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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1904
Page
4
A historical overview of Virginia City and Gold Hill on the Comstock lode. It covers discovery in 1859 and 1860, mining depths, hoisting works, dumps, water power, rail connections, population peaks, public buildings, the Satro drain tunnel, and the enormous output and wages from the mines.
Garcia the Elico saddler plans to showcase a gold and silver mounted prize saddle at the St. Louis World's Fair alongside other leather goods. T. F. Donelin, veteran Southern Pacific employee and Fallon pioneer, died April 14 in San Francisco from pneumonia after years as a Wadaworth train dispatcher. Major D. L. Brown, noted Virginia City journalist, died last week from complications after a left thumb infection led to amputation. he was 61, survived by a widow and five children. A railroad survey began last week to extend a line from Massie to Fallon, 15 miles, with cost per mile estimated. The Clover Cattle Company bought the Burnt Creek range north of Wells, Elko County, including 1200 acres and a water right, giving control of about 90,000 acres of range land.
The Reno Star notes rumors about Western Pacific and confirms Southern Pacific aims to block competition across the continent. It argues SP will not permit another line to cross now, even as Pacific Coast growth could change odds in the future.
Montana snows reveal thousands of dead sheep on ranges as losses from winter hardships mount. Hundreds work to skin and burn carcasses to curb disease, while authorities assess the broader impact on herds and livelihoods across the region.
The Desert Land Laws repeal bill faces defeat after an 8 to 8 vote in committee. The piece argues against repeal to protect land for settlers under the National Irrigation Law, claiming large corporations push repeal for selfish interests, risking public good.
Governor Sparks in Salt Lake City predicts a Democratic and Silver fusion, labor voters leaning Dems, Hearst's influence limited in Nevada, unions strong but scattered. Editor reports Nevada sentiment favoring Hearst, with calls for an instructed delegation to St Louis. Various Nevada political notices reference Bartine candidacy and Senate race uncertainty.
A period recipe details whitewash for weathered buildings using lime salt rice glue and whiteing. It instructs heating soaking straining and blending with hot water and a portable furnace. The note adds that Eé Blade, charged with counterfeiting, has been released by the United States Court at Carson City.
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