Rail Kings Yield to Master in Victory for Wilson
Washington August 2 President Wilson secured a complete victory as railroad presidents yielded to his terms ending the threat of a strike. The agreement requires an eight hour day to start immediately, a federal commission by January 1 1917 to settle wages and conditions, and government support for possible freight rate increases if necessary. Ripley of the Santa Fe voiced cautious permission to publish but others remained somber.
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Rior Aad
Wilson
House
Brotherhoods
Ripley
The
Santa Fe
Congress
Ilorious Victory Ends Child Labor Slavery in Oil Era
Washington Aug 21 Without debate or vote the Child Labor Oil bill passed the House with Senate amendments and heads to President Wilson for signature. It bans interstate shipments of products from establishments that employ children under 16 in mines, quarries, mills, canneries, workshops, factories or manufacturing, with hours limits and morning and evening restrictions. The measure takes effect one year after approval and faced Southern opposition with cotton mill owners prominent among critics.
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Washington
House
Wilson
Congress
Capitol
Senate
Brotherhoods Battle Echoes In Quiet White House Exit
The President, pale with effort, exits the conference room after a major task ends. Secretary Tumulty remarks to reporters that another big job is finished as journalists await updates on the fate of the Brotherhoods and their looming outcome.
Fallon Water Reform Urges Municipal Ownership
A Fallon resident praises local water and fire protection, urging The Independent to advocate municipal ownership. He notes Fallon’s system sells water cheaply, provides strong fire protection, and boasts low insurance. The piece criticizes the town’s sewer issues and urges immediate action to improve sanitation and prevent epidemics.
Swindlers Looted Town In Fake Sewer Project Case
Three years ago a local bond issue funded a sewer scheme by American Light and Water Company led by Henry Alen of Chicago. C H Greene of Spokane oversaw the work. $53,000 of $60,000 bonds were misused. Sanitary Engineer Louis C. Kelsey and crew now repair the system amid foul conditions and protests.
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American Light and Water Company
Henry Alen
Chicago
C. H. Greene
Spokane
Wash
Greene
Renowned Riders Set for Elko Rodeo Opening Week
Thousands are expected for the September 4 opening of Elko’s rodeo BY S. Pacific poster campaign and regional pull, with top riders like Harry Walters Dutch Heller and the Weir brothers invited. The event aims to rival Cheyenne Frontier Days, drawing up to 60,000 sport fans across four days.
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Cheyenne
Cour
Mexican
Caligiry
Harry Walters
Dutch Heller
Sioux City
Weir Boys
New Mexico
Bill Murrah
Elko Rodeo
G. 8. Garcla
Nelson Ouderkir
Elko
J. M. Fulton
Southern Pacific
George Winefield
Renoltes
Carson City
Winnemucen
Sparks
Tax Talk Reflected In Quoted Citizens
A fragment reflects citizens discussing height and depth of taxes and what they receive in return. The text notes a quoted line about “the baby weare the beade” implying concern or critique of public spending and services without clear context.
Engineers Praise Laborers Sacrifices in Kang Conquest
Engineer Kelsey lauds the laborers as heroes and compares their sacrifice to noble soldiers. They receive nine dollars daily. Some of the bravest workers on the conquering Kang are Shoshone Indians. Kelsey says a good Indian is hard to beat and condemns no one. He remains noncommittal about Greene of Spokane who did the work three years ago. Continued on Page Four.
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Engineer Kelney
Kang
Kelsey
Ife
Heroic Conductor and Crew Save Railroad Bla L035
Conductor W. P. Baker and crew prevented a fire on a Western Pacific line near Barra station. An ignited loaded car of merchan dise and a sheep car burned, but the crew moved two cars to safety. Chief Dispatcher W. S. Peace lauded their prompt, decisive action. Wenday
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W. P. Baker
Barra
Western Pacific
Aly
Baker
W. &. Peace
Wenday
Bulgarians Win Victory on Struma Front
In fierce fighting along the Struma river front Bulgarian forces gained a victory. The area near Jehni kal Nevalica and Tepalova is reported littered with Allied casualties. Bulgarian troops seized machine guns rifles grenades and 190 unwounded prisoners. French assault south and west of Lake Dorlan failed.
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Sofia
Struma River
Jehnikal
Nevalica
Tepalova
Lake Dorlan
Great Hero AgeLAINED By Germany
Berlin Germany Aug 24 Captain Paul Koenig returns aboard the Deutschland after a voyage to America hailed as a national hero He says the first leg home was stormy yet the submarine proved seaworthy covering 4200 miles submerged only 100 He notes encounters with British war vessels and lightheartedly recalls their searches around the submerged scenes
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Berlin
Germany
Deutschland
America
Paul Koenig
Koenig
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Yellowstone
Montana
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W. J. Logan
Carlin
Diepatcher
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Peature
Alice Howell
Boggs and Schultz
Fallon
Independent
HOWL
Telephone Central
Hello Girls
Fire Department
Bis
Fallonites
Mike
Goda
the Independent
Woodbine Twineth
Fingor
Keeler Brothers
Denver
Sparta
Nevada
Chicage
Louis C. Kelsey
River Street
Harry Bartlett
Dayton
Bert Harmer
Mr. Barnhart
Fungalore
Sunset Service
Sunset Grocery Company
Fifth Street
Bradley Emly Steen
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