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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1911
Page
2
The Chicago Mining World reviews global mining and dedicates over three pages to Nevada’s 1910 production of 41,565,000 dollars. It notes rising operations statewide and predicts Nevada will become a leading milling state with new high grade deposits and camps like Virginia City Tonopah and Goldfield emerging.
The Carson Appeal argues for recall of public officials to curb misconduct and for strict weights and measures laws to prevent short weight sales. It cites past pledges broken by Democrats and explains how accountability and consumer protection would benefit Nevada voters and shoppers.
Senator Nixon introduced a U S Senate measure to enlarge homestead entry in Nevada. The bill would designate up to two million acres where lack of water prevents residence, allowing entry without residence but requiring progressive cultivation and farming within set years.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports on January 31 that a marriage license was issued in San Francisco to George Bradigan of Goldfield Nevada, Nevada Secretary of State, and Margaret J. Boneysteels of Wheeling West Virginia. The wedding is planned in San Francisco.
The passage argues that under the law consumers deserve full weight and measure for purchases, asserting that the consumer is entitled to what he pays for and condemning any shortchanging as improper.
Senator A House died in a Reno hospital early Saturday from bronchial pneumonia at age 76. A Tennessee native, he lived in White Pine County for 40 years and served as assessor for several terms before being elected State Senator in 1908. He left a sister and brothers in Trimble Tennessee. Remains sent to Tennessee for burial. Both Houses adjourned in respect.
The Market reports silver at 523 cents per ounce in New York. Lead priced at 440 dollars per 100 pounds. Copper quoted at 11.90 dollars per pound in New York stock listings.
A daughter was born on January 19 1911 at the Trento Ranch to the wife of Peter Edera in Eureka County Nevada.
Warning notice from M. Manoney sheriff of Eureka County Nevada dated December 16 1910 states that anyone caught violating the 1909 gambling prohibition will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Obituaries note state figures like State Assessor Emeritus Ed Brown and early Sheriff William H. McCormack. Officials indicate no immediate changes at Nevada Insane Asylum leadership. Other items include school reorganizations in Austin and Winnemucca, a marriage matchmaking tale near Rhyolite, rail service disruptions near Caliente, a six month bar on Schnitzer’s license for ethics violations, a shooting injury in Austin, enforcement actions against gambling in Ely saloons, and a Fallon incident driving a Mexican away after a young Carson City woman was duped.
Lander County representatives oppose increases for county officials and back a constitutional amendment for initiative and referendum. Senate Bill No. 2 repeals acceptance of gifts and grants, enabling the Governor to reject North Carolina bonds. Assembly debates water and utility rate data from providers. Rumors of an investigation into penitentiary contracting with a Reno firm surface amid bid disputes. Assemblyman Copperwell contemplates resignation after floor dispute. A $50,000 Panama exposition appropriation is debated with Governor as unpaid commissioner. Ely Expositor reports Falmer proposes annual statements for all corporations doing state business. Dispatches note potential 1911 special session. administration seeks economy. Recall amendment advances. petition threshold set at 25 percent to trigger recall election. Committees to probe state finances and determine safe expenditure levels for appropriations.
Sidney Flower, once editor of the Goldfield Gossip and editor of the Yogi, was acquitted at Carson after a trial for fraudulent use of the United States mails. The jury disagreed in the first trial before the acquittal Saturday. Western Pacific plans a through Denver to San Francisco train from St. Louis starting April 1, routing via D&R.G. and Salt Lake to reach San Francisco.
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