Do I Know Geary A Tale From Eureka Nevada
Jack Petch recalls meeting Geary the future sheriff-elect of Silver Fir County during the Summer of 1872. A livery owner and corral keeper, Geary restrained a would be horse thief by rope while stopping a burglary no one else saw. The anecdote ends with mutual respect and a bond formed between the two men.
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Geary
Old Jack Petch
Silver Fir County
Richmon
Ruby Hill
Eureks
Furst
LI Seed
Rainbow Canyon
Pinto Creek
Winchester
Jack
Caliente Man Is Murdered Near Leith Lede Riot
A former Leith tent saloon owner Frank Raiz was assassinated Sunday night by Francisco Galindo, who fled. Galindo, a Mexican man about 35 with a gold tooth and a thigh wound, is described as troublesome and capable of speaking fair English. Raiz died by a gunshot to the head. a manhunt is underway. Health authorities order Sunday school closures due to contagious diseases. public schools close until January 2.
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Lincoln County
Caliente
Frank Raiz
Leith
Francisco Galindo
Galindo
Rain
Ruiz
Goldfield
Turner
District Judges Share Equal Authority in Nevada Ruling
The Nevada Supreme Court ruled that one district judge cannot compel another district judge to perform a judicial act via mandamus. The case involved Judge Peter J. Somoza suing Judge Theron Stevens to force him to deed Goldfield townsite land to Edward Jennings. The court found Somoza lacked jurisdiction and that a judge does not outrank a fellow judge in the same court.
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Nevada Supreme Court
Peter J. Somoza
Esmeralda
Stevens
Theron Stevens
Edward ©. Jennett
Goldfield
Supreme Court
Somers
County Division Causes Confusion and Odd Residency
The Lincoln county split to form Clark County leaves Lincoln without a state senator within its borders while still maintaining representation in the upper legislature. Senator Syphus, drawn into Clark County by the division line, could not relocate yet was advised he remained eligible to serve the seat.
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Lincoln
Clark County
Syphus
TRUST PROSECUTOR SPEAKS ON RAILROAD CONTROL
Frank B. Kellogg noted by the Economic Club of New York that the American people favor government oversight of transportation and large corporate wealth. He argued rates must be set by commissions with final court review, warning against rebates and the need for sustained policy. He cited long-standing protections adopted by the nation.
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Frank B. Kellogg
Standard Oil
Economic Club of New York
Kellogg
Creditor Takes Ely Mines At Sheriff Sale
EP Vandercook, a San Francisco businessman, bought controlling interest in Ely Consolidated Mining Co for 46000 at a sheriff sale in Ely to satisfy a 40000 loan and other advances. The company holds 13 mining claims in the Ely district with reports of rich copper ore on some claims.
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Ely
EP. Vandercook
San Francisco
Ely Consolidated Mining Company
Vandercook
Moran Divorce Judge Sets Early County Record
Reno judge Moran, in just nine working days, has decided 31 divorce cases and granted nine decrees on his first day, accelerating through a Christmas rush as he builds a rapid early record in the divorce court.
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Judge Moran
Reno
Moran
Woman Dies After 25 Foot Fall In Manhattan Shaft
Mrs J McAuliffe an elderly resident of Manhattan wandered into a prospect shaft and fell 25 feet to the bottom. She lay in the shaft all night as two small dogs kept vigil. Dr Garner treated her for a broken rib and other bruises. Though initial hope faded, her advanced age hindered recovery. She died Thursday morning at 4 o clock, after injuries sustained Monday night.
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Manhattan
J. McAuliffe
Garner
Manhattan Mail
Teachers Examination Notice for Eureka County 1914
The County Board of Examination will hold its first semi annual examination for teachers certified in the school in Eureka Nevada on January 9 10 and 11 1914. Deputy District Superintendent of Public Schools Sicurroor signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Examination
Eureka
Nevada
AB. Sicurroor
Notice Prohibiting Gambling in Eureka County Nev
Warning to all persons that violating the Act of March 24 1909 prohibiting gambling will be prosecuted. Sheriff M Mahoney Eureka County Eureka Nev December 16 1910.
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M. Mahoney
Eureka County
Eureka
Nev
Public notice on Manilla mining claims in Nevada
To Whom It May Concern public notice states John M Signorelli holds the Manilla group of mining claims Volcano Manilla Chief and Cuba for 281 dollars labor and money expended from January 1 1901 to June 4 109 its group of rent in White Pine District White Pine County Nevada at the foot of the east slope of White Pine Mountain Saw Mill Canyon first published December 17 1910.
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Manilla
Manilla Chief
Cuba
White Pine
White Pine County
Nevada
White Pine Mountain
Saw Mill Canyon
John M. Signorelli
Julie Mine and related claims public notice
The undersigned will hold the Julie group of mines in White Pine District Nevada and assert ownership of Julie Mine Engle No 2 and other claims for 490254 dollars plus 33 3 due from Phil Paroni after 30 days notice. The claims lie at Treasure Hill Mountain foot. Listed assessment dates are 1908 1909 1910 in White Pine records. Date of first publication December 17 1910.
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Julia
Julie
Julio Mines
Engle
Sidea
United States
White Pine Mining District
White Pine County
State of
Nevada
Treasure Hill Mountain
White Pine
D. Ferovini
Justice of the Peace of
Hamilton
G. F. Beck
Tdo
John M. Signorelli
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Charles
Pete) Barnum
The
Sentinel
Trust Prosecutor
Avalons Racing
FP. B. Kellogg
Alaska
Iditarod
Koskuwim
Seattle
Liitarod
Southern
Western Pacific
Palisade Canyon
Oroville
Onl
Southern Pacific
Frank
Enderson Banking Company
Leo
Seheline Banking & Trust Co
General Banking &Trust Company Business Exchange
Savings Department
Honda
ACENT
S.W.P
P. H. Hiul
Eureka, Nevada
BRIES
Levi Straus
Mes
A. Fraser
Hotel Zadow
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