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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1909
Page
2
A fragment indicates Ry Cardler is entered at the postoffice under second class matter notation, with unclear additional details about location and classification. The readable bits point to archival labeling and mail matter designation rather than a full event.
The Interstate Commerce Commission chairman says railroad rates west of the Mississippi are high and cause shipper complaints while rates east are fair. He notes growth in the Intermountain and Pacific coast regions but no relief from the new rate law. Hearings will be held in Spokane Seattle and likely Salt Lake this fall, with a Washington ruling anticipated in November to ease shipping costs.
Maxwell known as Gunplay Maxwell, a reputed interstate felon, was killed by Deputy Sheriff Ed Johnson during an arrest in Price. The two collided as both reached for weapons, Maxwell dying from two gunshot wounds. He was born in Massachusetts, possibly Bliss, with prior prison terms in Utah and Wyoming and an unproven Nevada robbery case.
Northern Wyoming is under quarantine for lip and leg illness among sheep, diagnosed as necrobacilloses. Dr. Ki L Glassyer reports the outbreak spans Fremont Natrona Converse Weston Crook Sheridan Johnson and Big Horn counties with inspectors stationed in Lander to identify cause and curb spread. Affected flocks have been shipped to St Louis where cleansing measures were applied to cars and feed.
A cynical parent in a Richmond Evening Star joke claims appendicitis lets a doctor open a patient’s body to remove his entire book account. The quip hinges on medical humor about surgery and a pun on the patient’s finances.
The will of Ellen Hayes of Ely died recently in San Francisco was filed for probate in White Pine County. It leaves the Hayes Green Park Hotel and adjoining properties to a hospital under Bishop Lawrence Scanlan with control by Catholic women, requires real estate not be sold to meet specific bequests, and provides for masses for her soul. Bequests include $800 to Rev Esmond Bayes and $1000 to Bishop Scanlan, $800 to Rev W K Ryan, $300 to Rev Michael Sheshan, and relatives and friends receive various sums. executor named is W B Graham of Ely.
Mrs James H Sutton of Portland Oregon seeks facts on the death of her son Lieutenant James N Sutton USMC asserting he did not die by his own hand but was killed in a quarrel The case stirs public sympathy as she also worries about another son at West Point who she believes suffered maltreatment and remained silent to uphold academy traditions After the Annapolis incident in October 1907 the mother continues her pursuit for truth.
The Goldfield News reports Nevada’s mining wealth showcased at the Mineral Palace as hundreds of pounds of new exhibits arrive daily. Officials praise the Mining Congress for uniting national interest with Nevada's districts from Goldfield to Tonopah, forecasting direct and indirect boosts to Nevada mining.
Governor Dickerson released J F Haleys quarterly bullion report for Nevada covering the first quarter ending March 31, 1900. The document lists county bullion production and bullion tax paid, noting business conditions and mining activity across the state during the period.
Reports note large ore-work plans with dynamite and black powder weekly at Copper Plate. Eastern capitalists to inspect South Fork power sites and Bullion mines. Minnesota buyers eye Nevada Bunker Hill property. William Pittman of Tonopah announces bid for Nevada Attorney General as a Democratic candidate. F A Young of Sparks faces arrest for crooked crap game. loaded dice seized. A Bext Manufacturing Company traction engine arrives to haul freight between Tonopah and Manhattan. Churchill County Fair preparations for September 15–17 emphasize livestock and farm produce prizes. Nevada University Reno opens for new and returning students with expected enrollment gains. A visiting minister’s attempt to marry in Reno is rejected by Judge Pike under 1907 statute. C A Turner of Ely buys tungsten claims in White Pine, aiming for major Western tungsten production.
The Herald Publishing Company stock is sold ending its position as Utah’s leading Democratic daily. Ex Senator W A Clark of Montana has sold his stake to prominent Republicans. D Q Jackling, a mining man, is the heaviest investor. The Herald, founded 1870, had been Clark’s purchase in 1901.
Railroad staffing for Southern Pacific between Ogden and Sparks reported. Nevada plans first annual State baby show in Tonopah mid October. SP to run motor car service Reno to Truckee twice daily. Reno citizen George F. Turrittin in critical condition after pneumonia. Belmont shaft accident at Tonopass left George Cabrillo dead and Dan Zarou vich seriously injured. Mina post office destroyed by fire, insured losses about 2000. Clark County received 1100 for old county funds. general fund pending. Deputy state superintendents in Carson examining teaching certificates. Tonopah home of K R Garcia struck by lightning but did not ignite. SP handled 4000 more freight cars between Reno and Sparks in July. Dayton judge Frank White sentenced to 14 years for attempted rape. Doll Frederick of Biko Junk & Hide married Hazlehurst Young in Germantown Pens. George Stevens jailed in Park City for felony Utah offense. potential 1-3 year term. Willis Weiger killed at Goldfield reviewed for patents. Guy E Philbrick killed near Reno in logging camp accident. Emory J Smitch, Virginia City justice of the peace, dies at 52. John Magee commits suicide in Ely. SP adopts bulletproof steel express car to haul bullion from Southern Nevada. Abe Brown to open large sporting venue in Ely. Hiram Brink fatally injured at Goldfield Combination mine. Daughter of W H Merchant Sparks destroyed by candle in dark closet. insurance covers 8000. Copper Flat blasting for steam shovels creates miniature volcano. 10000 tons of dynamite used.
A witty exchange at a boarding house has the landlady reiterating she taught the cook how to make chicken soup. A guest responds with a pun about the chicken catching the idea, highlighting a lighthearted moment in daily life.
James Button and Ter Pore Land Home figure in a case where a prior navy board ruled Button’s death self inflicted. a secretary of the navy review led to a second inquiry and a finding that Sutton’s death was by his own hand, a shooting.
The latest metal quotations list silver at New York five shillings per ounce and copper at Salt Lake priced at 1.40 per 100 pounds with minor figures for par value. The report notes market activity and invites subscribers to the service.
After September 5, 1909, William H. Smith of Strawberry Nevada offers twenty tons of fall apples for sale on his ranch in Newark Valley White Pine County at 25 dollars per ton. A smaller late delivery is offered at 1 cent per manna aor penne.
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