03 May 1902
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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1902
Page
1
The Gureha Sentinel discusses fears of decline in American high society echoed by G W Russell in a London magazine. It cites Russell’s harsh critique of Britain's gilded youth and chides American elites for decadence and lack of chivalry, noting the lord's son’s contrarian authority.
The piece advocates government and municipal ownership of public utilities including railroads telegraph lines gas water electricity and streetcars. It cites San Francisco strikes and English cities Glasgow and Birmingham as models and argues political parties cannot ignore public ownership. It also covers critiques of professionals misused in law medicine and mentions Chinese miners in South Africa and smallpox case figures.
The Gazette reports Reno faces a serious smallpox outbreak with W C Phillips of 615 State Street ill for ten days and others spreading germs through lax quarantine. Quarantine floggings fall short as physicians may not report cases, prompting accusations of criminal carelessness by officials and calls for stronger public health action.
From the Bonamis of April 36 reports an unprecedented lumber halting demand in Tonopah as fast loaded teams unload and rapid town work continues. A rich ore lady’s discovery boosts camp confidence with new shaft contracts, while California and Nome stake out McNamara lots but are halted by Superintendent Jackson.
Roll of Honor lists for Ruby Hill, Prospect, and Mineral Hill schools. Names include Ethel Eccles, Grace Hicks, Bennie Moyle, Annie Laird, Johnnie Kitchen, and many others with perfect or excellent deportment. Also notes a smallpox case at Stewart ranch near Willow Point involving George Bradford and nearby exposures.
A Salt Lake Tribune report quotes a prominent mine operator claiming a railroad official urged price reductions for processing low grade ore from the Utah camps. He says railroads seek to spur traffic and employment, while miners plan to build and run a smelter if ore prices stay unprofitable. Over 500000 dollars has been pledged to this effort.
In two weeks a new publication Goodwins Weekly will appear in Salt Lake City. Publisher J Ted Goodwin and editor C C Goodwin former Tribune writer will run an independent journal covering politics mining commerce and social events with freelance style. Judge Goodwins name is expected to draw readers and the venture has solid financial backing.
State and federal notices report a bill approving 60000 for a Reno public building has passed both Houses. Other items note Tonopah ore findings, a new Reno newspaper Morning Star launching June 1, Lovelock water rights disputes, Bank of Reno charter with 500000 capital, and a humorous wedding scene in a hotel dining room.
Northern Siskiyou stockmen push fall vaccination to guard herds against blackleg after last season’s losses. In Elko county, about 250 California valley quail were released in Lamoille and Pleasant Valleys to boost propagation and future quail shooting, with plans for more releases and protection by sportsmen to support outdoor recreation.
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