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Started by Rix Gins, January 01, 2016, 08:20:14 PM

albrecht

Quote from: Rix Gins on February 19, 2018, 12:08:27 AM
From the Library of Congress.  The Tonopah Daily Bonanza, February 18, 1918.  (Late entry due to a planned power outage at the Library of Congress website.)

  BOB DALZELL, who was operated on for appendicitis at the Mine Operators hospital a couple of weeks ago, was on the street today greeting his many friends.

  JACK GRANT, chief of police, who has been at the home of J. J. Hall in San Diego for the past ten days, recuperating after his recent operation, has gone to Los Angeles for a few days. He expects to return to Tonopah feeling almost like a new man.
PLANNED POWER-OUTAGE? Methinks some Clinton archives being purloined or modified.


What is with the police and appendixes, or maladies necessitating operations? Biting on fake gold coins n testing bootlegged booze? "Checking in" on bawdy houses?

Rix Gins

Quote from: albrecht on February 19, 2018, 12:16:10 AM
PLANNED POWER-OUTAGE? Methinks some Clinton archives being purloined or modified.


What is with the police and appendixes, or maladies necessitating operations? Biting on fake gold coins n testing bootlegged booze? "Checking in" on bawdy houses?

Haha, I could see it happening with the bootlegged booze.  My theory is that it's the ink they used in fingerprinting.  I watched a printing press once and the smell of that ink was strong.  Actually made my side hurt, but thankfully I've still got my appendix. 

Rix Gins

From the Imperial War Museum, February 19, 1918.


QuoteRemains of a German Friedrichshafen G.III bomber, which crashed upside down near Ytres, 19 February 1918.
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205247686 © IWM (Q 12155)


QuoteThe wreckage of a German Friedrichshafen G.III bomber, which crashed upside down near Ytres, 19 February 1918.
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205247688 © IWM (Q 12157)


QuoteThe front of one of the engines in the wreckage of a German Friedrichshafen G.III bomber, which crashed upside down near Ytres, 19 February 1918.
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205247687 © IWM (Q 12156)


From the Europeana Collection, February 19, 1918.


Telescopic view from the tower in Wladimir-Wolynskij.
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Mood picture at Ustilug.
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Rix Gins


From the Library of Congress.  The Tonopah Daily Bonanza, February 19, 1918.


LETTER RECEIVED FROM AVIATION CAMP

  Officer James Hayward is in receipt of a letter from his brother, C. S. Hayward, of the 823rd aero squadron, which is located at the aviation camp near Waco, Tex. He says that army life seems to agree with him and that he is taking on weight. He had been made a top sergeant which is a job that entails considerable work. There are several other Tonopah boys in camp, Stuart says, but he knows only three of them, whom he names in his letter as Bones, Spud Spargo and Peacock.

  He says: "It certainly is a wonderful thing fighting in the air. This morning about 7 o'clock two planes came together seventy-five feet in the air, just as they were landing. One of the men was killed."

pate

Has the idea of the airship deployed squadron yet been developed>?

Or even an idea?

Nefermynd, prolly still classification X...

albrecht

Quote from: Rix Gins on February 19, 2018, 08:03:41 PM
From the Library of Congress.  The Tonopah Daily Bonanza, February 19, 1918.


LETTER RECEIVED FROM AVIATION CAMP

  Officer James Hayward is in receipt of a letter from his brother, C. S. Hayward, of the 823rd aero squadron, which is located at the aviation camp near Waco, Tex. He says that army life seems to agree with him and that he is taking on weight. He had been made a top sergeant which is a job that entails considerable work. There are several other Tonopah boys in camp, Stuart says, but he knows only three of them, whom he names in his letter as Bones, Spud Spargo and Peacock.

  He says: "It certainly is a wonderful thing fighting in the air. This morning about 7 o'clock two planes came together seventy-five feet in the air, just as they were landing. One of the men was killed."  <---sounds "wonderful"  :o
Ha, I can imagine how they got their nicknames: Bones for being skinny, Peacock for excessively preening before leave, Spud for being Irish (or vice-versas Bones is a fat guy etc?) There is a Spudspargo on twitter, apparently some kind of rugby aficionado in Cardiff, Wales.

