Delinquent Tax List Highlights Esmeralda County Firms
Esmeralda County appears as the banner delinquent tax list for 1900 with Hawthorne’s Walker Lake Bulletin publishing the first item on Dec 20. Delinquencies span Goldfield and Columbia, noting railways and several local companies, including the Nevada & California and Tonopah systems, and plants in Goldfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esmeralda County
Banner
Walker Lake Balletin
Hawthorne
Goldfield
Columbia
Nevada
Tonopah
Tonopah Railway Company
Goldfield Sampling Company
Goldfield Reduction Company
Goldfield Electric Light Company
New Western Reduction Company
Walker Lake
Bulletin
Sparks Will Meet Payments Court Approves Mine Sale Deal
Washoe County District Court grants executor Louis Wedekind authority to compromise to close the sale of the Wedekind mine near Reno. Governor Sparks paid 175000 dollars for the mine, with 65000 still due. The mine was developed at a cost, and Sparks faced a costly outcome from the deal and related improvements. The text notes a calendar gift from Ely merchant W. S. Graham and a Virginia painting.
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Wedekind
Louis Wedekind
George Wedekind
Reno
Washoe County District Court
John Sparks
Nevada
Sparks
Sentinen
Graham
Ely
White Pine County
Summer Woods
Virginia
Lamasure
Metal Market and Weather Notes Lie Within a Shifting Report
Metal quotations are listed with Bilver 0.61, Lead 5.60, Sncre 3.50, Casting Copper 0.18, Boelter 6.00 in New York and Salt Lake City. The week brings sun and warm dry air, with high barometer signaling fair weather and intermittent heavy snow causing continued sleighing. The Bullfrog grabstake case before Judge Breen is slated for higher courts as parties seek time to file a motion for a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Salt Lake City
Sncre
Breen
Assessors Meet Monday in Carson Mixes With Delayed Date
Several county assessors arrived in Carson Tuesday for a State Board of Assessors meeting, now postponed to Monday Jan 8. United Miners of America at Hazelton Pa plan to gift Miss Alice Roosevelt a carload of beet coal for ending the 1902 strike. Indiana official Daniel E. Storms under threat of removal is linked to Southern Nevada mining interests. J B Biale named agent for Fred T. Doll, Elko wool and hides dealer, offering good prices for hides and pelts to Boreks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
State Board of Assessors
United Minl Workers of America
Hazelton
Alice Roosevelt
Daniel E. Storms
Staw
Indiana
Hanley
Nevada
B. Biale
J. B. Biale
Eureka Cash Store
Fred T. Doll
Elko Wool and
Agus Bor
Mr. Biale
Authors of the Esch-Townsend bill and its builders in Congress
The article profiles John J. Esch of Wisconsin and Townsend of Michigan as key authors of the Esch Townsend railroad rate bill. It notes Esch’s rise to prominence through rate regulation efforts, his background from Wisconsin, and Townsend’s Michigan roots, law career, and status as a government ally. It mentions congressional roles, dates, and prior positions.
New Year Observances at White House and Norway Birth
The president and Mrs. Roosevelt hosted New Year’s Day visitors at the White House with about ten thousand people shaking hands and the vice president also greeting guests for the first time in six years. A new nation, Norway, appeared at the White House this year. In New York City a horse epidemic, toturia, caused many deaths. veterinarians struggle to halt its spread as the death rate nears ninety nine percent across Greater New York.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Norway
New York
New York City
Splinter Removal By Steam And California Home Sale
A folk remedy describes using hot steam from a bottle to draw out a splinter and reduce inflammation. Separately Rockefeller acquires a Carmelita home in Pasadena, California, a 14 acre estate on Orange Grove avenue, believed to be John D. Rockefeller’s winter residence, for 180000 dollars.
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Rockefeller
California
Carmelita
Orange Grove Avenue
Pasadena
Cal
L. V. Harkness
Standard Oil
Itia
John Dd. Feller
Mrs Stanford Death Report Promises Post Mortem Findings
Dr David Stare Jurtan president of Stanford University in Palo Alto says a forthcoming investigation report will reveal a plot by Horolula officials and Mrs Stanford’s servants to gain large fees from the Stanford estate. He asserts Mrs Stanford died naturally from fatty degeneration of the heart. a post mortem is being sent to San Francisco for preservation. He calls a Denver interview a fake and promises sensational revelations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Stare Jurtan
Stanford University
Palo Alto
Sasmiomt
Tienver
Solo
Jane Stanford
Alpy
Horolula
Cummiu
Stanford
Jordan
Woman Appointed Assistant City Attorney in San Francisco
Miss Ciaribel David has been appointed Assistant City Attorney in San Francisco. The appointment is notable as a woman holding a high legal post. She studied at the University of California and Hastings Law School and has a successful San Francisco practice. She believes a woman lawyer is better at uncovering facts in cases involving women.
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Ciaribel David
San Francisco
Miss David
University of California
Hastings Law School
Insane Man Kills Sheriff in Ukiah Courthouse
Frank Willard shot Sheriff Henry Smith in Judge White's chambers in Ukiah California last week. He then fired at Judge White, missed, and fled the courthouse firing at bystanders. An armed posse pursued him to Vichy Springs Canyon. Willard exchanged shots with the posse but no one was wounded. Ore shipments over Tonopah Railroad for the week ending Dec 29 totaled 1529 tons, 1491 from Tonopah and 38 from Lone Mountain.
