Eureka Social Notes Show Visits and Local Affairs
Beowawe visitor C H Daborg arrives in Eureka while Mrs Oliver Pratt visits her mother Mrs P McBride. J Johnson visits from Currant Creek and M G Foster returns from California. Mrs Gertrude Hagar visits Palisade and Eureka. Oliver Pratt attends a dance with Eureka & Palisade Railway. Postal Inspector J L Driscoll checks Eureka post office. Deputy Internal Revenue L A Blakeslee visits by Thursday train. Father Manion to lead church service Sunday morning. George L Lautenschlager arrives from St Louis. N A Whitmore visits from Palisade with three children. Eureka Commandery No 3 E T meets Saturday at 8 pm. all Sir Knights invited. M Karsky now in woolen goods business in San Francisco as Karaky & Collins. Isaac M Handley leads Eureka Live Stock Company sheep work. Rev J E Johnston preaches at Presbyterian Church with morning and evening services. A Johnson Mercantile Company horse breaks hind leg and is shot. Will Swick and J Clendening Jr depart Eureka for Goldfield for work, overland on horseback.
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C. H. Daborg
Beowawe
Eureka
Oliver Pratt
Palisade
P. McBride
Jim Johnson
Currant Creek
Nye County
M. G. Foster
California
Gertrude Hagar
Eureka & Palisade
J. L Driscoll
Nevada
Reno
L. A. Blakeslee
Internal Revenue
Mia
N. A. Whitmore
J. O. Jones
Eureka Commandery No. 3
E. T
M. Karsky
Sansome Street
San Francisco
Karaky & Collins
Isaac M. Handley
Robert Taylor
Nebraska
Eureka Live Stock Company
The Thirty Years War on Silver by Judge Fitzgerald
A. L. Fitzgerald Nevada Supreme Court justice and author of a new 864 page book titled The Thirty Years War on Silver is praised for deep monetary research. The Miners Magazine notes the work as essential for Western miners. Also reports Tonopah railroad progress with rails laid, water supply arrangements, a 50,000 gallon tank, future track expansion, and a free inaugural train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miners’ Magazine
Western Federation of Miners
Denver
Colorado
A. L. Fitzgerald
Supreme Court of
Nevada
Judge Fitzgerald
Tonopah
Candelaria Water Company
Summit
Reno Palace Promises Premier West Gambling House
An Associated Press dispatch from Reno on March 16 reports the Palace as the most magnificent gambling place west of the Rockies. Licensed by the city, it will offer craps king fare and free refreshments with an electric Reno game. Hundreds of gamblers from across the United States are converging, with Ladies' Night planned for Monday, March 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Bel Monte Carlo
Associated Press
Rockies
United States
California
Submarine Cable Investments Reach 300 Million Pounds
Report notes substantial English capital backing submarine cables with an estimated 300 million pounds invested, signaling strong interest from financial sectors in undersea communications. Key firms and figures cited include major banks and telecommunications investors backing transatlantic link projects.
Clever Eureka Stags Saint Patrick Dance At Opera House
The Eureka Stags hosted a St Patrick themed dance February 26 at the Eureka Opera House. Emerald decorations and improved gasoline lights lent a festive glow as young folks, led by the Stags, presented a well executed gala with shamrocks and stag heads delighting a large gathering.
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St. Patrick's
St. Patrick
Eureka Opera House
George Gavin
The Jumbo Trouble at Sacramento Pipe Works
Merchants workers and teamsters seek settlement for January and February supplies and labor at Sacramento Pipe Works while agent R Newel dismantled the Jumbo plant. Company has not sent a representative to Eureka to settle and may repudiate some bills, with court action expected.
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Sacramento Pipe Works
Sacramento
Cal
R. Newel
Ruby Hill
Eureka
Newel
Eureka Guests Entertained in Reno Social Notes
Eureka residents Mrs. H. Faran and Mrs. Bert L. Smith were hosted at multiple Reno gatherings during their visit. On Monday afternoon Mrs. Griffin and Mrs. Smith entertained fifty ladies, featuring pink carnations and the game Five Hundred. Miss Margaret Smith was honored at a Reno birthday party hosted by Miss Mildred Wheeler for forty young friends.