Rix Gins

From the Imperial War Museum, February 20, 1918.


QuoteJebel Kuruntul, the Mount of Temptation, taken by the 181st Brigade, 60th Division, 20 February 1918. In the background is the Greek Monastery built into the cliff face.
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205067312 © IWM (Q 12699)


QuoteMachine for pumping petrol into the tank of an aeroplane at the Villacoublay aerodrome, 20 February 1918.
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205314348 © IWM (Q 67015)


From the Europeana Collection, February 20, 1918.


Corobrow: church.
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Rix Gins

From the Imperial War Museum, February 21, 1918.


QuoteThe 3rd Light Horse Regiment of the 1st Australian Light Horse Brigade outside the Gilgal Hotel, Jericho, 21st February 1918.
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205067302 © IWM (Q 12689)


QuoteThe main street in Jericho after occupation by British troops. It was entered by the Third Light Horse Regiment of the 1st Australian Light Horse brigade, 21st February 1918 (Australian and New Zealand Mounted Division).
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205067298 © IWM (Q 12685)


QuoteThe broken country just west of the Jordan where the New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade Headquarters at Khurbet Kakun were, 21 February 1918.
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205067311 © IWM (Q 12698)


Quote L A Davis, Canadian Army Medical Corps. Died of illness contracted on duty in Salonika 21 February 1918.
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205380193 © IWM (WWC H22-33)

Rix Gins

From the Library of Congress.  The Tonopah Daily Bonanza, February 21, 1918.


Rix Gins

From the Imperial War Museum, February 22, 1918.


QuoteAn air mechanic handing photographic plates to an observer in a Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 near Arras, 22nd February 1918.
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205247529 © IWM (Q 11982)


QuoteA Canadian officer serving with the Royal Flying Corps examining an aerial photograph, near Arras, 22 February 1918.
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205235108 © IWM (Q 8532)


QuoteMaking up a mosaic of photographs taken over the enemy lines and territory in a Royal Flying Corps office near Arras, 22 February 1918.
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205087478 © IWM (Q 8533)


QuoteA Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 returning to the aerodrome near Arras at sunset, 22nd February 1918.
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205247531 © IWM (Q 11984)

Rix Gins

From the Library of Congress.  The Tonopah Daily Bonanza, February 22, 1918.


ALL IN READINESS FOR THE BIG SHOW

  With practically the entire house sold out and the stage settings all arranged, the big wrestling tournament, which starts promptly at 8:30 p.m. at the Airdome tonight, promises to be a red letter event in sportdom for Tonopah.

  The first event of the evening will be the first fall in the main contest between William Berne, the Russian Lion, and Crlth Theophelus, the Terrible Greek, who are contesting in a great catch-as-catch-can wrestling match, best two out of three falls, with no holds barred, rough and tumble, winner take all, to a finish.

  These men met at the Big Casino last month, when the Greek undertook to throw Berne twice in one hour, but failed, and as considerable bad feeling resulted over this match the business men decided it would be a splendid card for Washington's birthday.

  Theophelus has trained at the Los Angeles Athletic club for the past month in anticipation of a grueling battle and states he is in the best shape of his career and expects to be returned the winner. Berne, who did his preliminary training at the Olympic club in San Francisco, has been working hard in this city since his match with Ajax and also states he will have no cause for complaint if the sturdy Greek beats him.

  Henry Berne, formerly with the Barnum & Bailey circus, has made the trip direct from New York City to be with his brother as chief coach tonight and he will also appear between the first and second fall in a great strong man act. Henry Berne is one of the strongest men in arm and back development in the world today and he does some truly wonderful feats of strength.     

  Victor Ajax and Charley Pine, champion middleweight or Arizona, will also appear in a 15-minute exhibition bout, as the fans are desirous of seeing Ajax in action at the catch-as-catch-can style.

