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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1916
Page
2
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On June 13 four sacks of wool valued at 300 dollars shipped from the Southern Pacific freight office at Winnemucca were sent to Salt Lake to W. F. Owen and his brother J. B. Owen. Salt Lake officers arrested them at Harrison Bros. warehouse. Wool believed to belong to Chris Mendacen, a Humboldt County sheepman. Settlement talks are underway to avoid prosecution.
Reno boy Reno Mery was shot and killed by playmate Joe Serpertino during a game in the hills north of the race track. They and another boy named Ward had been hunting when Mery ran calling himself Villa. Serpertino, armed with a 12 gauge shotgun, ordered halt and fired when Mery did not stop, assuming the gun unloaded.
Elko Independent reports San Francisco capitalists purchased the Jarbidge district mines, the Success and the Bluster, for about 250000. J K Creighton confirms the report after returning from Jarbidge, about 100 miles from Elko. Guggenheim interests are also said to seek the Long Hike property, held for several million.
The Fallon flour mill operated on wheat from the Truckee Carson project as a test due to limited supply. The run was smooth with only minor adjustments, yielding excellent flour and confirming nearby wheat can produce high quality milling when properly processed.
Riley Horns steer on his Watson district ranch weighs over 3300 pounds and will be fattened for Portland market where it would top 4000 pounds. Sultan of Severin Germany weighed 4189 pounds the world record. Jordan Valley notes Oregon's wealth growth and rail value while Carson plans auto tourist camping with lights water hydrants and lavatories.
Washington learns Carranza plans a defiant response to the U S note and a break with the United States is feared. President Wilson would appear before Congress if no reply arrives by Wednesday as troops are mobilized along the border. The interstate commerce commission orders railroads to raise East to Pacific rates by September to match water competition end.
War talk fills Tonopah as a militia company is formed with Archie Bilyeu chosen captain and ready to travel to the Panama Canal if the town asks. His brother Hiram Bilyeu praises Tonopah saying the town never looked better and quips about appearances.
Circulation of petitions statewide seeks 10 percent of last vote to trigger a statewide referendum on gambling and race track measures. Elko County reports at least 15 petitions. Las Vegas Civic League initiates the effort, with signatures likely to meet the required 2156.
The Sentinel reports that Mexican gunboats and US cavalry prisoners were freed with Carranza's aid and Wilson demanded compliance. Carranza must explain threats to attack US troops as trains move weapons to mobilization camps. American arms bound for Britain are noted as purchased.
The ten most populous nations are China, India, Russia, the United States, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Autria in that order.
In Eureka Nevada on June 27 1916 the wife of Antonio Toenon had a daughter. In Elko Nevada on June 24 1916 the wife of A J Biineos had a daughter. Mrs Smeox was formerly Mireewe Romana of Eureka.
Classified ad seeking men and women with experience selling Teas Coffees Spices Extracts Toilet articles to retail outlets for country city and town trade. Backed by four million dollar concern. Address J F Brown El Centro California for references.
A sudden break three and a half miles west of Hazen washed out 200 feet of track and a long wagon road from Fernley to Hazen as floodwater flooded lowlands and swept away railroad lines. A large crew worked nine hours to reopen traffic. Hazen Fallon and local ranchers lose water supply. Repairs expected to take about ten days.
Samuel Bachman a 50 year old bachelor from Ruby Valley Elko County was found guilty of horse stealing by a jury before District Judge McFadden. He faces a penitentiary sentence of one to fourteen years.
An unknown person planted a stick of dynamite at the corner of a Chinese restaurant kitchen in Ely on Monday night. The blast shattered glass and damaged nearby boards but caused no injuries.
Notice from W. R. Reynolds chairman calls a meeting of the Eureka County Republican Central Committee for Saturday evening July 1 1916 at 8 p m in the Justice's Courtroom Eureka to select primary election officers and handle other business.
