Abolish Carson Indian School Move In Indian Policy
Washington January 27 The Indian appropriation bill was reported by the House Committee on Indian Affairs. The bill carries 5 215 007 with eliminations including Carson school Nevada 55 400 and Point Lewis Colorado 41 400. The action signals a policy to end all near reservation schools in the United States.
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House
Heroes
House Committee On
Indian Affairs
Point Lewis
Colorado
Carson School
Nevada
Patsy Dwyer Is Acquitted In Nevada Murder Case
Elko Nevada January 20 jury finds Patsy Dwyer not guilty of killing A O Williams at Anatin Lander County. Dwyer had been tried previously at Avasto then sent to hang in 1907, granted a new trial on appeal with change of venue to Elko. Alcoholic insanity was the defense, with McCarran and Dennis defending. Dwyer left the state with his mother and children for Canada after the trial.
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Elko
Nevada
Patey Dever
A. O. Williams
Anatin
Lander County
Dwyer
Aoatin
Elko County
P. A. McCarran
Nye County
Patsy Dwyer
A. O. Williame
Dyer
Avallo
Austin
Dwyer Wee
Wee
Earler
Dennis
McCarran
Supreme Court
Murphy
Elko Independent
Oliver
Avastin
Trime
Sheriff Murphy
Austin F
Ansip
Bike Independent
Canada
Maestresti
Masstrett
Cossty
Mevada Terv
Governor Sparks Signs New Police Law In Nevada
The Nevada Assembly debated the Police bill amid tense discussion. Mine operators in Goldfield abandoned the card system to push the measure, which passed 31 to 7 and was signed by Governor Sparks, becoming law.
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Nevada
Senate
Assembly
House
Assembly Chamber
Goldfield
Mine Owners’ Association
Sparks
Nevada Debates Police Measure and Referendum Plan
Legislative notes describe push to send Police measure to voters via constitution and initiative. It cites 1901 referendum law, adopted 1904, and outlines petition triggers, majority approval or disapproval. Also notes Attorney General deputy appointments and Governor Sparks’s plan to appoint Capt. W L Cox as state police superintendent. Legislatures plan adjournment after a 20 day limit.
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Nevada
Goldfield
Sparks
Capt
W. L. Cox
Reno
Government Sues Harriman to Break Up Rail Monopoly
Washington January 25 Attorney General Bonaparte files bill in equity to dissolve Union Pacific and its subsidiaries control over Southern Pacific and San Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake lines and to declare unlawful Union Pacific holdings in Santa Fe Great Northern and Northern Pacific. The suit aims to end a vast transcontinental rail monopoly and reestablish competition. Names Harriman Schiff Kahn Stillman Frick Rogers Clark and Farmers Loan and Trust as defendants in the alleged conspiracy. The measure, tied to Interstate Commerce findings, highlights consolidation of major railroads. Local reference notes an Elko County jury verdict in a related case drawing statewide reaction.
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Washington, D. C
Bonaparte
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Southern Pacific
San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Road
Union Pacific
Oregon
Santa Fe
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
Missouri River
Pacific Coast
Portland
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company of
New York
San Pedro Road
Harriman
Mr. Clark
E. H. Harriman
Jacob H. Schiff
Otto H. Kahn
James Stillman
Henry C. Frick
Henry H. Rogers
William A. Clark
Perils of Mining Prompt Federal Inquiry in Coal Regions
Federal investigators under Secretary James Garfield probe mining conditions and deadly explosions across the coal regions. Notable disasters include the Monongah Fairmont mine fire that killed about 250, the Naomi mine blast near Fayette City, and other fatal incidents in Pennsylvania and Alabama. Public concern rises as Roosevelt urges a dedicated bureau to reduce mine dangers.
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Secretary of the Interior
James M. Garfield
United States Geological Survey
Congress
Territories
Garfield
Geological Survey
Alleghany Mountain
Fairmont
Monongah
West Virginian
Hyen
Consolidated Con Company of
Baltimore
United Coal Company, Limited
Fayette City
Pittsburg
Hele
Naomi
Severs
Dteaster
John TD
Marry
Washend
Beiier
Ragland
Yolande Cow and Coke Company
Biraing
Fain
Surenty
Durr
Pitts Ware Coal Company
Jacobs Creek
Yuughlegheny River
Connellsville
Warners
Roosevelt
Interior Department
Bureau of Nalties
United States
Investigatura
Europe
United
Nevada Stamp Mills Rise Amid Gold Rush Signals
In 1907 Nevada sees many gold strikes boosting stamp mills. Mining World lists Nevada plants and their stamp counts, highlighting the statewide mining boom. The piece notes public attention shifted to milling capacity as ore yields surge.
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Nevada
Mining World
Chicago
Ite
Money dispute over Rickey banks rattles Nevada deposits
Depositors in Carson City and Tosopah press to reopen Ore banks run by the T. B. Rickey syndicate. Threats of criminal action recur as state officials report favored creditors paid in full while others receive only cents on the dollar. Rickey weighs a buyout offer and has claimed a $2000 monthly salary as president.
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Reno
Nevada
Carson City
Tosopah
T. B. Rickey Financial Syndicate
Rickey
Sullivan Rice Promotions
Challenge at the Empire Saloon in Eureka Nevada
Walter Young barred from a cedar wood sawing contest open to any man in Eureka County with Mahogany wood barred. James L. Sacra hosts the event at the Empire Saloon Eureka Nevada on February 1, 1908. money at stake.
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Walter Young
Eureka County
Empire
James L. Sacra
Eureka
Nevada
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Wanams
Pennsylvania
Miles
Wells
L W. Harper
Barks Cash Store
Baby Hill Mercantile Company
Pitteburg
Silver Peak
O'Meara
Valealdi
Tonopah
Montana Tonopshoes Midway
Tos
Manhattan
Stoke's
Bonne Claire
Montgomery Shoshone
Har
People’s Meat Market
Ruby Hill
William Zadow
Main Street
the Union Bakery
Russie
Boston
Huby
Wil
Old Bareau Hotel
T. B. Rickey State Trust
L. W. Hubbell
Springfield, Missouri
The
Real Estate Security Co
Fort Dearborn Building
Eureka & Palisade
Concord
Calera
A.C. Flor
W. T. Swewner
Buckingham & Hecht
Thomas Rosselli
South Main St
New
California
Genis
A. Fraser
Bureea
Lenateg & Serge
Tinwarhd
Htc
J.B. Biaue
Giant Powder Co
Consolidated
James A. Rattazzi
North Main Street
Eureka, Nevada
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