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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1914
Page
2
Elko Free Press argues the next legislature should focus on unmaking costly laws and trimming state expenses rather than party lines. It envisions a "people's ticket" where representatives serve the public over partisan interests.
R H Mallet of Elko is proposed to succeed late Bank Examiner Eugene Howell. Ely city council buys a 1500 foot hose chemical ladder fire truck. Goldfield Coal Company gains 87 percent of Aurora Company, valued at 877000 for mine and mill. L H Metzgar named general superintendent. Nevada Hills mine workers quit over enforced medical exams, with several seen through Fallon en route to other towns.
Justice of the Peace Ralph Irwin of Duckwater townships visits to pursue artesian water development in Nye County. He notes a 5000 dollar annual prospecting limit in the act passed by the last legislature and urges Nye County Commissioners to provide a drill for Railroad Valley.
Stable owners should be vigilant with newly housed horses as they may carry a mild glanders or farcy infection. Both diseases are incurable and highly contagious to horses and humans. A horse with a runny nose can pose danger comparable to a mad dog.
A ten month report covers July 1913 to May 31 1914 detailing premium income 22721070 with 20321070 paid. Compensation totals 3712477 and pension reserve payments reach 24390. Expenses 2337198 plus furniture 334841 and organization costs 208377. Cash in funds totals 12614847. Accidents total 1203 with 691 under two weeks and 469 over two weeks. 29 fatal accidents reported. Claims filed 464 with 391 disabilities and 13 fatalities disposed. 54 claims rejected and 8 withdrawn. Gross state fund contributions 20321070, mining industry 16762729 of 82 percent.
Acting President Robert L. Lewers announced the division of the University of Nevada into three schools after a board of regents meeting. J G Serugham will be dean of the School of Engineering, Charles S. Knight dean of the School of Agriculture and Home Economics, Arts Sciences and Education to named later, Lewers to be dean of the faculties. Round Mountain Post Office will drop to fourth class July 1 while Winnemucca Post Office advances to second class.
Public notices detail political announcements and reading rates up to three dollars. The announcements indicate pricing by line length with ten cent per line, covering notices and reading items for distribution.
Elko Free Press reviews the 1915 Nevada Tax Commission creation and its early work in Carson City. It highlights cattle, sheep, horse and hog valuations, increased state mine assessments, railroad valuation shifts, and projected tax rate impacts for the coming two years, noting Elko County's rising stock figures and broader fiscal effects statewide. The piece concludes by praising the commission's reforms and their perceived fairness to taxpayers.
Fragments suggest residents or officials in Elko County discussed a tax problem and a proposed solution labeled Elko Free Presa, signaling local debate over fiscal policy and governance.
The article explains the 1914 registration law requiring electors to register before the September primary and to declare party affiliation. It notes no party changes after registering affect primary ballots, predicts fewer primary switches, and mentions mail registration with proper forms and two witness certifiers.
A sale at the One Price Store offers a full line of Misses and Children's white and colored dresses at greatly reduced prices. A large selection of Summer Dress Goods including Lawns Silk Satin Mulla and Organdies are offered at less than half price.
A rowing trip itinerary notes departure from Palisade on July 4 and return from Eureka on July 5 at 9 50 a.m. No trains will depart Eureka on July 4. Agent W BR REYSOLDS is listed.
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