06 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1915
Page
1
News trims reveal Congress opening with both houses reconvening after a nine to ten day recess. The session marks a new political balance as Republicans in the House pursue leadership while Democrats contend with internal and national issues.
A solemn Elks Lodge of Sorrow service was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The gathering featured a lengthy list of members, prayers, readings from a Goldsmith work, and an invocation by Theloden, followed by musical selections and a closing benediction. The event reflected fraternity and reverence as attendees observed the community loss.
The wedding announcement reports Miss Kirghen Florehco Uhlir marrying Mr Stuart F. Lane of Berkeley California. The ceremony took place Saturday as noted by The Messenger and attended by friends and family. The groom’s father is mentioned as being at the wedding in San Francisco.
In a brief court order the jury acquits M Gregor after deliberating for five hours. The defendant, charged with whisky possession and intent to distribute, faced a tough trial with disputed evidence and testimony from witnesses across the docket. The judge adjourned proceedings as the verdict was read.
A garbled report describes bullion being forwarded by the Extension Company toward a Wallie Pars 104.100 ute fm Oththian with a mention of silver and a time cue. The text is heavily distorted and names appear as misread phrases.
Kedward Waldesund, a Tonopah resident for eight or nine years, died Saturday at Wallace. A Norwegian youth, he was aged about woyeare, and left relatives, described as a young man of exemplary character. He departed Tonopah last month, then moved to Thin. The funeral will be held as per the tonural notice.
Ed Chafey, operating near the George J Netty property at Marietta, south and west of Mina, sent a large shipment of lead ore. Charlie Dodge hauled ore to the stake at Reilewiite, then traveled to California after completing the haul. The Marlette district shows consistent, heavy ore activity with ongoing shipments forthcoming.
Rev Frederick H. Mena, pastor of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church in Garerville for nine years, will preach tonight and tomorrow evening. The Presbyterian church has offered the new philern. Menzel plans to spend time meeting congregants prior to services. his past work has impressed locals and drawn attendance.
The administration asks Congress for major military spending, proposing total outlays around 162 million for the army and 211 million for the navy, with increases over last year. The plan includes aviation and signal corps funding, and a large naval program adding 27 million for hulls and machinery of two battleships and other ships.
An OCR fragment notes RSltain and French forces in the Balkans with references to Monastir, Athens, and Petrograd. It mentions former Greek leadership advising abstention from vote, calls for restoration of Alsace Lorraine, withdrawal from Belgium, and Serbia seeking peace.
Rebels attacked police in Shanghai, killing several officers and wounding others as a clash erupted early morning. The assault involved around forty rebels who struck after a civilian was alerted and set off a fire, with authorities responding to the violence.
Congress adjourned for a committee to notify the president. Real work will begin tomorrow when the president delivers the annual address at the joint session. Defense measures dominated, with focus on national policy and legislative items. In Clark County, Thompson, a Montana Tonopah Mining Co. employee, returned from Good Springs after supervising mill erection. the Belmout mills chief turned over the plant to him. Shorty Kelly, arrested for burglary, faces charges as police report the theft of a diamond ring and about 20 in cash. he is held in the county jail.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a noon reading of relative humidity at 67 percent and a mention of a Sino or Sinna event with a 29 percent figure yesterday and again a year ago. The text is garbled but indicates weather observations at Tonopal and references a United States observer.
Nearly 180 items are asked by the Army engineers for the maintenance and improvement of rivers and harbors for the year beginning next July. The estimates include Humboldt harbor and bay for 466,000 dollars, Se
Washington December reports show estimates for the largest peacetime federal spending plan in U.S. history. The proposed outlay totals 1.285 billion dollars, up 170 million from last year, driven largely by administrative costs for prepared news and a rise in direct Army and Navy expenditures.
A mammoth California petition vanished en route from Wilmington Delaware and arrived in Washington. A procession marked the event as the Anthony amendment was introduced in the House by Mondell. Suffragists later presented themselves to the president at the White House in a dramatic display of advocacy.
Ambassador Bernstorff today presented to the State Department a communication asking for the reasons for the U S request to withdraw Captain Boyed and Captain Von Papen. Germany considers this contrary to diplomatic procedure and argues the United States should merely indicate that the attaches were withdrawn.
H Garlinghouse and son visited Mina to arrange sale of ore from Wallace Lode to Western Ore Purchasing Co at Hazen. Pete King opened an ore shoot on Copper King with $100 per ton returns. Wallace Lode assays showed gold 4.40, silver 85.60, copper 87.4 percent per ton value $402.5, with further samples expected to confirm rich source.
The sacred musical at the Presby terian church last night drew a packed house with fifty to one hundred turned away. The program praised director Hawk and organist McDonald. An excerlant spirit prevailed and the choir received a gift pin. The offering totaled a little over 342 dollars and the congregation looked forward to a bright future.
Early reports indicate about 440000 people passed through the main gates on the closing day as the exposition winds down. County residents describe routine business and a steady stream of visitors expressing overall satisfaction with the event.
Fragmentary note indicates a shipment of ore from a gem mine. Names Moret, Bhetdan, Kershaw appear amid garbled text. Mentions Srmanl wt wf bow 12 tame UP and Sliver State, but details are unclear.
Word from Rochester announces the new fifteen thousand seven dollar cyanide mill of the Nevadetackard Company has commenced operation. It processes about one hundred tons per day and there is sufficient ore on hand. The start date and other details are obscured in the damaged text.
Fragmentary notes show a county court session with unsettled pleas and disputed rulings. Names and places are unclear but reference three weeks of proceedings and a decision on a case of eviction and public notices.
Ed Clifford Jr of Stone Cabin remains ill with pneumonia. Two physicians attend him as relatives are notified and his aged father Ed Clifford stays by his side. The condition is reported as encouraging though the circle has not yet closed.
Frances, daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Pook, was taken to Reno several days ago with an affliction of the ryen. She is under medical care in a hospital and is improving. The family expresses hope for a complete recovery. Advertion in the Donsnsa.
A well attended executive committee meeting at Mizpah discussed giving a Christmas tree to Tonopah children at the Airdome on Christmas day at 1:90 pm. Funds include a $100 donation from Mine Operators Association and $25 from the Poult July celebration treasury. Subcommittees report strong progress and the event aims to benefit both children and adults with public exercises.
J M Jensen operates a mining property in the Douglass Camp and is optimistic about the outlook. The Western Nevada Miner notes good ore shows on the Douglass estate and Hard Towers lease, with Ackerman stacking ore and Emmons with a new partner securing strong finds. Prospects are described as brighter than in years, awaiting more capital to spur development.
Harry Hutte, early settler in Weatert Novara, died in San Francisco before surgery. Son of Argonauts who came during the California gold rush, he had extensive local ties and spent time in Tonopal in the early days. He will be buried in San Francisco.
Tonopah Extension Mining company shipped a camload of concentrates weighing 31 tons. At 30 dollars per ton, the value reached 9,200 dollars. This shipment completed the mill cleanup for November.
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