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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1907
Page
2
A fragmented item from a Eureka Sentinel page mentions Funlihen Evert Raturdat and St B A Skilimad in unclear context. readable names appear amid damaged OCR with no clear event or action.
July 15 report details a naval reservist Leon Maille from Havre who shot twice at President Fallieres as he rode past the Champs Elysees. The president was unhit, Maille arrested, and motive cited as persecutory delusion amid anti militarist sentiment. The event follows heightened security and impacts on government stance toward militancy. Also notes Rock Island Railroad ending political lobbying and local Nevada town governance moves, plus new Miners Hospital dedication in Goldfield.
In Berlin at the court of Sexe Coburg hints arise that Grand Duke Cyril of Russia may seek a divorce from his wife who was previously wed to Ernest Ludwig. The marriage, less than two years, produced a daughter and faced immediate strains. Also noted, John L Considine and James F Haley launched the weekly Reveille in Reno, hoping for a strong circulation.
Seattle reports James J. Hill favors Charles W. Fairbanks for the Presidency. Beckman says Hill called Fairbanks a safe candidate in March. Hartman runs Fairbanks’ Seattle campaign. Merchants Hotel foreclosed at Tomopah. Arden seeks voluntary insolvency. Ely to Lane City railroad progress claimed by the Expositor.
Local dispatches report a trout hatchery potential at Eiko by fish commissioners and Ely’s marriageable young ladies noted in Humboldt County. Big Meadows hay valued at 400 000. Reno forfeits Neba fae ball League franchise, moved to Fallon. Two armed bandits robbed a Goldfield saloon for 780 dollars. An infant died from scalding in Olinghouse. Seven Troughs miners win higher pay and return to work. 93-year-old John Veasey, Ormaby County hermit, dies in Carson hospital. Cox Brokerage accuses Sullivan Bros. of Elmira of stock refusal. Winnemucca teachers listed. Michael Oparrill implicated in stolen securities. Los Angeles IC. Wilcombe, Nevada Northern Railways Ely agent, missing since July. Jockey George Thomas dies in San Francisco streetcar accident. Northen saloon robbery in Sparks nets 500. Derby dam murder case acquittal delayed mother and wife reaction.
The body of Frank F. Oxwobell, a gambler recently returned from Tono pah to Revo, was found Wednesday in his room at the Averill house with a bullet wound to the right ear from a 44 Colts. A note left by the deceased cited ill health, prolonged unemployment, lack of money and food, and a belief he was slowly starving.
Unprecedented honor to Secretary of War Root and Mrs Root during their Mexico visit. They will reside at Chapultepec Castle, the presidential summer residence, which will also serve as Root’s headquarters. The party includes Mr and Mrs Root, Miss Root, and a private secretary.
Washington reports a possible Cortelyou bid with a business-backed conservative coalition in New York State. Politicians say he could secure the New York delegation to the next Republican convention. James S. Clarkson of New York City reportedly visited him within the week.
The Expositor reports New York, Pittsburg and Boston magnates, deeply tied to major systems, promote a railroad from Salt Lake via Ely to connect with the Tonopah and Tidewater line at Rhyolite, forming a coast outlet. A $10,000,000 investment is required to realize the Wall Street interests plans.
Eight dead and 13 grievously injured in a naval disaster off Provincetown during target practice on the battleship Georgia. Twenty one men were in the after turret when two powder charges exploded. ship not damaged but rushed wounded to Chelsea Hospital in Boston. Cause of the accident remains undetermined.
July appropriation received by County Superintendent. Eureka District presents expenses for nine months and expected funds. Shortfall due to Newlands Act tax cut. building repairs needed. roof leaks. boards seek coal, blackboards, and insurance payment within 30 days. Special levy proposed to extend nine months and keep schools open. urges public support.
Special school election is announced to decide a levy to raise money to keep the district school open for ten months in the next year. The vote will be July 27, 2007 at the School House with polls from 1 pm to 7 pm. Board members Wureen H. Gonstay and Nowrnowa sign the notice per Nevada School Laws.
In Paris on July 16 the appeal by Cont Boni de Castellane from the November decision granting divorce to Countess Anna Gould was dismissed and a final decree entered. Attorneys for the Count offered little argument as the court anticipated a 60 day window for appeal to the Court of Cassation. negotiations with creditors are to settle out of court.
Mrs Theodore Roosevelt launches a campaign against women wearing scr eots. A flag desecration incident in Los Angeles on Sunday drew harsh public reaction. Alabama lawmakers elected John H Bankhead to the Senate to fill the late Morgan seat. German citizens naturalized after two years in Germany face loss of US citizenship. Winnemucca Star installs a Morgenthaler linotype, a new typecasting machine.
In Eureka Nevada on July 1 a slaughter occurred involving the wife of Felix Phillipps. Local authorities reported the incident and are investigating possible causes and casualties.
Reports last week of a rich ore strike six miles north of Reveille Nye County draw crowds to a claim owned by Jack Long. Branson of the Tonopah Law notes the ledge exposes five feet wide with silver and gold values possibly near 2019 per ton. He stresses more work is needed to prove true worth. Also, the Burlington railroad announces a two cent fare across its system extending to travelers in multiple states. In Tonopah, the Ruth Davis murder case ends without a verdict. retrial set for September 16.
Notices record location stakes and certificates for several mines in the Eureka County area with names such as Jupiter Mie adjacent Galena Mine and Fish Creek Wells District. Entries list claimants and recording dates from July 11 to July 16 1907 and note an administrator deed under District Court order. The report adds a projected railroad completion to Pioche by September 1.
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