Editorial on Churchill county democracy and Newlands vote pact
The Ely Mining Record comments on Churchill county’s repudiation of the Newlands Flanigan pact to honor direct popular voting for U S senator. It notes Allen and Fitzpatrick favored electing a Democratic senator and criticizes their later stance as untrustworthy to independent voters. It cites Bryan and party conventions supporting direct vote and warns lawmakers to honor the state party will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely Mining Record
Churchill County
Newlands
Flanigan
United States
Lemuel Allen
N. R. Fitzpatrick
Churchill Standard
A. P. Betterworth
Allen
Fitzpatrick
Assembly
Wm. J. Bryan
National Party
Congress
Goldfield
Tonopah
American Fleet Visit Promotes Peace and Trade Dialogue
Sydney papers welcome the American fleet noting its role in maintaining Pacific peace and fostering Anglo American ties. The editorial emphasizes practical gains from closer Australia US commerce and mutual goodwill. John F. Sherman likens Bryan to a Mississippi of oratory in a recent speech.
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Sydney
Sydney Evening News
Peuce
Pacific
United States
Asia
Republic
Australia
John F. Sherman
Bryan
Mississippi
Fatal auto wreck claims Edward Ryan in East New York
Edward Ryan of Brooklyn was killed and Miss Josephine Wagner seriously injured in a collision with a large car carrying several men and women. The other vehicle sped from the scene but was stopped by officers and the men arrested. Also appears an ad for neatly furnished rooms offered by Mrs Be Bock.
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New York
Edward Ryan
Brooklyn
Josephine Wagner
Duel Ends With Humorous Wound In Forest
A quarrel between two Frenchmen led to a duel in the woods. One duelist tripped and fell, injuring his nose slightly. His foe asked about the injury, and the wounded man claimed blood flow proved his honor, prompting friendly laughter and a handshake.
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Philadelphia Enquirer
Molten Metal Spill at Grand Trunk Shops Kills One
In Chicago on October 5 a ladle of molten metal overturned at Grand Trunk company shops. One worker died instantly, two were fatally burned, and over a score were injured as a deadly stream erupted, engulfing nearby laborers and causing chaos as many attempted to flee.
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Chicago
Grand Trunk Company
Hearst and Hisgen Address Large Audience in Los Angeles
Thomas Hisgen of the Independent party and W R Hearst spoke at the Auditorium on campaign issues. Hearst attacked Democrat Kern as the railroad pass candidate and paid attorney for Taggart, while Hisgen outlined party aims. The crowd thinned during Hearst's remarks as confusion delayed his speech.
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Los Angeles
Thomas Hisgen
Independent Party
W. R. Hearst
Hearst
John W. Kern
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Hisgen
Independence Party
Kern
Taft
White House
Big Tompkins entertainment boosts Tonopah fire fund
A Sunday pavilion event drew a sizable crowd with 25 percent of gate receipts, totaling 50 dollars, donated to the Tonopah fire department. The gymnasium fund roll of honor includes W. H. Sanford 5 dollars, Tonopah Sun 10, Cleve Baker 1, W. L. Moore 1, "An Admirer" 10, B. C. Peart 5, Summerfield & Johnson 20, and 50 dollars from the Tompkins show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Tompkins
Pavilion
Tonopah
Fire Department
W. H. Sanford
Cleve Baker
W. L. Moore
B.C. Peart
Summerfield & Johnson
Tompkins Entertainment
Dazzling Offer Made by the Cubs for Matthewson
New York October 5. Charles W Murphy owner of the Chicago Nationals seeks Christy Matthewson of the New York Giants for the Cubs. He has offered 50900 for the star pitcher. The note suggests formal ruling by the Bonanza solicitor on demand.
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CUBS
Matthewson
New York
Charles W. Murphy
Chicago
Christy Matthewson
New York Giants
Rickey 15 Taken To Carson City
Goldfield October 4. In company with Sheriff Ingalls Thomas B Rickey of State Bank and Trust fame left for Carson City where Rickey's petition for a writ of habeas corpus will be argued tomorrow morning. Rickey described his treatment as satisfactory and noted an Irish stew in his cell. The case is seen as a political move by the sheriff and district attorney. Sid Humphreys and Young Burke act at the Big Casino tonight. Everyone welcome.
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Goldfield
Ingalls
Thomas B. Rickey
State Bank and Trust Company Fame
Carson City
Rickey
Notice to Depositors at State Bank and Trust Company
The receiver has placed with Tonopah Banking corporation all checks covering the first 5 percent dividend on open accounts. Holders of certificates of deposit savings books certified checks and unpaid bank drafts must send these papers to the receiver in Carson City Nevada for endorsement of dividend and return with the dividend check. F L Wildes Receiver Carson City Nev Sept 25 1908.
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State Bank and Trust Company
Tonopah Banking Corporation
Tonopah
Carson City
Nevada
F. L. Wildes
Nev
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Tonopah Daily
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W. W. Booth
Associated Press
Tocopsha
William H. Taft
James S. Sherman
Be Bock
S. Bert Cohen
Main
Sid Humphreys
Young Burker
Merry Widow
Carlson's
Lower Main Street
Bou
Exchange
Europe
George 8. Nixon
George Wingfeld
Eugene Howell
R. ©. Moore
H. C. Brougher
W. J. Douglan
W. J. Harris
Chas
B Knox
T. L. Oddie
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