Federal actions and postal and safety measures in 1914 1915 era
The item notes two national banks declining to join the new federal reserve system and forfeiting charters. It announces postal wagon color standards with United States Mail and Parcel Post lettering in gold. It also details a 1915 law taxing white phosphorus matches to end manufacture and sale, citing public health concerns.
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United States
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve System
United States Mail
Parcel Post
Forecast of Severe 1914 Storms Warned by Professor Foster
A Washington professor predicts a severe storm season for 1914 starting in February with rough weather near February 27 and growing into major storms through May 10. He warns of tornadoes and other reminders of ongoing planetary forces affecting the earth during March and April.
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Foster
Washington
Nature
Earth
Atlantic Rate War Cuts Steerage Fare to 25 Dollars
The breach between North German Lloyd and Hamburg American lines ends January 31, prompting a rate war. Hamburg American lowers steerage fare to 25 dollars flat for all classes, a cut of over four dollars per ticket, likely to be matched by rivals.
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New York
Lloyd
Your True Worth Opinion Piece and Ore Report
An editorial urges self awareness noting that praise mirrors actual worth and warns against vanity. It ends with A. Ferguson of Ilipah White Pine County reporting ore shipments containing platinum and radium, highlighting a copper property claim.
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A. Ferguson
Ilipah
White Pine County
Location notices and proofs of labor for Eureka Buckhorn mines
Documents of record list Location of the Snow Fall mine in Eureka district by James McBride and John Evans recorded Jan 31. Notices of Location for Gem Nos 1 2 3 4 and 5 in Buckhorn district by L R Thatcher recorded Feb 3. Proof of Labor on Holly Ex tension Nos 2 3 4 5 and Holly Fraction in Eureka district by G A Fletcher recorded Feb 5.
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Eureka
James McBride
John Evans
Buckhorn
L. R. Thatcher
Eureka Mining District
G. A. Fletcher
Eureka High School Notes Senior Ball Planned for Railroad Day
Eureka High School notes mid year exams the week of January 26 to 31 with trades swapping classes. The Senior Class met February 5 and voted to host the Annual Railroad Day Ball on May 8 1914, marking the second anniversary of Railroad Day May 6 1912, preserving the Seniors' chosen day. A debate on US intervention in Mexico occurred January 28 with the negative winning.
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United States
Mexico
Rich ore strike at Bullion prompts expansion on Sylvania claims
Elko Free Press reports Robt. A. Kline in town noting a large body of rich ore in the Sylvania group incline shaft near Bullion, values of 35 per ton in lead silver and copper. Ore shipment work on Kerr & Peterson lease slowed by heavy snow, cross-cut to 350 feet near vein. Snow depths range from two feet at Bullion to 16 20 feet at Kerr & Peterson. A snow slide buried the Bunkerhill cook house but caused no injuries.
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Elko Free Press
Robt. A. Kline
Sylvania Group
Bullion
Kerr & Peterson
Standing Elk No. 6
Fease
Bunkerhill
Highland
Cook
Death of Joseph D Myers Brother of Mrs Smith in Eureka
Joseph D Myers 67 died suddenly at the Smith ranch in Newark Valley White Pine County Nevada after two weeks illness He lived with the Smith family for two years coming from Sacramento California He is survived by his sister Mrs James Murray and two brothers James E and Charles W Myers Funeral will be held Sunday February 8 at 2 pm from Knights of Pythias Hall Eureka with Pythian Sisters assisting Burial in Eu reka He was a native of Agency City Iowa. Senator Pittman introduced a bill to create an additional federal district judge for Nevada covering White Pine Elko Humboldt Nye Clark and Esmeralda counties to ease southern Nevada litigants travel to Carson City.
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Joseph D. Myers
William H. Smith
Newark Valley
White Pine County
Nevada
Smith Ranch
Smith
Sacramento
California
Eureka
Knights of Pythias Hall
Pythian Sisters
W. H. Smith
James Murray
Powell
Idaho
James E
Charles W. Myers
Lamoille Valley
Elko County
Agency City
Wapello County
Iowa
Key Pittman
Senate
White Pine
Elko
Humboldt
Nye
Clark
Esmeralda
Carson
Nevada News Briefs Convey Isolated Camp and Flood Impacts
Since December 18 only four mail consignments reached Jarbidge in Elko County as heavy snow isolates the camp. George Wingfield bought 1000 head of cattle in Warner Valley Oregon for Nevada ranches at a cost of 350000. A South Fork crossing washed out near Bullion bridge left six men with a narrow drowning escape, a horse and wagon lost downstream. The Carson River dam is impounding flood waters creating a five mile long lake to support next summer irrigation. A Reno firm sent the largest parcel post shipment yet: one ton of barley to Manhattan, postage 25.03. Dr G U Hall of Winnemucca is jailed on manslaughter charges after Mrs W P Owen died post childbirth. case viewed as spiteful with developments promised at trial.
