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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1915
Page
4
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Peter August Peterson a Hamilton pioneer was found dead in an open cut on his property near Hamilton after a rock slide pinned him to the face of the cut. He was 78 or 79, Swedish by birth, who came to Hamilton in 1869 after time in New York and earlier worked in lumber before mining.
Legal notice of sale and transfer from L. R. Thatcher to William P. Fair for Nos. 1 through 5 mines in Union mining district. Consideration listed as 6000 dollars. Recorded August 17, 1915.
Rev. Howard H. Russell founder of the Anti Saloon League plans a Lincoln Highway water wagon tour with The Rail splitter Quartette. He will speak at Eureka Presbyterian church on August 26 at 8 p m about prohibition. The tour started July 4 in New York and travels exclusively along the Lincoln Highway. Bullion smelter deal signed as 50 ton plant to be built by T R Moe and associates of San Francisco at the old Bullion site within 90 days.
The White Star liner Arabic was torpedoed off Ireland and sank in 11 minutes. Eleven lifeboats launched, weather favorable. fate of 423 aboard unknown though initial reports suggest many survivors. The attack reportedly came without warning.
Telegraph rates between Eureka and Palisade set a day rate of 35 cents for ten words, 88 cents for fifty word day letters, and 26 cents for fifty word night letters. Added to Western Union base, day and night rates to California and Utah routes rise to 75 cents, Southern Nevada 65 cents, Reno 6 cents, Elko 50 cents.
Supplement No. 1 effective August 1 2015 sets a rate of 36 canto per 100 pounds for empty packages returning in carload or less than carload lots. Shippers must load all packages over 126 fbe each and comply with Railroad Commission rules on removing inflammable signs before transport. W. R. Reynolds, Agent.
Parke C. Mickel admitted the attempted assault on Mrs. George W. Fox in Elko Nevada and received an indeterminate Nevada State prison term of five years to life Judge Taber added a statutory penalty and ordered epilepsy treatment after examination Mickel was a former US Navy cook who was dishonorably discharged by court martial last year His parents live in Oregon and New York Sheriff Harris will transport him to custody pending where the epilepsy exam will take place
William Mahoney, superintendent of the Dunphy ranch, arrived from Beowane to face the board of equalization. He discovered via partner Scotty Geddes a mine on the east side of Bald Mountain near Callaghan creek yielding ore with 190 ounces of silver and gold from a 14 foot ledge. The claim is about 20 miles northeast of Austin and was sought for five or six years.
Joe Swarbrick of Tybo, employed by Metals Exploration Company, is in Tonopah securing rails provisions and assisting with a tunnel project. The slag dump near 10 000 to 15 000 tons may pay, sampling underway, more prospectors in the district, antimony and lead draws interest. Thomas Roy Odgers 29 fatally injured at Odgers ranch near Cherry Creek from a derrick arm fall. he died after hours of coma, newly married six weeks prior to death.
Last week two men digging a well in eastern Elko County uncovered what appears to be a rich coal vein. The Free Press notes this could fill a long standing need for the area and serve as a blessing if the quality proves sustained. The discovery occurred in the region east and north of Tecoma.
The latest metal quotations show Silver at New York 47 rents per cund Copper at New York 17 dollars per pound Lead at New York 4.45 dollars per 100 pounds
After ten months under Russian control Lemberg, capital of Galicia, is in Austro German hands. Austrian General Boehm Erwolll led the assault as Mackensen Von Linsingen and Archduke Frederick drove the Russians back. Emperor Francis Joseph and the Kaiser were rumored to meet in Lemberg to celebrate the recapture.
General Alvaro Obregon emerges as a leading figure in Mexico's chaos, rising from farmer and inventor to command of 25 000 troops, defeating Villa at Puebla and entering Mexico City. His education in modern warfare and calm stance toward the United States mark him as a pivotal savior candidate for Mexico.
A curious wrestling match on horseback was staged by British soldiers at a recent military carnival. The event showcased mounted combat style as part of the carnival activities.
Fragmentary report describes men struggling near horses during a race or drill with references to the English Red Cross society and trained personnel. The readable text is inconsistent and names or places are not clearly identifiable.
A notice from Tony Romano of Eureka Nevada dated August 14 1915 warns that parties who recently took his horse and rode it until its back was raw will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law if found. He demands the horses be left alone to avoid trouble.
Notice by Frank Wie rel executor of Mrs M Tecensed estate. Land marks salt and saltpetre lines posted from Curley to Cottonwood corral and Quartz to Fist Creek south of Cottonwood. Stakes marked notices posted Frame Winger Palisade Nevada July 19 1915.
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