Hoosier Poet Awards Nephew $50000 Wedding Gift
The Hoosier poet gave his nephew Edmund HB Evel a $50,000 check drawn on the Union Trust Company to be paid to his nephew who is said to be on his honeymoon. Evel has served as secretary and adviser to Riley for years and helped direct investments. The gift is described as both a wedding present and a reward for faithful service in managing the poor's finances.
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Union Trust Company
Edmund HB. Evel
Young Evel
Boen
Riley
Beef Prices Rise Sharply Amid Record Market Fears
Salt Lake Tribune reports beef prices at Chicago market records with prime steers at 10.40 per hundred and distillery stock around 10, amid expectations of further gains. A Western ranchman predicts fat steer prices could reach 15 per hundred within five years, signaling rising meat costs and concerns for consumers as meat supply remains tight versus population growth.
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Salt Lake Tribune
Beef Trust
Chicago
United States
Nominating State Ticket for Progressives in Nevada
The Progressive Party State Central Committee at Reno nominated eight full State tickets and presidential electors. The slate includes M. Summerfield for U.S. Senate, George Springmeyer for Congress, W. A. G. Thomas for Supreme Court, H. A. Comins, Peter Anker, and L. W. Haworth for University Regents, BE Hatch, J. G. McCarthy, and J. B. Kaufman for presidential electors. Ticket placement will be by petition. candidates must pledge to vote for Colonel Roosevelt and the full ticket. August Frolich was dropped for not pledging. The party plans fields in all counties.
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Progessives
Republican Party
Progressive Party
Reno
M. Summerfield
United States
George Springmeyer
Carson
Congress
W. A. G. Thomas
Las Vegas
Justice of the Supreme Court
H. A. Comins
Ely
Peter Anker
Lovelock
L. W. Haworth
Austin
Miner hurt in Belmont mine blast at Tynepath
Nevada State News reports miner John Olen was struck by a blast at the Belmont mine after drilling into a missed hole on Monday night. He is hospitalized, expected to stay weeks, condition described as not serious though treated for mental stress amid heat and worry.
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John Olen
Belmont
Tynepath
Miner’s Union
Mra James Benton
Mohawk
Goldfield
Royal School of Mines of London
Ophir
Greenhorn Miner Strines Itich in Early Colorado Gold
The Engineering and Mining Journal notes that tenderfoots often strike rich in Colorado. Tales from Cripple Creek, Ophir, Camp Bird, and Independence Creek illustrate how initial guesswork and basic rock leads yielded major mines. Notable examples include a red dirt floor assay of ten ounces per ton and a tonnage output reaching millions, with diverse discoveries through persistent chance and exploration.
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W. Weston
Engineering and Mining Journal
Colorado
Tenderfoot
Cripple Creek
Colorato Springs
Nettie
Stratton
Independence
Boston & Colorado
Why Baseball Can Be Made To Curve
Columbia University Summer School lecture on the science of baseball curve explains how spin and air flow create curve. Prof Franklin cites Bernoulli’s principle and air circulation around a spinning ball to account for downward curve and accelerated flow beneath the ball.
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Columbia University
Ins
W. 3
Franklin
Daniel Bernooth
Irrigated Farms in Nevada Highlighted by Washington Bulletin
A Department of Commerce and Labor bulletin outlines Nevada irrigation, noting 2689 farms under fence and producing, 2,714,475 acres irrigated, 2370 farms under irrigation uncounted, and over 500,000 acres more could be irrigated with available water. Douglas County shows complete irrigation. Clark and Lander near-total usage. 92 percent of farms irrigated. Limited development of water sources is reported.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
Washington
Nevada
Douglas County
Clark
Lander
Appointment notice for Edgar Sadler in Nevada estate
Loving Sapuen Administratrix announces Edgar Sadler of Diamond Valley Eureka County Nevada is sole exclusive agent for the Reinhold Sadler estate. He represents interests in real and personal property in Eureka Kiko and White Pine Counties and in Huntington and Diamond Valley Stock and Land Company holdings in his name at death. Carson City Nevada September 14 1906.
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Edgar Sadler
Diamond Valley
Eureka County
Nevada
Sule
Katete
Reinhold Sadler
Eureka
Kiko
White Pine
Huntington and Diamond Valley Stock and Land Company
California
Sid Edgar Sadler
Sard Reinhold Sadler
Loving Sapuen
Carson City
Eureka Mining District Maps Offer Limited New Prints
The SeyriveL has released a handful of black and white prints covering Eureka mining district, including the Pardy map and additions for Windfall and adjoining mines in the Secrets Osayon district. Price per map is 20 dollars, mailed orders incur a 5 cent extra charge.