  Harry Wilbur, a sweet tenor singer, and the great Alabama Colored Pair of traveling minstrels will also entertain with music, both instrumental and vocal, during the show.

  Bull Montana, the champion Italian light heavyweight and trainer for Douglas Fairbanks, has challenged the winner of tonight's contest, and this match will be staked in this city on April 11.

  The stage has been reserved for ladies with escorts and a large number have signified their intention of being present tonight and witnessing the sport.

  The Tonopah band will appear on the streets at 7 p.m. sharp for a concert and red fire parade and will also play in the Airdome during the evening.

Rix Gins

Television game show (and Saturday Night Live) announcer Don Pardo was born on February 22, 1918. 

Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Pardo

Some interesting facts about Don Pardo:

1. His actual name was Dominick George Pardo.
2. His folks owned a bakery.
3. He started his career by broadcasting on radio, for NBC.
4. He was a war reporter for NBC Radio during World War Two.
5. He moved to announcing for television during the 1950's.
6. He was announcing for WNBC-TV in New York on November 22, 1963, and was the first to announce to NBC 
    viewers that Pres. Kennedy had been shot in Dallas, Tx.
7. He retired to Arizona but kept his Saturday Night Live gig and would fly back and forth to New York.
8. He died in his sleep on August 18, 2014 in his Arizona home.
9. He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in New York.  Actress Helen Hayes and her adopted son James MacArthur
    (Danno of Hawaii Five-O fame) are also some of the notables who are at rest there.

Photo of Don Pardo: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9b/SNL_Don_Pardo.jpg     

             


Rix Gins

From the Library of Congress.  The Tonopah Daily Bonanza, February 23, 1918.


BERNE WINS FAST AND FURIOUS MATCH

  One of the liveliest athletic contests that was ever pulled off in this city took place last night under the auspices of the Tonopah Business Men's League with Harry R. Greir as manager and general director. The Airdome was crowded and enthusiasm was at safety valve point from beginning to end.

  The principal event was the wrestling match between Theophelus, the Greek terror, and Berne, the Russian Lion. The match was two in three, catch-as-catch-cans, no holds barred. This game is the Russian's strong point and he gained the first fall in 44 minutes and the second in 15 minutes. The first fall was gained by the crotch and arm lock and the second by the toe hold. It was a rough game, and this was expected, for the contestants have had a grouch on each other. Referee King Pearce let the rough stuff go on, to the great delight of the crowd. The wrestlers butted, slapped and pinched.

  Between acts a strong man act was pulled off by Henry Berne, brother of the wrestler.

  An exhibition was given by Ajax, the champion, and Charley Pine. The latter proved a very clever wrestler.

  Henry Berne challenged Victor Ajax to a $500 Grecian-Roman contest and Ajax accepted the challenge.


Now playing at the Butler Theatre:


Jack and the Beanstalk (1917)
By Fox Film Corporation - Internet Archive, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=28577740

Info on the movie Jack and the Beanstalk: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0008144/


SUNDAY DINNER WITH MUSIC

  Read the bill of fare of Mooney's Cafe published elsewhere in this issue, together with the excellent program of music to be played Sunday evening. These dinners are becoming very popular. Take a day off from cooking at home and enjoy this treat.



MOONEY'S CAFE, Inc. MENU FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 - PRICE 75 CENTS

SOUP
Consommé Jardinière
Chicken Giblets with Rice.

RELISHES
Heinz Dill Pickles
Celery in Branches

FISH
Baked Fish Italian
Raw Rockaway Oysters

ENTREE
Sweetbread Patties
Lamb Chops, Petite Pois

ROAST
Stuffed Fallon Turkey, Cranberry Jelly
Loin of Pork, Baked Apple
Stuffed Milk-Fed Chicken

VEGETABLES
Mashed Potatoes
Baked Potatoes (5 p.m.)
Stewed English Turnips

DESSERT
Assorted Pies
Banana Custard
Black Coffee




albrecht

Quote from: Rix Gins on February 23, 2018, 03:36:53 AM
From the Library of Congress.  The Tonopah Daily Bonanza, February 23, 1918.


