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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1902
Page
2
The Gureha Sentinel notes Colonel William J. Bryan moving to a new home valued at $20,000 and reports the Commoner’s firm establishment with circulation over 100,900. Estimated income from the paper nears $50,000 annually, while Bryan reportedly lives modestly.
The Reno Gazette’s Christmas edition from Saturday December 20 spans twenty four pages. It highlights Reno’s leading industries, portraits of prominent citizens, views of key places and Nevada mining properties, and includes historical material on Nevada's growth and state institutions.
San Francisco is urged to admit bubonic plague presence and act decisively. Five State Boards of Health request a general conference, announced at the American Public Health Association meeting in New Orleans, to address the San Francisco danger during the holidays.
A Philadelphia Record physician predicts a new respected occupation for the blind as masseurs. He argues their touch and finger sensitivity suit massage, noting a blind masseur in New York who surpasses sighted practitioners. The field grows as massage becomes more popular and more blind masseurs emerge.
Reports claim Marconi transmitted messages between Cape Breton and Cornwall at 1000 words per hour and that business messages may soon be accepted. A San Francisco marriage involving Richard Dey and Mrs. Elliot is said to be a hoax. A severe blizzard disrupted rail traffic across the Plains and West. A California wreck near Byron killed and injured many, with 25 deaths reported. European scandal surrounds the Vienna court and Crown Princess of Saxony, with a Munich incident and alleged tutor Prof Giron linked to the princess. The court cites coercion as the princess’s motive.
A lengthy interview with stockholder U Lay exposes alleged stock jumps by William Whalen of the Whalen Consolidated Copper Mining Company near Alpha Nevada. The piece recounts failed ventures, court battles, receiverships and transfers of shares, naming investors Frank H Cooper and Billings as key figures amid accusations of mismanagement and deceit.
A San Francisco meeting of commercial travelers aims to decide whether to petition railroads to resume old style mileage books. Presently the new acrip book is not popular with most traveling men.
A Boston financial journal reports a 6 cent decline per ounce in silver this year will cause about 3 000 000 loss to US mines split between copper 14 000 000 ounces lead 26 000 000 ounces and gold silver mines 11 000 000 ounces. The copper price drop causes a 33 000 000 loss on 660 000 000 pounds of copper, though the silver related losses are small by comparison.
Nevada Press notes Gandnerville Courier and Virginia Report urging the next Legislature to erase many statutes and focus on enforcing an eight hour law. Lawmakers are reminded they pledged to pass an eight hour standard for all industries in the state.
Holiday goods include new up to date neckwear ribbons laces and sterling silver novelties. Ladies wear features silk waists skirts petticoats and felt slippers. Men's wear offers suspenders neckwear silk mufflers gloves and handkerchiefs. Goods include Russian buffalo overcoats plush robes and bearskin carriage robe. Toys books china and glassware complete the assortment.
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