Bullion district eyes new mining rush in lander county
Reno Journal reports from Bullion now renamed Lander County where George Bertachy notes a booming camp with about 100 men developing claims. New Corral Canyon strike yields free gold and several mines including Clipper Utah Marvin Isle Dutchman Altenberg Finnegan Moos show rich ore. Sil ver King Silver Side Lovey and Gray Eagle produce. Hallion mine slated shafting, with a big sulphite vein found to $1000 per ton. Also notes Beowawe rail link and statewide reapportionment talk for Assembly and Senate based on population shifts from mining booms.
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Reno
Bullion
George Beortachy
Rovio
Lander
Corral Canyon
Battle Mountain
The
Clipper
Utah
Lincoln and
Colburn
Goldfeld
Marvin-Isle
Dutchman
Colorado Springs
Altenberg
Finnegan
Moos
Silver King
Lovey
Gray Eagle
Seward
Hallion
Bertschy
Beowawe
Eureka County
Balliom
Sheriff Takes Boom Town in Nevada Mining Tale
The Goldfeld Tribune reports Monarch, a desert town near Belmont, faces turmoil as Benjamin Blanchard, its foster father, flees with assets and debts. Deputies seize attachments totaling about twenty thousand dollars, while To nopah and Manhattan businessmen seek repayment. Skeptics claim Blanchard took Nevada gold and may not return, leaving the townsite company with little value.
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Monarch
Mystery
Ralston Desert
Belmont
Goldfeld Tribune
Benjamin Blanchard
Wlarm
Tonopah
Manhattan
Blanchard
Nevada
Judge Brown Attacked on Nevada Northern Railway Trip
Judge George W. Brown of the Fourth Judicial District of Nevada was knocked down and roughly handled by brakeman Bennett during a Railroad Day trip to Ely. A dispute over a ticket prompted the incident. Bennett was reportedly intoxicated and promptly discharged by the Nevada Northern Railway, which apologized for the act.
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Brown
George 8
Fourth Judicial District of
Nevada
Bennett
Nevada Northern Railway
Ely
Colonists Rates Reduced to California and Pacific Points
The Southern Pacific Company cuts one way second class colonist fares from Chicago St Louis Memphis New Orleans and surrounding areas to California and intermediate points through October 15. The reduced rates aim to spur travel to the Pacific Coast and aid national development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Company
Chicago
St. Louis
Memphis
New Orleans
California
Pacific Conant
Innovation in Nevada Politics No Votes Buy Pledge
In Reno 1906, Democrats and Republicans pledged not to corrupt the vote, with Fusion State Committee Chair John Considine and Republican Chair G. P. Turrittin agreeing to end campaign doodles and money for floaters. The meeting on Center Street produced mutual assurances to curb corruption.
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John L. Considine
Fusion State Committee
G. P. Turrittin
Republican State Committee
Center Street
John
Reno Gazette
Ely Mining Firms in Battle Over Chainman Property
The Chainman Mining and Electric Company sues Nevada Consolidated Copper Mining to set aside a sale of the Chainman six claims and mill. It seeks restoration of the mill, town assets, a power system, and water rights valued at about 1 1/2 million, with damages of 810,000 claimed. The Nevada Consolidated, linked to Guggenheims, dismantled the mill and took possession of facilities in Lane City and Ely, provoking the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chainman Mining and Electric Company
Ely
Nevada Cone
Chainman
Nevada Consolidated
Chainman Group
Ite Mill
Chainman Company
William McGill
J. P. McOmie
Buckskin Watson
Joana
New York
Pennsylvania
Lane City
Rureka
Guggenheims
Nevada Cou
Nevada Northern Railway
Cobre
Former Constable Wealthed by Smoky Novel Gift
Wadsworth figure Warren T. Golding, once constable, is described as now wealthy after receiving a $60,000 check from Frank Novel known as Smoky. Sources claim Smoky secured $870,000 for Tonopah property and Golding’s favors prompted the payment, per Reno Gazette reports from Wadsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadsworth
Warren T. Golding
Frank Novel
Smoky
Abandon Tenderloin Project in Reno Tenement Plans
The syndicate behind a large 100 room single story building on Second street Reno near a passenger bridge from the south side residence area announced plans to use the building as a tenement. Public opinion opposed the location for the ill chosen house and owners feared prosecutions and social ostracism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Street
Reno
Cuban Revolt Tangles Cuba and Invested Country Faces Unrest
The article traces Cuba’s mid August revolution, U.S. intervention under President Roosevelt, and the impact on foreign investment. It notes the Ceasefire mission aboard the Des Moines, the spending and debt issues, and Gonzales de Quesada’s ties to Havana politics, plus the Mint’s silver purchase in Denver.