BERNE WINS FAST AND FURIOUS MATCH

  One of the liveliest athletic contests that was ever pulled off in this city took place last night under the auspices of the Tonopah Business Men's League with Harry R. Greir as manager and general director. The Airdome was crowded and enthusiasm was at safety valve point from beginning to end.

  The principal event was the wrestling match between Theophelus, the Greek terror, and Berne, the Russian Lion. The match was two in three, catch-as-catch-cans, no holds barred. This game is the Russian's strong point and he gained the first fall in 44 minutes and the second in 15 minutes. The first fall was gained by the crotch and arm lock and the second by the toe hold. It was a rough game, and this was expected, for the contestants have had a grouch on each other. Referee King Pearce let the rough stuff go on, to the great delight of the crowd. The wrestlers butted, slapped and pinched.

  Between acts a strong man act was pulled off by Henry Berne, brother of the wrestler.

  An exhibition was given by Ajax, the champion, and Charley Pine. The latter proved a very clever wrestler.

  Henry Berne challenged Victor Ajax to a $500 Grecian-Roman contest and Ajax accepted the challenge.


Now playing at the Butler Theatre:


Jack and the Beanstalk (1917)
By Fox Film Corporation - Internet Archive, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=28577740

Info on the movie Jack and the Beanstalk: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0008144/


SUNDAY DINNER WITH MUSIC

  Read the bill of fare of Mooney's Cafe published elsewhere in this issue, together with the excellent program of music to be played Sunday evening. These dinners are becoming very popular. Take a day off from cooking at home and enjoy this treat.



MOONEY'S CAFE, Inc. MENU FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 - PRICE 75 CENTS

SOUP
Consommé Jardinière
Chicken Giblets with Rice.

RELISHES
Heinz Dill Pickles
Celery in Branches

FISH
Baked Fish Italian
Raw Rockaway Oysters

ENTREE
Sweetbread Patties
Lamb Chops, Petite Pois

ROAST
Stuffed Fallon Turkey, Cranberry Jelly
Loin of Pork, Baked Apple
Stuffed Milk-Fed Chicken

VEGETABLES
Mashed Potatoes
Baked Potatoes (5 p.m.)
Stewed English Turnips

DESSERT
Assorted Pies
Banana Custard
Black Coffee
Crotch and Arm-lock sounds painful. No wonder it was a submission! Though not quite as possibly painful of eating raw oysters in some desert community 100 years ago. Even with the trains, how many days to get from Oregon to Tonopah? I hesitate still to eat seafood, especially raw oysters, in non-coastal places.

Rix Gins

From the Imperial War Museum, February 24, 1918.


QuoteAustralian and Portuguese prisoners brought by the German merchant raider SMS Wolf on her return to Kiel after fifteen months' cruise (in South-East Asia theatre), 24 February 1918.
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205264353 © IWM (Q 24036)


QuoteAdmiral Reinhard Scheer congratulating Captain Karl Nerger, the Commander of the German merchant raider SMS Wolf, on her return to Kiel after fifteen months' cruise (in South-East Asia theatre), 24 February 1918.
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205264352 © IWM (Q 24035)


From the Europeana Collection, February 24, 1918.


Thrown off, unexploded Italian aircraft bomb, end screw removed.
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Group Command Lieutenant Colonel Prince Windischgrätz.
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WhiteCrow

Quote from: pate on February 19, 2018, 09:44:42 PM
Has the idea of the airship deployed squadron yet been developed>?

Or even an idea?

Nefermynd, prolly still classification X...

Pate, you are a hundreds ahead of everyone. Then and now.

Rix Gins

Quote from: pate on February 19, 2018, 09:44:42 PM
Has the idea of the airship deployed squadron yet been developed>?

Or even an idea?

Nefermynd, prolly still classification X...

