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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1920
Page
2
The Tonopah district miners issue demands to operators including immediate release of prisoners a six hour day at seven dollars per tire of contract and bonus and so called efficiency systems two man teams on all equipment water spraying in mines clean bedding for out of town workers showers and dry rooms hot cold water and heated spaces no discrimination against union men.
A movement favoring overalls for men and boys gains momentum in the Eastern states as a response to high prices. Washington showcases cartridge cloth garments used in varied attire from gowns to menswear, with war department displays hinting at lower prices for other goods if these fabrics spread widely.
Tonopah Times reports a notice posted at the Goldfield hotel stating the May 1 closing of the famed hostelry. The sale of the property appears to have collapsed leaving Goldfield without its notable inn. Built at about 750000, it was among the desert’s finest and would be a credit to any western mining town.
Pershing County commissioners authorize deputy game warden to buy golden pheasant eggs for distribution to willing ranchers to reintroduce the birds. Forty pairs were ordered last fall but Fallon objections blocked shipments to other parts of the state as pheasants thrive elsewhere.
Nye County Commissioners pass a resolution asking the State Board for permission to borrow 20 000 dollars. They cite Tonopah labor troubles as the cause of the county needing the funds.
London bullion brokers quote lower silver prices amid tight supplies in New York and London. The move unsettles buyers in the Far East, with sterling exchange volatility curbing demand. The U S Mint in San Francisco paused refining for two weeks to allow repairs. Nevada producers face higher refining costs and potential protest while awaiting Chinese Indian demand signals.
A light observance notes wedding culture where the bride's family doubts the groom and the groom’s mother frets about his future due to family cooking.
A joint California Nevada snow survey and stream forecast issued April 1 1920 notes Humboldt Basin measurements are new and provisional. Based on last season’s melt 3 inches of water and 76 percent snow cover east of the basin a similar Humboldt flow to last year is expected though Little Humboldt may be somewhat lower. Final figures and acre foot details to follow May 1. Slow early run-off due to low temperatures benefits second irrigation.
State Engineer discovers valuable water rights data in Nevada Supreme Court records. The Currant creek Nye County rights adjustment will be made by the State Engineer. A suit filed in 1875 by Richard Barnes v Joseph Sabron et al provides maps data and evidence establishing long dead parties rights.
Dr Mabel K Young prepares to do all kinds of dental work from her Spring Street office open all day and evenings. All work guaranteed.
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