British Adventurer Pryce Arrested on California Indictments
General Carl Rhys Pryce, a British soldier of fortune linked to insurgent leadership in Lower California and the social revolt, was arrested in San Francisco by a US marshal on ten indictments for violating the neutrality laws. He could not post $50 bail and will be taken to Los Angeles this afternoon.
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San Francisco
Carl Rhys Pryce
California
United States
Los Angeles
Resignation ends Seymour era as San Francisco police chief
San Francisco police chief John F. Seymour resigned after a two week tenure marked by court battles, writs, and the removal of three commissioners. D A White succeeds him as chief, backed by Mayor McCarthy’s ally network and tied to the San Francisco Gas and Electric company.
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San Francisco
Janes
John F. Seymour
San Franciato
Seymour
D. A. White
McCarthy
Atrigsle
White
The
San Francisco Gas and Electric Company
Pure Food Commissioners Visit Tonopah
Professors S. Ross and C. E. Denamore of the University of Nevada are in Tonopah on official business under the federal pure food act. They will inspect the local food supply, verify labeling, and ensure compliance with the law. Notify them of any evasion. they are staying at the Mizpah Hotel.
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S. 2. Ross
E. Denamore
University of Nevada
Tonopah
United States
Mizpah
Clark and Wilson Urge More Activity in 1912
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania on June 17 Champ Clark and Governor Woodrow Wilson addressed the largest Democratic mass meeting in Central Pennsylvania in years. They spoke on the Democratic triumph and urged renewed efforts for 1912.
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Clark and Wilson
Harrisburg
Champ Clark
Woodrow Wilson
Pennsylvania
Small town ablaze near Aberdeen injures and deaths reported
June 17 amid a large fire in a small town 100 miles west of Aberdeen. Two men are dead and many are injured after the blaze spread from a nearby village. Firefighters fought the flames through the night.
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Aberdeen
Convicted man buys own ticket to jail in Cripple Creek
William Gleason, sentenced to ninety days for felonious assault in Colorado Springs, walked to the Cripple Creek county jail unaccompanied carrying his papers. He bought a railroad ticket from Colorado Springs to Cripple Creek, ate a hearty meal at a restaurant, and then reported to jail.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
William Gleason
District Court of Colorado
Yrlen
Gleason
Colorado Springs
Old Halifax property to begin operations near Belmont site
The Old Halifax property east of Mount Oddie near Belmont will start up next week. A new shaft will be sunk about 500 feet east of Belmont and 200 to 250 feet south of Halifax's north line. Expect mining of the Belmont ledge with minimal crosscuts and a temporary hoist until heavy machinery arrives.
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Halifax
Mount Oddie
Belmont Company
Belmont
Halifax T
Erly
Manhattan Mining Gains Momentum In Tonopah Camp
Editor N H Mix of the Manhattan Mail reports Tonopah residents an improving mining scene. Miners diversify from high grade hunts to proving commercial ore bodies with several properties now on paying basis. New strike on Gillen and Ferguson lease at Union No 4 shows early potential. Bath Brothers finish 300 tons at War Eagle mill valued at 85 dollars per ton, Big Four begins 500 tons aimed around 50 dollars per ton.
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N. H. Mix
Man‘hattan Mail
Tonopah
Bath Brothers
War Eagle
Big Four
Secretary Knox Presents Contested Daly Portrait Voucher
Secretary of State Knox testified before a House committee on expenditures in the state department and produced a voucher for 2450 tied to the Daly portrait case. The artist received 850, leaving 1600 unaccounted as chairman Hamlin questioned the voucher's authenticity, while Knox objected to the accusation and Hamlin later absolved him.
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Washington
State Knox
House Committee On Expenditures
State Department
Daly
Hamlin
Knox
Teachers Selected for Next Year at School Board Meeting
At the June 12 meeting of the board of school trustees the coming year’s teaching staff was chosen with only two changes. Miss Louise Poll, Miss Helene Stavin, Miss Anna Bradley, Miss Georgia Bennett, Miss Miriel Robl, Mrs. Jennie Curieux, Miss Rene Y. Toss and Miss Edna Sullivan were named. AL TH. Yoder from Woodburn Oregon was appointed principal of the high school succeeding Claude Schoer. Miss Florence McNeil resigned to resume university studies.
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Board of
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Yoder
Claude Sehoer
Florence McNeil
Louise Poll
Helene Stavin
Anna Bradley
Georgia Bennett
Mirlel Robl
Jennie Curieux
Rene Y. Toss
Berkeley Police Hear Talks on Weeds
Berkeley June 17 The Berkeley police department plans a lecture course on city ordinances for officers led by City Attorney M Greens. The first talk Monday will discuss grass weeds and rubbish causing worry to municipal authorities and police over sidewalks and gutters needing clearance.
