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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1906
Page
1
The New York Sun notes a rising tide to free courts from party politics as states push judicial independence. Editors urge reforms such as nonpartisan nominating primaries to protect impartial judges and reduce political control in California and elsewhere.
In Reno Journal editors urge Nevada to oppose the Dingley tariff as a grave economic blow to farmers and miners. They note the GOP aims to campaign on tariff issues and fear national wins in Ohio and Pennsylvania may influence state choices in November.
Vaqueros employed by buyers from the Southern States round up range horses in Nevada to supply Western stock for cotton fields. Buyers report a South stock shortage for field work and say thousands of horses and mules are being bought by contractors. Range horses will be taken to the South, broken for general work, and bred to heavier stock for winter field tasks.
Eugene V. Debs voiced strong doubt that William Jennings Bryan could be elected president in 1908 and predicted a contest between the Republican party aligned with capital and a Socialist movement backed by labor. He spoke in Sioux City Iowa on July 14 asserting Bryan would face little consensus if nominated and warned labor and capital could not unite under one banner.
The Republican Congressional Campaign Committee sticks to the Stand-pat tariff doctrine, surrendering to the Trusts who fund campaigns. Roosevelt’s alleged approval signals a break from his earlier stance, while critics argue the Stand-patters will not reform tariff abuses and serve monopolies by keeping high duties that plunder consumers.
Jefferson City July 26. Governor Folk addressed the Republican State Convention in the State Capitol announcing two candidates for Justice of the Supreme Court. Folk opened with a joke about escaping gas and spoke of governing for all the people while stressing that parties should stand for common good rather than partisanship.
The House defeated a proposed constitutional amendment for direct popular election of United States Senators, with 89 for and 86 against. The vote lacked the required two thirds, and the result reflects growing tensions between public sentiment and congressional power, prompting criticism of representatives who opposed the measure.
Several interesting points on electing two Nevada judges in the Second Judicial District. The 1905 Act calls for two judges from the vise trier comprising Washoe Churchill and Humboldt counties, with residences in Reno and Winnemucca, but assigns to nominating conventions the question of domicile. Earthquake clause six insurers with $15 000 020 in earthquake coverage threaten nonpayment of losses from the April fire, naming six companies including Commercial Union and Norwich Union.
In Carson Sink the second alfalfa crop is reported as the largest ever harvested, driven by limited water supply and government irrigation constraints. Senator W. W. Williams notes about 1000 tons already cut and expects total yields near 2600 tons from three crops.
The Nevada Supreme Court ruled that Martin Lotz could not be imprisoned for debt after being jailed for about two months for disobeying a court order to pay his wife's attorney fees in a pending divorce. The decision reverses the confinement tied to alimony and costs in Ormby County.
Nevada State Superintendent Gibson faces Republican press criticism over inmate escapes at the Nevada State Insane Asylum. Reports cite numerous escapes, alleged internal treachery, and discharged staff blamed by Gibson. He claims political prejudice behind the attack as a Board investigation proceeds. Virginia City militia to reorganize with many former members joining anew.
The Co operative Live Stock Commission Company of Denver launches a showdown with the Kansas City Live Stock Exchange. Plan to sell stock without commission and boycott Chicago and St Joseph exchanges. Independent firm to handle buying and selling, backing producers and packers in a price fight over commissions.
Hagee dispatch reports Queen Wilhelmina suffered a premature delivery on Monday night, casting gloom over Holland as officials announce no heir to the throne at this time. Recovery expected as condition improves with antistacy noted.
An order from the United States assay office in Helena allows reception of silver in gold deposits up to a 1 to 10 ratio. The change, effective August 1, reduces delays previously caused by the 1 to 30 ratio. San Francisco Mint may follow. Carson, Nevada likely to adopt similar terms. Also reports Archibald McDonnell, wealthy mining man, rejects Republican gubernatorial candidacy despite pressure. Mining location blanks offered at the Sentinel office.
A July dispatch quotes Governor John Sparks hedging on a re election bid. He says the matter will be discussed by the State Central Committees and that if there is demand he may run again, with party leaders deciding. The piece notes a potential rider for the Silver Fusion Convention and mentions other names tied to the gubernatorial question. An American Mining Congress bureau is described to aid investors by providing company information and property status.
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