Editorial advocates Taft over Bryan in personal issue debate
The piece argues the landslide favors Taft not Bryan, urging firm administration and judicial temperament. It portrays Bryan as theoretically oriented and Taft as proven in policy execution, citing tariff revision and bank deposit guarantees as key contrasts.
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Republican Party
Taft
Gompers
Supreme Court of the United States
Bryan
United States
State Bank
Trust Company
Postal Savings Bank
Nevada political turbulence hits Tonopah and Newlands
The Ely News reports a split in Nevada politics as Tonopah endorses Bartlett and troop funding, while Governor and Sir Francis Flanigan face accusations of desertion and shifting stances. The piece portrays Newlands as stranded, with Nevada’s voters urged to rally as November 3 approaches.
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Newlands
Tonopah
Sir Franis
Congressan Bartlett
Goldfield
Nevada
Flanigan
Ely
Mr. News
Sir Francis
Settte
Does Mining Pay
The National Banker asserts that combined dividends from gold and silver mining exceed those of all U S banks. Copper mining dividends exceed railroad dividends, and 62 percent of rail freight relates to ore or mining linked goods. Bradstreet Dunn notes only 36 percent of mining ventures succeed versus 54 percent overall.
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United States
Bradstreet & Dunn
Crowd returns from Inyo county fair in Bishop
Members of the Montana Tonopah and Eagles bike teams arrived home from Bishop after attending a mining exposition. They traveled with the Tonopah brass band and other excursionists and praised the hospitality shown by Bishop residents.
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Montana
Tonopah
Bishop
California
Tonopah Men’s Bible Club Holds Bible Lesson
An enthusiastic Tonopah Men’s Bible Club meeting at the Presbyterian church last evening, led by Rev. Dorris, drew flattering attendance. The first Bible lesson was distributed and there was informal discussion on pertinent topics.
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Tonopah Men's Bible Club
Presbyterian Church
Dorris
Republican County Ticket Seems Set for State Races
The slate lists State Senators Dr. Fred P. Bowen and George W. Summerfield and Assemblymen Fred L. Berry Charles A. Wonacott J. B. Daveler Matt Kane Alexander Ferguson L A Hannon Phil M. Chandler Keirit Dave Holland. Other officers include County Clerk Robert G. Pohl County Treasurer R F Gilbert County Auditor and Recorder C A Richards Public Administrator M M Brick. County Commission candidates W T Cuddy and Thomas Wilson as long-term winner.
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Fred P. Bowen
George W
Robert G. Pohl
R. F. Gilbert
A. Richards
M. M. Brick County
W. T. Cuddy
Thomas Wilson
Old Prospector Dies in Prayer at Coaldale
William Grosinger known as Jackass Billy, a longtime Esmeralda County prospector, is found dead on his knees in prayer in his Coaldale cabin. A devout Catholic, he spent decades in Tonopah and Goldfield mining camps, with canaries, a burro train, and coal land deals totaling about twenty thousand dollars. His friends recall a generous, loyal pioneer who never owed a debt.
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Goldfield
William Grosinger
Coaldale
Groainger
Jackass Billy
Virginia City
Germany
Esmeralda County
Candelaria
L. K. Koonts
C. D. Consolidated Mining Company
Billy
Grosnider
Butros
Tonopah
Nevada
Wm. Grosinger
Esmeralda
Kaemeralda
Nye
Pioneer Prospector
W. W. Booth
Gold Reef 10 Be A Notable Camp In Tonopah District
Thirteen men of the Tono pah and Goldfield engineering and construction fered are developing this property. The district shows extensive mineralization with iron copper silver and gold common. Five companies are organizing to develop the area and deeper shafts may uncover rich ore bodies akin to Mohawk at Goldfield. Lumber is arriving for substantial buildings and there is talk of improved railway service. Reef looks set for a boom as prospectors move in and ground preparation continues.
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Tonopah
Goldfield Engineering and Construction
Gold Reef
Goldfield
Tonopah and Goldfield
Clarke
Anza
King Pierce Fights Sid Humphreys In Six Round Draw
In Tonopah at the Big Casino a fast six round draw occurred between King Pierce of Denver and Sid Humphreys of Los Angeles. Both fighters showed strong form, with Pierce landing more clean blows early, drawing praise from a large, divided crowd.
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Tonopah
King Pierce
Denver
Sid Humphreys
Los Angeles
Pierce
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Associated Press
Cneir
Henke
William H. Taft
James S. Sherman
Mr. Bryan
Inyo County Fair
J. Hall & Co
Ter Wet Conde
Bible Club
S. Bert Cohen
Main
Republican County
Dave Holland
Gibbons
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