Reforming Criminal Law Endorses Abolishing Grand Jury
Samuel Untermyer advocates discarding the grand jury system as archaic and stigmatizing. He proposes criminal prosecutions begin with open court complaints supported by plausible proof. Many lawyers and judges in Nevada endorse moving away from grand juries in modern self governing communities.
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Grand Jury
Carson News
Samuel Untermeyer
Star Chamber
Mr. Untermeyer
United States
Mail Pay to Be Decided by Interstate Commerce Commission
Railway Age Gazette reports the Post Office Appropriation bill signed July 28 carries 322 million dollars. It authorizes the Interstate Commerce Commission to determine fair government rail rates and publish them after investigation, with appeals possible by the Postmaster General or railways.
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Railway Age Gazette
Interstate Commerce Commission
Post Office
Independent Candidates Must File By Sept 5
District Attorney Orr sought law interpretation on independent candidacies. Attorney General opined that the primary law governs nominating procedures, so independents must file petitions by September 5, the date of the State conventions, two weeks before county conventions.
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Orr
Mad Coyotes Threaten Duckwater Cattle in Nye County
A telegram to Governor Boyle from Nye County Sheriff Charles P. Slavin reports rabies causing alarm in the Duckwater district. Residents seek protection for themselves and livestock from mad coyotes, with the sheriff asking the governor to appoint someone to exterminate the animals or take necessary action.
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Duckwater
Boyle
Charles P. Slavin
Nye County
Slavin
Reno Gazette
Suffragists Plan Vigorous Campaign Against Opponents
Washington Aug 6 The National American Woman Suffrage Association has begun a push to gauge Senate and House candidates on woman suffrage and to press for a federal amendment if elected. Leaders plan a strong fight against those who opposed the amendment while awaiting Atlantic City convention next month. In Wells a garage fire destroyed a Dodge auto after a gasoline tank exploded injuring J L Vandiver, who escaped serious injury.
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Washington
Congress
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Senate
House of Representatives
Atlantic City
Frank M. Roessing
Congressional Committee
J. L. Vandiver
Wells
Wells Herald
Reno return of Eurekans in new Packard car
Note of former Eurekans Reno Journal, Raymond T. Baker, with his mother Mrs. George W. Baker and Mrs. Cleveland H. Baker, Dr and Mrs D Grissom of Oakland, arriving in Reno Saturday night from the coast in their new Packard. They will stay in Reno several weeks, with Harry Scheeline and George Baker in the Scheeline auto.
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Eurekans
Reno Journal
Raymond T. Baker
George W. Baker
Cleveland H. Baker
D. Grissom
Oakland
Reno
Baker
Harry Scheeline
George Baker
Eurekans Visiting at Ely Ely Record
Eureka resident Mrs. M A Regli and her daughter Miss Emma Regli arrive in Ely to stay with Mrs Bartley J Smithson after nine months in Salt Lake City for health. Mrs Ben Rosenthal is nominated for Goldfield postmaster to fill her late husband’s vacancy. Frank D Lee of Manhattan and Nye County marries Bertha A Moore of Smokey Valley. couple to live in Smoky Valley. Subscribe for Sushiner $5 per year.
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Ben Rosenthal
Nevada
Goldfield
San Francisco
Frank D. Lee
Manhattan
Tonopah
Nye County
Bertha A. Moore
J. A. Moore
Smokey Valley
San Jose High School
Smoky Valley
City Sweat Shops May Spread Pestilence Says Elko Health Officer
Dr. John E. Worden, Elko County health officer, warns mail order sweat shop goods may carry infantile paralysis and tuberculosis. He urges outlawing sweat shop traffic and warns families buying bargain garments risk deadly epidemics.
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Elko Health
John E. Worden
Elko County
Elko Independent
New York
Chicago
Seattle
San Francisco
Dr. Worden
Austin People Have Big Rabbit Drive
Last Sunday at Carter ranch in Big Creek a first of planned rabbit drives attracted several Austin residents. Three to five thousand rabbits moved toward a wire enclosure. a few hundred were killed, but the main herd stampeded free. A separate note mentions a government free employment office to open in Reno, run by Neil McGee with no fees.
