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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1907
Page
2
The Baroka post brings mining notes from Eureka District with ore shipments among the largest in years. Pack trains haul ore from mountains south of Karela daily as development grows and locals urge readers to share information for future issues.
Delinquent tax lists in Esmeralda County and mining shares to be regularized in Nevada. Cooks and waiters from Denver arrive in Tonopah to replace striking staff. Robbery suspects tied to Wells Fargo car and $30,000 recovered in Keno. Ed Spencer recaptured after escape from Carson prison. Water rights pursued for Spring Creek mines with a new electric line. Carson schools push for high school accreditation to ease Cal State University entry. Major donation funds Reno Catholic Cathedral high altar. Miner Martin Walford killed in Jambo Extension shaft accident. Southern Pacific to issue 17 jewel watches to workers to standardize timekeeping. Statue of U Nevada project slated for New York display and eventual installation in Home.
The article notes Frank H Waskey from Nome as a prominent Alaska delegate prospect. Born in Lake City Minnesota, he trained in mining and educated at the Minneapolis high school. His nomination aligned with Alaska party tickets and cross party endorsements in several judicial divisions. In a separate California verdict, Willard Zibbell won a 100000 claim against the Southern Pacific Company for severe injuries from a box car incident in 1965.
Washington dispatch cited by the Chicago Tribune reports that Commissioner Garfield's inquiry shows railroads dominate inland and coastal water transport. The investigation finds non competitive rates and discrimination between regions, with ties to ocean steamship companies. The weather notes describe a severe rainstorm and a quip about a water spout.
The law requires that mining claims be marked on the ground so boundaries are easily traced. A simple stake at discovery and corners is insufficient unless topography allows tracing from the posted notice. Historical cases cited emphasize parabellogram markings and accessible boundary tracing to meet statutory requirements.
In Goldfield Nevada the Industrial Workers of the World rejected mine operators’ wage and store plan. The operators pledged no terms beyond their committee proposal, prompting a likely full conflict. A separate report from Searchlight notes graft inquiries into county officials and a pending district attorney visit.
A New Year’s gift from John D. Rockefeller boosts his Chicago University benefactions to 19,416,928. Treasury Secretary Shaw lauds national finances as prosperity grows while rail and insurance laws flood state legislatures. Baroness Bartlett-Centte dies in London at 60, Harriman offers aid to China famine relief.
The Nevada State Herald urges citizens to watch lawmakers for railroad friendly votes and to ostracize those who side with rail interests. The Journal expresses faith in the next Nevada Legislature and hopes elected officials will uphold constituent demands for reduced railway rates.
A woman asserting marriage to George Wingfield, the Goldfield magnate, forced entry at the St Francis Hotel and demanded money. Police arrested her after a struggle, she was taken to Central Emergency Hospital. she claimed the name Olivette Barrie and said she came from San Jose seeking Ferdamee Wingfield’s funds, which he denies.
A writer notes 2,000,000 tons of pig iron could be replaced by cement. Cement use grows as roads transport freight cheaper than rail. A farmer uses reinforced cement for fence posts, praising its heat, frost, moisture resistance and fireproof durability.
Made Up Shortage Goldfield Nevada December thirty first De J Grant Lyman who fled this city after embezzling nearly three hundred thousand dollars from Union Trust and Securities Company will not be brought back or prosecuted. Friends have reportedly paid the amount to settle the matter and the charge will be dropped allowing his return if creditors permit.
Washoe Grand Jury notes weekly appearances of Reno’s tenderloin women in police court, fined $3 to operate. The panel also recommends salary increases for all county officers.
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