28 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1916
Page
2
Announcement outlines publication rates for political notices and candidate cards through the General election. Includes rates for reading notices sketches and political announcements and states mailing details for second class matter.
A satirical note from 1916 quotes Tonopah Times praising the woman's vote while stressing caution before voting on November seventh. The piece argues women’s suffrage has gained attention and calls readers to thoughtful engagement by Election Day.
Authorities search for Giuseppe Santina after he shot and killed H. F. Ryan a freight conductor from the Southern Pacific at an Italian saloon and cardroom. The incident followed a dispute during an ecards game and a later confrontation when Ryan moved to strike.
Tonopah unions form the Mine Workers' Union with 247 initial members after two Sunday meetings. The new local plans Friday evening gatherings. Tonopah Mine Operators' Association responds that wage increases cannot be granted now, arguing wages not reduced when silver declined.
The Reno Commercial club slogan committee chose "Dellars for Home Trade Foster Products Home Made" from over 700 submissions. Elgin Leavitt of Reno suggested the winning lines and won a $20 prize. the trade mark features a dollar with the edge motto Buy within the circle.
The County Commissioners of Elko County appoint C. McCormick as the first hide inspector at a salary of 125 dollars per month. The expense will be borne by the Stockmen's Association.
The latest report of condition shows Nevada holds $520 647.31 in cash in the treasury and $2 463 200 in state school fund securities, totaling $2 983 847.31 in state assets.
M Williams of Extension mine Tonopah has created a 12 pound drill bit puller claiming first of its kind to reach the patent office. It pulls any drill bit from any machine drill and may be mass produced for about $10. Reno theater to be replaced by apartments under Nixon estate funding. Teachers Institute planned with meetings in Winnemucca and Goldfield in November.
Obituary notes the death of former District Judge Sam D. King of Nevada's fourth district, pioneer Ormsby County resident, longtime Carson City lawyer. remains to be buried in Seattle. Secretary Baker launches district based Army recruiting plan aiming to enlist at least 100,000 starters for preparedness.
Friday metal prices in New York show silver at 673 conte per ounce, copper at 28.00 dollars per pound, and lead at 7.10 dollars per pound.
An OCR fragment lists voters and names for Mineral Hill Precinct No 6 in 1916 Nevada. Mentions Brown Walter A Brandt Geo T and others with notes on poll procedures and election day timing. The text contains garbled names and references to voters or officials and the registrar GEO. W. BRIDER as agent for the precinct.
After Monday October 23 1916 all dogs running at large in Eu reka and vicinity without muzzles will be killed without further notice.
A list of 1900s style party tickets and candidates shows For President Hughes and Fairbanks with Republican electors Bracken Walter K along with Allen G McBride and others. Other entries include Benson Kirkpatrick and Socialist names Rearick Ziegler Nellie T. Kennett and Taylor Van Nagell for University of Nevada Regents and short term Baker Edna listed under Republican and Socialist lines.
Ballot questions No. 17 and No. 7 seek approval to amend Nevada Constitution sections on school land investments and state bonded indebtedness. Names listed include Bromemer Fulton Hinckley Laird McCharles Morgan Reynolds Hooper McTerney Eather Skillman Marteletti Minoletti McVey McKay McNamee Nostross Overton Owen Robinsons and others among registered voters and local officials.
Fragmented item lists voters by precinct and year with several illegible lines. It mentions names such as Maria Gibeltini and Jeanie, plus references to precincts No 6 and No 9 and years 1914 and 1916 in a low readability OCR snippet.
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