United States Rejects German Submarine Peace Talks
The United States rejects Germany's offer to discuss differences while submarine warfare continues. An editorial in the Salt Lake Tribune argues compromise would abandon international law and the right to free seas, urging firm stance until lawful terms are restored.
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Washington
United States
Germany
The
Salt Lake Tribune
Berlin
Great Britain
England
Mr. Bryan
Teutons
Silver prices surge as 79 cent bar records set
New York reports silver at 79 cents an ounce, a multi year high. Frank M. Manson of Western Ore Purchasing Agency predicts 80 cents and a dollar, citing increasing demand and idle Nevada mines ready to reopen when profitable. He says Nevada could see a prosperous mining year with many idle properties set to operate.
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New York
Frank M. Manson
Western Ore Purchasing Agency
Reno Gazette
Mr. Manson
Nevada
Eureka
Candelaria
Differences in Boy and Girl Behavior Highlighted by The Youths Companion
The Youth's Companion contrasts boys and girls with examples of curiosity and conduct. It notes boys explore, mischief with cats and ice boxes while girls prefer privacy, household appearances, and borrowing, ending with remarks on conflict over possessions and clothing.
Guards Guard Utah Copper Smelter in Ely After Diplomatic Break
Guards have been posted inside and outside the Ely Utah Copper Company smelter around the clock. The move follows the breaking of diplomatic relations between the United States and Germany. The comment about beauty signals public attention to appearances and impact.
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Ely
Utah Copper Company
United States
Germany
Public Lands Set Aside for Western States
The Senate passed a bill to grant 500000 acres of public lands to each listed western state for sale or lease to fund wagon road construction and maintenance. State land boards select lands within a year. patents issued after certification. lands sold at auction in 640 acre units. corporations limited to 25000 acres. unused lands leased for at least five years.
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Washington
Senate
Arizona
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
New Mexico
Nevada
Utah
Wyoming
North Dakota
California
Oregon
Interior Department
Warren
Nevada Press Association elects officers at Carson meeting
Nevada Press Association officers were elected during a Carson meeting on Monday. Members from across the state discussed Nevada newspaper business. Newly elected officers include President W. L. Ricketts of the Goldfield Tribune, Vice President George Russell of the Elko Independent, Secretary Vail Pittman of the Tonopah Miner, and Treasurer George M. Anderson of the Carson News.
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Nevada Press Association
Carson
Nevada
W. L. Ricketts
The
Goldfield Tribune
George Russell
Elko Independent
Vail Pittman
Tonopah Miner
George M. Anderson
Carson News
Miner dies near shaft in Silver Pick mine incident
While working on the 1100 foot bottom level Anderson collapsed and died as he moved toward the shaft. Two insulated 220 volt wires lay nearby and investigators will determine if electrocution caused the death after an autopsy.
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Usear Anderson
Anderson
Nevada mine chief denies bullion tax arrears claim
J S Austin president of the Tono pah Mining Company of Nevada issues a statement from Philadelphia denying Nye County grand jury auditors claim the firm is in arrears for bullion taxes. The statement says county officials agreed to exempt the company from bullion taxes on the same basis as custom mills.
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J.S. Austin
Tonopah Mining Company
Nevada
Philadelphia
Nye County Grand Jury
Nye County
Custom Mills
Utah Adopts Drastic Dry Law
The Utah Legislature passes a prohibition bill signed by Governor Bamberger. It bans intoxicating liquors except pure alcohol for mechanics and science and wine for sacramental use, effective August 1, 17.
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Utah
Bamberger
Alleged rustlers arrested in Steptoe county case
Sheriff McLean of White Pine County arrested Harry and Gus Zorbas on charges of cattle rustling and killing cattle in Steptoe. The incident is being investigated as a formal case with local authorities pursuing legal action.
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McLean
White Pine County
Harry
Gus Zorbas
Steptoe
Thompson smelter resumes operations in Mason Valley
Nevada State News reports the Thompson smelter has reopened after more than two years closed. It will hire over a hundred workers as lively times are promised in Mason Valley. The Golcanda Cattle Company may sell 50 000 acres in Humboldt and Elko to Ellison Ranching of Utah with about 25 000 sheep and numerous cattle and horses.
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Thompson
Mason Valley
Golcanda Cattle Company
Ellison Ranching Company
Utah
Humboldt
Elko
Town election in Beverly sees 47 of 86 voters run
In Beverly West Virginia a bitter race drew 47 candidates from 86 eligible voters across eleven tickets. The post office department reports mail to Europe continues despite tensions, with no reason to suspend regular service.
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Beverly
West Virginia
Europe
Post Office Department
United States
Nevada cattleman moves to corner lamb market in San Francisco
William H. Moffat, a Nevada cattleman and packer, has launched a lamb corner through advances on unborn lambs. He has invested about 200000 with expectations of 1.8 to 2 million by September. Readied for spring, his scheme could yield huge profits if market conditions hold.
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San Francisco
Cal
William H. Moffat
Nevada
Miller & Lux
Moffat
Red Bluff
Classified Advertisements for Sale and Help Wanted
For sale a visible Remington Typewriter nearly new in good order cheap at Zadow Hotel for details. Wanted agents for Hureka nearby no experience required with free instruction. Address Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Company Accident and Health Dept Saginaw Michigan capital 1 600 000.
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Onahr
Zadow Hotel
Hureka and
Vicinity
Massachusetts
Bondimg and Insurance Ocompany
Accident and Health Dept
Saginaw
Michigan
Cyital
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A. Seciluman
Bingle
East
Mettallgesellschaft
Frankfort-on-the-Main
State News
George Riggs
Tonopah
Reno
Stubbs
Eureka Power & Light Co
Inc
Hureka
Eureka Power & Light Company
A. G. Hillen
D. E. Sayre
Ford
Eureka Garage & Supply Co
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