Hottest day in eight years reported at Tonopah weather station
A reported record heat wave spread across Nevada and northern California as Tonopah logged the hottest day in eight years with readings near 94 degrees and 118 at Tonopah Junction. Sacramento and Mina also reported extreme temperatures amid low humidity while forecasts warned of continued heat across desert valleys.
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United Stator
Piercy
Saccramento
Tonlopal
Sacramento
Tonopah Junction
Mina
Reno
Father Ricard
SINKS A GERMAN CRUISER CLAIMED BY BRITISH SQUADRON
MADRID August 6 Canary Islands dispatch says the British squadron has sunk a German cruiser, name not given, and captured another.
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Madrid
Canary Islands
Bullion Shipments Reported Amid Embargo and Unclear Prices
A July note details shipments of bullion including 3,000 pounds valued at 22,200 from The Tonopah Rixten and 484 pounds from The Montana, held by American Refining and Smelting with the gold content to be remitted. Smelters may advance fifty cents an ounce on silver consignments, while the Tonopah bullion reportedly carries one part gold to 90 parts silver.
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Welle Pargo
Montana
Charten Knox
Fan Francisco
Tonopah
Two Score Dead in Railroad Collision at Tipton Port
In Joplin Missouri last night a Kansas City Southern train collided with a Missouri North Arkansas line motor car at Tipton Port. Eighty eight people died or were injured, with four passengers overturned and many trapped as the wreck caught fire and burned.
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Payroll Money Deposited With Local Banks
Tonopah Banking Corporation cashier Gregory said principals advised coast banks remain on a gold basis and normal. large reserve converted for immediate use. The Tonopah Mining Company Melmont Jim Baler Weert rd Montana Halifax North Star and Rescus deposit payrolls to meet obligations.
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Tonopah Banking Corporation
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Ban Benn
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Tonopah Mining Company
Melmont
Jim Baller
Weertrd
Montana
Halifax
North Star
Water Law Upheld by Court and State Engineer
Carson City August 6 The supreme court and the state engineer sustained the water law authorizing the adjudication of rights on the Humboldt River. The decision upholds the legislature's power to direct adjudication through the engineer and signals a speedy resolution of Nevada California border disputes in Fishlake Valley and the Patterson ranch water fight.
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Siate
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Carson City
Anguat
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Nevade
Alifornia
Fishlake Valley
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Official Thermometer Readings At Touspabi Iowa Reported
Readings recorded by the United States observer at Touspabi Iowa show a temperature around sixty six degrees with noted fluctuations over the day. The report marks a year ago comparison indicating similar conditions and provides daily observations for weather monitoring.
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United States
Touspabiow
Mrs Wilson Dies As President At Bedside
Mrs Wilson died this afternoon after a period of illness. The president was at her bedside with relatives summoned as notifications report the first lady’s death occurred in Washington. The brief bulletin notes she had been hovering between life and death and was conscious but weakening.
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Count Okuma
United States
Japan
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Europe
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Mra. Wilson
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Ask for New Trial for John Pansner in Assault Case
John Pansner seeks a new trial in an assault case. Attorney McNamara argues jurors were coerced into verdict and prejudiced the defendant. Judge Judas Averill grants time, moving hearings to Saturday morning for witnesses to prepare and present.
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Judas Averill
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Panener
Sete ‘Lene
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Pansner
Dug Averill
Germany Remains Ultimatum Moves and London Raids
London dispatch reports Germany issued an ultimatum to Italy amid tension over wartime obligations. Paris sources say Italy warned to back allies or face consequences. In London detectives raided suspected German agents, seizing rifles and explosives and arresting several suspects.
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London
Paris
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Italy
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Swiss Citizens Called Home For Embarkation To Army
Swiss consulate calls 15,000 Swiss in the United States to report for embarkation to join the Swiss army mobilizing to enforce neutrality. Tribune publishing notes Goeben and Breslau reported captured by the French have arrived at San Salvatore.
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United States
Rome
Tribune Publishea
Goeben
Breslau
Sam Salvator
Naval battle rumor in North Sea report
Reports from Copenhagen say a great naval battle in the North Sea saw a British squadron win a signal victory and destroy or capture many German ships. The dispatch also claims England landed 150000 men on the Belgian coast and mentions another naval fight in the Mediterranean.
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North Sea
England
Belgium
Mediterranean
Old Musher of Klondike Dies at Round Mountain
The noted prospector McDonald, 88, died Tuesday at Round Mountain from a hemorrhage. A Las Vegas rancher, he left for the Round Mountain placer camp years ago and was regarded as a leading authority. He leaves a son and a daughter Mia Tate of Las Vegas. Burial set for 4 pm tomorrow.
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John Ho McDonald
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Park City
Cah
Maxie
Kikarmasty
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