Nevada Redeemed by Railroad Reform Butts Parked by Courts
A 1907 clipping praises Nevada for reducing railroad rates after a new Railroad Commission curbs Southern Pacific. The article credits independent government and honest leadership for curbing charges, contrasts Nevada with California, and cites the Sacramento Bee quotation endorsing Nevada’s progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mevada
Bovain
Southern Pacific
Nevada
Bilver
Bee
California
Bacramento Bee
Old Disease Terms Updated in Medical Nomenclature
A correspondent reports on changes in disease terminology, noting spinal meningitis era as a renaming and recalling earlier terms for spotted fever appendicitis inflammation of the bowels and pneumonia now called inflammation of the lungs.
Mining and Scientific Society of Nevada targets wildcat operators
A Goldfield Chronicle article lauds the Mining and Scientific Society of Nevada for its plan to crush wildcat operators. The group, composed of mining and metallurgy professionals, aims to prevent fraud and protect legitimate mining interests in Nevada, especially Goldfield, by a spreading campaign against fake stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldfield Chronicle
Goldfield
Mining and Scientific Society of
Nevada
Whcat
Currant Creek House Warming Marred by Maytime Revels
A May 8 gathering at Edmund Casier’s new Currant Creek Nye County home drew a large crowd for a house warming. Guests enjoyed a midnight supper and long dancing into the early morning, with both young and old present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Currant Creek
Edmund Casier
Nye County
Eureka School Promotes Based On End of Year Exams
Eureka notes report end of term exams determine promotions across grades below High School. Some promoted students miss points in one or two subjects and will face exams to advance next fall. Commencement set for January 6 at Barru Opera House with a roll of honor listing top pupils in each grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Rogli
Bsehool
Lightfoot
Intiu
Ebowiatry
Marie
Clases
Barrku Opera House
WILL BUILD LINK IN NEVADA The Postal Telegraph plans 3 million dollar Nevada line
Clarence H. Mackey president of the Postal Telegraph Company says a new system will be built in Nevada soon. The plan includes a Sacramento to Reno line with branches to Carson City Virginia City Tonopah Goldfield Rhyolite and Las Vegas. Another wire string from Salt Lake will be added though route details aren’t set. An Reno office will be opened to direct work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Clarence H. Mackey
Postel Telegraph Company
Ieen
Reunaayango
Postal Telegraph Company
Mackay
Sacramento
Reno
Carson Cty
Virginia City
Tonopah
Goldfield
Kono
New York
Royal baby birth date confusion rocks Madrid
Madrid reports a muddle over Queen Victoria's confinement and the royal heir's birth date. Officials initially said end of May, Dr Guttierez claimed earlier arrival, and a year‑end statement was later deemed correct. The mix prompted scrutiny of court physicians and widespread speculation. Bishops arrived awaiting the birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Victoria
Guttierez
Spal
Miss Mabel Spinner Returns From Standford Study
Returned home to Eureka from Standford University in Palo Alto California where she had been taking special courses of study. She arrived on Friday’s train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Spinner
Standford University
Palo Alto
Cal
Eureka
Noted Western writer Arthart McEwen Dies in Bermuda
Arthart McEwen, renowned writer linked with both West and East press, died May 1 in Hamilton Bermuda from heart failure. He traveled there for health reasons and had worked across California Nevada San Francisco and New York, including editorship of the Eureka Republican and later with Hearst papers. He leaves a widow and a son and daughter. remains sent to New York for burial. he was 56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthart McEwen
Hamilton
Bermuda
West Indies
McEwen
Decessed
California
Nevada
Sageland
Eureka Republican
Joe Goodman
Rollin M. Daggett
Dennie McCarthy
Charley Goodwin
Dan de Quille
Fred Hart
George Onasidy
Harry Mighels
John Dennia
New York
Aven
San Francisco
Wan
Scotia
Location Notices and Deeds From Eureka and Secret Canyon Districts
A record of location notices for Nero Mine Mure Mine Wonder Mine and related certificates in Eureka and Secret Canyon mining districts with May 1907 recording dates. Deed transfers include H Kind to Mary Hillis Lot 4 and south 17 feet of lot 6 in Eureka town with improvements. Mayberry transfers of multiple mines to Raby Pioneer Mines Co for one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artic
Cortez
B. F. Kelley
Secret Canyon
Phillip Paroul
James Murray
Pioneer
Eureka
A. P. Mayberry
H. Kind
Mary Hillis
A. BP. Mayberry
Raby Pioneer Mines Co
Chatanooga
Kitty Price
Nevada News Highlights From Ely Merced and Palmetto
A contract was let for a $4000 residence in Ely. Nevada mining stock quotes show a $50,000,000 decline over five months. Al Henderson, a Nevada cattle buyer, died in Merced California last Wednesday. W N Parker, a notable Nevada mine promoter, was arrested in Palmetto Esmeralda County on charges of making false and exaggerated statements about mining property values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toho Weber Hut
Ely
Nevada
al, Henderson
Merced
Cal
W. N. Parker
Palmetto
Esmeralda County
Wcocke
Miner Dies in Bullfrog Mine Explosion
George Shephard of Salt Lake City was killed by an explosion at the Skookum mine in Bullfrog on May 2. The blast mangled his body and he asked that his death not be made public. Albert Watts was injured but not seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shephard
Salt Lake
Skookum
Bullfrog
Bert ‘Watts
Nevada News Wrapup From Carson Appeal Excerpt
The Carson Appeal reports a clash between Secretary of State Douglass and the State Board of Publicity over stationery and recognition. It notes a potential Supreme Court case if demands are refused, plus Nevada religious reorganization and Reno election results including a mayoral win for Kirmao and several city officials.
