Elko to Carlin highway work slow but ongoing
The Elko to Carlin highway construction continues with about sixteen miles yet to finish and an estimated nine years remain. Legal actions include a Malicious injury case against T Sullivan and a separate suit by M D Farretto over payment for work on horses and gear used on the road.
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Gabriel Honks
Squawker
Orr
Las Vegas
Taber
T. Sullivan
Armstrong
Sullivan
Harry Lauder
Cork
A. K. Gowans
Nevada Highway Department
Bullivan
Deeth
Justice Court
Doughty
Sheldon
J. L. Rooney
Moonshine Poisoning Death Linked to Hidden Nevada Spring
John J. Regan of Aguttiern Nevada was found dead after consuming moonshine whiskey from two unidentified men. A jury ruled his death caused by liquor provided by strangers. suspects fled toward Las Vegas as authorities pursue leads.
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John J. Regan
Aguttiern
Nevada
Thomas Regan
Scranton
Regan
Hogan's Springs
Jia
Devon
Aity
Magazine praises Chautauqua poets in war era tribute
The piece lauds World War I poets Rupert Brooke Robert Nicholls Julian Grenfell and others for transforming wartime experiences into verse. It notes Chautauqua audiences will hear Skeyhill and cites praise from The Times and The Literary Digest.
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Ant
England
America
Australia
Rupert Brooke
Robert Nichola
Hawthorne
Charles Lorely
Allen McIntosh
Julian Grenfell
Allan Seeger
John McRae
Robert Service
Tom
Gregfried Sasson
Robert Nichols
Tom Skeyhill
Robert Graves
Skeyhill
London ‘Times
Nevada Cattle Shrinkage From 1910 to 1920 Reported
Nevada shows a heavy drop in cattle on farms and ranges between 1910 and 1920 per census reports. Dry years 1918 1919 water shortages and high hay costs blamed for shrinkage with 1919 losses driven by weak prices and market liquidation. 1920 totals rebounded from 1930 levels.
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Nevada
Arizona
Névada
Vernon Metcalf
Nevada Live Stock Association
Ominion
Metealf
Woman to Attend Chautauqua Tent in Bike Next Saturday
The event features Mrs J R Furlong of the city as a donor and organizer. Kenneth Gordon Chipman, leader from Maine, heads the second committee of the Southern Canadian Arctic Expedition, described as a significant Arctic exploration mission from a free standpoint.
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Vihifalmur Stefansnon
J. R. Ferlong
Kenneth Gordon Chipman
Orhain
Meni
Brefaasnon
Fie Lander
Arctio
Yartion
Ethie Sa
Flood Damage Strains Elko County Roads Central Nevada
Elko County faces 700 damage from flooding along Humboldt River and Deeth streets. Bridges and culverts require replacement, forcing budget shifts from roadwork to repairs. Seventeen cars stranded at Deeth. wide river channels threaten farms and hay crops as warm melt extends flood season.
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Elko County
Elko County Highway Commission
Foods
Lamaille Creek
Hunterton
Water Hall
Lamaille
Lytton
Bere
Weathers
Castle
Humboldt
Bieglar
Ranehmen
Moonshine Outfit Nailed In Goldfield Raid
A raid on two Holies on South Fourth Street in Goldfield yielded a complete moonshine operation. Sheriff Archetrong says the property is owned by W. C. Clark and Grace Clark with a 20 gallon still, several barrels, and gear for refining mash found in the houses. Officers reported eight copper components, a gasoline burner suite, grinding mill, and storage tanks. The ares were unoccupied when authorities entered. Frank M. Hoy and wife were present at the scene.
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South Fourth Errest
Goldfield
the Tribune
Archetrong
W. C. Clark
Juria
Treet
Ard Ain
Grace Clark
Biko General Hospital bids reviewed by county commission
The county commission opened three bids for electrical installation at Biko General Hospital. Le Button bid 1622, Warren Company 1152, and Thomas Liy & Company 848 for goods and services, with final award likely to Newman-Wared Company though no action taken yet.
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Company of
San
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Francisco
Biko
Currie Couple Weds in Currie Nevada
Mark Dolan and Mollie Piet cher of Currie Nevada were married last Saturday evening by Reverend J M Swander at the Presbyterian Manse. The bride’s sister Mrs J F Murphy attended, as did the groom’s brother WM C Doldny. Dolan is a stockgrower and the couple have many friends who wish them well.
