Nevada State News Highlights From Carson City to Humboldt
A jumble of late 19th century Nevada items reports Jobe Millar’s sudden death in Lamoille, the Nevada Board of Pardons commuting John Doino’s death sentence to life, and a surge of mining camp prices near Pimoor. It notes Reno tax-grab probes into Pure Food law compliance, Carson assay office ranking third in U S for deposits at 1 071 080 54, Joe Donshos’ death in Goldfield, Bartine’s reappointment as Nevada Railroad Commission head, Southern Pacific depot projects in Carlin, and a Carlin freight boom with ice ponds delayed. Also cited are government land statistics, a near-fatal incident involving Mrs Huffaker saved by steel corset stays, the death of George Vensrabin in Carson, plans for Humboldt irrigation trust, and an upcoming reservoir near Humboldt House per state recommendations.
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Jobe Millar
Biko County
Lamoille Valley
Nevads Board of Pardons
John Doino
Nevada Univer
Aggie
Gasette
Internal Revenue
Reno
Carson City
United States
Seattle
Helens
Joe Donshos
Cripple Creek
Goldfield
West
Dickerson Haa
H.F. Bartine
Nevada Railroad Commission
Bartine
Southern Pacific Company
Carlin
Foe
Southern Pacific
Hofaker
de, Huffaker
Carwon
Huffaker
Sampa
Gardner
Bac
Mra Haffinker
George Vensrabin
Osrsom
Carson Ciny
San Francisco
Nevada
San Francisco Stock Exchange
Briggs Hotel
Carson
Measure to Divide Nye County Bill Sparks Split Plan
Nye County Assemblyman Charles A Kayne proposes a legislative bill to split Nye County into Bullfrog County, severing the southern portion and naming Bullfrog Weaving Tonopah and Manhattan Ramronly as major towns, reshaping county borders.
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Nye
Charles A. Kayne
Rye County
Tonopah
Manhattan
Those on the Inside: Ely Record lists State official salaries
The Ely Record argues for higher pay for state officials noting low salaries across offices. It catalogs Governor at 4000, Lieutenant Governor 4600, Secretary of State total 20000, Comptroller 194800, Treasurer 1800, Attorney General 9000 plus clerks, and other posts. It blames underpayment, calls for at least a 50 percent raise, and accuses officials of paying 10 percent campaign dues.
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Ely
Theo
Trotter
Miners Land Commissioner
Surveyor General
Tautrooyine
The
Supreme Court
State Printing
Sam Davis
Lineary
Phia
Carson
Penitentiary
Bia
Democratic Campaign Fund
Tazpayera
Antigambling Bill Introduced in Nevada Assembly
George McIntosh of Carlin introduced the antigambling bill into the Assembly on Monday. It was sent to the Public Morals committee after readings, with Reno attorneys Cheney, Massey and Price noted as drafter. The measure targets percentage and banking gambling, excludes home or private card games without a taking.
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Assembly
George McIntosh
Carlin
Cheney, Massey and Price
Reno
Allan
Charohill County
Committee On Public Morals
Dodge
Washoe
Nevada
Isia
House
Senate
Miners Receive Dividend From Ophir and Con Mines
Virginia Chronicle reports the first miner dividend from Ophir and Con mines for the past quarter, totaling 1950.50 dollars. Dividends were allocated by wage and earning capacity to align incentives, with the management aiming to boost diligence and personal stake in the mine’s success. The notice notes some miners received handsome amounts and mentions a subscription drive for the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Chronicle
Ophir
Con
Virginia
Pioche Miners Camp Highlighted As Booming West
William P. Goodman recounts Pioche Nevada as the liveliest mining camp in the West with guarding at $20 a day, nightly killings, and a high-stakes gambling scene. The piece notes a silver market outlook and a push to restore silver coinage through an international conference as East Indian and Asian silver movements grow.
Rex E Beach as Young Author of The Barrier and More
Rex E Beach, author of The Barrier and The Spollera, is profiled for his vivid fiction born from globe trotting experiences. A dinner speech to Mark Twain sparked praise, with Richard Watson Gilder noting a potential successor. Grace before dinner and a local notice follow in the page’s literary and notices section.
