Nevada News Briefs From Reno To Washoe
Nevada reports show druggists exempt from jury duty under state law with a Reno pharmacist excused Monday. Ed Gil land buys Louis Lemphis 02 Ellison creek ranch. price not listed. Elko reports no vacant houses and gilt edged business. La s Vegas hires Miss Mary Shepherd as grammar school teacher. White Pine County refuses Mrs Ella Smil inick liquor license renewal due to saloon children. Reno Journal criticizes salary raises for office holders. December temperature in Tecoma, Elko County, records 23 days at or below zero. Smith Valley Land Co hay and potato crops seized by sheriff. 500 tons hay and 400 tons potatoes taken. Wells high school referendum petitions refused. state requires 10 percent of total vote. Wells district bonds to be issued and sold by Feb 1. Washoe line post office ordered discontinued on 15th. residents must go to Franktown for mail due to a bar in building. Global note: one quarter of children die before age 6, half before 16, and 1 percent live to 65.
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Ely
Louis Lemphis
Ellison Creek
Ed Gilland
Elko
Mary Shepherd
Pasadena
Cal
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Las Vegas
Leonore Boomhower
Ruth
White Pine County
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Reno Journal
Tecoma
Elko County
Weather Bureau
Salt Lake City
Cole
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Smith Valley Land Company
Mason Valley News
Wells High School
Washoe
Pioneer Post Office
Franktown
Elko County Pays Substantial License Fees and Settlement
Elko County reports State license payments totaling 6 524 and county license fees of 31 528 55 in the past year. A settlement has already been made with the State.
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Elko
Elko County
Fire destroys goods at Dora Lassa ranch near Mc Dermitt
A fire of unknown origin burned a cellar at the Dora Lassa ranch near Mc Dermitt in Humboldt County destroying groceries and sheep camp supplies valued at about 3000 dollars several days ago.
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Dora Lassa
McDermitt
Humboldt County
Nevada Governor Fight Deepens Between Dickerson and Newlands
Reno dispatch reports Dickerson rebuffs Newlands for governor citing party unity over personal motives. A four party-dealing session at James D Finch’s office ended with a tense handshake and mutual accusations as Dickerson moves to launch his own campaign, arguing Newlands is a danger to Nevadans while seeking the party’s best Senate ticket.
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Denver
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Francis G. Newlands
Newlands
Eugene Gratt
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Carson
Washington
Reno
Santa Barbara
Golden Hotel
South Virginia Street
Riverside
James D. Finch
Finch
Democratic Party
Nevada
Senate
Bank seeks stock delivery in Nenzel case
In a suit by First National Bank of Lovelock to recover 5000 dollars on a promissory note, Joseph F. Nenzel president of the Rochester Mines Company and his wife were ordered by Judge Ducker in Humboldt County district court to transfer 50 000 shares of Rochester Mines Company stock to the bank.
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First National Bank of Lovelock
Joseph F. Nenzel
Rochester Mines Company
Rochester
Ducker
District Court of
Humboldt County
Safety First Exhibit Heads to Reno for University Event
The American Museum of Safety will showcase its exhibit in Reno in time for the safety first convention at the University of Nevada. Prof. J. G. Serugham, head of the mechanical department, says A Weigandt will transport the exhibit under Julius Krotschnitt. The Engineers' Club hosts the convention, arranged by the mechanical department and the State Industrial Insurance Commission.
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American Museum of Safety
Reno
J. G. Serugham
University of Nevada
A. Weigandt
Julius Krottschnitt
Wells Fargo rates and parcel post clash sparks debate
Nevada Press Comment criticizes Wells Fargo and Co for high shipment rates and tax avoidance, praising parcel post as a remedy. It notes future dividends may decline as the firm faces new competition and liability issues, and reports Humboldt County votes to require fireproof building materials within town limits.
Nye County Audited Finances Show Strong Cash and Assets
County Auditor Grimes reports Nye County in prosperous condition with cash on hand of 126.90 dollars, real property valued at 295774.47 dollars, and outstanding indebtedness of 132500 dollars. Copenhagen parks comprise 125 hectares with 75 added in 32 years across municipal gardens and parks.
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Nye
Grimes
Nye County
Copenhagen
Nevada Parity Election Act Limits Campaign Spending and Conduct
The Parity of Election Act of March 1 1913 imposes strict limits on campaign finances and activities in Nevada. It bans party spending by outsiders, limits candidate funds and agents, requires itemized sworn expense reports, prohibits promises of appointments, restricts gifts to voters, bans coercive tactics, and mandates clear author credits for political publications to avoid political libel.
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The
Carson News
Nevada
Pure Shoe bill seeks maker stamps on leather substitutes
A family shoe bill grows heavy on household outlay as Congress debates the Pure Shoe bill. If enacted, the measure would require the name and address of the manufacturer stamped on products where leather substitutes are used.
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