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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1921
Page
4
Arthur Brisbane notes Lord Northcliffe’s view on England allowing Ireland to tax England, the shift toward rapid German productivity, Chicago’s Lake Calumet harbor project, and a future dominated by air power. He cites a Crater Lake rescue and evolving warfare, arguing the United States led in aviation and must recognize its strategic importance.
A playful encounter unfolds on a veranda as a guest misreads relatives in attendance. The speaker teases identifying family, noting a grandmother in short dress, a youth in riding breeches, and a child in town attire amid a humorous mix up.
The Tonopah Times reports Southern Pacific and allied Hines plan to restore traffic parity by cutting base rates from 2.27 to between 1.50 and 2.00 per 100 pounds, aiming to outpace parcel post rates. Postmaster McQuillian eyed leasing the freight house as 20 tons of sugar moved by parcel post reveal post office handling limits. J. W. Luce and C. S. Foe of SP visit Tonopah to review rates, meet business leaders, and revise local pricing.
A Southern Nevada mining man blames four years of assessment work exemption by Congress for crowding the public domain with locations and says the 1872 act’s return forces claim peggeers off vast areas, while high wages and war prosperity lure prospectors elsewhere. He warns owners lack incentive without ownership. We print the Gazette’s summary of his views on mining policy.
Tex Rickard boxing promoter and Frederick C. Quimby motion picture exhibitor pleaded guilty before Federal Judge Sheppard to violating the interstate commerce law by transporting the Dempsey Carpentier fight pictures across state lines from New Jersey. Each was fined 1000 dollars. Also note California requires all entering tourists by automobile to register within 24 hours of arrival. registration is free and valid for three months.
Lord Northcliffe, British publisher, held a seven hour reception at his hotel in New York, greeting about one visitor every three minutes. He spoke on Ireland, prohibition in America, and Palestine, noted two million more women than men in England, and teased about a prohibition era in the United States. He praised women writers for children’s stories but questioned their political prominence.
Nevada State News notes a branch of a Progressive Business Club in Elko shows satisfactory progress with fifteen members signed. Reports a fatal accident involving How Cat, a noted Elko Chinese cook, who fell from a hay wagon breaking his neck. Additional items include 800 white leghorn chickens received for a poultry exhibit, a hospital injury from a shooting in Wineitingucca, and various local notices on tax valuation, an Indian fandango event, a heavy Elko County rainstorm, and water agreements with Western Pacific and Winnemucca utilities.
New York July 27. Gertrude L Danks daughter of Hart P Danke, composer of Silver Ped Zoo Among the Gold, was described as unable to buy shoes because her brother A H Danke did not share royalties. The surrogate weighed a contempt request for withholding income details from the song.
The Heno Gazette reports Utah coal man H. Calvin predicting higher coal prices before April next year and limited winter supply. High freight rates and wartime wage orders raise costs, and mining operations now will cause a winter shortage. Rail age warns that without faster production and transport a fall and winter shortage is likely, urging broader purchases to avoid crisis.
Tom Bath and Anthony Jurich report continued tension in Tonopah amid a miners’ wage dispute. A conference between mine operators and miners could yield a return to work, though locals doubt any agreement. About 500 miners are employed. business owners profit from payroll but face reduced town activity. State pace losses persist with ten state police remaining. Street clashes between old and new employees are common but less frequent due to workers avoiding streets.
Bryan was arrested twice for speeding on his way to lecture in Delavan and Antioch while a farcical chase involved a mayoral talk with a marshal. In Zion City he met Woodrow Wilson and patriotic humor about prohibition. Georges Carpentier was greeted in Paris as a conquering hero upon return, cheered by thousands.
Application filed to appropriate public waters from Two Hill Canyon Spring in Ely County Nevada. Project uses a small dam and pipes to convey one fourth cubic foot per second for irrigation and domestic use from June 1 to October 31 annually. Water not returned to stream. State Engineer J G Scrugham issued notices July 30 to August 27 1921.
The State Highway Department of Nevada offers surplus equipment and supplies for sale in Reno. Sealed bids must be received at the Carson City office by noon August 15, 1921, with minimum prices listed in the equipment manifests. Right to reject all bids is reserved. Contact Cottrell, State Highway Engineer, Carson City for details.
P T Lonergan bans white fishing without permit after state law restricting trout catches by Indians at Pyramid Lake, denying Dean Guy Mitherry of UC and three colleagues permits. Lonergan argues Indians rely on fish sale for subsistence while whites face hardship. a Sentinel notice advertises legal blanks.
Virginia Chronicle reports a rare accident at Comstock Recreation Grounds Sunday noon during a baseball matchup when a pitcher snapped his arm at the elbow while throwing. The injury, described as a nearly dislocating wrench, halted play as he nearly collapsed.
The Eureka Store has just received a shipment for painting needs including Waite and Ted Leadh items Botley Of and Paint Colorines Toot Pai Lamp Black and Brushes packaged for the season.
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