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Jarbidge
Elko County
George Wingfield
Warner Valley
Oregon
Nevada
Congressman Roberts
Orrin Wood
Minden
Thomas Ramsey
Reno
West Point Free Press
South Fork
Bullion Bridge
Carson River
Carson Sink
Constant Brothers
Journal
Manhattan
G. U. Hall
Winnemucca
Humboldt Star
W. P. Owen
Hall
Sensational Charges In Goldfield Court
The Goldfield Tribune reports that after two nights of grand jury sessions Judge Somers said no true bill would be returned against H J McGhan proprietor of a Fifth Avenue drug store accused of lewd acts with an eight year old girl. Peter Clark sought excusal from service claiming jurors opposed indictment 11 to 6 and urged by seven in favor. Tim Connolly supported the indictment.
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Grand Jury
Somers
District Court
H. J. McGhan
Fifth Avenue
Peter Clark
Clark
McGhan
Tim Connolly
Goldfield Tribune
Carson City Prosecution Lead Seeks U S Senate Nomination
Samuel Platt former United States District Attorney of Carson City announces candidacy for the Republican nomination to the United States Senate from Nevada. He argues for immediate campaign start and outlines the plan to engage voters beyond party lines. A separate divorce suit is filed by Laura A Nevin against Jas H Nevin, a former Nevada official noted in state politics.
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Samuel Platt
Carson City
United States
Nevada
Carson News
Laura A. Nevin
Jas. H. Nevin
Reno Gazette
New Lists Are Stickers in Nevada Tax Roll
The Elko Independent reports that the proposed assessment lists would create numerous district level tax rolls, with the Assessor not entering property descriptions on the roll. This change aims to save office work for the Assessor and Treasurer, who would manage multiple rolls for four county school districts. Ely Record notes Ford Motor Company doubling wages and barring foreign workers who send savings abroad, urging patriotism and suggesting broader corporate conformity.
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Elko Independent
Ely
Ford Motor Company
Europe
United States
Ford Company
Bills Passed On Money Allowances In Nani Per Sone
A fragmented notice lists a legislative action approving specific monetary allowances expressed as nani per sone for named recipients. The readable portion names Owomwen among others and outlines the approved sums in a formal bureaucratic style.
Tax official inspects 25 ranches for value equalization
Dean Bradley of Reno representing the State Tax Commission inspected the 25 ranch during the week to equalize taxes. He will soon visit other properties with the Jenkin's properties next on the list.
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Dean Bradley
Reno
State Tax Commission
Jenkin
Battle Mountain
Aged Ned Clark Near Death at Currant Hor ton’s
84 year old Ned Clark, known in the Currant and Duckwater area, is reported to be lying at the point of death at Horton’s in Currant. He is not expected to live much longer.
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Ely
Ned Clark
Currant
Duckwater
Horton’s
Clark
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Recorder of
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Joseph O. Myers
Nevada State News
Goldfield
U. S
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Warner
The
Sentinel
Fei
Owomwen
Wilis
J. M. Kequa
Fe Taina
Cromer
Mawkin
Wallace Bailey
Koreka Ren! Sentinel
Bray
Zadew
Wackey
Rogers
Scouuntant Mac's
Bebwei
D Delaney
Antone Flario
Avhn Romano
Valgar
Pew
Pete Tine
Onverkn
Ona
Toewlt
Otis Fulton
Idee
Lani
Ime
Jonsie Carmen R. M
Joe Mra
Steve Dan Doan
L. Martinhi
Williams Quick
Mario
Mra
M. Bitana
TR. McCraaces
Eureka Supply Company
Palisade
Kaysville
Pillsbury
W. H. Pussell
W. M. Forster
San Francisco
Angelo Berrolo
Hevada
Matin St
Pasenger
W. K. Reynolds
Eureka, Nevada
B. Repetto
HEW Management
Eureka Brewery! Saloon
Eenesa's
Pervian Resort
Clark Streets
Lani & Repetto
P. H. Hills
Twilor
Ite
Mar Samet
Everka
Nevapa
Rudolph Zadowoprietor
John Kussy
R. H. Mallett
Riko
I. Rickey
C. F. Rickey & Co
Mallet
C.F. Rickey
Bald Businave
Ac. F. Rickey & Company
R. A. Macarr
F. Rickey
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