Silver Reaches Highest Quotation Since War Start
New York on March 23 bar silver and Mexican dollars hit fresh highs amid European war demand. Silver bullion at 59 3 4 cents an ounce and Mexican dollars at 46 1 8 cents, up 2 3 4 and 2 3 8 cents respectively from last Saturday. Dealers cite London scarcity and rising demand on the continent and in China. London also reported gains to 28 1 2d, driven by low stock and Indian Chinese purchases. A telegram to the Sentinel notes New York quotes at 60 3 4 cents on March 24.
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Ely Merchants Remove Boycott Endorsing Lincoln Highway
The Salt Lake Herald Republican reports Ely businessmen reached a full agreement at a Liberty theater meeting. Salt Lake delegates via the Commercial club Rotary club and Manufacturers' association withdraw opposition to the Lincoln Highway and pledge funds equal to one tenth of Granite Mountain cut off spending for a Tooele County road. Ely withdraws boycott on Wend over road and Salt Lake business houses.
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Villa Surrounded at El Oso Paso Report Claims Battle
A Paso dispatch on March 23 reports Villa surrounded at El Oso five miles from Namiquipa by American and Mexican troops, with a decisive battle expected after Villa’s earlier defeat by Carranzistas at Santa Gertrudes. Also notes Saturday Evening Post ad rates and Sentinel- subscription offer.
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Nevada High Schools Consider Military Training
Nevada school principals favor military training in high schools as voluntary programs. Eureka official Charles Priest cites physical and moral benefits, discipline, leadership, reduced truancy, and better national readiness, while noting feasibility depends on local student numbers and squad formation.
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Payment Stopped on Checks by White Pine Sheep Owners
White Pine County officials, led by Deputy Bailey, pursued delinquent sheepmen who had given bad checks for taxes and grazing permits. Benito Ab eras Teubi, a Utah Idaho flock owner, led the case. other offenders fled to Idaho. Officials vow cash payments only and plan trials to deter tax evasion. Also, Indianapolis sees Thomas Taggart appointed US Senator to fill Shively’s vacancy. Taggart long led Indiana Democrats.
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Benito Aberas Teubi
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Idaho
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Board of County Commissioners
Indianapolis
Thomas Taggart
United States
Shively
Ralston
Indiana
Outbreak Yields 30000 Coyotes Shot or Poisoned
Sanitary Inspector E. T. Ross reports that at least 30,000 coyotes were killed by shooting or poisoning in Lassen and Modoc Counties during the rabies outbreak. He notes the outbreak has subsided and danger is past. Also, West ern Pacific engineer E. P. Schaeber dies accidentally in Elko while cleaning a rifle.
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Eureka County High School Principal Sees Military Training Feasible
Charles Priest, Principal of Eureka County High School, argues that military training is advisable and feasible for Nevada’s larger high schools. He notes objections such as parental opposition can be overcome and places emphasis on prohibitive concerns being minimal.
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Everybody’s Magazine
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Nevada
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