Tax Collector Presses Mining Firms for Proper Deductions
Humboldt mining firms promise to file satisfactory reports after tax collector Adamson refuses to accept deductions that reduce yield. He orders supplemental statements and correct billing of taxes, causing a legal showdown during a tour through Ely Winnemucca and Hoebeldt County. The dispute is framed as a statewide revenue effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt Mining Companies
Carson
Oldie
Balton Tex
Adamson
Hoebeldt
Ely
Winnimooce
Nevada Dispatch Reports Fire Loss and Mail Service Moves
The Nevada Consolidated boarding houses at Bath White Pine Gusty were destroyed by fire last Thursday. Loss estimated near 640 000 with speculation cigarette smoking caused it. Rebuilding has begun. Western Pacific mail service may expand to Gerlach and Winnemucca via Globe Express during transition. Platt filed suits over 45 000 acres affected by illegal land enclosure including Galzonda Cattle Company with two suits seeking about 53 000 acres. The cases cover Biko Washoe Lauder and Humboldt Counties according to the Var nou News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada Consolidated
Bath
Western Pacific
Gerlach
Juog
Salphar
Jeane
Nevada
Congress
Winnemaces
Globe Express
Platt
Galzonda Cattle Company
Biko
Washoe
Lauder and Humbolt
Varnou News
Mineral Hill man dislocates shoulder while lassoing near Alphas
Ben L. Plummer of Mineral Hill dislocated his right shoulder last Thursday afternoon after being pulled from his horse seven miles north of the Winzell ranch near Alphas. Bystanders Moasie, T. J. McParlin and M. Mahoney retrieved him, brought him to the Winzell ranch, and Dr. Frye of Carlin provided medical care. Sheriff Mahoney reports Plummer will travel to Eureka in a day or two when able.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben L. Plummer
Plummer
Mineral Hill
Winzell Ranch
Alphas
Moasie
T. J. McParlin
M. Mahoney
New Tax Law on Mortgage Deductions in Property Assessments
A new law from the last Legislature taxes mortgages by allocating assessed value between mortgagee and mortgagor. If a parcel is assessed at 1000 with a 500 mortgage, each party pays half the tax. If the mortgage exceeds the property value, the mortgage holder pays all.
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Laat Legis Datare
Eureka Lodge Members Planned Auto Trip to Reno Grand Lodge
The party from Eureka includes KR McCharles to represent Eureka Lodge No. 16 F and A M at the Grand Lodge in Reno. Kate McCharles will represent Iphigenia Chapter No. 8 Order of the Eastern Star at the Grand Lodge in Rage. Mr and Mrs Dan Morrison plan a several weeks California visit.
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Auto
Eureka
Paliaado
KR. McCharles
Eureka Lodge No. 16
Reno
Mies Kate McCharles
Iphigenia
Order of Hantero Star
Arec
Rage
Mra
Dana Morrison
California
Southern Camps Report Bright Business Tone in Camps
J. A. Gilbert, arriving recently in Tonopah, reports stronger business conditions across the southern camps. He notes marked improvement in Tonopah, Machattan, and Bound Mountain and says times are better there now than in several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Gilbert
Tonopah
Machattan
Bound Mountain
Mrs Siebert Nears Full Recovery After Illness
Mrs. Fred J. Siebert sister of Governor Oldie shows improvement two weeks after a collapse at the Mansion. Dr. Maclean of this city and Dr. Mackensie of Reno aided her illness, and she is now able to be up and around the house.
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Siebert
Carecon
Fred J. Siebert
Oldie
Maclean
Mackensie
Reno
Optical services by W K Perkins at Hotel Zaflow
Practical optician and scientific hefractionist W K Perkins will be at Hotel Zaflow room 2 for several weeks to take orders in the optical line. Astigmatic troubles are promised a solution with satisfaction guaranteed.
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W. K. Perkins
Zaflow
Mercury Mining effort in Nye County Nevada unfolds
Mark L. Regus and J. H. Mackenzie promote Mercury Mining at a Nye County site 80 miles from Tonopah. The Mercury Mining Company plans a ten ton cinnabar furnace costing about 10 000 dollars to exploit quicksilver ore. Discovery signals Nevada's rich mineral resources and growing mining activity, with Regus and Mackenzie pursuing a promising proposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake Tribune
Mark L. Regus
Nevada Consolidated
Mlet
Guggenheims
Nevada Northern Railroad
J. H. Mackenzie
Goldfield Consolidated Company
Nye County
Nevada
Tonopah
Mercury Mining
Regan
Mackenzie
Mercury
Death of Pioneer Newspaper Man Ogden Utah Major F A Litlefield
Major F A Littlefield Civil War veteran and pioneer West newspaper man died at his home in Ogden today. Born March 5 1837 in Rhode Island he served with the Union Army and was breveted for meritorious service. He worked in Nevada and California and in Carson City and Virginia City on staff with Mark Twain.
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Pioneer
Ogden
Utah
F. A. Litlefield
Man of the West
Mark Twain
Thin City
Major Littlefield
Rhode Taland
Nevada
California
Littlefield
Oarson
Virginia
Nevada Woman Claims Hiram Chase Estate
A New York woman identified as Miss A Chase seeks $40 000 from the estate of the late Hiram Chase who died in Elko about six years ago. She says she is his niece and sole direct heir, has lawyers, and will pursue her claim. Others have written Elko officials but not yet come to establish their claims.
