Miner W. J. Molter Shoots Self in Round Mountain Nevada
W J Molter a 50 year old Round Mountain miner ended his life with a .32 caliber pistol at the Taber Hotel in Round Mountain. A note found nearby expressed despair and asked forgiveness. Molter previously worked in Manhattan and Goldfield and was associated with the Holly Extension project in Eureka.
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W. J. Molter
Molter
Nels Paulsen
Paulsen
Taber
Round Mountain
Ness
Manhattan
Cripple Creek
Nevada
Goldfield
Moose Lodge
Plymouth
Cal
Holly
Eureka
Eiko
Ford interest in Eureka mining boosts camp plans
Detroit magnate Henry Ford has taken a large stake in the Eureka Croesus Mining Company aiming to fund extensive development of Eureka Nevada ore fields and a local metallurgical plant. The deal includes building a power line to Nevada from Belmont and financing a mill unit, with Eureka shares rising from twenty cents to around 1.80 as market activity intensifies.
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Detroit
Dois
Hoary Forch
Automobile
Hu- Company
Eureka
Ford
Bureks
Michigan
Lake Shore
Bureka
Thi
Nevada, California
Hydro - Electric Company
Belmont
Nye County
San Francisco
Henry Ford
Eueka
Nevada
Eureka-Croesus
Mining Exchange
Treasury
Eureka-Crocaus Mining Company
Eureka-Crocaus
San Francisco Stock Exchange
Tsstie
Saveral
Milk tests satisfactory for James Hunter dairy wagon
James Hunter received a statement from Prof B C Dinsmore of Nevada's Division of Food in Drugs Control. The milk samples taken during a visit to Kufuka were tested at Nevada University and both samples tested well above the mink standard adopted by the state.
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James Hunter
Aureka
8. C. Dinsmore
Nevada
Division of Food In Drugs Control
Kufuka
Nevada University
Italian-born Eureka miner Caesar Lani commits suicide in cabin
Caesar Lani age 39, Italian-born Eureka resident and miner, shot himself in his cabin in Portugese canyon near noon last Tuesday. Justice of the Peace and a coroner’s jury found death by own action after Frank Locke testified to batching in the cabin since the 3rd of the month. A note to his uncle in Italian said he was tired of living and directed transfer of cash, two Liberty bonds, stock, and bank deposits totaling about 800 dollars. Firearms caused two shots. no one else present. Remains placed by I O O F lodges and interred in the Odd Fellows cemetery after funeral in Eureka.
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Caesar Lani
Eureka
Portugese Canyon
Justice of the Peace
T. A. Burdick
Frank Locke
Locke
Lani
Decessed
Louis Lani
Hamilton
Italy
Farmers and Merchants National Bank of
First National Bank of
Ely
Iipab
Peggie
Jim
Eureka to Have Cyanide Mill
Hugh Leonard, owner of Adams Hill mining properties, will go to Keno Sunday to secure parts for a cyanide testing plant. He plans to use the tests to determine a proper cyanide process for Adams Hill ores and has pledged capital to erect a cyanide mill here after experiments.
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Hugh Leonard
Adams Hill
Keno
Leonard
Catholic Mission Work Ends in Eureka Visit
Father EB Budde of the Jesuit College of Los Angeles arrived in Eureka after touring Eastern Nevada towns conduct ing mission meetings for church upbuilding He held daily services at St Brendan s church with Holy Communion offered at 8 30 and 10 o clock Mass Confessions Sunday at 7 30 and the mission will conclude with his departure Sunday afternoon for Austin.
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EB. C. Budde
Jesuit College of
Los Angeles
Nevada
Eureka
St. Brendan's Church
Father Budde
Austin
Meat at wholesale prices announced in The People's Market
The People’s Market in Bureks announces discounts for purchasers buying 10 pounds or more of beef veal pork or mutton at wholesale prices. This measure aims to substantially reduce living costs for families and others who need meat in bulk.
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Bureks
Eureka Mining Advances At Holly Mine Tap On Jackson Fault
Eureka reports crosscut on 409 foot level driving toward the Jackson fault now about ten feet ahead with high grade ore clustered near the fault. Ruby Hill operations await resumption as Howard D. Smith plans a visit. Uncle Sam mine reports completed airline and Calderwood drill in service amid a prominent ore channel.
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Jackson
Holly
Uncle Sam
Calderwood
Hamburg mine sale eyed by Eastern syndicate at Eureka Nevada
Owners of the Hamburg mine near Eureka on Prospect Mountain negotiate to sell to a syndicate of Eastern operators. The mine has produced millions, with about 260000 dollars in ore blocked between 400 and 600 feet. A key point is using the Uncle Sam tunnel to ship ore, avoiding costly shafting and aiding delivery to the Croesus mill.
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San Francisco Bulletin
Prospect Mountain
Eureka
Nevada
Uncle Sam
Eastern Mining
Hamburg
Croesus
St Patrick's Day Ball Draws Wide Eureka Attendance
Eureka Post of the American Legion hosted the St. Patrick's Day ball at the new Eureka pavilion drawing many from Eureka County and nearby areas. Emerald green decor, ribbons and bouquets highlighted the festive hall. The post proudly displayed its handsome new flag, valued as both ornamental and symbolic of the organization.
