Silver Candidate Fitzgerald Draws Nevada Silverites
The Sestrim prints last week’s Elko Independent interview with Supreme Judge A L Fitzgerald regarding his bid for the Senate seat formerly held by William M Stewart. His Silver party platform and statements position him as a leading choice for Nevada Silverites as they push silver as a main issue this fall. A note on Luther Burbank highlights his rhubarb strawberry and raspberry flavored stalks, praised as a notable agricultural achievement advancing food production and luxury.
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Sestrim
Elko Independent
A. L. Fitzgerald
William M. Stewart
United States Senate
Egat
Nevada
Silyer
Luther Burbank
California
Chainman Mining Company Mortgages Pine County Property
A mortgage and trust deed from Chainman Mining and Electric Company to WH Mandeville of Elmira New York was filed in White Pine County. The instrument covers the Chainman property and authorizes bonds up to 100000 to repay debts create a working fund and protect investors.
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White Pine County
Chainman Mining and Electric Company
Wh.mandeville
Elmira
N. Y
County Recorder's Office
Ely News
Chainman Y
Death of Charles Grunditz Recorder of White Pine County
Charles Grunditz recorder of White Pine County died in Ely on February 18 after pneumonia developed from a cold in December. Born in Sweden September 7, 1867, he came to Hamilton as a boy, worked as a saddler and harness-maker, then moved to mining. Elected county clerk in 1900 and recorder and auditor in 1902, he was esteemed as a civic leader. Survived by wife, daughter Myrtle, and relatives in Sweden. funeral attended by the White Pine Ledge and Arne Wyander.
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Charles
Grunditz
Charles 8. Grunditz
White Pine County
Ely
Sweden
Hamilton
Joseph Marsh
Myrtle
Austin
White Pine Ledge
Arne Wyander
Japanese Repulsed at Port Arthur Channel Blockade
Port Arthur Feb 25 Japanese attempted to block the inner harbor entrance using four merchant steamers with torpedo boats. Russian battleship Retvizan and coastal batteries opened fire, delivering a furious cannonade until dawn. All four Japanese steamers were sunk with heavy losses.
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Mikedo
Port Arthur Channel
Port Arthur
Retwizan
Tiger Peninsula
Golden Hill
Electric Cliff
The Scheme Failed Port Arthur Harbor Entry Attempt
Paris reports detail a Japanese plan to close Port Arthur by sending five or six old transport hulks guarded by torpedo boats to strike the harbor entrance. Battleship Retvizan and shore batteries repelled the effort, with two Japanese hulks wrecked in Tiger Bay. The wrecks appear not to be warships and lie far from the harbor mouth. No information on the wider Japanese fleet supporting the operation.
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Paris
Port Arthur
Retvizan
Tiger Bay
Eet
Chinese and Russians Clash Near Shan Hai Kwan
Chinese regulars clash with Russian troops near Shan Hai Kwan on the Pe chili Manchuria boundary. Five thousand Russians move from Mukden to Hsin Ming Ting as speculation and fear rise. Locomotive-building record set in Philadelphia as Japan orders twenty locomotives for a military railway to connect Busan and Seoul.
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Che Foo
Shan Hai Kwan
Pechili
Manchuria
Mukden
Hsin Ming Ting
Philadelphia
Japan
Busan
Korea
Seoul
Pusan
War News In Brief From A Pacific Front
Japanese in Portland raise 10200 to aid resistance in the Far East. Three Japanese officers disguised as Chinese coolies were hanged by Russians after a failed attempt to blow a Sangari river bridge. Russia refuses to leave Shanghai as China orders its removal and deploys cruisers to eject the Russian gun boat Mandjur. The United States squadron gathers at Shanghai as Russia protests Japan’s Korea actions. Japan warns of decisive land action. Japanese and Russian forces push in Korea and southern Manchuria amid rising tension and imminent land fighting.
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Portland
Oregon
Manchuria
Sangari River
Mandjur
Shanghai
China
Japan
United States
Russia
Korea
Chemalpo
St. Petersburg
Tokio
Tonopah Area Road Work and Local Incidents Reported
About eighteen miles of the Tonopah and Rhodes Marsh railway road bed have been graded. John J. Thompson slashed Sam Miller in a dispute over money in Tonopah last week. Nellie Marnane formerly of Virginia City died by suicide in San Francisco grieving over fiancé Clinton Warren who died of consumption. Robert L. Douglass buys the remaining half of the Douglass ranch in Churchill County to reside on a 1,040 acre property with 2,000 head of stock. In Silver Peak Dick Pooley shot Dave Corbin twice, one bullet through the nose and another near the nose. Corbin was taken to Tonopah for treatment. Last week three attachments totaling 3282 were levied against Nevada Mercantile Company of Tonopah, run by F. Weitzenberg. Principal creditors listed include Hall Luhrs & Co. Robert Stewart and H. K. Robin. Weitzenberg left Tonopah three weeks ago and is reportedly in Vancouver, B C.
