Contention with Canada at Alaska boundary hearing
The Alaska boundary case in London argues the 1825 Russia Britain treaty meaning not a new boundary but interpreting the treaty that fixed a boundary Great Britain accepted in 1895 and 1867 when Alaska joined the United States. Canada seeks sea access while the U S rights remain unaddressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Lendon
Russia
Great Britain
United States
London
Canada
Wall Street Narrows Losses After Fashion of a Hangover
The passage compares Wall Street to a sports term the teenjammer or a morning after, describing sharp operators who fattened on the stock market by exploiting the hide market. After a reckoning, they lose their gains, lamenting as if entitled to sympathy.
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Wall Street
Sydney trades unionists push for six hour day
From Sydney Australia word that trades unionists are about to start agitation for a six hour day. The eight hour day is established there and men seek still fewer hours. They also want a full holiday on Saturday rather than a half holiday. The question arises where will this end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Australia
Rail freight rate hike sparks labor cost concerns
The commentary notes that railroads plan higher freight rates due to higher labor costs, questioning how workers earning fixed salaries will fare as prices rise and costs shift to consumers. It argues the consumer ultimately bears the burden of rising costs amid industry wage pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
First Land Sale Marking Irish Act Era
The first sale of land under the Irish Land Act, involving much of the Duke of Leinster’s domain, is described as a hopeful opening to an era promising good will and happiness for a long-suffering people.
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Duke of Leinster
Mining News From the West and Nevada Mines Prosper
The Elko Independent reports Rocky Mountain Oil again resumed work after a weeks long shutdown. Non union miners shipped into Searchlight refused to work below union scale. Wide West mill at Cherry Creek Nev started and operated well. Assessor Ingalls taxed Alpine mines bullion $1700 for six months. Copper ore from Sodaville bonded by Salt Lakers hits market with 11 percent copper 13 gold and minor silver. Cour d Alene towns report 2500+ miners employed at $3 to $5 daily as jails empty and order holds. Mint Director notes more gold mined in 1902 with silver down. Colorado leads with 28.468 million gold and total 86.776 million, Alaska adds 2 million gold to 8.445 million, California 16.792 million. Humbert jailed in Tonopah for embezzlement. Sovereign Grand Lodge Odd Fellows to meet in San Francisco next year.
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Wide West
Cherry Creek
White Pine County
Nev
Lynch & O'Meara
Ingalls
Lone Mountain
Hawthorne Bulletin
Sodaville
Nevada
Asaly
Colorado
Alaska
California
Sheriff Cushing Faces Bond Challenge After Tonopah Critique
The Tonopah Bonanza accuses Nye County Sheriff Cushing of ignoring statutes, allowing bias to influence duties, and failing to gather evidence in the murder of a Chinaman last week. It notes personnel changes and calls for resignations or enforcement of law, with bondholders seeking release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonopah Bonanza
Qoshing
Nye
Tonopah
T. L. Oddie
H.C. Brougher
Cushing
George Wingfield
Senator Bell
Feud over Union Pacific case and Nevada irrigation boom
Ten million letters moved through the Dead Letter Office with money totaling 1.49 million dollars. In Boise a death by own action club shows three young women have died in months. The Talbot Taylor stock voting case against Union Pacific was dismissed by the appeals court. Victor Daily Record staff were arrested and the paper closed on sedition charges. Nevada irrigation drew 500 plus applications as land may soon be available. Reports say Harriman and Loeb & Co. are selling joint interests and Harriman may resign to align with Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Talbot J. Taylor
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific Company
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
New York
Victor
Colorado
Victor Daily Record
Miners’ Union
Post Office
L. H. Taylor
Nevada
E. H. Harriman
Kuban, Loeb & Co
Harriman
Union Pacific System
Morgan
Western Pacific Feeder Route Advances With Engineering Crews
George L. Dillman chief engineer of the Western Pacific Railroad reports progress on the new line from Salt Lake City to San Francisco. Thirteen engineering corps are lining out the route and construction has begun, signaling the Gould system as a precursor to a new transcontinental feeder. Winnemucca Standard Suspends. The Humboldt Standard published at Winnemucca Nevada suspends after accepting an offer from another city. the SENTINEL and Nevada journals wish them success in their new field.
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Western Pacific
Gould
George L. Dillman
Western Pacific Railroad
San Francisco
Salt Lake
Winnemucca
Goulds and Rockefellers Oppose Smelter Trust in Wallace
The Federal Mining and Smelting Company, led by the Goulds and Rockefellers, operates six mines in Idaho and nearby areas with Spokane headquarters and Wallace offices. Manager E. J. Roberts oversees operations. W. Clayton Miller is local manager. About 1000 workers employed. production figures unavailable. Rivalry allegedly exists with American Smelting and Refining Company, though not independently verifiable.
