Reading matter service cut down at Smermxe
The Saturday December 90 1911 item reports the Smermxe service shortening from four to two pages due to an orders miscommunication with the furnishing company. A correction was sent East but it may not arrive before the SENTINEL’s January 13 issue. A new courthouse at Erington collapsed on Sunday morning, causing several thousand dollars in losses. Rumors of dynamiting circulated, but State Engineer Kearney cites faulty construction as the cause, aided by freezing conditions. Contractors will absorb the loss and begin repairs.
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Smermxe
Sentinel
Erington
Kearney
Recommendations in President's Message
Washington dispatch summarizes President Taft's latest message to Congress on currency reform Panama tolls and governance. Recommendations include prompt action on the monetary commission report an army service corps and consolidation of the army staff the naturalization law for Filipinos a navy enlistment boost and abolishing smaller navy yards. Also urged are pensions for government workers removal of local offices from politics river and harbor funding and extended Waterway board terms. Frisco to celebrate New Year with relaxed dancing rules at cafes downtown authorities rescind curfew until January 2 to allow turkey trot and similar recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Congress
Panama
Monetary Commission
O Corps
Army Staff Corps
Mississippi
Ohio
Miasouri
Special Board of Engineers
Lakes
Galt
Frisco
San Franciso
Board of Police Commissioners
Duckwater School Roll of Honor for December
The Duckwater school lists its roll of honor for the month ending December. Perfect attendance and satisfactory conduct earn placement. Named students include Laura Birch, Theodore Blair, Warley Blair, Geannie Hilderbrand, Inez Mendes, Gladys Bogantini, and Degreee Max, with the teacher noted. Mining location blanks for sale at the Samaret office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duckwater School
Laura Birch
Theodore Blair
Warley Blair
Geannie Hilderbrand
Inez Mendes
Gladys Bogantini
Degee Max
Nevada population rise shown by latest census figures
The 1910 census reports Nevada population at 81,876, up 89,040 since 1900. The gain is skewed by county changes with Storey down 17.1 percent and Eureka up 63 percent, while Clark and Lincoln show mixed growth. Nevada's land area is 100,891 square miles with 0.7 persons per square mile, the lowest density in the continental United States.
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Bureau of the Census
Nevada
Continentel
United States
Navads
Storey
Eureka
Lander
Douglas
Ormaby
Elko
Washoe
Lyon
Humboldt
Cberchill
Kameralda
White Pine
Nye
Lincoln
Clark
United ‘States
Lyon and
Leva Than
Churchill
Esmeralda
Clark County
Reno
Sargent
Searchlight
Nevata Pilots
Goldfield
Lovelock
Winnemucca
Caliente
Pioohe
Manhattan
Tonopah
Virginia City
Ely City
McGill
Dougins
Esmeralin
Koreka
Ormsby
Washes
Deadly Duel in Lovelock Nevada Ends in Deaths
In Lovelock Nevada a family dispute led to a gun duel between A. Killabrew a pioneer rancher and William Walker a new arrival. Both men were killed with Killabrew fired 14 shots and mortally wounded Walker before dying himself. The town remains agitated as coroner and authorities investigate the motive.
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Lovelock
Nevada
A. Killabrew
Lovelock Valley
William Walker
Killabrew
Walker
Seaton Water Works Brace and Mining Camp Scenes
Old news notes describe George Blinn laying sapha rium pipes for Seaton water works and a two mile pipe run from Robert eon to Consolidated mines on Raby Hill. Richmond Eureka Mining Co. arbitration looms before Judge McKenney. Sunday life in a western mining town contrasts church and chapel rituals with frontier habit. Bibbins shoots Lynch after a quarrel. Lynch dies, leaving a widow and three children. Telegrapher outages slow reports on Christmas Day as townsfolk enjoy trees, songs, and church festivities amid melting snow creating a flood along Spring Street and town canyons.
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George Blinn
Wee
Seaton
Roberteon
New York
Consolidated
Raby Hill
R.N. Fisher
Richmond
Clarence King
New England
Middle States
Spring Street
Episcopal Church
Rocky Mountains
Old States
Claan
George
Bibbina
Thomas Lynch
Ballion
Lynch
Bibbins
Bibbing
Estero
Gies
St. Jame's Episcopal Church
Public Weights and Measures Act Sets 1912 Standards
The Twenty fifth Legislature fixes standard weights measures and regulates merchandise sales to begin January 1 1912. The act aligns length area volume weight and capacity standards with US government standards. The University of Nevada will receive sealed sets for daily comparison and deputy sealers will oversee daily weighing procedures.
