20 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1912
Page
1
A Wonder News column reflects on desert mining life revealing constant uncertainty in daily life weather, ore prospects, and fortunes. It notes miners chase chances and gamble in isolated camps where outcomes shift quickly and predictability is rare, with humor about rainbows and risk.
John Rich named poundmaster of Oroville plans to collect 50 dogs per cont from the city and profit by skins meat oil and bones. He claims the dog flesh cures consumption and will feed his chickens while bones serve as fertilizer.
President Taft signals a law to protect potash fields from private entry and exploitation in Southern California. The act would restrict private use and ensure public control of mineral resources, reflecting ongoing efforts to regulate strategic commodities.
William Hopple, a 26 year old from Tecoma Nevada, patents an electrical intensifier for transmitting music and speech. He claims the device strengthens currents with repeaters to boost distant sound, possibly crossing oceans wirelessly. Tests include violin and voice tones heard clearly over distances, with demonstrations of city-to-city transmission.
A bill introduced by Taylor of Colorado proposes recalling federal judges by popular vote at presidential elections. A judge could be removed for lack of good behavior, and veterans would advise the President on a successor.
The Carson Appeal criticizes politicians who seek favorable editorial coverage in exchange for favors or payments. It argues such practices blur journalism’s integrity and equates political promotion with commercial barter, questioning the ethics of pre paid advertising in newspapers.
Lower freight rates on wool are set to begin May 1, with annual figures listed for Idaho Wyoming Nevada Montana and Utah. A. R. Stewart secretary of the Utah Wool Growers Association cites the Interstate Commerce Commission decision as the basis for the reductions. The article notes regional impacts and the effective date.
President Taft issues an order to break up a cattle monopoly in western Utah Green Canyon and Great Salt Lake desert. It designates springs and streams as public watering places, intended to aid small stock owners including cattle and sheep growers.
The Boston mine of Utah Copper Company closed following a walkout by 350 miners and muckers over wage demands. Workers sought a 50 cent raise to 3.00 a day for miners and 25 cents to 2.75 for muckers, a request the company refused. The company employs about 2200 workers.
General Frederick D. Grant, commander of the Department of the East and son of Ulysses S. Grant, died suddenly at midnight at the Hotel Buckingham. Doctors cited heart failure after a short illness marked by diabetes and digestive issues. he retired at 11 and was reported in better condition hours before his death.
The State Board of Pardons adjourned after granting eleven paroles twelve refusals and four paroles to be voted on later. Paroles were granted to H. E. Christie Jack Maher George Sylvester Mike Gordon Sid Clinton George Gibson T. F. Hogan James Kennedy J. J. Curtin Jerry Harrington and C. J. Preston. Denied parole were Jim Antone L. R. Haller William Miller James Gray O A McCarthy Dominguez J L Stone B Nelson R C Peavey J Tsnovich and J E Raymon. E S Kendrick denied a pardon E S Parks restored to citizenship petitions of H S Harris Jerry Munsey J G Valentine and T F Rowe were continued.
Congressman van California introduces bill in Washington to create Lake Tahoe National Park embracing the lake and 951 square miles surrounding it on the California Nevada line. The idea traces to a Native Sons meeting years ago that launched the park plan.
Clara Barton founder of the American Red Cross died April 1 at her Glen Echo Maryland home of chronic pneumonia. Born 1821 in Oxford Massachusetts she led battlefield relief from the Civil War through the Franco Prussian War and served as Red Cross president until 1904. She celebrated her ninety first birthday December 25 and had been honored by various nations.
Nevada State Journal proprietor George D. Kilborn denounces the divorce evil in the state and pledges to push constitutional amendment by the next legislature. He notes Reno's notoriety and criticizes those who profit from divorce cases while urging citizens to demand reform.
The Democratic Central Committee in Reno fixed May 14 as Nevada primary day and June 8 for the State Convention at Fallon. The convention allowed choosing presidential candidates on the primary ballot in absence of preferential primaries law.
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