23 Jan 1904
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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1904
Page
1
The Nevada Observer condemns sales of intoxicants to underage drinkers and underlines penalties for liquor offenses. It warns saloon and gambling-house keepers that licenses may be revoked and violators fined or jailed, pledging to lodge complaints and press enforcement.
D N Harper of D N Harper Co New York City has secured bonds on about forty White Pine copper claims. Purchases total thousands of dollars with nine month terms. Harper will return East Jan 15 to finalize deals with partners after a US survey begins immediately.
Western Pacific surveys report five lines running down the mountain near Beckwith Pass and westward. Routes east of Beckwith Pass cross Spanish Spring Valley toward Reno. Exact crossings and the Reno route depend on grade connections. construction materials are scattered across California and immediate building is expected.
William J. Bryan arrived in Lincoln with good health and high spirits. He confirmed plans to issue the Commoner in St. Louis as a daily during the Democratic National Convention, though not yet ready to make a formal announcement. He attributed a published Hearst paper rumor to the mistaken story.
Washington reports Senator Hanna issued the call for the Republican National Convention to meet in Chicago at noon June 21 1904 to select candidates for President and Vice President. Delegates include four at large per state and two per district. Delegates must be elected at least thirty days before the convention. Hanna delays cited hotel rates.
The Leasers' mill at Tonopah, turned over to the Tonopah Milling and Reduction Company, cost $75,000 and is built of steel and cement. It features ten stamps, two Huntington separators, three centrifugal separators, eight pans, two settlers, and automatic feed for ore and chemicals. Power comes from two steam engines, including a 125 horse power Desiel oil engine, delivering energy cheaply and operating 24 hours. Extraction improved from 80 percent to 86.4 percent.
Maryland Governor Warfield calls for constitutional amendment to bar illiterates from voting. He argues intelligent citizens with material welfare interest should govern, proposing a high qualification standard submitted to the people. The speech signals a potential shift in suffrage policy in Annapolis.
Postmaster in Austin reports a Department order discontinuing route 175003 from Battle Mountain to Austin Nevada operated by Nevada Central Railway. Star Route service will replace it three times weekly. If trains are used for mail, notify the Austin office.
In Public Opinion by E P French, third rail transport plans are discussed for crossing the Sierras via a Sacramento to Truckee electric line with Truckee river power and motor cars aiding trains. Miss Dora Hill resigns as Kingston school teacher after three months due to unruly pupils and permissive parents. she returns home to Verdi Nevada.
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