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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1903
Page
2
The Eureka Sentinel reviews the rapid growth of the U S iron and steel sector, noting Monongahela Valley plants as a world center. It cites pig iron output rising from 63 908 tons in 1810 to 17 691 807 tons in 1902 and previews how production converts to armor plate rails tubes and many other products.
The Indian smallpox quarantine at Battle Mountain has been raised. Theodore Lopes, a Carson resident, has been adjudged insane and sent to the paylam. Hopes rise for the Tonopah railroad completion by mid May with an estimated cost of $500,000. F. W. Fairbanks of the Lyon County Times plans a weekly Fallon paper. James Doughty resigns Tuscarora Postmastership. W. S. Flamb to succeed him. Dr. Ascher named head physician for the Southern Pacific at East Reno. The Isla Bishop Abiel Leonard estate valued at $8,000 bequeathed to his widow. Jerry Quinn, Esmeralda Assessor, is at the San Almshouse. Erio County Farmers Institute draws many farmers and speakers. William Fogarty named Recorder and Auditor of Storey County to fill J. W. Kinnikin’s vacancy. appointee’s brother is widow of the deceased and will name his deputy. W. Owens resigns as Southern Pacific agent at Carlin to pursue other interests. E. F. Wolover, Beowawe station agent, also resigns. Navy recruitment contact opens after March 6 for midshipman nominees from the state. possible early exam if arranged.
Ore shipments over the Eureke 2 Palisade Railroad for the week ending December 28 1903 list totals by mine and product. Excelsior feed 4 6H Eureka Con 7170 Warren Pixa Counts No Pige Viera 50990 Mobilin 63680 Nee Courts Tybo Milling Co concentrates 70090.
The first snow storm of the winter began on December 17, 1908, marking the early part of Thursday night with about three inches of snow. Indications point to the storm continuing as the season starts.
Mr and Mrs William Yates return from their honeymoon and settle at the Maplee ranch in Pine Valley. Mrs Daniel Manning of Albany New York is elected president of the Worlds Fair Board of Lady managers with vice Mrs James L Blair, who has resigned.
A correspondent argues against enforced fence removal from Government land in Nevada. He warns fences shield scarce forage and will force ranchers off the range, favoring leasing at fair rents or outright sale to preserve stockmen. He pleads for a plan balancing land use, rancher needs, and government interests amid looming orders.
A government probe will examine small city town and country postoffices across the West for graft and stamp sale violations. Reports cite boosted postmasters salaries and expenses without added revenue, with grafts to be unearthed and guilty parties punished. Nevada pensioners to be reimbursed for costs tied to defending against Indian hostilities in the territory.
The Ellis process, tested in Salt Lake City on December 8, shows a method to extract metals from ore fumes via water lift and a pump system. Tailings from Dry Valley near Picehe Nevada yielded 63% lead, 10.7 oz silver and $3 gold per ton with 87% gold recovery, 76.6% silver, and all lead. If proven, the invention could revolutionize ore work and wealth from fumes, requiring a muffled furnace, engine, pump, and reservoir.
Salt Lake December 16 Governor Wells released a remarkable interview after meeting President Kramer of the Utah Fuel Company leading the strike fight. He stated that the strike can only be settled if the strikers abandon the union surrender their certificates return to work or leave the country.
A fragmented verse piece contrasts wealth and poverty with moral musings on equality. It notes the rich man breathes the same air, eats little, and dies as any other, then shifts to a timid pupil mocked as dull. Published as a column fragment from Baltimore American via W D Nesbit in Sacramento dealer copy.
A wide range of events are noted including the signing of a Cuban reciprocity bill on December 17 and a new US Stel Corporation wage scale effective January 1. Other items report military moves from Mare Island to Panama, Harvard doctor F H Mallory locating a scarlet fever germ, Havana merchants predicting demand from the treaty, and a Colorado miners strike continuing with eight hour aims.
The Independent claims Elko County officials irregularly kept proceedings of adding a steel floor and closets to the jail. It cites law requiring the clerk to record all board actions and alleges a prior concealed deal with Metal Box Company to avoid taxpayer knowledge.
In Belmont last week E. M. Arandall E. R. Shellingberger W. A. Lang A Wilson A M Bradshaw and M Jackson faced charges of rioting against Chinese residents during Tonopah labor troubles that led to Chong Bing Lang’s death. The jury acquitted all defendants. On December 11 Frank Smith’s trial for fatally shooting Walter Dunn at Tonopah on July 5 also ended with an acquittal.
Mr. Bartine told Storey County that Elko property could fetch 30 million, yet is worth only seven million. He asked what Humboldt Washoe Churchill Douglas Counties think, as they face the same situation in this uncertain market.
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