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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1908
Page
2
Management of the Anza warns patrons not to pursue papers from any carriers as selling papers is prohibited. Carriers have no authority to sell papers and distribution is restricted to authorized channels.
Pittman chairman of the reception committee explains nearly a hundred Tonopah distinguished residents from all vocations will join a reception effort for Democratic delegates. The group will meet each train and escort visitors to headquarters on East Street, with bridges distributed at headquarters.
The column notes departures and returns of numerous individuals: Jim Baver leaves for the south. Herman Reischke arrives from Revoloso. Mr. and Mrs. H Troll depart for San Francisco. Judge James G. Sweeney arrives from Carson. Miss M McNamara plans Goldfield trip. Otto Brown arrives from San Francisco. W B Sallender returns from Bishop. M O Corey back from Salt Lake and Yellowstone trip. Mrs. William Pangburn backs from visit to Judge J B Lindsay. J J McQuillan and J William Douglass families back from camping. Terry Mustain returns from the coast. Ethel Haneaker expected from Los Angeles. Mine Alien Haneaker undergoing operation and recovery described.
A lively crowd departs this morning for Blair for an Eagles Elks excursion featuring a Tonopah club baseball game against a Blair nine. The winner nets 360 dollars from funds on deposit with J. Grant Crumsey. Tours of Pittsburg Silver Peak works are planned and a brass band and drum corps will accompany travel and return.
Chief Marley raided the Hermitage saloon after a southbound train confrontation. Two men, including a one leg amputee, fought over a bartender with a razor, were jailed and deny knowing each other. Hearing set for Monday morning.
Ownie Dougherty and J J Ash fought yesterday afternoon starting near the Alamo saloon and continuing to the sidewalk. Police Chief Malley intervened with officers, arresting both. Each posted a $60 bond for release. Also included is Tonopah weather data for the week ending August 28.
The Nevada First National Bank of Tonopah, a United States Depositary, questions why no National Bank in the western states failed during the 1907–1908 financial disturbance. It urges readers to open an account, highlighting bank strength and resilience amid the panic.
The Republican county central committee met at L A Gibbons law offices and set primary day September 12 and county convention on September 21. Delegates are apportioned among towns including Tonopah 24, Rhyolite 9, Beatty 4, and other districts with single and small allocations.
Arthur G. Raycraft, general manager of the Manhattan Dexter companies, reports strong ore yields and active mining at Manhattan Nevada. He cites 130 tons from the Shea lease yielding 30000, predicts richer ore from Hanson Getchell and Stewart leases, notes new equipment by Hoosier Mining, and foresees major growth for the camp as leasers expand operations.
A South American official says the government threatens a naval display to force action. The republic’s president orders immediate communication that such demonstrations require the usual license fee before proceeding.
A stern magistrate confronts a prisoner who pleads a believability issue after a prior warning. The exchange centers on credibility and repeated court appearance. The dialogue tone reflects courtroom tension and a hint of irony.
Buckboard pans tongs and encased Becker scales plus a small Becker Bons button scale. Outlet priced at 226 dollars. Price 75 dollars. Room 2 Midland block Colorado Springs Colorado August 30 sale bargain nicely furnished house six rooms gas electricity water 35 foot front corner Howards street and Oddle avenue 19 dollars time furnished
The thin heading will be rum up to date of conventions and charged at the rate of $10, payable in advance.
A terse note reads Leave Tonopan. 8.10 a.m. Gen's Supt is addressed by ROHAN in a shouted message. The fragmentary text preserves a tense call to action noted at a limited time.
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