Nevada Copper and Valley Smelting Withdraw Insurance Objections
General Manager Jenkins reports Nevada Consolidated Copper and Valley Smelting and Milling Ely have withdrawn objections to the new insurance law and now operate under its provisions. The law took effect at midnight Monday. Secretary Mullin travels to Ely to aid implementation in the large plants. The Southern Pacific has not yet joined, but is expected to support the law as benefits become clear.
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Industrial Insurance Commission
Jenkins
Nevada Consolidated Copper Company
Valley Smelting and Milling Company
Ely
Warsan News
Mullin
Insurance Commission
Nevada
Southern Pacific Railroad
Water rates in Tonopah upheld by Public Service Commission
The commission after rehearing upheld the prior water rate order for Tonopah, finding the previous ruling fair to both residents and the water company. Stockholders had requested a rehearing arguing rates were unreasonable and could hinder supply. Panama alone remains debt free, expecting a $600,000 balance after the canal zone payment, with a balanced budget of $3,841,214 and invested capital of $7,085,000.
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Tonopah
Public Service Commission
Water Company
Panama
United States
Canal Zone
Little Republic
Willow Creek District Seen Rich Prospects in Nye County
J H Maclin reports on Willow Creek Nye County saying the district offers rich opportunities with coarse gold in ore samples from J H McMullin mines and promising assays from Wingfield properties. Two shafts and multiple shifts are under way near Willow Creek while new claim activity draws arrivals from Ely Tonopah and Goldfield. The district shows potential for a large future.
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Ely
J. H. Maclin
Willow Creek
Nye County
Nevada
Irwin Canyon
Quinn Canyon
Wingfield
Tonopah
Goldfield
Cherry Creek Pumps Still Working in Star Mine
Judge Leishman of Cherry Creek says pumps raised to the sixth level are still in operation and not pulled. He notes a pending absorption deal between Nevada British and Star Company may spur activity in the old camp soon. The people remain hopeful about rich ore bodies and future employment.
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Cherry Creek
Ely
Judge Leishman
Star Mine
Nevada British
Star Company
Leishman
Erry Creek
Cherry
Mosquitoes Drive Off Hay Hands On Battle Mountain
Territorial Enterprise reports pests hamper farm work around Battle Mountain. Farmers would need mosquito proof gear as hay hands quit due to biting bugs. At Argenta hay hands left half cut, a corps of imported workers stayed a day before departing.
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Battle Mountain
Argenta
Nevada land cuts drive colonization and state growth
The Carson Appeal lauds dividing large Nevada estates for colonization and agricultural development. It notes one-man properties perform many tasks at scale, but heirs demand shares, prompting cuts that benefit the state as a trend rises across Nevada.
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Nevada
Nevadas
Carson
Miner Rescued After Cave In at Silver City
Nevada State News reports Dave Hickey a noted miner and mill man trapped by five tons of earth in a cave at Silver City last Saturday. His brother and Luke Hardwick dug him out and no bones were broken with a recovery expected in days.
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Dave Hickey
Silver City
Luke Hardwick
R. C. Wilson
Humboldt County
Winnemucca
Wilson
Carson
Elko
Truckee-Carson
Fallen Eagle
Reno
Belle, Isle
Misunderstood Hoosier party greets Ely with indifference
The Tonopah bound Indiana auto party faced a cool Ely welcome as critics dubbed them a bunch of Hoosier boobs. Officials and local papers offered greetings 138 miles away in Utah but were treated as nuisances. Most drivers were paid chauffeurs, with only Marion Motor Car Co buying ads locally.
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Tonopah
Bonanza
Ely
University Club
Steptoe
East Ely
Board of
County Commissioners
Nevada Automobile Associations
Utah
Salt Lake
Poultry Wealth Builder Credits Hens for Fortune
A man who made his fortune in poultry credits his hens and farm chores for laying the foundation of his wealth. He argues hard work and smart breeding built the business that supports his success.
Nevada Auto Route Map Puts State on Open Roads
Governor Oddie with State Engineer Kearney and Reno Gazette editor Perrin guides Hoosier autoists across Nevada. The map outlines new lines north of the lake via Elko and Humboldt to Reno, plus routes Ely to Fallon and Tonopah, with connections to Eureka Austin and Goldfield. The plan aims to expand through traffic and will be published nationally.
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Oddie
Kearney
Frank L. Perrin
Reno Gazette
Ely
Lincoln Highway Association
Elko
Humboldt
Reno
Salt Lake City
Eureka
Austin
Fallon
Tonopah
Goldfield
Narrow Path of Few Travelers Cited as Keystone Reason
A reflective note argues the straight path remains narrow because few choose it, implying discipline or rarity of commitment shapes moral or spiritual journeys. The author suggests uncommon paths demand greater resolve and purpose.
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Elko, Nevada
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KE. Node
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K. B. Enno
Asst
Bowthern
Nevada State News
Eureka Lodce
Eureka Lodge No. 22
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Joax T. Marty
Masonic Hall
Marelline
W. M Marr J
Eureka Lodge No
J. Brosstaen
W. M. Sworetary
M. G Foster
St. John’s
St. John's
Booan Sapien
MoOanixs
Seortary
Diamond Rebekah Lodge
LOOP
Canotine Hugnxen
N. G. Gack L. Travens
Beatific Lodge No. 7
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Mouta
Castle Hall
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R&s
Ofessional
W. M. Forster
Heature
Sal Francisco
Cal
the Brown Hotel
Station Touring Club of America
Daniel. Morrison
Main
Soheeline Banking & Trust Co
Reno, Nevada
General Banking &Trust Company Business Exchange
Savings Department
Johnson Mercantile Co
Hiram Johnson
James A. Rattazzi
Eureka, Nevada
Sanfrancisco Brewery
Saloon and Pioneer Bottling Works
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Kite
F.J Brossemer
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