08 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1913
Page
1
Memorial services of the Elks draw large crowds as Denver endures famine pressures. Martial law remains to ensure delivery of essentials with reports of a staged ceremony, a tolling catafalque, music, and a eulogy honoring departed brothers.
Denver endures a historic blizzard with 45.6 inches of snowfall and 126 inches depth estimated by officials. Three feet of drifted snow blocks traffic while coal shortages force closures of hotels and offices. Crews battle the storm to deliver food and fuel to Cripple Creek and stranded train passengers near Summit. Relief parties advance from Colorado Springs to reach the crippled train and crew.
The rural district discusses shifting from a one room school to a multiroom rural academy in partnership with state education officials. Proponents argue it would integrate agricultural training at a practical lab level, improve teacher pay and student outcomes, and provide access to larger community resources while preserving village life.
Nye County Medical Society held its annual gathering at Dr Connie Hat's office Saturday night. Elected officers include President Valdon, Vice Presidents Wishes and Dey MD, Treasurer Mela, and board members Dr BL Grigehy, Dr Robert ONAal, Dr Alex MoInturn, and Dr Mae ternomn.
Charles B. Knox, president of the Montana Tonopah Mining Company, is recovering in Bermuda after a severe typhoid attack. He is convalescing and plans to return to his business duties in a few weeks. Also noted is his connection with the Aurora Coubilited Mining company at Aurora.
James McAuire former Syracuse mayor pleads not guilty to charges after admitting solicitations totaling eight thousand dollars. Bail set at fifteen hundred dollars as the inquiry continues under Democratic committee scrutiny.
Hon. JR. Sanders Nye County district attorney delivered the oration at the Goldfield Elks event and was met with hearty applause. He then returned to Tonopah to attend the Tonopah meeting.
The report by Ra mont W Parker shows U S mineral production rising sharply since 1902 with iron ore copper gold and petroleum values expanding dramatically. Coal and natural gas values also surge, driving total mineral output to about 6 billion dollars in 1912 from roughly 1 billion in 1902.
Weather worsens for thousands of evacuees in Houston area as relief trains fail to reach camps. About 96 people are confirmed drowned with 20 lives lost in Brookeire and Brazon River district as rescue efforts stagger.
In Bingham Dec 8 footprints and a blanket found in the Clah Ape mine suggest the desperado Lopez remains entombed. Officials press on with passage exploration as some residents oppose continued mining, fearing danger to searchers.
Enthusiasm ran high as the public attended the opening basketball games in the new Wheh school gym. Four games featured juniors seniors and teachers in lively matchups with the sophomores claiming the championship after a 14 to 1 finish. The freemen and eighth grade squads showed strong play and teachers faced early roster depth challenges.
HL Karner, an elderly prospector, travels with two canes and shows a sample of uranium ore taken from a claim located between Valview and Wonderee in Charent County.
Weather note reports yesterday high of 47 and low around 36 with unclear phrasing and garbled units. No verifiable locations dates or station names are identifiable from the text.
A ragged field report notes Amty Asmwelared Prent in Juarez as Chihuahua's federal governor prepares to greet General Villa and surrender the city. Troops march, civilians flee, and a border crossing at Presidio Texas sees twenty advance units reach Ojinaga.
The battleships Kanway and Compeotiont Wave sailed from the meet for Vera Cruz Mexico and Guadtonume as other divisions head to the United States.
A reported strike in Cush appears unfounded as the Cush Boy reports steadier formation and better conditions in the last 24 hours. Rock at shaft bottom 1820 feet shows quartz and iron impregnation with noticeable slams of chanting and shifts in quartaite.
JFP Yout secured an option on the Goodwin and Plomas mine and the Hattie Mountain Spout. A new company forms to begin active operations with a mill and water supply, enabling extraction from surface to bedrock. Philadelphia capital backs the MacDonald and Copper Queen holdings as work starts soon in Copper Basin.
The coroner's jury found the death of Mrs. M. M. Clymont due to carbolic poisoning while she was insane. Her husband testified she faced an attack of disorder of the stomach and a delirium. The funeral plans and family movements followed, with notes on another case in New York where insanity is the defense in a murder trial.
Washington reports a Department of Agriculture bulletin questions bouillon cubes as real food. It finds they are concentrated salt with little nutritive value and costly versus homemade broths, noting typical cubes contain up to two thirds salt and sell for 10 to 20 cents an ounce.
Fragmented OCR text reports officials ordering merchants in northern Mexico to sell provisions at formal prices amid unrest. Mentions federal mobilization, transportation routes to Chihuahua and Nuevo Leon, and disrupted supply lines.
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