Nevada News and Mining Reports in 1909 Era
The Nevada press reflects Democratic party tension over Bartlette’s stance on House rules, mentions Ely Record and mining promoter George Graham Rice near Bly, and flags concerns about Rawhide ground and Hoffman’s reports. It also critiques claim hogs in mining camps, cites Greenwater and Salisbury Wash disputes, and notes a visit by state officials Haley and Ligon to examine Bem-Berger-Delamar books amid possible arbitrary assessments and bullion tax disputes in Las Vegas era mining finance.
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Nevada
George Graham Rice
Bly
Rice
Ely
Rios
Hin Adfatunte
Sams
Hoffman
Delamar Mining Co Aa
Bast ‘Lake City
James F. Haley
Wi B. ‘Ligon
Utah
Bem- Berger-Delamar Mining Company
Delamar
Anch
Dalamar
Gait Lake City
New York
Essesement Agelhat
Ioibg Company
Bamberger-Delamar
Fleot
Delamar Company
Searchlight Balletin
Eastern Star Grand Officers Elected at Careon Meeting
The recent Careon gathering elected Eastern Star grand officers including W G M Josephine Gose W G P Harry Golding A G M Elisabeth Talbot A G B J J Owens secretary Arne Wanton trenchier Josie Davidson condectreas Jeoule Porter assistant condacerese Annie McFhereon chaplain Hattie Powers marshal Drets Arnott Crockett Adair Anns Nostit Kath Lara Campbell Eather Eva Mackey Martha Oline Stewart Bieola Ada Beldie warden Mia Wightmas sealiow Fred Steiner organist Annis Seaimar.
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Order of Eastern Star
Careon
Josephine M. Gose
Harry Golding
Elisabeth Talbot
J. J. Owens
Arne M. Wanton
Trenchier
Josie Davidson
Jeoule Porter
Ensistant Condacerese
Annie McFhereon
Hattie Powers
Divorce Petition Highlights Gorman Wealth and Nevada Ties
Mrs. James Gorman, wife of a Wadeworth and Elko real estate and hotel owner, files for divorce in San Francisco. She cites marital strife, her husband's temper, and alleges substantial deposits and community property worth $20,000 with alimony. The article notes her Canada origin, prior residence with her father Robert Edgar, and journey to California to pursue the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Examiner
Jane S
Iner
James Gorman
Wadeworth
Nevada
San Brancisco
Crosly
Robert A. Edgar
Quebec
Canada
Ottawa
Sbe
Mr. Gorman
Eiko
Wadaworth
Biko
Gorman
Henderderson Banking Company
Elko
First National Bank of
Mining camp reports lift from Six Mile area and new strike
Correspondence from Hamilton notes visitors and local miners in Ely area, with prospects of copper ore at Six-Mile House and a new strike near Rosswear Hoppe and Anderson. D A Perkins from McGill reports ore quality and quarry yields for the smelter, while miners express confidence in a potential ledge strike and future trade opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Rowevear
Ely
Angernor Miles
P. Lartori
Bareka
Herp
Louis Lani
Monte ‘Oriata
Anvia Smith
Newark Valley
Edith Swick
Eureka
Hamilton
George Washington
Bill Smith
Monte Gristo
Peter Brown
MD. Weidman
Sig Mile House
McGill
Six-Mile House
Rosswear
Hoppe and Anderson
Golor
D. A. Perkins
R.A. D
Tariff debate and market notes from the era
Telegraphs discuss tariff revisions with friends, while markets stay volatile for consumers. Washington hints at a compromise to trim tariffs. Abdul Hamid reportedly transfers five million dollars to the Turkish government, said to be a record life premium. A man seeking a million dollars allegedly misdirects his plan to the wrong lender in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Screet Journal
Chicago
Bo Ie
New York Tribune
Washington
Indisaspolis News
Abdul Hamid Han
New York Evening Post
Aldrich
Ruby Hill School Closes For Summer in County Correspondence
The Ruby Hill Correspondence School closes Friday for the summer. Many local names appear visiting and moving between cottages and houses. Several residents fall ill, others travel to cattle drives, mining sites, and nearby reserves. A child of Mr and Mrs Alfred Hocking dies at 19 months after scarlet fever and bronchitis.
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Thomas Hogeyear
Hamilton
Ruby
Amelia Fletches
Sarah Skillman
Baraka
George Bailey
M. Horner
James McGlyne
R. H. Locke
Spring Valley
Carroll Shorthay
John Littlefair
Frank Lee
William Maron
Brolasa
J. Kitchen
Tom Eccles
Antelope Valley
Jame
Richmond-Eureka
Salt Lake
Short House
Raby Hill Mercantile Company
Barner Moyle
Raby Bill
Vancouver
British Columbia
Laure Anna
Alfred Hocking
Southern Pacific Officials Back Land Settlement Move
Governor Dickerson reports strong support from Southern Pacific Co officers for opening railroad lands in Nevada to settlement. They express hearty approval and pledge to assist in granting the passage of the proposed action.
