Government resumes silver purchases for coinage
A Washington dispatch notes that after 13 years the government will again buy silver for coinage. Tenders invited at the Mint offices in Philadelphia New Orleans and Denver with delivery to the mints and settlement on the New York bullion basis. Treasury aims to distribute purchases to avoid market disruption while meeting future demand.
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Washington
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Denver
New York
Treasury
Tima
Appeal for $1 subscriptions to Democratic drive
Washington August 10. Chairman Griggs of the Democratic Congressional Committee appeals to loyal Democrats nationwide to send $1 to fund the campaign. He promises campaign literature in return and asserts a Democratic House is needed to expose graft and clean the government. Remittances should be sent to J. M. Griggs, Washington, D. C.
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Washington
Griggs
Democratic Congressional Committee
Democratic Party
House of Representatives
Republican Party
J. M. Griggs
Washington, D. C
Governor Sparke Declares Prize Fights Disgraceful
Governor John Sparke vocally opposes prize fights calling them a poor sport and a disgrace to Nevada though licensed events may occur within the law. He says he would prefer more elevating Labor Day activities and urges prohibition in his view.
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Goldfield
John Sparke
Nevada
Shortage of About $10,000 in Sheriff Logan's Accounts
Nye County Sheriff Thomas R. Logan, recently killed, was reported to be about $10,000 short in his accounts at death. State officials say the shortage is slightly over $6,000 to the state and over $8,000 to the county. If not settled soon, action against bondsmen will proceed. District Attorney Pitman of Nye County to prepare papers.
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Thomas R. Logan
Nye County
Pitman
Carson
Nevada banks taxed by state suit seeks payment
The State of Nevada, in Washoe County, sues Farmers and Merchants National Bank to force tax payment. A prior suit collapsed for procedural issues. Attorneys say state law lacks coverage for national banks. banks refuse to pay, depriving county treasuries of funds. Reno bank taxes could reach 7000 dollars yearly. a previous Legislature draft, modeled on Massachusetts law, was vetoed by Governor Sparks.
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Arena
Nevada
Sacramento Bee
Washoe County
National Bank
Treasuries
Reno
Massachuetts
Sparks
Labor Unions Clash in Tonopah and Goldfield Strikes
In Tonopah and Goldfield strong labor unions clash over eight hour demands and wages. Industrial Workers of the World recruit from unorganized trades. boycotts hit Goldfield Sun and Tonopah Sun, while printers’ unions defend the strikes. Pearl restaurant remains open amid pickets. Wells Fargo reports assets of 20.78 million with 12.67 million loans secured by stock. earnings show 1901 through 1906 figures. Tonopah and Goldfield Railroad raises trainmen wages 20 to 25 percent starting August 1, with monthly averages and mileage-based pay details per role.
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Bea
Goldfield
Sys
Tonopah
Industrial Workers of the World
GoldGeld
Goldfelt Sun
Sun
Kind & Marks
Pearl
Western Federation of Miners
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo Co. Corporation
Tonopah and Goldfield
Tata
Oil price changes at Cleveland refinery rates released
The Standard Oil Company cut all grades of refined oil to the East by half a cent per gallon last week. Water White is quoted at 10 cents and Eocene at 11 cents per gallon at Cleveland Ohio.
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Boen
London
Awan
California and
Western Sugar Refuing Company
New York
San Francisco
Misouri River
Union Sugar Company
The
East
Standard Ol Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Mrs Corey Leaves Reno for Pacific Coast
Mrs Will iam Ellie Corey, recently divorced from steel magnate, departed Reno with her son Allan for Pacific coast points. Her sister-in-law joins tomorrow. They plan to return to Pittsburg around September 1 likely to reside there.
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Reno
Nevada
William Ellie Corey
Pacific Coast
Allan
Misa Addie Corey
Pittsburg
Coreys
Discing Alfalfa Fields Boosts Hay Yields, Says Deseret Farmer
The Deseret Farmer urges thorough discing of alfalfa after the first cut and smoothing harrowing. A spring-disced field yielded 25 percent more hay than a nearby irrigated field without extra irrigation. The advice cautions irrigation waste and advocates more cultivation with less watering.
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Deseret Faroes
Deseret
End of prayer hoax causes vast concern in church circles
A Boston report details a widespread hoax claiming Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts authored an endless chain of prayer. Officials deny involvement, calling it a demented scheme. Inquiries flood in from across the United States, Canada, and even Paris, with fear of calamity urging many to repeat or reject the chain.
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Lawrence
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France
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Eral
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