Eureka News Highlights From April 14 1917
Local items show Ralph Irwin returning from Monitor Valley, Mrs Berolo and infant visiting Salt Lake City, and George Potts visiting Eureka. The flag goes up on public buildings as Major Catlin departs for Salt Lake City and Florence Morrison improves. Power and Light wiring begins on Main Street, with several notable visits and a survey of railway freight. News includes the Eureka Land and Live Stock clipping plans, and aviation corps enlistment of Frederick Hinckley from Beowawe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Irwin
Eureka
Monitor Valley
Nye County
A. Berolo
Salt Lake City
George Potts
J. M. Requa
Palisade
H. G. Catlin
Florence Morrison
Eureka Power & Light Company
Main Street
A. E. Kimball
Eureka Land & Live Stock Company
Elko
Roberts
Measles Case Decline Prompt Eureka School Reopening
In the past week the Eureka area saw about six new measles cases with patients recovering. Most previously ill residents are back at work as the epidemic nears its end. Eureka schools will reopen Monday, April 16 after a two week closure.
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Eureka
Much Activity at Camp of Hamilton
Pat Gallagher, leasing the McEllin property at Hamilton, arrived in Ely on business. He says the old time camp is in better shape due to high silver and lead prices with nearly four cars of ore ready for shipment and a new contract with A Knight of McGill to haul ore to Eureka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Pat Gallagher
McEllin
Hamilton
Pat
A. Knight
McGill
Eureka
Allen Brothers
Jennie
Bambergers
Salt Lake City
Joe Valeski
Cornell
Edward McEllin
Daughter Born to Englebright at Potts Nevada
At Potts Nye County Nevada on April 3 1917 a daughter was born to the wife of G A Englebright.
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Potts
Nye County
Nevada
G. A. Englebright
Metal Market Quotations Reported for Thursday
The metal market notes silver at New York 73.2 cents per ounce and lead at New York 89 624 cents per ounce.
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New York
Eureka County Enlists for Government Aviation School
First reported Eureka County enlistment goes to the Government aviation school in San Diego California. Sheriff Mackey hosted a visit with Truman Collins and Indian squaw Peggy at the Eureka Court House. The two required assistance after exposure to poison from squirrel bait on Ruby Hill avenue. Thirty odd shearers arrived at Alpha Station and began work on Bidart Florio Domingo Recatume P Corta John Laval and Alex Agee flock. Weather improved after two cold days and provisions were sent from Eureka to the shearing ramp for a small army level operation.
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Government
San Diego
Cal
Eureka County
Mackey
Court House
Truman Collins
Squaw
Peggy
Eureka
Ruby Hill Avenue
Alpha Station
Bidart & Florio
Domingo Recatume
P. Corta
John Laval
Alex Agee
Johnny Siri Almost Killed Crossing to Palisade Tunnels
Johnny Siri of Palisade narrowly escaped death Thursday while approaching the Southern and Western Pacific railway tunnels near Palisade. Guards from the California National Guard, 24 soldiers and two officers, warned him and fired a shot causing him to dive for cover. He was arrested after a brief confrontation and later released.
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Johnny Siri
Palisade
Southern and Western Pacific Railway
California National Guard
Johnny
Siri
Humboldt River
Funeral of Angelo Franchi Held at Eureka
The funeral for Angelo Franchi was held on Saturday afternoon April 7 from his Prospect home. Rescue Hose Company members and Eureka residents joined the cortege, meeting at the canyon mouth and escorting the casket to the Catholic cemetery. Judge Peter Breen presided, with Mrs. John McNaughton and Misses Effie and Althea Eather singing at the grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelo Franchi
Sentinel
Prospect
Eureka
Rescue Hose Company
Prospect Road
Peter Breen
John McNaughton
Effie
Althea Eather
Flag Etiquette Rules On Raising Lowering Draping and Distress
The guide outlines flag handling norms: raise at sunrise or after, lower at sunset, blue field to north or east when draped, red white blue order for bunting, avoid flying at night, and an upside down flag signals distress. It emphasizes respectful treatment and correct display order.
