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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1920
Page
2
An elderly Indian woman was seriously injured when a horse tied to a fence pulled free the picket and struck her as she attempted to reach shelter. A 70-year-old Indian man set and splinted her broken ankles, with Dr. Joslin reporting satisfactory treatment.
Fragmentary copy describes a phrase about a girl and complexion tied to a Livingston Kentucky enterprise. The readable text is garbled and does not yield a clear event or identification for a fuller, factual summary.
Mrs. B. Langston of 543 West Sixth street claims a formula to prevent or cure smallpox and scarlet fever. Doctors, including city physician Dr. W. L. Samuels, did not endorse it. Langston cites wide use, but medical experts warn against unverified remedies and urge consulting a physician promptly.
Geneva Nov 15 The Belgian Paul Hymans was chosen permanent president by 35 votes to four for Motta of Switzerland with Ador of Switzerland and Leon Bourgeois of France receiving one vote each. Hymans, former Belgian foreign minister, called the assembly to order as Motta spoke welcome, while Branting objected to acclamation and Hymans allowed a secret ballot. The assembly debated additions to the agenda including Albania Bulgaria and Austria applications, later referred to a committee. Opening bells marked the start. Notable attendees included Balfour Bourgeois Ishii Mateu Borden and Quinones de Leon. the United States was not represented officially but observers attended. The session will consider disarmament economic blockades and an international court. The U.S. election results prompted discussion. Russia's civil affairs may be addressed amid evolving recognition talk.
Nevada man Michael Cochran from Mina visited New York City and stayed at a hotel. A chambermaid found $26,000 hidden under a pillow in his room, Cochran had checked out. The money was traced to Grand Central, then returned to him the next day after it was confirmed found. He rewarded the maid with a thousand dollars.
Tonopah Nov 16. F W Draper manager of the Louisiana Consolidated Mining Company force at Tybo resigns after attaching concentrates of the smelter at Salt Lake awaiting salary. The company says refinancing forces small scale operation impossible due to high freight rates. Staff to seek other jobs. lower workings to be opened when resume on a wider scale. Oyster note appears as stray text with no clear connection.
Carson City November 15. Nevada Public Service Commission seeks dining car price reform after traveler complaints. Prices cited include thirty five cents for baked apple and cream, thirty cents for prunes, thirty five cents for toast, and twenty cents for coffee. Chairman Shaughnessy argues current rates are unconscionable for average travelers and proposes affordable club meals alongside a la carte options. Southern Pacific counters with higher San Francisco hotel prices and high operating costs.
Berlin The Nobel Dynamite Company, a renowned explosives firm, plans to produce white diamonds of natural character. The synthetic gems would cost far less than real diamonds while offering similar appearance and quality.
A local shop advertises twice weekly delivery of French and Royal Bread with fresh homemade bread ice cream and cakes cookies doughnuts and snails from Wiko every Saturday. It also lists candy cigars cigarettes and soft drinks for sale.
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