Switching rates held for rail yards in San Francisco and LA
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a temporary hold on new switching charges by railroads in San Francisco and Los Angeles until March 1. Merchants had challenged $2.50 per car for siding placement as unfair. after appeals, the charge remains in effect awaiting court decision.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe Railways
Mother of Mrs C H McIntosh Passes Away
The death of Mrs. Clarence M Hunt mother of Mrs C H McIntosh was reported from her home in San Francisco on Sunday December 25. McIntosh rushed from Goldfield court to be with her as the end came. The burial is expected in San Francisco. She had many Tonopah friends who mourn her loss and regretted the distance of the family.
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Clarence M. Hunt
C.H. McIntosh
San Francisco
McIntosh
Goldfield Court
Tonopah
Train Crews Killed in Wrecks in the East
The Hed Runner on the Chicago and A lto railroad crashed into a freight train near Farmer, Missouri killing four trainmen. In Mercer Bottom, West Virginia, three trainmen were killed and two injured in a collision of two Baltimore and Ohio freight trains.
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Associated Ress
ST. Louis
Chicago and Altos
Farmer, Mo
Parkersburg
W. C A
Baltimore and Ohio
Mercer Bottom
Well Known Magazine Writer Bermnett Dies in Yacht Collision
Key Wits reports the body of Captain Stuart Bermnett a magazine writer and owner of the yacht Phra was found near the western banks. His wife and Parker one of six aboard the Phra believed drowned after the yacht sank in collision with the yacht Jottig Sunday. TM others were picked up.
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Associated Prova
KEY Wits
Stuart Bermnett
Phra
Hils Wife
Herman Parker
Baltimore and Ohio machinists settle after eighteen months
By Associated Wiresn Baltimore. Dec 27 After being idle eighteen months the striking machinists of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad today reached an agreement with the company and will return to work. All kinds of ruling and binding at the Bonanza.
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Associated Wresn
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
The
Bonanza
Old Time Resident Sent to the Asylum
Marcelle Madur, longtime Cortex Belmont resident, was examined by a lunacy commission in district court and adjudged sane before being committed to the state hospital for the insane at Reno. A native of France, he appears rational but has lost his mind. He was taken to Reno by Sheriff D. Robb and will be turned over to asylum officials upon arrival.
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Marcelle Madur
Cortex
Belmont
Natives of Caroline Islands in Revolt Reported
A German cruiser Emden departed for Ponape in the Caroline Islands amid reports of an insurrection. The rebels are said to have killed four Europeans and five natives, though the colonial office says insurgents number about 200 and most natives remain loyal with 160 soldiers under the governor guarding the area.
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Caroline Islands
Preas
Tsing Tsun
China
Emden
Ponape
Carolina Islands
Berlin
Colonial Office
The
Carolinas
Prominent New York Bank Seized by State Authorities
The big Northern bank of New York once named the Hamilton bank, with branches in Harlem and the Bronx, was taken possession of today by the state superintendent of banks. It holds deposits totaling over six million dollars.
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Associated
NEW York
Nec
Big Northern Bank of
The
Hamilton Bank
Harlem
Bronx
State Superintendent of Banks
Prisoners Escape From Kansas City Farm Under Honor System
Eleven prisoners at the city farm fled early today after burning a window to create an opening. Guards reported the facility operates under an honor system while twenty four inmates did not attempt the escape.
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Associated Arena
Kansas City
City Farm
Speeds
Complicity Arrest Tied to Nye County Flash Killing
Deputy Sheriff Marshall and State Trooper Taylor return from the eastern part of Nye County with J N Byrne and J A LaBeau, both Jones district residents, in a probe of Carl Flash's death. The coroner's inquest reportedly found a gunshot fatality, with conflicting accounts. A preliminary hearing for Byrne and LaBeau was postponed two days due to missing witnesses.
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T. 5. Marshall
B. Taylor
State Police
Carl Flash
J. N. Byrne
J. A. LaBeau
Jone
Flash
Bryne
Lae Bea
Lim
Fred
LaBeau
Sherif Ryan
Jandey County
J. A. Foley
Round Mountain
Marshall
Taylor
Nye County
HN. Atkinson
No Rage Death by Own Action in Texas Report
Houston Texas October health bulletin shows 4 074 births and 1 911 deaths. Whites account for 4 174 births with 1 578 deaths and blacks 341 births with 23 deaths. Twins totaled forty four sets, all but one white. Triplets include one white and one black.
