Lincoln County Commission Clash Over Clerk Bond and Books
Lincoln County officers nearly fought at a commissioners meeting over the bond of Eugene Goodrich the new Clerk and Treasurer Auditor Lee and District Attorney Sanders clashed as Sanders objected to the bond and Lee lunged at him before others stopped a possible gunfight. The board later awarded a three month book export contract to W H Moore of Olympia Washington for 1400 dollars. Sparks charter fate debated amid tax fears and options to return to county rule or join Reno with opposition to both paths.
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Lincoln County
Eugene Goodrich
Lee
Sanders
Goodrich
W. H. Moore
Olympia
West
Moore
Sparks
Reno
Man Refuses Doctors. Wife Cured by Electric Bitters
Leavenworth Indiana manager Thomas S. Austin of the Republican cites his wife’s female trouble and initial doctors’ failure. He reports five physicians could not help until Electric Bitters were used, after which she recovered and can perform all household duties. Product guaranteed by Mrs. H. M. Schneider & Co. druggist, price 50 cents.
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Thos. S. Austin
Mgr
Republican
Leavenworth
Ind
H. M. Schneider & Co
Draggiat
Basis of a mine and Lawson's insurance campaign
Charles B Schwab predicts Southern Nevada ore wealth hinges on treatment and rail connections while railroads and smelters will follow. He foresees rapid gold outflow once mining gains traction. The Boston Journal notes Tom Lawson employs 79 workers to expose insurance thieves, mailing 8 million pieces and spending nearly 100000 dollars, with three presses running to meet demand.
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Charles B. Schwab
Nevada
Bullfrog
Astorian
Lawson
The
Boston Journal
Tom Lawson
California Potato Train Heads East to Missouri River
The largest shipment of potatoes ever sent from California departed Stockton on November 10 via the Santa Fe route. A solid train of 35 carts carried 450 sacks totaling 1,134,000 pounds, bound for Missouri River points.
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California
Stockton
Missouri River
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised by Sufferer in Arkansas
Hannah Plant of Little Rock Arkansas credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing long standing running sores that resisted other treatments. The salve is advertised as a marvelous healer for boils, burns and wounds and is guaranteed at Schneider drug store for 25 cents.
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Hannah Plant
Little Rock Ark
Bucklen
Cotn
Schneider Drug Store
Law of Mining Location and Ore Shipments Studied
Analyzing mining law on location and discovery, the article stresses precise corner monuments, visible stakes, and the discovery rule. It notes miners often misinterpret rules, calls for amendments to allow temporary holding while pursuing vein discovery, and reports Tonopah ore shipments totaling 1819 tons for the week ending November 10.
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Tonopal B. A
Tonopal
Ordered Out Of Goldfield Strike Breakers Expelled
A Colorado mining figure, T W Woodridge of Denver, was ordered to leave Goldfield Nevada by a union miners committee after arriving with his wife to seek investments. He faced protests for past Colorado Union opposition and chose to depart for Tonopah. Nevada camp leaders vow to bar strikebreakers and Citizens' Alliance members as union control remains strong.
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Colorado Anion
Goldfield
Colorado
Citizens’ Alliance
Cripple Creek
Telluride
Victor
Sys
Ney
Nev
T. W. Woodridge
Denver
Tonopah
Woodridge
Woolridge
Nevada
Twice Mother of Triplets in Roosevelts Spotlight
Mrs W W Wilson of Austin Illinois residing in Los Angeles during winter seeks Roosevelt's attention to her unique situation as a mother of twins and triplets and now another set of triplets two boys and a girl. Her family shows multiple twins and triplets across sisters aunts and uncles highlighting a remarkable pattern.
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Roosevelt
W. W. Wilson
Austin
Los Angeles
Cal
Wilson
Odd Fellows Temple Planned in Rauo at Center and Second
A movement aims to build an Odd Fellows Temple in Rauo on Center and Second streets at an estimated cost of $100,000. Members plan to raise capital before construction so lodges can occupy the building debt free, with construction expected to start next spring.
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Odd Fellows’ Temple
Odd Fellows
Rauo
Second
Dr Kings New Life Pills Offer Quick Digestive Relief
A promotional notice claims the product prevents indigestion and constipation and cures headaches dizziness colic and related distress. It advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills available at Schneider drug store for 25 cents with a guarantee.
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Dr. King
Schneider Drug Store
Nevada Banking Trial Raises New Trial After Error
The Goldfield Leader reports on Young-Boal bank embezzlement trials showing rapid verdicts. Judge Murphy granted a new trial for Young due to an erroneous jury charge urging a guilty verdict on deposits after the bank’s failing condition. Nevada lacks banking statutes, prompting concern over legal guidance.
