Political factors loom in 1930s outlook from Fallon writer
D. Van Duren, once a Nevada connect, reports in Fallon Standard on new oil ventures in Pennsylvania and Kentucky while casting a wide political forecast. He sees Bryan rallying in Democratic ranks, Hoover favored by some, Lowden as inside track for Republicans, and a broad push by women, labor, and independents toward the next president.
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Nevada Cowboys Plan First Union in Reno
The Reno Journal reports cowboys in Reno near 150 to 200 men organizing under the Trades and Labor Council to form what may be the first cowpunchers union in the country. They aim to affiliate with the American Federation of Labor, hoping union benefits for Nevada’s important cattle industry.
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Mir. James
Nevada
Buy $400000 Ship for $1 by New York Police
The New York Police Department bought the steamship Penobscot from the Government for one dollar. President Wilson approved the transaction and a check was sent promptly. Built three years ago at a cost of $400,000, the vessel now at Norfolk navy yard will replace the police boat patrol after 27 years of service in New York harbor.
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No Four Legged Market War Time Mule Market Tale
A Missouri horse dealer recounts a Washington trip where he could not sell horses to the war department. He explains that officials travel by electric streetcars bicycles and automobiles and do not need draft horses or race stock. The anecdote ends with a biting quip about government and mules.
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War Department
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Collier
London Boxing Ring the Greatest in World History
London boxing ring is praised as the greatest in the world, a monumental circular arena designed by the prince consort for Queen Victoria’s era. Opened in 1867 as memorial, it features a $1,000 stake, crystal dome, electric lights, 9000 pipe organ, and garnet plush seating, highlighting its magnificence and comfort.
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Demurrage Notice From Nevada Transportation Company
The Nevada Transportation Company gives notice that beginning January 1, 2020 demurrage on all cars held over free time will be charged. Advt. J. B. Sexton.
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Nevada Transportation Company
J. B. Sexton
Boxing in Amarillo Promoter’s Silver Cup Fight
Amid wartime constraints a club in Amarillo hosted bouts with free admission at the gate. G Redmond Barry leased the venue for a year and faced pay barriers for the boxers so organizers offered silver cups to winners. The fighters reportedly kept the cups secret.
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G. Redmond Barry
Japanese land bids meet no favor in Churchill County
W K Davis secretary of the Churchill County Commercial Club warns that Japanese buyers are not succeeding in acquiring land in the district despite making large offers. Local officials express caution over foreign investment amid lingering restrictions and public concern.
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W. K. Davis
Churchill County Commercial Club
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