Death Valley Scotty Makes High Rollers Stop in Winnemucca
Death Valley Scotty, now residing in Humboldt range country, visited Winnemucca where he entertained locals with lavish spending. He flashed large bills at a bar and bragged of upcoming business moves in Black Canyon and New York, hinting at options on rich mining properties.
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Winnemucca
Death Valley
Scotty
Humboldt Range
Rockefeller
Black Canyon
Humboldt House
Bootty
New York City
New Ore Body Struck in the Tonopah Mine
On the Tonopah Mining Companys Red Plume shaft fifth level a blue sulphide ledge was encountered about 500 feet west of the shaft. The ledge runs diagonally, width about three and a half feet, value estimated at 18 dollars per ton with an assay reported over 300 dollars per ton. The company has held back details previously.
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Red Plume
Tonopah Mining Company
Blackburn
Iife
Jury Deadlocked in Thomas O Young Murder Trial
After twenty eight hours the jury failed to reach a verdict in the Thomas O Young murder case. The panel stood six for conviction and six for acquittal. Policeman William H Hens was killed on June 4 outside a San Francisco saloon on Pacific street after an altercation over drinks.
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Associated Presa
San Francisco
Thomas O. Young
William H. Hens
Dunne
Heine
Pacific Street
Young
Helos
Big Show at the Butler Monday Night
Local talent and the Butler theater cast present a mammoth bill to raise funds for a first class musical comedy company from San Francisco. Fifteen local performers join Goldfield and Tonopah talent plus boxing matches and animated pictures for three hours of entertainment starting at 8 p.m. Mizpah grill offers dining.
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Butler Theater
San Francisco
Tonopah
Butler
Goldfield
Doings in the District Court and Prospector Notices
The District Court continued the Avery case to this morning due to the McKane case. William Martel’s case was also not heard this morning. Both cases will be before the jury. Location notices in triplicate and a handy affair for prospectors and miners, containing carbon notices in book, for sale at the Bon.
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Avery
McKane
William Martel
Crime charge after arrival in iron of the saloon
Thomas and his brother James faced charges after arriving at the iron saloon scene. James has not yet been tried.
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Thomas
James
Stock Market Quotations From Donnellan Brokerage Firm
The following quotations are furnished by the reliable brokerage firm of Kenneth Donnellan & Co. The notice lists current bid and ask prices for key stocks and financial instruments along with brief market commentary.
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Kenneth Donnellan & Co
Enormous Work of the Mail Department Report
Washington reports the railway mail service handled over 21.6 billion pieces of mail last fiscal year with 35.6 million requiring special attention. Returns and corrections totaled 18.99 million. A new division for Oregon Washington Idaho and Alaska is urged along with travel expenses for clerks and retirement pay for aging or disabled workers. The year spent 81.17 million on transportation with net savings from new weighing methods and rate equalization. Car space readjustments saved 272 thousand, and a commission was formed to study half lines with final approval for full pay on forty foot lines.
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Washington
Dec
Railway
Stewart
Railway Mail Service
Oregon
Idaho
Territory of
Alaska
Congress
Postal Reforms Expand Weights and Rates Across Routes
The report notes added mail weight allowances from Valdes to Fairbanks Alaska and other main lines in Alaska. It also records failed attempts to establish semi weekly sailings New York to Porto Rico as carriers stick to Saturday departures. Parcel post conventions were expanded with the Netherlands Uruguay Italy France and Austria and the Bolivia Chile Ecuador and Peru rate dropped from 20 to 12 cents per pound.
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Valdes
Fairbanks
Alaska
New York
Porto Rico
Netherlands
Uruguay
Italy
France
Austria
Bolivia
Chile
Ecuador
Peru
Elks Plan Memorial Service at Eagles Pavilion
Elks memorial services set for Sunday at 2 p m at the Eagles pavilion. All members are asked to meet at the Elks hall at 1 30 p m sharp. Public invited. Signed GEO B THATCHER E R W J AGNEW Secretary.
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Elks
Eagles’ Pavilion
Brother Elks
Elks’ Hall
Geo. B. Thatcher
E. R. W. J. Agnew
Knights of Columbus Anniversary Ball Planned for December 10
The Knights of Columbus announce their anniversary ball for December 10 at the Miners' Exchange hall. The arrangement committee promises a standout event with attentive guest comfort and aims to attract over a hundred Goldfield members to assist in a memorable evening. H J Hall Co advertises four year port and sherry at $2 per gallon.
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Knights of Columbus
Miners’ Exchange Hall
Goldfield Order
H. J. Hall & Co
Clifford Realty Company Seeks Nevada Mining and Townsite Interests
The Clifford Realty Company advertises expertise in mining properties in Clifford district and realty interests in Helena Townsite. It claims daily inquiries and the ability to secure the best prices, with on‑site knowledge. Address: The Clifford Realty Company, Helena Clifford Nel County Nevada.
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Clifford District
Helena
Clifford Realty Company
Clifford
Nel County
Nevada
Deportation of Five White Slaves From Chicago
Five French women deported from Chicago under the government crusade as the first case of alien white slave removal. Dr Charles D Davies Chicago immigration chief escorted the group to New York for repatriation to France. The women were brought by Alphonse and Eva Dufour who fled Paris after a raid and forfeited bonds.
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Chicago
Charles D. Davies
New York
France
Alphonse
Eva Dufour
Paria
Welcome for British Fleet in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro reports preparations to greet the British cruiser squadron under Admiral Sir Percy Scott, recently arrived from South Africa. Local newspapers publish special English editions to mark the visit.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Sir Percy Scott
South Africa
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