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Elko
Nevada
Jons
New York
Miss A. Chase
Iain Elio
Hiram Chase
Eko
Rattlesnake Mines Operating At Hot Springs
A Sentinel correspondent from Hot Creal reports Hot Springs Development Company operating at Rattlesake Nanty with a track of good ore. The firm is well funded and plans extensive prospecting and development. About 20 men are employed and a shipment of ore has been made.
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Rattlesnake Mines
The
Sentinel
Hot Creal
Hot Springs
Rattlesake
Nanty
Metal Market Quotations From New York
The latest metal quotations show Silver at 53 cents per ounce in New York Louis at 440 per 100 pounds and Copper at 115 in New York. The brief price report lists metal prices with currency indicators for quick reference by traders and investors.
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New York
Louis
Elko Pastor Exonerated After Church Division
Rev. George H. Greenfield of the Presbyterian Church of Elko was exonerated as all charges were dismissed. The case stemmed from a congregational split that briefly threatened dissolution of the church. Greenfield will continue as pastor.
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Elko
George H. Greenfield
Presbyterian Church of
Greenfield
Eureka Bank Case Delays Reach Supreme Court Writs
Eureka County officers again faced delays as O J Smith, tied to the Eureka Bank failure, sought to block Judge Moran from issuing a habeas corpus decision. Smith rode to Carson to press for an Alternative Prohibition in the Supreme Court, the Carson Appeal reporting the move and the Reno Journal detailing Moran’s postponed ruling amid a complex legal tangle.
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Gecar J Sasith
Reno
Eureks
Eureka County
Moran
Smith
Carson
Supreme Court
District Court
J. Smith
Eureka
Soting
Sheriff Ferrer
Reno Journal
O. J. Smith
Ferrer
Judge Moran
Gonrt
Judge Glynn
Trackee River General Electric Company
D. O. Wheeler
Loo
Jedgs Moran
Jane
Mores
Teinaid
Miner Meets Horrible Accident In Mason Mine
Walter Ellis, a Mason Valley miner, was severely injured by a blasting mishap at the Mason mine on Tuesday. The blast split a hole and debris struck him, leaving a deep leg wound near the groin, abdominal and chest injuries, facial lacerations, and the loss of one eye with possible removal of the other. He was rushed to Mason hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ellis
Mason
Tiseday
Walter Elia
Mason Valley
Ellis
Bilis
Yerington Times
Origin of Firewater in Indian Trade
This account describes how Hudson Bay Company traders used liquor to influence Indiana traders to exchange furs. It notes that early intoxicants were shipped in large barrels, then split into wash kegs for overland transport. Diluting whisky extended profits but burned when poured on a fire.
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Hudson Bay Trading Company
Indiana
England
America
Election Contest Progress Near Ballot Examination
The Springmeyer Baker election contest advances toward ballot examination. Supreme Court appoints Attorney George Sanford as commissioner to oversee the process. Arguments for the ballot examination are set for June 12, with the outcome keenly anticipated by the case principals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springmeyer-Baker
The
Carson News
George Sanford
Supreme Court
Death of Washoe Pioneer Joseph E Soacherean
Joseph E Soacherean prominent Washoe County citizen and former legislator died Saturday in San Francisco. He lived in Verdi and served as past grand chancellor of the Nevada Knights of Pythias.
Swat that fly drives Western cities in nationwide push
A campaign slogan urges residents to rid homes of the common house fly. Scientists argue the fly poses greater disease risk than tarantula or centipede, highlighting its role in spreading germs and illness across communities.
The Ship's Course On Lake Michigan
A Milwaukee Free feature recalls a salty watchman aboard the H W Oliver, narrating a sea tale of casting the lead on Superior Inn fog and a prank that themed a hot tip and a hot head. The recollection blends nautical jargon with city life as theater crowds pass through mud to the glow of the theater.
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Lake Michigan
H. W. Oliver
Stim
Superior Inn
Milwaukee Free
Nevada Women’s Suffrage Banner to Parade in London
Nevada delegation in New York May 6 suffrage march will carry the banner to London on June 17. Miss Ace Martin, a Nevada woman active in suffrage, arrested in London riots, will bear the banner with other American girls. Afterwards the banner proceeds to Stockholm. Location notices and legal blanks for sale at the Suptivet office.
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Nevada
New York
London
England
Ace Martin
Stockholm
Sweden
County Commissioners Allow Various Claims in Record Copy
County commissioners approve a list of expenses and allowances, with officials certifying that the attached record copy reflects the approved amounts and the items listed correspond to the presented claims.
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Eureka Sentinel
Ceu
A. Seililman
Wit
State News
Oscar Smith
Eureka Court
Henderson Banking Company
Elko, Nevada
J. 0. Hevoxsson
Lassa Hespasos
Miner
Suytivet
Pepe Vons
Thursby
Ra, MeOmallums
Milla Allowen Jones
W. F.burnett
M. D
Lacey
Peter Loh
Otte Falton
Mi A. Fraser
B. Bale
Sahoney
Yates
A.P. Teneoord
Matron
XM Hawkins
P. R. Keliyale
J Pitinn
Py Priannre
Fisher
Jonnie
Ton DeRevier
Dan Deane
Miglie
Palisade
Eureka Ts Palisade
West Ham
Kure
la Jett St
Mole Zadon
Freight
J. B. Biale
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