Is this what you mean, pate?  (Sorry for the late reply and thank you WC for bringing the question up once again.)  https://books.google.com/books?id=2xLaAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA113&lpg=PA113&dq=airship+deployed+squadron&source=bl&ots=CQXtlkv2-R&sig=nkR52cWGZa_12KQfbn2sOqZcnDE&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjD4feqs8DZAhVEy1MKHdreAosQ6AEIaDAG#v=onepage&q=airship%20deployed%20squadron&f=false


Rix Gins

Tennis player Bobby Riggs was born 100 years ago.

Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Riggs


Photo of Jack Klugman, Bobby Riggs and Billie Jean King in an episode of the television series The Odd Couple.
By ABC Television - Original text : eBayfront backarchived links), Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=58017979


Rix Gins

From the Imperial War Museum, February 26, 1918.


QuoteBritish soldiers helping Father Leon Peulmeule, the temporary curate of Armentieres, to remove pictures and statues from the Church of Saint Vaast which has been damaged by shell fire. Armentieres, 26 February 1918.
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205244396 © IWM (Q 8545)


QuoteBritish soldiers helping Father Leon Peulmeule, the temporary curate of Armentieres, to remove statues and relics from the Church of Saint Vaast which has been damaged by shell fire. Armentieres, 26 February 1918.
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205196044 © IWM (Q 8544)


QuoteRose Rendall, Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve. Drowned on the Hospital Ship Glenart Castle 26 February 1918.
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205381090 © IWM (WWC H21-3)


QuoteEdith Blake, Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve. Drowned on the Hospital Ship Glenart Castle on 26 February 1918.
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205379929 © IWM (WWC H21-35)


From the Europeana Collection, February 26, 1918.


Supply building of the 4th Army Commando.
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Proviant building of the 4th Army Command: Chancellery.
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Radio Station 44a on Cajola.
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Rix Gins

Author Theodore Sturgeon was born 100 years ago.

Bio and photo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Sturgeon

Some interesting facts about Theodore Sturgeon:

1. Sturgeon's Law:  "Ninety percent of science fiction is crud, but then, ninety percent of everything is crud."
2. He was a distant relative of Ralph Waldo Emerson.
3. His dad was a color and dye manufacturer.
4. His brother Peter (a technical writer) has been credited with bringing Mensa to the United States.
5. Before becoming a writer he sold refrigerators door to door, managed a hotel in Jamaica, worked in construction,
    (drove a bulldozer in Puerto Rico) operated a gas station, and was an advertising copywriter.
6. He played the guitar and wrote music.
7. He was a lifelong pipe smoker.
8. He was married three times.
9. He died on May 8, 1985 (aged 67) in Eugene, Oregon.  His remains were cremated and his ashes given to family
    and/or friends.


An early version of Sturgeon's first novel, "The Dreaming Jewels", was the cover story in the February 1950 issue of Fantastic Adventures. 
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fantastic_adventures_195002.jpg

Dr. MD MD

Quote from: Rix Gins on February 26, 2018, 03:26:44 AM
Author Theodore Sturgeon was born 100 years ago.

Bio and photo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Sturgeon

Some interesting facts about Theodore Sturgeon:

1. Sturgeon's Law:  "Ninety percent of science fiction is crud, but then, ninety percent of everything is crud."
2. He was a distant relative of Ralph Waldo Emerson.
3. His dad was a color and dye manufacturer.
4. His brother Peter (a technical writer) has been credited with bringing Mensa to the United States.
5. Before becoming a writer he sold refrigerators door to door, managed a hotel in Jamaica, worked in construction,
    (drove a bulldozer in Puerto Rico) operated a gas station, and was an advertising copywriter.
6. He played the guitar and wrote music.
7. He was a lifelong pipe smoker.
8. He was married three times.
9. He died on May 8, 1985 (aged 67) in Eugene, Oregon.  His remains were cremated and his ashes given to family
    and/or friends.


An early version of Sturgeon's first novel, "The Dreaming Jewels", was the cover story in the February 1950 issue of Fantastic Adventures. 
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fantastic_adventures_195002.jpg

Mmmm! Big book of my youth:





Rix Gins

From the Library of Congress.  The Tonopah Daily Bonanza, February 28, 1918.


