15 Dec 1906
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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1906
Page
1
Entry in Eureka records marks the mail as second class matter handled by the local post office. The notice confirms postal status and downstream handling for mailing.
The article critiques President Roosevelt's stance on Japanese and Negro schooling and warns that Western states would face an influx of Japanese immigrants. It argues that fear of mixed blood and loyalty mirrors attitudes toward Blacks and Asians, urging segregation in schools to prevent perceived threats and suggesting war as a tool of powerful corporations. It also notes a new publication, The Village Life, and its quality.
The Count de la Vaulx announced a planned attempt to reach the south pole using an aerial ship. He has conducted tests in Paris with his aircraft at about 200 feet, running fifty ascents and descents. Walter Wellman challenges him in polar exploration and both races draw aviation interest.
New York reports John D. Rockefeller's annual income for the year ending 1906 at 60 million dollars. Henry H. Rogers and John D. Archbold discussed the figure with a financier, noting Rockefeller earns about 14,888.52 daily and over 6,340.98 per hour, accumulating vast wealth each moment.
The Supreme Court declares a franchise tax separate from property tax on corporate assets in a ruling cited in Attorney General Moody’s annual report. The report urges new laws to empower the government in trust prosecutions, highlighting Chicago as a lesson.
Reno stockholders clashed with San Francisco Fleischhackers over L A Blakeslee’s city political role for the Reno Power Light and Water Co and Nevada Transit Co. They demanded his discharge and for Herbert Fleischhacker to list company stock for equal treatment elsewhere. The Fleischhackers deny employment claims while Reno officials fear concessions from the City Council.
Leopold I, king of the Belgians, is described as wealthy and morally corrupt for allegedly lobbying in Washington to block Congo atrocity actions. He has ruled since 1485, now in his 72nd year, and the Congo Independent State traces to the Congo International Association founded by Leopold in 1882 with broad treaty recognition. He has made a will to bequeath sovereign rights in the State to Belgium.
United States troops move against the Utes in Wyoming to round them up and restore order. The Utes show limited fighting zeal as many Cheyennes work on railroads and Indian laborers shift roles. Chief American Horse, renowned Sioux leader, visits the powwow to discuss relations with cavalry officers.
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw plans relief for the money market after consulting New York bankers. High interest rates have pressured lenders as first-class commercial paper recently commanded elevated rates in New York.
The County Board of Examination will hold the first war annual examination for teachers certificates in the District Court room at Eureka Nevada beginning Monday January 14 1907 at 9 o clock a m and continue through Wednesday January 16 1907. Lew Roveks County Supt of Public Schools.
Delinquent taxes and costs due on properties in Eureka County Nevada will be sold to satisfy tax assessments. Listings include multiple parcels and owners such as Korenaete ot Revs Novag and many others, with amounts detailing taxes penalties and costs for each property and possession interests.
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