Lawson versus Standard Oil in frenzied finance clash
The Reno Gazette recounts Thomas W. Lawson's campaign against Standard Oil sparked by his promised exposé in Frenzied Finance and his Amalgamated Copper crusade. His warnings, ads, and telegrams precipitated Wall Street turmoil as oil interests countered, with Lawson vowing to end frenzied finance.
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Wall Street
Lawson
Standard Oil
Providence
Financial World
Thomas W. Lawson
Amalgamated Copper
Europe
Anges
Reno Gazette
Nevada and Nearby News Mixed With Local Events
Nevada University football to play Sherman Indians in Los Angeles on Christmas Day. Con Ahern of Virginia City wins presidential elector vote to carry returns to Washington. Tonopah railroad gains Tonopah to Columbia right of way via Diamondfield and plans rapid extension. Freight through Tonopah in November rose 20 percent from October to 6191 tons. Dr J W Fox of Carson dies at 82 after 32 years in Nevada. Warren Co employees in Storey County allowed to carry weapons. Frank Williams or Linderman case set for Reno trial December 14 then January 16. University of Reno closes for Christmas December 21 through January 4. D Wilsons mark 50th wedding anniversary in Mason Valley with five guests from their original Missouri wedding party. Old Southern Pacific roundhouse at Wadsworth being dismantled after shops move to Sparks. D Bemis Reno watchman dies of lung hemorrhage at 67. estate valued over 940,000.
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Nevada University
Sherman Indians
Los Angeles
Cal
Con Ahern
Virginia City
Washington
Tonopah
Columbia
Diamondfield
J. W. Fox
Carson
Pennyslvania
Nevada
Elko
Warren & Co
Storey County
Frank Williams
Linderman
Jack Welch
Humboldt County
Reno
University At
D. Wilson
Mason Valley
Lyon County
Mrs. Wilson
Missouri
Southern Pacific
Wadsworth
Sparks
W. B. Sheldon
D. Bemis
Round House
New York
Wisconsin
Roosevelt Victory Shatters Previous Popular Vote Record
A Times canvass shows Theodore Roosevelt won the last presidential election by 2,546,160 in popular votes, totaling 7,640,500 the largest for any U S president. Missouri and Maryland figures adjust Electoral College totals, Debs gains, and Watson dominates Georgia with 22,685 votes. overall 13,584,119 votes cast. Roosevelt 7,640,500 Parker 5,004,301 Debs 392,867 Swallow 48,411 Watson 124,391 Corrigan 33,519. Electoral vote 386 for Roosevelt 140 for Parker.
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New York Times
the Times
Tennessee
Michigan
Roosevelt
Judge Parker
United States
McKinley
Missouri
Maryland
Debs
Watson
Georgia
South
South Carolina
Parker
Swallow
Corrigan
Comstock Memories Jewelry Sale At Knickerbocker Gallery
A collection of diamonds pearls and silverware owned by the late Mrs Charles L Fair killed in a 1902 France car crash was sold by order of John B Bonnell heir and attorney. Valued at 100000 the sale offered varied pieces with a remarkable diamond display including a 379 diamond chain and a 3600 pearl girdle. some pieces fetched good prices while silver items and laces sold for little of their value.
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Charles L. Fair
France
Knickerbocker Art Gallery
New York
John B. Bonnell
Black Water Fever Case Brought Aboard Oceanic
A patient named Shelby Neely a Mississippi cotton planter working in Algeria was found to have black water fever on the Oceanic. He was taken to St Vincent's hospital in poor condition after two days at sea. Oceanic doctor Dr. W P M O'Loughlin said recovery is likely in the climate.
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New York
Africa
Shelby Neely
Mississippi
St. Vincent's Hospital
Garden of Roses free with six month Call subscription
The San Francisco Call offers six free rose plants to readers with a six months subscription. Choose by number from a list of rose varieties and colors. Mail rates are $3 for 12 months or $4 for 6 months, with payment and renewal status required. Wells Fargo Safe at Trackee, Cal., robbed of $1509 Sunday night with no trace of thieves.