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Houston
Texas
Prominent VAAN Legion Member Dies
Major William P. Huxford, longtime recorder of the military order of the Loyal Legion, dies in Washington after 22 years of service. Local civil matters include a marriage license issued to W. B. Goldsworthy and Margaret L. Chayman, with inquiries from Tonopal residents.
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Vaan Legion
Associated Press
Washington
William P. Huxford
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Robert G. Pohl
W. BE. Goldsworthy
Tone
Margaret L. Chayman
Tonopal
Andy Holkke
Mary, Lowe
Reno Minister Conducts Japanese and American Wedding
A Reno minister wed Takawa, a Japanese man, and Miss L A Frederick, a white woman, after local officials refused to join. The ceremony occurred at the West Street Methodist parsonage with witnesses. the couple then celebrated in Chinatown before heading to San Francisco.
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Redo State Journal
Tekawa
L. A. Frederick
Mack
Kelly
Tekiwa
Takawa
San Francisco
Clash Between Haitian and Dominican Guards Reported
A clash between Haitian soldiers and Dominican customs guards, reported by American customs officers in Santo Domingo, prompted a cabinet meeting and initial negotiations. The border dispute underlying the incident remains unresolved with no confirmed outcome.
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Esa
Haytlan
Bureau of Insular Affalfa
America Customs
San Domingo
Domini
Rebels control vast Big Bend region across border
A special representative of the El Paso Herald reports rebels hold the Big Bend area across the border from Texas. He says insurgents defend it with mountain passes and old brass cannons, are making shells at smelters, smuggling arms from Texas, and sending fighters to join the guerrillas in the Sierra Madre west of Chihuahua.
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Associated Prom
EL Paso
el Paso Herald
Big Bend
Texas
Taree Army
Arma
Negrgents
Sierra Madre
Chihtahna
Royal Arch Masons Install New Officers in Tonopah
Tonopah Chapter No 12 Royal Arch Masons elected and installed officers after a December 24 election. Newly installed high priest Meintings A I Smith king Wifr ay serje M O Corey treasurer H C Schmidt secretary livingstone captain of the host Sellstrom principal sojourner Stone royal arch captain Woodward Conlisk Harris masters of the valle.
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Tonopah
Royal Arch Masons
James H. Monteath
Meintings
A. I Smith
W. Ifray
P. S. Booth
M. OQ. Corey
H. C. Schmidt
Thomas Livingstone
F. L. Sellstrom
Edw. Stone
Royal Arch
Oe Woodward
J. W. Conlisk
R. Harris
The
Valle
Well Balanced Program At The Butler Theatre
The Butler Theatre presents a balanced bill including The Stolen Claim, The Way of Life, and the Toy maker, the Doll, and the Devil. The latter combines love, a masquerade, and a belief in animate creations with a devilish impersonation leading to a favored wedding.
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Butler Theatre
Butter Theater
Edison
Aucceds
Aviator Falls Seventy-Five Feet During Practice Flight
At the aviation meet in VOB ANGRLER Glenn Mare tti from Santa Ana tumbled 75 feet in a practice flight but escaped injury though his plane was wrecked. Nearby Arch Hoxsey reportedly reached an altitude far higher, surpassing prior records in a dramatic display.
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Glenn Maretti
Santa Ana
Arch Hoxsey
Man Receives Unique Christmas Gift in Tonopah
Parr Booth of the Tonopah Extension Mining Company celebrated a Christmas gift born Sunday as a daughter arrived in the morning. Mrs Booth and baby are progressing well per Dr Griga by who attended. Mr Booth remains under care with recovery expected.
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Parr Booth
Tonopah Extension Mining Company
Booth
Christmas Celebrations Light Tonopah For Children
Tonopah observers marked Christmas with church services and elaborate music. Santa Clark handed out gifts at the Tonopah Elke and Miners' union Christmas trees, many children returning for more presents. A miners’ union ball at the Miners’ Exchange Hall benefited the hospital fund. The day after was quieter with banks and offices reopening.
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Tonopah Elke
Miners’ Union
Santa Clark
Pullic
Ton
Eleven Dolls at the Butler Unclaimed
The article notes eleven dolls at the Butler remain unclaimed with several numbered tags listed. It mentions holding them at a location and references a forthcoming timber remult and travels by seraphane amid unclear details.
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Butler
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State OF Texas
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Lnmeine
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