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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1914
Page
2
A leading Goldfield attorney Patrick F Carney died recently in a San Francisco hospital due to kidney trouble complications. Nevada news notes extend water rights deadlines to February 15 1915 and report other state events from Elko to Washoe County including school siting and local incidents.
The piece reviews British coastal raids by six German battle cruisers, losses at Scarborough and Hartlepool, and minelaying info. It notes the B 11s daring Dardanelles feat, Serbians recapturing Belgrade, Allied pressure in France and Poland’s unclear front, and a German aviator’s failed attack on Calais. It also covers Egypt’s suzerainty repudiation and the Cormorant’s internment near Guam with related convoy and ship actions.
An editor and first lieutenant of Zeitung am Mittag writes on German troop actions around Ypres. He notes English soldiers as brave and resourceful, dispelling mercenary myths, and describes encounters where English long legs aid both running and daring charges. The piece contrasts perception with onfield events.
Soldiers described defending positions with energy and artillery support at Ypres and Bacelaere, capturing English troops and observing well built trenches with iron breastworks. The Nevada Supreme Court denied a writ of prohibition in the Booker-McBride recount case, allowing county officials to proceed. Booker reportedly leads by one vote after a recount in Elko County.
The state teachers certificates exam will be held in Eureka Nevada starting Monday December 24 and continuing December 29 with tests 80 and 81. G W Hann will supervise the examination and applicants should report promptly at 8 oclock each day. J W Palmer Deputy Superintendent of Public Schools.
At a recent session the regents of the University of Nevada named Dr. Edward Record and Dr. Stephen Lockett of Pennsylvania as assistants in the State Veterinary Department. J. G. Ainsseock, Jr. was made athletic director for the balance of the year following Si Ross's resignation as graduate manager.
Opinion notes the social and economic crisis feared under total prohibition. Cites Dr Henry Smith Williams in Ladies Home Journal claiming millions risk livelihoods and two billion dollars in property value could fail. Questions whether prohibition truly prohibits and urges open, balanced thinking. Paid Ad.
Nevada lawmakers face a largely experienced body in the upcoming session with five rookies among Bes ate members and 15 returning legislators including eight from the previous Inat term. Meanwhile Governor Blease plans a broad jail release as a Christmas gift after pardoning 1,430 since 1911, leaving 50 inmates still imprisoned. A London sermon recounts a July dinner for a young man attaining adulthood where nearly all attendees have since died or are missing. Hamburg American Line sustains losses costing 2.5 million monthly as war disrupts ships and crews.
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