Nevada reduces coal freight rates across Western railroads
A Washington dispatch to the Reno Gazette reports Nevada freight rates on Utah coal were cut by 10 to 20 percent. The Western Pacific and Southern Pacific routes set new fair rates per ton to Reno Winnemucca and other points, with Reno at 7.12 to 7.25, and adjustments expected for Goldfield and Tonopah. The changes follow a 1921 petition led by the Nevada Public Service Commission and involve hearings with the Reno Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Tbs
Ral
Washington
Reno Gazette
Western Pacific
Ola
Golconda
Winnemucca
Benin
Reno
Krum
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
Lien
Caliente
Piache
Etna
Taylor
Spur
Stine
Boyd
Roach
Tses
Nevada
Nevada Public Service Commission
Reno Chamber of Commerce
Public Service Commission
Reno i
Movie output falls by two thirds amid imports decline
Press dispatches report U S film production has dropped to about one third of what it was eighteen months ago. The decline is blamed largely on imports from Germany and about twenty producing companies have gone out of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Tonopah Preacher Charged After Wife Attack
Rev G J Hocker of Tonopah A M E church is jailed after a Friday morning tar attack on his wife Mrs Blocker. She lies in Mine Operators hospital in critical condition with a fractured skull and paralysis. A letter found at the Blocker home is said to reveal motive as the couple faced separation. The Times notes the outcome is doubtful and a murder charge has been filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Hocker
Tonopah
Dru
Church
Carmichael
Blocker
Range rider Bruno wins 100 reward for rustling conviction
Tonopah February 18 George Bruno a Nye county range rider received a $100 check from the state treasurer for aiding the conviction of Cooney Clifford in a cattle rustling case. Bruno grew up in Nye and Lincoln counties and is praised for his trail reading skill that helped locate the stolen stock. Elko county plans a endurance horse race during county fair week from Elko to Boise and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonopah
George Bruno
States
Cooney Clifford
United Cattle and Packing Company
Bruno
Nye
Lincoln
Ira F. Murdock
The
United
Clifford
Elko
Boise
Rabies Facts From Fallon Man
A Fallon man outlines rabies basics from Pasteur to Negri, explains diagnosis by brain tissue, and urges prompt shipment of suspect animal heads to the University of Nevada for testing. He notes incubation varies by species, lists early symptoms in animals, and advises immediate medical care for bitten people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Cline
Pasteur
Negri
Veterinary Department
University of Nevada
Edward Records
Germans Foiled by Choctaw Indians in WWI
The article describes how German eavesdropping attempts were countered by Allied forces including 150 American Indians in the 142nd Infantry under Chief George Bacon. Eight Native American runners transmitted orders in Choctaw, confusing German operators and helping foil their surveillance efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traub
Petie Dink
Grizzly Bear
Bowie
Bullard
Fritzle
Indiana
142Nd Infantry
George Baconrind
Fritzie
Governor appoints Nels Quderkirk as special prohibition officer
On Saturday Governor Boyle commissioned Nels Quderkirk as a special officer to aid enforcement of the prohibition law in Elko County. He will serve without expense to the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyle
Nels Quderkirk
Elko County
Tonopah Milling Co Reduces Treatment Charge
Tonopah Belmont Development Co adopts a new mill charges schedule for epistom ores near Tonopah starting March. Leasers welcome lower rates as ore storage becomes profitable. charges drop to 76 cents per ton for ores under 20 dollars and 50 cents less on 20 to 25 dollar ore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonopah Times
Tonopah Belmont Development Company
Tonopah
Predicts light wines and beer will return
New York attorney William H. Hirst of the Society of Restaurants told a regular meeting that light wines and beer may soon be served again under federal rules. He cited Treasury Secretary Mellon’s tax stance, criticism of prohibition by authorities including Justice Turk, public protests against enforcement, and European visitors’ views as indicators of a Volstead Act modification trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William H. Hirst
Society of Restaurants
Hirst
United States Supreme Court
Turk
Europe
Moonshiners Linked to Cattle Theft in Nevada
Nevada stockmen tell the Reno Journal that moonshiners across the state are pairing illicit distilling with stolen beef sales. Stills dot mountain ranges and meat is moved to towns via light autos or stored in cold warehouses to dodge ownership claims. Stockmen urge stricter rules on slaughtered beef sales to curb the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Reno Journal
Stace
Booster trucks to aid SP locomotives in starting
Southern Pacific Lines installs booster trucks on locomotives to ease starts and save fuel. Two small steam cylinders drive the two rear trucks, boosting starting power by about 20 percent. At about 15 mph the booster disengages and trucks act as trailers. All locomotives will be equipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Agosa Valley Lands To Be Reclaimed
Tonopah Times notes a Fordson tractor and five pumps shipped to Beatty to begin large scale reclamation of the Amargosa Valley under the Pittman Act. Pumps will be set over 16 inch holes drilled by Pacific Coast Borax stockholders and Tonopah & Tidewater directors in Death Valley gateway region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonopah Times
Fordson
Beatty
Amargona Valley
Pittman
Jeading
Pacific Coast Borax Company
Tonopah & Tidewater Railroad
Times
Death Valley Gateway
Milk and Butter Record Broken by Holstein Princess Aggie
Shakopee Minnesota February 21 a Holstein cow named Princess Aggie Polkadot de Kil owned by Dr H P Fischer set a world record for milk and butter fat finishing a yearly test on January 1 4 year old cow produced 31600 pounds of milk and 1052 6 pounds of butter fat equivalent to 1816 pounds of butter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakopee
Minn
Princess Aggie Polkadot de Kil
H. P. Fischer
Shakopan
Tony
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Eureka
Federal Reserve Bank District No
Angelo Berolo
MAIN
Eureka, Nevada
Europa Hotel
Edward Herrera
Main and
Clark Streets
Kelley
J. B. Rebaleati
Kelley & Rebaleati
Goodyear
Michelin
South Main Street
Fallon Man
Tonopah Milling CO
8. P
Agosa Valley
First National Bank
Ucea, Nevada
J, Sheehan
W. H. Doyle
W. H. MOFFAT WILLIAM STOCK J. @. TAYLOR
G. B. Stall
Federal Reserve Banking System
Issue
England
Canada
France
Italy
Netherlands
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Japan
Federal Reserve System
Bloe
United States Federal Reserve Bank
J. A. Sewell
E. B. Ennor
A. B. Kimball
W. L. Merithew
Aod
Eureka Garage & Supply CO
Stc
Verdi Lumber Company
Elko, Nevada
Schneider Drug Store
MRS. H. M. Schneider & CO
Nevada Railway
Mnotice
J. E. Sexton
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!