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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
4
Salt Lake Telegram notes many soreheads in Chicago after defeat. It compares reaction to Colonel E Loose and Charles Samper in Nevada, praising Samper’s defiant speech and vow to campaign hard for the Republican party while opposing Democrats amid heated partisan sentiment.
Baltimore June 25 William Jennings Bryan failed to secure the temporary chairman seat at the Democratic National Convention as Alton B Parker won the vote. Bryan had urged Senator Kern to oppose Parker, signaling a clash over party control.
The convention saw a heated dispute as temporary chair Parker led with 579 votes to Bryan 506 and O Gorman 4. Parker’s election was made unanimous on a motion by Lake Lea. Judge Parker delivered a keynote as delegates grew weary and disorderly before adjourning until 8 pm. Judge Somers returned to Goldfield after sentencing seven men in Pioche, including ex sheriff O H Smith, amid threats and plots to free Smith from jail.
The Democratic National Convention in Baltimore remains stalemated after ten ballots. Ollie James of Kentucky was named permanent chairman, with William Jennings Bryan delivering a strong speech against Morgan, Ryan, and Belmont interests. Candidates Clark, Baldwin, Wilson, Harmon, and Underwood were in nomination as ballots continued with no nominee announced. 728 votes needed.
O O F Grand Officers chosen in Lovelock Nevada with David McLean of Ely named Grand Master for the coming year. Other officers include Deputy Grand Master C R Carter Reno Grand Warden W M Christian Pioche Grand Secretary William Southerland Reso Grand Treasurer Novacovich Reso Grand Chaplain Brewster Adams Reno Grand Representative Judge Langas Virginia City. Rebekah Assembly elects Alice Johnson Goldfield President Juha Smith Yerington Warden J Jacobs Carson Secretary Lizzie Mudd Reno Treasurer Angelina Day Sparks Trustee Delia Spinney Reno.
The late Senator George 8 Nixon’s will, filed in Reno, divides estate assets between his widow and son Bertram E Nixon at age 85. The son, 22 now, will have his portion held in trust by Nevada Savings and Trust Company. The estate is likely over $3,000,000 with several personal bequests and monthly allowances for relatives. Executors Platt & Gibbons, not her husband’s counsel, handle the estate. A separate note reports Henry Barrett in custody for the fatal shooting of James Loughlin at Barrett ranch near Yerington, claiming self defense after a horse dispute.
The Pure Food Commission asks merchants to acquaint themselves with the Pure Food and Drugs Act and the state Pare Poor law rulings. Officials must report violations to the District Attorney with evidence, though no discretionary power is granted to withhold cases. Copies have been sent to dealers. those lacking documents should request additional copies from The Agricultural Department Station in Reno.
Obesgo June 24 report of a political rift in the Longworth family. Congressman Nicholas Longworth appears dejected as he travels with his wife Mrs Alice Roosevelt Longworth, who favors Theodore Roosevelt’s third party. The Cincinnati district remains nominating on the Republican ticket, leaving Mick in a dilemma.
Princess Alice attended a notable event at Orchestra Hall cheering for the new third party. She stated she is strong for the rule of the people as Roosevelt appears in her makeup. Nick avoided interview attempts, running from reporters and declaring he will remain a Republican for life.
Silver trades at 62 cents per ounce in New York while lead is quoted at 64.0 dollars per 100 pounds and copper at 1650 dollars in New York trading.
Views from June 24 reports the Osareviteh heir to All the Russias, age eight, is recovering from tuberculosis of the right knee and doctors say he will never walk again. The Czar and Czarina are deeply distressed.
Nevada code Section 6775 warns that anyone maliciously poisoning or exposing poison to a dog faces a misdemeanor with penalties including county jail a term from less than two months to six months or a fine between two hundred and five hundred dollars, or both. The report notes Roy Francis, a San Francisco aviator, coldly affected by high altitude air near Reno after a trip from Moana Springs.
Statement No. 131 7 1912 from Nevada to Richmood Indiana lists 13 horses shipped by A C Underhill. One horse branded T quarter circle with thirteen horses unbranded. Inspected by Mastin Manower. Sheriff Maarmxy Masoner of Eureka County Nevada signed the notice. Statement No 122 accompanies the shipment record.
Department of the Interior notice states Giulio Mino reti, heir of Giacomo Mattei of Eureka, filed for Final Proof to establish a land claim in Section 36 Township 21 North Range 64 East Mount Diablo Meridian. The hearing before Eureka County Clerk R McCharles is set for August 6, 1912 with witnesses Frank Marmolito Will Robinson Joseph Tognoni Togooni and Louis J Coux listed. First publication June 2 1912 last publication August 3 1912.
Mary Minoletts amignee of Guiditta Mattei of Eureka Nevada has filed notice of intention to make final proof on a desert land entry for the SWL? NW 1 4 of section 2 lots 5 and more in township 20 north range 4 east Mount Diablo meridian before Eureka County clerk R E McCharles at Eureka Nevada on August 6 1912. Witnesses named Frank Marmolito Giuseppe Tognoni Louis Cox Will Robinson. First publication June 29 1912 last publication August 3 1912.
A militant speaker in a New York hall delivers a fiery suffrage address while a small man in the rear heckles, demanding louder tones. She retorts with rising volume as he quips that a "fine woman" still faces male control, underscoring ongoing gender tensions described by the Times.
Jack Mather, who received a one year penitentiary term for gambling in Elko, will be released on parole on July 8.
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