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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1914
Page
1
The House may replace slow roll calls with electronic voting. A sub-committee approved plan envisions a locked device at each seat with aye nay or present buttons, linked to colored lights above the rostrum and clerk’s desk for mechanical tabulation.
Identification of a rifle found under a trestle near the Utah Apex mine ties Ralph Lopez to the night of November 26. Authorities say the weapon confirms Lopez fled the mine after killing J. Douglas Hulsey and Tom Manderich, nearly eliminating doubt of his evasion. The rifle, found by railroad brakeman J Hindbaugh, was reported after he recovered it in Salt Lake City. Mike Steffano later identified the rifle as belonging to Lopez. Holster and cartridge belt ownership remain unestablished.
Rev. Dr. L A Hazlette announces Bishop Spaulding of Salt Lake City will have temporary charge of Episcopal church affairs in Nevada. Presiding Bishop Tuttle of St Louis made the appointment pending selection of a new Nevada bishop.
The government filed a Sherman act dissolution suit in Salt Lake City on February 11 aiming to sever control of Central Pacific and Southern Pacific railways. It seeks canceling a ninety nine year lease, blocking joint control, and forcing through routes from Omaha to the Pacific via Union Pacific. The petition accuses price discrimination, anti-competitive coordination, and restraint of trade across multiple regions. It argues restoration of competitive conditions would create two through routes and better access to the Orient and the West.
United States Surveyor General Kyle predicts a strong field season if the government funds operations. Eight field parties will operate while notes are finalized and homesteader applications are coming in, with some applicants risking holdings by failing to meet act requirements.
Miner William Flanders suffers a fractured skull at the Mohawk mine in Goldfield with recovery possible. Reno reports a pending Purity of Electric law case headed to the Supreme Court within 10 days. Las Vegas trustees tighten saloon licensing, barring new licenses until five or fewer saloons remain. Henry Smith, 81, Tonopah pioneer, dies of heart disease after a notable career and wealth. Rochester’s ore shipment guarded en route to the Thompson smelter marks a historic first. Attorney T A Brandon injured by a dog incident, losing his great toe. Water strikes Carey act project in Fish Lake valley at 153 feet, flow 75 inches. Whittemore and associates invest. Mrs Bridget Green, Reno resident since 48 years, dies at 80. Her husband Charles Green is a former White Pine County state senator.
President Wilson signs a bill passed by Congress allowing money orders to be paid at any money order office before operations begin. Officials expect the reform to nearly double the money order volume, boosting a government income exceeding five million dollars annually.
New and higher rates for Pullman compartments and drawing rooms used exclusively by one person will go into effect March 1 unless the Interstate Commerce Commission objects. The pricing shifts from single fare to double fare plus a drawing room fare for exclusive use of a drawing room by one person. For Pullman compartments, exclusive use by one traveler will rise from one fare plus compartment fare to one and a half fares plus compartment fare.
State law requires all foreign corporations doing business in Nevada to publish a yearly financial statement in a Nevada newspaper by March of each year. The Sentinel offers to publish these annual statements, with a sample form showing year ending December 31, 1913, including receipts, disbursements, and balances.
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