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Tonopah Daily Bonanza

Location

Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1911

Page

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Former Tonopal man shoots wife in Denver restaurant

Augustus W Marshall, 43, a Reno born professional gambler, shot and killed his wife 25 year old Mrs. Marshall eight times in a Denver restaurant where she worked with George Chute, the claimed paramour. Marshall surrendered to police. Chute fled and later admitted leaving Reno with Mrs. Marshall.

Denver Augustus W. Marshall Marshall Reno Chute Pla More Fm Automobile Eighth Street Sheriff's Office Marshal

Strike IX Mexico Postmasters Raise Split Sparks Turmoil

The June 12 dispatch reports a continuing strike at the Asarco smelter in Torreon and a government grant of 4 strike raises to $100 a year for postmistresses in California and Nevada towns. Wage figures for Nevada towns Winnemucca Virginia City and Eureka are listed, with nearby mines affected by the turmoil. Suspect Arrested Oregon City Police hold a man after a murder at Ardeowall near here. fingerprint ID is being pursued.

Torreson Mexico Asarco Torreon California Nevada Oregon City Ore William H. Hill HM and Philip and Dorothy Rintoul Ardeowall Here Man Milwaukee

Big Four Leasing Case Settled Out Of Court

Cecil Chapman sued Peak Steen and Ciila in a long running case known as the Big Four case over an estate. The suit was settled out of court with Chapman receiving 10000 dollars and court costs to be paid by the purchasers. The matter involved leasing disputes and an accounting of expenses.

BIG Four Leasing Cecil Chapman Peak Steen Ciila Chapman

Change of venue sought in Manhattan lease suit

Nye county district attorney J A Sanders went to Reno to press a venue change in the Mack and Green versus Plamanaz and Veith case for 1000 dollars for legal services. The defendants are mining men of Manhattan. Judge French took the motion under advisement after Sanders appeared. Mack and Green reportedly represented Plamanax and Welch in a complex leasehold title dispute. the prior year ended with a settlement that dismissed all pending suits.

J. A. Sanders Nye County Reno Mack and Green Plamanaz Veith Manhattan Sanders French District Court Plamanax Welch Manhattan Dexter Isis T Keno Journal

Big Four lease shows high grade ore body near winze

In the south drift on the 200 foot level of the Big Four Leasing syndicate lease a four to five foot wide ore shoot lies under the bottom of a winze. It should run 60 feet long with 80 feet of backs and average over 66 dollars per ton. A 1000 ton mill run is planned at War Eagle after Bath brothers’ 200 ton run ends mid next week.

Big Four Leasing Syndicate War Eagle Bath Brothers

Judge Massey and Harston Fined in Reno Court Brawl

In Judge French's Reno courtroom last Wednesday a scuffle occurred between Judge Massey and attorney Harston. Each was fined twenty five dollars for the disturbance.

Judge Massey Reno Harston Judge French Massey

Captain Harold Hammon Dead From Poemalie Poisoning

Ban Antonio reports Captain Harold Hammon of the pay master's staff in the department of Texas died suddenly yesterday from pomalie poisoning. The notice mentions a show and a 10 cent price, with unclear context.

Ban Antonio Tex Harold Hammon Department of Texad

Fire Sunday in Rear of Beckley Saloon

Tonopah residents answered a general alarm to a blaze in the rear of Beckley saloon formerly the Original Package. Firemen dashed toward Beckley’s residence by mistake then redirected, reaching the Main street hydrant and quickly suppressing the fire with chemical or hose lines. No injuries reported as wind aided suppression.

Tonopah Beckley Milkpal

Public School Grade Promotions at Ponopah

A local Ponopah public school announces promotions across grades from sixth to eighth. Students promoted include Allen Bowler, Logan Butler, Helen Clondenning, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Nellie Holland, May Kendall, Margaret Benn, Weldon Mushott, Mildred Fottler, Vera Bowler, Charles Gilbert, Catherine Zeni, Lena Rolin, Madeline Wilson, John Harrington, Gordon Massey, Fannie Holmes, Nellie Hayden, Jamie Rogan, Marguerite Hallihan, among others. The report notes attendance and practicality concerns for several students.

