Will Build Ely-Goldfield Railway Interview Boosts Project
The Goldfield Tribune publishes an interview with Tex Rickard outlining an Ely to Goldfield broad gauge railway. He says construction will start soon, Goldfield will be the terminus, funds backed by the Guggenheims, with surveys complete, rails and ties contracted, and a smelter at Ely nearing completion with 15 000 tons daily capacity, potentially rising to 25 000.
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Tex” Rickard
F. C. Armstrong
Ely
Nevada Northern
Goldfield
Nevada
Guggenheims
Smelter Trust
Cobre
Southern Pacific
Bewea
Western Pacific
Trans-Continental
Nevada State News Roundup From Exchange Columns
Train service reaches Pioche on the Caliente branch. In 1907 Ormsby County recorded 29 births and 97 deaths while Esmeralda saw a murder tied to George Williams. Blair mine ore to be stamped down at Silver Peak. A post office safe in Las Vegas was blown, yielding $2000. continuations: Goldfield mining suit delayed to Jan 10. Social clubs escape liquor-license liability. Goldfield jail overcrowded with escapes. Searchlight Bank & Trust failed. examiner scrutinized. Ely freight depot case awaiting ruling. Governor Sparks and Washoe reward offered for murder investigations. A notable altercation injures Br. Crawford. Ely robs exposed. Doran and Jurich jailed for robbery. Buckaroo Jack’s stay of execution granted pending appeal.
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Esmeralda County
Blair Mines
Las Vegas
Lincoln County
Farrington
Goldfield Miners’ Union
General Stoddard
George Williams
Sweetwater
Esmeralda
Ingall
Barney Griffin
James Connors
Cottonwood
Goldfield
Searchlight Bank & Trust Company
Miller
Marshall
Nevada Railroad Commission
Jurich
Ely
James Doran
Ricptown
Doran
Supreme Court
Buckaroo Jack
Winnemucca
Thaw’s Sister Seeks Divorce From Earl Yarmouth
Countess Yarmouth Alice Thaw of Pittsburg sister of Harry Thaw has applied to the London divorce court for an annulment of her marriage to Earl Yarmouth. Proceedings were ordered behind closed doors with secret papers. The case hinges on English grounds of insanity prior to marriage, non consummation, or existing marriage.
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York City
London
Earl Yarmouth
Black Mice Threaten Nevada Alfalfa Fields
In Lovelock Nevada farmers report swarms of millions of black mice destroying alfalfa roots. Birds and coyotes hunt them but the pests multiply quickly. Gulls from Honey Lake join efforts, yet fields stay honeycombed with burrows as courts and other news click through regional events.
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Lovelock
Nevada
Honey Lake
Nevada Freight Discrimination Criticized by Gardnerville Letter
A Gardnerville Record Courier letter argues the Southern Pacific discriminates against Nevada farmers. It cites hay shipments from Carson Valley to Goldfield at 14 dollars per ton versus Utah goods at 9 dollars for double the distance, and prepayment cash mandates. The writer urges the Nevada Railroad Commission to act urgently to relieve freight evils and support local producers.
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Goldfield
Nevada
Southern Pacific Company
Minden
Utah
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Southern Pacific
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Pettibone Found Not Guilty in Steunenberg Case
Boise January 4 After fourteen hours of deliberation a jury returned a not guilty verdict against George A Pettibone in the murder case tied to ex Governor Steunenberg He entered the court at 1115 am pale and emaciated but smiling his wife wept for joy as his attorneys and friends closed around him The panel had stood ten for acquittal and two for conviction all night with two holdouts finally yielding before the verdict was read
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Bruce
James Henderson Dewar
Annie Dewar
Elko
Southern Nevada Mercantile Company
Boise
Idaho
George A. Pettibone
Covernor Steunenberg
Pettibone
George 4
Petttrone
Taft at Three and His Early Appearances Abroad
A brief note recalls Secretary William Howard Taft at age three in old fashioned pantalets as part of a globe spanning display. The anecdote reflects his long public life from childhood to leadership.
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Wes
William TH. Taft
Secretary Tat At Age Three Promised For Presidency
A reminiscence notes that Secretary Tat at age three showed no hint of future presidency yet displayed early vigor and potential, described with a light literary touch about his size and presence suggesting possible heavyweight status later in life.
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