How the Legislative Lambs Were Fleeced
A Reno to San Francisco Call leak reveals Nevada legislators and state officers were entangled in a stock manipulation scheme tied to Goldfield Consolidated. Brokers and boosters urged holding shares for a hoped Senate win, triggering a price surge before a sharp drop after the election. Several politicians allegedly lost substantial sums, with some seeking funds at home to cover losses. Governor Sparks was ill and unavailable for comment.
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Reno
San Francisco Call
Nevada
Adolph Satro
United States
Sexriver
Young
Webb Parkinson
Goldfield
Barrett
Barney Baruch
Goldfield Consolidated
Sparks
De Young Accused in San Francisco Chronicle Bribery Case
The transcript of sworn testimony before the Oliver Grand Jury details allegations that the San Francisco Chronicle was paid ten thousand dollars to influence coverage of the Home Telephone Company affairs. It describes the newspaper as a “purchased” ally aiding a campaign to secure a franchise and curb rivals, with further accusations regarding bribery and political pressure.
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San Francisco
Tru Thonodt
Trasone
San Francisco Chronicle
Atrorusy Langdon
Oliver Grand Jury
Outer Grand Jury
Cimmice Eas
Roncevels
Chronicle
M.H. DeYoung
Home Telephone Company
Maxwame
Abe Ruet
Eugene EB. Schima
Mark Gerstle
Goat Couss
Pacific States
Hammond overawed by jarring appen dicitia in Los Angeles
Mining engineer John Hays Hammond was reportedly overawed in an incident in Los Angeles a few days ago. In London, Tommy Burns halted Jack Palmer in the fourth round, Palmer yielding a weak showing. The Jefferson County Kentucky Board of Supervisors has revoked the Southern Pacific Railroad Company’s franchise with damages cited at 500 to 10,000,000 dollars. A Philadelphia drive supports President Roosevelt with a petition. over 2,500 names joined within two hours. The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee moves against broadening the pass provision, unfavorably reporting on bills to charge publishers for ads and to let transfer firms swap passes with railways.
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John Hays Hammond
Los Angeles
Tommy Burns
Jack Palmer
London
Palmer
Board of Supervisors
Jefferson County
Kentucky
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Southern Pacific
Beechwood
Roosewls
Philadelphia
Gale
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Senator Stone
Senator Cullom
Sam Davis Denies Conversion Claims in Reno Parade
Carson dispatch reports Nevada publicity chief Sam Davis denies religious conversion claims. He says he was only on a train to Reno, did not lead any parade or moral crusade, attended one service in Carson City, believes others may gamble if they wish, and prefers promoting Washoe County’s resources over Reno moral reform.
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Carson
Sam Davis
Nevada
Reno
Dr. Bulgin
Carson City
Tean
Bano
Washoe County
Reno Correspondence on Nevada License Fees and Gambling Crusade
Correspondent in Reno, February 14, 1908, profiles a brewing anti gambling crusade and mocks municipal handling of a Western Union license dispute. The piece argues licensing taxes burden small merchants and residents, contrasts interstate corporations’ tax payments, and critiques city rulers for backroom policy. The writer decries the inequity of license fees versus interstate business, urging tax reforms.
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Reno
Nevada
Barron Eukeks
Interstate Commerce Corporation
Blackstone
Reno Anti Gambling Crusade Pushes Referendum Vote
Sacramento Bee reports Reno Nevada experiences a gambling reform surge led by a revivalist mood. A petition for a referendum on gambling collects over 1000 signatures and will go to the City Council for citizen decision. The drive risks alienating saloon supporters and stirs local sentiment. The Royal Arch in Reno is accused of siding with gamblers, drawing opposition from anti liquor factions.
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Sacramento Bee
Reno
Nevada
Royal Arch
Strike tensions flare as Goldfield mine dispute escalates
In Goldfield Nevada a miner’s cabin explosion injures a worker after dynamite was placed in the stove. Operators and miners trade claims amid a renewed strike, with 500 miners at work under a new wage scale. C E Mahoney denies any deal to end the strike while Walton Dowlen says Goldfield is an open camp and good men are returning. The Mohawk Jumbo and Little Florence resume with crews as the district heats up.
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Goldfield
Nevada
C. E. Mahoney
Western Federation of Miners
Denver
Walton E. Dowlen
Operators’ Association
Little Florence
Killing at Winnemucca ends in fatal shooting
A minor named Reilly was shot through the heart in Winnemucca by a faro dealer named Connors after a dispute over a refused $10 on a $21 loss at the Elite saloon. The dealer was attacked by a mob and jailed behind bars after officers arrived. Reilly was intoxicated at the time.
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Battle Mountain Herald
Saya
Reilly
Jock
Winnemucca
Connors
Farn
Eo Casuars
Jonkomt
Conners
Manterer
People question burdens from licenses and rail fares
In a city of 15 000 to 18 000, critics argue license systems extract from families while profits rise for dealers in essentials. They urge reform from the State Railroad Commission and demand safe banks with strict officer borrowing limits to stabilize currency and protect deposits.
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Banking Corporation
Nevada items run from Virginia City to Carson City
Nevada State News reports Charles Cavanaugh died in San Francisco last week and the Kirman bank opened in Carson City on February 13. Reno will bar women from saloons. Treasure Hill mine at Blair closed over wage cuts. Surveyor General E D Kelly is near death. Estella Ryder Dunn died after childbirth. Mrs Francea Peters, long-time Hamilton resident, died in San Francisco February 10. Ely Expositor editor J W Cornella resigns to seek mining work in Rawhide. Western Union linked Rawhide February 12. W S Gunn declares bankruptcy. A W Cablan appointed state police inspector with $2400 salary. Rickey bank case lawyer J T Shaw alleges forthcoming prosecutions.
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Charles Cavanaugh
Virginia City
San Francisco
Kirman Bank
Carson Valley Bank
Carson City
Reno
Treasure Hill
Blair
E. D. Kelly
Carson
Estella Ryder-Dunn
Horace A. Dann
The
Goldfield Chronicle
Francea M. Peters
W. J., Prince
Cleve Peters
Hamilton
Ward and
Ely
J. W. Cornella
Ste
Clay Peters
A. W. Cablan
Konorchool
Cablan
Nevada National Guard
Nevada
Religious boycott sparks anti gambling crusade in Eureka and Santa Rosa
A revived anti gambling campaign spreads through Eureka and Santa Rosa with a religious boycott led by evangelist Ko E Bulgin. Thousands of churchgoers urge merchants to drop support for gambling while W L Cox, Nevada State police head, warns no immediate danger of a civil unrest but soldiers may be needed in Goldfield after March 7 withdrawals. State police assignments remain cautious and limited to avoid wasteful expense unless needed.
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Ko E Bulgin
Eureka
Santa Rosa
Cal
Ben
Reno
W. L. Cox
Notice of Letters of Administration in Saline estate
In the Thied Judicial District Court of Nevada Kareka County the estate of John S Saline deceased is administered. POHL Hill appointed administrator with his duties and letters granted. Creditors must file claims with vouchers within forty days after first publication. Eureka Nevada February 17 1904.
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Kareka
John S Saline
Pohl Hill
A.D
PHL
Jubu 8
Saline
Eureka
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DTC
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Hot Creek
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L. W. Hubbell
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Chicago
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