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Tonopah Daily Bonanza

Location

Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1908

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Democratic Convention Faces Battle for Nevada Nomination

Nevada Democrats converge in Reno tomorrow at 11 AM for a state convention in the Eagles Pavilion. Delegates from Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Lander, and other counties seek leadership posts and elect presidential electors while factions clash over Bartlett’s congress bid and Newlands’ future role.

Eagles Tonopah Committee On Bartlett Congress Skaggs Pat McCarran Reno Gazette Benny Rosenthal Rawhide Carl Young Senator Newslands Stockton California Reno Silver Republican Party Nevada George W. Cassidy Cassidy Newlands Cansaldy William M. Stewart United States Senate Senate Stewart Jon- Rress Silver Barty Silver Conwrens Pat L. Minnigan Wiley Newlands United States Lkely Democratic Party McCarran Burtine State Railway Commission Henderson Biko K. Henderson John 8. Sparks Charles $. Sprague Gibson George F. Talbot Charles L. Deady McGraney Briggs Atate O'Brien Charles 8. Sprague Churchill County R. L. Douglass Dan Callahan Mark Wilds J.C. Young P. Clark Fred Kettle Joe Jarvis Lem Allen Douglas County H. A. N. Todd J. R. Ramsey M. Brumes George Brown Elko County A. W. Goble al Fisher Thomas Hunter J. P. Murphy Richard Calligan Lichering J. L. McCarthy P. D. Carney Wd McGrain W. Kelly J. J. Sullivan P. J. Lynch R. A. Lennon Fred Inman Charles G. Nagle C. J. Young H. F. Breede J. 0. Garner H. D. Cowan T. C. Carman John Montgomery Harry McKnight Jack O'Brien W. J. Dawson H. L. Gleeson John Hines J. N. Davis Eureka County J. W. Bailey Morris Delanay Eugene Geratz Lander County G. F. Pope RB. Detseoll J A. Miller J R Henry B Marels Mj, Murphy

Lytle Creek gold find by Colton men hailed as mother lode

Aug 29 in San Bernardino reported a gold discovery in the Lytle Creek area by M. M. Warsen and Y. Giessner of Colton. A 2 by foot ledge yielded assays at six feet depth showing four dollars in value. Prospectors flock to the site as locals believe the claim may be the long sought mother lode after twenty five years of searches.

Bernardino Lytle Crook Seaten M. M. Warsen Y. Giessner Colton

Railroad for Eastern Nevada Proposed Route Reach Twin Falls

Surveying teams under Wn& Ashton chief engineer of the Oregon Short Line have begun field work for a railroad linking Twin Falls Nevada. The line would span about ninety miles to provide Twin Falls districts with an outlet to Nevada and California. Current travel requires routes via Pocatello east or Portland west.

Salt Lake City Utah Wn& Ashton Oregon Twin Falls Wells Nevada California Twin Fall Minidoka Pocatello Southern Pacific Main Portland

Financier Shot on Atlantic City Boardwalk

Atlantic City, Aug 37. A Baltimore financier and social leader Charles Roberts was shot in the side on the boardwalk while in a rolling chair with Mrs. W F G Williams of Baltimore. The masked gunman fled. Roberts lies dying at the city hospital as investigators press for clues.

Atlantic City N. J Charles Roberts Baltimore City Iver W. F. G. Williams Brighton

Nevada county officials listed in regional roll call

The article lists numerous names of county officials and associates across multiple counties including Lincoln Humboldt Nye Ormsby Storey Washoe and others. The long roster features individuals such as O L Horsey James Conway J A Denton Henry Lee J O Earle Levi Syphus Frank Williams and many more. The list appears to be part of a formal roll call or election slate.

Lincoln County O. L. Horsey James Conway J. A. Denton Henry Lee J. 0. Earle Levi Syphus Frank Williams Jack Wheatley George Banovich Frank A. Clark W. B. Hawking Humboldt County T. A. Brandon H. Ducker A. I. Tronsdale J. W. Hunter W. C. Pitt W. Carpenter A. P. Scott Lyon County Roy Mighels Greeley French W. A. Lewis WH. Pilkington Walter Hanby Willis Nye County J. Watts Briggs Zeb] Kendall H. J. Hall George B.J. Thatcher Charles H. Kellhofer Paul Tarpey Walter Drysdale P. J. Lydon Ownie Dougherty James Timlin D. G. Robb Peter Hertel W. G. Douglass John Clendenning Harry Downs L. J. Breitstein P. J. Gallagher D. O'Meara C. R. Evans George Martinson C. F. Humphreys William Giffen Judge Saunders Henry Notsinger L. P. McCarry Frank Man‘ulx Tom Kilker Tom Kelleher C. I. King Ormsby J. W. Sweeney J. D. Finch H. ¥. Bartine A. Charts Harris Ed Regan Storey County W. J. Fealey Dennis McMahon J. A. Quirk J. J. Sullivan M/E. Nevin W. V. Ryan W. J. Mooney Joe Deltrich James Gibson Barney Campbell Geo. Pierce Dan O'Keefe J. Updike W. H. Schnitzer A. Pittman Jimmy Clark FV. McAvoy D. W Coughlin M. J. Kelly Wiliam Watren Charion Richardson Willian Bixee Frank Grownenthal William T. Butler Dan Huffaker Ross Lonor