Card of Thanks for Angelo Franchi Loss
We express gratitude to friends who helped during our bereavement the loss of our son and brother Angelo Franchi Mrs JosepH Franchi and family Mrs John Dimaoli
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Angelo Franchi
Joseph Franchi
John Dmpaol
Death of Mrs Mendoza Wendell in Eureka lineage
The death of Mrs. Mendoza Wendell a Eureka resident and former Eureka Public Schools teacher occurred at her Oakland California home on April 9 1917. She was 77 years old and survived by a daughter Mrs Donald MacNicol.
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M. Wendell
Mendoza Wendell
Eureka
Oakland
California
Donald MacNicol
Operations at Tybo
James F. O'Brien reports March operations at the Tybo mine 55 miles NW of Tonopah. Central upgrades include a new 165 HP diesel engine, a 500 cfm compressor, 75 kW generator, and steam hoist. Shaft work reaches 250 ft water level. Bunker shaft extends to 400 ft with plans to 320–330 ft sulphide zone. Ore shipments use trucks en route to Tonopah and existing smelters. a Tybo railroad link is planned.
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James F. O'Brien
Louisiana Consolidated Mining Company
Tybo
Tonopah
Cameron
Fairbanks-Morse
Louisiana Consolidated Company
Eureka
Ely
Guard Killed Guarded Southern Pacific Tunnel Near Elko
A Eureka telegram reports a soldier guarding a Southern Pacific railway tunnel near Tonka, east of Elko, was killed Wednesday night by two German sympathizers who opened fire after the guard found them in the tunnel. Two suspects were arrested. Investigators later found the Elko Russell Company powder house broken into and powder matching that used in the tunnel missing.
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Eureka
Southern Pacific Railway
Tonka
Elko
Russell Company
Louisiana Con Mine Buys Property Near Standard Oil
The Louisiana Con Mining Company purchased ground adjoining Standard Oil at Tonopah and will erect a warehouse for mine machinery, shipped in by train. A 165 horsepower engine to drive the dynamo for electricity has already arrived.
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Louisiana Con Mine
Louisiana Con Mining Company
Standard Oil Company
Tonopah
Moving Pictures Resume at Eu reka Opera House
The moving pictures reopen in Eureka at the Opera House with Friday and Sunday showings. A new part of the projector caused the ending of The Morals of Marcus to be delayed and will be shown Sunday before Blanche Sweet in Warrens of Virginia. The Bargain, set in the Grand Canyon, is scheduled for Friday April 20, with 8 pm start.
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Eureka
Opera House
Moving Picture Machine
Marcus
Blanche Sweet
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Nevada News Briefs Highlight Enlistments and Local Developments
Seven enlistments for service in the United States army are the record for two days' work by Elko's recruiting office. Lincoln County mines suffer labor shortages, with Bristol also hampered by lack of first class miners. Nevada University cadet corps officers may face call to colors. former cadets may not. A hotel project worth about 35,000 dollars is planned for Deeth, Elko County, with most stock sold. Wells principal C. R. Durrell shows improvement after injuries. Las Vegas grammar school principal J. E. Wall fined for assault. payment arranged. Reno's P. L. Flanigan seeks federal appraiser post for Nevada lands. A. W. Hendrick also in contention. John J. Mullin resigns as chairman of the Nevada Industrial Insurance Commission to join a Salt Lake firm with 10,000 dollar salary.
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United States Army
Elko
Lincoln County
Pioche
Bristol
Washington
Nevada University Cadet Corps
Cadet Corps
Deeth
Elko County
C. R. Durrell
Wells High School
California
Wells
J. E. Wall
Las Vegas
Reno Journal
P. L. Flanigan
Nevada Land Development
Nevada
Secretary of Treasury
William G. McAdoo
A. W. Hendrick
University of Nevada
John J. Mullin
Nevada Industrial Insurance Commission
Boyle
Mullin
Salt Lake
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Eeur
Glen Moore
Nick Ratto
the Sentinel
Farnsworth
Connolly
Huebner
Bernard Damele
Pietrina Damele
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Bros.’ Hospital
Oak Station
Frederick G. Hinckley
Beowawe
Aviation Corps
Reno
Eka
Wear Elko
State News
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