Panama Railroad under U S control reshapes transcontinental trade
The United States now operates the Panama Railroad from ocean to ocean, replacing private monopoly with open access. The change, noted by the San Francisco Chronicle, could affect freight rates and competition on the west coast, as traffic is redirected to tramp vessels or regular liners. Expect shifts in policy and revenue as the government builds up its trade through this Isthmian line.
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Panama Railroad
Panama Canal
United States
Cass
Panama
San Francisco Chronicle
Isthmus
All Norte
Lessons on Promotion From World Armies
A Sacramento Union column argues that Russia shows how corruption and Nepotism hamper promotion, with favored de facto elite officers failing in duty. It notes English reforms after Boer War and U S missteps in the Spanish American War, contending wealth and privilege influence careers.
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FAR East
Sacramento Union
Russia
England
United States
Congressional Pickings in San Francisco Wasp
Representative Gillets introduces a Congress reform bill to end mileage allowances for members, abolish stationery funds, and remove the $1200 yearly secretary pay. The plan argues private secretaries are unnecessary as committees already employ clerks and wives or relatives often receive the money, labeling the secretary pay a meant squeeze and noting most mileage is pocketed by legislators.
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San Francisco
Gillets
Congress
Metal quotations report from New York and Salt Lake City
The latest metal quotations show Buver at New York 85 cents per ounce Lead at New York 4.00 Salt Lake City 83.50 Copper at Salt Lake City 12.5 cents per ounce
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New York
Salt Lake City
Russians Blow Up Port Dalny In War News
Reports from the war front describe conflicting messages about Port Arthur and Port Dalny. Rains of the Russian garrison claim Port Dalny has been destroyed to thwart Japanese landings while renewed rail and communication links to Port Arthur emerge amid constant tempo of siege and counter assaults.
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Port Danny
Talion Wan Bay
Liao Tung Peninsula
Russia
Port Daluy
St. Petersburg
Motien
Liao Yang
Fort Danny
Alexieff
Port Dalny
Liao Tang Peninsula
Nevada University marks thirtieth anniversary celebration in Reno
The Nevada State University prepares a commemorative week from May 38 to June 2 in Reno. Regents and Faculty invite state residents to join as pioneers of 1873 are honored. Reunion of pioneers planned with alumni and students sharing in plans for increased usefulness amid rising industry and population. The celebration centers on Wednesday June 1 with an alumni banquet in the evening.
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Nevada State University
Reno
Anumni
Reno Observer Says City Wide Open Attracts Fugitives
The Reno Observer laments that undesirable people expelled from other states migrate to Reno and prey on drunks and suspicious ventures along any line promising quick money. It warns this situation cannot last and urges honest living residents to endure until change comes.
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Reno
Nevada teaching demand shown by national inquiries
Letters arrive daily from teachers in Illinois Missouri Wyoming Michigan Iowa South Dakota Kansas and Nebraska to the Winnemucca Board seeking positions and offering photographs. The state is being well advertised and outlooks for the future appear bright.
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Nevada
Ilinois
Missouri
Wyoming
Michigan
Iowa
South Dakota
Kansag
Nebraska
Winnemucca Board
Silver State
Mining location blanks for sale at the Sur Time office
A cheeky exchange quotes a physician and a wife about delaying medical help as long as the husband retained his senses. The Chicago Daily News notes mining location blanks are available for sale at the Sur Time office.
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Chicago Daily News
Sur Tine
Tonopah Railroad financing sparks Nevada debate
Local critics question the $8000 per mile construction figure and $1,000,000 stock issue for the Tonopah Narrow Gauge line from Sodaville to Tonopah. The project, backed by Charles A. Schwab and Eastern investors, uses Southern Pacific material and bonds secured by a mining company guarantor. Critics warn rates may be set to favor profits over fair charges for shippers. In Northern California, violence flares as cattlemen and sheepmen clash and rancher J Creed Conn is found dead amid arson and intimidation.
