Roff Dies of Injuries in Reno
State Auditor Nate Roff died at his Reno home on October 2 from injuries from a buggy accident a week earlier. He had been a longtime Nevadan public figure, former Washoe County state senator, and recent state auditor appointee by Governor Sparks. He had just completed a statewide tour visiting Pioche. The state mourns the loss of a courageous and substantial citizen.
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Nate Roff
Reno
Roff
Nevata
Washoe County
Sparks
Pioche
Ely Valley Installs Whim and Expands Mining Work West of Town
Ely Valley prepares for intensified mining activity as a whim arrives daily for immediate shaft sinking planned to a depth of 300 feet near the Susan Duster shoot. Edward Thomarson directs the California Pioche venture with George Weddell, Chas Miller, and William Lloyd backing the project. Wm Wheatley supervises locally as two carloads of Oregon timber are readied for timbering the shaft while Proche Livery Stable dissolves its partnership with Ralph DeWitt taking full control. Frank Sherwood opens a new restaurant at Main and Lacour with plans for top service and a casino.
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Ely Valley
Edward Thomarson
George Weddell
Chas. S. Miller
William Lloyd
California-Pioche Corporation
Susan Duster
California-Pioche
Ohio-Kentucky Company
Oregon
Wm. Wheatley
California-Pioce Corporation
Wm. Culverwell
Ralph DeWitt
Proche
Culverwell
DeWitt
Billy
Prisoner Escapes From County Jail in Assault Case
A Mexican prisoner awaiting grand jury action on an assault with intent to kill escaped last evening from the county jail. Deputies found no trace after a brief check by the jail roof. The fugitives likely fled toward Spring Valley. Meanwhile Chas Blair, injured when trampled by a cow, died Wednesday from internal injuries, with recovery deemed doubtful.
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Walker
Chas, Blair
Spring Valley
Rails Laid To Pioche Depot Site Sparks New Railroad
Pioche gains a railroad as rails reach the Smelter site and temporary cribbing gives way to permanent bridges. A large locomotive will be needed to move traffic, sidetracks and ore bins are under construction by the Nevada-Utah Company, and passenger plus freight service will start soon with Agent Montgomery moved from Panaca.
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Pioche
Nevada-Utah
Nevada-Utah Company
Montgomery
Panaca
Caliente
Miners' Union votes not to strike in sympathy
State and County News notes a October 26 vote by the Miners' Union of Goldfield not to strike in solidarity with the Bishop union. Other items report murder verdicts, resignations, appointments, and civic plans across Nevada including Searchlight's incorporation and election buzz for November 1907.
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Miners’ Union of Goldfield
Bishop Union
Searchlight News
Churich Property Sold to Ohio-Nevada Mining Co
Col W B MacSherry acting for the Ohio Nevada Mining Company paid 6500 dollars on the 25000 dollar purchase of the Churich property south of town. The shaft shows over 100 feet retimbering depth with estimates of 200 to 300 feet from earlier work. The site sits in a premier mineral belt and the company plans extensive, vigorous development.
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Col. W. B. MacSherry
Ohio-Nevada Mining Company
Churich
Saloon Building Burglarized in Local Heist
The Nichols and Egan saloon building suffered a burglary last week with valuable property taken. Thieves entered through a rear window after hours, taking a gold watch a revolver two bottles of champagne and coins. Police have no solid lead and suspect amateur thieves similar to recent chicken thefts, promising vigorous prosecution.
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Nichols & Egan
More Houses Are Needed in Pioche Area
Urges individuals or corporations with capital to build residences in Pioche due to daily inquiries for dwellings and scarce rentals. Notes W. B. Atwell, former Searchlight postmaster, jailed on embezzlement charges, already in county jail with $10,000 bond and awaiting grand jury action. Also reports Hans Wison and family visiting from Caliente.
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Pioche
W. B. Atwell
Searchlight
Nevada
United States
Mack
Atwell
Bud
Las Vegas
Federal Grand Jury
Old Pioche Resident Garibaldi Dies After Ill Health
Garibaldi, an elderly Pioche resident, died here Tuesday after a period of feeble health. He had lived in the town for many years and passed in its extremely helpless condition.
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Garibaldi
Pioche
Halloween Crowd Abroad Leaves Streets in Untidy State
The article describes a Halloween crowd roaming Main Street Friday morning, overturning barrels and oil tanks, moving business signs, and avoiding property damage. It notes no vandalism, mentions Henry Welland as the person who found a new way to avoid the annual task, and criticizes the police for failing to control the unruly gathering.
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Main Street
Henry Welland
Merry Makers
Henry
Negro porter charged with attempted assault on passenger
A Salt Lake Route porter named Davis, 382 years old per police, was arrested at the local depot at 12:55 AM Friday for alleged attempted criminal assault on Miss Irma Clawson, 20, aboard train No. 8 between Lincoln County Nevada and California. The incident occurred while she slept in her berth. Davis denied the charge. Extradition papers were sought for Davis’ return to Nevada for a preliminary examination in Caliente before Justice Maynard. The railroad firm vows to pursue prosecution. Also noted: a miner known as Scotty was treated for delirium tremens and released after recovery.
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M. Davis
Salt Lake
Los Angeles
Irma Clawson
Sidney B. Clawson
Canyon Road
Miss Clawson
Lincoln County
Nevada
Davis
Emil Johnson
Penel Cherrington
Caliente
Justice of the Peace Maynard
Diamond Drill To Open New Mining Prospects In Pioche
W L Butler of Butler and McKinnon Diamond Drill Co visits Pioche Montana and orders a drill. Nevada Des Moines property will receive first work north of town, with many firms expected to follow. The drill promises economical prospecting and may unlock hidden ore bodies, aiding owners of modest means and boosting Pioche’s development.
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W. L. Butler
Butler & McKinnon Diamond Drill Company
Butte
Montana
Pioche
Butler
Nevada-Des- Moines
Mahedy
Nevada- Des Moines
Greater Pioche
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State Bank
Major Miller
Elko County
American Mining Congress
Nevada Mining League
Bride
Sam P. Davis
Publicity Commission
Boards of
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Ohio
Hans Wison
Crescent
Nev
Alamo
Salt Lake City
Cal
Evanston
Wyo
New York City
Scotty
Campbell
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