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Dickerson
Southern Pacific Co
Ines Eslannel
Ing
Nevada
Election of K of P Officers At Grand Lodges Meeting
At the Grand Lodges of the K of P and Pythian Sisters in Jargon last week officers were elected. Supreme Representatives Keighta of Pythine and Catherine Marsh led, with Grand Chancellor Reno, Grand Vice Chancellor Tonopah, and Grand Keeper of Records 8. H. Rosso tha. Other senior officers named include Grand Master of Exchequer Jonathan Doane and Grand Master of Arms W Shader.
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K. of P
Pythian Sisters
Keighta
Pythine
W. D. Jones
N. E. Wilson
Reno
W. W. Booth
Tonopah
W. L. Samuels
Winnemucca
T. L. Bellam
Sparke
H. Rossotha
Jonathan Doane
Carson
W. Shader
Sparks
Smelters Lose Nevada Ore Trade Shift to Milling Plants
The Tonopah and Goldfield ore trade has shifted as operators invest in milling plants and reduce direct shipping. Western Ore Purchasing Company general manager Charles Snyder notes mines now mill most ore, with only small percentages sent to smelters. Tonopah processes about 900 tons daily, shipping around 60 tons directly, while Goldfield produces 950 to 1000 tons daily with over 80 tons sent straight to smelters.
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Trijuoe
Tonopah
Aloe Oparatore
Charles Snyder
Western Ore Purchasing Company
Snyder
the Tribune
Tonopah and
Goldfield
Tonopal
Iuataugn
States
Prominent Humboldt official shoots self in Nevada hotel room
G C Fill, former Humboldt County Clerk, shot himself in a room at the Overland Hotel in Wionea jeides Rano on June 14 after a night away and a scolding by his young wife. Despite her struggle to stop him, he died instantly. Fill was a leading Humboldt figure and had attended the Grand Lodge in Carson City. Elko County census notes 1015 school age children.
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William McDermott
Pittsburg-Nevada
Milltown
Goldfield
Carson News
Minden
Douglas County
North Ranch
Clover Valley
Golconda
George Nichols
W. L. Magood
Austin
Nevada Central
Ledlie
Landers County Live Stock Company
Isabelle Watt
Bob Watt
William Potts
J. H. Spencer
Philippi
Borda
Wionea Jeides
Humboldt County
Grand Lodge of Knights of Krehigs
Carson City
Passing of Dr Hale Marks A Civil War Era Leader
The Rev Dr Edward Everett Hale a famed philanthropist journalist and clergyman died at his Massachusetts home at an advanced age. Born April 1822 in Boston he shaped public life for over 47 years embodying the Massachusetts Bay founders spirit. He graduated from Harvard in 1839 and once led a church in Worcester after early work with the Boston Advertiser.
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Edward Everett Hale
United States Senate
Massachusetts
Hale
Dr. Hale
Boston
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Fowaa
Harvard
County Examination to Hold Teachers Certs in Eureka
The County Board of Examination will hold its second semi annual examination for teachers certificates in the School House in Eureka Nevada on July 14 14 18 at 9 o clock sharp Deputy District Superintendent of Public Schools A B Sierroor announces details for applicants and participants.
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County Board of Examination
Eureka
Nevada
Notice of Horses Shipped Over the Southern Pacific
A notice reports horses shipped via the Southern Pacific Railroad with details of brands and marks. It lists consignor areas including Nevada and Wisconsin and records inspection dates and the branding on several horses. Specifics include brands such as J and C, with quarter circle shapes noted on shoulders and hips, and names like Koreka and Mackey appearing in the damaged text.
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Southern Pacific Railroad
Diasnund
Beeston Nevada
Darlington
Wisconsin
Rosch
Cate
E&i
Aniuals
Jone A
Koreka A
Jamen Mackey
Amy Ny
Notice of Delinquent Tax Sale in Eureka Nevada 1909
Delinquent taxes on properties in Eureka County Nevada for 1908 will be sold at public auction on July 19 1909 at the courthouse door. The notice lists penalties interest and costs and warns of redemption within six months after sale. Tax Treasurer R McCharles and County Auditor H Gorman sign.
