President Wilson’s Final Message to Congress
The president sent his final message by messenger due to illness. He urged tax law revisions, budget reform, independence for the Philippines, Armenian relief loan, and cost of living measures. Harding’s stance on Philippine independence remains uncertain, with a special session anticipated after his March inauguration.
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Congress
Capitol
Philippines
Armenia
Salt Lake Tribans
Harding
Philippine Islands
Sam
House
Senate
Artificial leather industry and Bradstreet price shrinkage report
The article describes artificial leather as a growing, essential material for industry including leather goods and upholstery. It notes large global consumption and a 50,000,000 yard annual output. It also reports Bradstreet data showing a sharp November price collapse unmatched in recent decades, with declines across markets and regions.
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Globe
Indian Joe killed in three hour battle at cabin
An Indian known as Indian Joe dies after a three hour standoff with officers, citizens, and dynamite at a cabin in Eiko. The incident began when Indian Joe and Frank Stick quarrelled, Joe shot Stick, Barber was shot, and officers and locals fired volleys and used a truck to crash the cabin amid a blaze.
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Eiko
The
Independent
Frank Stick
Frank Fell
Barber
George Cotant
Harbin
Harris
Ted Horner
Jack Groebli
Harl Green
Nevada’s 1921 to 1924 National Guard Quota
Nevada must organize a 1921 company of engineers with 65 men regular strength and 56 minimum, plus a motorized hospital company of 4 officers and 40 men. In 1922 a second engineers company and a military police company of 2 officers and 50 men. A third engineers company in 1923. A balloon company of 5 officers and 160 men in 1924. Encampments planned every other year.
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National Guard
Nevada
Careon City News
Indian killed in burning cabin after dynamite blasts
A posse attacked an Indian in a cabin after dynamite charges failed to force him out. The cabin burned as the Indian retreated to the rear and died from multiple wounds. Barber and Stick were wounded but survived.
Southern Pacific Plans Major Nevada Layoffs
Sparks area workers face a 26 percent cut with 309 men to be laid off Friday night. The reductions at Southern Pacific headquarters are nationwide causing about $40,000 less in monthly payroll. Transportation aid is offered to laid off workers and dependents. Impacts reach Imlay Carlin Mina and other points as all departments feel the squeeze due to poor business and outlook.
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Sparks Tribune
Southern Pacific Company
Southern Pacific
Imlay
Carlin
Mina
Inventor of the Caterpillar Tractor Ben Holt
Benjamin Holt of Stockton California dies remembered for creating the caterpillar tractor that inspired and supported early tank development used by English forces in World War I. His invention impacted warfare as German troops faced new heavy machines, though tanks did not win the war.
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Benjamin Holt
Stockton
Cal
Zurone
Asia
State Spends Fortune on Rodents in Nevada Poison Trial
Nevada spends hundreds of dollars on strychnine and other ingredients to prepare poison mixtures for ground squirrel control. The U S Biological Survey, Nevada Rabies Commission, and Gov Boyle oversee the program, with 50 tons distributed last year and cattle fatalities reported from mishandled grain.
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Nevada
Keno Journal
Army
University of Nevada
B. R. Sans
U. S. Biological Survey
Sans
Elko
Boyle
Edward Records
W. H. Hood
John G. Taylor
Lovelock
Fred Dangberg
Reno
Legal precedent for staking mining claims court ruling
In Carson Federal Court Judge Farrington ruled for Munsey Creek Mining Co. on disputed claim boundaries. The jury found that once staking and establishment are done the ground belongs to the staking party, setting a precedent. Job and O'Brien lost claims where assessment work was not completed.
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Uberal
Job
O'Brien
Bills Passed At Meeting December 6 1920
A list of approved payments to numerous individuals and firms including salaries to T A Burdick Mahoney W J Shultes and W H Brennen as well as roadwork printing supplies and transportation charges totaling numerous small sums with several names obscured or partially legible from the Eureka Sentinel.
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T. A. Burdick
Mahoney
Cobb
F. EB. Leonard
C. B. Batin
Kelley & Co
E. Eather
A. Carlisle & Co
J. J. Tognoni
Frank McBride
M. J. Laird
W. J. Hooper
John T. Martin
H. G. Brennenkampf
R. Scott
P. Co
Nobel Peace Prize to be awarded to President Wilson
Copenhagen December 7 news confirms the Nobel peace prize will be conferred on President Wilson of the United States on December 10. The prize carries about 40 000 dollars, funded by Alfred Nobel’s endowment. Roosevelt and Root were the previous American recipients in 1906 and 1912. The award ceremony will be in the Norwegian Storthing as usual.
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Copenhagen
Wilson
United States
Storthing
Dentist Dr Mabel K Young to visit Eureka
Notice says Dr Mabel K Young will be in Eureka for a short time and available for all kinds of dental work. All work guaranteed. Office on Spring Street next to Hooper George.
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Mabel K. Young
Eureka
Spring Street
Hooper Gorge
Hay Press for Hire at $6 per day
Dal 14 James Hunter in Eureka offers a hay press for hire at six dollars per day. Each day must be paid for until the equipment is returned in good order.
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Hay Press
Antil
Dal
James Hunter
Eureka
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