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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1908
Page
2
The Eureka Sentinel records a post office entry for Eureka on Monday September 23, 1908, marking second class matter. The fragment names Bowhat and Seillmann in a notice or byline context, indicating possible local staff or advertisers.
During the present campaign the Sennen columns will publish all political notices and advertisements. The Sennet reserves the right to require that all such articles be signed by the person or committee from which they emanate.
The Elko Independent critiques a Republican Democratic agreement to submit the Senate race to voters. It argues that holdover Senators elected as Democrats and Republicans two years ago were pledged by their parties to vote for a U S Senator of their faith, and questions the right of state committees to bind them to a candidate not of their party. The piece doubts the agreement’s force on the holdovers and questions such authority.
Alfred Chartz in the Carson Appeal urges a state in which each county has its own judge to prevent delays from travel and overwork. He warns that current injunctions and hearing gaps suspend rights and hinder land labor and development, arguing many counties may need two judges to speed legal contests. The piece notes post office filings and local political activity in Eureka and Nye counties as context.
Nevada petition filings show 3349 names for Independence League with electors and candidates listed. A late affidavit issue briefly threatened ballot inclusion, but officials confirmed the petition complies and will appear on the state ticket in the upcoming election. one Eureka County petition lacked the affidavit but was later corrected.
A Nevada piece argues tax rates by counties declined after Democrats took control, claiming wealth rose over 100 percent. It cites 1887 Republican Stevenson administration rates and contrasts with 1908 rates, touting economic management and urging voters to keep Democrats in power or risk higher taxes.
In Virginian City Nevada on September 23 storey county Democrats refused to endorse the state platform. They adopted a radical plank opposing the police bill and pledged to work for repeal of the act of 1908. The move followed earlier warnings from county leaders that rank and file would not support the state platform or police measure.
Elko Democrats drop Speaker Skaggs bid for the Police bill and shift him onto the retired list. Skaggs was defeated for Assembly by 41 of 51 Democratic delegates at the county convention, ending his bid for the next Legislature.
Senator Foraker released a prepared statement from Cincinnati detailing replies to recent charges by W. R. Hearst and President Roosevelt. He attacks Hearst Taft and the President, accuses Taft of consorting with Standard Oil magnates, and asserts Roosevelt acted with a guilty conscience. He says his acceptance of Standard Oil work was proper and explains letters to show no secret agreement.
Reno reports plan for William Randolph Hearst Thomas Hinzen and John Temple Graves to speak in Reno on October 2 about York and the Independence party. Secretary of State Douglas certifies election questions to county clerks as Nevada debates repealing the State Police law.
A Republican National Committee letter from P L Flanigan urges Nevada sheepmen to organize, fundraise, and turn out voters for a straight Republican ticket while noting tariff protection benefits. The Ely Mining Record reports Chainman Co vs C T, Bertha L, Edgar A, and AR Sadler over tithe to Great West on Joana No 2 mining claims in Robinson district. suit seeks quiet title action and claim proofs.
A Democratic State Central Committee statement portrays a Nevada candidate, known as the Colonel, as seeking rehabilitation on the Republican ticket for Congress. The piece argues he campaigns only in shadow, aiming to curry favors from Interior Department powers and secure rewards next year, despite likely defeat of Bartlett.
A Nevada warning warns of a coming fuel shortage this winter. Southern Pacific lines tell dealers and wholesalers to stock coal and wood now. Last winter caused widespread hardship in mining camps and Goldfield with protests over warmth needs. Railroads anticipate reduced car availability once fall business starts, prompting earlier purchases.
The text extols Judge George F. Talbot as a superior jurist with deep knowledge and fair, merciful application of law. It praises his character and long standing service as chief justice of the Ada Supreme Court and urges re election on Election Day.
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