Elko Water Company Faces Nevada Court Review Over PSC Order
The Public Service Commission of Nevada orders Elko Water to cut minimum charges and raise hydrant rents while doubling well capacity and laying a new twelve inch water main. The company plans to appeal, contending the order reduces returns and limits reasonable rates.
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Public Service Commission
Elko Water Company
Cannon City
Moines
Commission
the Public Service Commission of Nevada
Carson City
Nevada
F. Bartine
J.P. Shaughnessy
Appleation
Elko
Public Service Commission OF
H. Walker
East Side Hunger Protests Sweep New York
News reports widespread food protests in Manhattan’s East Side as rioters clash with vendors. Women chant for relief and threaten kerosene on goods while Mayor Mitchell agrees to meet a three woman delegation seeking a one million dollar food purchase fund.
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New York
East Side
National Housewives League
Wilson
Paris
Mitchell
Mia
Ida Harris
Mothers’ Vigilance Society
Marie Gans
City Hall
Big Strike Reported at Onondaga Mines Near Palisade
A major strike is reported at the Onondaga Mines property near Palisade formerly owned by Raines and Eberts. Bonded and leased to Hal J. Sisty and Elisha C. Mowry, the site promises large scale operations with ore rich in lead silver and copper. An expert called the prospect potentially a new Comstock.
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Palisade
Onondaga Mines Company
Raines and Eberts
Hal J. Sisty
Colorado Mining
Elisha C. Mowry
Providence
Rhode Island
Mr. Sisty
Fortuna
Yuma
Arizona
Comstock
Valuable Gilmer Ranch Change of Hands near O'Neil
The Gilmer brothers Henry and Walter have bought the Gilmer ranch and stock from their father William H. Gilmer near O'Neil. The property spans about seven hundred acres with a fine range and several hundred head of stock. We wish the new owners success.
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Gilmer Brothers
Henry
Walter
Wm. H. Gilmer
Gilmer
O'Neil
Pacific Ocean Storm Disrupts Coast Shipping
A severe storm cripples coast shipping with several steamers anchored off the Golden Gate and bay traffic delayed or suspended. Heavy rainfall continues with more storms forecast by the weather service. The P E B C Sisterhood hosted a breakfast for Charles Iddiol supreme U S organizer, who traveled from Reno to Kansas City via Elko.
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San Francisco
Golden Gate
Weather Bureau
P. EB. C. Sisterhood
Mayer Cafe
Charles Iddiole
United States
Iddiols
Kansas City
Reno
Elko
Sisterhood
Funston’s Body Arrives at Presidio Marfa
The train bearing General Frederick Funston’s body arrives at Presidio Marfa Texas. The casket sits in a rear observation car while two privates stand at attention beside the remains. Soldiers along the border salute as the train passes their stations on its thousand mile route.
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Marfa
Tex
Frederick Funston
Germans Prepare for Long War Struggle in 4 Billion Credit Request
Berlin February 21 The German government will ask the Reichstag for a new war credit worth four billion dollars. The action signals a sustained mobilization as the nation braces for extended conflict.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Food Situation Troubles White House
Washington February 21 It is said wrong study and the food situation are causing riots in New York The White House is flooded with telegrams and letters protesting the rising cost of living Some urge an embargo on foodstuffs
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Washington
New York
White House
French Lose Five Ships Admitted by Paris
Paris reports five French ships sunk today by German submarines marking the first official acknowledgment of French losses this war. The notice states the sinking occurred today and underscores the quiet approach previously taken by Paris.
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Paris
Washington's Life in Brief
George Washington born February 22 1732 in Westmoreland Virginia rose from surveyor to adjutant general and commander in chief. He led Continental forces to victory in 1783 retired to Mount Vernon and became first American president serving eight years before dying December 14 1799. His legacy includes Mount Vernon estate and the founding of the republic.
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George Washington
Westmoreland County
Lawrence
Barbados
George
Mount Vernon
General Braddock
Washington
Fort Duquesne
Pittsburgh
Braddock
Martha Curtis
Continental Congress
Ufe
Hfe
New Republic
Pederal Hall
New York
Weekly Free Press Suspends Publication
The Weekly Free Press has suspended publication after over thirty years of operation. The Elko Enterprise also ceased, while the Elko Independent remains ongoing.
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Free Press
Elko Enterprise
Elko
Four ships sunk early today in Mediterranean and Atlantic
The Britisher Centurion of eighteen hundred tons sailing from Pensacola to London was sunk in the charred zone. the crew was saved. A crowded liner transport was sunk in the Mediterranean near Salonika, and two armed steamers bearing supplies to Salonika were also sunk, per war office reports from Berlin.
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London
Centurion
Pensacola
Forida
Lloyds
United States
Berlin
Mediterranean Sea
War Office
Salonika
Heavy Snow Storm Buries Northern Hi County Roads
A heavy snow storm rages over the northern Hi county with drifts up to two feet in many spots. A Chinook wind near Elko has blown much of the snow away from the Humboldt river area, especially around Elko.
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Hi: County
Elko
Humboldt River
Esperlly
President Wilson to seek broad powers from Congress
President Wilson plans to appear before Congress next week to request authority to employ any agencies deemed necessary in emergencies after adjournment on March 4. Official circles say the move aims to prevent widening the breach with Germany.
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Wilson
Congress
Washington
Germany
McAdoo Daughter Engaged to Russian Embassy Official
Washington February 21 Secretary McAdoo announced the engagement of his daughter Nona to Ferdinand De Mohrenschilidt the second secretary of the Russian embassy in Washington This union ties a U S cabinet family to a senior Russian diplomat amid ongoing postwar relations
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McAdoo
Washington
Nona
Ferdinad de Mohrenschilidt
Submarine Menace Grows Worse to England
London February 21 The German submarine menace is growing. Carson in the house urged more steps be taken to baffle the diver enemies and protect the coast and ports.
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England
London
Carson
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Presido
Ermans
Opportunity
Sunset
Can Sapoko
Bar
Royal Baking Powde
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