Nevada Seeks Rail Rate Reform Against Discrimination
Nevada Commercial League Publicity Committee releases figures showing through and local rail rates favor California and penalize Reno and other Nevada points. The comparison covers Chicago to Reno, Winnemucca, Goldfield, and other routes, arguing higher Nevada charges hinder factories and consumer prices rise. Public urged to pressure carriers for lower freight costs and broader state economic benefit.
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Misplaced Mercy: juries and justice in the west predictably soft
A Ridgway letter denounces lenient juries and political corruption across California Oregon and Pittsburg. It argues mercy undermines deterrence and praises stricter punishment for public crimes including perjury bribery and land grabs. The author condemns sentimentality that spares criminals and weakens the rule of law.
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House committee narrows ban on corporate political donations
The Senate bill, backed by the House Committee on Election of the President, forbids corporate political contributions. Penalties include a 3000 dollar fine for offending corporations and 250 to 1000 dollar fines or up to one year imprisonment for officers who consent or participate. The measure targets National banks and Congress‑authorized corporations directly while restricting others from funding elections for presidential, vice presidential electors, or congressional voting, and from legislatures selecting senators.
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Senators Billy Smith and Charley Curtis Rise From Newsboys
An inspiring feature chronicles the life of Billy Smith and Charley Curtis, once newsboys, now Senators of the Union States. They avoided trusts and price-fixing, achieving success through honest work and pluck, proving any newpaper seller can rise in the country.
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Charley Curtis
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Assault as compliment to Roosevelt in press attacks
Enemies of Roosevelt are described as reyoioy ring that Bilitor Harvey of Harper's Weekly and the North American Review pour hot shot into the Presidential camp. The Sacramento Bor notes these journals denounced Roosevelt after he attacked syndicated plutocracy and warns they will praise Theodor Roosevelt if he shifts stance to favor railroads and allied interests.
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Nevada Banking Law Gap Sparks Statewide Debate
Nevada has no banking law allowing anyone to open a bank regardless of record or means. There is no requirement to examine banks’ books or publish quarterly statements, nor to bar insolvent deposits. Accusations cite lax oversight enabling looters to avoid punishment, per local editorials. Senator W. J. Bell’s appointment to the railroad committee is hailed as a prudent choice for Nevada’s rail legislation outlook.
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Trainload of coal from Chicago reaches Nevada towns
A trainload of coal from Chicago heads to Nevada distributing at Reno Virginia City and Carson as fuel shortages reach an acute stage. The coal will be sold at 14 per ton.
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Dead mining stock dispute stalls San Francisco exchange
Broker Hudgens faces suspension after failing to settle 167882 with J L Toplitz over Balls and Bears Mining Co. Hudgens bought 65009 shares before the firm vanished November 14, 1900, and Toplitz claims delivery was valid. Legal action seeks injunction against suspension while the case unfolds.
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Frozen to Death Near Ely While Tramping from Ely to McGill
Walter Cole of Salt Lake City froze to death last Friday while travelling with two companions from Ely to McGill Forty miles apart. The trio crossed a creak and the ice broke Cole sank to his hips and exhausted, his companions left him to fetch a team and returned to find his body in the snow. Cole had moved to Ely after coming from Denver in September to provide for his wife and four year old daughter. The tragedy reached his wife Friday and a letter from Ely friend J C Abe worth detailing the circumstances arrived Saturday.
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Franklin Cattle Company to quit after selling 80000 head
The Franklin Cattle Company the West’s largest range cattle firm has sold its entire 80000 head herd and will retire because land is scarce. Harriman a firm director cites rapid homesteading as the main reason. cattle will be shipped to market over the next six months across western South Dakota and northern Wyoming.
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Building a Great Smelter in Ohrone New Jersey
Boston reports United States Smelting Company is assembling a large metallurgical works at Ohrone New Jersey with investment over 4 million dollars. It already operates a copper refinery with 14 million pounds annual capacity, adding a fully equipped smelting and copper converting plant and expanding capacity by February. The Chrome smelter is the only one on the Western coast and 1907 aims for 45 million pounds, rising to 40.9 to 60 million pounds in 1908. Railroads face rights battles as President warns Oklahoma legislators to modify their railroad instruments or risk constitutional rejection.
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Reno and Nevada News Roundup Hits and Legal Tangles
Reno brokers dodge a 100 percent telegraph rate rise as Western Union yields to long distance stock quotes. Nevada Commercial League eyes Interstate Commerce hearing on discrimination with Judge Massey to represent Reno. Diphtheria fears prompt quarantines inland as Ely miners form a society to curb claim jumping and readies stern action.
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Perjury Charges Reported in Nevada Railroad Case
Hawthorne January 9 Special Grand Jury impaneled to probe perjury charges against J F Heddon Tonopah and Goldfield Railroad officials. District Court Judge Langan notes officials allegedly undervalued the railroad in a report to the Esmeralda County Assessor. Judge Mack acts as special District Attorney. All defendants described as billionaires.
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New Postal Regulations and Exam Outlook 1907
The post office issues a new rule allowing left-hand front halves of postal cards for international correspondence after March 1 1907 and standardizes postage for picture only versus personal messages on leather cards. State University reports tougher examinations this year with many students fearing failure.
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I W Harper Whiskey Popular at Eureka Cash Store
Old mellow and thoroughly mature distills a genuine Kentucky whiskey that possesses every essential. I W Harper whiskey is the most popular, sold by The Eureka Cash Store and the Ruby Hill Mercantile Company.
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