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Frank Willard
Henry Smith
Judge White
Ukiah
Cal
Willard
Vichy Springs
Tonopah R. R
Tonepisl
Miver
Tor Vopah
Lone Mountain
Ex Governor of Idaho killed in mine gate explosion
Former Idaho governor Frank Stennenberg was killed when a bomb exploded at the Gate of a mine in Coeur d Alene. The blast shattered his legs and he died after hours. authorities say no motive is clear though a conspiracy within the miners strike circle is suspected. A $15,000 reward is offered by the state and Shoshone County for the killers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hishone
Caltwell
Idahe
Eleck
Frank Stennenberg
Tsu
Shoshone County
Coeur d'Alean
Roosevelt Professorship Named For Burgess At Berlin University
Professor John W Burgess has been appointed Theodore Roosevelt professor at Berlin University and dean of political science at New York’s university. Funded by James Speyer with 50000 dollars, the chair honors President Roosevelt. The German government will also establish a chair at Columbia for a German scholar. Burgess, born in Giles County Tennessee, studied at Cumberland and Amherst, with a career in international law and constitutional history at Knox College Amherst and Columbia. He will take a leave of absence from Columbia for residence abroad.
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John W. Burgess
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Columbia
Burgess
Giles County
Tenn
Cumberland University
Lebanon
Amherst College
Tennessee
Knox College
Tiinois
Amherst
Air Drill at Work in Shipyard Revolves Labor Limits
An article highlights the use of compressed air in shipbuilding, noting its role in reducing manual effort. It describes air drills, riveters, and saws powered by compressors delivering 50 to 100 psi, with pressures reaching from 1 to 3,000 psi. The shift from hand methods to pneumatic tools marks a dramatic efficiency gain.
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Siadet
Hately
Death of Mrs F P M Smith in Oakland Cal
Mrs Mary R Smith wife of Frank M Smith borax king died Sunday afternoon at her home in Oakland California from a sudden attack of apoplexy She was Brooklyn native married 80 years ago and no children but her house sheltered wards Two wards were with her at the time A trust the Mary R Luis Cottage endowment $1 000 000 will establish a home for orphan girls at Arbor Villa near Oakland Funeral was private and simple The State Board of Pardons is at issue close to Carson City Nevada
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Mary R. Smith
Frank M. Smith
Oakland
Cal
Saleh
Europe
Egypt
Brooklyn
Mr. Smith
Smith Horne
Mary R. Luis
Arbor Villa
Smith
Roll of Honor Pupils At Eureka School
List notes Eureka School pupils reaching required percentage for the period ending month. mentions state lobby abolition in Ohio urged by Governor Herrick, condemning bribery and lobbyists. editorial from Galeton Pa independent newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Meve
Ohio
Herrick
Capitol
Cadacas
Huld-Ap Bila
Galeton
Deinerat
Birth at Cherry Creek in White Fine County
A birth is recorded at Cherry Creek White Fine County on December 22 1900 to the wife of Charles Phalan.
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Cherry Creek
White Fine County
Nevals
Charles Phalan
County Commissioners Bills Allowances Dated Jan 2 1906
The record lists payments to named individuals including salaries for multiple officials and meals and services. It confirms an allowance of funds for various personnel and an assertion that the copy is correct. Names include Spiers Sweeney Rogers Hoey and Ferrell among others.
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Poger Rd Oh
Meiers
Impy
Willian
Spiers Slay HC
Muterneyy Anlerye
W. Hi. Sweeney
Low Hogers
F. Burnett
Matt Hoey
Mau Brow
Inerclta
Utke
M. Ferrell
JH. HO
Also Mentioned on This Page
Metal Market
Congress
Harles B Townsend
Michigan
House of Representatives
House
Interstate Commerce Committee
Mr.Townsend
Jackson County
Michigan University
Jackson
Townsend
Fred Wood
Rob Bragg
John Jacob Esch
Wisconsin
Laswe
Hach
Monroe County
Wis
State University
Law Department
Sparte
National Guard
John J. Esch
Charles E. Town
Ogden
Associated Press
Denver
Idaho
Frank Stuenenberg
Columbian
Berlin
Joan ‘W. Burgess
Deiliing & Batileshup
PLATO
FP. M. Smith
Borax King
State Board’ of Pardons
Roll OF Honor
Ieee
Airepce Chane
Mary Morrison
Stellaeid
Walter Hardick
Fosion
Bertha Brown
John Cantinalli
Mary DeFion Karger
Breonhare
Avletin Rattazai Mildead Laie Glailys Hicks Klee Howper
Avia Loony Eieen Breen Maud Harris
Neva Johnson Finst Goave
Wendell Porter
Cusie George Charlotin Laird
Eileen Morsieon
Roby Charl
Marion Soheteal
Nowenen Recering
Gane Louie Vout Benes L Wiens
BILLS
Preeed County Commissioners
Gonda
Drews Conde
Anil
C. D. Green
Bureka
Wwevada
NEW Today
Eital
Mrs. Flora Morris & Son
West Main Street
Eureka, Nevada
Wacken
Elko, New
James A. Rattazzi
North Main Street
Schneider Drug Store
Department of Pharmacy and Chemistry
You
Tate Pat
H. M. Schneider & Co
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