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San Francisco Examiner
Tonopah
Nevada
Sodaville
Carson & Colorado
Southern Pacific
Charles A. Schwab
Steel Trust
Tonopah Gold and Silver Mining Company
Land Title and Trust Company of
Philadelphia
Minine Company
Tonopa
World's Fair Not Ready Says Utah Governor
Heber M. Wells, Utah governor, returned from St. Louis where he attended the World's Fair opening. Though convinced the Exposition will be a peak of success, he noted the event was incomplete at the opening and will not be ready for six weeks. Visitors should not hurry to travel there.
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Heber M. Wells
Utah
Salt Lake City
St. Louis
Salt Lake Tribune
Marked for Life By Fraternity Initiation At Reno High School
Ernest Damon, a bright student, was branded with two marks during initiation ceremonies by a Reno high school fraternity last Monday night. One brand on his forehead and the other on his arm, with nitrate of silver used. He is now bandaged and authorities aim to keep the incident quiet.
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Reno High
Ernest Damon
Salt Lake City Population Report and Notable Deductions
Population estimates place Salt Lake City over 91 000. London resident Sir Henry M Stanley died May 10 aged 84. Daly West Mining cuts dividend from 63 to 45 cents monthly. Lowell operatives exceed 17 000 tending 38 000 spindles earning over 600 000 monthly. Los Angeles school census shows 44 214 under 17. city population about 160 000. Triplets born to Pomona teacher’s wife on May 9. they have seven siblings. John Findley Wallace to lead Panama Canal engineering at 25 000 salary. D M Smyth and Mrs H M Singer announce East wedding. Singer heiress aged 65. Southern Pacific to oil burn 789 of 1350 locomotives. rest to coal in oil-sparse zones. Spreckels Phelan Sutro Magee syndicate buys San Francisco real estate for 2 600 000, excluding key properties.
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London
Daly West Mining Company
Park City
Utah
Lowell
Massachusetts
Los Angeles
California
Frazer Nesbit
Pomona
D. M. Smyth
H. M. Singer
Singer
Sacramento
Ogden
Rudolph Spreckels
James D. Phelan
Gustav Sutro
Thomas
Frederick
William A. Magee
Herman Oclriebls
San Francisco
Fairmont
North Beach
Holly Park
Birth Report From Duckwater Nevada May 1904
At Duckwater Nye County Nevada on May 6 1904 a son was born to the wife of Joseph Berch.
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Duckwater
Nye County
Nevada
Joseph Berch
Proposals for Bids on Eureka County Road Work
The Eureka County Board invites sealed bids for road construction and grading about two miles west of Palisade linking old Central Pacific Railway winders. Work must be 12 feet wide, completed within 90 days after bid acceptance, and paid from Palisade and Beowane Road Funds. Jonathan Walker of Safford will explain bid scope May 9–10.
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Board of County Commissioners
Eureke County
State of
Nevada
Board of Commissioners
Palisade
Windew
Central Pacific Railway
Jonathan Walker
Safford
Beowane
Asid Board
Road construction bid invitation in Eureka County Nevada
The Eureka County Board of Commissioners invites bids for road work from Safford to the west side of the Doborg Ranch. Bids due May 14 1904 at 2 pm. Payments in coin from Palisade and Beowawe Road Funds after completion and acceptance. Work to be completed within 90 days. board may reject all bids. Notice posted in Palisade Safford and Beowawe. J H HORGH Clerk May 2 1904.
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Renied
Board of County Commissioners
Eureka County
State of
Nevada
Clerk of
Maid Board of Commissioners
Safford
Doborg Ranch
Jonathan Walker
Palisade
Beowane Road
Ita ‘Ier
Palinade
Beowawe
Nevada Herefords at the World’s Fair exhibit carload cattle
Governor John Sparks sits with a carload of Nevada Hereford cattle for the St. Louis Exposition. He advocates presenting the world with Nevada’s best stock to attract buyers and showcase state cattle. He plans to return soon with more top stock.
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Nevada
John Sparks
Reno
Roosevelt Fairbanks VP nod to political pressure in Washington
The New York World quotes Senate Thomas Pratt saying leaders expect Senator Fairbanks to be nominated for vice president. Pratt notes Fairbanks is reluctant but will yield to pressure. almost settled, with only possible dissent from Fairbanks himself.
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The
New York World
Senate
Thomas Pratt
Washington
Senator Fairbanks
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