02 Apr 1904
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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1904
Page
1
The Mine Commissioner report notes a near two million dollar rise in zinc production in 1903 due to electro magnetic separators. It highlights improved processing of zinc containing ores and broader use of magnetic separation to unlock previously unprofitable ore.
In a New York dealer's stable a 2400-pound iron-gray Percheron gelding named Ritchie stands over eighteen hands high. The horse, described as a freak and capable of drawing the heaviest truck, will be sold for exhibition purposes as the owners seek higher earnings.
The Reno public schools salaries and expenses total about 62600 dollars. An opposition stage line is planned between Carson and Gardnerville. Reno closes for Easter work. three Nevada University students suspended for excessive amusements. Nye County court opens April 11 with Fred Browne facing assault charge. The Blairs of New Jersey begin work on Silver Peak mines in Esmeralda County with a 30 stamp mill and leaching plant. Cattle perish in Elko blizzard, 35 dead among 107 head. severe storm impacts ranching communities.
A Juvenile Lodge of Odd Fellows will be instituted in Stockton California about April 26 with charter lists open for members. Eligible boys 14 to 21 must be proposed by an Odd Fellow and provide full names and residence numbers. The lodge hopes for recognition by the Sovereign Grand Lodge at its next session. Nevada Day at St Louis set for September 20 with editors urged to travel if weather permits.
The San Francisco lotteries are condemned as swindles by local papers. Alleged monthly subsidies to papers and police are sketched, while tickets are described as mostly counterfeit. Investigations claim numbers are never drawn and lists are printed in advance.
An editor uses stock types as a metaphor to explain corporate shares and insiders gains. The piece contrasts common stock for the public and preferred stock for insiders, then applies the idea to Democrats in Nevada and nationwide, warned as a caution about party reorganizers.
Reno Star mocks Van Duzer for claiming Columbus influenced the Italian vote in Enoreka. Reno Observer notes Republicans push harmony as campaigns loom with party pins rising by September and voters urged to roll once polls open in November.
The notice details daily wages for laborers at three dollars, spikers at three dollars and twenty-five cents, straw bosses at eight dollars and sixty cents, and board at one dollar. A two-horse team earns five dollars daily, with company supplies provided. A second construction train is set to begin on April 1, with Will Young and Enterprise involved.
In a red hot twenty round bout on March 25 in San Francisco Britt Corbett edged Young Corbett in a split decision. Receipts totaled 33000 from a 40000 attendance with Britt receiving 16592.50 and Corbett 9157.50. The match sparks talk of a rematch while other items note water projects and Nevada politics.
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