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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1909
Page
2
A collage of opinions from Nevada newspapers on politics taxes wages and reform. Highlights include calls to purge Democrats from office, praise for salary increases for a Bullion Tax Agent, and critique of railroad law delays. Also notes Nevada’s lack of representation at a mining display and commentary on political maneuvering and the governor’s stance.
Henry H. Rogers Standard Oil financier died at his New York City home around seven oclock after a sudden illness described as apoplexy. The prominent industrialist, famed for his role with the Standard Oil interests, passed away leaving a lasting mark on the oil business and American industry. News desks note Rogers served in leadership positions and influenced corporate strategy during the early 20th century. He is mourned by peers and obituaries highlight his contributions to finance and enterprise.
John Rogers a prominent Standard Oil financier and former Amalgamated Copper president died at 7 AM after a stroke suffered about 5 AM. He had retired from stock speculation after a prior apoplexy in 1907 and had long served as vice president of Standard Oil. His death shocks Wall Street, while he remained active in company duties until recent health decline.
Mining and Financial News cites State Bullion Tax Agent Haley reporting Nevada 1908 mine output at 14 375 545 dollars and predicts further growth. It notes Nevada's rise from under 1 million to over 14 million annually, compares with California, and urges investors to seize new opportunities as the industry remains in its infancy.
The Washington Post argues that reasonable taxes on industry are acceptable, but protectionist tariffs causing extravagant profits and hardship for many citizens are abusive. It notes wage stagnation while living costs soar, hurting thousands of salaried workers in Washington who earn and spend under outdated cost of living benchmarks. The piece urges responding to consumers' call for relief.
In Goldfield Nevada on May 15 a suit was filed by the Gold Hill Mining Company against the Balifrog Mining and Leasing Company to recover 250000 claimed as the value of ore extracted from the Elmoteilia claim under a lease on the Pioneer adjacent Apex title. an injunction is sought.
State bullion tax collector J F Haley announces a probe into Pittsburg Silver Peak Mining Co of Elsir and Florence Goldfield Co of Goldfield over alleged unpaid last shares. He notes bullion taxes paid by both firms have shrunk monthly while output rises and orders the assessor to avoid arbitrary production assessments.
In Carson the judge dismissed a report he would abandon the Republican nomination for governor. He stated he is a Democrat and will pursue political aims through Democratic channels, adding he does not want the governorship and would not accept it.
Thomas L. Hisgen, former Hearst Independence party candidate for president, announced the league's death and declared his own candidacy for U S Senate against Henry Cabot Lodge. He said the league had effectively expired as financial backing was withdrawn and that it must pass from politics.
In Hum boldt County miner Frank M. Peart shot and instantly killed Read, a fellow miner, on Mazama’s main street after a dispute over a $150 loan. Peart fled the scene but was captured and jailed. authorities faced potential lynching as the case unfolds.
Salt Lake City May 17 The 600 American Smelting Refining Company workers at Murray ended a two week strike that halted operations. They accepted wage increases from 1.75 and 2 to 2.00 and 2.25 per day, and the company did not rehire any Austrians Greeks or Italians as threatened. The laborers, lacking organization, walked out to seek pre 1907 8 wage levels, and there was a rush for jobs as the company could hire all needed workers.
Speaker J B Giffen proposes a practical remonetization of silver in the United States. He suggests a $1 an ounce duty on imported silver, a coinage basis of 20.67 to one, and silver certificates in denominations of $1 and up. The plan envisions silver as money, storage in vaults, and silver becoming legal tender. It would spur Western mines and create broad employment, with estimated $10 per capita impact once production reaches one billion dollars in ten years.
A midnight fire in Rawhide threatened a repeat of September disaster, destroying the beer hall and several buildings. Firemen, overcome by kerosene fumes after entering the burning site, declare the blaze incendiary and hope guilty parties are found, calling it a near miracle the fire was confined.
Fallon Nevada May 15 Colonel Dan M Burns A G Shindler and H J Kinkead have purchased land to create the Calvada Company the largest cultivated farm in Nevada. Over 1000 acres planted with tractors ditching and other machinery purchased to expand thousands more. The ranch will be a corporation Burns racing horses will be kept there with annual races on a track donated by W W Williams Excursions will run from Reno Goldfield and Tonopah.
Fallon May 18 C W Blaney a Nevada man and New York associates will start gathering malt at Salt Marsh about 90 miles from Fallon. Water here is very salty and salt can be saved cheaply. Water is pumped into open vats to evaporate leaving salt crystals. Effort to extend Southern Pacific Fallon branch to Salt Marsh.
A late Saturday blaze in Dayton Nevada destroyed the Lyon County Court House in an incendiary fire. About 45000 in damage occurred as interior walls and records burned while volunteers fought the flames. part of the records were saved and the building was insured for 10000. The fire began in a hallway among papers left by an unknown person. all bounty records were saved.
A historical sale listing discounts on fabrics and ready wear. The ad promotes calicoes, ginghams, percales, muslin, satins, silks, gloves, shawls, hats, and coats with reduced prices. Includes gents and ladies items such as vests, collars, coats, and blankets. Prices given as yards or per item with many previously higher prices noted.
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