12 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
1
Anticipated Ely Day events organized by Tonopah Lodge of Elks feature a reception and initiation of candidates led by Judge Coleman of White Pine County. The program limits attendance to under twenty one candidates and includes a backdrop of community fundraising and regional participation.
A large crowd attended a recent Elk ball in Tonopah featuring a strong orchestra and dancing. Notable attendees included Mr and Mrs Sprague and Mr and Mrs Adan as the program impressed guests with refined entertainment and full floor capacity.
The trial clears Thomas Maminery Grant Aillee Jabez Munk Komery Ary of Los Angeles and Eile Vranne of Toledo of charges linked to a May 18 1918 bank collapse. The case, tied to a Cleveland company, spanned months and involved executives from several financial entities. A separate note reports Nelson Sharp dying in Auburn New York by electric chair for a 1918 patrolman murder.
In Cachella valley California Bry Wash Wilson plans eight year cultivation of 60 acres near Ladle with Date trees. Initial investment and future yields forecast strong profits as dates may reach 600 per acre once crop stabilizes. Remaining land to be planted with almonds apricots figs and crops. Weather notes show high 42 degrees and low 9 degrees last night.
Washington dispatch reports Admiral Meteher’s message on Tampico shelling and rebel gains. It notes 3000 federal troops against 6000 rebels, 150 American refugees aboard gunboats, and British and German nationals aboard allied ships as the conflict escalates along the Mexican coast.
Mike Delle, a miner at Tithe Stary mine employed by Pitsburg Silver Peak Mining, is in custody after a shooting in Uint qlane Wednesday. Sheriff Ingalin of Geldfield moved him to the county jail for a Monday hearing, with Delle reportedly planning to go to Mines to confront the injured party. Deputy Ford met the train at Rhodes and escorted Delle by auto to prevent disturbances. The injured men are recovering. Delle faces a Goldfield hearing Monday morning.
Wy As ametaved remmy reports Major Martin Archer Shen of the British parliament conferred with General Carranza in Merida Mexico on December 12. He denied his mission was official. Colonel Juan Medina, Villas former chief of staff, also conferred.
The Paradise Valley cattle interests posted a $600 reward for the capture of Lawrence Gale, accused of stealing three horses from Ed Stock Land and Cattle Co. Gale reportedly drove the horses to Tonopah and sold them. He was arrested at Golconda by Sheriff Lamb, confessed, pleaded guilty, and received a sentence of one to ten years in state prison.
A treasured painting labeled a masterpiece has been recovered locally after being stolen from the Louvre in August. An Italian thief was arrested in connection with the case.
A scrambled report describes Ojinaga near the U.S. border preparing for a constitutionalist attack. It notes federal forces mobilizing with provisions from the United States and strengthened fortifications to resist the impending clash.
Explosion at a bottling works in New York injures several workers. A woman is killed and a man nearby loses an ear as the blast wrecks the building. Authorities suspect recent employee safety concerns as a possible motive.
Dr Arnold Lee testified that Hans Sehenidt and Anna Anmuller visited her office and expressed the intention of marriage. Rehmidt reportedly planned retirement from the priesthood after the murder and led a wounded person to his office seeking treatment.
Report from Los Angeles dated December 13 states President Joseph Smith of the Mormon church, after visiting Mexican refugees, noted heavy revolution damage and urged colonists to move into Arizona and New Mexico. Wells Fargo plans a new trial motion in the Nevada tax case. Sparks shops eye an electric plant with a magnet and heavy payload equipment.
New York December 12 The unfilled inventory of United Staten Steel on November 20 totaled 4 506 247 tons a decrease of 117 420 from October.
A damaged destroyer Vermont returns to Hampton Roads under convoy after compartments flooded and one engine damaged. The ship proceeds on the port engine at about eight knots toward home, with the mission ending yesterday approximately 100 miles from Hampton Roads.
New York December 12 reports state during the sixth day of a long race ten shots were fired at dawn near Mullison Square. Rival groups clashed over police assignments for the event causing a panic though no one was hurt.
An unsigned memo from the San Francisco bureau notes Henry may mount a bid for governor if Johnson runs for Senate, or challenge Johnson if he seeks re election. The piece reflects intraparty maneuvering tied to California statewide contests.
Two labor gangs tunnel 600 feet underground in Mount Royal to connect the Canadian Northern line. The Hew tunnel links the path for trains and speeds a detour around the mountain, with completion expected within a year for through service.
Two men named Whitaker and Gon were released from a cabin in the Montesa milling district near Goldtid after being snowbound for over a week. They were assisted by Louie Adler and pon during escape from confinement.
Washington dispatch notes President Wilson is confined to bed by a bad cold. Andrew Carnegie visited the White House to inquire about his health and said Elihu Root would be the likely Republican candidate for president. The piece also covers remarks on party politics, the Senate currency debate, and anticipated fights in upcoming elections.
The Madison county man details a tale of a Tonopah Nevada gold strike linked to C. O. Kinmona and Harry Wilt. He describes a $1,500,000 company, a mine near Goldfield, a planned mill, and ore processing steps as Wilt and Emmons own the adjoining ledge.
In district court Muir v Weir opens tomorrow morning over rentation of former Buckeye Belmont interest in the Tonopah Buckeye Belmont company. Weir, once a stockholder, challenges dissolution and claims share in the new company. Recognition denied due to unpaid development expenses. Prominent mining lawyers forecast a heated case mirroring a famed district dispute.
A rough report describes a new road over the Austin Summit with opposition from local forest service members. The path would connect to Smoky Valley and pass near Reese River, Round Mountain, Millett, Manhattan, and Tonopah areas while linking Austin to Grand Valley Cortes Buckhorn and northeast regions.
The Tonopahuvgeo colony welcomes back Mra O Sneligro and four missionaries after extended home time. Mra Spots RYO assisted in purchasing their bailed on Water Street. Her return is warmly greeted as the community hopes for spiritual benefit from her presence.
Coffey of San Francisco meets Hob Graham the fighting electrician in a Goldfield bout at the Hipe podrome theater tonight. Coffey shows fine form and promises one of the best heavyweight clashes in southern Nevada boxing history.
Claude Miller 28, a worker at Gelely fear mine in Goldfield, was found dead on the eighth level while removing piping. There were no visible injuries and the body was discovered Wednesday afternoon by a colleague.
New York dispatch notes that mayor John Porroy Mitchell will not participate in the Democratic Party reorganization over the next four years, signaling a hands-off stance amid the city’s political shifts.
The Tonopah Company weekly report notes ore tonnage of 2775 with average value and 404 stamps in operation. Three hundred forty tablespoons? bullion totaling $42,040 was shipped, plus 42 tons of concentrates worth $17.40. A company official travels to Hearg ane tere at Mal Melphin amid Bolivian government changes.
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