Capture of Lodz Turning Point of War
Battlefield reports depict Lodz as a turning point with Russian casualties scattered. Tonopah extension notes earnings at one dollar per share while stock demand edges higher despite silver price declines. Manager J G Kirchen cites improved ore grade and daily output near 260 tons, with regular dividend of one dollar per share yearly and no reserve drawdown.
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Lodz
Tonopah
Toneral
Bonansa
J. G. Kirchen
Germans claim tremendous victories in Poland and France
LODZ December 14 German commander Hindenburg says capture of Lody marks a turning point in Poland as Russian lines in northern Poland face pressure. Berlin reports severe fighting west of Warsaw with trench gains and French positions under pressure. British reports describe Allied and German actions across Poland and France including a trench leveled by artillery and submarine activity near the Strait of Otranto.
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Poland
France
Lodz
Lody
Hindenburg
Lode
Associated Press
London
Warsaw
Berlin
East Prussia
Mlawa
New Nordberg Hoist Installed Over Tonopah No 6 Shaft
A Nordberg hoist, one of the district’s heart engines, is being installed over Tonopah Extension Mining Co No 6 shaft. The 36 000 pound motor powers a double drum hoist with 1500 foot capacity and moderate speed. Foundations were prepared and installation is progressing. the hole will be ready soon.
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Nordberg
Tonopah Extension Mining Company
Concretin Foundation
Rendi
Maria chalcedony quarry boosts Nevada mining demand
An established Ute mining line in Nevada centers on the Maria chalcedony quarry eight miles northeast of Manhattan. Discovered by Qmar Maris, it yields pebbles for tube mill work, superior to Denmark or Alaska sources, with output two tons per hour and strong wartime demand driving consignments to Tonopah and a two carload order from Goldfield Consolidated Mines.
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Une
Nevada
Maria Chalcedony
Manhattan
Denmark
Alaska
Qmar Maris
West End
No Bonanza On Christmas Day
Ancient custom yields a holiday pause for the Bonanza press with no edition tomorrow. Workers plan a quiet day featuring turkey and family meals, while rents are relaxed and readings hope readers enjoy a festive respite.
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Bonanza
Hat
Wllen
Joan Muir Dies in Los Angeles Naturalist at 76
John Muir renowned naturalist dies in Los Angeles at age 76 after pneumonia. He fell ill while visiting his daughter Daggett and was transported to a hospital where he died at 10 am. Born in Scotland, he lived in Martine, California.
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Joan Muir
Los Angeles
Los Ang
John Muir
Daggett
Wan
Wim
Mr. Muir
Rootland
Martine
Callt
Tonopah Attorney Adds Ten Collection Volume
A Tonopah attorney renowned as a serious bibliophile reveals his latest treasure, a 1750 edition of Lindsay Murray’s dictionary, bought from the Lang collection. He values rare volumes over many new purchases, noting the 1703 civ il practice text as another prized item in his growing library.
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Byane
Tonopan
Elvil
Cone
Lindsay Murray
Dictionarien
Murray
Lord Byron
Andrew Lang
Arizona prohibition law to take effect January first
Lon Anglais Cal December 24 The Arizona prohibition law will go into effect January 1. The special United States tribunal refused to grant injunctions, and an appeal to the United States Supreme Court will be taken. At a Tonopah chapter Royal Arch Masons meeting the following officers were named Ranford Galvin high priest R 2 Highland king G F Witten treasurer ben af vente secretary
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Lon"anglis Cal
United States Tribunal
United States Supreme Court
Jalen
Tonopah
Royal Aveh Masons
Ranford Galvin
Highland
G. F. Witten
Nerthe
MB Turin
Trianurer
Ben. Af. Vente
Whyte 16 Still Alive Despite Hopeless Conditions
Whyte 16 remains alive though in hopeless condition after being shot by Jack Whyte. Authorities report no new developments as an inquiry unfolds. Whyte is paralyzed from the breast down, yet arms function and conversation is possible. Surgeons say death is likely soon. The gun remains unrecovered as sheriff and police continue efforts.