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Eureka
Eureka Mining
Osayon
Why They Bustle in the Primary Petitions Rally
The text notes a law barring anyone from assisting in nominating more than one candidate for the same office, suggesting this helps explain why Independents are active around petitions before the Primary. Carson Appeal.
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Thiet
Carson
Wood For Sale In Eureka By Curto
Tam offers No 1 wood in Eureka for delivery at eight dollars per card. Amales accepts orders for hauling and leaves orders at Eureka Cash Store under W N Curto.
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Tam
Eureka
Amales
W. N. Curto
Notice For Publication Describing Desert Land Claim
Angelo Depaoli of Eureka Nevada filed final proof for desert land claim serial 01782 for lands in Section 8 and 9 Township 19 North Range 54 East Mount Diablo Meridian before Eureka County Clerk on September 4 1912. Witnesses include Phillip Paroni John B Biale Joseph Sirk Levin J Cows. First published August 3 1912 last August 31 1912.
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Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Carson City
Nevada
Angelo Depaoli
Eureka
Range
Mount Diablo
Alosuve
Eureks County
Phillip Paroni
New
John B. Biale
Joseph Sirk George
Nickerson Levin J. Cows
Register
Notary Public Ad for Legal Blanks in Koreks Nevada
R A Broy Notary Public offers prompt service with careful typing and copying. Legal blanks available at the Sentosa office located at the Post Office in Koreks Nevada.
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Koreks
Nevada
Sentosa
Water Notice Application to Appropriate Nevada Waters
Notice of application No 2484 by William H Sweeney Eureka County Nevada for permission to appropriate public waters from Bog Springs and adjacent lands. Water to be conveyed by running ent er and cleaning out springs via reservoirs and ditches for irrigation and stock watering. water not to be returned to stream. State Engineer W M Kearney. First publication August 17 1912. Last publication September 14 1912.
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State of
Nevada
William H. Sweeney
County of
Eureka
Bog Springs
Pointe
State of Nevada
Blackburn Springs
Pelnta Upper
Pointest
W. M. Kearney
Nevada Water Claim 1912 Public Waters Permit Filed
Public waters of Nevada sought by William H. Sweeney Eureka County for Blackburn Springs. Includes details of springs, locations, and conveyance by tunnels and pipes for irrigation and stock watering. Water not to be turned to stream. First published August 17 1912. last publication September 14 1912.
Eureka man files land entry notice in Carson City
Edgar Eather of Eureka Nevada filed in the Carson City land office an application under 23 RS to enter the SW quarter of the SE quarter in Section 13 Township 20 North Range 34 East Mount Diablo Meridian containing 40 acres. Adverse claimants or protests based on mineral character or other grounds must file affidavits by September 1, 1912. Louis J. Coux Register. first publication July 27 1912. last publication August 4 1912.
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Carson City
Edgar Eather
Eureka
Nevada
U. S
Range
Mount Diablo
Loum J. Coux
Register
Edgar Rather vada files entry to land under 2306 provisions
Carson City Land Office notice dated July 17 1912 states Edgar Rather vada has filed to enter under Section 2306 R 8 0 8 for 40 acres in the NE quarter of the SW quarter of Section 13 Township 20 North Range 54 East Mount Diablo Meridian. Objections or protests must be filed by September 4 1912. Register Loum J Coun announces first publication July 27 1912 and land publication August 24 1912.
Mining Tax Notice for Eureka County Proceeds
Notice that taxes on the mines’ proceeds in Eureka County for the quarter ending June 30, 191% are due and payable at the assessor’s office in Eureka. The law regarding the tax will be strictly enforced. H C McTermney County Assessor of Eureka County Nevada
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Eureka County
Eureka
H.C. McTerney
Nevada
Horses for Sale by Plummer Bros at Mineral Hill Nevada
Work, saddle and unbroken horses offered for sale by Plummer Bros. Contact Mineral Hill, Nevada for further particulars.
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Plummer Bros
Mineral Hill
Nevada
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Wyoming
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Expres
L. R. Gladden
Eureka, Nevada
Heira Cas ST Hardware and Ammunition
J. B. Biale
SF Bole
Giant Powder Co
ONE Paice
Carkin
Mes
A. Fraser
Reka
Henderson Banking Company
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L. C. Hexpersox
Lampert Hexperson
Asst
People’s Meat Market
Ruby Hill
William Zadow
Main Street
Supreme Court
State University
Long
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Eureka Township
Pallante
Palisace
B. Repetto
Eureka Brewery
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Main and
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Erie
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