President appeals to rail unions to hold strike pending law
The President will seek a postponement of the planned strike by railroad brotherhoods until legislation is enacted. Union leaders demand assurances of favorable laws and Congress' goodwill before delaying action. Senate committee to hold hearings on the President's proposed relief measures, with broad opposition from Republican Old Guard.
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Washington
Congress
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate Interstate Commerce Committees
Republican Old Guard
United
Mexican Robs and Stabs Indian on Riverbank
Battle Mountain Shoshone Charles Austin was robbed and stabbed on the riverbank by a Mexican who took about $150. The Indian fled, was found by townsfolk, and after near fatal wounds including a near severed jugular he survived following surgical care by Dr Hood.
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Charles Austin
Seth Ao Etrance
Hood
Aviator Anderson Delays Flight For Rodeo Opening
Air man struggles to secure a 100 horsepower engine amid wartime orders as Rodeo officials await confirmation of Anderson's attendance for the opening day. Secretary J. M. McNamara and Rodeo organizers keep wires hot for a definite answer, with The Independent promising full details tomorrow.
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J. M. McNamara
Anderson
Awful sewer defects exposed in old trench work
Commissioner Gregory and Sanitary Engineer Louis C. Kelsey exposed severe flaws in the old sewer trench between 10th and 11th streets near the railroad tract. They describe misalignment, holes, and sewage forcing through humps, with fumigation needed before completing replacement.
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Gregory
Louis C. Kelsey
Clebt
10Th
Elko Roads Best in State Says Federal Inspector
Federal Highway Engineer W H Lynch, touring Elko County with Road Inspector Shirley and Commissioner Jane, praised local road maintenance but noted soft spots needing gravel surfacing. He visited Cobre and Wendover, saying taxes have funded a solid road system with some repairs inevitable. Lynch, hired by Reno Commercial Club, seeks funding to elevate Nevada roads statewide.
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Elko County
W. H. Lynch
Washington
Shirley
Jane Aad
Reno
Lynch
Elko
Nevada
Cobre
Wendover
Mr. Lynch
Manateer
Deeds with War Stamp Decorations and Tax Stamps
Mr Charles Th Henderson the haw yer filed two deeds from Palo Alto Land and Livestock Company to Union Land and Cattle Company. One deed bears $14 emergency revenue stamps and the other $584. A sand problem for grammar students notes no tax on transfers under $100 but 50 cents per $100 or fraction. The stamps feature the portrait of a celebrated statesman and the Great woman liberator. Henderson filed other deeds with $16,000 stamp certificates later refunded by Judge Van Fleet due to railroad receivership.
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Charles Th. Henderson
Hawyer
Palo Alto Land & Livestock Company
Union Land & Cattle Company
Recorder Greathouse
Henderson
United States
van Flee
Western Pacific Railroad
Sheriff proposes extra night patrols to guard town
Sheriff Harris will likely get authorization to add one or two policemen for night duty to protect the town from prowlers and revelers. A fatal stabbing last night involved two undesirables, underscoring the need for thorough patrols. Citizens say one man cannot cover the town and three would not be too many, especially during the Rodeo, with visiting officers assisting.
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Harris
Senator Pittman Addresses Nevada Voters From Washington
Senator Pittman reports Washington rush to settle railroad labor dispute. He praises the President for proposing a settlement, notes railroad managers rejected compromise, and says Congress will face a sharp, bitter vote at two thirty. Pittman remains in Washington to support federal efforts for justice and public welfare.
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Washington, D. C
Lam
Congress
Key Pittman
Railroads warn of imminent strike and risk to shipments
Early this morning the Independent learned railroads notified that a strike is imminent beginning next Monday. Telegraphic reports state that perishable shipments and long distance hauls, both passenger and freight, will be accepted only at the patron's risk to avoid potential lawsuits for damages in case of a delay.
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Independent
Kennett Heads to Reno for Democratic State Convention
William Kennett returns from a motor trip to Ely and prepares for a tour to the Democratic State convention in Reno, reflecting party engagement and travel ahead of the event.
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William Kennett
Ely
Reno
Great War Hero Von Hindenburg Fires Generals
The Hague Aug 30 Field Marshal von Hindenburg has begun a broad army reorganization after his appointment as supreme chief second to the Kaiser of the German General Staff. He dismissed thirty generals and many officers while personally commanding operations and shifting large reinforcements to the Eastern front as decisive battles loom there.
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Hague
Holland
von Hindeburg
Bandit Captured After Big Chase in San Francisco
In San Francisco a bandit robbed the Mission street branch of the Anglo-California Trust Company of 1600 dollars and fled in a stolen limousine while under gunfire from teller G. Sutter. A city-wide car chase ensued with heavy gunfire. Jack Evans, 22, leaped from the bandit car near Golden Gate Park and was later captured.
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San Francisco
Mission Street
Anglo-California Trust Company
Teller G. Sutter
Jack Evans
Golden Gate Park
German scientist finds yeast could cut bread rations
Berlin reports Dr. Max Schottelius of Freiburg announces nutritious yeast can extend bread supply. Prisoners consuming 1.05 to 3.6 ounces daily showed hunger relief and weight gain, while peers on full rations lost weight. Study notes health remained good and activity rose among yeast group.
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Berlin
Max Schottellus
University of Freiburg
Baden
Freiburg
Judge imposes injunction to halt railway strike
United States District Judge Sears issued an order restraining local and national officials of the Order of Railway Conductors from striking the Union Pacific. Many conductors opposed to a strike until Congress acts on the President's proposals endorse the injunction.
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Omaha
Neb
United States
Sears
Union Pacific
Conductors’ Union
Wonderful record by the Oldsmobile driven by a woman
Miss Amanda Preuss of Sacramento set a new transcontinental touring record driving an Oldsmobile roadster from San Francisco to New York along the Lincoln highway in 11 days 5 hours and 45 minutes. She completed the 3520 mile journey alone, averaging 13.18 miles per day, eclipsing Anita King’s 43 day solo run.
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New York City
Aus
Amanda Preuss
Sacramento
San Francisco
New York
Lincoln Highway
Anita King
Preuss
Iin
Johnson Wins Over Old Guard In California Senate Fight
Governor Hiram W. Johnson routed SVMlis H. Booth in a statewide race for United States Senate. Early returns show Johnson leading in Sacramento and Fresno counties with large margins, statewide totals placing him well ahead of Booth by more than 25,000 votes as full counts rolled in.
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Sacramento
Cal
Hiram W. Johnson
United States
Old Guard
Svmlis H. Booth
C. B. Hughes
Booth
Johnson
Sacramento County
Fresno County
San Francisco
Continent in a Motor Car Faster Than Miss Preuss
Irving Haker set a new pace in a Cadillac taxi spring beating Miss Preuss who had claimed the previous mark in a Stutz. Haker’s time was 7 days 11 hours 52 minutes, surpassing Preuss by more than an hour. The earlier best of 11 days 7 hours 15 minutes by Preuss stood as the prior record. Continued on Page Four.
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Miss Preuss
Irving Haker
Baker
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