02 Jun 1913
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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1913
Page
1
Taxpayers crowd the county treasurer’s office as delinquents face penalties and deadlines. The article cites apportionment totals from May 4 including Tonopah and nearby districts, with amounts listed for interior and outside areas.
The report describes a high–spirited baseball game at Veneration Park in Tonopah. Key players include Widder, Brown, Hatton, Silver, McDonnell, Peek, Wine, Pulwidder, Moore, and Taylor. Pitcher Widder struck out nine, while Batters faced strong defense and notable plays throughout the game. Attendance was small.
A MacNamara bullion shipment of seven bars weighing 1000 pounds total valued at about 12 000 dollars disappeared during transit in the late May period. The article notes the bars were handled by the Selby and Weir firms and warns the loss occurred in the early part of the year.
The pope marked his birthday today in a simple family gathering at home with relatives present. Local observers note a quiet celebration without public events.
Final tribute was paid as the late Tom Creighan was interred at a Tonopah lodge ceremony. The service included rituals by the Odd Fellows Owl and a procession led by the Hughes detachment and Tonopah Military Hand. Relatives and community members gathered to honor his years in the town and his lodge affiliations.
The charge against Prevnov, accused of inducing the eighteen year old daughter of her former husband to enter a donow hill, was not supported by evidence. The testimony by Prevowox exonerated him from guilt, and Investigator A Andersons found results in Prevoux s favor. Prevoux, a photographer by trade, faced travel plans to Golifield amid threats.
A garbled note describes port officials near Washington seeking help to avoid overwork while government aid is sought. The message mentions the port master general Burleson and states the office will open at eight in the morning and close promptly at six in the afternoon, with earlier closing in effect.
Teachers in Tonopah public schools are re elected for the coming term. New departments in manual training domestic science and a Kindergarten are to be added. The article lists returning staff for each grade and the high school faculty led by Superintendent W. Gelth.
County commissioners Crom Nye and Esmeralda plan a joint meeting in Goldfield to authorize a survey that will map the Nye and Esmeralda county boundary line. Commissioner Barlan of Beameralda attended and the action follows long-running boundary disputes linked to Tonopah.
The May report notes total precipitation near an inch with Tonopah at 60 percent of average and a high of 1 degree on May 4 while May 1 saw a low of 22 degrees. A strong wind traveled nine miles an hour, with a peak gust of 18 mph on May 12.
George Sohail was arrested in Portland and charged with murdering his wife and three children at their home. The case ties to a prior April murder and arson in San Francisco, with investigators noting life insurance on the family shortly before their deaths. Sohail, a 27 year Army veteran, faces extradition while authorities probe the brutal crime.
The Senate antitrust subcommittee began a probe into alleged Wilson tariff influence. Senators Taft Borah Hawke head the inquiry to verify if lobbyists sought or received contact with an American citizen.
President Wilson announced today he has filled key posts in the industrial communication and diplomatic services, with nearly all diplomatic appointments made and the rest pending. In Oakland California the State Dental Society convened with about eight hundred members present.
A discussion on the poor value of careless spending and the benefit of thoughtful buying. The article notes many Americans buy hastily, letting deals mislead them, and praises the Bonanza ad pages for guidance and reliable suggestions to improve purchasing decisions.
Sofia reports renewed steps toward easing Balkan disputes as Bulgarian and Serbian insurers meet at the frontier. London observers note no near settlement, while Saloniki reports of Greek-Serbian agreement widen to counter Bulgarian claims and troop advances halt.
The text reports a local meeting of Autoigts scheduled for the evening. It also mentions arrests of women from a disorderly house and a sheriff's statement about authority of arresting officers.
Fragmentary report notes another death linked to a Long Beach pier incident. Details are unclear due to damaged text but authorities confirm ongoing fatalities and related hazards at the scene.
Ely editor lauds Tonopah Nevada as a premier mining hub praising its rapid growth new mines and civic energy. He contrasts Tonopah with Ely and calls Tonopah a key driver of state development while noting water shortages and municipal tensions.
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