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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1905
Page
1
A historical note lists Standard Oil dividends over a decade totaling 548 million dollars. Yearly amounts include 1897 33 million, 1898 30 million, 1899 33 million, 1900 68 million, 1901 48 million, 1902 45 million, with a grand total of 548 million. The piece urges readers to echo support for President Roosevelt’s policies.
The Lower House of Congress passed the administration bill to regulate railway freight rates by 326 to 17 amid public pressure. Now the Senate must act, with expectations that its slower process will still heed the mass demand.
The White Pine News criticizes county proceedings as closed to the public and urges a business like, transparent approach. It recounts January decisions on county physician appointments, noting two hired doctors and costs that strained the treasury, and argues for accountability and reform.
Cooks and waiters in Tonopah vow to boycott Chinese laundries to drive them out of business if possible, signaling a coordinated effort to disrupt service and pressure owners.
Modena dispatch from February 1896 reports returning mining outfits describe Goldfield as wonderful for prospects but disappointing in ore distribution. Veteran miner James Gillespie notes latecomers miss early posted conditions, with heavy producers clustered in a circular area around a central zone while surrounding acreage shows poverty of ore.
Conde Hamlin of the St. Paul Pioneer Press presented a resolution adopted by the American Newspaper Publishers' Association at its New York convention. The resolution expresses grateful appreciation to President Roosevelt and the Department of Justice for promptly responding to the association's request for an investigation into the legal actions against a paper manufacturers' combination now pending in the United States Circuit Court for the District of Minnesota.
A Blackfoot Idaho district court orders sale of the Great White Knob Copper Company property at Mackay valued around 2.8 million dollars and mortgaged for one million dollars. A separate health note warns about bowel disorders in children during summer and promotes a cholera remedy by Mas 74 M. Schneiders & Co.
Las Vegas correspondent describes Bullfrog district in Nye County as thriving with work and cash flow. Mines and prospects employ many, water prospects look good, and six towns may need water. Johnnie mine shows high ore value with a new 10 stamp mill planned. Rail survey crews and notable locals corroborate an imminent reopening of Chespa group by Ramsey Butler Bartlett.
A new mill has been bought after a fire destroyed the old one. It will start with 10 stamps and expand to 40 as ore production grows. Located 54 miles east of Bull Frog and 20 miles west of the Las Vegas to district wagon road, the site offers ample wood and water. The climate is mild, with winter temps never below 16 degrees above zero and summer highs near 100.
A Reno report cites R C Showell floated worthless checks in Tonopah. Frank Murphy from Goldfield arrived with smallpox and was placed in the pest house. Elko thieves stole 1200 pounds of coal from a railroad yard car and will avoid prosecution by settling. John Hingstrom’s death near Secret Pass follows a Ruby Valley fight with Pat Sheridan. Tonopah Goldfield ore shipments totaled 1684 tons, 174 from Goldfield.
The late Hamilton teacher Miss Kate Elliott left a will with unusual terms. She requests cremation after life ends, no funeral rites, and a quiet interment. Executors are Mrs H B Robertson and Mrs Mary J Mayborn, with modest bequests and the residue to her brother Andrew Elliott of Oregon, whom she fears may mishandle funds. Her estate is valued over $10,000, largely cash in banks.
Will Watson arrived in Gardnerville from Goldfield last Saturday. He says bonanzas are overhyped and warns people without funds to avoid going out west. His advice is to stay home unless you have money or a plan before traveling. Record-Courier notes the caution in a skeptical tone.
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