Eureka County News of February 21 1903 Highlights
Judge Breen admitted Joseph Lawrence to citizenship. Reports of sleighing and social events in Eureka. Local deaths include William Hennan and Hugh Ewing. note on typhoid pneumonia and frostbite incidents near Tonopah. Investments, new stores, and church events listed with regional names such as Eureka Carson Salt Lake Ely and Cherry Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. P. Evans
Colorado Iron Works of
Oil
Salt Lake
Mr. Evans
Ely
Macy
New York & Nevada Copper Company
Prison Board Names Appointments Across Several Counties
The Board of State Prison Commissioners met Tuesday and announced appointments including Commissary Mitch Gregovich of Eureka, Clerk Charles Henley of Elko, Overseer Al O'Brien of White Pine, Guards Charles F. Reilly of Humboldt and Percy Gardner of Ormeby, Cass Warren of Storey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of State Prison Commissioners
Mitch Gregovich
Eureka County
Charles Henley
Elko County
al O'Brien
White Pine County
Charles F. Reilly
Humboldt
Percy Gardner
Ormeby
Cass Warren
Storey
Obituary and misc notes from Eureka region 1903
Obituary reports Mrs. F. Maggini died at Sao Jose California February 1 1903 age 48 years 10 months 9 days leaving husband Felis and four Koreka born children Felix Jr Mose Constantine and Clarinds plus siblings and mourners across Oregon Oakland Montana Switzerland and beyond. Also previews weekly weather by Rev Hicks predicting warmer days around the 19th 20th 21st with storms and cold waves to follow, plus reports of heavy sheep losses near Sand Springs due to storms and cold. Eureka event notices include a masquerade ball March 17 1903 and praise for Eureka Brass Band. In addition Winfrey at Eureka High School orders 120 worth physics apparatus paid from recent entertainment funds and Judge Breen’s February 15 court session in Austin noted.
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Sao Jose
California
F. Maggini
Felis Maggiel
Maggisi
Eoreks
Koreka
Felix, Jr
Mose
Constantine
Clarinds
Oregon
Oakland
Californi
Montana
Switzerland
Mr. Meggins
Sunriven
Enreks
Winfrey
San Francisco
Mining deal boosts White Pine district in Cherry Creek
Senator Green from White Pine county reports a major mining gale at Cherry Creek. The Cannons of Salt Lake City have bought the Centennial mine, a gold and silver proposition, and the buyers are active mining businessmen. Green expects the sale to bring great benefit to the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Creek
White Pine News
Salt Lake
Charles Kerbatein
Star Mine
Virginia
Greenhaw
White Pine County
Salt Lake City
Green
James Morris Buys Half Interest in Tonopah Miner
The Reno Journal notes James Morris, a practical printer and newspaper man recently with the Reno Gazette, has purchased a half interest in the Tonopah Miner. The Miner is weekly now but will soon become a daily under Morris’s supervision, aiming to lead the district's publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonopah
Reno Journal
James Morris
Reno Gazette
Morris
Ore Shipments Over Zarek and Palisade Railroad
Weekly report for the week ending February 20, 1903 lists ore shipments over the Zarek and Palisade Railroad. The record shows quantities in pounds of ore with figures like 100.0 and 95,100, indicating substantial shipments by the ore works referenced as E and F. The entry reflects a compressed ledger style typical of industrial dispatches in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zarek & Palisade
Bureks Oor
Mardh Spot To Find
A Kansas City Journal fragment notes the challenge of covering every person and event as a newspaper aims to chronicle local life. The writer reflects on the impossibility of detailing each spot where people and happenings occur, hinting at editorial limits.
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Kansas City Journal
Lenten Season Dates Set for February to April
Lent begins February 25 with Ash Wednesday and runs through Easter Sunday April 12 in the current year. The season spans 46 days of reflection and preparation for observers.
