14 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1911
Page
1
The Tonopah National Rifle Club will hold a three day shoot starting Monday December 23 ending Christmas day. New rifles arrived and everything is in readiness. Shooters will use the regulation army target. Proceeds from the Thanksgiving shoot went to the Tonopah free public library.
Rescue teams at Cross Mountain mine in Bryceville Tennessee report a group of miners alive after crushing incidents. Rappings heard inside as four of five rescued men surfaced with messages scrawled on pencil stubs, signaling hope for more survivors within hours.
A riotous outbreak interrupted a large mass meeting in support of arbitration treaties proposed by Taft with Finland and France at Carnegie Hall. Twenty eight reserve police were summoned to police the hall during the disturbance.
A small cutter vessel operating near several Chinese gunboats was looted by pirates yesterday. A significant amount of British property was stolen in the incident reported from Hong Kong on December 14.
The Tonopah Miners Union is planning a large Christmas dance on December 28 with committees chosen to ensure success. The president selected reliable workers to organize the event, promising top music from the Casino Theater orchestra and a renovated hall. Proceeds will aid union members who are incapacitated, aiming for a grand social and financial success.
Edward Smith and an appraiser from the Underwriters Association of San Francisco are delaying public announcement while inspecting the Florence Goldfield mill fire. President A D Parker arrives from Denver Thursday to meet with Thomas Lockhart and Florence directors to decide future policy. The Florence shaft has been repaired the old head frame installed and hoist and compressor back in operation as miners resume development per pre fire plans.
The Goldfield Consolidated Mines company sent 15 gold bars weighing 953 pounds with a value of 221941.09 to the U S mint in Denver via American Express under heavy guard. In other news, Inomas J Lynch was re elected president of the National League of professional baseball clubs.
Tonopah Lodge No 1062 held a large charity dance at Miners Union ball with Galdamith’s Orchestra from Casino theater. The 11 o’clock toast by H Mcintosh Reno Lodge recalled fallen members and celebrated Elks ideals amid a crowd praised for vitality and fellowship. Continued on page four.
This afternoon at a o'clock E J Oren and Jim JoJo faced Judge Tf H Atkinson on gambling law violations. Last Monday night a raid led by Sheriff Afattey resulted in five arrests at the California Beer hall and the Big Casino. C T Brown and B J Isaacs pleaded guilty and were fined or sentenced. Tomorrow hearings and sentencing are scheduled, with Ed Uren and Jim JoJo among those awaiting court action.
The Butler theatre presents a carnival program tonight featuring four reels including Black Beard from Selig with a dramatic ship burning sequence and a Vitigraph item Daughter of the Clown plus Too Much Turkey. Tomorrow the theatre stages a minstrel show with several specialties.
New York reports reveal prosecutors arguing defendants acted to manipulate Ely Central stock for personal gain. Telegrams show urging buying to lift prices, later followed by declines as traders moved shares. Witnesses note altered books and ledger entries before May 22, 1910 as part of the defense case.
Saturday only sale at Peart's offers a one fourth discount on selected toys. Deals feature popular items and toys with limited stock. Saturday shoppers should arrive early to secure best choices at Peart's store.
Children in Tonopath anxiously await Santa Claus. On December 24 at Miners' Exchange hall a large Christmas tree and toys will be set up by the Tonopah Miners' Union. Small boys and girls should arrive promptly by 1 20 p m on December 25.
Telegram from Santa Claus to Tonopah children announces his visit before Christmas at Miners' Exchange hall to distribute gifts to the well behaved and review conduct. He will preside over the event and prepare presents for those who are deserving, noting bad children should not expect rewards.
Six cars of freight were received yesterday at the Tonopal and Goldfield depot. The consignments include one car of machinery for the Manhattan Associated Mining company at Manhattan, one car of oil for Tonopal Extension Mining, one car of coal for Wilkes Warehouse Company, and three cars of parcel merchandise for Tonopah merchants.
Chris Stepich, once owner of the Frisco cafe and recent four months in Goldfield, is back in Tonopah and plans to stay, praising the town as the best Jimmin in the state.
Editor W. W. Booth departed on this morning's train to Reno. He plans to attend a three day session of the newly organized Nevada State Press association.
The Delphi carrying Princess Royal Louise Victoria Dagmar, Duke of Fife, and children ran ashore south of Cape Shartel near the Straits of Gibraltar. Rough seas made the position perilous. the princess and family were evacuated by lifeboat while a French warship helped land two men and children. The Duke of Fife stayed aboard.
One day event in Reno features bankers from the state and editors gathering to form a press association. A rash start with a July sale is noted, offering one fourth off.
A holiday message notes Santa Claus will distribute toys to every boy and girl, with no favorites or exclusions, ensuring equal gifts for all in the season.
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