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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1917
Page
2
The article argues the president acted to seize control of United States continental railways to relieve wartime freight bottlenecks. It criticizes rival railroad executives for obstructing pooling and urges congressional input, noting stock gains and the Navy’s open bidding policy while warning against profiteering brokers and emphasizing the Purchase Division’s surge in wartime purchases.
In an annual report to the secretary, McGowan criticizes war procurement and bureau expansion. He notes shortages early in 1917, rapid construction of storage at yards, and reliance on temporary structures. The navy stresses direct bidding with manufacturers, avoiding middlemen to maximize competition and prompt delivery.
WISNEMUCCA Dec 27 Mike Bewmleh a herd carrier who has worked in Winnemuen the past five or six years has been drowned in the Humboldt river. The body was found early today near Bridge Street Drive. He appeared to have been in the water long. He had been drinking recently and it is believed he accidentally fell in. He had no known relatives. He was about sixty years old.
Application filed December 11, 1917 by Holding Mining and Milling Company to appropriate public waters of Nevada from Linnamed Spring NW NW Sec 34 and Sec 84 T40N R51E M D B M, for mining and milling use. Water not to be returned to stream.
Notice states that on about November 8 1917 a noter signed found upon the Welland ranch and premises. The document records an estray flag and location details, with emphasis on the ranch property and ownership. The notice seeks lawful identification and return of the estray item to the rightful owner per local cattle and land regulations.
The undersigned has taken up two light grey mares and one dark grey mare near Pie Creek north of Elko Nevada under section 2274 of the Revised Laws. Each animal weighs about 1,000 pounds and is three years old, branded Box over L on the left thigh. Owners must appear to prove ownership and pay costs. Dated November 17, 1917.
Liberty Gold Mines Co of Lovelock Humboldt County Nevada applied December 13 1917 to the State Engineer for permission to divert public waters from Liberty Spring No 5 by ditch pipe and flume to relay to mining mill sites in T 42 N R 52 E and T 42 N R 51 E with one cubic foot per second to be used for mining and milling. water not to be returned. First publication December 2 1917 last January 22 1918.
Pearl Town of Lee Nevada filed for final proof on an 8.5 acre tract in Section 34 Township 31 North Range 56 East Mt. Diablo Base Meridian. The notice lists witnesses Thomas Toyn George Hanna William Toyn and Arthur Toyn all from Lee. Public filing dates span December 11 1917 to January 12 1918 with JOINEB ROBBINS as Register.
The notice records Fran Lisca Lostra of Elko Nevada filing to enter land under a federal provision for SE4 NE Sec 29 Twp 43 N R58 E B.M. Protests must be filed by January 12 1918. Also an official 1917 tax notice lists due taxes with delinquency penalties after January 7 1918 and options to pay by December 3 1917 to December 31 1917.
M H Miller, County Treasurer and Ex Officio Tax Receiver for Elko County Nevada, issues a tax payment schedule. Taxes due include state county and special taxes plus poll taxes. First installment is half the total plus poll tax due now. second installment due before the first Monday in June 1918. First published December 3 1917. Last publication January 3 1918.
The Elko Nevada land office posts that CISCA LOSTRA has filed to enter SE SE% Section 20, Township 43 North, Range 58 East. Protests must be filed by December 12. Also FRANK F. BAKER of Gold Creek states intent to make final five year proof on January 10, 1918 with witnesses listed.
Charles W. Smith of Arthus Nevada filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish his desert land claim. The claim covers N% SEY and SH% SH% of Section 14 and NEY NE of Section 23 Township 32 North Range 69 East Mount Diablo Meridian Elko county. Witnesses named include Alfred W. Smith Constantine P. Streatt Peter F. Byland and Harry L. Newman. First publication December 1 1917 last publication January 13 1918.
The State Engineer announces the examination of Niagara Jerrett and Snow Canyon Creeks in Elko County to determine relative water rights. Claimants must prove their claims under the General Water Law. First publication December 11 1917. Last publication January 11 1918.
A probate action identified as No 427 is recorded in the Fourth Judicial District Court. Details of the filing, parties involved, and timing are not fully shown in the fragment. The document appears to be part of a public notice or case filing listing.
Maggie Jessen Administratrix to offer private sale of the Nephi J. Jessen estate real estate in Elko County Nevada. The bid lands include the South Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 31 Township 33 North Range 58 East with water rights and improvements. Sale on January 7 1918 at noon at Charles B Hendersons office in Elko by cash gold coin subject to court confirmation. Deed at purchaser expense. First publication December 15 1917 last publication January 6 1918.
We, the undersigned members of the copartnership Howard and Horges, dissolved the partnership on October 81 1917 with no further rights to contract. All outstanding bills should be presented to L B Cavalho at Elko Nevada by November 1, 1917 and the firm disclaims any post October 31 1917 obligations. First and last publications appeared in December 1917 and January 1918.
Harry L. Newman of Elko Nevada declares intent to make final proof on land described in his desert land application No. 01360 filed March 30 1914 for sections in T32N R59E Mount Diablo Meridian. Witnesses listed and proceedings before the register and receiver with publications from Dec 13 1917 to Jan 13 1918.
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