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Richards
Sheriff's Office
Police Department
Itseum
Whyte
Kates
Tonopah
Arraignments In Nye District Court Lead To Several Pleas
In Nye County District Court Judge Averill presided over morning arraignments for multiple defendants. Tom Shipe pleaded not guilty to an attempted assault with intent to cause great bodily harm, with trial set for January 18. Enrico Pavol pleaded guilty to manslaughter. judgment scheduled December 6. Harry Atfield and T. McDowell pleaded not guilty to fraudulent checks. trial set January 21, with demurrers in related charges sustained and new information to be filed. Harry Stratton to be arraigned for grand larceny later. Mike Charavieh to be arraigned this afternoon on theft charges related to mining positions. The district attorney’s opinion on a burglary charge against Francis Burton released pending new information. A civil case, PD McLeadon v Bertram, will go to trial Monday.
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Nye County Grand Jury
Averill
Fifth Judicial District
Tom Shipe
Wan Wee
Enrico Pavol
Harry Atfield
T. McDowell
Harry Stratton
Frank Feldman
Mike Charavieh
Francis Burton
PD. McLeadon
Teb Bertram
Rlage
Tonopah Thermometer Readings Reported Today
Observer records show thermometer readings for Tonopah with times listed as today and a year ago. The text is incomplete but indicates meteorological observations from early morning hours and mid afternoon, reflecting historical daily climate data.
Charles Slavin Sealed As Sheriff Choice In Nye County
Charles Slavin conceded as the choice for sheriff in Nye County after a contentious recount. Judge Dunseath affirmed the accuracy of the tally, stating the Thomas Elqvia contest aimed to correct errors at the third precinct and that further counting was unnecessary.
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Charles Slavin
Nye County
Ie Socialist Party
H. ‘Thomas
Justice Dunseath
Thomas Elqvia
Lears
Dunseath
Tonopah mining developments show steady progress at multiple claims
Work on the Musser Bottomley lease advances with eastward drift and diagonal crown cutting. A brecciated quartz vein at the Moore & Ewing and Williamson estates yields fair gold and some silver values as it loosens to deeper footwall areas. Blue Ribbon claimers Taylor and Sheppard drill to 26 feet along the hanging wall, showing panning values around 16 a ton and stronger terms at depth.
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Musser
W. Taylor
W. H. Sheppard
Blue Ribbon
Gold Hill
Campbell & Kelly Abatt
Wotoot
Toland
Only One Member of Family Escapes Fire Tragedy
A five story tenement fire trapped most of a family on the top floor. Four members suffocated and the fifth died later. The victims are Mrs. Mary Corso and three sons and a piece. Arthur Corso, the sole survivor, is a telephone operator at Polytechnic Hospital and learned of the tragedy after his mother was taken to the hospital.
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York
Tvo
Mary Corso
Arthur Corso
Polytechnic Hospital
Hin
Vospital
New Military Governor Promises Protection
Keim, newly appointed German military governor of Limbourg, outlined a proclamation promising protection for agriculture and hoarding, and pledging favorable treatment of farmers and local commerce while asserting authority over the province.
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Terialee
Reeseal Keim
Limbourg
Knights of Columbus Dance Planned Despite Protests
Tonopah council No. 1160 announces a New Year’s Eve dance at the Knights hall with an orchestra, inviting all friends of the order while opposition to reports of young men being drafted remains. The item reflects resident unrest over war reports and German soldiers.
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Rewunens
Tonopah
Knights of Columbary
Amy Ada
Worst Flood Ravages Santa Cruz Region After Week of Rain
The Santa Cruz river rages in a generation as floods wash out railroad tracks and sweep away buildings. Seven days of rain cause widespread damage across southern Athena with two Mexicans drowned and a stranded train after 30 hours. passengers remain hungry but believed safe.
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Segoron
Dee
Santa Cruz
Athena
Christmas Day Marriage Preliminaries Issued Nearby
A marriage license was issued this morning to Cupid Daniele and Ida Marts Holm. Both natives of Finland are 26 years old. They will marry tomorrow by Justice of the Peace Dunseath.
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Cupid Daniele
Anders Wilhelm Johnson
Ida Marts Holm
Fineland
Justice of the Peace
Dunseath
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