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Reno
Mildred ‘Wheeler
3. H. Wheeler
Eureka
Miss Wheeler
Eureka Mines and Foremans Bonded Work Mentioned
Alf Chartz relays a Carson letter recalling Timothy Lean der Ham a longtime foreman at Eureka Sentimen. Paroni and Mathews bond the Nevada mine at Hamilton to James Sire and Mathewson estate for eighteen months. Dugan and Whalen win a contract at Rocco Homestake mine to sink 200 feet in the main shaft at Hamilton for 9509 per foot with specified dimensions and two shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf Chartz
Carson
Gardnerville Courier
Forekans
Hamilton
Phil Paroni
Frank Mathews
Eureka
Nevada
James Sire
Mathewson
White Pine Mountain
McEllin
Rocco-Homestake
Dugan and Whalen
Ely
Rocco- Homestake
Antelope Gets New Post Office in Eureka County
A post office is established at Antelope in Eureka County fifty miles southwest of Eureka. William Blair is appointed postmaster. The Antelope office starts as probationary, with plans to become permanent after three months based on business warrants.
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Antelope
Eureka County
Eureka
William Blair
Convention Rates for Republican State Meeting at Virginia City
Railroads Southern Pacific Virginia and Truckee Eureka and Palisade offer one first class fare to attendees of the Republican State Convention in Virginia City on April 12. This transportation incentive aims to boost attendance and support for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Virginia & Truckes
Eureka & Palisade Railroads
Virginia City
Judge Fitzgeralds Book On Sale In Eureka
Judge Fitzgeralds book The Thirty Years War on Silver is now on sale in Eureka at Ernest Mans store. Price one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Fitzgerald
Todge
A. L. Fitzgerald
Eureka
Ernest Man
War News from the Far East and Korea Update
Reports suggest slow Russian advances in the Far East with a main force crossing the Yalu into northwestern Korea. Japanese forces in Korea reportedly total about 70,000. Port Arthur remains serious though claims of Russian abandonment are denied. A Manchurian courier, Captain Ivkov, was court martialed and executed in St Petersburg for espionage for Japan. Chinese orders for German rifles alarm observers.
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Far East
Yala
Korea
Port Arthur
Russia
Ivkov
Manchurian Commissariat Service
St. Petersburg
Newchang
China
Germany
New Cyanide Process Promises Home Ore Treatment
Dr. Hendryx of Spokane has invented an improved cyanide method with spiral agitators that lift ore to the solution surface. Tests show 83.08 percent extraction on low value ore ground to eighty mesh, with 89 percent ground to eighty mesh and 11 percent coarser. Treatment costs run under $1.50 per ton.
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Hendryx
Spokane
Washington
Hendrys
Palisade Briefies Amiable Local Notes
Ferran sat last week for Italy. Miss Maggie Jones visits Pine Valley friends. Dr. Carpenter dentist and optician spent a few days here. Tonopah Railroad engine passed through on Thursday. Mrs G Cameron returned to Halleck Elko County Monday with her daughter Olive Jewell.
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Ferran
Italy
Maggie Jones
Pine Valley
Carpenter
Tonopah
G. Cameron
Halleck
Elko County
Olive Jewell
Carlin Merchant Stabbed in Carlin Restaurant Incident
J A Isola a prominent Carlin merchant was stabbed three times after paying for a meal at his restaurant. He was treated by Dr Hood and his wounds were described as free and not serious. The assailant fled the scene but was later captured at Battle Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlin
Elko Independent
J. A. Isola
Isola
Bondsmen Sued Over District Attorney Voucher Errors
Austin Lander County school trustees sue bondsmen of A J Maestretti District Attorney for 1046 45 paid from county funds on vouchers signed by former trustees. Election of trustees was contested. those who signed the vouchers were removed. Community turmoil in school affairs continues. Mining activity at Hamilton shows promising ore output. forty workers now, with plans to expand and ship ore once roads allow. Local reports from Eureka indicate improving mining conditions this year.