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Mark Dolan
Mollie Pietcher
Currie
Nevada
J. M. Swander
J.F. Murphy
WM C. Doldny
Beoth
Wall Dolan
Alice Murphy
Murphy
Lfe
Amenda Reports Oil Find At Humboldt Well
Local reports indicate J B Amenda told Winne gauca directors the well is 929 feet deep with oil visible in bailings. He claims the site shows better prospect than any state well, though 140 feet of unstable formation delays further drilling amid repeated oil-claim assertions.
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Humboldt
J. BE. Amends
Winnegaucca
Zillipah Petroleum Company
Amenda
Ikipah
Wiko County
Amanda
Hoe
Merchants Invited to Found Table Meeting at Mayer
All merchants and business men are requested to attend the Found table at the Mayer next Monday at one oclock. Discussion of forming a branch of the World Rotary Club will be considered at the meeting.
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Mayer
World Rotary
Twenty Nine Stills Allegation Stirs Carlin Town
A Carlin town resident reports stories of twenty nine distilleries making white mule, naming twenty nine brewers and claiming widespread home distillation. The tale, tied to a local gang and the Hole in the Wall, is presented as authentic with calls for further corroboration.
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Carlin Town
Render
Sitmer
Sizsie
Carlin Hole In
White Mule
Carlin
Garth Hemeath
Ainside
Young Moore Injured In Ranch Bronco Bucking
Tom Moore son of W A Moore of Noward Valley was badly injured at his father's ranch last Saturday after a young bronco bucked and threw him. Doctors set his broken arm but X rays could not reveal further injuries. He was taken to Eiko for care accompanied by Bryan Porth and his father joined him later. Local residents report limited information on his condition.
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Tom Moore
W. A. Moore
Noward Valley
Moore
Victor Venturino
Young Moore
Eureka
Brennen
Biko
Eiko
Bryan Porth
Trip
Miko
Larson High Jump Exhibition Delights Elko Audience
Slinton Larson, Olympic high jump record holder 1919, staged a gymnastic exhibition at the Industrial School in Elko. He and instructor Urie tossed discus and javelin, Larson clearing six feet one inch and suggesting he could have cleared three inches higher with training. The event featured Swedish gymnastic displays, games, dancing, and a large reception following the school’s closing exercises.
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Slinton Larson
Elko
Lhst
Larson
Urie
Oth
Followell
Vide
Town Talk notes and local updates from Elko area
Updates from Elko include Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Clayton of North Fork registering at the Mayor, delays in departure for Lake Taboo, illness of Attorney Edwin E Chine, and travels of Jim Gheen and Jack Furlong. Elko High School graduation tonight and a baseball win by the Industrial School team are reported along with a new Standard drilling outfit shipment. Street crew layoffs due to city finances and looming costs from the water bond are noted.
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A. W. Clayton
North Fork
Mayor
Jim Gheen
Jack Furlong
Lake Taboo
Standard
Elko Oil & Development Company
Wells
McGinty
New City Council Moves Meetings to Courthouse Room
City council shifts future meetings to Commissioners room in Courthouse basement replacing Justice of the Peace office. Next meeting set for the 16th of the month, notices to follow. All joint matters to be routed through the city and filed in the new room.
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Commissionera
Office of Justice At the Peace
Ame
Comminnioners
Idaho Forest Grazing Raids Lead to Fines and Bans
Seven Idaho ranchers were fined about 250 dollars each and received permanent injunctions for unauthorized grazing on the National Forest near Jarbidge. Defendants include Charles Roberson Kitty Wilkins Fred L. Smith Al Barber Rae Rund and Vane Whitesides. The U S District Court in Twin Falls ordered permanent grazing bans across Idaho Nevada forests.
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Idaho
National Forest
Jarbidge
Clarence E. Favre
United States Forest Office
Charles Roberson
Castle Ford
Kitty Wilkins
Glennace
Fred L. Smith
al Barber
Rae Rund
Vane- Whitesides
United States
Dieterer
Twin Falls
Nevada
Tarbage
Favre
Bea Jtist
Mato
Wang
Nevada Reséreen
Fame
Dempsey Plans Weigh-In At About 190 Pounds
News from Atlantic City reports heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey aiming for a 190 pound ring weight for the Jersey City title bout against Georges Carpentier on July 2. He notes a potential three pound heavier frame than any prior bout while claiming his weight will be managed to top speed.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Jack
Dempsey
Georgen
Carpentier Peel
Jersey City
Dempseey
Bhe
Jess Willard
Toledo
Dempavy
Dempeey
Avon Downie
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