Pen Sketches Of H. H. Rogers
A portrait of Henry Hulett Rogers president of the Standard Oil company outlines his personality. The piece notes Twain's friendship and Rogers business influence including the Tidewater road project and his health. It cites Rogers owning about 20,000 Standard Oil shares valued around 14 000 dollars at his death.
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Joerg
Rogery
Mark Twain
Sammael T. Cleenen
Timae
Paltistins
Mr. Clemons
Virginia Rativeau
Kegere Tidewater Road
Henry J. Togers
Terprise
Hie Associates
Wall Street
Stavlord Oll Company
Tidewater Road
Rogers
Notable Norfolk Road Builder Honored Amid Rail Triumph
The text recounts grand losses estimated up to 50 million and celebrates a Norfolk road opening in Aly in April with builder Mr. Rogers honored. It notes Rogers hosting Mark Twain, his philanthropy toward Helen Keller, and tales of his humor, temper, and generosity toward Fairhaven Massachusetts sewage projects, including a marriage engagement tied to the work. It ends with James Swazey, a prospector, becoming insane after a death by suicide following a drive from Barnes to Ely.
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Aly
Norfolk
Rogers
Charles Pratt & Co
Pratt
Fairhaven
Maass
Urban H. Broughton
Mr. Broughton
Fairbaver
Rogera
Broughton
Cara
Barnes
Ely
James Swazey
Prospector
Har
The Silver Question Revisited and Its World Impact
The Rocky Mountain News in Denver argues the silver issue again dominates American finance. It notes Hill shifts toward silver amid Asia’s export problems and a push by big interests to drop silver dollars and greenbacks, while Canada-US effort to reopen India mints aims to lift silver prices.
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United States
Rocky Mountain News
Denver
Colorado
J. J. Hill
Times
Hill
Orient
Klondike
Alaska
Profit In Grinding Alfalfa Meal in Nevada Prospects
Article discusses alfalfa as a meal source, with Kansas as a model. C T Watson introduced alfalfa seed in California, Kansas now has 300,000 acres in alfalfa and multiple mills. Alfalfa hay sells for 8-10 dollars a ton there, meal 18-26 dollars. San Francisco market shows hay at 8 and meal at 23 per ton. Alfalfa meal boosts beef fattening and is valuable for old cows, horses, and poultry feeding. potential for Carson Sink alfalfa to be converted into meal.
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Nevada
C. T. Watson
Reno
Cottonwood Falls
Kansas
California
The
Fallen Eagle
Watson
Chase
Blacksher Brothers
Elmdale
San Francisco
Carson
New Departure in Apartment Houses in St Louis
A first US apartment building will be built in St Louis without children as residents in the exclusive area. It will cost 400000 dollars with no limit on number of children in families. Girls birth earns one month rent free. a baby boy grants two months rent. Nursery care, play rooms, and free dancing instruction for children are planned. Large imports of human hair from China supply French wig making.
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United States
St. Louis
Notice of Special Election in Brana County Nevada
A special election is set for Tuesday August 2 1909 to decide voting on a County High School. Polls open 8am to 6pm. Registration books close July 22 1909. County Clerk K McCharles Eureka Nevada issued June 25 1909.
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Wits
Eureka
Senrixen
Registration Books Open for Special Election in Karelia County
Notice states registration for a special election on August 3 2000 to vote on establishing County High School in Karelia County Nevada. Books are open on all Jagal days until 6 p.m. The law requires naturalized citizens to present naturalization certificates when registering. L W Cromer J P and registry agent Batok Precinct No L
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Karelia
Nevada
Citlone
L. W. Cromer
J.P
Cio
Batok Precinct No. L
Fureka County
James Williams
J. P
Ruby
Hilt Freeinet No
Granty High School
Ince County
Salys
Iet
Rge W. Shul
Beowawe Pr Cinet
Eureka County
J. Merequa
Guy
Ielus
Edgar Sadler
Istry
Diamond Valley
Rareke County
Naturali
A.W. Clayton
Alpha
Registration Notice for County High School Vote 1909
Registration for the Special Election to establish a County High School in Eureka County Nevada opens for daily hours 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. through July. Citizens must show naturalization certificates when registering. James Williams J P andexofgio Registry Agent Ruby Hilt Freeinet No 2 oversee the process.