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Smelter Trust
Federal Mining & Smelting Company
Goulds
Rockefellers
Wallace
Idaho
Spokane
E. J. Roberts
Finch & Campbell
W. Clayton Miller
Last Chance
Black Hawk
Wardper
Standani
Mammoth
Mace
Tiger-Poorman
Ella
Burke
American Smelting & Refining Company
Measles In Carson And Other Nevada Notes
State news items report measles appearing in Carson with local concern. Lyon County editor Fairbanks gifts an 80 pound gown to Reno Chamber of Commerce. Gardnerville figures may face Douglass County grand jury over a sensational scandal. Lovelock rural delivery blocked for low subscriber counts. Ex Governor Adams plans a larger gypsum plaster mill in Empire doubling capacity. Reno charter debate questions real estate ownership for voting. Dayton divorce Hanson v Hanson advances with racy testimony anticipated. Eiko County surveyor Hawes maps a site in Lamoille canyon for an electric plant, Hans ell to erect. running by early next year. Mrs. E C Miller of Spanish Spring seeks divorce and husband accused of threats to kill. Virginia & Truckee shops to install an oil-fired boiler. current payroll peaks in ten years. Mrs Bartine of Carson injured by a horse dash in Dover New Jersey. F M Arandall waives exam. Nye County grand jury to hear. Bail set at 5000 for Zumstein Jackson Breusig Billings. Arson cases tied to Halleck fire. Halleck fires and Bachman hay losses total about 1200 to 1500 dollars. Johnson linked to Halleck and Ruby Valley fires. age mid-twenties, weak mind per Elko Independent.
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Lovelock Valley
Adams
Nevada
Empire
Reno
Dayton
Hanson
Lyon County
Hawes
Eiko County
Lamoille Canyon
Hansell
Weils Herald
John Hampton
Raby Valley
Clark
Ham McCain
Halleck
Curtiss Johnson
Johnson
Sam Bachman
Ruby Valley
Bachman
Elko Independent
Railway agent surveys Pioche mines for future spur
An agent of the Salt Lake and San Pedro Railway Company inspects Pioche mines to report to Senator W. A. Clark on ore shipment prospects. The decision to build a spur hinges on this report, affecting Pioche's future prosperity.
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Pioche
Salt Lake
A Dry Subject Is Water News From Nevada
The Reno Journal warns that Pyramid Lake will dry up if no water enters for a century. The Dispatch notes the reporter has not seen water for over thirty years but remains unfazed. New Today lists bills passed.
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Reno Journal
Pyramid Lake
Journal
Wadsworth Dispatch
County Commissioners Meeting Seeks Allowances
County commissioners meeting notes dated September 30, 1903 approve allowances for named individuals list of payments to be made as recorded. The document outlines authority to grant funds and the ordering of payments to specific persons.
Phillip Humbert Murdered At Berlin Area Cabin
Phillip Humbert, longtime Austin resident, was killed by a gunshot in the back of the head in his Union Canyon cabin near Berlin on September 23. His burned cabin concealed the crime, with no clue yet to the murderer. authorities note he recently had around 00 in his possession, suggesting robbery. The Douglas County Creamery business volume exceeds 1200000 per year or 100000 a month.
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Phillip Humbert
Austin
Union Canyon
Berlin
Douglas County
New President for Harriman Lines Assigned in Ogden
Horace G. Burt, president of Union Pacific, to be installed as acting general manager of Southern Pacific at Harriman directors' meeting in Ogden next month. Burt will oversee extensive planned improvements and new line expansions, authorizing him to extend his authority over Southern Pacific for a period.
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Union Pacific
Harriman Hong
Omaha
Nebraska
Harriman Lines
Ogden
Horace G. Burt
The
Union
Southern Pacific
Bart
Harriman Hines
Harriman
Burt
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Eureka Sentinel
Mines and Mining
Rocky Mountain Oil Company
Cour d'Alene
W. T. Humbert
Willis Newton
Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Nye County
Goulds and Rockefellers
State News
Carson
Fairbanks
Lyon County Times
Reno Chamber of Commerce
Mason Valley
Douglass County Grand Jury
E. C. Miller
Spanish Spring Valley
Virginia & Truckee
Dover
New Jersey
H. F. Bartine
F. M. Arandall
H. Zumstein
O. M. Jackson
H. A. Breusig
Frank Billings
Mt Roly Hill
Eureka County
James H. Jury
Roby Hill
Euraka County
James Jory
Redrath
Cornwall
England
NEW Today
BULA
D.ibbie
Uae
Raphei
Ancecancensee
J.P. Raine
Mare Hops
Csmne-Seovene
Miles
UDO Eure
Ernest Mai
W. Brown
E. Pbull
Ar Sadler
Voce
Zadowenn
Fetal
Mile
Miles Age
Nostross
James Williams
Mann
Brurke
Fletcner
Crane
Henderson
Parlin
Wu. Donnelly
Kitchen Urice Delaney
Eeeney
Tohn Donna
Hooper
Wid. Harris
L. Thompaor
C. Hamilton
W. E. Griffin House
Spring Street
Sureka
Eureka Consolidated Mining Company
Pine Street
F. Mu
Hlp. Bush
Newark Valley
Flori & Sire
A. C. Flori
S,j. Sire
Flori
Eureka
Flors & Sire
White Ping County
Schneider Drug Store
Department of Pharmacy and Chemistry
University of California
Drea
H. M. Schneider
Johnson Mercantile Company
Hiram Johnson
Hylton & Williams
Roller Mill
South Fork
Elko County
Philip Paroni
the People’s Drug Company
R.A. Laird
Frank Kopp
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