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Tonopah and
Rhodes Marsh
John J. Thompson
Sam Miller
Tonopah
Nellie Marnane
Virginia City
San Francisco
Clinton Warran
Robert L. Douglass
Will
Douglass
Churchill County
Silver Peak
Esmeralda County
Dick Pooley
Dave Corbin
Corbin
Nevada Mercantile Company
California
F. Weitzenberg
Hall
Goldfield population boom and camp life notes
A Tonopah Miner correspondent reports Goldfield district population rising from 400 to 1000 in four weeks. Many newcomers doubt Goldfield riches but several days in the district convert skeptics into boosters. Lumber shortages hinder tent and building needs as Tonopah supplies run out. Troquois Theater figures indicted in Chicago for Iroquois Theater fire manslaughter. other officials face culpable omission charges. Senator Mark Hanna leaves an estate valued around 3 million dollars to his family.
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Goldfield
Tonopah
Thomas
Tentain Tonopah
Troquois
Chicago
Iroquois
Will J. Davis
Iroquois Theater
Thomas Noonan
James E. Cummings
George Williams
Edward Laughlin
Dnty
Harrison
Mushman
William H. Sellers
William McMullen
Missing Woman Lily Borchert Found in Cherry Creek
At Cherry Creek in White Pine County Nevada on February 18, 1904, Miss Lily Borchert, of Cherry Creek, aged 20 years, was found missing. Local authorities reported the case as a missing person inquiry with no immediate foul play evident.
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Cherry Creek
White Pine County
Nevada
Mise Lily Borchert
Record of Events Preceding the Russo Japanese War
A condensed timeline reviews Russia expanding in Manchuria from 1860s through 1904, detailing encroachments, treaties, and tensions with China Japan Britain and the United States. Key moments include Port Arthur seizure, the Shimonoseki peace, repeated evacuations and pledges, and mounting hostilities culminating in military moves and diplomacy breakdowns. Also noted are the Panama Canal ratification and a fatal snowslide near Butte Montana with six miners killed.
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Rssia
Manchuria
Vladivostok
Russia
Onir Nichols III
Shimonoseki
China
Japan
France
Germany
Liaotung Peninsula
Port Arthur
Taliennan
Manchuuria
Great Britain
United States
Yale
Korea
Vija
Payloff
Chiang
Mukden
Yongampho
Yalu River
High Court of War
Togo
Taku
Death of Dr. J. A. Huntsman in Austin Nevada
Dr. J A Huntsman of Austin Nevada was found dead in bed on February 16 after a visit by P B Jensen. Three men forced entry and found him lifeless with a pitcher in hand and a heart claim. A respected physician and surgeon since 1872, he was 72, Missouri native, leaves a Colorado daughter.
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J. A. Huntsman
Austin
Lander County
Jensen
H. Rast
A. Richards
Austip
Nevada
Missouri
Colorado
Notice to bids for sinking 200 feet main shaft
Royce Home stake Nevada Mining Company invites sealed bids for sinking 200 feet in the new main shaft at the mines in Swans Canyon near Hamilton. Shaft to be 8 feet 3 inches by 4 feet clear with cribbing and framing furnished by the company, dirt hoisted by the company, minimum two shifts of two men. Bids due noon March 7, 1904 and opened that afternoon. monthly settlement on feet sunk with 25 percent forfeit reserved. right to reject any or all bids. Bids to be sealed and submitted to the Superintendent.
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Royce Homestake-Nevada Mining Company
Swans Canyon
Hamilton
Rocco-Homestake-Nevada Mining Company
Severe San Francisco Quake Shakes City Last Tuesday Morning
A strong earthquake struck San Francisco for a brief moment last Tuesday morning. The tremor lasted a short duration but delivered powerful shaking, followed by a brief gusty wind. No major damage or injuries are reported in the readable text, with residents alerted and safety checks underway.
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San Francisco
Old English Chronicle Excerpt on Racial Relations 1504
A fragment from the 1504 Old English Chronicle discusses social relations and gender roles, noting patterns of affection and privilege between men and women. The text reflects historical viewpoints on love and propriety within medieval society.
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Malhelt
Woody
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chainman Mening Company
Elko
Tom Harvey
Constable McCoy
Commercial Hotel
McCoy
Harvey
Harney
Hobson
Ieee Mat
State News
Mark Hanna
Far East
Kurino
Baron de Rosen
Panama Canal
Senate
Pacific Coast
Newlands
Butte, Montans
DR. Huntsman
Eureka Opera House
Nina Whitmore
Amy Ford
Nellie Kate McCharles
Kate Swick
Jennie Zaduw
Mildred Moyle
Ally Henderson
Jessie Diamond
Fisor
Rice
Prudential Committee
Schneider Drug Store
Department of Pharmacy and Chemistry
University of California
Real Diate Dwr
H. M Schneider & Co
Johnson Mercantile Company (Incorporated
Hiram Johnson
South Yton J
Ans Fork
Elko County
Philip Paroni
Eureka
Hylton & Williams, Proprietors
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