Nev. Sheepmen form group to tackle scab pest
A Sept meeting in Elko formed a temporary Wool Growers Association with John Henderson as President R H Mallett Secretary and H J Jones Treasurer. U S Inspector Dr S C Babson urged radical action to eradicate scab, proposing state support and Bureau of Animal Industry help. A permanent group is planned for Oct 27. High mining wages draw workers statewide as Nevada miners recruit from Colorado Arizona Idaho and New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filko County
O. B. Henderson
Elko
John Henderson
R. H. Mallett
H.J. Jones
8. C. Babson
United States
Nevada
Bureau of Animal Industry
Hickox
Colorado
Arizona
Idaho
New Mexico
Tonopah Fire Rebuilds Turners at $10000 Cost
State news reports Turner bongs burned in Tonopah will be rebuilt at a $10000 expense. Other items note Reno land offers refused, Tonopah escape, municipal reform push, a Reno talent contest ending in two hours five minutes, a Negro Socialist speech in Reno, a near riot threat, and a prison theater gift. The Combination mine halt follows a federal suit over extra lateral rights affecting Slim Jim Fraction and Mohawk No. 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Avausino
Center Street
Reno
Quo B. K. Gillespie
Tonopah
Oliver W. Kay
The
Sun
Manhattan
Tonopal
H. W. Parsons
Sparks
J. J. Moore
Moore
Georginia Harper Theatrical Company
Carson State Prison
Mise Harper
Nevada
Goldfield
Federal Court
San Francisco
Mizpah Club Plans New ThreeStory Clubhouse
To Build Club House The Mizpah Club plans a three story stone building on Brougher avenue and Summit Street at a cost of forty thousand dollars. The lower floor will house the Stock Exchange while the second and third floors will be used by the club. The structure will be well furnished. Sold by Eureka Cash Store features W Harper whiskey as a preferred brand for social gatherings and house needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mizpah Club
Tonopak
Haa
Brougher Avenue
Summit Street
Stock Exchange
Organized Labor to Oppose President’s Son-in-Law in Ohio Race
Labor groups rally to nominate Thomas Bentham of the Miners Union to challenge Nick Longworth in Ohio’s First District. Bentham, a top state union leader, is popular with unions and many district voters, signaling a hard-fought renomination battle amid prior warnings from Samuel Gompers. Record-breaking train runs halted after Nevada wrecks. Southern Pacific bans further attempts at such speeds. An engineer previously ran Sparks to Winnemucca, 174 miles in 176 minutes, with four stops, carrying passengers at 80 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organized Labor
Ned
Nick Longworth
Congress
Ohio
Thomas Bentham
Miners’ Union
Bentham
Longworth
Sammel Gompers
Uwaiona
Nevada
Southern Pacific Company
Sparks
Winnemucca
Mes
Bullion District Nears Peak With Rich New Finds
Eleven properties join the Bullion mining district as Gold Quartz ships richer ore surpassing 400 per ton in gold value, while Utah property owners Lakin and Golburn send a second shipment expected to yield over 200 in lead and silver. The Dutchman, Moose, and Bald mountain discoveries point to a thriving, expansive ore belt with ongoing development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullion
Anderson
Utah
Lakin and Golburn
Salt Lake
Bullion Venture Company
Colorado Springs
Martin Ishe
Sewell and
Austin Op
Bald Mountain
Corral Canyon
Lander
Tenabo
Beowawe
Reno Gazette
Fatally Shot Saloonkeeper in Wadsworth Incident
Robert Cozzens a Wadsworth saloonkeeper was fatally shot after an September 28 confrontation with Martin Renzia a Freshman. The two men had been drinking when Renzia practiced rifle movements and Cozzens attempted to disarm him. A struggle followed and a bullet struck Cozzens in the groin leaving him seriously wounded. Renzia allegedly fired with a revolver after being knocked down. Both were arrested. Mining location blanks for sale at the Suytixes office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cozzens
Wadsworth
Cardacal
Martin Renzia
Renzia
Cozzens
Cozens
Corsona
Lincoln County's Affairs Plunge Deeper Into Crisis
Lincoln County Nevada faces mounting financial chaos as officials missed annual property appraisements and failed to register mortgages for taxation. State tax collection stalls, bonds falter, and records are irregular, with experts unable to produce clear financial reports. The county, once vast, is described as the largest and worst off financially. Also, J W Brewster Jr, former Cripple Creek resident, was expelled from Goldfield amid union tensions and walked to Tonopah claiming no Colorado labor ties.
