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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1909
Page
2
A brief notice notes one copy for a year and mentions multiple months and the Ty Carrier role with per snot. The fragment references a publishing or distribution schedule and assigns responsibilities to a carrier. No clear names or dates are fully readable.
Deeds recorded in Safford mining district show transfers of one third interests in Mammoth and Robysod mines with March 10, 1900 and 1908 dates. Proof of location on Snowfall mine noted near Prospect Monotail southwest of Oregonian. Government special agents from the Land Department travel through Nevada and Humboldt County pursuing fraudulent land patent claims tied to Southern Pacific in White Horse and Olinghouse districts, with visits to Fitting Obafoy Mil City and Unionville as testimony is prepared for hearings in Reno.
Edward J. Livernash, California congressman and writer, expresses strong faith in Nevada’s mining prospects, predicting railroads will unlock low-grade ore and that the Inyo region near Death Valley holds vast wealth. Ridney Norman of Los Angeles Mining Review reports from Pioneer district near Ryolite noting sensational high-grade ore discoveries and lasting district merit.
A 19th century advertisement offers a $70 reward for information on the lives and residences of John and Patrick Mabon or McMahon and their spouses. It promises $500 to anyone who furnishes correct details proving rightful share and $200 to the editor who facilitates disclosure. Address John Mabon 610 North Jackson Ave, Gilotom, Idth.
Weather notes describe blustery conditions with intermittent sunshine. Forecasters predict a climatic shift around March twenty one as an equinoctial storm approaches, affecting the week ahead.
The Nevada Supreme Court discharged Thomas B Rickey on habeas corpus, holding the bank deposit reception was not within law since the teller acted for the corporation. Indictments against Rickey and other bank officers were dismissed, and the Nevada press laments banking law gaps and calls for stricter directors’ liability.
Major General Franklin Bell is reappointed chief of staff of the army by President Taft. The position will be vacant at the end of the Presidential term to permit appointment by the incoming administration. Bell resigned on March 4. Dan Burns and associates invest in Fallon Nevada purchasing 635 acres on Island Ranch for thoroughbred stock. construction of stables and buildings to begin soon near Fallon, with Burns planning a large Western stable complex.
The Presbyterian Church in Eureka announces services every Sunday with sermons at 11 am and 7 pm, Sunday School at noon, and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 pm. Pastor Marmosas invites all to attend. Local news mentions a proposed large copper smelter by United Copper Company and a railroad link to the Southern Pacific at Wabucka, plus political notes on Congress rules and metal quotations with copper at 1238, silver at 50.1, lead at 4.00 per 100 pounds.
Nevada finance reports a dividend of 80 cents per share by Consolidated at Goldfield totaling over 1 million dollars, one of the largest one time payouts by a mining company in U S history. The Bay State Oil Company near Goldfield reports oil at 800 feet, encouraging further drilling. A new Direct Primary bill moves toward becoming law after Senate and House passage, with Governor ready to sign to clean politics. A fire at Manhattan’s Nevada Hotel and nearby homes on March 18 causes about 25,000 dollars in losses with no insurance.
A dubious ad promises free college scholarships and asks readers to write for details. It lists Robert J. Sherlock at 29 East 224th Street in New York City and hints at prepaid programs, urging immediate contact for full information amid unclear terms.
The $70,028.94 shortage in Utah state lands was repaid by James Christiansen the former treasurer who admitted the defalcation and awaits a criminal settlement. Repaid by Salt Lake City banks after he turned over mining holdings and his wife mortgaged her home. Christiansen had invested heavily in Nevada mining properties. Also notes a model sanitary concrete house winning a gold medal at the International Tuberculosis Congress. The building, cast in concrete for sanitation, was designed by a Washington architect and could be built for 1200. A block is being built in Washington.
The Big Five cattle ranch south of Lovelock, Nevada, has been sold to Kansas City capitalists for about 600000 dollars. The deal includes thousands of cattle and water rights and was closed by H. D. Rogers, a prominent Kansas City stockman.
George Sheard Constable of Riepetown Monty Montgomery deputy and William Terry bartender along with a woman known as Belle White have been bound over to answer to the Grand Jury on a charge of robbing Jobo Lam rock an Austrian of 905. The Austrian was lured to Counts saloon by Belle White and knocked on the head and relieved of the money by Terry. It is alleged Sheard and Montgomery were in the plot and divided the spoils.
Mrs Clarettus H Mackay stands as the most ardent advocate in the United States for woman suffrage. She began work about a year ago, contributing substantial funds and leveraging high society influence to press for political recognition of the cause from men in authority.
Hamilton items note W.8, Larsh and H. F. Hunt left Saturday for a visit to Bureke. Stephen Bronzo and Jim aw ents who had been in Bureke during the winter have returned. Jobo Togniti of Pinto Creek visited town with steam and reported spring weather there. Coasting is active on Main street despite snowstorms delaying mail to two weekly deliveries.
The Pennsylvania Steel company announced a roughly ten percent wage cut, effective April 12, pending normal business conditions, affecting about 4000 workers. The plant employs nine thousand men when running at full capacity. The Interior Secretary announced post April 1 water charges will apply to farmers on the Trackee Osraon project, or water will be cut off.
President Taft asks an extraordinary session to revise the Dingley tariff Act. He cites changing production and costs, warns that deficits will exceed 100 million by July, and urges speed and focus on a new tariff bill with possible new revenue sources. He stresses business interests and pledges to reduce other legislation.
Carson City March 17 The Senate opened with Senate Bill No 125 reported without recommendation as bankers and supporters clashed. John Henderson and Harris urged delays and stronger deposit protection while Tarrittin of Reno opposed the guarantee clause. Senator Hunter moved the report without recommendation and the bill received its first reading amid expected battle over a required bank surplus.
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