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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1902
Page
2
A garbled newspaper item titled Che Gureka Sentinel reports a disrupted schedule with unclear names and dates. The readable fragments suggest an emphasis on routine notices or brief notices, but specific events, places, or people are not identifiable in the text.
The Marion New York shooting over vaccination fuels debate on public health. Philadelphia ballgoers faced dress code denial then allowed to watch. Ohio lawmakers push for direct Senate elections while shoddy cloth labeling bills spark industry clash. Nevada mining schemes warned as Tonopah frauds threaten public trust. Southern Pacific tariff cuts stir ore trade, with talks of local mills and new machinery contracts. Nevada concerns rise over meat supply rumor involving Reno storage.
Former Governor Altgeld died suddenly Tuesday night in Joliet after delivering a stirring Boer question speech. He had not enjoyed good health for some time.
The State reports government bond purchases totaling 65400 funded by school land surplus. In Lincoln County crops bloom along the Rio Virgin with peaches apples and almonds and watermelons ripen in May. John Craig dies in Elko after an adobe wall collapse while he dismantled it. Fred Jolie dies in Reno of heart disease at 22. Smallpox fears subside in Winnemucca with two patients nearly recovered. University President J E Stubbe to spend summer in Asia on a three month leave. Ed Wheece goes insane after leaving Tonopah for DeLamar. search for him and his mapped supplies continues with no results. Bayor camp near Tonopah reports ore gold content rising with depth. a sixteen inch quartz ledge yields about 400 per ton. Dayton saloon man Frank Baroni injured when a knife punctures his right eye. eye status and vision uncertain but not fully lost.
Frank M. Higgs, a founder locator of the Tonopah mines, died at 72 after a short illness. With no will, the public administrator takes charge while Thomas Ward, Sheriff Ingalls of Esmeralda County Nevada, and District Attorney G. Greer seek disposal of the estate in Nevada. Higgs held an eighth share in Tonopah mines near Hawthorne and wealth likely exceeds 100000 dollars.
A fragment discusses using local paper ads to inform the public of available goods and warns that incorrect orders bring responsibility to the sender. It mentions spring timing, advertising salamas, and checking ad tendencies to prevent issues with mail order purchases. The tone urges careful, reputable sourcing and accountability for delivered goods.
A reader denounces state mail contracts as unfair to citizens and subpar contractors, highlighting the Ute Nevada Express plan with Ben Miller as manager to improve service across 1200 miles while paying others more than government rates. The piece mocks philanthropy while noting alleged public benefits and industry figures. Also covered are party committee meetings in Reno scheduling conventions for August 26 and primary elections on July 26, with delegate apportionments by county. Tonopah mines reportedly sold to a New York syndicate for five million dollars, buying eight claims originally linked to James Butler.
Prom the Bonsass of March 8 notes miners should avoid work for a couple of months. About thirty people arrive daily by stage and private conveyance to Tonopah. C. Catting wins mail contract between Soda ville and Tonopah, three times weekly, $1,690 yearly, effective July 1. Weather reports heavy rain and three inches fallen. Thomas Harney fell sick with pneumonia after arrival Monday. William Howard dies at 54 after three weeks ill. member of Masonic Lodge, Redding, California. E Marke buys lot near Chloride Selcon for $1,200. plans 18 by 60 building and stock of gentlemen’s furnishings. Ore mining continues despite high freight costs. Traction Engine Co promoter Calderhead notes Lancaster to visit Sodaville to revive engine plan. Senator Stewart claims Carson Mint appropriation restored. House likely to agree.
At De Lamar on March 1 1902 a son was born to the wife of J Lani. At Battle Mountain Lander county on March 6 1902 a son was born to Dr W H Hood.
The notice lists men’s chinchilla coats and Voxts at 2.10 to 80, with pantas at 1 dollar to 5 dollars. It covers all weights and sizes, indicating available stock and pricing across items. The ad emphasizes discounts and bulk options from a local supplier, urging customers to inquire for details.
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