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Barner
Rex E. Beach
Harvey
Harper’s
Mark Twain
Beach
Richard Watson Gilder
Nevada mining reforms eyed to curb wildcat propositions
Captain J B Meardita, a Nevada mining figure, urges a Nevada bill to make wildcatting a felony and predicts its passage. He notes real mines are healthy and new ones opening, while fake propositions fade. Meardita holds roles with the Nevada Publicity Commission and Reno business groups.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Nevada
J. B. Meardi
St. Francis Yesterd
Legisistare
California
Osptato Menardita
Bysigens
Nevada State Publicity Commission
Nevada Commercial Club
Train Service Into Elko Begins Freight Run
Elko rejoices as Western Pacific freight trains bring lumber cement and building supplies from Salt Lake. No regular passenger service yet but goods movement boosts business along the line. Elko shops and cement roundhouse near completion with employee housing under construction for the division superintendent.
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Elko
Western Pacific
Salt Lake
Mason at sight honored by Ohio Grand Master
Charles Hoskineon of Zanesville, grand master of Ohio Masons, has made President elect William Howard Taft a Mason at sight. Taft accepts and will return to Cincinnati February 18 for a Grand Master led ceremony at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Only one prior Mason at sight in a century, Asa Bosshnell in 1402. Invitations will go to other state grand masters.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
Asa Bosshnell
Springfield
Physician Denies Opium Addiction in Public Letter
Eureka Daily News notes a letter from Dr. L. H. Francis denying rumors of opium use. He calls the circulating reports malignant lies and vows legal action against those responsible. He also mentions unsigned postal cards and insults from the authors as unworthy and degenerate.
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Eureka
L. H. Francis
M. D
Doctor Roayers Leaves Nevada Practice in Charge
Notice states W F Roayers M D of Burska Nevada will be away six weeks to two months in California for business. Dr G M Roberta to take charge of Roayers practice until return, dated February 11, 1908.
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California
G. M. Roberta
W. F. Roayers
M. D. Burska
Nevada
Water Notice of Application for Public Waters Permit
Notice of application for permission to appropriate public waters of Nevada filed by Phillip Paroni and James Murray in 1900. State Engineer Nicolas Hank R. Nichols oversees the process with details on location near Eureka County and Nevadas public water rights, including claimed flow and conveyance via ditch and pipe for domestic and irrigation use. First publication February 13, 1900. last publication March 1900.
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Phillip Paroni
James Murray
Okareka
Ureke
Nevada
New Nah
Borekay
Main Canyon
Ned Hank R
Nicholas
Firat
Notice of Forfeiture of Nevada Mining Claims
Notice to James J. Reilly assessing failure to meet 1908 required expenditures on Oslo No 1 Oddie No 2 and Flynn No 2 mining claims in Union District Eureka Nevada. 90 days from service by publication to contribute or forfeit interests. last publication May 18, 1903.
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James J. Reilly
Lla Doles
Oslo
Oddie
Flynn
Union Anne
Eureka County
Nevada
Colted Staten
Sharman
Eiko County
Pobensey
Nursing and Sewing Wanted by Twill
Help wanted notice seeks a caregiver and seamstress. Availability for day nursing, home patient care, and at home sewing or going out by the day. Type of work includes personal care, light medical tasks, and alterations or garment sewing. Applicants asked to respond with relevant experience and contact details.
Why They Never Find a Mine and Land Fraud Allegeations
The Round Mountain Nugget reports a mining owner warned a San Francisco capitalist that a paid expert would likely be biased against uncovering a real mine. Secretary Garfield seeks 500000 to recover about 11000000 dollars in lands fraudulently acquired by firms and individuals, with 21115 cases in Utah and New Mexico totals across many states.
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San Francisco
Man of Money
Blank
Garfield
Mississippi River
Oregon
California
Nevada
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Colorado
Arizona
Wyoming
Utah
New Mexico
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Deady
Humbolds
Lovelock
Humboldt
Hevada
Pioche
Willian P. Goodman
Poche Record
Manchester
N. H
Hia
Pinche
Livelion
Tonopass
Rawh
Boston Financial News
Europe
London
East India
Poulusalar & Oriental
Mooltan
Ame Hoe
India
Bombay
Madras
Calcutta
Straits Settlements
Japan
Shi
China
Holland
Orient
Far East
Flolland
Manchuria
Chili
Shans
Dorea
Donna Coothrtti
Grace
Noticus and
Lege Blanke
Taale
Sewrixes
Rex
Captain Menards
Mason
Tatt
J. B. Bupfham
MAU Bros
American Smelting and Refining Company
Salt Lake City
R. H. Lockez& Co
Genis
Levi Straus
Mes. A. Fraser
Brureea
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