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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1908
Page
4
A notice states that teams described as Subscription Emotions by Tall require advance payment. The broadcaster or organizer warns that services or access are contingent on prepayment and outlines the payment requirement.
Editorial notes Tonopah poised for a new era of ore production. Mentions key figures Hon. David Keith and Matt Connelly surveying the camp, Halifax and Tonopah Standard rumors, Buckeye finishing work, big strikes in the West End, and strong ore bodies at Extension Midway and other mines. Silver prices rise as business activity expands and political climate favors resumed trade.
The Sacramento Union notes growing calls for government action to handle defective, delinquent, and dependent citizens amid urbanite strains. A New York bill proposes a labor colony for vagrants and others, backed by Erie and New York Central railroads to curb tramp problems, with magistrates able to commit offenders for up to two years. A contrasting Socialistic state model is discussed, aiming to avoid unfair competition with existing workers. A Tonopah game is praised for drawing thousands, showing Tonopah’s local vigor.
Friends urge two Reno Tonopah lawyers for the Nevada Supreme Court on the Republican ticket. W A Massey, a former justice, is praised as a skilled attorney and clear thinker. Hugh Brown of Tonopah is noted as a strong legal mind. Neither seeks the nomination but would accept if offered. Massey’s career includes mining work in Tuscarora and defense of strikers during at railroad strikes. He later served on the Supreme Court with distinction.
A dispatch from the French Coast reports that Shagh tribesmen defeated the forces of Mutal Hafid the insurgent, with commiements at Marooce City. The message confirms a decisive engagement near Paris dated June 22.
Jack Sullivan and Terry Mustain have agreed to a twenty round bout on July 4 in Tonopah with a 175 pound weight limit. Referee Jack MacDonough of Goldfield will oversee the match, and a boxing smoker is planned at the Casino. Sullivan trains with music and plans a six round tune up against Billy Woods, while Mustain intensifies preparation to contend for Sullivan’s scalp.
H Fletcher, who suffered a paralysis stroke while operating his mining property in Smoky Valley, is to be brought to the city this afternoon. Dave Holland alerted Round Mountain for a car, Nugent from Round Mountain was sent to Smoky Valley, and Fletcher will be conveyed here. Also notes social events, stockholder meeting notice for Tonopah Sewage and Drainage Company postponed to June 23, with officers J Douglas and Crumley chairing.
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