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United States
University of Nevada
Bureau of Standards
Theas
Supreme Court of the United States
To Lease Government Grazing Lands Bill Proposed
Senator La Follette introduces a congressional bill attributed to Gifford Pinchot to lease western grazing lands. It seeks creation of grazing districts along state lines and leasing to stockgrowers for up to ten years. Administration rests with the secretary of agriculture and local stock grower committees, with parcels priced to not exceed four cents per acre per year and open to homestead and mineral entries.
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la Follette
Gifford Pinchot
Weat
Secretary of Agriculture
Serious financial mix up in Ormsby County rate dispute
The Carson Appeal reports county Treasurer Patterson delivered Ormsby County funds to the State totaling 4870.39 under a 60 cent rate, but no clearance papers were issued due to a rate dispute. A later law set 64 cents, causing a statewide muddle with nine counties using 60, seven using 64, and one split. Attorney General opinion fixes rate at 16.4 cents, raising questions about refunds and suits.
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Carson
Patterson
Ormsby County
Ex Congressman's Santa Visit Mixes Mystery and Holiday Cheer
Reno brief notes ex congressman George Bartlett slipping from a Santa Claus role at his Reno home after six weeks away in New York and Washington. He surprised family, dressed as Santa, kissed relatives, then left to return to the hotel and resume ordinary clothes amid questions about his identity. The column also touches on Edison’s reinforced concrete furniture, Mormon church leadership, and weight and measure enforcement duties in Nevada.
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George Bartlett
Reno Gazette
George A. Bartlett
New York
Washington
Reno
Santa Claus
Santa Clara
Thomas A. Edison
Charles W. Penrose
Council of the 12 Apostles of the
Mormon Church
Salt Lake City
Utah
Joseph F. Smith
Multiple Nevada incidents reported at Pyramid Lake and regional towns
Reno reports a parish house fire at Pyramid Lake Episcopal mission with heavy losses and burnings of Rev. Percival Smithe's belongings. In Sparks a Sunday morning stabbing left Steve Durham badly injured and jailed suspect Andy Wellborn. Goldfield company workers received turkey dinners for Christmas. Four men arrested in Virginia City on gambling indictments. Uncle Dan Wheeler questions convict honesty after discovering horsehair confiscation by road camp workers. Tonopah labor tensions loom with potential wage cuts to curb agitation as mining output remains strong.
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Reno
Tonopah
Sparks
Andy Wellborn
Steve Durham
Durban
Wellborn
Goldfield Con, Mines Company
Goldfield Con
George Wingfield
Storey County Grand Jury
Virginia City
Ed Carney
Thomas Carney
Delta
H. ©. Lawson
Frank Johnson
Dan Wheeler
Nevada
William P. A Washington dispatch to Taft era
William P. A Washington dispatch reports on nominations by President Taft. William P. Orescan of Nevada is named to a senior post in the Entmssy at Locos, with details indicating a fresh appointment and cabinet-level implications.
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William P
Washington Dispatch
Dee
William P. Orescan
Taft
Reward Offered for Return of Pocket Watch in Eureka
A ten dollar reward is offered for the return of a fancy pocket watch with an Elgin movement and a small diamond on one side. The owner misplaces it while walking from the Catholic Church to the Episcopal Church on Christmas Eve near the Mexican River area in Eureka.
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Mex
Churel
Episcopal Church
Notice of Application for Water Use Permit in Nevada
The notice records an application by Pedro Urquica of Eureka Nevada for permission to divert and store surface water from a spring at land sections 34 and 39 in Township 16 North Range 11 West Eureka County Nevada. The proposal involves building a dam and ditch system to convey water for irrigation and domestic use, with water not returning to the stream.
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Nevada
Seation
Lee Te
Cingter Kee
Pedro Urquica
Eureka
Caan Eureka
State of Nevada
Wade Ak Cation
Watovr
Eureka Eam
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B. A. Seillman
Burekass
Government Bureau of the Census
Sewimmet
Richmond Eureka Consolidated Mining Companies
Town
Consolidated Furnace
Lamon Mill
Bia
B.C. Dinsmore
Messures
Ellsworth K Bennett
State News
W. M. Kearney
Siste Tate
Ier
First National Bank
Ely
Eureka & Palisade
Takre
Karen Tate
Frome Euneke
Palinade
Eurike Mundaye
Wetnesdaye
Vridays
Tam
Mineral Hill
Pallende
Bastin
Kureks
Zadow
Bureks
Pallande
Plummer Bros. Proprietors
Henderson Banking Company
Elko, Nevada
Dons Hesnensoy
Hayvex Hexnendon
Hexpensos
Lamerat
Anat
Qashier
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