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Newspaper
The Pioche Weekly Record
Location
Pioche, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1908
Page
1
The National Banker argues that dividends from mining companies surpass those of U S banks and railroads. It notes copper mining equity, ore related shipments, and Dun’s data showing mining investments fail less often than general commercial ventures, with 36 percent versus 54 percent failure rates.
Last Monday a damage suit for 16000 was filed in district court by Chris Peterson through attorney F R McNamee. The complaint alleges a cave in on April 16 during work on an Upraise between the 300 and 400 levels while employed by Ohio Kentucky Co. Peterson says he was injured and may not fully recover, claiming ground timbering and other precautions were neglected. The case is expected to go to trial in the upcoming district court session.
Democratic notes from Caliente list Ed Clark as treasury choice and Foxy John Roeder aiming for assessor, with Dr Murray, Frank Williams, and Freudenthal in convention roles. Pioche registration 177, county division boosters due next Thursday, Miners Union hall prepared, and local leaders eye sheriff and justice seats amid准备 entertainment for visiting delegates.
Attorney Horsey files an attachment suit for Wm Peien against Na Quinta Range Mining pany in district court over board and labor charges totaling 1981.05 dollars. The case is set for trial this month in the district court.
County residents urged to register at once and verify their name is on the precinct list. State law requires in person registration with no carryover from previous lists. Registration books close October 10, and every voter should act promptly.
Judge John M. Breeze announces his bid for the Republican nomination for district attorney in Lincoln County. He has given the race careful consideration, gained strong support from Republican friends, and earned endorsements from many Democratic leaders in the county.
The week’s highlight is the collapse of A C Brown & Co, a major market player responsible for about two thirds of Saturday’s business. Authorities blame tangled accounts rather than broader market forces, with copper and goldfield stocks showing strength while rail shares look overheated.
J B Clark, 29, secretary of Miners Union No 273 in Pioche, died at Duckworth hospital at 11 30 after two days fever and malignant typhoid. Wife and year old child left. Clark, a Mississippi native, was respected reader and speaker. Funeral to be announced. Also in politics Henry Lee seeks the recorder and auditor nomination, noted for past county service and administration.
John Thomas foreman of the Mendah was brought to town this morning with rheumatism and is receiving medical attention at Duckworth hospital.
The board of county commissioners postpones its regular monthly meeting to Tuesday due to Labor Day. They will transact usual business and appoint the new sheriff then. The entire membership of deputies will be retained for the remainder of the term.
A contract for a 1000-foot shaft on the Bonanza claim near Ely Valley was let to J. B. Fowler. Work began Friday after the contract award made Wednesday. Supplies for a living house and a blacksmith shop were shipped to the project site Friday.
At the Cecil hotel polling Thursday the largest Republican vote in Pioche for years was tallied by 8 p m. Seventy seven ballots were cast showing GOP strength doubling in two years. Delegates to the county convention from Pioche include J H Peaslee J M Breeze B I Christensen J G Brown and B Seventy seven votes were cast and Dr Campbell is expected to accompany the delegation to Caliente. Mendah shipped another ore carload to Salt Lake markets this week.
Nevada game laws define open seasons for deer and antelope from September 15 to November 15 with limits of three deer or antelope per sportsman. It bans killing female deer or antelope and prohibits certain hunting methods, sellable game limits, prohibited transporting, and penalties from $50 to $500 fine and up to six months in jail.
The county board will consider the electric light and power franchise at the next session. W B MacSherry leads the proposal and a franchise grant is likely. The plant would rise at the old Nevada Utah company smelter site below town with equipment expected from Los Angeles, and the county courthouse may be among the first to glow.
Clerk Wm E Otend completed the list of twenty four grand jurors and fifty trial jurors for the upcoming district court session. Jurors are drawn from nearly every part of the county. Grand jury returns are due September 14, with civil cases set for that week and criminal trial jury roll call on September 21.
Walsh dies at Duckworth hospital after being badly injured by a blast at the Ida May mine last Friday. He became unconscious Sunday evening and never recovered. The body was taken to Salt Lake City for burial on the morning train by his brother, who had attended him since the accident.
An unsigned local note from the Highland district discusses improving fractions in a promising program. The short item hints at ongoing work but lacks specific names or dates and offers no detailed outcomes.
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