Death notices for Haley and Harroun in Nevada papers
Death of James F Haley former Eureka resident in Honolulu noted as Internal Revenue Collector with ties to Nevada politics and journalism. E R Harroun editor publisher of the Silver State Winnemucca died suddenly at home from a stroke aged fifty seven leaving a widow and children.
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John F. Haley
United States Internal Revenue
Honolulu
Nevada
Haley
California
Sentinel
Enoreka
Reno
Journal
D. S Dickerson
Bullion
Knights of Pythias
Mmucca
Winnemucca
E. R. Harroun
The
Silver State
Harroun
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Missing Letters Claimed at Eu reka Post Office
Notices in the 1917 post office ledger list names including William Waddell M Cooper Don G Lerindegiy Austin Jackson Locas Jimenez Ralle Juntemen Mr Johnson and Laura Hobhg as names connected to unclaimed letters at Eu reka Nevada. Sheriff promised action.
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Eureka
Nevada
Pereums
Santa Maris
William Waddell
M Cooper Don G. Lerindegiy
Austin Jackson
Locas Jimenez Ralle Juntemen
Mr. Johnson
Laura Hobgh
Former Eurekan Reporter Marries Reno Woman in Oakland
Lew Rogers official reporter in District Judge Moran's court and Enola B Ayres of Reno wed Saturday in Oakland. They plan several weeks on the coast before returning to Reno to reside permanently.
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Reno Gazette
Lew Rogers
Moran
Enola B. Ayres
Reno
Oakland
Metal Market Quotation Roundup Friday
The metal market reports Friday show silver at New York Socante per ounce with copper at New York price and lead at New York 510.50. Investors track varying quotes as markets move.
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New York
Army enlistment drive risks from improper dependency claims
Letter from the Adjutant General warns that up to 80 percent of exemptions claimed by locals cite dependent relatives. It urges tightening section 18 to protect genuine dependents while ensuring army recruitment remains feasible. Local boards, district boards, and newspapers should act with caution to prevent abuse and preserve military needs.
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Mapphce J. Sutuvax
Adjutant General
Eureka County Board of Equalization hearing adjourns
At an adjourned Eureka County Board of Equalization meeting on a Monday the assessors proposed entries for Onondaga Mines Co. and others with totals for real and personal property. The board denied a $3000 reduction request for the Brown hotel and left Central Pacific Railway Company assessment unchanged. Several affidavits for relief were denied for lack of 1917 labor proof. The session ended with sine die adjournment. In Las Vegas a man named M. J. Coleman died after ingesting corrosive poison tablets in a despondent act. his route involved Los Angeles and Pennsylvania relatives are suspected.
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Onondaga Mines Co
Onondaga Mines
Eureka
Dodge Car
Geo. J. Fox
Stone House
A.L. Thatcher
Stanley Fine
Huntington and Diamond Valley Land and Stock Company
Louise Sadler
D. Morrison
Brown Hotel
Central Pacific Railway Company
W. A. Barnes
Holly Mining Company
J.H. Woodmansee
Diamond Mining Company
J.B. McNaughton
M. J. Coleman
Las Vegas
Coleman
Lask
Los Angeles
Pennsylvania
Down on Nevada Farms in 1917 Agricultural Value
Nevada's agricultural products are estimated at 87.15 million dollars for 1917 by C A Norcross of the University of Nevada extension division after a yearlong survey. Livestock is valued at 22.85 million and farm production at 14.30 million, with agriculture likely to surpass mineral output if minerals do not exceed 1916.
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Nevada
C. A. Norcross
Agricultural Extension Division
University
Draft physicals eased as dental and body standards lowered
The Provost Marshal General orders to relax physical exam rules for draftees. Dental work can allow entry after treatment, and weight standards set from five to twelve pounds by height. Chest expansion is reduced by a half inch for men over five feet, with eye and ear requirements also eased.
Fire destroys hotel annex and residences in Eiko
A blaze at 3 a m Monday gut a Commercial Hotel Annex and two houses, with the Bradley opera house also heavily damaged. Owner Mrs May Bradley estimates losses at 17000 with 1200 insurance, and William Hunter’s residence loses about 1000, fully insured.
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Eiko
Bradley Opera House
May Bradley
William Hunter
Scrap Iron Boom in Old Camps Sparks Large Purchases
A Tono dispatch notes iron and steel shortages drive high scrap prices and major deals in Aurora and Bodie. George Reading buys 100 tons at Aurora and 1500 tons in Bodie as trucks and teams haul scrap. Rumor says Mono Lake and Bodie railroad track may be removed for shipment.
