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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
3
June 15 report from Osaka, Japan states Art Smith, the American boy airman, attracted huge crowds but failed in a looping flight. He arrived late, was bandaged after a crash attempt, then vanished over the sea toward Naruo, leaving Osaka toughs and officials baffled.
J F Shaughnessy engineer Freudenberger and stenographer Howe of the Railroad and Public Service commission returned from Elko after a hearing on Elko Water company water rates claimed excessive. A second case Wells Commercial club versus was heard.
A June 7 dispatch from Washington notes Charles A. Towne spoke May 19 in Elko Nevada on Issues of 1916 and government evolution. The address was deemed valuable and printed by order of the Public Printing Committee for distribution to readers. 1500 copies were produced. Senators Newlands and Pittman are directing requests for copies.
Ralph from Lon en ta directs cleanup after former managers misused funds. Three undeveloped properties to be sold except the Montreal group in Beaver County Utah to be developed. Copper property near Golconda Nevada turned over to Hayden Stone interests. shaft under water since 1881 to be pumped and old tailings shipped. Copper Basin near Battle Mountain Nevada under bond to Frank Paul of Los Angeles who will begin work. Registered list includes multiple names across Utah Nevada California and Idaho.
In Montello Elko County Nevada on May 25 1916 J H Whitesides requested an inspection of 24 horses and mules with brands noted. The horses were shipped by the 8 P Railway to St Louis Missouri in car A P 37832 and a full brand record is on file. Sheriff J C Harris signed as Inspector of Horses for Elko County with Deputy O M Lamon.
Official certification by Deputy C M Lamon of Elko Nevada that 192 horses were inspected on May 21 1916 at Elko with brands including lazy SL bench cross circle dot fancy H KWAS TIK A and others. Shipped from Elko Nevada by S P Railway to East St Louis Illinois with a full brand record on file.
The Glasgow and Western Exploration Company limited moves toward liquidation. Joseph Ralph, appointed liquidator, expects to dispose of the bonded and leased properties soon. The British firm had $5,000,000 backing from Peter Conta and Archibald Coates of the thread concern two years ago.
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