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Ermin
Young-Boal Bank
Young
Boal
Murphy
Nevada
Goldfield Lan
Inventions and Proposals in Early 1900s News
Reports note D Robertson of Leadville inventing a ore reduction process claimed to cost 90 cents a ton and raise ore value by 20 percent. Roosevelt lobbied to block absolute prohibition in Oklahoma and Indian Territory charters. The U S Brewing Association pressed for beer friendly provisions at the White House. The Tehuantepec Railroad nears completion, predicted six months to use, with Mexico expected to gain freight revenue during the Panama Canal delay. Kansas City investors in Goldfield Crayton Mining report ore assays from 900 to 15000 per ton, yet visitors find only 1.40 to 3.10 per ton.
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D. Robertson
Leadville
Col
Negro
Roosevelt
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
United States Brewing Association
White House
Mexico
Atlantic
Pacific
Panama
Mexican Republic
Panama Canal
Kansas Cty
Goldfield Crayton Mining Company
Diamondfield
Nev
Saloon owner bans drinkers in Wentworth card
Wentworth saloon keeper L Bergatreser announces a written exclude list for wives, friends, and relatives of drunken men. He says he pays heavy liquor taxes and has no wish to sell to the inebriated or destitute, urging donors to direct their money to better uses.
California Drought Closes Mines and Power Plants
Drought cripples Grace Valley and Nevada City with mine shutdowns due to water famine. The 50 year driest season drains reservoirs and leaves cattle feed scarce. Auburn reports limited domestic water, no mine or irrigation sales, and steam power replacing electric plants in Sacramento and nearby areas.
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California
Grace Valley
Nevada City
Cal
Auburn
California Electric Company
Sacramento
Serious Charges from Reno Seeks Grand Jury Probe
Reno correspondent reports Coroner John T. Read will seek a general investigation by the Washoe County Grand Jury into the county commissioners records for multiple years. He accuses Chairman T K Hymers of indirect involvement in contracts and exchanges business favors with the board. Hymers, a 20 year board member, is among Reno’s oldest businessmen. The Beatty Bullfrog Miner backs Malcomb L MacDonald for governor or US senator from Nevada.
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Reno
Sacramento Bee
John T. Read
Washoe County
Grand Jury
T. K. Hymers
Hyme
Beatty
Malcomb L. MacDonald
United States
Nevada
Reward Offered for Missing Stage Box in Nevada
A $100 reward is offered for the return of a canvas covered box shaped like a suitcase containing articles of value belonging to mining engineer HH Wheeler Co. The box, strapped with a 1 inch strap, was left July 30 near Pilot Knob between White Pine County and the Eureka & Palisade Railway depot in Eureka. The identification tag bears HH Wheeler Co. Contact Eureke or Ely stage office, Hagaman & Dial, Eureka Nevada, by September 28, 1905.
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Toent
Ely
Eureka
Pilot Knob
White Pine County
Eureka & Palisade
Hh, K. Wheeler Co
Eureke
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Eureka Lodge No
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H.C. McTensey
W. M
Hancoax
St. John's
St. John’s
T. A.M
H. C. McTensey
H. P. J. H. Junt
Eureka Loige
F. Hall
Srescen Reywoups
N. G
J. Brossewmn
Diamond Rebekah Lodge
Tavna Bratt
N. G. Kare Swick
Beatific’ Lodge No. 7
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Castle Hall
Smith & Richard
Beemesnamrr
Rerxouua
Eureka-Ely
G.L. Hacamann
Baws
Dian, Paors
U.S
Hamilton
Eureks
Iesias
Eareko
Eareks
Palisade
G. GC. Whitmore
Reese
SAC A
Tybho
Belmont
Reveille
Diamond
Alpha
Hay Ranch
Stockwell
G. D. Abbott
Superinendent
Bateman
Eureka Nevada
Vicinity
A. C. Harris
W. P. Burnett
Orrick
Epwarp
Onank Srs
RusivExce
Eureka County
LAW OF Mining
G. W. Brickendorf
Cheyenne
Wyo
Brickendorf
Sentinel
O. D. Green
Cain, Nicklesburg & CO
Thomas Rosselli
South Main St
Main Street
Taekiz
C. Hamilton
W. BE. Griffin
Spring Street
Burbea
South Dakota
Hagaman & Dial
Eureka, Nev
Bank OF Nevada
Virginia Street
Reno, Nevada
Daniel Meyer
R. L. Douglass
Moritz Scheeline
George F. Turrittin
P. L. Flanigan
Henry Anderson
A. G. Fletcher
A. C
Canada
Europa
Asia
Africa
Mussia, Scheeline
Osburn
Eves Howet
Merrill M, Fletcher
Granville A, Fletcher
Brown Hotel
Fletcher Bros
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