Decision strengthens townsite law in Goldfield case
Judge O'Brien ruled that a tenant who paid rent and held possession cannot later dispute the landlord’s title to gain ownership. The decision impacts most Goldfield property, blocking fraud and upholding earlier settlers' rights. Tex Rickard plans a $25,000 Main Street block project, signaling a building boom along lower Main Street.
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O'Brien
Goldfeld
Langan
Lilian May Finnegan
Bert Ulmer
Main Street
Goldfield
Land Office
Ujion
Tribune
J. P. O'Brien
Tonopah
Tex Rickard
Oil and Gas Struck in the Blair Vicinity
A Boston company sinking for oil in the Salt Marsh near Blair reportedly struck oil and gas yesterday afternoon. Goldfield telephones confirm the report and say the Gold Field agent received a Blair telegram. Cars were sent from Goldfield toward the scene as several firms probe the marsh for oil.
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Blair
Tonopah
Boston
Goldfield
Tariffs Expected Reduction on Iron and Metal Goods
Washington observers report a likely 14 to 20 percent cut in duties on iron steel and metal products as the new tariff bill takes shape following testimony before the Ways and Means Committee.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Grand Jury Indicts Man for Murder in Nevada Town
Nye county grand jury reports to district court with several surprises. Fred Newton of Round Mountain indicted again, this time for murder with bail set at 5000. Co M McKillops indicted for assault with intent to kill after wounding Ida Jewell. Bail 2500. Turner Confrey and Flanigan not indicted on high grading charges. no bill and released. Secret indictment placed under seal with a 10000 bond. party unnamed.
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Nye County
District Court
Fred Newton
Round Mountain
Newton
Co. M. McKillops
Aseauit
McKillops
Ida Jewell
McKillop
Turner
Tom Confrey
Pat Flanigan
MacNamara
Murder at Rawhide Claims Witter in Midnight Duel
W B Witter, thought son of a University of Washington professor, was shot and killed in Rawhide at midnight Saturday. A R Friday, formerly of Cripple Creek, allegedly fired. Jeve Smith was with Witter. A jury found Witter died by a shot from his own gun amid the duel, while Friday faced rearrest on peace bonds.
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Rawhide
W. B. Witter
University of Washington
A. R. Friday
Cripple Creek
Witter
Jeve Smith
Hriday
Freddie Weeks Prepares for December 10 Fight in Goldfield
Freddie Weeks began training yesterday at the Big Casino for his bout with Martin Hefron set for December 10 in Goldfield. Weeks plans to stay training locally until the day before the fight and then travel south for the final preparations. A large crowd of local observers gauged Weeks condition, and all expect a hard hammering match. Hefron began training in Goldfield.
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Freddie Weeks
Big Casino
Martin Hefron
Goldfield
Weeks
Herron
Goldfeld
Court case Nye and Ormsby Bank v McKane continues
The Nye and Ormsby County Bank versus John McKane remains in district court with a jury unlikely for several days. Attorneys will begin arguments this afternoon. A divorce was granted Monday afternoon in district court to Kitty Sullivan from Dan Sullivan on grounds of extreme cruelty.
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Nye and Ormsby County Bank
John McKane
District Court
Kitty Sullivan
Dan Sullivan
McCormack Praises Gold Circle Prospects In District
J C McCormack, a mining expert from Goldfield, visits Gold Circle and speaks highly of its potential. He predicts large mines and notes the district shows strong evidence of future prosperity. His remarks follow Cripple Creek Leadville and Goldfield successes.
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J.C. McCoormack
Goldfield
Gold Circle
McCormack
West
Cripple Creek
Leadville
Clifford Bonanza
Gold Circle News
Sheriff Sale Notice for Nye County Mining Claims
Notice of sheriff sale in Tonopah Nevada following a District Court judgment against Nevada Queen Mines Company. Property includes Lightning Johannesburg Congo Sacajawea Wyilkukum mining claims in Nye County within Goldfield Mining District. Sale postponed to December with date changes noted by deputy.
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First Judicial District
Nevada
Exmeralda
Wr. B. Ogden
Queen Mines Company
Tonopah
Nye
Biate
Johannesburg
Congo
Sacajawea
Wyilkukum
Nye County
Tax Payers Urged to Pay Taxes at Once in Tonopah
Warning to taxpayers to pay taxes immediately. The notice warns of long lines at the Nye and Ormsby County bank where the Tonopah tax roll is kept. The advisory emphasizes not waiting until the last day to avoid crowding and delays.
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Tonopah
Nye and Ormsby County Bank
Clifford Realty Co Offers Town Lots and Mining Properties
The Clifford Realty Company lists all Clifford district mining properties and Helena Townsite realty interests. Daily inquiries flow in and they promise best possible prices. Address The Clifford Realty Company Helena Clifford Nye County Nevada.
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Clifford l District
Helena
Clifford Realty Company
Clifford
Nye County
Nevada
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