Generals in War of Words in Colorado Dispute
A wordy quarrel erupts between Adjutant General Burkeley Wells of Colorado and former Adjutant General Sherman Bell of Roosevelt's Rough Riders. Bell accuses Wells of cowardice and involvement with Telluride wine interests to fund troops, while Wells critiques Bell's administration and a 17,000 deficit. Separate items note United States Steel Corporation’s net earnings at 16,624,298 and commentary from various papers on industrial subjects and public concerns.
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Iuwferant
Bell
Wells
President Moyer
Western Federation of Minors
Smaggler Waton Wine
United States Steel
Stout Trust
Steel Trust
Kansas City Star
William H. Mills Dies Former CP Land Chief and Editor
William H. Mills, longtime head of the Central Pacific land department and former editor of the Sacramento Record-Union, died this morning at his San Francisco home. Aged 70, he had suffered rheumatism and heart failure after years in poor health, leaving a wife and two daughters. He was a prominent figure in state politics and journalism.
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Land Department
Central Pacific
San Francisco
William H. Mills
Central Pacific Company
Sacramento Union
Mills
Sacramento Record-Union
Goldfield Government in Open Conflict Over Jail Conditions
Esmeralda County and Goldfield officials clash as deputy constables resign and the jail squalor grows. The Sheriff claims authority over county crimes, while the County Commissioners bar prisoners from Hawthorne. Governor Sparks intervenes to restore order amid factional dispute. Prior to Goldfield becoming county seat, sheriffs and constables acted in harmony.
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Goldfield
Nevada
Sudan
Judes Solomon
Hawthorne
Juman Bor Hoon
Ac Wat
Sparks
Hore
Pewow
Der
Golfield’s
Esmeralda County
Circus Bengal tiger rampages in Twin Falls killing child
During a Selin Floto circus performance in Twin Falls Idaho a Bengal tiger escaped its cage and charged into the crowd killing a four year old girl and a Shetland pony and mauling several spectators before the animal was shot by an audience member.
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Twin Falls
Idaho
Selin Floto Circus
Transportation a Commodity and the New Travel Plan
A new principle aims to treat passenger transportation as a commodity with transferable title. The New York Central plans: mileage books at two cents per mile, usable by buyers and chosen companions, with flexible region use and no strict family restrictions. The concept extends to general rail policy and treats tickets as tradable goods.
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New York Central
Central
Sheep Disease Is Lessening In Nevada
Reno May 26 Dr H H Hicks Federal Sheep Inspector in charge of field work in Urk Nevada and California left Reno for Sacramento to tour inspection sites in California He praises state efforts to eliminate the disease that led Oregon to embargo Nevada sheep He says the disease is under control and could be stamped out The Oregon outbreak is described as the worst infected region The report notes attempts to smuggle infected Oregon sheep into Nevada and mentions California and Washington in the spread discussion Clark Road fined 1000 for shipping cattle without proper water rests by San Pedro Salt Lake Los Angeles Railroad in Carson City court plea cites congestion not a defense and federal action by Attorney Platt
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Reno
H. H. Hicks
Urk
Nevada
California
Sacramento
Hicka
Oregon
Thi
Washington
Clark Road
San Pedro
Nevada News Mixed Signals and Local Scandals
Nevada State News reports a civil agitation against The Southern Pacific Company as a statewide rumor. Local figures include Assemblyman Fitspatrick planning a political pamphlet drive, hotel keeper J. Veanda Smith fleeing debts, and a Reno man arrested for profane street language amid broader Reno crime notes. A dramatic report details Fred Miller’s suicide during an arrest confrontation in Golconda, while rail plans push Caliente to Deep Creek and onward to Utah lines. Heating plant plans for the Nevada State Hospital for Mental Diseases in Reno are revealed with a $10,000 project funded by Just Legi onar. Annie Walsh, escaped asylum resident, located in Park City, working as a servant. Wells Fargo’s record ice machinery shipment to Fallon and its onward travel to Fairview is highlighted with steep express charges.
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Women of the Century Club
The
Journal
Southern Pacific Company
Nevada
Assemblyman Fitspatrick
Wonder
J. Veanda Smith
Hercules
Churchill County
J.T. Carleton
Reno
Ethel Fine
Dr. Wichman
San Francisco
Fred Miller
Golconda
Nevada State Hospital For
Just Legionrare
Wells-Fargo Express
Thin State
West
Fallon
Fairview
Prospector J W Murray Dies of Thirst in Death Valley
San Bernardino dispatch reports desert prospector J W Murray aged 69 died last week from thirst six miles from Willow Springs at Old Dad’s mountain foot in the Funeral range. Found under a greasewood tree in a lava bed his remains showed tearing of clothing and nails worn to the quick as he sought water. Delirious after wandering along a blind trail, Murray had prospected in the desert for 40 years.
