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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1916
Page
2
The notice lists subscription prices for a forty fifth year with rates for one copy this year two copies and multi month options. It specifies one year and six month terms and mentions a three month rate.
Elko County commissioners completed negotiations to buy a motor truck to serve as a chemical engine and hose wagon for the Elko fire department. A drainage canal project funded by farmers in the lower Lovelock valley aims to reclaim lands valued at 2 million dollars, financed by a 53 thousand dollar bond. A new revenue act amendment relieves the state of salary payments for county officers. A newborn son arrives New Year in Upson as Mrs Silva, with help, receives treatment in Reno, both mother and child improving.
Matthew A. Schmidt was found guilty of first degree murder as James B. McNamara’s accomplice in the 1910 Los Angeles Times bombing. Schmidt received a life sentence alongside McNamara who admitted placing the bomb. The report also notes several states enacting or voting on prohibition laws in 1916.
The latest metal market notes Silver at 56 cents per ounce Copper at 23 to 24 cents Lead at 5.70 dollars per ounce. Legal mining locations for sale offered at this office.
Nevada the coyote plague is being fought with increased force. Senator Pittman and Dr. Mack report a rise to fifty men to combat rabies as federal fighters join state and local crews in Elko and Humboldt counties. Coyotes fetch scalp bounties as the epidemic spreads toward other states, but officials hope spring will bring reduced risk to livestock and people.
The list names students earning honor roll for the month ending December 24 based on perfect attendance and high marks. First through eighth grades include Johnnie Minoletti Fred Zad ow Robert Davis John Laird Grace Overton Johnnie Pratt Thelma Romano Ftdel Kautz Tsang MERtacno Rae Bogantini Annie Pratt Willis Hooper Willis Skillman Mary Laird Nolan Reynolds Herman Bremenkampf Mary Laird Jean Davia Tran quilla Berolo James Laird Estella Rogan tind Julius Farovini Mary Benton Sanau Inopexsred Albert Biale Edward Skillman Lowell Brossemer Fanny Gibson Mitprep De Saoreta.
Eureka Temple No 15 Pythian Sisters installed new officers during a January 3 meeting led by installing officer Bonnibelle Smith. Incoming officers included Mildred De Sautels, Althea Eather, Etta Bogantina, Kate Harris, Jennie Romano, Roletta Hill, Grace Anderson, Myrtle Smith, and Effie Eather. A social dance and banquet followed with Beatific Lodge No 7 Knights of Pythias and guests present. State treasury gains nearly $300000 from county tax receipts in first six months of 1915. sums listed by county and noted six counties remain to report.
Reports from Vienna say Emperor Francis Joseph, aged eighty six, is too weak from age and paralysis to sign his name. He has reigned sixty seven years and his condition raises concerns about the imperial administration. Sentinel subscription offered at the listed rate.
Washington reports the Persia armed, prompting State Department to seek Navy expert input on weapon use. Consul Arnold ordered to collect sworn British officer statements on armament. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing discuss the case as Vienna’s Penfield reply on the submarine’s nationality is awaited. Experts say a 4.7 inch gun could sink a submarine within eleven miles. even 1 inch could suffice at 1.5 miles. Officials note the gun’s aft mount does not rule out offensive use. If Britain involved, Austria may be cited over armament.
At a regular meeting PWP Edward Krause aided by Anna M Russell installed officers for the coming year in Iphigenia Chapter No 8 OES. Banquet followed with greetings and social hour. The London Daily Sketch reports 2 000 000 to 2 500 000 men offered for British Army enlistment.
County commissioners approve a list of expenses for named persons with specified sums of money authorized to be paid, outlining the totals and beneficiaries in a formal local government notice.
Notice is given that GEO. H. CARTER is administrator of the Samuel Carter estate in Eureka County Nevada. Creditors must file claims with the court within three months of the notice publication. First publication January 8 1916. Rescue Hose Company election names officers for the year. Mrs Biddle death announced. Claud Ford to travel to Chicago to be with her father.
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