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San Francisco
Mile Q. Berthed
Maman Cochet
Cornelia Cook
Etoile de Lyon
Catherine Mermett
Clothilde Soupert
Empress Eugenie
Elsie Heyman
Cal
Wells-Fargo
Trackee
Lawson Bears Down Wall Street With Nation Wide Bear Raid
Thomas W. Lawson backed by John W. Gates and others launches a massive bear raid driving stock values lower. Advertisements claim certain properties are overvalued to panic holders into selling, costing Lawson thousands weekly and causing widespread market demoralization. Detectives guard Lawson as Greene denounces him. End of the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden reports Root and Dorson first with 2386 miles. Mescalero Indian Reservation warns of Apache extinction risk due to consuming pressures.
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Thomas W. Lawson
John W. Gates
Wall Street
Lawson
William ©. Greene
Arizona Copper King
Greene Consolidated Copper Company
Committee of Safety
New York
Stock Exchange
Root
Dorson
Madison Square Garden
Dorsou
VanDerstoft
Stol
Samuelson
Williams
Miller
Walter
Mrs Cassie Chadwick jailed in Cleveland bail set at 40000
Mrs Cassie Chadwick known as the Queen of Finance is jailed in Cleveland with bail fixed at 40000 after a spree that attracted multiple millionaires and bankers. The Newport Kentucky iron foundry was dynamited for the fifth time in two months with no injuries. company attributes it to strikers.
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Cassie Chadwick
Finance
East
Cleveland
Newport
Will Contest the Election Over Van Duzer Seat
James A. Yerington prepares to sue to unseat Clarence D. Van Duzer as Nevada's representative after investigation into Goldfield irregularities. If Goldfield registration issues invalidate the precinct, Yerington could win by 21 percent as ballots are examined. Also notes Carson Mint wage cut and Paderewski arriving in San Francisco for U.S. concerts.
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Clarence D. van Duzer
Congress
Nevada
James A. Yerington
Goldfield
Anani
van Duzer
van Dozer
House of Representatives
Yerington
Rotnnes
Delinquent Tax Notices for Burke County Nevada 1904
Delinquent taxes listed for multiple properties in Burke County Nevada with owners and items. Notices include personal and real property, improvements, penalties, and total amounts due. Taxpayers named include James Grainger, U A Knight, Thomas Trainer, Rose nthal M s Sarah, and others. Public notice dated December 15 1904 with repayment deadlines and tax office details.
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Bureks
Beveds
Orwits Grainger
James
Bie
Tara BT
Ivey
Itaste
South Fairy Hill
Bureke County
State of Nevada
Knight
U. A
Posenory
Urestim
Ew Feka
Burke County
Nevada
Bent
Bef McKernan
John
Kaseks
Eureks County
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State News
Comstock
Charles Fair
Big Bear Lawson
James ¥. Carroll
Mescalero
New Mexico
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Board of Education
Reed Smoot
Utah
United States Senate
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Adolph J. Weber
Mary Weber
Charles Swayne
Florida
Curtis P. Inukea
Honolulu
Prince Jonah K. Kalaiganacle
J. A. Yerington
Carson Mint
Committee of Appropriations
Carson City
Paderewski
Australia
Winnemucca
Huawbelit County
A. B. Smith
NEW Today
Thomas
Bu- Teka
Bureks County
Antelope Valley
Antelope Spritae
Trainer
Antelope Mountain
Kobe Hot Springs
Mureka County
State of
Paulkeer
Ben. Stockade
Diamond Mountain
Jack Crewford
Baw Si Canyon
Euerke Goung
Whalen Con
Copper Mining CO
Alpha
Kureke
Kean
Keorada
J H. Horgr
Trmenrer
Exutsico
Eureke
Paroni
Prime Eastern
Express
Ruby Hill
L. C
Parmoe
Paesprer Cisama
Ciamrgs
Elko Nevada
Johnson Mercantile Co
Hiram Johnson
the Brown Hotel
Pabst
Milwaukee
M. Mahoney
Eureka Nevada
Main Street
George W. Hanna
Hylton
General Merchandise
Mound Valley
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