponed to September 1, 1908 due to pending annual reports for both the Commission and the Interstate Commerce Commission. E. H. Walker signed the order, while E. W. Clark arrived to inspect local properties for Senator W. A. Clark to assess camp and district interests.
The column reports mixed activity in mining stocks with Guanajuato Development and Guanajuato Power & Electric in demand, plus gains in Butte Coalition and Ely Central. Western and Nevada lists show fluctuation, while authorities like Gates and Gary predict steel and metal upswings, with Utah Copper costs dropping and Nevada consolidation rising. Richard and Lottie Lamb from Joplin arrive to visit the Perkins family.
In Justice Connell's court J. Craig swore to a complaint against Jas. Pierson for grand larceny. The case hinged on a saloon encounter at Pierson & Blair's place with a $99 loss and a ring given back. District Attorney Horsey asked for dismissal after the State's evidence, and Pierson was discharged.
Local enthusiasts push a project to lay a quarter mile circular track around the ball grounds in Pioche. The plan aims to ease travel for spectators and improve comfort with a grand stand, boosting horse racing turnout. The notice also mentions a school bond election set for August 6.
Machinery is near readiness at the Nevada-Des Moines property managers say the engine and compressor will operate within days. The first whistle may be heard on Tuesday as work resumes sinking the main shaft on the Baltimore claim using Ingersoll drills. If you can obtain Nevada Des Moines stock now is the time. Little Merrill Christian, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Christian, died Thursday noon after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at the family home on McCannon street Friday afternoon conducted by H B Freudenthal. Interment followed at Odd Fellows cemetery with many friends offering sympathy.
Acting Governor Campbell received a letter from Secretary to the Governor Finch indicating the federal government may move the Indian school from Carson City. The paper urges strong opposition and suggests the state buy the ground and buildings if the move occurs to establish an industrial school. Panaca already issued $6,000 in bonds for a new school building.
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