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Lincoln County
Nevada
Grunty
United States
Goldfield
J. W. Brewster, Jr
Cripple Creek
Col
Brewster
Colorado
Tonopah
Pen Picture Of George Gould In Wall Street Daily News
The Wall Street Daily News profiles George Gould as a popular New Yorker with a large family and vast business interests. Born in the city, he was educated privately and learned from experience, married to an actress, and heads multiple railroads while his rivals joke that “all is not Gould’s that glides.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Daily News
George Gould
George
Bat
Gould
Ruth and Mary Ridgaley Schott Fragmented Verse
Fragmentary poem lines describe Ruth in cornfield light and a distant Mary Ridgaley Schott with unwelcoming stance. The piece compares harvest imagery to a personal invitation and shaded emotions, lacking a clear narrative or full context.
Nevada Amendment Votes on Tax of Patented Mines
Voters will decide a proposed constitutional amendment in Nevada to set a uniform tax rule for real property and to assess patented mines at not less than five hundred dollars unless one hundred dollars in labor was performed that year. Also notes a sheep dipping mandate for out of state shipment by Dr. George S. Hickox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
State of
George S. Hickox
Government Inspection Service
Reno
Uri F. Tyler
Hobsonville
Eureka County
United States
Mining Tax Notice for Eureka County Proceeds
Notice that taxes on the proceeds of the mines in Eureka County for the quarter ending September 30, 1900 are due and payable. The assessor enforces the tax law strictly, and HG McTiernan is the Eureka County assessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka County
HG. McTer
Nevada
Holdover Senators in 1908 Campaign Draw Fire
Reno dispatch reports holdover State Senators loom over Nevada’s 1908 campaign as Democrats back Newlands for re election and Republicans prepare to nominate their strongest man. The push aims to control Senate seats across counties while party leaders pledge a vigorous fight. In Nye County Round Mountain Miners Union converts hall to a schoolhouse funded by free contributions with seven or eight grades opening soon.
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Reno
Sacramento Bee
Nevada
United States
Francis G. Newlauss
Javumboni
Newlands
Senate
Union Miners’ Hall
Round Mountain
Nye
Miners’ Union
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Wool Growers’ Association
U. S
State News
W. Harper
Eureka Cash Store
Nicholas Longworth
Bullion District
New
Nevada Camp
Suytixes
George J. Gould
Ruth
Thomas
Mary Ridgaley Schott
Eureka Lodge Directory
Eureka Lodge No
Eureka Lodge No. 16
Masonic ‘Tall
H. F. Goupixa
W. M
Joan Hascoox
St. John’s
St. John's
Masonic Hall
Epwanp Kracs
H. P, J, H, Jong
C. F
Mets
A.M
F. Hall
T Ofclock
Mareh
Aupeil
Will
Anrown Fansanns, N. G. F. J. Baossemen
Diamond Rebeked
Eureka & Palisade
Eureks
Palisade
Eureka
Ely
Hamilton
Tybo
Belmont
Reveille
Sianten
Wea
Beatific Lodge Ko
K. of P
Diamond Hall
Stith & Richard
Korea
Alpha
Hay Y Banc
Palimde
G. D. Abbott
D. E. Nowinosa K
Addreee, P. O
Sotary
John McKernan
Ruby Hill Avenue
People’s Meat Market
Beason
Ruby Hill
William Zadow
Main Street
Old Crow and Hermitage
J. Carter Miller
Eureka Brewery
Eureka’s
Paul Yost
Main & Clark Streets
Hot Creek
Tonkin
Kureka
Advan
Hamilto
C. C. Whitmore
Henderson Banking Company
Jons Henperson
Paesmeyr
L. O
Henpenson
Vick
Haypen HespErson
Casmen
Pioneer Bottling Works
Rte
Eta
F. J. Brossemer
Prop
Eureka, Nevada
Phil
Paroni
South Main Street
Raby Hill
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