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Big Creek
Carter
Austin
Congress
Reno
Neil McGee
Nevada Industrial Commission
Elko County Horse Theft Investigation Underway
Sheriff Harris and District Attorney Carville have gone to examine eastern Elko County reports of horse rustling. Longstanding thefts around Currie are suspected but have lacked sufficient evidence for conviction.
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Elko
Harris
Carville
Currie
Elke Hotel Keeper Arrested Over Deer Theft Charge
Elke hotel proprietor A Puccinell was arrested on a charge of receiving stolen property after buying a large deer shipment, allegedly knowing it had been stolen. Police report indicate the purchase completed Wednesday afternoon at the hotel.
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A. Puccinell
Elke Hotel
Platt Poised to Claim Republican Senate Nomination in Nevada
Reno Gazette reports statewide returns show Sam Platt winning 12 of 16 counties for the Republican delegates, with Howe carrying Esmeralda and Churchill and Norcross carrying Elko and White Pine. Platt expected to secure 60 votes to 16 for Norcross and 11 for Howe, with Mineral County pending and one Clarke County delegate doubtful. Democratic side favors Pittman over P. A. McCarran, with McCarran possibly two delegates from Esmeralda and Eureka. Friday’s Eureka arrival notes No. 10 locomotive brings 15 freight cars and a coach.
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Reno Gazette
Sam Platt
A. H. Howe
Esmeralda
Churchill
F. H. Norcross
Elko
White Pine
United States
Platt
Norcross
Howe
Mineral County
Clarke County
Pittman
P. A. McCarran
McCarran
Eureka
Local Bill Passage Details From August 5 1916 Meeting
A record of the August 5 1916 meeting notes bills approved and funds authorized. It lists allowable amounts and designated recipients or names as part of the session’s financial approvals.
Water appropriation notice in Eureka Nevada 1916
Application filed July 1916 by P. Jacobsen of Birch Eureka County Nevada for permission to divert public waters from Box Spon Canyon and Croft springs via ditch and pipe line at 1 cubic foot per second. Water to be used for irrigation stock and domestic purposes year round with return not to stream. Signed W M Kearney deputy recorder. Public notice dated September 8 1916.
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Nevada
Gon P. Jacobsen
Birch
Eureka
Wa Canyon
Croft Springs
N. R
Apell
Atream
Mysterious Fire Heavily Damages Nevada University Dormitory
A fire at Man Tinita Hall, the women’s dormitory at the University of Nevada, started in the basement near coal and heating equipment. Firefighters confined it to the basement with extensive smoke. unoccupied building, insured, with losses likely under 5000 dollars.
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Mantinita
University of Nevada
State Board of Equalization convenes in Carson City
Nevada State Board of Equalization meets in Carson City on Monday August 7 1916 to complete its labors within ten days. Those presenting may appear by representative or attorney and must apply for proper vetting at the moment. presentations may be documentary. First publication August 5 1916. Last publication August 12 1916.
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Plesee
State Board of Exqualization
Carson City
Peren
State Board OF Equalization
L F. Adamaen
Emmet D. Boyle
General Order on Dipping Bucks Entering Nevada for Breeding
General Order requires bucks entering Nevada for breeding to have a health certificate proving they are free of infectious diseases. If uncertified, they must be dipped twice within 10 to 14 days under Federal or State supervision. Dipping is done within ten days of entry when accompanied by a health bill. Signed by G Del Wolfensparver, Secretary. First published August 5, 1916.
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Nevada
Nevada State Sheep Commission
Nevana State Shew Commission
G. del Wolfensparver
Political Announcements Published Ahead of Primary Elections
Notices detail that candidate announcements and related items will appear through the Primary election at five cents per line, with additional drawings and sketches charged at ten cents per line.
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Atampa
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Ney
Burke Sentinel
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Rose
Werk
Henry Eather
P. Evans
P. Schaefer
B. Marlo
James Murray
Rand Nelson
A.C. Florio
Isdiganth
R Kopp
P. Lani
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L. Martinucct
William Quick
James White
Os Os Cane
Sisto Mareli Abs
Viteno
Kendo
Sentase
P. Paroni
A. Ferro
Zunlho
McChannes
W. M. Kearney
Beyteuber
Nevada University
Nevada Tax Commission
Carson
City
F. J. Brossemer
Republican County Convention
U. 8
Samuel Platt
Edwin E. Caine
Key Pittman
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