Nevada's Lice Inspector Prompts Nevada License Reform
Saturday January 19 1907 report highlights Elko County reform efforts led by Rev Greenfield and Grand Jury actions. It notes 2000 in quarterly gaming license revenue for Elko and white pine counties, criticizes State License Collector Nevin for neglect, calls for his replacement, and cites laws from the 1905 act detailing duties and county inquiries into license collections.
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Nevada
Elko County
Greenfield
Kiko
Nevin
Eureka
Elko
White Pine County
Ely
Mewis
Sparks
White Pine
Board of County Commissioners
Agitation at Springfield Tightens Floor Rules for Lobbyists
In Springfield Illinois Speaker Shurtleff enforces a rule banning lobbyists from the chamber and even restricts wives and families from the floor. The measure pauses all business if an unentitled person is noticed and supporters cheer the crackdown. Nixon University fund hike urged in Reno. Dr Stubbs asks Nevada Legislature for more money to raise college standards. He departs for Yale to hire an English professor to fill a vacancy.
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Carson
Springfield
Mlinoia
Shurtleff
University
Reno
Nev
Board of Regents of Nevada
I.E. Stabba
Nevada
Stubbs
Yale
Coskman
Actor in Congress Kahn and His Record in Stage and Politics
A profile of Representative Kahn, noting his San Francisco birth in 184? and his career from stage actor with companies including Edwin Booth, to California legislator and long- serving congressman. It highlights his opposition to Oriental immigration and a notable anecdote about a Napa attorney and a Chinaman’s pay for a killing, reflecting his controversial views.
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Pacific Coast
Congress
Ile
Cisco
California
Kahn
Dennis Spencer
Napa
Cal
Spencer
Mr. Spencer
Lumber King Frederick Weyerhaeuser Wealth and Rise
Frederick Weyerhaeuser, dubbed the lumber king, is noted for vast wealth and leadership of the Weyerhaeuser Timber Company and the 80 named syndicate. The Reno Gazette reports a wreck near Battle Mountain with three derailed cars but no injuries. A Nevada press meeting is planned in Carson on Feb 10 to organize the Nevada Press Association.
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Frederick Weyerhaeuser
Lumber Trust
John D Rockefeller
Frederick Weteruaruser
Mr. Weyerhaeuser
Germany
United States
Test
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
St. Paul
Minn
Weyerhaeuser Timber Company
Reno Gazette
Battle Mountain
Desert
Night train added Reno to Tonopah and Goldfield route
Nevada rail service expands with a new night train between Reno and Tonopah and Goldfield starting February 3. Lyon County votes on incorporating Yerington. Wells Forge treasure box found minus coins in Trackee river. Governor Sparks appoints Nichols as state engineer. Diphtheria outbreak in Winnemucca prompts Lafayette Hotel quarantine. Fallon brief on natural gas near Sand Spring. Bak ersfield men visit oil prospects. Jailer Lundy assaulted in Tonopah. grand jury notes gambling license gaps in White Pine. Fast Mail wreck near Montello injures crew. passengers unharmed. Mining location blanks offered by Sentinel office.
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Tonopah
Goldfield
Lyon County
Yerington
Esmeralda
Carson City
Johnny Considine
Gibson
Berry
Sud
Hawthorns
A. E. Morkle
Nevada Commercial League Pushes Rail Rate Cuts
A Nevada Commercial League letter urges lower railroad freight rates to boost state growth. The note, signed by Nevada Coxencial, highlights Ha rriman interests and interstate trade, arguing reduced charges would keep profits in Nevada and prevent depopulation during economic downturns. It calls for statewide enlistment ahead of the upcoming Legislature.
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Nevada
Ima
Kingston Jamaica Devastated by Violent Earthquake 3:30 PM
Kingston Jamaica was struck by a powerful earthquake at 3 30 in the afternoon followed by a devastating fire. Communications collapsed as the cable office was damaged and many buildings collapsed. Estimates placed Kingston losses at about 10 million dollars with hundreds dead and thousands homeless.
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New York
Kingston
Jamaica
America
England
St. Thomas
Kington
Classroom Tease Echoes at Chicago American
A playful exchange mocks a student’s absence from class and names Willie Geez and Jock Holmes within a Chicago American moment. The dialogue hints at school duties, humor, and local press context, preserving the period tone and character names.
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Mr. Mosey
Willie
Jock Holmes
Chicago
Advocates School Law Changes in Nevada Education Reform
Teachers in the state push for sweeping school system reforms. They seek to abolish ex officio County Superintendent, create state deputy superintendents, expand the State Board of Education, appoint a governor-selected teacher to the board, centralize grading, raise salaries, and increase the state school tax to six cents per dollar. The group plans to lobby in Carson City this winter to win legislative support.
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Teachers’ Institute
Hono
State Board of Education
Carson
Rowanz9
Adame
University
Francis Frey
Rene Pabile
State Board of Bigontion
Carventhia
Heavy Snow Hits Sierras With Deep Snow Belt
A depth of 15 feet of new snow is reported in the Sierra Nevada. Snow plows work continually to clear the snow belt of 45 miles along the railroad line, keeping tracks open amid ongoing winter conditions.
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Sierras
Dodd Child Born in Vallejo to Lieutenant and Wife
At Vallejo California on January 7 1007 a son was born to the wife of Lieutenant EB J Dodd Mrs Dodd formerly Miss Kitty Ryland of Eurelen The birth brings news of a new addition to the Dodd household and confirms the bride's prior name.
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Vallejo
Cal
EB. J. Dodd
Avon
Mre
Dodd
Mixs
Kitty Ryland
Eurelen
Probate of Will in Eureka County Nevada
In the District Court Third Judicial District Eureka County Nevada Alstha Parry petitions for Letter Testamentary on the Last Will and Testament of Fran A Parry deceased Filing in court January 3 1907 at 10 oclock to determine testamentary rights and appointment of executor Attested by Clerk I McCuaniss and attorney Mrrelient Barska
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District Court of the
Third Judicial Diattiet
Eureka County
State of Nevada
Fran A
Parry
Hoowe
Kurske
Feuk A. Parry
Eureka County Mining Tax Due December 11
Notice that taxes on mine proceeds in Eureka County for the quarter ending December 11 are due. Payments must be made promptly to avoid strict enforcement. Assessor H. Meter of Eureka County, Nevada, issues the notice from the county office in Rogue (typos in source likely).
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Rowe
Nevada
Eareka Sevriver
Eureka
Nevada Commercial League
Wim
Fangit
Woo
Eureka County
H.C. Meter
Nevada Rail Regulation Looms In Carson City Session
Special Correspondent reports Nevada faces likely railroad regulation fights as the legislature convenes. Governor Sparks signals possible radical but targeted rail measures while anti gambling and prizefight bills stir floor debates. Lt Governor Dickerson backs strict fares and freight controls and mining claim limits spark debate among lawmakers.
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Carson City
Nevada
Sparks
Campbell
White Pine
Dickerson
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