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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1905
Page
2
A brief notice records a postal entry at Burcks post office noting a matter connected to the local post office. Details are fragmentary but indicate an official action or filing. The language resembles historical newspaper notices of clerical or administrative steps in small town services.
The San Francisco Journal of Commerce notes Nevada's mining gains lift San Francisco's growth with unwatering of Comstock lower levels and Tonopah and Goldfield wealth driving big future values. It mentions Bullfrog Miner's first issue under Frank P Maonix and notes coal oil price fears tied to Standard Oil donations.
Governor Sparks appoints James H Nevin of Reno as Bullion Inspector under the Brougher law to ensure the state receives its lawful share of bullion. The commission opens mine books on demand, boosting state revenue. A new Experiment Station Commission in Lincoln County is named, with no salaries funded from a $10,000 appropriation. Mexico reforms its monetary system with peso at 50 cents gold and silver coinage ending April 16. Roosevelt embarks on a two month western vacation to attend Rough Riders reunion and hunt big game. Nevada talent shines in Boston with Mabel Stanaway slated for a major Verdi role. Tonopah Mining declares a 25 cent dividend per share payable April 22 on 1,000,000 shares totaling $300,000.
Advance sheets show a new act directing county assessors to tax patented mines at the valuation set by Nevada constitutional amendments. The law, introduced by E. W. Tremont of Eureka, was signed by Governor Sparks on March 4, 1905, ratifying the 1902 voter intent.
Nevada and nearby regions see a flurry of business moves and notable events. Leslie Smaill sells Churchill Standard interests to W. Black while H Heller of Reno loses sight in Tonopah. U S Senator George Nixon and wife return from Washington. J J Hylton ships three carloads of beef to Kansas City. Ben Goodhue is fined 80 dollars and jailed for concealed weapon. Will Bliss grows wealthy from Tonopah and Alaska claims. R E L Windle sells half of Goldfield News stake and plans to reenter Nevada journalism. Congressman Van Dozer and Benny visit Nye and Esmeralda counties. Death Valley borax project negotiates with Salt Lake & San Pedro Railroad. Norwegians eye a Nevada immigrant colony. Giroux Company buys interests in Watson and Blackburn claims for 2550 dollars. Toropah Sun notes Turner lodge is formaldehyde treated for public safety.
The Roll of Honor for the month from February 20 1996 to March 17 1905 lists students including Carrie Eccles Annie Piavin Grace Hicks Eddie Moyle and many others. Principal Pourra Grave Clara Homvear Thomas Hocking and teacher Governor Sparks note Arbor Day was designated for April 21.
County board approves a list of payments including salaries for Alex Fraver P Paroni J H Hoegh and others, road and bridge work by Dennis Cooney H Rand and B Merlo, noxious animals payments to multiple individuals, printing and advertising by Eureka Street, water works costs and hospital charges totaling 340 dollars.
The Panama Canal Commission is reorganized by President Roosevelt. Theodore P. Shonts becomes chairman, with Charles B. Magoon, John F. Wallace, M. T. Endicow, Peter O. Hanna, Oswald M. Ernst, and Benjamin M. Harrod forming the commission. Executive Committee members include Shoots, Magoon, and Wallace. Members receive varying allowances. the chairman and chief engineer receive additional sums. The piece notes the aim for results in canal work and mentions mining location blanks for sale at the Sentinel office.
The University of California summer session starts June 2 and lasts six weeks. Renowned teachers from U S and Europe join the faculty. For the first time instruction covers nearly all school subjects. Open to teachers graduates and visitors with regular fees. Special railroad rates expected. Recorder of the Families at Berkeley can provide details.
The Nevada Copper Company purchased a one fourth interest in the Molly Gibson group of four mining claims from Newton Born for 10000 dollars. Ten percent was paid down with balance due soon. The group, between Ruth and Copper Flat, was under bond to D N Harper for 938000 whose bond expired April 1. The Nevada firm took over the property at bond expiry with an advance of 2600 dollars.
To Eureka Nevada on April 6 1905 a daughter to the wife of Abram Laird. At Pine Valley Eureka County on March 26 1905 a daughter to the wife of B Ferrari. At Cherry Creek White Pine County on April 1 1906 a son to the wife of James S Cazier.
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