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Newspaper

Eureka Sentinel

Location

Eureka, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1909

Page

2

Wage Earners Bill Proposed By Richard Busteed

In Interest of Wage Earners The Serve reports a bill urged by attorney Richard Busteed aiming to aid wage earners of Nevada. The proposal would grant wage actions in justice courts a $25 attorney fee to counsel admitted in Nevada courts and allow damages up to four dollars per day from case start to judgment.

Bes Richard Busteed Hight Lincoln County Justice Courts Nevada Addi Sion Beation

Nevada items mix of crime and public works

Nevada State News reports Coe arrested for burglarizing a Tenabo post office and moved to Winnemucca for a preliminary hearing. A US Commissioner confirms the seizure. The President adds 100735 acres to Humboldt National Forest in Elko County near the Idaho line. Other items note a near fatal self harm in Ely, Salt Lake Route shop plans at Las Vegas and Boulder City, 744 saloons across counties, and assorted local political and law enforcement notes.

Coe Tenabo Winnemucca United Sates Humboldt National Forest Elko County Nevada Idaho William Lattrell Ely Newgade Northern Salt Lake Las Vegas Bovers

Nevada gamblers fight to close brokerages and bucket shops

Ole Elliot of Goldfield warns in San Francisco Chronicle that if a proposed Nevada bill to clean gambling passes, he will seek to close every brokerage house and bucket shop in the state. He boasts of past high stakes moves and predicts broad anti gambling action, noting Nevada licenses all gambling and an upsurge by the Anti-Gambling League led by Charles Lenora.

San Francisco Nevada Ole Elliot Goldfield Stanford Elliot Tex Rickard Ely Froelich Richard Bly Revo New York Ua Gambling House Charles RK Lenora Sagebrush

Issued Worthless Stock at Belcher Mining Company

Frank E. Dietz, secretary of Belcher Mining, charged with issuing 22,600 shares of worthless stock and collecting about $7,000 monthly in assessments over years. Directors say the discovery followed securing holdings of Senator New tunda of Nevada and the Sharon family, who controlled the mine. Dietz allegedly left home over a week ago. Bert Schlessinger warned new controller K B Sturgis of the fraud. Criminal proceedings loom as the new management acts.

San Francisco Frank E. Dietz Belcher Mining Company Comstock Dieta Newtunda Nevada Sharon Dietz Mbyoara Bert Schlessinger K. B. Sturgis

Mine Fraction Hunters in Mining Disputes

The piece argues against claim jumpers and introduces fraction hunters who wait for mining development to stake tiny fractions. It explains legal timing for assessment work, abandonment risks, and how fraction hunters thwart genuine development by securing ground with little intrinsic value, driving capital away from districts.

Lovelock Review

State Controller's Report Estimates 1909 Cost

Controller J. Eggers seeks the annual report and cites Azures in the record showing taxpayers paid 900,075.12 dollars to run the state government last year. He estimates 1909 costs at 1,878,040 dollars and suggests a 60 cent per 100 dollar valuation tax could cover two years and leave funds for the next Legislature.

J. Eggers

Telephone System to Supplant Telegraph on Pacific Line

San Francisco reports that K B Calvin of the Southern Pacific has authority to install a telephone system on the Salinas to Santa Barbara line, with future expansion along the route. J H Young notes no salary cuts but offers broader agent selection and improved dispatch communications including a head and breast instrument and a bell selector. Conductors will carry telephones to reach any office via the dispatcher's wire, improving weather-insensitive communication.

San Francisco K. B. Calvin Southern Pacific Juliae Krottechnuts Harriman Salinas Santa Barbara Cal J. H. Young

Daughter Born to Mrs Ebert in Palisade Nevada

At Palisade Eureke County Nevada on January 29 1909 a daughter arrived to the wife of J W Ebert.

Palisade Eureke County Nevada J. W. Ebert

County Commissioners Pass List of Allowances

On February 1, 1909 the county board approved small monetary allowances to named individuals. The record lists the specific recipients and amounts authorized at the meeting.

