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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1904
Page
4
The Virginia Report notes William E B Starm calls the claim about his Senate candidacy premature and endorses Governor Sparks as the strongest party candidate. The Reno Star and Reno Journal discuss Fusion party principles, labor unrest, and the likely Republican weaknesses, urging honest fusion politics to avoid defeat.
The Saturday Evening Post prints Grover Cleveland's article on the Cleveland Bond Issue, detailing the 1804 1895 and 1896 bond sales to replenish gold in the National Treasury. He admits guilt for a crime charged against an administration and defends his role and collusion with bankers including Morgan Belmont and others in a time of national need.
The Adelaide smelter at Golconda Humboldt County is processing large ore quantities under a new method. The inventor leads the operation, and tests across ore classes will take about three weeks. Success would prompt immediate plant opening to reduce ores for Glasgow and Western Exploration Company with mining interests in White Pine Lauder and Humboldt Counties.
In a statement to Nevada voters, Sparks says he is not seeking the United States Senate seat. He notes he was elected governor less than two years ago and plans to complete his term, declining a political campaign due to his business and future plans. He pledges loyalty to the Fusion party and thanks Labor Unions and supporters who favored him.
Reports say the Wadsworth Dispatch will move to Sparks. Snow blockade on the Truckee and Tahoe Railroad has been raised and trains run regularly. Quail numbers rise in Mason Valley, Lyon County. Reno Observer begins a crusade for gambling repeal and a higher liquor license. Miss Matilda Shaw sues John W. Storer for breach of promise seeking 11500. Knights of Pythias in Austin buy City Hall to convert to a meeting room. Robert L. Douglass to erect a 10000 brick building in Fallon for a National bank. New depot at Elko progressing. completion in about a week. Governor Sparks’ company starts dam work on Hunter Creek to supply 5000000 gallons daily to Reno. World’s Fair Bulletin notes Borax Bill and crew from Death Valley arrive in St Louis. Bill’s abole is in Mining Gulch. William Parkinson, famed Death Valley caravan pilot, active in the West for two decades.
In Sacramento the Union notes that Masonry and Odd Fellows banished intoxicants from Royal Arch and other banquets, reflecting a long reform. The piece argues temperance rises as drinkers drop out, pledges wane, and sober members thrive, with wines now rare unless guests request them.
Samuel Gompers admits unions form only a small share of workers. Historical estimates ranged up to a million and a half members, later refined by Labor Bureau data and Gompers annual reports showing only a few thousand more. The Wasp’s figures sparked nationwide discussion on labor agitation and worker opposition to coercive leaders.
The National Live Stock Association scored a crucial win securing return transportation for stockmen dispatched East to manage live cattle. The move is hailed as a major blow against Beef Trust extortions and a step toward freer, more competitive operations.
W H Howes of Harrisburg Pa recalls his mother suffering rheumatism for years. After trying Chamberlains Pain Balm she recovered enough to walk with ease. She now keeps the balm on hand and uses it occasionally to ward off pain, as Mrs H M Schneiders confirms.
At Chicago last week Eugene V. Debs was nominated as the Socialist candidate for President. Benjamin Hanford of New York City was nominated for Vice President. Neither candidate had opposition. A labor unions plank, debated at length, was adopted.
Paul Yost of Eureka Nevada announces purchase of the Lautenschlager estate and all outstanding accounts due it. All persons indebted to the late Charles Lautenschlager are urged to settle with him, dated April 22 1904.
The undersigned announces a Singer Universal Feed Arm Machine received for repairing boots and shoes, slipper binding, school bags, back straps, inserting elastic gores. Available at Thomas Rossxres shop on South Main Street in Eureka Nevada.
The Elko Independent dismisses a batch of Washington government reports led by Senator Newlands as junk not worth storage space, reflecting a skeptical view of federal material sent to the Nevada press.
Property offered at Eureka Nevada on Spring Street by Gro A Barrazzr. Items may be sold separately or as a whole bundle. Apply at the seller's residence for details and viewing.
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