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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1916
Page
3
Community notes report barometer record, mining and grazing notices, found gold pin, travelers in town, teacher certification, and snow impacts in Nye and Antelope valleys. Local incidents include sheep in snow, mining gear transport, and medical emergencies with favorable updates.
Reports on operations at the 2400 2500 and 2100 level workings in Virginia City mines reveal ore bodies of value with assays ranging from 15 to 81 dollars per ton.
Eureka reports severe storm conditions across Nevada and the Pacific Coast with persistent wind and blizzard. Snow depth exceeds a foot in town, mail routes rely on horseback, and rail service is blocked on Garden Pass. Several towns report heavier snowfall and livestock losses as stockmen fear hundreds of sheep may perish this winter.
A telegram received last Saturday after our press deadline informs Samuel Platt has formally announced his run for the United States Senate. Platt, who in the previous campaign came within 40 votes of defeating Francis G. Newlands, is regarded as a leading contender among four prominent candidates already in the field.
At Reno the State Board of Stock Commissioners set aside 10000 dollars to fund the rabies control drive. It is probable the Sheep Commission will allocate a similar amount to support the effort.
Two Basque sheepmen aiding John Quintana and Pete Urrutia of Elko County report snowbound bands stretching from Pancake to Pogue's. With one to two feet of snow and more falling, crews haul cedar for lambs while seeking hay and oats. Heavy wind blocks Pinto and Newark summits. Isadore Sara and six horses aim to move supplies Friday.
Isadore Sara of Eu reka Land and Live Stock Co returned from Fish Creek with six horses and a sleigh to haul supplies through deep snow. The Pinto summit route required riding the railroad grade due to impassable canyon roads, aided by two saddle horses to steady the team. Sara plans to move two bands of sheep toward Duckwater country, using a snow plow to cut a six foot path and baiting leaders with hay. Other bands remain in Reveille district, about 90 miles south, conditions unclear after recent storms. Mrs. Agnes Morrison and son James drove from Antelope valley for supplies and noted heavy snow at the ranch but lighter snow where sheep winter.
J E Sexton of the Eureka Nevada Railway reports the train and 14 crews are stranded at Yates ranch amid a 65 mph gale and 6 inches to 5 feet of snow. Attempts to reach Palisade and Eureka are stalled by drifts, fuel shortages, and wrecked equipment as Southern Pacific lines suspend eastbound traffic and marooned trains clog the Susanville branch.
The official count of the State funds in the treasurer's vaults at Carson shows a total of 2,769,420.82 dollars. Of this amount 302,420 dollars is coin of the realm. The rest is in State and county securities, all of good interest. Nevada thus has over 2,400,000 dollars in the State school fund.
The Mining American reports the United States mint pays only for gold and silver contents in bullion and does not cover platinum or other metals. A correction notes the mint does not reimburse for platin um or other metals. Subscription rate noted at $3 per year.
The Congressional Record of January 17 lists Mrs Laura Hoegh as postmaster at Eureka Nevada. Her bond approval and formal office transfer are expected to take about a month before she assumes charge.
Thursday metal quotations show Bilger at New York 874 cents per ounce, Copper at New York 25.50, Lead at New York 96.06. For ladies fur items and garments, men’s hide coats robes and gloves, orders invited from Elko Fur Shop Elko Nevada.
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