Automatic Shotgun Promises Sleep For Utah Sheepmen

A Utah coyote defense device called the Utah Coyote Automatic shotgun is displayed at the Overland hotel office. Marketed to frighten coyotes rather than kill, it fires 12 gauge shells at one per hour for 12 hours via a clockwork mechanism. Four units could encircle a lambing camp to provide continuous protection while herders rest.

Utah Overland Hotel Revo Gazette P. J. O'Carroll Salt Lake Hardware Company

Data For the Year 1909 from a Almanac Style Overview

An 1909 data sheet outlines the year 1909 as 865 days spanning the latter part of the 133d and the early 134th year of American independence. It lists Julian and Jewish era equivalents, solar and lunar eclipses, and holiday dates with season anchors including Washington's Birthday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving and Easter related observances.

North America United Sta Washington

Presbyterian Church Notices in Eureka Services Schedule

Services at the Presbyterian Church in Eureka occur Sundays with sermons at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday School at 12 30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday services at Raby Hill also at 7 p.m. All are invited. Pastor Axous Matiesox invites participation.

Presbyterian Church In Eureka Raby Hill Axous Matiesox

Notion of Horses Shipped January 26 1900

Horses shipped January 26 1900 from Hay Ranch Station to Grand Inland Colorado by T L Hall over the B and F line in car 22 apdi30. Animals described with multiple left shoulder brands including TL JP quarter circle and X. Several mares and horses listed with various brand marks and placements along the left shoulder and thigh.

Hay Ranch Station Grand Inland Colorado T. L. Hall Kurska & Palisade Railway

News Notes From Ruby Hill Mercantile Adds Coal Cars

Ruby Hill Mercantile reports two carloads of coal received as winter winds sweep through the town. The piece notes festive gatherings for Miss Evelian Matson and Mimes Eve Mayberry, a house purchase by Harry Richards, and a schedule adjustment by the Richmond-Eureka Co due to longer days. Trains faced accidents with engine derailment and a snow fence collision, spurring overnight repairs.

Ruby Hill Mercantile Company Folke Mies Molster Newark Valley Herman Jeanette McNaughton Ade Evelian Matson Harry Richards Oshaban Mr. Richards Richmond-Eureka Co Pore Ruby Hill Bngine

Card of Thanks for Overcoming Illness and Loss

We extend sincere thanks to all who offered kindness during the illness and death of our husband and father. Mrs. William Quick, Ma, axp Maa, Ricnane Jury.

William Quick Axp Ricnane Jury

Local Notes From Hamilton Hamilton Peter Brown in town

Hamilton notes report Peter Brown of Monte Cristo is spending a few days in town. Charles Minolett, former Withington hotel owner, now cooks for RB A Deno and the mayor’s chief assistant cook. The public school plans an entertainment and dance on Washington’s Birthday under Misses Margaret McEilin Emma Zadow and Mrs Carl Muir. Mr and Mrs Charles Chantine and daughter Linds of Duckwater visit. Chantine has adopted Joe Zoanus’s smallest child. adoption witnessed before notary R A Dean. Chantine will move to Ely for his daughter’s city schooling.

Peter Brown Monte Cristo Charles Minolett Withington Ietter Hamilton Washington Margaret McEilin Emma Zadow Carl Muir Charles Chantine Linds Duckwater Chastine Joe Zoanus R. A. Dean Ely

Nursing and Sewing Services Offered By Caregiver

A caregiver offers day nursing and home care for patients, with the ability to sew at home or travel to assist. Flexible hours and locations.

Wireless telegraphy saves republic ship crew in fog collision

The Republic sank after a collision with the Florida off Massachusetts. Wireless messages summoned seven ships and relayed news to New York as all on the Republic were saved and Florida passengers and crew were rescued by an inbound liner. The incident highlights wireless telegraphy as a vital tool at sea and its potential commercial value.

Sacramento Bee White Star Republic Atlantic Florida Massachusetts New York

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