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Berkeley
College Town
M. Greens
Postoffice to Open Earlier Windows Start at Eight
A change in opening hours for the post office takes effect tomorrow morning. Windows will open at eight o clock instead of twenty minutes past eight, to allow purchases and transactions before the morning train departs.
Baby Boy Arrives at Flint Home in Butler Visit
A baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Flint. Both mother and child are reported doing nicely. The piece notes bright pictures and distinct music at the Butler venue with fair overall reception.
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Mike Flint
Fire destroys Spooner's Station on Overland Stage route
In Carson City Nevada on June 13, Spooner's Station a famed overland stage stop at the summit above Lake Tahoe was destroyed by fire. Once a ranch home this historic site on the route associated with Hank Monk and Horace Greeley fame is lost.
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Carson City
Nev
Spooner
Overland Stage
Lake ‘Tahoe
Hank Monk
Mark Twalh
Horace Greeley
Disturbances Signal unrest in Mexican regions
News from Mexico City reports disturbances of a revolutionary character across Jalisco, Tabasco, Vera Cruz, and Mexico state. Officials note unrest and possible return of Madero, while a rebel leader named Vera threatens Toluca with a force exceeding 100 men to reorganize the state government.
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Jne
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Republic
National Palace
Madero
Jalisco
Tobasto
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Lake Chapila
Cuayancan
Tabasco
Ueown
Comalaco
Vera
Isesium
Boys Run Away From Parents
Two boys aged about 12 fled Manhattan on two saddled-less horses and rode overnight to Tonopah. Officers caught them in the city, but at a relative’s request they were placed under care and later again disappeared after stealing a match to rekindle their ride.
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Manhatta
Manhattan
Tonopah
Capital Relocation in Manchuria Chooses Changchun
News reports that the new viceroy of Manchuria has decided to move the capital from Mukden to Changchun. The reason cited is Changchun’s superior seafaring position for closer contact with Russia and Japan. The steamer Tacoma Maru brought details yesterday. An entire new show is scheduled for tomorrow at the tora.
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Victoria
B. G
Jones
Tacoma Maru
Manchuria
Mukden
Changchun
Tora
Fourth of July sports plan changes in Cousin Jack wrestling
At the Fourth of July committee meeting plans changed from drilling contests to street Cousin Jack wrestling in Tonoply with a canvas ring and cash prize. Ju gent war team composition is undecided with mines, married men, or single men proposed. Finance expects total celebration funds near 1500 dollars. A sports committee meeting is set for Monday after school and general committee meeting for Wednesday evening at Mor.
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iWeenstriee
Cousin Jack
Tonopoly
Mor
Special Picture at Idora Theater This Evening
Electric fans and ventilation promise the Idora theater will be the coolest spot in town for tonight. Harvey Reese Alfrey Sisters boxing act returns by popular request along with Ten Nights in a Bar Room as headliner. Shows run about an hour and a half, with 2000 feet of film. Also featured are Whittle and Jarvia with wooden shop dancing and a changing daily program. Presbyterian church schedule and services listed for St Patrick Street with Rev Herman J Burnham.
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Tdora
Harvey Reese
Alfrey
Ptatt
Fetiredom
Firatrun
Fim
Thora
Whittle
Jarvia
Presbyterian Church
St. Patrick Street
Bible School
Herman J
Burnham, Minnister
Elks Observe Flag Day Observance Tomorrow
The local lodge of Elks will observe flag day tomorrow at 12:30 o'clock at their hall on Main Street. The program published in the Bonanza yesterday will be rendered. Knights Templar parade and dining the Butler tonight.
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Lodge of Elks
Main Street
Bonanza
First Baseball Game of Series Tonopah vs Goldfield
Tomorrow opens the series between Tonopah and Goldfield at the local park with both sides confident. Goldfield fields Hopkins Reilley Selix and Seite while Tonopah lists Willetts Hopkins Albright Osgood Dinter Moon Hutton Quilted and others. Umpire assignment pending with a 2 20 start and 50 cent general admission.
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Tonopah
Goldfeld
Goldfield Boys
Hopkins
Reilley
Selix
Seite
Tonopal
Unt
Goldfield
Lamer
Grayson
Crosby Creesseveeer Eens Perty
Reilley See
Dinter
Moon Yee
Hutton
Seereseeen
Ore Shipments From Tonopah Mines Total $126 725 Value
Ore shipments from Tonopah mines during the past week amounted to 2300 tons. The report lists shipments from Belmont Tonopah Extension and Montana Tonopah with totals around 10 38, 980 and other figures. The estimated value of the ore is 126 725 dollars.
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Tonopah
Montana-Tonopah
Former Mexican President Dina Arrives in Vigo Harbor
Dina, former president of Mexico, arrived by steamer at Vigo Harbor yesterday after sailing from Vera Cruz. The visit underscores ongoing diplomatic exchanges between Mexico and Spain.
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Spain
Dina
Mexico
Vera Cruz
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