Eureka Post Office Second Class Matter Entry
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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
2
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George H. Maxwell of the National Irrigation Association urges the Nevada State Board of Education to simplify the public school curriculum. He argues focus on earning a living and home life, with early vocational specialization after fourteen, criticizing wasted hours on nonessential subjects. He cites stenography applicants lacking basics in spelling and punctuation despite studying advanced sciences.
The Storthing proclaims Norway independent from Sweden and that King Oscar is no longer Norway’s king. The Norwegian cabinet resigns after a royal veto on separate consular services, leaving no official record. The deadlock ends with severed union, though Sweden may resist formal acceptance.
A Tonopah dispatch from June 12 reports Postmaster General Cortelyou plans to bar certain wildcat stock promoters from mail service. Western residents, especially Eastern investors, warn that many stocks have proven worthless and livelihoods have suffered amid suspected postal action aimed at curbing such schemes.
More than a hundred head of horses haul lumber to camps as water fails at Mud Springs. Rhyolite reports 36 saloons paying 51.20 quarterly licenses and 26 yearly intervals, totaling around 190000 annually to run the camps. Vigilance organizers form amid rising theft while Las Vegas gains an auto line, 120 miles at 40 dollars each way. Bullfrog and Beatty note growing business lists, rail progress, bank fixtures from Detroit, and 10000 tons of freight headed in as Bullfrog nears metropolitan status.
The Sentinen notes the first issue of Progressive West a monthly for Greater Nevada edited by Mrs. M M Garwood with Reno office and $1 yearly price. Also covered is an insurance policy matter for widow Mrs Herbert V Jeffries and Humboldt County pioneer M B Staunton of Winnemucca who died after a long illness leaving two sons and two daughters.
Advertisement notes Sou-Rust tinware as best and non rust option over enamel. Mentions George Garin sells pieces with guarantee. Includes call to used buyer inquiry.
After a long dispute over stage mail delivery, the Nevada Central Railway resumes a three weekly service between Battle Mountain and Austin. The railroad agrees to restore the 1908 schedule, solving late arrivals and missed mail complaints from residents of Lander County and Austin.
Peace negotiations between Japan and Auasia advance as experts seek a conference site. Secretary Loeb, for President Roosevelt, announces Washington will host the plenipotentiaries after both governments chose The Hague but now request Washington for the meeting.
The Nevada Supreme Court grants a rehearing in State of Nevada vs Kair about the Eight Hour Law after Kair’s Silver City mill overwork conviction. The U S Supreme Court recently ruled New York Eight Hour Law unconstitutional, influencing Nevada’s pending decision.
Dispatch from Lovelock Nevada reports a mining rush at Spring Valley Canyon with hundreds of tents, calls to revive a post office at Fitting, and Bollants Mine workers prospecting. Mining men claim the Spring Valley head lode may be the district mother lode amid years of placer gold in nearby canyons. Also, President Young and Cashier Boal of Goldfield Bank and Trust Company were bound over to the Superior Court for June 19 in Hawthorne.
In Eureka on May 19 1906 a local retailer invites patrons to inspect a newly opened store one door north of the Eureka County Bank. The display features Gent's furnishings for summer straw and linen hats and a full line of summer shoes for men women and children along with underwear and hosiery. Prices are advertised as right.
A consignment of Keystone Mowers extras for mowing machines machine oils Weber Farm Wagons Prospectors Wagons bog gies and Spring Way items arrives at George Gavins on Main Street in Zureka. Local shop adds variety for farming season and horse gear.
State reports show Charohill County licensing with 39 saloons 42 slot machines and various gambling revenues. Col Robert H Taylor a former Nevada attorney dies in San Francisco at 85 survived by a widow. irrigation ceremony invites limited Hawketts County turnout. Bob Montgomery offered one million for Montgomery Shoshone Co interests at Bullfrog. US Geological Survey maps cover Goldfield Tonopah Bullfrog Death Valley. metal prices listed including silver 58.4 cents, lead 4.5 dollars, copper 11 cents. Eureka hosts semi annual teachers certification in July 10 11 12. Tom Murphy gets 18 months for burglary. new laundry on North Monroe Street.
At Evy in White Pine County Nevada on June 4 1005 a son was born to Mrs D 5 Dickeraun. At Ely in White Pine County Nevada on June 12 15 a daughter was born to Mrs W A Shallenberger.
Washoe County Commissioners overrode County Auditor Stoddard’s veto to pay three Reno physicians for awaiting on smallpox patients, totaling 790. Morrison claimed 545, Thoma 120, Mooser 125. Bills contested as cases should have been handled by the County Board of Health and the State Board, with dispute over contract terms and indigent care duties.
Arab and Colorado capitalists have bought the Syndicate mines and plan extensive work. A power plant will be built on Walker River to supply energy for the mine and mill, a major development in the Bodie vicinity after years of slow activity.
Leigh, a prominent Red Rock rancher, bequeaths 4000 to two Ludians devoted to him. The money is to be deposited in Washoe County Bank or invested at the best rate and paid as 25 per quarter to each. Lovelock to get a 12090 water system funded by city bonds.
Postmasters in Nevada will see salary adjustments based on post office locations. Salaries listed include increases in Reno and Carson City areas, with some offices receiving moderate rises while Walworth faces a cut from 1600 to 1200.
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