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Wcretary of State
State Board of Publicity
Carson
Secretary of
Douglass
Secretary of State
Capital Commissioners
Supreme Court
Nevada
Commission
Daily Appeal
Shipment of Horses Noted in Nevada Dispatch
Notice records a shipment of thirty one horses branded Macedon and various marks from Nevada to Jubbard Iowa via Southern Pacific Railway, inspected by Sheriff W. H. Sweesey of Eureka County and Deputy J. W. Ewnur. Branded identifiers include inverted V, left hip, left shoulder, and other marks. five horses unbranded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Jubbard
Towa
GC. W. Whitney
Joe AB Peachy
W. H. Sweesey
Eureke County
J. W. Ewnur
Paper Diapers Praised For Absorbency And Comfort
A fragmentary ad praises paper diapers as deft strong and absorbent medicated and shaped to prevent chafing. It claims no washing is needed once soiled and touts nerve relief for mothers. Prices claimed as less than one cent per use with samples available.
Ian MacLaren Dies Suddenly in Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Iowa May 6 Dr Jobs Watson also known as Ian MacLaren died today by blond poisoning following tonailure He arrived April 23 from Minneapolis to lecture at Iowa Wesleyan University Born 1850 in Manningtree Essex he was Scottish by descent and educated at St Andrews and Edinburgh Half tone photos of Dr and Mrs Watson appear in this issue The Ely Expositor reports Nevada Northern Railroad anger in Ely over poor service and high rates as County Commissioners challenge the road's right of way offering possible legal action against the company to compel better treatment and relief measures
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pleasant
Iowa
Jobs Watson
Ian MacLaren
Watson
Minneapolis
Iowa Wesleyan University
Dr.Watson
Manningtree
Essex
St. Andrews University
Edinburgh
Hly
Nevada Northern
Rail Road Company
Ely
Eccles
Railroad Company
Commercial Club
The
Expositor
Garden Street
Metal quotations and local obituary in brief
The latest metal quotations list silver at New York and lead at 86.00 per 100 pounds with copper casting at Salt Lake City. A brief obituary notes Mrs. Frances Segal of Yerington died after a four day illness of membranous croup. She was not yet 18 and married four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Salt Lake City
Frances Segal
Yerington
County Commissioners Pass Bills May 6 1907
County commissioners authorize payments to named individuals in the May 6 1907 session. Details list amounts approved and names for disbursement.
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Barska
Roll of Honor
Soerenth Cendant Tm Oborsteg
Voorth
Dan Nostrosathes
Delis Ratiaszi
Thelma Breen
Peter Merialdo
Rosa Modaralli
Lillie Yost
Clotilde Biale
George Geraty
Lorus Hancock
Robbie Laird
Jodie Hooper
Queen Victorta
Spain
New York Evening Journal
Tres
Barkeeper
Ostrich
New York News
Szatinet
Arthur McEwan
Recorder of
Eureka County
Boise City
Idaho
General Conference
Colorado
Salt Lake District
Itsekf
Nilam
Idaho Panhandle
Spokane
Ito
Fouston
Panhandle
Wyoming
Kirmao
Frank King
H. EB. Christie
GC. A. Richardson
Jamison
Quinn
Nelson
Fitzgerald
NEW Today
Will Robertson
Eureka, Nevada
Whitelaw Paper Goods Co
Ciocinnati, Ohio
Mrs. Watson
the Sentinel
Metal Market
Rit County
Twki
aLiowen
Loneoy
Walar
Thomas
Doug Rodwell
Hanes
McCharles
Nevada Press
Marlow
Broy
Staan
Eunek Sentinel
Girlnting
Aily
Angela Depsoll
Lonire Zadow
Prinanere Rweale
James Vata
Pi Kureka Water Works
John
Leonime Z Jaw
Jurora Meal Fa Vt Mas
Heswie Amidon
Aenth
Igent
Wil I L. A. Pishor
Mina Jessie Gamers
Iilins Ye
Mrs
Bes
Peter Lan Davey
Jee DeRev
Bo James Downing
Nadie Dat Miles An
Steve Demale
Wm Hawkins
Cha
Mike Dargin
AR Gitoon
Chan Greenwood Cy
George Flavin
A Laird
Affranchini
KD Flavin
Wm Lowery
Ferraro
Harry Delanney
Fad Leone
John Swan
Antone Ferraris
Toba Depacil
T Gibeting
I Giles
Tod Moyle
AK Smith
FC Lewis
Tom Kiteben
IB Kebayleatti
James Siri
Adama Johnson
Bink
Tm Zadow
Wo Tack Evans
Tohn Conway
Ohn
Kiteben
Jame Delaney
H Young
Dan Dasira
CA Nickles
Brearley
Simi Ed Moyle
D Blackman
John Cobb
Fred
Laird James Mo
Cjobmon
Haroon
Tor
Joe ‘Aller
Henderwon
Honei ‘Bruffey
Win Watew
Ben
Ernest Evans
Frank Cook
R McCnamurs
Hot Creek and
Tonkin
G.l.hagaman
GC. C. Whitmore
OUR
Ruby Hill Mercantile Co
Manag
Mirs. A. Fraser
Bureea
Anheuser - Busch Beer
Om! Liquor Company's Saloon
Saloon and Pioneer Bottling Works
F. J. Brossemer
Prop
Mevads
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