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Bacon
Atte Department
Tampa
Des Moines
Iiasion
Roosevelt
Quesada
Cuba
Tor Peare
Congress
Malwa
Senor Palma
Paula
Denver
Havana
Pesmi
Capota
Senor Gonzales de Quesada
New York City
College of the City of New York
Columbia University
Spain
Marquis de Sapta Cro
Mendez Capote
Palma
University of Havana
Matanzas
Tragedy near Cherry Creek Rancher Kills Wife Then Himself
In Cherry Creek Nevada a Snake Valley rancher Horace Baker attacked his wife with a knife, inflicting serious injuries, then swallowed strychnine and died. Baker, once at an insane asylum, had been discharged as cured. News mentions Tonopah coal deposits and potential savings, with Pittsburg syndicate developing Coaldale coal for industry. Joe Gans demands terms for a rematch with Battling Nelson, seeking $20,000 to fight and $10,000 for his end while Nelson would receive $8,000.
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Cherry Creek
Nevada
Snake Valley
Horace Baker
Baker
Insane Asylum
Tonopah
Mtoh
Coaldale
Pittsburg
Gaus
St. Joseph
Joe Gans
Battling Nelson
Nelson
Voter Registry List and Objections Process Noted
A registry notice lists numerous names of registered voters and prescribes objections to the right to vote must be filed with the Registry Agent by 6 am on the fourth day before the election. It directs erroneous names to appear at the Registry Agent's office to correct errors before the election date.
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Sones Wit Sones
George W
Kenyon
George
Kern
Joba Lens
Jobo
Lonalae
Jenes McDonald
Olony McKionon
Mile Meuiride
Patrick Pratt
Oott
Drane Fouis
James T
Patrick J
Thomas A
Thornton BP
Turber
Whitmore
Weilborn
Andrew
Wiseman Jamoa
J Walker
Jonatha Walker
Joseph C Ward Cherlon Yaiee
Young Walter I
J.P
Jevnds
Actress Mabelle Gilman Leaves Corey for Riggs Heir
Paris dispatch reports actress Mabelle Gilman has deserted William E. Corey and shifted her affections to Walter Riggs, son of Riggs the Washington banker who founded Riggs National Bank. Corey reportedly rages as travel notes place the pair together in Europe.
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Boston
Paris
Mabelle Gilman
William E. Corey
Stel Trost
Corey
Son of
Riggs
Washington, D.C
Riggs National Bank
Walter
Mabelle
Classified Advertisement Notice for Local Eureka Ads
Notice offers four line limit ads for fifty cents a month. WANTED placement for a housekeeper with two children seeking location and reference. provide address via P O Box 41 Eureka Nevada. Local listings reflect traditional small town classifieds with job and service requests.
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P. O. Box 41
Eureka
Nevada
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Carson
ELY Mining Companies
Gonzales Im Quabada
Mint
Mi W. Harper
Eureka Cash
Colorado
NEW Today
Peapeie
Bailey George D Barone
Charter P
Barner
Jone Friewcbl
Houts Kageneery
Drew Geregitea Dreds
Thomas Olttsrd
Zak Connors
Joie Callahe
Job Carolan Thiehard J Celanel
Cathorman
Harry D Carney
Ok Featel Davin Connor J Downey
Daniel Telaney
Robert J
Degiovanni
Gaaper Denprer
Charon Davie
John Keert
Dotin
W. Ryans Breet
Eureka Lodge Directory
Eureka Lodge No
Masonic Hall
F. Goiprxa
W. M. Jons Hascoox, Sr
St. John’s
HK. A. M
Eowanp Krave
P. J. H. Sung
LO. C. F
Vislt
Astove Peunanis
N. G. F. J. Brossewan
Diamond Rebekah Lodge
C.F
I. C.C
Ylelt
Marp Stewart
Kate Schor
Beatific Lodge No. 7
K. of
Castle Hall
Smith & Rickard
G. A. Furvcuma
Altest
D. E. Nosravsa
Washington
Mies
Gtlalar
William
the Brown Hotel
Old Crow and
Hermitage Whiskles
J. Carter Miller
Eureka Brewery
Eureka’s
Paul Yost
Main & Clark Streets
Hot Creek and
Tonkin
Hageman
Engers and Frebelt
Lewes Hareke
U. S
Hot Creek
C. C. Whitmore
John McKernan
Ruby Hill Avenue
Eureka & Palisade Railway
Palisade
S. A
P. A
Hamilton
Tybo
Reveille
Tema
Land Palisade
G. D. Abbott
Fred T. Doll
EL WF
Eureka and Vicinity
Eureka Cash Store
Expresa
J. B. Biale
Giant Powder Co
Consolidated
Phil
Paroni
South Main Street
Ruby Hill
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