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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1908
Page
2
In The Hague on February 26 Queen Wilhelmina leapt from a wrecked royal carriage and seized frightened horses to save herself and Prince Henry. The carriage was struck by a speeding vehicle, the Prince was thrown, the Queen landed safely and restrained the horses until danger subsided.
Nye County District Attorney McCurran is tipped as a Democratic congressman candidate. Government agents probe land fencing by ranchers across Elko Churchill and Humboldt counties. The Rawhide News notes 100 plus men spent nights in saloons with 12 women sidelined in lodgings. Utah Nevada Irrigation Co plans a dam and irrigation plan reclaiming 280000 acres in Mendow Valley. State engineer Nichols divides Humboldt river into four districts to settle water rights and cut legal costs. Captain Daniel Keller to be extradited from Canada, first to Illinois then Nevada, for forged checks. Leote Blanchard and family inherit sums from Mrs Shaw in New York. Rawhide reports 1000 population growth with 150 wooden buildings, 2700 tents and 200 more structures. Postmaster General orders daily papers may be mailed to Canada at regular rate.
A Washington glimpse shows Democratic leaders muscling to persuade Bryan to withdraw, while James K. Jones and Newlands host dinners to push the plan. Bryan remains confident, speculating on a coming nomination and a tough race against Taft, with Roosevelt’s view favoring Bryan as the stronger candidate.
A Eureka man, Low Rogers, writes from Rawhide describing a booming mining camp 60 miles from Goldfield Nevada. He notes extensive surface showings across a 10 by 15 mile area, multiple working shifts, and rich placers confirming widespread mineralization. He cites ideal geology for large ore bodies, a bustling main street with saloons, stores, a post office and hotels, and water and hay costs as indicators of rapid growth.
New York Pob. 28 Thomas A. Itt son, the inventor, who underwent a second operation yesterday for ear trouble, had a comfortable night. Physicians say his condition has become serious but no immediate danger.
The Supreme Court ruled against the Great Northern Company in a Minnesota district case, upholding the Elkins Act and its ban on railroad rebates. The railroad was fined $1,000 per violation for 15 breaches, in a decision that advances government authority in rebate cases. The oil trust case involving a $29,240,000 fine was not before the Court, but opinion suggests the fine stands unless a new rationale overturns Judge Sandia.
The annual meeting of stockholders of The Eureka County Bank will be at the bank office in Eureka Nevada at 12 noon Monday March 2 1908. H F Gowvise Secretary Eureka Nevada February 21 1908.
Tom Kendall reports from Tonopah saying Rawhide overhyped with no ledge found. He notes empty ore shipments, teams leaving empty, and the Rawhide boom built by interested boosters, while warning the town may not sustain the surge. Kendall urges caution and questions the legitimacy of the mining claims.
T. B. Rickey ex-president of the State Bank and Trust Company was indicted by the Ormsby County Grand Jury on six counts of embezzlement for taking depositor funds while the bank was insolvent. He was arrested and his bail set at 10,000 on each indictment. Rickey posted bail and was released. Advertisement for Old L W. HARPER whiskey appears at Eureka Cash Store and Ruby Hill Mercantile Company.
A new laundry has opened in the Dixon Building on South Main Street, Eureka, offering first class work. Flat work prices include sheets 5 cents each, tablecloths 10 cents each, napkins 10 cents per dozen, towels 2 1/2 cents each, sheet blankets 76 cents each, wool blankets 40 cents each, spreads 15 cents each, pillow slips 5 cents per pair unstarched or 10 cents starched.
The Carson News reports the Nevada Railroad Commission plans to demand a terminal point in Nevada and abolish the backhaul. If railroads refuse, the issue will go to the Interstate Commerce Commission. The editorial condemns the backhaul as highway robbery and calls for action.
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