02 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1907
Page
1
In Eureka the Elko Independent argues the Bayd-Syphus Railroad Bill would cost the state, but claims a properly empowered railroad commission could enforce reasonable freight and passenger rates and save more for the people than the expense, urging lawmakers to create and trial the commission and repeal if it fails.
The Assembly passed the railroad commission bill with one amendment and no opposition. A defeated amendment targeted D. E. Taggart, while another provision set a three year state residency for appointees and a 25 percent tariff increase on ore to satisfy objections that the measure was too radical.
The state telegraph and telephone service in Spain presents Queen Victoria with a finely crafted telephone standard. It is designed to be elegant and functional, allegedly prized for its silvery tone when Queen Victoria calls King Alfonso during his hunting trips. The apparatus features two Cupids supporting the microphone, flanked by the English and Spanish arms, with Hercules figures stabilizing the column and a Spanish boy talking to an English girl on the device.
The Senate passed a bill to let the District Courts condemn property for public use. Governor Sparks signed a bill requiring foreign corporations to file annual statements with the Secretary of State. No bills can be introduced in the Assembly after March 6 to allow cleanup. Judges Breen and Brown will be paid traveling expenses. The Ways and Means Committee re met bill passed. Senator Locklin's attempt to curb concealed weapons failed in the Senate by a bare constitutional majority. A parole commission bill was introduced in the Assembly to grant freedom to prisoners completing a set term with earned credits.
There is disappointment in Holland over the succession crisis as Queen Wilhelmina, popular and beloved, risks leaving the throne with an heirless line. The national fate of Holland hangs on whether she bears a child, potentially affecting the future of the monarchy and the country.
The article outlines a Dutch succession crisis as Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry face a succession, with German blood seen as an obstacle. It notes potential successors Grand Duke of Baden Weimar or Princess Marie of Reuss, both unacceptable to Hollands due to German lineage, and warns Empress Wilhelm’s possible intervention. It discusses constitutional changes to keep a Dutch bloodline on the throne and to address abdication scenarios and post abdication births.
From a February 24 Examiner report a secret meeting at the St Francis Hotel brought together leaders of major rail interests including Guggenheims Smelter Trust Southern Pacific Salt Lake Los Angeles and Brock syndicate to plan opposition to a Nevada Legislature bill cutting passenger and freight charges. The gathering involved J Ross Clark and General Solicitor Peter F Dunne with Governor Sparkes opposition to a state railroad commission amid talks of telegraphs and strategy through the night. In Goldfield the Troy Laundry burned last Friday with an estimated $25 000 loss and dynamite found nearby, suggesting a fire feud intent.
The latest metal quotations list silver at New York nine cents per ounce lead at New York zero dollars per 100 pounds copper at Salt Lake City twenty four cents. The Ely Milling Record has changed hands with W A Leonard of Clifton Arizona taking the editorial chair.
Judge Brown will hold court in Ely on March T and 8 to hear probate and calendar cases. Goldfield plans a new Catholic church costing 30000 with 7000 donated at last Sunday’s services toward the erection. Tonabo Lander County sees crowded stage lines between the camp and Beowane after 111 homestead entries for the Truckee Carson irrigation project were canceled for non compliance with residence improvement and cultivation rules. Six prisoners from Eiko were moved to Carson for liquor selling to Indians with trials upcoming in Federal Court this month, with Indians to testify.
A collage of quoted verse and excerpts from Abraham Lincoln James Russell Lowell Longfellow and Priscilla Leonard, reflecting on nations, life and duty. The selection blends patriotic, moral and inspirational lines, noting timeless themes of earnest life and enduring character.
Two Davenport Iowa women aged 18 to 24 sign a round robin to a Nevada newspaper editor asking to be considered as wives. They describe themselves as capable, hardworking and educated, proposing to relocate to Nevada where they believe marriage prospects are better. They offer photographs and request information on reliability and inquiries approved by the editor.
Two convicts escaped from the Nevada penitentiary Monday night at 7 o'clock. John Mitchell of Humboldt County and R G Wine of Reno, both serving two year terms for robbery, were the men who got away. They left the Warden's rooms where they were employed as servants, went downstairs, and were not observed as they walked out ten minutes later.
President Roosevelt tells Harvard Union members in Cambridge to engage in public life for national good rather than complain. The Texas Senate pauses the Bailey investigation report vote 15 to 1, exonerating Bailey in part. U S Supreme Court rules Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad v Texas Railroad Commission favoring state freedom to set freight rates. Curtis from Washington notes Hitchcock’s retirement, Garfield to lead renewed anti-Indian land grab effort.
The $40,000 appropriation to build the Governor's Mansion in Carson passed both Legislature branches and awaits Governor Sparks' action. A people’s vote will decide the site, with a $10 cap on state costs. Sparks previously vetoed similar bills but is expected to sign this measure.
A position for the right girl to perform house work for a small family. Inquire or address Szxrmen office for details and application.
A term of the Third Judicial District Court will begin in Eureka Nevada on Monday March 11 1907 at 10 o clock a m by order of the Judge. BR McCuanzes Clerk.
The Rescue Hose Company will hold a regular meeting Monday evening March 4 1907. Full attendance is requested as important business will be brought before the group. E J Pamurs secretary Eureka Nevada February 26 1907.
On account of leaving Eureka, furniture and household goods including piano offered for sale. Apply on the premises Mas 8 Raraen.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Ruby Hill Tunnel and Mining Company will be held at the office of the company at P H Hills furniture store Eureka Nevada on Saturday March 23 1907 at 2 oclock p m for electing a Board of Trustees and for other business as may come before the meeting C H Hyun Secretary Eureka Nevada March 1 1907.
The Miners' Union, in Butte Moot on February 26, approves a one day scale starting May 1. Mines will continue operating but development at Amalgamated properties will stop. Two thousand miners are discharged daily. The Butte Coalition North Butte and Clark companies will align with the action, with no strike expected.
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