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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1905
Page
2
The Eureka Sentinel appears as second class matter at the Eureka postoffice. The notice indicates standard mailing status for the publication and its distribution channel through local postal service.
The Nevada Press Comment condemns the librarian selection process at the Nevada University. It criticizes offered salaries of 600 dollars and required training abroad under contract. It notes a later raise to 800 dollars for a California candidate with less training and questions the loyalty terms. It contrasts the issue with broader concerns over fiscal restraint and equity in state railway rates and transportation policy. The piece from Reno Gazette discusses the perceived hard deal for Nevada in railroad freight and passenger charges and calls for fair rate adjustments nationwide. It argues the state bears high costs while receiving limited service and opportunities, reflecting on Central Pacific and growth impediments.
Editorials critique Western Pacific influence and lack of state action for Greater Nevada, hinting at intercity rail control. Nevada University Library Committee defends librarian appointment standards, arguing for professionalization and specialized training amid salary and regional limits.
Salt Lake dispatch reports from Aug 31 that the Utah Construction Company of Ogden has won the contract to build the Western Pacific Railroad from Salt Lake City to the Nevada line about 110 miles. The firm also holds the contract for the line from Nevada’s western boundary to Oroville California. The Utah Construction Company previously built the Hazen cut-off and held many irrigation canal contracts.
A Boston dispatch from August 26 reports major copper interests say millions of pounds could be sold today if available, but supply is lacking. The sector warns of an impending copper famine likely to emerge soon if conditions persist, predicting 19 cents a pound within six weeks and noting dealers grow cautious, denying sales to suspected speculators.
Weekly ore shipment report for Sept 1 1905 lists Mixa pounds of ore 190080 Eureka Con 36580 83390 Laurel and Hidden Jewel.
Right Rev L Scanlon bishop of Salt Lake City will visit Nevada during September and October to administer confirmation. He plans to confirm in Tonopah late in the month, then proceed to Austin and finally Eureka with dates pending. Confirmation instruction is held several times weekly at the Catholic Church by Rev P Manson.
Will Muleoy who has been at Goldfield the past year was brought home last Saturday seriously ill with congestion of the liver. His condition is reported somewhat improved. The trip from Goldfield was made overland and John Repetty accompanied the sick boy to Eureka.
Thelma Rose, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ulyssee Lani, died August 25 at Huntington Valley Elko County. She was interred in the Catholic cemetery in Eureka last Sunday. Subscribe for the ErxTivEL.
A Portsmouth peace process ends the Russo Japanese War with Japan gaining major terms. Russia accepts Korean influence, Manchuria civil administration, Liaotang lease, and Port Arthur via preliminary agreements. Japan seeks naval limits and other concessions, some rejected by Russia. Port Arthur and Dalny docks transfer agreed.
Olande Schoer of Eko was elected principal of the Tonopah school. Nevada figures win office in irrigation and postal circles. H B Maxson secures national secretaryship at Portland amid a bitter Nevada contest. Cordelia A Spencer named Toano postmaster after Redbark’s vacation. A local move to relocate Esmeralda seat to Goldfield grows with a petition and push for a special election. The Equitable Society calls for a court inquiry into director malfeasance.
A New York bulletin sets lead at 4.85 per hundredweight with whispers of 5 ahead. Salt Lake management notes most producers fetch the New York price, industries buoyed by a ten year high. Copper and silver also rise, zinc to follow, while Tonopah Sun cites Senator Clark pledging railroad plans to Bullfrog if ore tonnage justifies it.
At Huntington Valley Elko County Nevada on August 24 1905 a daughter was born to the wife of Ulysses Lani and died the following day August 25.
A $25 reward is offered for the return of a box grip containing valuable articles of a mining engineer lost after leaving Ely bound for Eureka on June 90 1905 between Pilot Knob White Pine County and the Eureka and Palisade Railway depot in Eureka Nevada. The reward is payable by Hagaman and Dial Eureka Nev. on Sept 1 1905.
Delinquent stock sale notice for JACKSee NG COMPANY with location in Eureka and Joureke County Nevada. Sale postponed to Wednesday September 6, 1906, at the same hour and place by order of the Board of Directors. Purcell Rowe, Secretary, 624 Mills Building, San Francisco, California.
Eureka County notes: Corbutts back from Portland Fair. Marcus Lawrence on a few weeks’ visit to St Helens. Rand sisters return to Reno University. Mrs F I Tylor and children go home to Love Rock after a visit. W B Teralle named agent for Southern Pacific and Eureka & Palisade Railways. JA Ferraro resigns and plans to move to Ogden Uriah.
Mr and Mrs Chastine of Bull Creek visited Hamilton last Saturday Gus Simons rode the Monday stage toward Eureka and the railroad Mr and Mrs J Rosevear visited Hamilton from Green Springs Ralph Irwin of Duckwater Nye County spent several days in Hamilton The grand ball at Withington Hall last Saturday evening was a great social and financial success Lew Zadow, visiting his parents in Hamilton, returned to Ely Monday to resume work at W B Graham's store
Death notices report Dr J H Reece died August 2 1905 in Hemet Los Angeles Cal after years of medical practice in Bareks week. He left for the East about ten years ago with his daughter Mrs J L Pratt and was with her when he fell ill. Remains went to Los Angeles for cremation. He is survived by his daughter and three daughters in Minnesota and California including Mrs William McGee and Mrs Edward Miller.
Public schools plan a Winter term start next Tuesday September 5 as Labor Day gives Nevada a legal nine day break. Eureka teachers on vacation will return, while Saturday work resumes. The Virginia Chronicle notes Reno’s loss of irrigation influence as H B Maxson is chosen secretary.
Fragmentary poem excerpt invokes the sea as deliverance and eternity. Imagery contrasts life’s burdens with majesty and freedom of voyage. The speaker invokes wind clouds wings and waves. sea's pulse offers peace and a widening horizon beyond earthly camps courts and fields.
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