Allen Bowler Logan Butler Helen Clondenning Blanche Collins Cletus Court Rey Clarke Isabel Davis Elizabeth Fitzgerald Vida Freer Gr Bowler Rose Floyd Elmer Goetz Nellie Holland Janie Jolne Edith Joyner Nellie Lovelock Lietly Mannix Flossie Murton Gorman Nelson Janes Mushett Wl Murphy Will McFadden Daniel McNell Inez O'Connell Bergin O'Connor Tom O'Connell Loretta Pohl Lit Quick Thurswan Romm Witte Turner Louis Traubert Wl McFadden Florence J. Mnel Acner Minnevanth May Kindall Margaret Benn Weldon Mushott Mildred Fottler Vera Bowler James O'Connell Lavina Shields Albert Gilbert Claire Lawrence Bernice Pengelly Bila Perry Helen Kinsella Gertrude Antoniazzi Georgia Bennett Manoh Charles Gilbert Catherine Zeni Lena Rolin Madeline Wilson Emma la Montague John Harrington Gordon Massey Fannie Holmes Louie Traviland Nellie Hayden Dora Joiner Joseph Murphy Josephine Butler Marjorie Macey Henry Gilbert Jay Smith Loretta Waleh Fannie Migging Harry Montague Mabel Boga Roy Simpson Bernal Stewart Mabel Quick Jamie Rogan Marguerite Hallihan Addie Marply Gertrude Rippingtom Fred Swing A. B. Bradley

Fourth of July Benefit Dance Tonight at Miners' Exchange

Fourth of July dance committee of Miners' Exchange invites the public to a benefit event tonight at 8 o'clock sharp. Music by Butler Orchestra. Gentlemen urged to leave coat at home and wear neat shirts. Tickets have sold well and a good line is expected for all attendees.

Danciy Butler

Oklahoma Heat Proves Deadly in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City reported the year’s first heat death as temperatures hit 99 with 93 elsewhere in the region. Muskogee saw 103 as Joplin shattered June heat records, marking an unusually intense spell as officials warned the public to stay indoors and hydrated.

Kansas City Oklahoma Oklahoma City

Former Tonopah Lady Grace Moorman Dies After Short Illness

Word was received in this city of the death of Mrs Grace Moorman nee Ernst who passed away at Hly New after an illness of only a few days. Mrs Moorman ran and conducted the Belmont house in this city and was widely known. She was a daughter of Mrs Grace McCann of Belmont. The deceased leaves a husband four brothers two sisters and an aged mother.

Grace Moorman Ernst Hly New

Boston bridegroom dies days before Everett wedding

Albert A. Borsky of Boston died in Everett Washington three days before his planned wedding to Dr L B Malin's daughter. A coroner's jury ruled ptomaine poisoning from canned salmon caused the death. The household hosts also fell ill but recovered. his body will be sent to Boston for burial.

Everett Wash Albert A. Borsky Boston Borsky L. B. Maliin

Two Marriage Licenses Issued In Tonopah Saturday

A Saturday license issuance records Nikolai Kestikievari 28 and Ellen Haaranen 25 natives of Finland residents of Tonopah. Another license issued to Nikolai Chiatovich 29 and Milnes Ljubisaged 25 natives of Austria residents of Tonopah.

Nikolai Kestikievari Ellen Haaranen Finland Tonopah Nikolai Chiatovich Milnes

Morris faces jail after assaulting father in law

Morris was arrested Sunday night for assaulting his father in law, Henry Green, and appeared before Judge H. H. Atkinson this morning who offered a $100 bond or 50 days in jail. In default, Morris was sent to jail.

Morris Henry Green H. H. Atkinson

Lander Livestock Company Relocates Head Office

The Lander County Livestock association directors move the main offices from Austin to Reno. The new office will share space with George Wingfield’s offices. The move consolidates a major Nevada land and ranch holdings operation including thoroughbred stock once owned by the late Governor John Sparks.

Reno Lander County Livestock Association Bel Austin Lander County Reng George Wingfield Nevada John Sparks Miln

Intent to Found Temple Claimed in Testimony

Kingston row reports testimony from George P. Patterson in a Saturday hearing in San Diego County, California. Patterson, a Newcastles, Pa., banker, contests his mother Mrs Horror la Thurston's will which names Katherine Thig ley of Point Loma, California. Theosophical society and weekduary Negaron are cited as noting Mrs Thurston’s plan to establish a temple for the misery and needs of all nations, guided by a “great Jehovah” spirit message.

Kingston N. Y San Diego Seounty California George P. Patterson Newcastles Horror la Thurston Katherine Thigley Point Loma Theosophlc Society Thurston

Hays Sets Automobile Record in Wild Plains Run

Jim Hays known as the Oklahoma id chaperoned a party to Manhattan to inspect mines. They carved a new trail to the northern camp, often off road. An attempted rabbit shot struck a Urer, delaying a seven and a half hour trip. Participants in the speed test were Bob Pohl W A Berry C T Vandevort and Harry Bryant. The group vows to walk next time to avoid wrecks from mile a minute driving.

