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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
4
Editorial attacks William Jennings Bryan assessing his motives as unjustly impugned and his policies as disastrous. It labels him a dreamer and extremist, quoting Judge Taft to argue his honesty does not justify dangerous proposals and that his imperialism and free silver stances failed with voters.
W. Summerfield a Republican nominee for Nye County state senator was born in Humboldt County Nevada in 1862. He runs stage and livery businesses in Winnemucca and in Nye County, has invested in mining outfits, and has served Humboldt in 1896 1897 and 1899. He supports Union Label laws and pledges to regulate county officer fees and salaries and to act as a trustworthy representative for Nevada.
Card expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and the Min ere union for attendance at husband DP Ross’s funeral. It also regrets Magtes, a two-member group, ignored his illness. Fox Tonopah and Goldfield meat market completes lighting upgrades with tungsten lamps and chandeliers to illuminate the store tonight.
In Goldfield on October 9 President Fer mor J Spencer of Continental Audit of Denver and associate Wiley began auditing Esmeralda County accounts for 1907 and 1908. They work with protestors present, pledging exhaustive review to verify every receipt and disbursement.
In San Francisco on October 9, William Randolph Hearst and Independence party presidential hopeful Thomas L. Hisgen faced a packed Central theater crowd with police protection. Hearst introduced letters attacking opponents and Standard Oil, sparking applause and disorder as questions followed.
Al Kaufman of San Francisco defeated Fred Bradley of Boston by knockout in the fourth round in a scheduled all around bout at catch weights at the National Athletic Club tonight. Kaufman carried about twenty pounds more than his opponent.
A quiet Friday night wedding united Daisy Snetve Washburn and William F. Rose at the bride’s Summit street home. Rev. Floyd B. Dorris officiated with close friends present. Mrs. Rose, a Tonopah pioneer, worked in the law offices Campbell Metson and Brown. Rose, a leading local attorney, has had notable success at the bar and they plan to reside in Tonopah.
Tonight the Butler Theater opens at 7:30 with New York musical The Naked Truth. Cast is described as flawless and a lavish stage setting with colorful costumes promises continuous entertainment and laughter. Reserved seats sold 1 30 to 6 p m. Two nightly shows 7 30 and 9 p m plus Saturday Sunday matinees at 2 30 p m. Port and sherry wines offered at $2 per gallon. H T Hall and Co.
The Musicians' union held a grand ball last evening at the Mineral Exchange hall. Over two hundred people joined in the grand march. A highlight was the Anniversary March by Fred P. Harlow, performed publicly for the first time. Receipts netted a handsome sum for charity, with the union known for donating services in the past.
The metal market report from New York notes lead at 4.40 to 4.45, copper at 13.27 to 13.62, and silver at 51 3 8. The dull tone suggests subdued activity across metals with prices given as ranges.
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