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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1922
Page
3
In a satirical tone the Tonopah Times reports Fatty Arbuckle’s acquittal by a third jury on manslaughter charges. It notes the foreman apologized to Arbuckle and argues public opinion will judge the case more than courts. The piece condemns sensationalism and film industry power.
Las Vegas city commissioners approve a $75,000 bond for school expansion while Lucky Boy mine ore from Hawthorne prompts regional interest. Fernley doubles crop plan to 115 acres. a Winnemucca road meeting on June 9–10 draws Idaho and Nevada delegates. Elko youths paroled from prison for grand larceny. a Falcon rancher is wounded in a fence dispute. Humboldt forest stockmen plan 14 miles of gr111 fence. F N Fletcher resigns as State Tax Commission secretary to lead Reno’s Nevada Public Economy League. Lamb sale nets $5.50 per head in Elko. Hobart Estate Lumber buys Word Lumber in Lovelock. Radio concerts promised in Lovelock with Magnavox. Fleeces sold to Boston buyers for 30 cents per pound. Williams ranch sale near Mount Me to A Philippini valued at $70,000. four thousand acres and a thousand cattle transferred. Fallon Holstein cow yields 476 pounds in the region.
The Biological Survey reports progress in hunting predatory animals in March. Dart 34 hunters worked 939 days, killing 319 predatory animals including 64 bobcats and 265 coyotes, plus 20 fur bearers. Unborn pups and kits totaled 11, with total predatory destrucion at 420. High hunter was George H. Cox of Strawberry, White Pine County, with 29 animals. second place tied between J. J. Grimes of Lyon County and Ollie Cox of Eureka County with 23 each. R. W. Stewart of Washoe County and F. B. Crofut of Eureka County also contributed. The report notes poison use and requests authentic antelope sightings across Nevada for locality and trend data.
The quartz mill owned by Elko Prince Mining Company in Gold Circle camp was burned to the ground around 5 a.m. Tuesday. The fire started from gasoline tank explosion lit by a miner’s lamp, destroying the cyanide plant though the precipitate tank’s gold contents were saved by quick action. The mill, installed six years ago, produced from rich ore from the Elko Prince mine, the district’s deepest. The loss impacts many district workers and residents.
Reno Gazette reports Governor Emmet D. Boyle has completed moving to a home on Sixth Street near Lake Street and will maintain an overall residence at the capital. He previously opened engineering offices in Reno and began work on the house last year.
Nevada stockgrower reports early shearing delayed due to adverse weather. California crews offer to shear in Nevada if fair runs matched to California price of 12c and board for blades. Shearing set to begin at Battle Mountain on April 18 after agreement with shearers at 10c and board. Utah sets 10c without board.
Western Pacific passenger train No. 2 eastbound wrecked Saturday at about 3 20 near Eastman s ranch two miles below Winnemucca. The diner and day coach overturned. seven passengers were injured and taken to the local hospital.
One hundred twenty five miners at Gold Hill mines have walked out in protest of a shift-hour change by United Constock Company. About a third of underground workers stopped work to demand a flat five dollar daily wage for underground duty, while the existing rate remains five dollars for miners and four fifty for nuckers. The Gold Hill Miners Union did not join and continues under a prior agreement with the owners.
John F. Shaughnessy was reappointed to the Nevada Public Service Commission at a meeting of the railroad board consisting of the Governor Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General in the Attorney General's office. His previous term expired the first Monday in April but he remains in office until his successor is chosen and qualifies.
Tonopah April 14 William Colling arraigned in district court for rustling stock from Willow Creek Live Stock Company pleaded guilty without a lawyer. His sentence ranged from two to 14 years. Asked why he pleaded guilty he said I may be a horse thief but I am not a liar.
Sheriff pours 250 barrels of confiscated moonshine into the sewer at White Pine County amid official presence. Ludwig cement plant workers face croton oil incident with no compensation per Nevada industrial commission ruling. Elko County sees a major sale as J. L. Winter ranch near Whiterock changes hands to Garat & Co. for 60000 dollars. England's foot and mouth disease worsens with over 20000 cattle affected.
State Engineer Scrugham prepares Currant Creek water adjudication for Judge Aver Ml in Tonopah on August 12. The case, seen as an amicable settlement of long standing disputes, underscores Nevada water law issues to be presented for confirmation. A 1875 Territorial Enterprise copy tied the issue to a famed 1873 damages suit in Currant Creek.
In Eureka Nevada on April 17 1922 a baby girl of Mr and Mrs Thomas Clifford died or died shortly after birth. In Eureka Nevada on April 20 1922 a ten month old son of Mr and Mrs Caesar Prina died.
Carson Nev April 17 A recent survey by Frank W Ingram state commissioner of labor shows eight point four four percent of farming workers are insured under the Nevada Industrial Act. Public service employees stand at one hundred percent due to compulsory law with other industries ranging from seven point six nine percent in mining to sixty one point five in laundries. Mining workers make up fifty four percent of the state protected by the fund. Town farmers report most 1922 crops harvested.
Classified ad from Seabright California offers White Leghorns and other breeds including Buff Orpingtons and Rhode Island Reds with weekly shipments. price 2.60 dollars delivered with instructions from Gem Novelty Co. Box 1031 Corpus Christi Texas. also home attachments for sewing machines adjustable for hitching and picoting.
Western Machinery Co offers new and used machinery including ramps for sale and pipe in various sizes. They buy and trade all kinds of mining equipment, boilers, engines, lathes, motors, and complete plant dismantling. Write, phone, or wire for stock and prices from their Sixth Floor Judge Building office.
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