A Goldfield woman suffered a near fatal blaze Sunday at the residence of Ewing Folsom 600 block Belleview avenue. The fire started when gasoline ignited while Mrs. Folsom was cleaning a belt. The home was completely destroyed with only a few valuables saved by neighbors.
Keziatry Tooks announces primary and general election registration in Eureka County Nevada. Books open at his office until 6 p.m on July 2 for the primary and until 6 p.m on October 20 for the general election. W Cromer serves as Ex Officio Registry Agent.
At the White Cape mine in Manhattan on Saturday a missed hole explosion tore Casasas apart and fatally injured Slatovich who stood nearby. Captain Charles T. Boyd, famed commander in the Carrizal battle and longtime Reno resident, is noted for his prior University of Nevada command tenure.
Francis Ruffon and partner Fred Anthhano operated a base near Austin when a cave in dropped five or six tons of slate at the tunnel mouth. Ruffon was instantly killed as he swung his pick to uncover an ore lead exposed on the floor. No warning preceded the tragedy.
Notice that the Registry Books for the August 8 1916 primary and the November 2 1916 general election in Ruby Hill Precinct No 2 Eureka County Nevada will be open for registration of qualified electors. Books stay open on legal days until 6 oclock pm July 2 1916 for primary registration and until 6 oclock pm October 26 1916 for general registration. For ten days before these dates the books are open 7 to 9 oclock pm. H Jury Registry Agent for Ruby Hill Precinct No 2 Eureka County Nevada.
A large black bear weighing about 750 pounds wandered into Lund near Phoche where cowboys corralled the animal. They roped the bear and placed it in a makeshift cage with a rope around its neck, later found dead by strangulation.
Registry opens August 8 1910 and general election November 7 1916 in Garril Precinct No 3 Eureka County Nevada for all qualified voters. Books stay open on legal days until 6 pm and reopen at 1 am July 24 1916 for primary election registration and related processes.
On October 2 1916 registrations for the general election will open from 7 to 9 pm. The registry agent will be available at County Gare in Nevada to assist voters in the tallies for the election day procedures.
Notice from Eureka County Nevada states i Books for the Primary Election open July 20 1916 and General Election registration closes October 20 1916. Books will be open 7 to 9 pm on all days and extended 7 to 9 pm during the final ten days. F E Leonard ex officio registry agent for Beowan election precinct Eureka County Nevada.
Notice announces that Hendetty Books for the August 4 2016 primary and November 7 2016 general elections are at Pallante Precinct No 5 Eureka County Nevada. Registration closes May 20 1916 for primary and October 2 1916 for general with extra hours 7 to 9 pm on specified days.
August 4 1916 the general election for Mineral Ffil Precinct No 6 Kareke County Nevada. Registration books stay open on legal days until 6 00 p m July 29 1916 for primary and until 6 00 p m October 20 1916 for general. For ten days before each closing date books will be open 7 to 9 p m in addition to stated hours. H Snider Registry Agent Eureka County Nevada.
Notice from Peter Carletts, Alpha Precinct No 1 Eureka County Nevada, announcing primary and general election registration windows. Primary books open daily until 6 pm from now until July 29 190 with final cutoff October 20 2016 for the general election. General election books open for ten days additional closing hours prior to November 7 191.
Registry agent BR Affranchino announces registration for the Primary Election August 4 1914 and General Election November 7 1916 at his office in Prospect Precinct No 8 Nye County Nevada. Registration books stay open on legal days until 6 pm July 24 1916 for the primary and until 6 pm October 20 1916 for the general election. Ten day preclose periods extend book hours to 7 to 9 pm.
Official notice states registration for the Primary Election closes July 20 1916 and the General Election closes October 20 1916 at Buckhart Precinct No 9. Office hours 7 to 9 pm. O C Van Laningham ex officio registry agent for Buckhorn.
Announcement notes that candidate cards will be printed through the Primary election at six lines per notice and reading notices, sketches and political announcements will be published at ten cents per line.
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