Inaugural Ball in Carson City on February 23 1903
The Executive Committee announces an event at the Carson Opera House on Monday evening February 23 1903. Governor Sparks will receive at 9 30 with the inaugural ball to follow. Admission five dollars by card, gallery seats one dollar, ladies free. State officers and legislators with their wives will be among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
Sewrrxen
Executive Committee
Carson City
Sparks
Nevada State News Snapshots From Elko to Winnemucca
James Doughtey named postmaster at Tuscarora and United States Senator-elect Newlands heads to Washington. New appointments include Matt Kyle as United States Surveyor General of Nevada. Mines, rail wrecks, an asylum dispute and a dramatic assault color the week with vows of progress and tragedy across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Doughtey
Tuscarora
United States
Newlands
Reno
Washington
Matt Kyle
Nevada
Sheep Bill Sparks Rural Alarm in Elko County
The Elke Independent reports a rancher letter urging action on the sheep bill pending in the Legislature. He warns one third of small Elko County ranchers may be forced to sell if relief isn’t secured, citing damage caused by roving foreign flocks and urging protection of local landowners. Sheepmen resident in the county are praised for few complaints, contrasted with outsiders who misuse the county during summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elke County
Elke Independent
Independent
Elko County
Butte triplet aid bill proposed in Montana Legislature
Representative Stapleton introduced a Feb 16 resolution to appropriate 3000 dollars for triplets born in Butte and to promote the industry. Snow and zero temperatures have cost stock and sheepmen across Northern Utah Southern Idaho and Western Wyoming. A Idaho bill seeks a three cent per mile cap on passenger fares and railroad rate publication for freight and passengers. Mrs. Stanford will surrender powers as surviving founder of Stanford University once California legislature authorizes. Arnold & Company Turf Investment collapsed with 300000 subscribers and weekly income of 125000. Arnold vanished and investors unlikely to recover. Valentines with n word content reach White House. President amused and ordered delivery to children playing in yard.
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Stapleton
Butte
Montana
Utah
Idaho
Wyoming
Tdsho
Leland Stanford
Father’s Duty to Daughter in Cosmopolitan
A Cosmo article argues two fatherly acts can elevate womankind: earn and sustain a daughter’s confidence. It claims a father as friend and confidant broadens a girl’s mind, balancing feminine traits with masculine breadth, tempering emotions and fostering true proportion for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibe
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The
Sureeka
Sentinel
H. A. McKim
Peter Breen
Austin
Edgar Sadler
Jennie Zadow
Eureka
Amemblyman J. P. McElroy
Capital
Father Manion
Eureke No. 16
New York
William Hennan
Eurape
Martin Hannan
Butte, Mortens
Joe Savery
E. R. Keen
Jones Drug
Gold Hill
James Williams
Baby Hill
Doonis Coyle
Butte City
W.N. McGill
Fred Clerk
Thuredey
Mia
Lenora Agasyo
Alex Aguayo
J. B. Simpson
Fos
W. N. McGill
Frosen
Hugh Ewing
Loa Butterfield
Lone Mountain
Ewing
Table Mountsin
Harry
Butterfield
Gootore
Hicks’ Predicti
Ir Hicks
Blieearde
Hicks
Tle
Sand Springs
Senrixes
Send Springs
Kareke
Duckwater
Nye County
Great Pamber
Eureka Brave Bend
Eureke
Vnity
Sesson
Eureke Brass Band
Nehool Laboratory
Breen
Eoy
Palisade Iters
J.C. Puller
Nora
Pine Valley
Mrs. C. Burress
Eikoin
Ed. Thomas
Southern Pacific
McLaugh
Mra
G. D. Abbott
Mra. Abbott
Mr. Abbot
Lovelock Argus
Dr. Ascher
State Asylum
Humboldt County
Alex McKenzie
Carmichael
McKenzie
W. J. Vance
Douglas
Wabuska
Vance
Winnemucca
Gotwaldt
Winnemucca Silver State
Silver State
Bonnifield
Sumpter
Great West
Arnold & Company
Turf Investment Company
Arnold
White House
Eureka Opera House
Eurekka Brass Band
W. J. Hooper
Eureka County Bank
Main Street
Eureka, Nevada
Oscar J. Smith
J. H. Hoegh
W. BE. Griffin
Hoegh
John Hancock
G. W.e.griffin
Oscar J.smith
Bert L. Smith
Western National Bank
New York City
the Crocker- Woolworth National Bank
Knauth, Nachod & Kahne
McCornick & Co
Jryl
Phil
Paroni
Express
Ruby Hill
Diamond Mine
George W. Hanna
J. J. Hylton
General Merchandise
Mound Valley
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