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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1903
Page
3
Granville Pretehor visits Winnemucca by train while Eureka residents, including Capt. Andy Stinson, travel for mining business and state legislative wrap up. Local notices mention school law, mile limit, religious services, and a grand jury, with real estate, railroad and land office updates, and a community party calendar for April 24.
Four deaf mutes used Acousticon to hear music and singing at the Metropolitan Opera House New York on March 20. The Tonopah Miners Union schedules an April 24 eight hour law inauguration celebration in Nevada with a dance to fund hospital improvements.
A Nevada bulletin summarizes Jay D. Stannard 1901 irrigation report on Humboldt valley water availability land under cultivation and crop value. It lists Eureka County claims detailing ditches sizes heights and acres irrigated plus cubic feet per second totals and potential irrigation areas across Humboldt and tributaries.
Superintendent Ring publishes a letter from T H Goodman of the Pacific Company dated March 20 in San Francisco. The letter explains that half rate passes for teachers traveling between Nevada and California or Nevada and Utah must follow Elkins bill interstate rules, while half rates will continue locally within Nevada.
I J Wilton and Son of Smoky Valley report heavy cattle losses after winter feeding ended and hay ran out. Tonopah baseball season opens with Eurekens trio Carl Stoddard Roy Stoddard and Tom Robinson listed as key players expected to perform well in multiple infield and outfield roles.
The New York and Nevada Copper Company halted all work at the Keystone melting works near Ely on March 24 and discharged all employees. The White Pine News notes the stoppage delays ore processing but says the smelter may be moved to the Georgetown site below Ely where conditions are more favorable, avoiding seven miles of pumping.
Miss Note Maples fully recovered from scarlet fever and returned home. O. J. Barress and wife left for San Francisco on an extended visit after his rheumatic attack. Mr. McKean of Oakland, who oversaw pumps for new bridge seatments, completed his work. P. G. Lane and family arrived from San Francisco after winter there, with Miss Mollie Brown of Eureka accompanying them.
Rev Mr McCreery officiated at a Carson ceremony uniting Thomas McCabe Nye county Assembly member and Liva Bartine youngest daughter of ex Congress member Bartine. The couple left for San Francisco then plan to reside in Tonopah Nevada with well wishers hoping for happiness. The wedding marked a romance of the Inaugural ball where they first met.
The California Legislature passed and Governor Pardee signed a measure delaying final divorce judgments to at least one year from proceedings start. No divorce can be granted or remarriage occur until legal separation is obtained, likely driving some to seek divorces in another state.
A Tintic Utah mine, the Centennial Eureka, is netting about 120000 per month from a 250 ton per day output. An expert estimates enough ore blocked out to meet demand for six to seven years.
Sheepmen of Lake County Oregon vote a two cent per head tax on sheep to raise about $6,000. Funds will hire hunters to patrol the ranges and counteract the repeal of the scalp bounty law.
Clay Powell formerly of Eureka and late of Sacraments, a leading member of the Retail Clerks Union, plans to open a drug store in the White hotel building at Tonopah. He has managed several large drug stores in the Golden State. ore shipments over the Eureka and Palisade Railroad for the week ending March 27, 1903 include Eureka Coal 109320, Excelator 43710, Jackson 81580.
The general incorporation bill signed by the Governor now goes to the Secretary of State. Introduced by Senator Hardin of Humboldt county, it is expected to draw many foreign companies to organize in Nevada. In Carson United States Court fourteen offenders were tried for selling whisky to Todians, all found guilty with sentences from five months to one year.
In Leslie’s Weekly issue a illustrated write up in the People Talked About department highlights the career of Senator Now Lands. The feature profiles his rise in politics and public service and reflects on his impact and reputation.
Naval Cadet Appet Senator Newlands will submit the selection of the midshipman to a competitive exam. The examination will be held at the University in Reno on April 14.
Austin Reveille argues Pullman Palace Car Company understates the value of its Standard Sleepers and Tourist Cars for tax assessors in Nevada. Citing daily San Francisco rail traffic and official company reports, the piece contends the firm uses far more cars and higher costs than the assessor figures reflect, urging scrutiny of tax underpayments.
A telegraphic dispatch from Tonopah reports surveys under way between Daggett in San Bernardino County and Tonopah for Senator W A Clark. It notes Clark’s rail strategy may favor Pitoche Tonopah routes over Daggett to serve Tonopah ore markets, with a three year readiness forecast by Southern Pacific selectee.
A recent lead price advance, announced by the American R. Co., raises the crude ore value by about 8 cents per unit, increasing ore value by 1 to 5 dollars per ton for major lead regions including Coeur d Alenes Idaho Leadville Creede Georgetown and San Juan Colorado, with Utah and Mississippi valley fields also benefiting. The mining press reports the improvement enhances profits for many mines and spurs renewed activity.
A dated note describes spreading powder in a drift or cross-cut and covering with muck for about ten hours or overnight. The following morning the powder is claimed to be restored to its original condition, described as a “tale method” for thawing.
W P O Meara of Salt Lake City says Tonopah Nye County Nevada is the liveliest mining camp on the map with 3500 residents. He notes gambling on the ground floor, 35 saloons, many variety houses, and fierce pace rivaling historic mining towns. The camp lies sixty miles from the railroad with stage access from Sodaville.
An explosion in a Southern Pacific tunnel fifteen miles east of Elko on March 19 killed laborer Wallace. Foreman Johnson and four others were seriously injured while several more sustained cuts and bruises as workers inspected a misfired shot.
Reno Journal reports Peter B H Cannon plans to construct a 20 stamp mill for the Famous Exchequer mine near Cherry Creek Nevada. VanNossing seeks to reacquire the property once owned by a California syndicate and resume ore production that historically ran into thousands. The claim lies near the Star Mine of the Glasgow & Western Exploration Company.
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