Frisco Broker Dies By Own Hand

San Francisco police report that Stephen R. Thorne, a broker from East Oakland, killed himself yesterday. His body was found today by a path in Piedmont Hills with a note saying he feared mental collapse and might harm himself soon.

Associated San Francisco Stephen R. Thorne East Oakland Piedmont

Maskette Wins the Futurity at Sheepshead Bay

James B. Keene's brown filly Maskette won the twenty first Futurity at Sheepshead Bay in 1 11 5 five seconds by three lengths. Nine starters contested the $23 100 purse with Sir Martin runner up and Helmet third as betting was discouraged and attendance was 12 000.

Associated Press New York James BR. Keene Maskette Sheepshead Bay Jockey Club J. B. Madden Sir Martin Keene

Taft Makes Four A Few Speeches

The Republican national committee announced that all senators congressmen and state and county officials who benefited from the party would form a volunteer speaking force for the national congressional campaign. Expenses are paid only for travel beyond their homes. otherwise service is unpaid. Chairman Hitchcock leaves New York for Chicago to work with western headquarters.

New York Republican National Committee Congress Hitchcock Chicago Western

Robberies Hit Nome District Sluice Boxes

Cables from Nome report four large Nome district claims robbed within two weeks. The Hessle Lakeview No 13 Dry Creek and No 13 Osborne Creek are named. Thieves believed to have stolen thousands in gold dust. Police arrested two suspects and guard efforts increase.

Tacoma Wash Nome Hessle Lakeview Dry Creek Osborne Creek

Stock Market Closes Strong After Mixed Morning

In New York on August 29 the market recovered from a cautious morning. Prices moved upward as traders covered positions and maintained gains, with many stocks showing strength while others held steady amid varied early action.

Associated Prena New York Hoaila

Holland Fears Dutch Policy Shift in Venezuela Row

Reports from capitals say Holland seeks powers to ruin its stance against Venezuela, signaling a possible policy shift toward noninterference. U S officials warn against premature action and will observe Holland's moves, with Britain possibly weighing aid to the Netherlands.

Associated Press The Hague Holland Venezuela Netherlands

Peculiar Hold Up Report Tied to Nickelodeon Film Syndicate

San Francisco reports from Lake Hotel Yellowstone Park say the Monday hold up of twelve stage coaches aimed to take a picture for an eastern film syndicate controlling nickelodeon theaters. A suspect was captured after a twelve hour search. authorities note legal protections and no passengers carried arms. Stolen plunder was returned to victims after the capture.

San Francisco Lake Hotel Yellowstone Park White

Baseball results from yesterday across leagues and standings

National League games included Pittsburg 1 Philadelphia 0 and Philadelphia 6 Pittsburg 1. Cincinnati 7 Boston 5, Chicago 3 New York 2, Brooklyn 4, St. Louis 2. American League games: Washington 3 Cleveland 2, Washington 2 Cleveland 0, Philadelphia 4 Detroit 0, Philadelphia 4 Detroit (second game). Pacific Coast League scores Chicago 1 New York 6 first game. Cassie Chadwick affair note and bankruptcy filing of Dr Leroy C Chadwick with debts totaling about 1.75 million including a 500 000 note endorsed for J W Friend.

Pittsburg Philadelphia Cincinati Boston Chicago New York Brooklyn St. Louis Washington Cleveland Detroit Cassis Leroy. C. Chadwick Cassie Chad Wick Ohio J. W Tudge J. W. Athaugh Canton Chadwick

Car Shortage Looms As Fall Freight Rush Nears

Washington reports fear of a car shortage as crop movement begins this fall. The Interstate Commerce Commission notes railroads repairing idle stock but expects insufficient cars to meet early demand. Pennsylvania Railroad shows 78 400 idle cars and large movements planned to restore force. Other lines quiet fears remain about rapid readiness to move traffic.

Washington Nee I Spring Ballmore Pennslyvania Pennsylvania Bu Interstate Commerce Commission Arty Posta

Untitled fragment hints at fatal accident aftermath

Fragments describe a fatal incident with a head injury and unclear details. The text references distress and a plea about a bandage, implying a death scene with the injured person possibly named Renale or Puete, but specifics are obscured.

Renale Ma — Puete

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