Postmaster Col lins sought in Nevada flight and $15,000 shortage
Goldfield February 15 A federal warrant is issued for Edward L Collins once eight years postmaster. He disappeared after leaving for Rhyolite two weeks ago. Inspector Means says the shortage may exceed $15,000. Collins recently cashed two $2,500 checks and took the draft book to draw against deposits in New York. His wife remains, denies knowledge. Collins, active in Nevada politics, faced possible replacement by Ben Rosenthal. A surety company and George Wingfield are linked to his bond. he is believed to have fled to Los Angeles.
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Goldfield
Nevada
Edward L. Collins
Means
Nevada-California
Collin
Collins
Postal Savings System
John S. Cook Bank
New York
Republican County Central Committee
Ben Rosenthal
George Wingfield
Los Angeles
Mill Canyon miners report strong ore yields at two leases
Ben Goodhue and Walt Armstrong cut about 10 tons of ore at the Silver Cloud mine near Mill Canyon valued near 125 per ton. Sutherland Tadlock’s Maid Queen lease yields about a quarter ton daily at up to 200 per ton while promising a record shipment. Captain Menardi oversees a 30 ton car and more cars await better weather.
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Ben Goodhue
Walt Armstrong
Silver Cloud
Mill Canyon
Sutherland-Tadlock
Maid Queen
J.B. Menardi
Cortez Mining & Reduction Company
Beowawe
Harold Menardi
Henry Lemaire
Battle Mountain
California
Menardi
Cortez Mining and Reduction Company
W.H
Nevada Cattle Owners Form State Association at Reno
Delegates from Nevada and neighboring states form the Nevada Cattle Owners Association at Reno to press for a unified cattle assessment plan. John Henderson of Elko reports a prior gentlemen's agreement exempting yearling cattle, while officers including W. H. Moffat of Reno are elected and Dave Staunton named secretary. The group aims to protect ranchers, guard ranges, promote legislation, and coordinate with the State Tax Commission on a new reporting rule for cattle.
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Reno
State Tax Commission
Nevada Cattle Owners’ Association
John Henderson
Elko
Henderson
Executive Committee
Tax Commission
Jvads
California
Oregon
Commercial Club
Riverside Hotel
W. H. Moffat
Washoe
H. Petrie
Humboldt
George B. Wilson
Churchill
Dave Staunton
Winnemuceca
Staunton
Oddie
R. C. Turrittin
Jeff Bradley
Nevada
R. C. Tarrittin
Committee On Organization
W. B. Mack
J. M. Fulton
Southern Pacific
H. G. Humphreys
Wingfield at Reno Cattlemen Banquet Urges Organized Action
George Wingfield warns Nevada lawmakers are chosen from men who may seek public office after short stays in the state. He urges cattlemen to unite, cut unnecessary laws, and back capable leaders to advance state interests. The event includes talks on cattle breeding, leather demand, and livestock statistics with 59 new admissions to the organization.
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George Wingfield
Reno
Nevada
Cattleman’s Association
Wingfield
Carson
Iit
Senate
Fred Holborn
Dan Casey
Old Mexico
George Russell
Lloyd B. Patrick
Julius Schwarzschild
Sesame
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Syert Maturday
B. A. Beillman
Mill Canyon News
Winterwood Land Company
Veas Valley
Las Vegas
Nevada Cattle Owners Organize
Thatcher
Washoe County
Kareka
Harry Eather, Tc
Diamond Mining Company of
Utah
Fair Lake City
J. H. Woodmansee
Excelsior Mining Company of
Bitalnens
Salt Leake City
Crackerjack Consolidated Mining Company of Utah
Salt Lake City
Secy
Mineral Hill Consolidated Mines Company
Balaton
Willcox
Treswases
Adame Hill Corporation Company
Borcke
State of
G. Whalen
Amt
Thiyade, National Forest
Austin
Thomas J. Polling
Apes
Eureka Supply Company
Palisade
Kaysville
W. H. Russell
San Francisco
Ancelo Berrolo
Eureka, Nevada
Main St
Eureka Nevada Railway
Pasenger
Freight Air Expres
Kureks
W. R. Reynolds
B. Repetto
V. Lane
WEW Management
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Eureka Brewery
Evnexa
Porvtar Resort
Main and
Clark Streets
Lani & Repetto
P.H. Hils
Chile
Ite Seca
Mais
Stucer
People’s Meat Market
Rudolph Zadow
Main Street
Warner
A. Frager
John Kussy
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