23 Nov 1912
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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1912
Page
1
President elect Wilson announces an extra session of Congress to begin by April 15 to fulfill tariff revision pledges and reduce business uncertainty. He plans a Bermuda vacation, renting a cottage and sailing soon, aiming for quiet and avoiding prolonged campaigning.
Rhyolite’s leading Tramp Consolidated mine, once part of a bustling camp that housed over 7000 people, is near revival. Owned by Senator Aldrich and other wealthy investors, reports indicate work will begin soon after years of near abandonment.
Walter Scott known as Death Valley Scotty faced perjury accusations as he testified before Superior Judge Frank Willis. He claimed F C Goodin promoted a fraudulent Nevada mining venture to buy a mythical Beatty mine and admitted signing a $25,000 receipt while asserting he only received $200.
Guy E Miller on behalf of the Western Federation of Miners asks the Ely Record to warn all wage earners to stay away from the Ely district as labor conditions remain unsettled. Labor leaders cite ongoing discrimination against former employees and dispute the post strike arrangements, with no new strike planned for now.
Senator Francis G. Newlands urges President Shah to start a movement to reduce state government spending. He proposes a permanent League or Commission to outlive legislation and act at the coming session. A data letter by Professor Romanzo Adams shows expenditures rising from 407,825 to 985,957 in ten years.
Robert Francis, 44 caliber revolver owner and meat market manager at Phebe, dropped the firearm during a dark entrance, fatally wounding himself through the left lung and narrowly missing the heart. He died the next day. Meanwhile, authorities arrested twenty one men at Ely on warrants by Anthony Jukob, tied to the McGill smelter shooting at the gates last month in which two Greek workers were killed. The detainees, first wave of guards for Nevada Consolidated Mining Co, were to have preliminary hearings Monday. Two officers Wallace Cook of California and Frank M. Brooka of Minnesota, Weat Point graduates, were dismissed for drinking violations.
A coachlike voice urges a 40 year old to pursue new business, citing ambition and responsibility as drivers of success. The piece shifts to public matters, detailing the official canvass for state officers on December 16 and the process for US Senate elections, plus Ohio's constitutional income tax amendment approval and remaining vote requirement.
A French agricultural proposal details a humane sheep marking method avoiding wool damage. It critiques coal tar brands and aniline dyes, suggests ear tattooing or a metallic plate, and notes the Syndical Chamber of Commerce recommends a linseed oil turpentine Prussian blue pigment applied to the nose, forehead, or nape of neck.
A struggling speaker who stammers finds it difficult to voice a positive statement about himself at times, highlighting the social challenge of ordinary communication for those with speech impediments.
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