GREAT METEOR SEEN

  DAWSON, Alaska, Feb. 28. A giant meteor, visible for the 600 miles from Fairbanks to Carmack, lighted up the northern sky Tuesday. It was visible here for twenty seconds.


KISSES THE COLORS

  SACRAMENTO, Cal., Feb. 28.  Henry Menn, a Russian, held on a misdemeanor charge, is alleged to have used the American flag as a towel. He was arrested at Riverbank and brought here, where he was compelled to kiss the flag.



TWENTY NYE COUNTY MEN ARE SLACKERS

  There are twenty young men in Nye county, about two-thirds of them being in Tonopah, who are in class A and have not answered the call. Unless they present themselves to Dr. Masterson within two days for examination they will be rounded up by the government and either rushed to France willy-nilly or placed in federal prison.


COFFEE SHIPMENTS START FROM MEXICO

  MEXICO CITY, Feb. 28. The management of the National Railways has chartered two merchant ships to transport from Puerto Mexico 100,000 sacks of coffee which have piled up there as a result of the paralysis of sea traffic since the beginning of the war, it is announced.

  The coffee will be sent, it is stated, to the United States and belligerent countries of the old world. Movement of this supply, it is added, will prevent the threat of planters in the southern part of this country and other neighboring republics to plant no land to coffee this season. Over supply of the product in Mexico has caused prices to fall to an unprecedented figure.


HENRY CUTTING PLACED IN JAIL - FORMER TONOPAHN REFUSES TO PAY BILL ORDERED BY COURT

  Henry C. Cutting, a pioneer of Tonopah, who has amassed a fortune in land operations in California, had the following experience, as narrated in a San Francisco news paper: Refusing to allow friends to put up $1000 ball or to put up the amount himself, H. C. Cutting, President of the Richmond Land and Canal company, was taken to jail yesterday by Deputy United States Marshal Otis Bohn to await a hearing March 4 on a writ of attachment on Cutting's person, issued by Federal Judge W. C. Van Fleet.

  Cutting was brought before Judge Van Fleet yesterday to show cause why he had not paid a $500 expense bill to H. M. Wright, government master in chancery, a suit brought against him by Henry J. and Francis A. Woodward, which Wright decided in favor of the plaintiffs.

  Asked by Judge Van Fleet if he would pay the $500, Cutting replied that he would not "under any circumstances."

  The court fixed Cutting's bail at $1000 and several friends in the courtroom offered to furnish this sum to insure the defendant's presence on March 4. Cutting, however, refused to listen to their advice and expressed his willingness to go to jail.

  The writ of attachment on Cutting's person was the first of its kind to be issued in local federal courts for years. No other similar case is recalled by veterans at the federal building.


TRUCK CASE ARGUED

  Arguments of a preliminary phase of the litigation took place before Judge Averill yesterday in the case of J. G. Crumley versus the Leach-Framley Motor company. This is an action for damages. Mr. Crumley, in order to alleviate the fuel famine, contracted for a large cordage of wood in the Kawich range and engaged the services of a truck man. He put two big trucks into service but was arrested because he moved the machines out of California before they were fully paid for. The delay caused Mr. Crumley to suffer a heavy loss on his contract, so he sued to recover.


AL SHIDLER TO ANSWER CHARGE

  Deputy Sheriff Al Shidler, who was arrested on the charge of making seditious utterances and who was indicted by the United States grand Jury, was taken to Carson City today to stand trial in the federal court. He was in the custody of R.I. Tatum, deputy United States marshal.
 
  Several of his friends, as well as a few other citizens, were at the depot, but there was no display of any kind and no remarks were left to which objection could be taken.


Rix Gins

From the Library of Congress.  The Tonopah Daily Bonanza, March 1, 1918.


JOSEPH WILLIAMS ACCIDENTALLY KILLED

  A distressing tragedy occurred at Hot Creek yesterday afternoon at 3 p.m. when Joseph Williams while with his family on a pleasure outing, was accidentally killed. After lunch the Williams family drove up Hot Creek a distance of a mile for a rabbit hunt. Mr. Williams' shotgun was discharged and, turning in his direction, his wife saw him fall, face downward. She left the auto and ran to him, a distance or about 600 feet. On arriving where he had fallen she turned him over on his back, but he could not speak.

