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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1906
Page
2
Rush of Salt Lake sportsmen into southern Nevada yields reports of large quail gatherings near Moapa along the Salt Lake Route just over the Utah line. Nevada game laws allow year round quail shooting with no bag size limits, drawing big crowds and brisk hunting activity described as common for the state.
Nevada debates liberalizing corporate law to stop mining firms from routing incorporation to Arizona South Dakota or New Jersey. Editorials argue existing rules push costs abroad while gambling and prize fighting are legalized at home. Reno Examiner and Beatty Bullfrog Miner call for pro business reforms. Tonopah hero dies after operation. Vincent Davis dies after saving partner in blizzard trek. partner recovering.
The Utah Federation of Labor, allied with the American Federation of Labor, votes to circulate a petition to Congress for the creation of postal savings banks. The move aims to broaden financial access and is to be carried out under AFL auspices.
The Elko Free Press reports Tenabo in the Eureka and Lander County area is expanding with Montgomery and McCrea from Tenabo shaping new ore ships at Gold Quartz and adjoining properties. Plans include a 1000-foot shaft and new work at Rough and Ready with ten miners on site.
Howard Riddle sold his stake in Winnemucca Silver State as The Goldfield Tribune becomes Nevada’s first daily. In Elko County Miss Maud Grover wed R. W. Hesson at the bride’s home with Rev. George Greenfield officiating. Rock Falls girls object after a matrimonial club request from an Idaho town sparks indignation.
The coal famine in Nevada is nearing an end. In answer to appeals a train load of coal started West yesterday. Seven carloads were shipped this morning.
A clipped meditation contrasts Archbishop Ireland and Senator Depew over flattery and luck. It cites a New Hampshire husband of six years who claims no anger with his wife, notes social attitudes on marriage, and ends with a fable about a kite and a tethered life.
An investigation by Fxx- HIXEL exposes higher text book costs in Nevada public schools compared with Indiana. The report cites retail price contrasts and argues state law should curb excess profits by publishers and distributors, aiming to ease costs for parents and children statewide.
D. G. Taggart, president of the Nevada Commercial League, has spent three days in Goldfield organizing mining, business and professional men. He aims to consolidate interests to press railroads for fair rates, seeking reductions in freight and passenger charges and pledging readiness to pressure the railroads if needed. Also notes a Reno arrest and conviction of Clarence A. Bradley for embezzlement from the Nevada-California-Oregon railroad, linked to a prior scandal involving Mrs. Anna Bradley and Senator Brown.
The Senate adopts a resolution ordering an investigation into the International Harvester Company. The report also notes political figures warning of looming disaster, railcar shortages paralyzing yards nationwide, and Taft urging Cuba to curb unrest. Roosevelt backs the Panama Canal, praises workers, denounces land frauds, and urges reforms and youth promotion.
Chimes for Reno Norton family of southern Nevada will donate six electric powered chimes to Reno Catholic Cathedral. They will ring every half hour, marking a major, attractive addition to the church. The project costs about 3000 dollars.
Professor Hansen of the United States Department claims a Siberian alfalfa species could yield high value as pasture and hay in arid areas. William Mille of the Central Pacific Railway asks the department to distribute seed in western states. Secretary Wilson intends to assist Utah Nevada and California producers and coordinate seed distribution with the University of California and Central Pacific.
The Reno Gazette warns the public to watch for bogus five dollar pieces now circulating in Reno. The counterfeit coins resemble the genuine money but show blurred engraving on both faces and back, are thinner and lighter in color and weight, and appear to be made from alloys.
Charles Clark cattle foreman for O'Neil Bros is under arrest in Welle on a charge of assault with intent to kill after firing two shots at Indian Johnny in town, neither shot taking effect. There was no evident quarrel between Clark and the Indian.
Washington December 17. In Alabama and Mississippi Railroad Co v Mississippi Railroad Commission the US Supreme Court upheld the state contentions that the commission may fix local rates. It involved a flat 30 cents per mile per 100 pounds for grain from Vicksburg to Meridian, vs 10 cents for other patrons. The Mississippi Supreme Court supported the commission, and the ruling is sustained.
Notice that the taxes on the proceeds of the mines in Eureka County Nevada for the quarter ending September 30 1900 are due and payable at the treasurer's office. The law regarding the same will be strictly enforced. H C McTermney Assessor of Eureka County Nevada.
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