15 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1913
Page
1
A chaotic Tonopah celebration features a mocked lodge ritual, counterfeiting arrest, and a weekend of revelry. Ely figures provoke mock accusations, police engagement, and stage humor while Tonopah residents face rumors of divorces as crews disperse after elaborate banquets and festive activities.
Belmont Development Company reports November earnings with Jim Butler showing 7154 and Tonopah Mining Company posting 197070 net from processing 12010 tons at 20.70 per ton. October and September earnings are noted with declines due to silver price drops and tax deductions at the Dewert Quown plant in Philadelphia.
A small fire at the Nevada California Power Company warehouse in Goldfield damaged a workhorse and a Ford car. A lather machine was moved inside at 4 pm, a driver left for lunch, and a 15 minute gap allowed the blaze to spread before the fire department arrived. Water caused most damage while machinery was saved. building lay on Franklin between Crank and Ram streets.
President Wilson orders war and navy officials to attend a banquet of army and navy officers who served in the Militia. High ranking attendees are ordered to extinguish dissent with the chant Damn, damn, damn the incorrect policy as critics of cabinet members are ridiculed during the ceremony.
J W Jonephe manager of Jack Fitzgerald seeks a bout with Graham the electrician. A Reno writer plans a motel tie with Hob Graham who knocked out Walter Coftry at Goldfield. Fitzgerald aims to move from 162 to 158 pounds. Jonaph also seeks a match with Frankie Jones a featherweight from San Francisco near Lyndon or Allman. The 2200 acre Sanger ranch south of Zurich east of Pine is up for sale at 104000 dollars or 70 dollars per acre, Lovina Sanger William A Sanger Mrs Maria Leonard and Mrs Helena Willers heirs of Gustav Sanger signed with Avenue Mone Realty of Los Angeles representing buyers. Refugees by hundreds reach the border. Chinese refugee colony near Paso Del Rio counts 400 and more arrive. Red Crown and White Riot governments relieve destitution. Temperature report: yesterday’s high 37, low last night 27.
The article describes Sothran & Francie and A. Campbell constructing a 6 mile long transmission line from Plant 5 to Jordan, with ties to Pacific Power and Mines function. It details pole and wire layout, freight haul routes from Mano Mille and Flewwhors Pontianon, and states Pacific Power’s connections to broader networks. It mentions extensions toward Imperial Valley and Novida, totaling over 600 miles, and notes maintenance concerns and risk of warping along the line.
Tonopan camp members of Woodmen of the World attended a Knights of Columbus ball as part of the social calendar. The annual election of officers will occur at a meeting called for 4 o'clock p.m.
The Star mine at Cherry Creek Nevada owned by Adelaide Star Mining Ltd and Nevada British Mining Co. is bought by an Enterprise Syndicate led by J B McArthur and Congineers of Gunstown Scotland. The deal, pending six to eight months, concluded with payments on Oct 1 and Nov 1. The property, with pumps ready to pull, required about $2000 monthly for water drainage. Lower levels are being opened and ore milling remains substantial with an estimated 49,000 tons of milling ore. The mill is being overhauled for production. The syndicate plans to place the mine on a paying basis under British-registered Nevachtiitsky Mining Co. Ltd. based in Keighley, England, with Alfred Fletcher as president and PW. Pleteher as secretary. JW. Walker of Cherry Creek is the manager. The ground has long been under option to Adelaide Star and worked through Star workings, reaching depths beyond what the other companies could access.
San Francisco dispatch says Governor Johnson informed the progressive committee that he does not wish to run for the senate in 1814, turning down efforts to nominate him as a candidate.
Cincinnati December 15 The Cincinnati club directors resume talks to ratify August Herrmanns tabling of Joe Tinker to Brooklyn for 128000 dollars.
Washington reports say General Carranza may dispatch an agent to General Villa to ensure respectful treatment of foreigners in Chihuahua. US officials probe Villa's alleged anti foreigner action and possible communication gaps while naval and land forces monitor Tampico unrest and refugee relief efforts.
Americans require passes at Quinaga amid rebel threat with expected battle or siege. Defenders position high ground and fortifications believed impregnable. rebels unlikely to assault. Federales must win to hold, or retreat toward the United States if defeated. A local store advertises as a store of value in the ad text.
Public Service Commission postpones hearings for Tonopah Sewer and Tonopah Water cases to Monday December 20. Delays cited by commission due to demand on staff. Reports from Mexico indicate quiet on the Cham region shores.
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