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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1908
Page
2
A brief public notice lists subscription rates for the Tus EukeKa Sentinel, filed with the Earcka post office as a second class matter. The notice formats pricing details for annual and monthly terms and directs readers to renew via mail or agent.
Big Simpeon known as Big Sum, once of Eureka, returns from Gold Circle in Elko County where he has taken a strong stake in mining and property. He says the Elko venture followed early moves, with boom excitement growing as weather improves, prompting plans to push ahead and oversee his winter ground purchases.
In Washington March 25 semi official word says Secret Service agents have entered the Rawhide mining district to investigate a brokerage firm marketing stock as gold deposits. The government believes the firm uses fraud to sell Rawhide stock and aims to collect evidence against its promoters.
Julius Krattachnitt, Southern Pacific maintenance chief, touring Harriman roads in San Francisco, dismissed reports of a five mile Sierra tunnel. He says no new construction projects are on hand due to a lack of funds and weak business, and he doubts the hard times are over as merchants and railroads show little shipping activity.
Two U. S. army officers visited Reno on Saturday to find suitable horses. The government reportedly needs several thousand mounts meeting army standards. Desired bays about 15 hands high and 900 pounds, four to six years old, for cavalry and artillery use, with payments up to 125 dollars per horse.
Governor Sparka names T. R. Hofer Sr of Carson as bank examiner to fill the vacancy caused by Major Miller’s resignation. The Elko Independent questions if Hofer, who once headed the Carson Mint during the Heney and Tones lootings, is a wise choice.
Rose Gotwaldt files for divorce in Elko District Court alleging marriage on August 23, 1900 and desertion on October 4, 1906 plus failure to support. The case centers on the well known Nevada newspaper man.
The New York Press outlines a horse racing style handicap of the 1900 presidential race. Taft is 6 to 1, Hearst 14 to 1, and Foraker 150 to 1, with other figures showing favored and unlikely contenders. The report notes entries from the White House and Belmont Ryan stables and warns some horses may be withdrawn before post.
Wisconsin senator LaFollette charged the era’s great financiers hold sway over industry. He named Morgan Standard Oil, Depew, Hill and Gould as key figures, warned of Heinze Morse fate, and said Vanderbilts lose control as Aldrich Bill gains Senate priority for a vote.
The United States land offices issue a directive on commutation proof for homestead entries. For entries made on or after November 1, 1907, proof must show 14 months of actual residence and cultivation. For entries before that date, initial residence within six months may count as constructive residence if continued for enough time to reach 14 months total, with no allowance if residence and cultivation lapse before filing notice of intention.
The Esmeralda County grand jury reports heavily on the State Board of Bank Commissioners, led by Governor Sparks, Secretary Gib Douglass, and State Treasurer Ryan, lamenting no penalty exists for the board. It notes actions tied to state funds in the State Bank closure and their later custody trading.
News notes from Hamilton Te describe Charles Minolett possibly returning from Italy and local wealth of activity. Miners and residents from Axtel Shivnie, Smee and others visited town. De Latalle of Ely tended horses. Taylor hauled ore. Rosevear from Green Springs ranch aided by Bull Lake City. Matson installed mine tracks. Muir repairs. Hamilon forms Commercial Club led by Deda and Muir to promote camp. In Rawhide, editor Booth jailed after labor dispute with deputy. compares to Diamondfield Jack Davis case and weapon conviction with $150 fine.
In the Third Judicial District Court Nevada Eureka County the Estate of Bernardo Siri deceased. By ward court order dated March 24 1908 JOHN SAT is administrator of the estate of Bernard Siri deceased and all creditors must file their claims with vouchers and affidavits within three months from first publication. Hi K Mitchell attorney for administrator. First publication March 20 1908.
Old time miner John A. Steele of Bareka district, who recently visited Rawhide, offers a cautious view of the camp. He notes the formation is pockety, ground near the surface cut with veins, and warns that many holes may not prove mines though he has a lease there. He recalls early strikes and fizzled mills, but keeps hope for his lease while saying the camp has not yet shown permanency or worth.
Notice announces Giacomo Rogan of Eureka Nevada filed to prove residence and cultivation for Homestead entry 1098 dated February 27 1908 for section 36 township 18 north range 4 west. Hearing before Kareks County Clerk on May 12 with witnesses Charlee H Fill Joseph J Birt Sigarini and Angelo Depaoli all of Eureka Nevada. Louis J Conn Register. Date of first publication March 30 1908.
United States Land Office notes Pier o Tognett of Eureka Nevada has fled vation of his Intention to make final five year proof for Homestead entry No 1697 dated February 27 1904 for the SE 1 4 Section 2 and NNE Section 36 Town 19 North Range 54 East Mount Diablo Meridian. Proof will be made before the Eureka County Clerk at Eureka Nevada on May 12 1908. Witnesses are Charles H Hjal Joseph J Siri F Sigarini and Angelo Depaoti all of Furaka Nevada. Louis J. Cohn, Register.
Eureka County Board gives notice to hear a petition from five or more taxpayers on April 6 1908 at 2 PM regarding constructing a wagon bridge across the Humboldt river near Barth east of the present ford on the Palisade to Beownie road. A copy of the notice is to be posted. Attest: R McCnancen Clerk of Board of County Commissioners.
Secretary Cortelyou announces no further free transportation of standard silver dollars for 1908. Shipments of subsidiary silver coins will continue while funds last, with about 40 million dollars shipped yearly on average and costs totaling 163 051 dollars in 1907. Demand is strongest in the South and parts of the West where silver coins substitute small-denomination paper money.
An official Congress read summary notes 503000 unemployed in New York City, a Supreme Court decision overturning state power to fix rail rates, and a fatal shooting in San Francisco of Durham White Stevens. Washington debates diplomatic moves, Tower’s Berlin stance, and Hill’s status. President Roosevelt presses tariff revision and reforms on pulp, labor, and commerce laws.
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