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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1913
Page
2
A faded notice from Eureka dated Saturday July 19 1918 appears with postal matter notation and classification as Second Class Matter. The fragment hints at a local edition or advertisement page from the era.
In Salt Lake City, William M. Campbell urged moving beyond rigid exams to judge teachers by daily performance. He warned against revenue driven entrants and limited testing, advocating observation by boards and student outcomes as true measures of effectiveness. He cited Sacramento Bee views supporting merit through classroom impact and personal observation.
The Senate proposes a major change to the income tax bill that grants exemptions and deductions for married men with wives and dependent children, while single men face tax on all income above 3000. It compares these provisions to rules in France, Prussia, and Britain, noting that the proposed U.S. measures are larger and aimed at supporting family life, with arguments about higher domestic costs.
North county reports show ranchers cutting hay under good weather with ample supplies so far, but a pronounced shortage of labor persists and few ranchers have fall crowing crews available.
Washington dispatch reports Senate bill 9720 by Senator Pittman to create a new land district in Nevada embracing White Pine Eureka and Churchill counties and part of Humboldt. The bill, passed by the Senate, would replace the Carson City office as the sole land office and ease land business for eastern and central Nevada.
The Nevada Tax Commission issues an order sealing monthly business statements from merchants, limiting publicity to authorized county officials. Sheriffs faced reluctance from businessmen to sworn disclosures, fearing disclosure to competitors. District Attorney will issue an opinion on whether such statements are public documents. Carson Appeal reports.
The Saturday Evening Post views the Administration banking bill as meeting core reform needs by concentrating reserves and expanding rediscount authority. It argues the bill strengthens commercial paper as a liquid asset, reduces reliance on stock exchange loans, and ties Treasury relations to banks, while differing from the Aldrich plan in governance and control.
Judge Bonnifield former Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court and longtime Humboldt County District Court judge died at his home in Winnemucca after three weeks illness and 24 hours of unconsciousness. He was 80 and had shaped Nevada history since 1882, well known to Mack residents.
A Carson horse died after nose contact with sidewalk shock equipment. Humboldt license revocations hit Jack Wilson and Harry Lyons for illegal gambling. Carlin reports triple labor force growth with 125 men currently employed. Winnemucca’s Reinhart residence sold to Mrs. Jenkins of Humboldt County. Tonopah Bonanza Corrects Goldfield Bank closure with assets over 100000 and liabilities 30000. Depositors plan to urge Governor to reconvene the Legislature to rescue State Bank. Winnemucca agent Guy Nanamaker killed at Oreana. details describe severe injuries. Rochester district mines ship ore totaling large early output. Rochester saloons burned in a July fire. Wonder camp narrowly escapes spread. Ely suspects Dan Dawson et al. to stand trial for robberies. Nevada University faculty losses include resignation of Prof Young and Prof Smith. Mrs. Plover robbed of 1800 buried cash. suspect Zupovich linked, search warnings issued. Ely Expositor notes urgent railway warnings.
The metal market reports silver at 58 cents per ounce lead at 4 dollars 90 cents per 100 pounds and copper at 13 dollars 25 cents per hundred pounds in New York.
W Lewson, a notorious stock promoter, has raided markets for years and claims forthcoming Washington lobby probes will trigger a cascade of investigations. He predicts Wall Street insiders will be vilified as reforms spread, urging widespread selling amid a looming financial crackdown.
Saloon operators in the state adopt a new license at 100 per year, doubling prior revenue and expected to near 50 000 annually. In Charohill County 14 licenses were sold with payments received, and the higher fee did not reduce licenses as some predicted. Nevada remains thirsty despite talk of dryness.
Cinabar prospectors report sensational gains as mining work exposes ore at Booth Douglas Wardle and Bruce claim. Six feet of surface ore promises mercury content near 10 026 percent. A second lead on Adolph Matar’s Taopes h property yields a surface run of about 0 per ton in quicksilver.
The judge granted a temporary injunction in the case J P Raine against W B Eaver and others, served in Colorado. The restraining order covers the waters of Pine Creek, a Humboldts tributary joining the main stream at Palisade. Reno Gazette July 14 reports.
The Southern Pacific Company and Nevada railroad officials settled the clash over freight rates by stipulation. The two year old suit to bar enforcement was dismissed with the railroad agreeing to a new rate schedule effective July. The three cent passenger rate wave is noted as part of the settlement.
Western Pacific merges with Sen Praccisc and transfers management to Missouri Pacific. E Y Jeffers retires as president and becomes board chair, C H Schiacke resigns from Denver Rio Grande, B F Bast of Missouri Pacific to head Western Pacific. New York directors to formalize the changes this week. Western Pacific operations to remain in San Prascieco.
The piece questions the original design of the national flag and the historical rationale for its stripes. It notes the 13 stripe standard set by law on April 14, 1818, and discusses the effect of state additions on flag design, suggesting the 15 stripe flag from Fort McHenry may be unique while others with 1 stripe exist in state arsenals.
Harvey E. Harris former Lander County Clerk and current Assemblyman missed his court appearance for the grand jury charge of misusing county funds. A $500 bail furnished by I. H. Dalton and J. H. Hiskey was forfeited and awarded to the county. Harris last appeared in San Francisco and said he planned to return when the proper time came. He repaid the money he was short at the end of his term.
In Carson a water shortage prompts residents to reopen old water lines and apply a four coat carriage paint to porches and trees as a washable method. The obscure notice suggests practical steps amid drought to manage outdoor features.
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