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Tonopah
Aurora
Bodie
George Reading
Mono Lake and
Ely man jailed for sheep theft scheme
A. Alexander of Ely was sentenced by Judge McFedden to two to fourteen years for allegedly accumulating a large band of sheep without paying. Alexander reportedly pled guilty to the charge brought by District Attorney Whiteley.
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A. Alexander
Ely
Alexander
McFedden
Whiteley
Theft of Gold Discovered at Elko Prince Mill
The Elko Prince mill in the Gold Circle district reports missing amalgam plates in a theft now under investigation by District Attorney Carville and Sheriff Harris. Losses are estimated at five thousand dollars.
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Elko Prince
Gold Circle
Carville
Harris
Troops Sent to Ely as Guard Against Possible Disturbances
A 30 man Government detachment arrived in Ely after 27 State police were stationed there. 17 have been withdrawn. No trouble has occurred yet, but agitators remain and fear of unrest persists.
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Ely
School Money Apportioned in Eureka County Districts
The second semiannual apportionment of state and county school funds is received. State money totals 2959.32 dollars and county money 5220.17 dollars, to be distributed among Eureka County school districts under State Superintendent Bray.
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Bray
Esther
Eureka County
Scheeline Will Filed For Pronay Estate Valued At 300000
The late Moritz Scheeline Reno banker was killed in his office. Attorney James Boyd announced a $300000 estate with $1000 to his son Harry and the remainder to widow Agnes. The will was filed by Boyd with a petition for letters of administration. Probate hearings hinge on September opening. Most assets include bank stocks bonds and Nevada and California properties.
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Reno Journal
Moritz Scheeline
Reno
Way
Beg
James Boyd
Atorney
Hy Son
Harry Scheeline
Agnes Scheeline
James 7. Boyd
Boyd
Nevada
California
Bootlegging Thrives as Liquor Is Shipped Across Idaho Line
Elko Free Press reports bootleg liquor movements after Idaho prohibition. Carload shipments reach Elko, then go into Idaho by unknown couriers. Bottles fetch about six dollars per quart at the border, though legal price often under nine cents, as authorities monitor the line but illicit profits persist.
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Elko Free Press
Idaho
Nevada-Idaho
Elks
Elko County
Notice to Readers for War Relief Stamp Program
Postmaster General Burleson asks publishers to print a notice on magazine covers urging readers to place a one cent stamp on the notice and hand it to a postal employee for forwarding to soldiers and sailors at the front. No wrapping or address is needed. This follows General Pershing's appeal via United Press for literature for the Sammies.
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Washington
General Pershing
United Press For Literature
Burleson
Water shortage looming for Manhattan residents
Residents face a water shortage as wells supplying Manhattan are believed drained by deep mines. The town has seen little snow on the surface, while mines reportedly draw hundreds of gallons per minute, prompting urging to conserve water.
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Manhattan
Saloon Proprietor Fatally Shoots Self in Tonopah
Charles Tornatori, 35, owner of Monte Carlo saloon in Tonopah, died by handgun self-inflicted wound early Friday. An inquest was held Saturday. he had a good reputation.
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Charles Tornatori
Monte Carlo
Tonopah
Barber Quip Highlights Bargain Haircut Debate
A baldheaded man quips at a barber that hair should be cut cheaper since there is little to cut. The barber retorts that they do not charge for cutting but for searching for the hair. Unclear source is Harper's Magazine.
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Harper's Magazine
The Typewriter Man to Visit Town in Late August
The Typewriter Man 0 E Chase will arrive around August 24 for repair service. He offers expert typewriter and cash register repairs and provides sales surveillance for all machines. Dalton adding machines rented. Phone orders to Unis office and he will call.
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Dalton
Unis
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A. Seilimann
Wees
James F. Haley
Eale
Board OF Equalization
Eureka County Board of Equalizaton
E. Sadler
R. J. Reid
W. S&s Raine
the Gierk
Julius Huebner
Ruby Pioneer Mining Company
Eureka-Croesus Mining Company
J. H. Jury
Phoenix Mining Company
S. F. Stoltenwerek
Mineral Hill Mines Company
Lyman Fulton
Mrs. M. Fulton
John Repetto
Helen Mortimer
I. H. Rogers
Richmond-Eureka Mining Company
J. H. Fine
Nevada Farms
Elko
Scheeline
Boyd Potts
Typewriter Man
E Chase
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