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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1906
Page
2
A readable fragment from a 1906 issue shows postal imprint and post office routing notes. The item includes a date November 17 1906 and mentions Second Class Matter at the Postuffics in Karela. No further story details are provided in the text.
A Nevada mining report condemns the Ely City townsite sales scheme alleging 114 lots were sold for 182450 on opening day though only four of 95 percent of local businessmen purchased. It warns misrepresentation harms capital flow and Nevada’s mining development, urging accurate statements to attract investment and place Nevada on world markets. The piece also notes Japan San Francisco school segregation tensions easing as a treaty-related issue likely to force a rescission.
Butte Montana November 10. Large mining firms in Batte posted notices that underground workers will see pay rise from 350 to 575 a day starting November 15. About ten thousand Butte miners are affected, plus over a thousand in Anaconda and many in Great Falls. The raise was voluntary and not requested by the workers. John D. Ryan, managing director of Amalgamated Copper, said the increase came at the request of H. E. Rogers.
Carson News reports James Quirk, 14 year Storey County Sheriff, defeated for re election last Tuesday, will become Warden of the State Penitentiary succeeding John L. Considine. Considine plans to retire at term end and may enter Nevada newspaper work after leaving office, having previously edited the Virginia City Chronicle and earned a reputation as a leading writer.
A Washington dispatch says the Treasury Department last Monday received offers for silver to the Government at 72 cents per ounce. These offers were rejected and Secretary Shaw stated that no more silver would be bought at the present high prices. He said the Government has enough to keep the mints operating for some time and regards current prices as too high to warrant further purchases at those levels.
A message attributed to James F. Mitchell, Republican candidate for governor, from his Goldfield home to Governor elect John Sparks in Reno conveys heartfelt wishes for Sparks to recover from illness and live many years. The note ends with a request for a white faced J. FP. Mercuzin.
Tonopah Nevada Nov 10 Hubert Gordon died this morning after a shooting in a dispute over women. John Burnell who fired the shot is held to answer before the grand jury on a murder charge. Both men are Black. Mining location breaks for sale at the Bestiset office.
Nevada reviewers push for a strong direct primary law, arguing it ends party abuses. They cite Wisconsin’s reform as a model, warn against amendments, and urge careful drafting to ensure constitutional, effective voting without ring activity.
The era’s political drumbeat runs through national affairs as groups push bold agendas. W R Shafter dies in Bakersfield from pneumonia after a election day chill.
President Roosevelt announces changes to take effect in 2007 with key retirements and new appointees. Moody and Shaw to depart. Oscar Straus and George von L Meyer to join. Cortelyou to head Treasury. Metcalf to Navy. Bonaparte to Attorney General. Moyer to Postmaster General. Straus to Commerce and Labor. The lineup reflects push to align with big capital interests and expand government control. Straus noted as first Hebrew in the cabinet with ties to labor matters and immigration law insight.
William W. Booth editor of the Tonopah Bonants charges Nye County Republicans misused a large campaign fund. He blames three southern local managers for pocketing money, alleging Tonopah and Goldfield districts favored the Democratic ticket due to dishonesty and treachery.
Mrs Jos Odett was pronounced dead at Reno last Saturday by two physicians after a heart attack. They declared life extinct as pulse and respiration could not be detected. About half an hour later she revived and remained very weak but improved, with doctors now reasonably hopeful for recovery.
Horton of Ely married to Mrs D and seeking a $2,000 small ranch near Boles Idaho. He plans Boise as his home. Heussee denies selling ranch in Steptoe valley for $60,000 to A D Mayors of Goldfield. Capt Moorman builds a modern ranch home at Hipah. J B Rimpeon seeks a $10,000 Salt Lake residence. illness delays trip. Simpson plans move to Salt Lake City for better schools.
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