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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1910
Page
2
Fortieth year edition notes that contrary to western state rumors Eureka faces no widespread want or destitution. Prices for staples mostly stable besides flour, merchants can supply goods though freight costs rise. Community remains confident conditions will improve and seeks to manage shortages.
The Ely Expositor controlled by acting Governor Dickerson accuses Judge Peter Breen of pressuring bank officials and misrepresenting actions taken during the Eureka County Bank closure. It defends Breen’s conduct as faithful to his duties and warns of potential notice to him.
List of recorded transactions in Eureka and Beowawe districts including mining deeds for the Pearl Nellie Tor nado Ruby Bell Good Hope Nos. 1 2 9 4 5 6 7 and related properties, quitclaim and warranty deeds, and parcel transfers with nominal consideration. Names include T M McCabe Lillian M Durieux Nevada Star Mining Co W O Rannelle George Wingfield Nellie Nowwrosa Laura Bourne and others.
A Gould led purchase of 2,400,000 shares of Pacific Express by Union Pacific rail interests places full control in the Gould faction. The move signals potential operation over Western Pacific and a break in the long standing Wabash Fargo monopoly. San Francisco notes predict competition may emerge in service areas as offices seek to grow trade and pursue new rates.
State Banking Board seeks a full statement of conditions for all banks in the state as of March 31. Judge Van Fleet of San Francisco sits in Carson replacing the ill judge. Numerous applicants seek the bank examiner post. Coroner's jury links a Riverside ditch death near Reno to Fred Cove of Alameda as accidental. J F Haley takes over Ely Expositor duties. Louis Leavitt to represent Nevada in Australian Rugby tour. departs May 21. Ely police pursue "Lucky Bob" Orr for slashing and attempted murder of George Fagan. Kirman withdraws from Wildes bond. new bond set at 250000 by April 14. W A Massey announces Republican gubernatorial bid from Reno. Emma Martin wins third prize in a hat trimming contest among 15000 entrants. Rail strike hits Tonopah and Goldfield lines. strikers favored, strikebreakers used, public sympathy with workers. Mina merchants and Tonopah, Goldfield block strikebreakers from services. locals resist strikes.
The State Banking Board reveals efforts to salvage the Eureka County Bank amid large loans tied to the Smith and Susich entities. Board members report prior banks in worse condition and cite asset transfers and pledged securities as central to stabilizing the institution and preserving depositors’ confidence.
In a speech, D. A. Dickerson, chairman of the Banking Board, defends actions after multiple bank collapses. He cites timely payouts at Bank of Pioneer and Bank of Manhattan and claims depositors received dollar for dollar, arguing against criticism of the State Banking Board’s duties amid the crisis.
Owen Cazier plans to cultivate 800 acres of sagebrush land by building a reservoir one mile north of Currant Creek ranch. The reservoir, completed recently by A R Whitehead, will store winter water for irrigation. A second large reservoir is planned for September to utilize waters north of the ranch.
The notice urges prompt accurate completion of the 1910 census. Enumerators will wear badges. The law requires every adult to provide prescribed information, kept confidential. A presidential proclamation reassures citizens it affects no taxation, military service, jury duty, schooling, immigration regulation, or law enforcement.
Ole Elliott of the Northern returned Monday from Tili pab to aid his car Dorris Renabout stranded at the Moorman ranch for days due to gasoline shortage while traveling between Ely and Goldfield. Guy E. Hill drove the Dorris machine into Ely Monday night and Elliott planned to refuel at Eureka but the entire town’s gasoline stocks were exhausted. He then proceeded to Slipah and finally reached the Moorman ranch after a challenging journey.
George Hale son of Mr and Mrs C G Hale owners of the old Bradley ranch in Pine Valley Eureka County died in Salt Lake City on Tuesday April 5 after a lingering illness from complications following pneumonia. The remains were shipped to Kiko for burial with services Friday April 8 at his parents home under Knights of Pythias auspices. Born and raised in Elko County he was about 80 and survived by four married sisters and one brother and sister.
Mrs. F Kenyon and sons George and Harvey, formerly of Carlin, who had been at Palisade, return to live near the M E Church in Williams. George accepts a position as day operator, and Harvey moves to the supply department of the Southern Pacific.
Wide earth cracks opened during winter or spring in Jake's valley White Pine County filling with water. Cattle stock were trapped as water-filled openings swallowed cattle at the lake formed by the flood. Riders were sent to guide animals away from danger near Captain William Moorman and Thomas Hosover's holdings.
The board approved lists of monetary allowances to named individuals at the county meeting held on April 8 1910. Specific amounts and recipients are detailed in the official minutes and include payments to several persons. The action follows standard county financial procedures and increases expenditures for listed services and needs.
The new shipping tariff establishes a rate of two and a half cents per pound. Eight G. Dye is appointed as Eureka agent to supply information and guidance to all shippers.
Master mechanic T Keeyean moved his family to Palinano for work while Rev T J Parker gave a lecture at the Palisade schoolhouse. J W Ebert and daughter Nettle with Mrs Mike McKinnon return from California for a funeral in Salt Lake. J T Murphy rebuilds after stock and high water damage with N Raines. Dead cattle clutter streets. county bridge work aids trade. Minoletti Brothers haul freight to Eureka and back, county roads improve between Eureka and Palisade, though progress stalls for days. Gillon opens Palisade office to move freight. J E Murray arrives with a No-tote locomotive and will run Palisade Buckhorn car service. Baxter of Wanately Construction visits Eureka, seeks bid for line reconstruction on the K P Railway amid hopes for nearby work.
The Reno court decision on fishing law does not erase license requirements. Judge Orr ruled the fishing law constitutional, but the licensing statute remains separate. Taft nominated Louis J. Coba and Earl W. Tremont for register and receiver at the Carson Land Office for four years, drawing congratulations from friends statewide.
Mapes of Eureka Mining District announces a limited set of black and white prints including the Pardy map plus Windfall and other mines adjoining in the Secret Canyon district. Price per map is 200 dollars by mail add five cents for postage.
Obituary notes the death of Dr Gyrus Hamilton, aged over 47, in Eureka California. He had recent knee issues but remained mentally sound. The death followed a morning visit by milkman John Williams and Dr Burnett, with Dr Burnett performing a heart stimulant before Hamilton died about an hour later. He was a respected dentist, native of Ohio, long a resident of Eureka, and a member of Eureka Odd Fellows No 22. The funeral was held Sunday at the Odd Fellows cemetery under the lodge's auspices.
Hope is entertained to fool mining circles that the Eureka and Palisade railroad will be reorganized and that flood damage will be quickly repaired so the old Eureka district can proceed with its rejuvenation. The property of the railroad company is deemed too valuable to be idle, with an easy solution expected.
A midnight blaze at the Goldfield Consolidated Mines mill in Goldfield Nevada caused about 250000 in damage. The fire started by a distillate explosion spread to the sampling department and stamp batteries, destroying a supplies storehouse valued at 40000. A 60 day shutdown is expected. the steel and coal mill is worth 1000000 and the Belmont 100 ton mill at Millora and the Goldfield Reduction Works may be taken over if idle.
The Indiana Republican Convention on April 5 adopted a platform that rejects the Payne Aldrich tariff law in favor of a protective tariff set to cover production cost differences. It also endorsed Senator Beveridge who again denounced the law as a trust made document and called for reforms including resource conservation, popular US Senate elections, injunction limits, and criminal civil code revisions. This first state convention of the year signals national GOP direction and policy tone.
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