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Tonopah Daily Bonanza

Location

Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1908

Page

2

Florence Litigation Settled Between Mining Firms

Florence Goldfield Mining company and Little Florence Mining reach out of court settlement over 117000 dollar lease dispute and a 2500000 dollar damage suit linked to lease interruptions. Judge Lanagan orders 117985.96 to Florence Goldfield. Stock market reacts with Florence stock rising to 4.05.

Goldfield Florence Goldfield Mining Company Little Morence Mining Company Life Fiicence Florence Little Florence Langan District Court Red King

Wright to Fly for Height After Training French Pilots

Wilbur Wright told Lazare Weller, head of the syndicate owning French rights, that after completing his contract by instructing three pilots he will attempt flights for height. He predicted a possible ascent to 3000 feet and noted plans to test flights without motor and without the starting derrick.

Paris Wilbur Wright Lazare Weller

Notorious pickpocket Tyrene Duff freed briefly then recaptured

Tyrene Duff, a jail inmate who claims relation to a Colorado judge, finished her sentence in Reno Nevada on October 15 but gained only about an hour of freedom. After her escape, prisoners reported missing belongings and Duff was recaptured. ten stolen items were found hidden under her clothing within two hours of release.

Reno iNev Tyrene Duff Hawley Colorado Trene Benath

Russian Cruiser Oleg Grounded Off Liban Damaged

The protected cruiser Oleg ran aground about twenty miles from Liban and is badly damaged, with the vessel fast on a reef near St. Petersburg.

ST. Petersburg Oleg Liban

Crowd Pursues ExConvict After Razor Attack on Conductor

Glenn Russell a colored passenger on an electric car from Los Angeles to Pasadena attacked conductor J C Garner with a razor after a dispute over fare and seating. Russell, an ex convict released from San Quentin, fled as excited passengers pursued him until Pasadena constable Kunze limited the scene.

Associated Press Los Angeles Glenn Russell J. C. Garner Pasadena Russell Daims Kunzemat San Quentin Prison

Plans for Gymnasium Submitted by Contractors

The volunteer fire department discussed gymnasium plans with several contractors submitting proposals. No definite decision yet and the building committee will report at the next meeting on Thursday. Treasurer's balance shows 791 dollars plus 1000 from county commissioners and 500 from Tonopah Mine Operators' association. Of the cash on hand 24 dollars came from EB Peart sale proceeds.

Tonopah

Notable Tonopah Visitors and Comings and Goings

Arthur Kunze left yesterday for Goldfield on business. Lewis Parkhurst also departed for Goldfield. Mrs. R. H. Wall returned from the coast. Postmaster Wesley Stewart is confined by severe cold. Judge Sommers arrived from Reno as Democratic state central committee chairman. George F. Blakestee traveled to Bishop for the exhibition. Bryce Turner went to Goldfield via Rhyo lite. Hallo we en club hosts masquerade ball October 10 16 10. Mrs. H. P. Ross to Virginia City to join family in Tonopah. 4.G. Kirchen left for Rhyolite to oversee Montgomery Shoshone. W. R. Alberger and W. W. Cahill of Tonopah Tidewater railway arrived from Los Angeles and will depart south today.

Arthur Kunze Goldfield Lewis Parkhurst R. H. Wall Wesley Stewart Judge Sommers Democratic State Central Committee Reno George F. Blakestee Bishop Bryce Turner Montgomery-Shoshone Rhyolite Goldfeld Hallowe'én Club H. P. Ross Virginia City Gilbert Ross R. V. Ross G. Kirchen Tonopah W. R. Alberger W. W. Cahill Tonopah and Tidewater Los Angeles South

Salvation Army workers begin Tonopah outreach

Adjutant Bigney and Cadet Rogers arrive from Pasadena to open Salvation Army barracks in the former Nevada Gas office beside the Nevada theater. Bigney is remembered for aiding the poor last winter, and the pair plan to resume work with services starting Saturday evenings at the barracks.

Adjutant Bigney Cadet Rogers Salvation Army Tonopah Pasadena Nevada Gas Company Nevada Theater Captain Rogers

Judge Brissell Unites William Barratt and Mary Johnson

The judge married William Barratt and Mary Johnson at his Millers office yesterday. They left for a desert city to start their life together, and the judge toasted the bride with a kiss as he performed the ceremony.

Henry Stroke Adjudged Insane by District Court

Henry Stroke appeared before the district court and was examined by Dr. Mapes and Cunningham regarding sanity. He was ordered committed to the state asylum at Keno and will be transported there by Sheriff Owens.

Henry Stroke Mapes Cunningham Keno Owens

Assembly Dance Opens Winter Series at Minters Exchange

The first of five dances this season will be held tonight at the Minters Exchange hall. Invitations have been issued and the event is expected to be a major social occasion of the winter season.

Minters* Exchange Seaa

Foreclosure Sale Authorized for Tonopah Property

The Tonopah lumber action orders sale of Geo A Martlett and Pearl Bartletts lot in Tonopah Nye County Nevada under a 1908 decree. On November 7 1908 at 2 00 p m in front of Nye County Court House door the property will be sold to satisfy the judgment and costs in United States gold coin.

Tenopal Lumber Company Geo. A. Martlett Pearl Bartlett District Court Fifth Judicial District Nevada Tonopah Lumber Company United States Tonopah Nye Costa Sherry Valman

Charge for Cards At Ten Dollar Rate Until Election

The notice states cards under this heading will be recharged at ten dollars in advance from the current date until the election.

Tonopah and Goldfield Railroad Schedule Notice

Tonopah and Goldfield Railroad announces July 19 service changes with local time details. Departure from Tonopah and arrival at Coraneld noted alongside general superintendent and agent references.

Goldfeld Millers

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