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Dgeorbad Ene
Aod
Rurska
Nevada
Wits
Io Palisade
Notloe
Eureka
F. Ccoe
EE Ee
Wales
R. McEcharles
Tas
H. Gorman
Goldfield Nevada Salsbury Wash prospect draws vast interest
Reports from Tonopah area describe Salsbury Wash near Bilondale as a gold rich outcrop with samples valued at $2500 per ton. A townsite sale drew demand with lots up to 200 and water sold for 2.50 per barrel. About 100 people have arrived and several structures rise as speculation on whether deeper ore will continue or decline to mirror the Rand.
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Goldfield
Nevada
Selebury Wash
Bilondale
Tonopah
Joseph Hutchinson
Eilendele
II Forde
Salsbury Wash
Ellendale
Fencing Case Versus U S Lands Ends in Guilty Verdict
In Carson Federal Court Judge Van Fleet presided as the United States won a verdict of guilty against the W. T. Jenkins Company. The charge claimed the firm fenced about 300 acres of government meadow land in Elko County hindering homestead entries and land locations. Damages were billed at 9750.
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United States
W. T. Jenkins Company
Carson
van Fleet
Ihs
Elko County
Jurors Seek Pay for Time in Humboldt County Proceedings
The Winnemucca Star reports jurors in Humboldt County challenge pay for time spent serving from impaneling to discharge. They argue compensation should cover all days in court, not only days actually in attendance, amid a looming legislative change. Also reported are recovered diamonds from an Ely jewelry store robbery and arrests of William Hossey and Laney Aeander, tied to the heist.
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Winnemucca
Methenny
Judyge
Mike
Jaro
Wpest Sessum
Humboldt County
Logialasary
Jorore
Ules
Thoie
Mm Quest
Ely
Murray Canyim
William Hossey
Laney Aeander
Masonic Grand Lodge Officers Named at Carson Session
At the recent Carson session of the Masonic Grand Lodge, officers were levied including Grand Master Frack H. Norcross Deputy Grand Master J. G. Doughty Senior Grand Warden Harman Davis Junior Grand Warden W. Miles Grand Treasurer W. J. Harrie Grand Secretary O. C. Notoware Grand Chaplain Rev. Thos. I. Belham Grand Deacon Paul E. Keele Grand Marshal B. Reymers Grand Standard Bearer H. F. Gobting Grand Sword Bearer George W. Parker Bible Bearer B. O. Maris Senior Grand Deacon W. M. Davis Junior Grand Deacon T. Stelumes Grand Stewards Charles Cadwell Frank P. Thompson Grand Pursuivant Walter M. Brown Grand Organist O. P. Bartley Grand Commander of Review B. D. Vanderlieth Grand Tyler Adolph Jacobs.
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Masonic Grand Lodge
Carson
Frack H. Norcross
J. G. Doughty
Grd
Harman Davis
Jowlor
W. Miles
W. J. Harrie
Notoware
Gread
H. F. Gobting
Grant
George W. Parker
Graph
B. O. Maris
W. M. Davis
T. Stelumes
Charles Cadwell
Frank P. Thompson
Walter M. Brown
0. P. Bartley
B.D. Vanderlieth
Grand Tyler
Adolph Jacobs
Fire at Austin mining camp narrowly averts devastation
The Austin mining camp, already in a boom, escaped total destruction by fire Saturday when a livery stable owned by John Rescend caught fire and an explosion of dynamite spread branded embers for blocks. Three other structures survived the blaze, saving the town and its residents from greater loss. Damages reached about $0000.
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Austin
John Rescend
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Eurckess
Cexas
New England
Theo
Cosans
Greenwater
Salabury Wash
Eastern Star
Memo
Arovad
Daily Bulletin
Clarence Crane
Carlin
Lorrin Andrews
Ha Boon
Hawaii
Western Union Telegraph
Western Pacific Railroad
Lyon County Commission
Court House
Dayton
Yerington
Cliffords
Agricultural Experiment Station
Nevada University
North Dakota
Maine
Mimouri
Chemistry Department
Sanford, Dinsmore
Myles B. Kennedy
Board of Control of
Experiment Station
Board of Regencs
Pew Ivis
Dinsmore
Ruby Hill
Southern Pacific Willing
Smelters
Nevade Groep
Bev
Edward Everett Bale
NEW Today
A. B. Sierroor
Pubic Schools
Hobart M. Cable
A. B. Lightfoot
Eureka, Nevada
Harris
Enrene
A. G. Harris
Propriet
U. S. Lands
Jenkins Company
THE
Eureka County Bank
Main Street
Oscan J. Sutra
Bunt L. Burra
W. E. Guirray
H. F. Goupnia
O. H. Gonais
John Hancock, Sr
Will Day
Suchange
Springs Department
ZADOW
Etly
Famona
Louise S. Zadow
Main and Clark
Euneka
Wevada
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