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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1908
Page
2
In Des Moines Iowa Governor A B Cummins was chosen for a short term Senate seat with expectations of possible re election. The unusual November day and ongoing political maneuvering left questions about future electoral outcomes and party control.
In a close vote to replace the late William Ji Alieos, Comins led with 100 votes and Porter 35, while three Republicans abstained. The reappointment of Cam mine for a new term was rejected. Governor Grurper Gurst attended a joint session of the House and Senate this afternoon.
Zech Taylor, a Nevada gambler, died by suicide in Carson on November 19. Sparks city attorney W. E. Melville died at home on November 21 at age 43. Southern Pacific adopts a nine hour workday at Sparks shops due to rising business. Democrats win 35 of 43 Assembly seats and 5 of 8 Senate seats, with large majorities in both houses. Lovelock constable P. H. Wolf orders gambling to close from Saturday night to Sunday night. Interior Secretary Garfield rejects irrigation project payments, endangering land holders. Byron receives 14 years for Virginia Road robbery. Wheeler case solidifies plea. Nevada mining notes praise Chafey property growth from mine cash flow rather than outside investors.
A promotional piece touts The Tribune as a premier interior West newspaper with wide reach. It pledges fearless, comprehensive coverage and urges readers to subscribe, listing prices for daily and Sunday editions and sample copies.
A Rascar City Star explainer outlines how electors are chosen and vote. It notes states appoint electors, the electoral college meets in January, and Congress counts votes in February. It covers state suffrage, district plans, ties, and historic examples.
Admiral Count Togo, famed for his victory over Rojestvensky’s fleet, received American fleet officers on his flagship Mikasa in Japanese waters. He praised the American visit and hoped for strengthened friendship and joint naval bonds between the nations.
Cleveland mayor Tom J. Jetmace announces he must surrender his home and cars after a fortune loss of about 400000 in his Lorain interests. The Depositore Savings and Trust Co. passed to local banks, and the Municipal Traction Co. went to a federal receivership, as he seeks to salvage his brother Albert Johnson's estate amid family hardship.
Samuel Gompers was re-elected president of the American Federation of Labor at Denver with only one dissenting vote from Charles Joske of Wisconsin. The vote ends chatter about his removal after backing Segan in the Taft era and confirms his long tenure since 1882. Gompers, 54, an English-born cigarmaker, has led the federation almost continuously for decades. The piece ends with an unrelated ad note for Pabst Blue Ribbon beer at Owle.
Delinquent stock notices issued for shares listed under Assessment Number 17. Notices specify shareholders, share counts, and amounts due as of October 17, 1908. Public sale to satisfy delinquencies scheduled for December 10, 1908 at 12 o'clock noon on the tenth floor of the Koll Building in San Francisco, California.
Cited States Land Office Carson City Nevada November 21 1908 notice: Edmond Hammond of Eureka Nevada who on March 12 1908 made Homestead Entry No 1706 has filed intent to make final five year proof to establish claim to land in NW SW Sec 6 lot 1 and NW SEd Sec 6 Township 19 North Range 54 East Mount Diablo Meridian before Eureka County Clerk Eureka Nevada on January 6 1909. Witnesses: M M Fletcher William F Zadow Joe J Sirl and A O Florio all of Eureka Nevada Louis J Cohn Register. First publication November 28 1908.
In the Third Judicial District Court Eureka County Nevada Elizabeth Crombie filed a petition for letters testamentary on the will of John Crombie deceased. The hearing is set for December 7 1908 at 10 o'clock a m at the Eureka Courthouse Courtroom to hear the petition and any objections. The Clerk R McCharles announces the hearing and invites interested parties to appear.
All persons having claims against Iate James Morrison are notified to present them for payment to A.8 Henderson at his office in the Courthouse Eureka Eureka County Nevada within forty days from this publication. Dated Eureka Nevada November 20 1908.
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