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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1917
Page
1
Senate Joint Resolution No. 33 relieves officers and enlisted miners from annual labor requirements during U S military service in the war with Germany. Mustering notice must be filed before year end to retain the claim, with six months post service or death extension.
Tonopah Times reports Nye County commissioners may revoke a saloon license held by two alien citizens brothers who have not applied for citizenship. Sheriff W H Thomas investigates verbal charges amid community pressure against privileges for noncitizens. In Elko, land office activity slows as war prompts army leniency letters and home steader concerns reduce filings.
Copper Canyon in Lander County goes dry by order of the board of county commissioners. All licenses revoked and saloons closed at 11 o clock in Wonder as the Wonder mine manager says he cannot keep his crew sober if saloons run wild.
Babson's Reports presents figures on soldier mortality and wounds from European armies. About 60 per thousand killed and 150 per thousand wounded, with many wounded recovering. Disease largely controlled. skull and limb injuries noted. Drafted regulars often fare well. volunteers show higher mortality.
Salt Lake Tribune reports American Smelting & Refining Co general manager Charles W. Whitley asked customers to halt shipments for the rest of the week and then slow down to relieve congestion at the Murray smelter. Embargo possible if noncompliant. demand for coal and labor cited.
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