Voter Registration Opens in Eureka County Nevada
On August 3 1909 registration to vote on the Eureka County question is open daily on legal days from 1040 to 6 pm until July 22 inclusive. Naturalized citizens must display certificates. Registry Agent W J Shultes at Garrison Mine Percinet No 3 directs the process.
Cassidy Jr. Representative Clevelant Seeks Burton Seat
James S. Cassidy of Cleveland rises as a younger House member after succeeding Theodore F. Burton in the vacancy created by Burton’s promotion to the Senate. Cassidy, formerly Burton’s secretary, is well versed on issues Senator Poraker’s successor studied.
Cassidy Earns Prestige as New House Member
James 8 Cassidy, a Cleveland native and lawyer, enters the House with notable prestige from predecessor Burton. Born in Cleveland forty years ago, he is an alumnus of Central High School, bringing legal expertise. The text notes Death Valley as the United States' lowest dry land point at 278 feet below sea level and Mt. Whitney at 14,501 feet.
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James 8. Cassidy
Cassidy
Burton
Cleveland
Central High School of
United States
Death Valley
California
Mt. Whitney
Local Vote Opens for Granty High School Referendum
Voters in Nye County Nevada may cast ballots from today until August 23 1909 on the question of establishing Granty High School. Polls are open daily on legal days from 9 AM to 6 PM. Registered voters must show certificates of eligibility. registrar is W. Shull Beowawe Precinct.
Special Election August 8 1909 on County High School vote
Application notices announce a special election to decide whether to establish a county high school in Ham. The registration period extends to July 224, with naturalized citizens required to show certificates of naturalization when registering. J. MeREQUA J. P. serves as ex officio Relevant Registrar for Palisade Prefect No. 5.
Registration Notice for Special Election at County High School
Registration for the Special Election will be held at Mineral Hill Precinct No. 6. Voters must be ages at least three. registration requires certificates of time presented. HL Bruffey, Registrar, Mineral Hill Precinct, notes daily hours on all legal days from the 22d day of the month.
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Eureka County
Nevada
HL. Bruffey
Regiatry
Mineral Hill
August 3 1900 registration period details announced
Notice states registration remains open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until August 22 for residents to present certificates of naturalization. Edgar Sadler, United States Property Agent, Diamond Valley Precinct, notes the requirement for citizenship documents.
Nevada naturalization registration notice issued in 1904
Notice announces a naturalization registration in Rareke County Nevada from August 3, 1904, open 10 am to 6 pm until July 22 inclusive. It requires citizens to present naturalization certificates when registering. Registry Agent A W Clayton Alpha Precinct No 8 redacts details as shown.
County High School Vote Opening in Enicks County Nevada
In August 1909 voters in Enicks County Nevada will decide on establishing a County High School. The polls will remain open on all legal days from 10 am to 6 pm until July 24 inclusive. This notice outlines the official time frame for the election.
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Burineas
Wallstreet
China
France
NEW Today
Nevana
Brana
Kt. McCharles
Kureka
W. J. Shultes
Garrison Mine Percinet No.3
James S. Cassidy
L. H. Francis
Hoare
Spring Street
the Brown Hotel
W. M. Forster
San Fanci
Henry KE. Mitchellttorney
W. F. Burnett
Dtolla.w
Edward and Clark Streets
C. Hamilton
Smith-Richard
Over Wells
Otto T. Williams
Dotta
ELKO
East
Han
Price & Co
Obioe
Buel and
Bateman Sts
Nev
E. Kuehn
Enicks County
George Flavin
Prospect Precinct
A. C. Florio
Scheeline Banking & Tout Ch
NEVAD
M. Bebaallos
Eredten Kaw. Sebtalee Vice Pradient
Enderson Banking Company
Jons Huwpenson
Haypen Hexpenson
Canzott, HuwpEnson
Bleo
Atlas Assurance
Compan Fireman's Refund
Tneurance Company
Sermannsurance
Deepen Hartford Ee Seaheeateng
London & Eee
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Com
New York
Norwich Union Fire Insurance 7
Whitmore Representa
Gates Peeseence Company
Amet Ineurance Comp
Liverpool
Sootala Union
Zasaraner ‘Company
Hansol & London & Globe
RLS Fan Tne
John Pardy
J. C. C. Whitmore Insurance Agency
Eureka - Wnev
Johnson Mercantile Co
Biram Fiournsown
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