Jim Hays Oklahoma Manhattan Jim Mr. Hays

Manhattan Miners Elect Officers

The Manhattan Miners union No. 241 elected officers on June 6 for the rest of the term. Elected: President Tom Reid, Vice-president William Tease, Secretary-treasurer Wm O'Brien, Recording secretary Jack Gillan, Conductors Robert Grant and J Arcalin, Wardens Marty Stanler and Scott Kelly, Trustees W A Morgan Martin Kettering and Tin Wann, and Morgan as delegate to the 19th annual Western Federation of Miners convention in Denver.

Manhattan Miners’ Union Western Federation of Miners, No Tom Reid William Tease Wm. O'Brien Jack Gillan Robert Grant J. Arcalin Marty Stanler Scott Kelly W. A. Morgan Martin Kettering Tin Wann Ninteenth Western Federation of Miners Denevar Wo A Morgan Post

Bonanna Job on Mce Printing Trial

A fragment notes a printing job for a commercial press with unclear names and dates. The line hints at a trial or test run involving Bonanna and Mce, suggesting a small-scale printing project or equipment test. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.

Desmond Sisters At The Butler In Weeklong Engagement

Thompson and Desmond sisters open a week at the Butler theater with a retooled act. The act, praised in West Coast press, promises new songs and dances nightly with dynamic trio performances. Also showing Edison and Biograph pictures: A Case of High Treason Himmie on a Tark Kokmik and Salnty Leron.

Butler Theater Tonepah Desmond Sisters Alphin the Butler Los Angeles San Francisco Mr. Thompson Edison

Aviators Fall to Their Death in Germany

German flyer Johan Thal Meer Schendel, who on Tuesday set an altitude record of 6584 feet, died yesterday in a crash with his mechanic Voss. Schendel, a novice pilot, had reached about 1640 feet in a Dernér monoplane when the craft went vertical and failed to glide, ending the attempt to eclipse the world altitude record with a passenger.

Johan Thal Germany Meer Schendel Fel Tis Voss Sehendel

Italian Attempts Death by Own Action Sunday

Police were summoned near the depot Sunday morning to a report that J. A. Clogna had attempted suicide. Drs Grigiby and McDonnell treated the patient with antidotes after ingestion of carbelic acid and other drugs. Domestic trouble is given as the cause.

J. A. Clogna

Birthday Party for Mildred Swinn Hostess Anniversary

Sunday afternoon a birthday party was held at Mildred Swinn’s home to mark her 11th birthday hosted by her parents. Guests included Alberta Turner Grace Fowler Alice Bowler Arleen Dalzell Norlen Goldsmith Luella Roberts Blanche Collins Plorence Hallihan Victor Mut Mona Guthrie Mae Starr and Mildred Swinn. Dainty refreshments were served and a group photo was taken by Thomas Mackey.

Mildred Swinn Alberta Turner Grace Fowler Alice Bowler Arleen Dalzell Norlen Goldsmith Luella Roberts Blanche Collins Plorence Hallihan Victor Mut Mona Guthrie Mae Starr Thomas Mackey

Town Practice Baseball Game At Volunteer Park

Yesterday afternoon the town baseball players and many fans gathered at Volunteer Park for a lively practice game. Prout and Spencer pitched, the squad performed well for the time in training, and Der McDonell was chosen captain to select a nine for next Sunday's game against Galdhelt.

Volunteer Park Prout Spencer McDoonell Galdhelt

One of the best aete of the sea at the Butler

A brief notice describes a notable sea-related event at the Butler location, highlighting quality and appeal. The fragment indicates a prominent gathering or showcase focused on maritime interests, inviting patron attention and participation.

Butler

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Dor Ade Reeute Cme Reno Legal Firm Department Ponopah Public Schools Francie Fowler Jamon Butler Anna Crittchfeld Susie Mine Fon William McDonald Inga Criteb S Hold Cecile Warren Arhin Nelteon Muskogee Joplin Bastile Desmond Thompson Dermad Erma Wardle Isabelle Sinvio Bian Shigide Zotta McDonald Kyle Lute Laura Higglos Lander Livestock Company MAES Lander Couty Livestock Association DY RE New York Pine Mine OF Pictures Herr Schendel
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