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Austin
Lander County
A. J. Maestretti
Ming Maestretti
Hamilton
Eureka
Mam
Nevada
Distance from Salt Lake to Los Angeles by San Pedro route
From Salt Lake to the Sea the San Pedro Railroad route covers 810 miles, 70 miles shorter than San Francisco to Ogden by the Central Pacific. Salt Lake to Los Angeles will be traversed in thirty hours or less, while San Francisco to Ogden on the Central Pacific takes about forty hours.
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Salt Lake
Los Angeles
San Pedro
San Francisco
Ogden
Central Pacific
Gardnerville Benefit Redirected to Church From Fire Losses
A Gardnerville benefit for Dr. Southworth and his crew after a fire that destroyed their printing office and home raised about $100. An audience member moved to donate the proceeds to the local church to repair the damage from the fire, and the motion was seconded. The church claimed the funds, leaving the newspaper man reluctantly in the background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Davis
Gardnerville
Dr. Southworth
Carson
Government Wins Merger Case in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court, by Justice Harlan, upheld the government belief that the Northern Securities merger violated law. The decision asserts Congress can regulate interstate commerce regardless of the entity. Four justices dissented, highlighting a split over federal oversight of state corporations.
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Supreme Court
Congress
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Northern Securities Company
United States
Harlan
Circuit Court
District of Minnesota
Settling Price of Lead Ores and Prohibition Nomination
The Mining Reporter notes renewed April contracts between American Smelting and Refining Co and lead producers may not alter miner pay this year. If ore supply drops, price may rise to spur mining. Also, David N. McCalmont seeks Miles support for Prohibition nomination. Miles’ reply preserves future services to the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Smelting and Refining Company
Mining Reporter
Denver
Delphic Oracle
David N. McCalmont
Prohibition Committee
Venango County
Pennsylvania
Nelson A. Miles
Metal quotations report from New York and western cities
The latest metal quotations list prices for several metals. Silver in New York is given at 66 cents per ounce. Lead is quoted at New York 4.60 dollars and at Salt Lake City 3.50 dollars. Copper is noted at Salt Lake City with quantities not clearly specified.
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New York
Salt Tate City
Salt Lake City
Western National Bank
New York City
the Crocker- Woolworth National Bank
San Francisco
Knauth, Nachod & Kahne
McCornick & Co
Jryl-T
Indian School Site Purchase to Be Investigated at Elko
Supervising Constructor Pringle of the Indian Bureau is slated to visit Elko to inspect matters related to buying a site and erecting an Indian school, with Congress providing 40,000. Sworn mine statements from Coeur d Alene region show 1908 net profits near 1.5 million, aiding mine taxation. Presidential Electoral College grows to 476 votes this year from 447 in 1900.
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Elko
Indian Bureau
Pringle
Congress
Coeur d'Alene
Shoshone County
Idaho
Colonie
McCormick Promoted at Harriman Lines. Fee Named Successor
E. O. MacCormick, passenger traffic manager of the Southern Pacific, is promoted to assistant traffic director of the Harriman lines and will begin duties in Chicago on April 1. Charles B. Fee of St. Paul will succeed him as general passenger and ticket agent of the Northern Pacific Railway.
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Spas
Southern Pacific
E. 0. MacCormick
Harriman Lines
Chicago
Stubbs
McCormick
Charles 8. Fee
St. Paul
Northern Pacific Railway
Humboldt votes on stocking river with black bass proposal
Humboldt County commissioners weigh Fish and Game Warden Morrill's plan to stock the Humboldt River with black bass for sport fishery. The report notes the bass as a game fish and a strong fighter, with the note of their natural enemies as context.
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Humboldt
Humboldt County
Fish and Game
Morrill
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Tur
Eureka Sentinel
Manion
George L. Lautenschlager
Charles Lautenschlager
St. Louie
J. E. Johnston
Presbyterian Church
Johnson Mercantile Company
Will Swick
John Clendening, Jr
Goldfield
Metal Market
B. D. McCormick
Fremeted
Eureka County Bank
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Oscar J. Smith
J. H. Hoegh
Bert J. Smith
W. E. Griffin
A. G. Golding
Pumizan Ye
Peesteeeees Oaks Co
J. Horgh
John Sparks
W.e.griffin
Oscar J.smith
Bert L. Smith
George W. Hanna
Hylton
General Merchandise
Mound Valley
H. A. McKim
Hureka
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