Editorial on Grover Cleveland letters and Taft endorsement
The piece discusses New York Times published letters attributed to Grover Cleveland before his death and disputes over their authenticity. It notes Democratic denial, executor stance shifts, and opinion that the letters reflect Cleveland's views urging support for Taft and warning the Republican path to reform.
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The
New York Times
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Taft
Cincinnati
United States
Washoe County Nominations To Be Filed By Petition
Republicans in Washoe County missed filing nominations with the county clerk under state law. Democrats seize on the oversight to claim party rifts and pledge repudiation, but Republicans deny any intent to evade commitments and say the senatorial agreement remains intact.
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Washoe County
Washoe
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Bankers call $120,000 loss to depositors trivial in 1906 report
In Denver the American Bankers association savings bank section cites a $120,000 loss to depositors in 1906 as trivial while noting a 2 percent government rate would have cost at least $50 to $56 million in interest. They frame the loss as hardship on the poor, widowed, and orphaned, contrasting it with bankers’ fortunes.
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American Bankers’ Association
Denver
Savings Bank
United States
Thiu
Fossil Eye Specimens Found by Nevada Miner
The Winnemucca resort reports John T. Reid, superintendent of Nevada United Mining, found strange mineral specimens deemed fossil eyes by officials. They are said to originate from the earth’s Devonian age, dating back thousands of years.
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Winnemucca
John T. Reid
Nevada United Mining Company
Nixon Sends Fifty Dollar Gift To Tonopah Fire Dept
Senator George Nixon has sent a fifty dollar check to Tonopah fire Chief Swasey for the benefit of the Tonopah volunteer fire department. He urges liberal local support as the department seeks a new gymnasium to aid training and readiness. Members plan a meeting tonight to discuss the project and fundraising continues.
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George Nixon
Swasey
Tonopah
Unclaimed Letters at Tonopah Post Office Advertised
A weekly list of unclaimed letters remaining in the Tonopah post office dated September 26 1908. It notes a one cent fee per letter and instructs callers to say the letters are advertised. Names include Anderson Aug Beck I J Clayton Addie Campbell Horace Dennis W B Davis Anna S Duncan D P Delano R G Fitzgerald James two entries Fears D W Gilligan James A Griffin A J Gelsomino Antonio Gustaf C Gilbard Chas Jc Glover F S Harkins Edward Henry J M Harrington Jack Jerry Henry Johnson Gus Mahon Mrs N Kelly A L McCrimmon C H Masble John E Marston Mrs O McLean Loughlin McCarthy T H McBride Arthur Miller Georg Mathews Archie N Mathews E W McGill C W Post T M Pacific Implement Co Randolph Findly Robinson J H Rive Fred Sheldon H S Shurich D Southerland Neflie Smith G Storms Archie Smith K Towne W F Thur A Writa Maude Wiley C Wimmer Clara Williams W R Williams C F Williams Hayttie Wade Russell Indian Dude Poreign Ondarzo Thomas Miscellaneous Stockler Estelle Stefano Alberto Casey W P
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Tonopah
Anderson
Aug
Beck
I. J
Clayton
Addie
Campbell
Horace
Dennis
W. B
Davis
Anna S
Duncan
D. P
Delano
R. G
Fitzgerald
James
Fears
Royal Tiger Mines Ship Large Ore Shipments
The Royal Tiger group sent thirty tons of ore in one carload to the smelter earlier this week. The ore is rod and will run over $200 per ton. The vein widens with depth and the property is expected to become one of the district’s largest shipper.
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Royal Tiger Group
Stock market quotations from Donnellan firm
Quotations attributed to Kenneth Donnellan & Co. appear in the brokerage report. The text notes a Wednesday date and mentions a corporation seat and a Bonanza, with reference to a brief or short turn.
Beatty Man Displays Monster Watermelon at Court House
A. P. Garberg of Beatty presented officials and clerks of the courthouse with a giant watermelon grown on his Beatty ranch. The fruit impressed onlookers with its size and sweetness, suggesting no Tonopah melon matches it. Certificates of location were mentioned.
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A. P. Garberg
Beatty
Court House
Tonopah
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Tonopah Daily
Bonanza
Eee
Nevada
W. Booth
Associated Press
New York
S. Bert Cohen
Nixon
Royal Tiger Mines
Kenneth Donnellan & Co
Long Yen
Montana
Tonopah Hx
MacNamara
Midway
O— ‘Belmont
North Star
West End
Jim Butler
Goldfield District
Sandstorm
Columbia Mt
Jumbo Ex
Booth
Atlanta
Vise
Great Bend
Florence
Beniese
Kenanas
Red Hill
John Gregovich
Rounsevell's
Tonopah Banking CO
Exehas
United Officers and Directors
George 8. Nixon
George W. Eugene Howell
Castier
H. J. Had
Tonopah’s New Wholesale
Liquor House
Lower Main Street
Depot
Tonopah Drug Company
City
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