The Chamber of Commerce by Werbert Hoover
The Chamber of Commerce has expanded its role beyond local business interests into broad public service. Hoover praises the national chamber movement and notes Chief Justice Taft's role in its formation, arguing government benefits from American business counsel and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werbert Hoover
Chambers of Commerce
Hays
Busin
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Taft
National Chamber of Commerce
Nevada State News Roundup Sparks and Setbacks
Wat. Meaker of Rochester is held on manslaughter charges awaiting district court action after a New Year’s Eve gunshot death of Emile Phillipse of Rochester. Prof. Robert Lewers of Nevada State University dies in Reno after pneumonia at about sixty. Autopsy on Don Wheeler near Gerlach shows death from freezing, not cerebral hemorrhage. Elko’s city council allocates 25 dollars monthly to Century Club for public library upkeep. Las Vegas American Legion club house nearing completion with 700 dollars in new subscriptions. estimated total cost above 16 thousand. W. R. Cochran resigns as Tonopah police chief amid investigation by Attorney General Fowler. Nye County Grand Jury moves to oust chief. sheriff and police chief questioned.
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Wat. Meaker
Rochester
Emile Phillipse
Roches
Robert Lewers
Nevada State University
Reno
Women of the
Century Club
Elko
American Legion Club
Las Vegas
Tt Fe
Eureka County Secures Lease on Abandoned Railroad Grade
Eureka County gains access to the abandoned railroad grade around Shoshone Point north of Beowawe in Eureka County. The Nevada Highway Bulletin notes a Southside Company loan enabling use of the shore section, removing a steep grade and easing traffic. Wells leads a $108 wage tour in Bugle Valley.
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Nevada Highway Bulletin
Zays
Bouthside Company
Shoshone Point
Beowawe
Eureka County
Greater Cargon Club
eHienee
Bugle Valley
Lincoln Highway debate drafts Wendover route plans
The article outlines Salt Lake business leaders and Lincoln Highway supporters clashing over the Wendover route. It cites Mr Joy's position, Utah state funds, and opposition from Tooele County to divert Lincoln Highway funds to the Wendover road, noting past statements, state pleas, and funding disputes through 1917. Local politics center on who benefits from Western Utah improvements and highway designation.
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Qoom
Joy
Wendover
Wendover Road
Salt Lake City
Balt Lake
Lincoln Way
W. PD. Rishel
Utah
Montello
Cobre
Wells
Tooele County
Ely
Towelr County
California
L. A. Nares
Freano
California State Automobile Assciation
Cal Morne
San Francisco
California State Automobile Association
Nevada
Los Angeles
Reno
Califor
Nia
Sacramento
Rishel
Lincoln Highway Association
Avery Ct
W. D. Rishe
Mishel
Galt Lake City
Lincoln Highway
National
Unose
Associaton
Oceans
Wendover Head
Ogden
Uteh
Lincoln Highway Route Debates and Utah Agreement Excerpt
Extracts from Utah State Road Commission and Lincoln Highway Association discussions reveal support for completing the Fisher Pass to the Nevada line. The 1918 contract funded by Goodyear and F. A. Sotherling set gravel road standards and deadlines, while differing regional interests in California and Nevada shape route preferences and national highway strategy.
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Joseph Ririe
State Road Commission
Nevada State Line
Lincoln Highway
Utah
FP. A. Setherling
Lincoln Highway Association
Seiberling and Fisher
State Road Commission of
Dan B. Shields
State Road Commissaion
State Road Commission of Utah
Harden Bennion
Joseph Birle
G. B. McGonage
Einner
Ira Browning
Meher Pass
Bumbergar
State of
Wtah
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
F. A. Sotherling
Topale County
Granite Point
Granite Mountain
Blick Point
Tovele County
Great
Salt Lake Desert
Goodyear
Battle Mountain Hank Paying Off Its Depositors
Winnemucca Nev Jan 14 The Horton Banking Company the receiver of the two banks to Battle Mountain closing up its business and depositors have been notified to call and receive their deposits The statement shows resources of over 44000 dollars in deposits of more than 2809 The bank occupied a section of the Horton Mercant Company store. It was established in 1909.
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Winnemucca
Nevada
Horton Banking Company
Haitle Mountain
Tts
Horton Mercanta Company
New Bly Wage Scale Sets Pay Rates At Mines
A wage scale posted to take effect January 14 at the Nevada Consoli dated mines and shelter thie week raises common labor pay to 3.75 dollars daily while mechanics receive 50 dollars, miners 4.25, and reduces machinists by 50 cents a day. The change mirrors shifts in wage structure across mining work.
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Ely
Nevada
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THE
Eureka Sentinel
Seriumad
the Chamber OF Commerce
State News
W. R. Cochran
Tono Pah
Fowler
Tonopah
Reng Gazette
Nye County
Tim
Enel
Setberling
Staten Fund
Bamberger
State Highway Commission
Utah oMcials
Praviows
Hamberger
Saiber
Meg
Akron
Ohio
Neens
Weil
Department of Agriculture
Sint
Bureau of Public Roads
Carson City
California Line
Ibapah
Tah
Nevada Highway Commission
W. D. Rishel
Utah State Automobs Association
Battle Mountain Hank
Eureka Cash Store
Eureka, Nevada
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