  It is thought Mr. Williams stepped into a hole or stubbed his foot and in trying to save himself from the fall swung his gun around and in front of him, thus discharging it. The contents of one barrel entered his breast.

  Mrs. Williams returned to the car, but she could not start the machine, so, carrying the smaller child and holding the other boy, she ran down the road over a mile to the John Lawton Butler residence. There she met Tom Dugan and he hurried on horseback to the scene of the tragedy, but when he reached the spot Mr. Williams was dead. Mr. Dugan then came to Tonopah, bringing the news of the accident. This morning the coroner and Undertaker Cavanaugh left for Hot Creek.

  The deceased was a young man of most lovable traits. He was born at Hot Creek and spent his entire life there, except when he was in the East attending Winchester academy. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Williams. The father died about eight years ago. He had been a state senator. The mother, a pioneer of the Hot Creek region and one to whom all are endeared and who are most sympathetic, is in Los Angeles and will arrive here Sunday.

  The widow, who was Miss Helen Dupont. resided in Tonopah when they were married. There are also two little sons. Mr. Williams leaves two sisters. Mrs. John Lawton Butler of Currant Creek, and Mrs. Victor Brandt of Berkeley.

  The deceased was a member of Tonopah lodge No. 28. F. & A. M., Tonopah lodge No. 1062. B. P. O. Elks, and Mizpah lodge No. 26. Knights of Pythias. He was aged 29 years. No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral, but it will probably take place at Hot Creek.

  The untimely death of Joe Williams, who was beloved by all his acquaintances, has cast a deep gloom over this community, and words of sorrow and sympathy are expressed by one and all who knew this sterling young man in life's walks.


JOHN HANNIGAN DIES WIH LUNG TROUBLE

  A telegram reached Tonopah this afternoon telling of the death of John Hannlgan at Colfax, Cal., where he went a month ago suffering from lung trouble. It is news that will startle as well as grieve, for it was not generally known that his condition had become critical.

  Mr. Hannlgan came to Tonopah at about the time of the Belmont disaster, when his brother lost his life. He since that time conducted the Toggery. He has no near relatives here.


ARM CRUSHED IN MILL

  Claude Pallanda, who is employed by the Tonopah Extension Mining company, had the misfortune to have his left arm caught in some gearing in the mill at 2 o'clock this morning. He was taken to the Mine Operators hospital, where the arm was amputated just below the elbow.


BIT BY A DOG

  Louis Daoust, a paper carrier for the Bonanza, was severely bitten by W. H. Blackburn's Llewellyn setter last evening while he was delivering papers. The dog sprang at Louis' throat and set his fangs in his jaws, biting through to the teeth, one of which was knocked out. The carotid artery was missed by the fraction of an inch.


"WE MELLICANS SELLEE NO POLK TLUESDAY"

  Tom Kim is there with the patriotism. A rough guy came in from the hills Monday and the following morning went into Paddy Mooney's and gave the good looking waitress an order for ham and eggs.  It being porkless day, the waitress explained to the T. G. that she could not serve  ham and eggs. The T. G. was peeved and said he would go where he could get what he wanted, and proceeded to Tom Kim's chop suey emporium, where he gave the same order. The waiter went into Tom's office and said there was a bad looking man in the dining room who wanted ham and eggs. Tom scratched his head a second, then went in and said to the T. G.: "What's mattla, you no Amelican? We Amelicans no' sellum polk Tluesday."

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Quote from: Rix Gins on March 01, 2018, 04:04:56 AM
From the Library of Congress.  The Tonopah Daily Bonanza, March 1, 1918.


JOSEPH WILLIAMS ACCIDENTALLY KILLED

  A distressing tragedy occurred at Hot Creek yesterday afternoon at 3 p.m. when Joseph Williams while with his family on a pleasure outing, was accidentally killed. After lunch the Williams family drove up Hot Creek a distance of a mile for a rabbit hunt. Mr. Williams' shotgun was discharged and, turning in his direction, his wife saw him fall, face downward. She left the auto and ran to him, a distance or about 600 feet. On arriving where he had fallen she turned him over on his back, but he could not speak.

