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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1913
Page
4
The Salt Lake Telegram notes California’s cold wave eased, yet tropical fruit growers face year to year risk. It recalls Florida’s frost history and questions future Everglades cultivation as a single frost night could wipe out fruit crops worth about 40 million dollars.
Governor Oddie urges lawmakers to keep the current Nevada fight law banning unlimited rounds and high fees. The Carson Appeal opposes, noting the $1000 license discourages entrants and preserves integrity while resisting Sham fights and club exploitation.
Governor Oddie’s message to the Legislature reviews Nevada’s financial position, noting no state debt besides internal funds and bonds held, and details taxation, school fund indebtedness, and a plan to tax mortgages. He calls for tax reform, a state tax office, a constitutional convention, and nonpartisan boards for prisons and charities, plus good roads funding and Panama-Pacific exhibit funding.
Carson Nev January 20 The Nevada Legislature convened in Carson at noon with Democrats in both houses choosing Horace H Corryell of Elko County as president pro tem and T A Brandon of Winnemucca as Speaker Of the Assembly The session opened with routine confirmations and brief adjournments A major issue expected is a bill by Assemblyman Gardiner Washoe County to repeal the last session's act creating the Bureau of Industry Agriculture and Irrigation The act appropriated 25000 for two years leaving Norcross salary unpaid He later secured it through the courts The Women s Suffrage bill was sent to the judiciary committee and Corrupt Practices act was introduced by Judge Coleman Ely Davis Tonopah proposed wage assignment limits for a married man unless agreed to in writing by his wife and two disinterested parties
The latest metal quotations list silver at New York, lead at New York, and a mention of copper at a quoted level. The fragment references a price around 6.80 for a metal labeled Onpger at Mow Werk Gh6.80, but the text is garbled and hard to parse.
Nevada lawmakers trim staff with a demand for economical government. The Democratic majority reduces attaches in both chambers. Names in the Senate include Secretary George C. Sawyer and Assistant Secretary Sol Hilp. House names include Chief Clerk W. I. Hacker and Journal Clerk Rhule Lathrop, among many others.
Constantinople January 22 Turkey submits to the powers and approves Europos proposals for settlement with the Balkan states. The Grand Council backed the government and pledged effort to ensure future safety and economic development. The note calls for cession of Adrianople fortress and future disposition of the Aegean islands.
The Gazette reports a Reno conference of labor leaders will discuss proposed laws for miners and workers. Measures include limiting non English speaking underground workers, improving mine ventilation, reducing dust, and extending delinquent tax redemption periods.
Salt Lake Telegram reports Utah mining men growing interest in Rochester Nevada. P R Whytook analyzes ore-bearing rock and notes extensive, high grade gold and silver values along rhyolite intrusions. O H McIntosh, Tonopah investor, predicts Rochester may become a major Nevada producer despite concerns over wildcat deals.
The Expositor reports Ely schools closed Monday morning by trustees due to rumors a teacher has smallpox. The attending doctor has not confirmed the case, but several teachers were exposed, so trustees ordered closure to avoid risk.
Notices announce that all applications to graze cattle horses and sheep in the Tol y Are National Forest for the 1915 season must be filed in Austin Nevada by March 10 1913. Supervisor Thomas J Coutsins offers information on grazing fees and application forms upon request.
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