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Eureka County
Eureka Post
American Legion
Eureka
Eureka Post No. 20
Well known Eurekan in critical condition after hemorrhage
Elko Free Press reports Katheryn Cicala, a teacher at Elko grammar school and daughter of Mrs. Caroline Huebner, fell gravely ill with a hemorrhage. She was rushed to Shaw hospital where an operation was performed and preparations for a blood transfusion from daughter to mother were under way.
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Elko Free Press
Citizens Admitted in District Court
The District Court admitted Jamey Hunter Vincent Picinnin and George Carter as citizens last Tuesday. An advertisement for a Singer sewing machine appears in another column.
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Jamey Hunter
Vincent Picinnin
George , Carter
Singer
Eureka County Chamber Urges Membership Drives
The Eureka County Chamber of Commerce asks residents to sign membership cards and join to secure voting rights in the upcoming election. It urges countywide support to boost Eureka County and lists new members including Lyman Fulton Daniel Morrison W M Evans Eugene Johnson G B Picona Attilio Gusti Harry Eather Jr Wallace Bailey Herbert Burdick Ryami Wines.
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Eureka County
Hureks County
Chamber of Commerce
Eureka
Lyman Fulton
Daniel Morrison
W. M. Evans
Eugene Johnson
G. B. Picona
Attilio Gusti
Harry Eather, Jr
Wallace Bailey Herbert Burdick
Ryami
Eureka School Notes Plans for a new district playground
Plans to clean and level the Eureka district school lot behind the building to create a playground with apparatus. Donations requested for materials like 4x4s 2x12s iron rings and pipes to build devices. Progress in municipal recreation cited with bond issues and increased funds in multiple cities. A spring program under Miss Bjorn aims to raise funds for a phonograph for the school. Dr Winship notes education favors phonographs as essential.
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L. T. Herchmer
Detroit
Mich
Portland
Ore
Memphis
Tenn
Bjorn
Winship
America
Sexton Tackles California Water Problem
John E. Sexton seeks 40 miner's inches of water per day for Pacific Channel mine. Western States Gas and Electric and El Dorado Water Company dispute ownership of water in the adjacent ditch. California Railroad Commission hearing urged by county officials and chambers to resolve mining, agriculture, power and domestic rights.
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John E. Sexton
Pacifie Channel
Western States Gas and Electric Company
Western States Company
Placerville Water and Deep Gravel Gold Mining Company
Sierra Water Supply Company
el Dorado Water Company
Sexton
Railroad Commission
Board of Supervisors
el Dorado County
Local Brevities From Eureka Include Sundry Travels
Local notes report H St Layne returning from San Francisco with Holly mill business ties, W A Barnes arriving from the same city as Eureka-Holly Mining GM, and C H Thrasher leaving for California. Residents journey to Utah and Oregon are noted, with social events in Duckwater and St Patrick’s Day attendance, and church visits by Rev Bridges.
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H. St. Layne
Holly
San Francisco
W. A. Barnes
Eureka-Holly Mining Company
C. H. Thrasher
Adame Hill
California
Mr. Bridges
Eureka
Elko
Presbyterian Church
Ralph Ferguson
W. Q. Ferguson
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Brothers
St. Patrick's Day
American Legion
Palisade
Diamond
Newark
Duckwater
Currant Creek
Presbyterian Church Services in Eureka Offer Weekend Schedule
The Rev A O Bridger invites worshippers to Eureka for a weekend program at the above church with a Morning Service at 11, Sunday School at noon, Evening Service at 7 30, and Monday Evening Service at 7 30 conducted by the S B M Presbytery of Nevada framework.
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Eureka
BE. Bridger
Presbytery
Nevada
Coyote Bounty Passes Nevada Legislature
A new law placing a bounty of $20 for each coyote killed is reported to have passed both Houses of the Nevada legislature.
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Nevedo
Highway Investigating Committee Reports Clean Bill for Nevada Highways
The Nevada Highway Department received a clean bill of health from the Highway Investigating Committee, which recommends curtailing activities, avoiding new contracts unless needed, and consulting County Commissioners before letting any new work. The report cost 706 dollars and notes minor past mistakes but praises efficiency and cost comparisons with other states.
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Carson
Nevada Highway Department
Mittee
Benate and Moon
Fts
Sematorn Henson
Highway Department
Eureka County
Carlin
Boowane
Department of Highways
Nevada Department of Highways
Ulster
County funds report additions to European Starving Children Fund
County chairman lists movie proceeds of 6103.30 plus unreported donations to the European Starving Children Fund. Individual gifts include Anna Lederer 10 dollars Emma B Dibbles 2 dollars Mrs Hildebrand and family 10 dollars High and Grammar school students 76 dollars. County total to date 207.10. Nevada Legislature completed its session and adjourned after reports from Carson indicated both houses were finished.
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the Sentinel
Anna
Lederer
D. States
Emma B Dibbles
C.hildebrand
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Ruby Hills
New York
Howard D. Smith
Uncle Sam Cons
Br’er Sextonf
Placerville Democrat
George Moore
Newark Valley
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Eurekan
Lou Harris
Mosday
Salt Lake City
Hills
Clark
Spring Streets
E d Coyle
Reno
Hoe
Caroline Haabner
Utah
Huebner
Thomas Clifford
Brennen
Edgar Eather
Andrew Pastorino
Presbyterian Church Notion
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Highway
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