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San Bernardino
J. W. Murray
Willow Springs
Death Valley
Murray
Tenderian Forced On Girls In Tenderloin District
Goldfield Nev May 24 Chief Inman of this city has arrested two gamblers for holding two young girls captive in a cabin and forcing them into a disreputable life to obtain money. The girls, kept in the cabin by the two men and then passed to a woman in the district, described being induced to leave home and subjected to cruel treatment while their clothes and funds were controlled. They were given meals only and could not leave the city. The report also notes Southern Pacific's response to government suits over cattle transport and a Lovelock lumber yard fire causing about 2500 in damage.
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Goldfield
Nev
Polion Inman
Tenderloin
Inman
Henry Holly Leaves Reno After $2500 Short in Accounts
Henry How ard Holly a Reno resident is missing after leaving town with about $2500 unaccounted for in his Wells Fargo & Co accounts. He was dismissed by agent J J Burke for gambling losses. Holly came to seek a divorce from his wife and planned to marry Estelle Conningham who faced theft charges in Los Angeles. He is said to be a New Orleans native, university graduate and former Army officer.
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Reno
Nevada
Henry Howard Holly
Wells, Fargo & Co
J.J. Burke
Thacker
Holly
Estelle Conningham
Los Angeles
Oakland
Cunningham
New Orleans
Horses and Mules for Army Face Supply Hurdles
Washington on May 25 reports rising difficulty in securing horses and mules for the army. Cavalry to buy 725 horses at about 17.5 dollars each, artillery nearly 890 at 211 dollars average, mules for draft at 185 dollars each, lead mules 168, and pack males 131. Fort Riley funds a pilot program training pedigree colts for cavalry, already purchasing 86 ready horses. Lyon County recorder E T Powers resigns. Charles A McLeod appointed to fill the vacancy.
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Washington
Artillery Corps
Quartermaster's Department
Fort Riley
Kansas
Whiskey advertisement from Eureka and Ruby Hit Mercantile
An old notice urges keeping J. W. Har Per whiskey in sight citing both appearance and health benefits. It promotes sale by The Eureka Cash Store and the Ruby Hit Mercantile Company and offers mining location blanks for sale through the SENTINEL office.
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J. W. Harper
Eureka Cash Store
Ruby Hit Mercantile Company
Sentinel Office
Meat Contracts Let for Western Pacific Roadbed
Maney Bros. & Co., Utah Construction sub-contractors, awarded dressed beef supply for the Western Pacific roadbed from Nevada California line to Death Nevada about 320 miles. Bradley of Elko Grayson of Beowawe and Railroad meat market of Winemucca win bids. Bradley to furnish beef from Death to Palisade Grayson from Palisade to Hot Springs.
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Western Pacific
Nevada-California
Nevada
Maney Bros. & Co
Utah Construction Company
L. L. Bradley
Elko
G. W. Grayson
Beowawe
Railroad Meat
Wionemoucca
Wen
Deethi
Palisade
Hot Springs
Fight Turns Violent in Ely quarrel over mizoo
Henry Smith and Joseph Hill clashed in Ely White Pine County last week. Smith was struck on the scalp with a drill and may die. Hill suffered a disfiguring facial injury from a sharp pointed pick though his life is not in danger.
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Mizoo
Henry Smith
Joseph Hill
Ely
White Pine County
Smith
Hill
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State of Colorado
San Francisco Chronicle
Examiner
Ax the Net
Hae Ey Mamcus
WES Tay Ifrt
Shtman
William A. Mims
Congress
Moyer
State News
Salt Lake Road
Caliente
Pioche
Deep Creek
Utah
Shance
Annie Walsh
Park City
Arab
Tenderiain
Express Company
Southern Pacific
United States District Court
Lovelock
Henry Holly
E. T. Powers
Lyon County
Charles A. Mc‘Leod
Eureka Lodge Directory
Eureka Lodge No
Masonic Hall
W. H. Rossaut
W. M. Joux Haxcoox, Sr
St. John’s
J. H. Viera
P. J. H. Jung
Bateman Sts
Bureks
Eureka
A. C. Harris
Raveu Wo
E, L. Bro
B. Bure
V. GF. J. Baossemen
Wa. Zavow
Diamond Rebekah Lodge
C.P
C.F
Oliverre Gurex
N. G
Kare Swick
Loige No. 7
K. of
Castle Hall
Smith & Richard
C. L. Bror
C. C. Attest
D. EB. Nosraosa K
Eureka & Palisade
Forward Freight
John Pardy
Au al Ola
Eihr
St'icwan
Corrala
Duckwater Store
Jesse Mendes
Dackwater
Nye County
the Brown Hotel
Bessie Amidon
Eureka Brewery
Eureka’s
Paul Yost
Main & Clark Streets
ZADOW
Louise 8. Zadow
Main and Clark Sts
Eureka, Nevada
Saloon and Pioneer Bottling Works
F. J Brossemer
Frop Eureka
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