John D Rockefeller Worth About Nine Hundred Million
New York reports that during a probe into Rockefeller and Standard Oil holdings an associate counsel says Rockefeller is worth about 900 million dollars. Annual income from Standard Oil stock is roughly 10 million with other sources adding 15 to 25 million a year, totaling 55 to 65 million yearly. Monthly spending averages around 5.4 to 5.6 million in this estimate.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Rockefeller
Canning
Nevada militia organized by Colonel Reeves gains members
Colonel C R Reeves who ran the Roosevelt campaign in the state is organizing a militia company under the Dick bill. He already has forty three men and hopes for one hundred. He plans this as the Nevada militia nucleus, noting many members are Spanish American War veterans. Mining location blanks for sale at the Saytiwen office.
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C. R. Reeves
Roosevelt
Dick Bill
Nevada
Nevada News Roundup From Carlin to Tonopah
Carlin breaks ground for a Catholic church with funds raised. A Gardnerville minister suffers smallpox. Roosevelt party picks delegates in Beno. Fremont Ackerman, tied to Wells Fargo funds, is arrested in Yerington for embezzlement. Seed potatoes from Oregon eyed to curb eel worm in Carson Valley. Virginia City opens plan for county normal schools. Nye County starts one. A McGill Indian infant dies after coyotes feast on its skull. Tonopah reports bogus mine strikes. Great Basin shooting case ends with justifiable homicide for Bud Terrill.
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Fremont W. Ackerman
Yerington
Welle Fargo & Company
Ludwig
Wila Brougher
Carson
Orexon
Speda
Carson Valley
Nevada
Virginia City
State Board of Education
Nye County
McGill
Ely
Tonopah
Look On the Bright Side About Soaring Beef Prices
Nevada exports beef, mutton, onions, potatoes, poultry, and dairy as prices rise in St. Louis. The Reno Gazette argues that, despite higher living costs, Nevada's production surpasses local consumption, boosting income from outbound goods and signaling steady growth for the state’s economy.
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St. Louis
Nevada
Reno Gazette
Plan for Pictorial Education by Edison Promises Revolution
Edison envisions the moving picture transforming education by illustrating natural science with photographic film. It would replace slow book learning with direct vivid demonstration, making science easy and engaging. While not covering all fields, this method could teach natural history chemistry and mechanics, though language learning may provide only transient benefit without recitation.
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Edison
Eison
Silver Peak Miners Strike in Reno Gazette
The Pittsburg Silver Peak Mining Company cut wages to Goldfield levels sparking a strike in Silver Peak. An ultimatum warns miners to return to work or face an open camp. Reports say Tonopah Mining Companies plan similar wage cuts to Goldfield soon, risking trouble.
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Silver Peak
Reno Gazette
Pittsburg
Silver Peak Mining Company
Americax Recfray Company Health and Accident Plan Ad
A compact insurance offer details a 2000 death benefit and weekly accident or sickness benefit of fifteen dollars, plus 1000 for loss of limb or eyesight and 100 emergency relief, costing 6 per year with no other dues. Age range 16 to 65. The Reliable company holds 100,000 state deposit to secure policyholders. Write with age sex and occupation to Dept. 441 Erie Pennsylvania.
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Reliable Company
Americax Recfray Company
Erie
Pennsylvania
Notice to Creditors in estate of George W Grayson
The District Court of Eureka County Nevada appoints Harry T Creswell as executor of the last will of George W Grayson, deceased. Creditors must file their claims with vouchers with the clerk of the court within three months of first publication, dated Eureka Nevada June 4 1912.
Notice Of Appointment of Executor In Nevada District Court
Notice of appointment of Harry T Creswell as Executor of the last will of George W Grayson. The executor was appointed on June 4, 1912, by the District Court in Eureka County Nevada. Creditors must file claims with vouchers and affidavits within three months from first publication. Dated Eureka Nevada June 4 1912. Executor of the last will of George W Grayson, deceased.
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Eureka
George W. Grayson
Harry T. Creswell
George W Grayson
District Court of the Third Judicial District
State of
Nevada
Alaska-Treadwell Mine Facts and History Summary
Alaska Treadwell on Douglas Island opposite Juneau, with a $5 million capitalization since 1890, reports March output of 64 120 tons of ore yielding 160 000 dollars and 64 000 dollars net profit. Ore bodies are irregular and large. reserves exceed 6 600 000 tons in 1911. annual ore tilled about 775 000 tons. average gold content ranges from 2.15 to 215 dollars per ton.
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Alaska-Treadwell Company
Alaska Treadwell
Douglas Island
Janeau
Alaska
Titanic Report Censures Many
The Titanic committee told the Senate the liner sailed at 2434 knots per hour during collision with 3328 aboard, 82 percent saved. Four warnings ignored. eight vessels nearby with Carpathia only helping. White Star hid the disaster, Cottam withheld news and sold it for blood money. The report calls for lifeboats, government telegraph regulation, vessel restrictions, searchlights, and ship construction reforms.
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Senate
Carpathia
White Star Company
Cottam
New York
Wiewlees
Remark on Women Not Raising Whiskers in Public Discourse
A terse editorial remark suggests the average woman lacks audacity to protest or challenge norms, reflecting social attitudes toward gender and propriety. The line underscores a cultural expectation that women refrain from outspoken behavior in public life.
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E. K. Konor
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Carlin
Gardnerville
California
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C. R. Reever
Flanigan
Chicago
Roosevelt Republicana
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W. B. Matton
Goldfield
W. E. Billings
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Terrill
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