  It is thought Mr. Williams stepped into a hole or stubbed his foot and in trying to save himself from the fall swung his gun around and in front of him, thus discharging it. The contents of one barrel entered his breast.

  Mrs. Williams returned to the car, but she could not start the machine, so, carrying the smaller child and holding the other boy, she ran down the road over a mile to the John Lawton Butler residence. There she met Tom Dugan and he hurried on horseback to the scene of the tragedy, but when he reached the spot Mr. Williams was dead. Mr. Dugan then came to Tonopah, bringing the news of the accident. This morning the coroner and Undertaker Cavanaugh left for Hot Creek.

  The deceased was a young man of most lovable traits. He was born at Hot Creek and spent his entire life there, except when he was in the East attending Winchester academy. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Williams. The father died about eight years ago. He had been a state senator. The mother, a pioneer of the Hot Creek region and one to whom all are endeared and who are most sympathetic, is in Los Angeles and will arrive here Sunday.

  The widow, who was Miss Helen Dupont. resided in Tonopah when they were married. There are also two little sons. Mr. Williams leaves two sisters. Mrs. John Lawton Butler of Currant Creek, and Mrs. Victor Brandt of Berkeley.

  The deceased was a member of Tonopah lodge No. 28. F. & A. M., Tonopah lodge No. 1062. B. P. O. Elks, and Mizpah lodge No. 26. Knights of Pythias. He was aged 29 years. No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral, but it will probably take place at Hot Creek.

  The untimely death of Joe Williams, who was beloved by all his acquaintances, has cast a deep gloom over this community, and words of sorrow and sympathy are expressed by one and all who knew this sterling young man in life's walks.


JOHN HANNIGAN DIES WIH LUNG TROUBLE

  A telegram reached Tonopah this afternoon telling of the death of John Hannlgan at Colfax, Cal., where he went a month ago suffering from lung trouble. It is news that will startle as well as grieve, for it was not generally known that his condition had become critical.

  Mr. Hannlgan came to Tonopah at about the time of the Belmont disaster, when his brother lost his life. He since that time conducted the Toggery. He has no near relatives here.


ARM CRUSHED IN MILL

  Claude Pallanda, who is employed by the Tonopah Extension Mining company, had the misfortune to have his left arm caught in some gearing in the mill at 2 o'clock this morning. He was taken to the Mine Operators hospital, where the arm was amputated just below the elbow.


BIT BY A DOG

  Louis Daoust, a paper carrier for the Bonanza, was severely bitten by W. H. Blackburn's Llewellyn setter last evening while he was delivering papers. The dog sprang at Louis' throat and set his fangs in his jaws, biting through to the teeth, one of which was knocked out. The carotid artery was missed by the fraction of an inch.


"WE MELLICANS SELLEE NO POLK TLUESDAY"

  Tom Kim is there with the patriotism. A rough guy came in from the hills Monday and the following morning went into Paddy Mooney's and gave the good looking waitress an order for ham and eggs.  It being porkless day, the waitress explained to the T. G. that she could not serve  ham and eggs. The T. G. was peeved and said he would go where he could get what he wanted, and proceeded to Tom Kim's chop suey emporium, where he gave the same order. The waiter went into Tom's office and said there was a bad looking man in the dining room who wanted ham and eggs. Tom scratched his head a second, then went in and said to the T. G.: "What's mattla, you no Amelican? We Amelicans no' sellum polk Tluesday."
Mr. Kim is a credit to his race. The citizens of Tonopah should force that "rough guy" to march down the street carrying the American Flag and then kiss in public like they do with the seditious Germans and others!

Too bad about Joe Williams, he accomplished a pretty good bit for only being 29! Nice family,  career, many lodge memberships, State Senator, etc. I can't find a good reference to the Winchester Academy.

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