Notice on paper sales by carriers
The management of Samy Bonanza warns patrons not to purchase the paper from any carrier. Carriers lack authority to sell papers and the practice is prohibited.
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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
2
The management of Samy Bonanza warns patrons not to purchase the paper from any carrier. Carriers lack authority to sell papers and the practice is prohibited.
Governor Dickerson wires J P Vandamnan and Thomas F Dunn of Goldfield inviting South Nevada delegates and Democrats to join his party for a Denver trip leaving Reno July 3. The special train will carry attendees from Reno and surrounding cities with a minstrel show planned by Berkeley Lodge and additional entertainment at Lake Tahoe.
Fred Tarbell of Hownd Mountain and others visit Tonopah as many townsfolk arrive for business and social rounds. Notables include Martin Artin Blair, W B Forster, Mrs Tarbell, John Miller, Henry Bush, Mrs Townsend, RichardWatnos, George Thateley, Newton Crumley, George Holwworth, B W Clapp, F B Sowell, A G Cadogan and family, James Molesworth, Nale, Mrs Eugene Howell and children, and Henry McLauglhin and J Hinks. A stockholders meeting for Tonopah Se and Praitiage Co is set for June 20 at 2 pm in the Nevada Club rooms.
Fragmentary article notes a police office move to a new building at an address on Malin Street with references to certificates of formation and sale of a Matty Honaues Certificatee of Ineation, mentioning Alamo calgon. Names and details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
W Clapp and W D Forster returned from Goldfield after negotiating Democratic National Convention travel. A special Southern Pacific train will run from Reno on July 3, part of the Overland Limited, delivering delegates within five hours. Round trip fare is 62.25 from Tonopah or Goldfield. Returning is set for July 20, with many state officials aboard including Governor Dickerson.
Preparations for the July Fourth celebration in Tonopah proceed with nightly meetings and firm financial backing. The Elks club hosts a planning session outlining events such as three legged race, race Derby, nail driving, eye race, women’s and girls’ races, a 100 yard dash, bicycle rifle, horse race, fat man’s race, tug of war, and a club men’s relay. A double and single-handed driving contest and a fire department match are slated for May fifth, with an afternoon baseball game to follow.
The Democratic Club schedules a regular meeting in the Brougher Govan building. The event promises a lively session with many speakers expected to address attendees.
Casino Athletic Club managers learned that Jack Sullivan, known as Twin, will reach Tonopah by Saturday morning and immediately begin active training. He will be quartered at the Casino for workouts, with Mustain and Sullivan drawing favorable comment from sporting circles and a likely large attendance at the Casino Arena.
The Lay Verns and Tonopas Railroad for Denver schedules a special trip noted as well aired. Reservations must be made by Monday June 22 with berths at 1 dollar and rail options via Rio Grande through scenic Colorado. Seventy five passengers have signed up and a committee will ensure timely sign ups. The trip will be decorated with streamers and invites to all political affiliates.
June 17 Cornelius P Shea of Cambridge, former national president of the Teamsters Union, was arrested after failing to appear and was taken to the Federal Building. He pleaded not guilty before U S Commissioner Hayes, bond set at 1000 dollars, with charges similar to those against Joseph W Campbell of Bunker Hill Stables in Charlestown.
Louisiana will not become a prohibition state as the legislature indefinitely postpones consideration of a referendum on statewide prohibition. The House of Representatives voted against the Donkeau bill, delaying action on a statewide prohibition referendum. In New York a gold export deal to Germany reaches 600000 dollars, part of a larger 41,250,000 total engaged for export in the current movement.
Keep money safe with deposits rather than hoarding it at home. The ad urges opening or adding to accounts at Nevada First National Bank of Tonopah, a United States depository, with a year end 1908 invitation for new names to be on the books.
Two colored men arrested for fighting in front of Tonopah Club appeared in Fudge Bris sell's Court and were fined one dollar each plus costs. A rabbit's foot in a rear pocket was cited as reason for the light penalties. An onlooker noted a cemetery moon and thirteen palings guarding the graveyard. The judge, known for cautious reading, sent the unexpected iron back to the treasury.
H Goetz announces the Palace Hotel opening to be held Saturday June 26 at the former butcher shop and saloon location. The notice urges any financing or binding inquiries to contact the Bo Yanzp and solicitor. Miss Cassie Johnson withdraws from the Goddess contest.
W C Russell, recently returning from mining work, reports business brightening and banks in New York offering ample money for general use though specie funds stay tight. Russell plans Nevada travel. Fire Department rules are to be drafted under Board of County Commissioners guidance after talks with District Attorney McCarran.
Miss Abbie Hayden has withdrawn from the Goddess of Liberty contest, ending her participation in the local pageant. The move closes her bid for the title as organizers note no further entrants are affected.
Advertise in the Daily Bonanza notice for Booth Mining Company of Goldfield stockholders meeting at the Lothrop Davis Building Tonopah on June 15 1908 at 3 o clock p m to elect a board of directors for the coming year and transact other business. J W Stewart.
List of uncalled letters for the Tonopah Post Office for the week ending June 16 1908. Call for the same and buy advertised. A fee of one cent will be charged on each of the names listed including Blake Burk Brown Brown Brown etc and many others such as John O Donnell Barney Richardson George E.
The notice outlines a complete program featuring drilling contests in single and double formats with prizes of 850 and 100 dollars. It mentions baseball, fine literary programs, and street sports ball events. Rates from Mina and others are listed as part of the event.
Fragmented OCR notes show a railway mix with times such as 10.00 and 10.3, mentions of San Francisco Ogden Ogden and Lake 245, and references to Through Pullman service with dining cars and buffet service on various trains. The text is garbled but implies connections, routes, and fare details across multiple cities.
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