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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1914
Page
2
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The Wegner Azarite Copper Company near Lanning camp purchases old steel rails for use in a newly completed copper plant. The leaching process aims to save about 97 percent of copper values in ore, costing around $25,000, modeled after Montana plants.
The latest metal quotations show silver at 4.50 per ounce in New York, dapper at 4.50, and land at 2.40 per 100 pounds. This brief market note records prices for metal goods and commodities from the New York exchange.
Quincy July 11. Turbine engines will power the battleship Nevada, sister to the Oklahoma, launched at Camden last March. She measures 680 feet, 58 feet beam, draft 28 1 2 feet, speed about 21 knots. Main battery of ten 14 inch guns arranged for high concentration. Armor weight surpasses prior US ships. Secretary Daniels, Roosevelt, Governor Oddie, and Senator Pittman attended. Eleanor Siebert, 10, was sponsor for the launch.
Renomination candidate John Edwards Bray announces his ongoing campaign to lead Nevada schools. He cites progress in high school trades, domestic science and agriculture, expanded teacher training, support for the State University and rural school reforms to strengthen education statewide.
The Tonopah celebration was marred by wind preventing aviator Christofferson from taking off, while imported fireworks fizzled as the committee refused payment. Page and Johnson won the drilling contest with a hole of 41 11 16 inches in 15 minutes, Dahlen and Linquist finished second with 41 1 16 inches.
Mexico City report that General Victoriano Huerta resigned as provisional President. Senate and Chamber of Deputies accepted his resignation by 121 to 17, and he took the oath of office at a joint session. Huerta and Blanquet left the capital by train, believed bound for Puerto Mexico. Washington hailed the step as a path toward peace, with quick entry of Caranza expected though not yet recognized by the U.S. and Constitutionalists.
Mr and Mrs Bert Adams, rivals from Eureka, walked 9280 miles by August 1913 on a trek from San Francisco to Salt Lake, New York, and back. They planned 10 900 miles and 400 theaters, funding expenses by selling post cards. 27 states and Mexico visited, over 13 000 cards sold. They aim to be back in Frisco by December 31.
The Elko Free Press reports that attorney F S Gedney is said to be suffering a severe breakdown. No official statement confirms the condition or any ensuing actions.
Registration books open for the Primary Election on January 29, 1914 and the General Election on November 4, 1914 at Eureka Precinct No 1. Qualified electors must register by August 0. Registration ends October 32, 1914 for the General Election. Books will be open 7 to 9 o'clock on the listed days. Citizens must present papers when appearing for registration. LW Cromee.
Notice from Kob y Hill Precinct No 2 Borgs County Nevada lists registration opening for the Primary on August 50 1914 and the General on November 3 1914 at the office in Ratty Hill Precinct No 2. Registration will stay open until 6 p m on August 50 and until five days before the election closing date. hours extend 7 to 9 p m on the above dates. Citizens are urged to present naturalization papers when registering. Jury Register Agent for Koby Hill Precinct No 2, Borok County, Nevada.
Registry Books for the September 1 04 Primary and November 3 1914 Federal elections open at my office in Garrison Precinct No 3 Borea Coaway Sevads for qualified electors. Books stay open on legal days until 6 p m August 8 1914 for primary registration and until 6 p m October 20 1914 for general election registration. Hours from 7 to 9 p m added. Naturalized citizens should present naturalization papers when registering. M J HOUGH Registry Agent Gartioe Precinct No 3 Eureka County Nevada.
Notice states Eureka County Nevada Beowawe Precinct 4 opens registration for the September 1 1914 registry and the November 3 1914 general election. Registrars will keep books open until 6 pm August 30 1914 for the primary and until 6 pm October 20 1914 for the general election with extended hours 7 to 9 pm ten days before each closing. Naturalized citizens must present papers. F E Leonard Ex Officio Registry Agent Beowawe Election Precinct Eureka County Nevada.
The registration book for all qualified electors in Palisade Precinct No 5 Eureks County Nevada remains open on legal days until 6 o'clock p m August 20 1914 for Primary Election registration and until 6 o'clock p m October 20 1914 for general registration. J M Requa Ex Officio Registry Agent for Palisade Election Precinct Eureks County Nevada.
Registration books for Mineral Hill Precinct No 6 Bareke County Nevada open for qualified electors on oral days until 6 pm August 20 1914 for the Primary and until 6 pm October 20 1914 for the General Election. Ten days before each closing date the books stay open 7 to 9 pm. Naturalised citizens urged to register. John Haddow Registry Agent Mineral Hill Precinct No 6 Bareke County Nevada.
Orion Beal was sentenced by Judge Taber to the state penitentiary for not less than one year nor more than 13 months. In Reno last week the Regents refused Anne Martin of the Equal Suffrage League’s request to revoke a prior resolution banning the use of the university name in suffrage matters. Saturday in Goldfield a miner, Newmyer, argued with Jim Slim Shanklin at the Buckhorn saloon and streets, leaving Newmeyer wounded with a knife slash to the abdomen.
Defire announces primary election registration opens at Alpha Precinct No 7 Eureka County Nevada for the November 4 1914 ballot. Books stay open on legal days until 6 pm August 30 1914 then until 6 pm October 20 1914 for general election. ten day pre-closing period. John Boitano registry agent listed.
Registry Agent for Prospect Precinct No 4 Eureka County Nevada announces hours for the primary election registration. Registration opens 7 00 to 9 00 pm on October 20 1914 with August 31 1914 as the cutoff. citizens must present proper credentials.
Hooke for the Primary Election to be held at my office in Buckhorn Precinct No 9 Buckhorn County Nevada for the registration of all qualified electors. The books in remats open on all legal days until 6 o clock on October 20 1914 for registration for the General Election. For ten days prior the dates for closing of the books for either election said books will be open from 7 to 9 o clock p m in addition to the hours above stated for registration. C Van Laningham Ex Officio Registry Agent for Buckhorn
In Tonopah Nevada a riot broke out at the Miner Union hall between Western Federation of Miners and Industrial Workers of the World supporters. A miner Jack Whiting was shot in the leg as police moved in and the shooter was jailed. IW W has held meetings for weeks and organized restaurant workers.
The Grosbeck O'Brien Undertaking Company of Reno has bought a 1914 Gray Eagle four cylinder hearse. It is the first of its kind in the state and features 40 horsepower and the latest equipment.
Harry Estes, wounded June 27 by David Burrows in Tonopah, is described by Dr. O'Donnell as paralyzed from the armpits down after a bullet severed his spinal cord. The bullet was removed from his back and Estes remains mentally alert with only use of his hands. The doctor sets a 60 day prognosis for his life.
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