Eureka Sentinel Notices Dated March 9 1907
The Eureka Sentinel issue records a post office entry dated Saturday March 9 1907. It notes a second cinema matter under local notices.
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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1907
Page
2
The Eureka Sentinel issue records a post office entry dated Saturday March 9 1907. It notes a second cinema matter under local notices.
Reno report claims Sardis Summerfield, a Southern Pacific attorney, resigned to run for the U S Senate. Critics say railroad ties could have delayed his entry, as reform rhetoric follows his wider public exposure.
Nevada reports Tonopah Mining Co has secured a large coal supply and resumed work at the mine and mill. Reno Gazette plans a four story building for a new plant. Mrs. Dr. Piper dies in Tonopah from diphtheria after a four day illness. Sun notes four diphtheria cases reported to health officer De Cunningham, plus measles and spinal meningitis cases, with precautions in place.
After more than five hours of deliberation the State of Nevada versus J W Carroll resulted in a verdict of manslaughter for Carroll, the Hazen saloon porter who bludgeoned his employer with a brass cuspidor after a dispute over cleaning. He faced sentencing by Judge Pike this week. Carroll claimed self defense.
Malcolm MacDonald, Schwab interests leader in the state, arrived from the East confirming a National bank will be incorporated for Tonopah. He will select the building site and a director slate includes Schwab, Brock, Miller, Senator Clark, Keith, MacDonald, Parkhurst and others. Work on amplifier location at Ash Meadows begins.
Swiss police warn against emigration to Salt Lake City after Mormon missionaries win over mainly young girls with rosy Utah prospects. Letters show they are stranded when funds run out, prompting a Swiss parliamentary interpellation. In Washington, March 8, President Roosevelt reports his son Archie has diphtheria. He is isolated in the southeast room of the White House with strict quarantine.
Nevada Congressman Clarence D Van Duzer returned to New York after a chaotic session in Washington. He faced threats from a New York crowd, a police warning, and reports of a warrant that never issued. The dispute centered on a default on an accommodation loan resolved in a Washington law office, prompting his early departure on the 4 o clock train.
Assemblyman Stewart proposes a felony for misrepresenting mining locations with effect after April 1. A voting by sector registration bill, a county offices open hours clause with penalties, and a Reid bill for direct primary reform are noted. Gov Sparks signs mansion site and funding measures for Carson City, due for completion by December 1, 1907. Latest metal quotes list falter silver and copper prices.
President Roosevelt reportedly told intimates he will soon issue a public statement praising Fifty ninth Congress reform gains. He cites federal control of corporations, end of free passes, rate legislation growing in 20 state legislatures, and food drug and immigration measures. Critics say his recommendations, 50 in 37 days, largely failed or were ignored.
Governor John Sparks signed the Railroad Commission bill after a two hour meeting with railroad executives in Carson City. The measure creates a Nevada Railroad Commission, sets terms and salaries for commissioners, and directs rate schedules based on Western Classification. The act extends to express, telegraph, and telephone services and requires adequate service from all railroads operating in the state.
The act limits charges per ton mile for various ores and materials with special provisions for different gauges and new lines. It forbids passes to state officials and lays out penalties and procedures. It also notes Nevada towns receiving births in early 1907 and the broader hope the law ends regional isolation.
New today. Bills passed to county commissioners meeting on March 4 1907. One line lists sums for named persons to be allowed respectively.
In Eureka County District Court notice is published regarding the estate of Marshall Rich deceased. Berths Rich of Eureka town files petition. hearing set for March 19, 1907 at 11 oclock, at the Eureka Court House. Attorney A J Friesmann represents petitioner. First publication March 9, 1907.
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