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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
4
The Bonanza repudiates any soft stance toward T B Rickey the embezzler. It urges a prompt just trial and punishment, argues wealth shields criminals, and calls for a comprehensive revision of state laws to close loopholes that favor the rich over the poor.
Nevada Mining News article by John Considine claims Goldfield needs new ground to save the camp. It attacks Booth and Nat Goodwin ties, recounting a dispute over Red Top vein developments and a stock manipulation attempt involving W. W. Booth and Emil Sutro.
An editorial endorses G Summerfield for the Nevada Senate, praising his legislative record from Humboldt County in 1896-97 and 1899 and his long business ties to the state. It argues he understands Nye County needs and would guard its interests, urging voters to support him regardless of party. Also noted are two marriage licenses in Tonopah and a new mining company incorporation with $1,008,000 capitalization and rapid seals.
Work on the Pine Nut Consolidated claim near Gardnerville advances rapidly with stamps ready for initial run. Boiler engine and machinery installed. mill building underway. water pump to be installed next week. Location notices filed for prospectors and miners with carbon copy records.
District Attorney A M Free and Governor Gillett plan to move forward with bringing the prisoner to California as the man suspected of being James C. Dunham. Sheriff Langford and Deputy Buffington return from Texas after identifying the suspect. a birthmark near the navel links Hatfield to the fugitive.
A meeting is called for tonight at the Presbyterian church to form a non sectarian men s Bible study and social club. Rev. Floyd G. Dorris has organized the plan. many local men have expressed support. Membership will not require church affiliation. all Tonopah men are invited.
Mildred Manning attends a Butler affair wearing a directoire gown. The event gala or reception this evening highlights Manning's fashion choice and the formal ensemble.
Arthur Clark and John Bowers escaped from Oregon City jail using a red hot spoon heated in the jail fire. Clark was serving theft sentence and Bowers faced assault with a deadly weapon charge. Both are at large.
Sailor Burke pressed Sid Humphreys but faltered as Humphreys landed solid blows in the fourth round sending Burke to the mat for the count of nine. The crowd packed the arena as the Los Angeles fighter avenged his prior loss in a fast and furious scrap.
An earthquake lasting about forty seconds struck Mexico City at 10 30 pm causing clocks to stop but doing no damage. Officials report the tremor was felt across the capital with no reports of injuries or significant destruction.
In Hamburg on October 12 the German steamers Pretoria and Nipponia collided in the harbor. Thirteen crew members on Nipponia including the captain were drowned.
Winnemucca merchants circulate an agreement to close at 6 pm on weekdays and stay open until 9 pm on Saturdays and holidays. Fines of $20 apply for violations. The pact is signed by most local firms. Five year old claret at $1.50 per gallon. H. J. Halil & Co, tt.
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