02 May 1903
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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1903
Page
1
Widespread notes cover rail line changes near Wadaworth after May, Reno bond allocations and bank moves, embezzlement case against C A Bradley, and plans for a new Reno bank. Reports from Carson, Tonopah, Searchlight, and other towns discuss mining labor, mill upgrades, and public notices. Governor Sparks appoints fair commissioners. school staff changes announced. local misgivings on education policy noted.
Andrew Carnegie donates six hundred thousand dollars to Tuskegee Institute to aid Booker T. Washington and his wife for life. Boxer Bob Fitzsimmons denies bankruptcy, citing ability to maintain his home after copper speculation and a $30,000 loss. A separate deal saw $6,000 sunk in another transaction. Chaldis Idaho Messenger reports a cattle disease in spring stock causing black tongues, circular shackling, and sudden death. Reno defendants W. D. Phillips and Harry Butts plead not guilty to a railroad office robbery, but await grand jury action after indictment defects. A Dempsey town reader praises New Life night tonic for liver and bowels. a Schneider Drug Store ad promotes 25-cent remedy.
The Hawthorne Bulletin reports rising talk of opening the Walker river reservation to white settlers. Nevada Senators confirm allotment and survey are required, with Indians receiving allotments in severalty first. After completion a presidential proclamation will set terms, with an estimated six months before any action.
In Lassen county California a will contest seeks to raise the administratrix bond from 50000 to 130650 amid claims of undue influence by H B McKissick. Death by suicide follows coroner's inquest. A fatal dynamite explosion near Ryndon kills William Curry and injures others. A partnership suit in Lander County seeks partition of a $75000 estate. Utah Nevada debate set for Reno May 26. An anecdote on Dr. T G Merritt and a testimonial for Electric Bitters concludes.
R Guthrie of this place has invented a new kind of hay derrick built to fit on wagon gear and gate sizes. It lowers and raises with ease, never needs removal, prevents derrick mast failure, and rivals a hook and ladder truck in neat appearance. Guthrie already sold one to A F Trousdale for summer ranch stacking and predicts broad adoption among ranchers.
A Lineville Alabama customer with a six month severe cough bought two bottles of Chamberlain's Coughry and was cured with one and a half bottles. Trade satisfaction is claimed by Haynes Parner & Co. For sale by Mrs H M Schneiders. The ad promotes the remedy and names multiple local sellers.
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