Mining Fields of Alaska and Nevada to a Seat in the Senate
A 1921 Washington Star piece profiles Key Pittman’s rise from rough beginnings in Vicksburg to leading Nevada mining towns like Tonopah and Dawson. It details his early hardships, law practice, and pivotal role in western mining policy, frontier diplomacy, and Senate leadership defending miners and Western land and tariff issues.
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Pndugh
Alaska
Nevada
U.S. Senate
Senator Key Pittman
Far North
Jim Butler
Tonopah
Key Pittman
Sagebrush
Congress
Vicksburg, Miss
Fatman
Luxam
Iudeot
Southwestern University
Puget Sound
Pittman
Purget Sound
School of the Woods
Seattle
Mount Vernon
Wash
Barlog Brow
Callatt
Washington
Washington. He Iikewine
Wittman
Skag Nay
Lake Bennett
Dawson
Canada
Nome
Canes
Ume
Rex Beach
el Dorado
Sodaville
Reno
United States Senate
George 5
Nixon
United States
Senate
Assembly
Baltimore
Judge Massey
Massey
Judge Mamay
West
Gore
League of Nations
War Department
Department
Great Northwest
Altes
West End
Mineral Union
Mine Owners' Association
Ernest Die Ape
Nevadan Leader Praised for Constituents’ Service
A description portrays a Nevada political figure as tall and wiry with a clean shave and gray temples, fond of outdoor sports. He is analytical and eloquent, trains as Bennett states, works tirelessly for his constituents, and is trusted by the people of Nevada who believe in him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benn
Nevada
State resources teaching urged by Nevada speakers
C. B. Knight of the Reno Chamber urged University of Nevada Summer school students to know their state and engage in local affairs. He cautioned against seeking life work outside Nevada and said locals with knowledge of conditions provide better service, building stronger citizens and civic interest.
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Nevada
University of Nevada
Knight
Reno Chunber
Comberes
Nevada appointments nominate surveyor general and mint assayer
President Harding nominated Joseph Gelder of Yerington for Surveyor General of Nevada to fill the J. B. O'Sullivan vacancy and sent the nomination of Annie Martin of Carson City for assayer of the United States mint to the Senate.
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Joseph Gelder
Yerington
Nevada
Harding
J. B. O'Sullivan
Annie Martin
Carson City
United States Mint
Senate
Nevada Woman Wins Husband Love Divorce Case
Mrs. Marian C. Powers of 1761 Golden Gate avenue wins a divorce from Alfred J. Powers in Judge Mo wan's court. She accuses a school day chum, Miss Clara Hoops of Reno, of writing taunting notes signed Your Honey Bug to disrupt the marriage. The judge condemns such interference and publicizes the rival claimant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian C. Powers
Golden Gate Avenue
Ian Plan Clare
Europa Cafe Changes Hands Offer First Class Meals
The Europa Cafe is now under Mrs. K Morse management with new meals and pricing. Single meals are 50 cents and monthly meals cost 40 dollars. Chicken dinner 75 cents and fresh fruit and vegetables stocked weekly. Family dinners remain a specialty.
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Europa Cafe
K. Morse
Notice on Demurrage Charges by Eureka Nevada Railway
The Eureka Nevada Railway Company announces future demurrage charges on all cars held beyond free time. The notice clarifies that charges apply to any car kept past the allowed free period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Nevada Railway Company
Eureka Nevada Railway Co Notice Bulletin No 2
The Eureka Nevada Railway Co issues Bulletin No 2 under the Railroad Act of 1920. It warns no carrier shall deliver freight destined for public or private parties until all tariff charges are paid. General Manager B Sreton urges strict compliance and promises prosecution for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Sreton
Eureka County Seeks Cement Sidewalk Bid Proposals
Sealed bids for construction of a cement sidewalk along the north side of Eureka County Court House in Eureka Nevada are due July 26 1921 at 4 pm. Bidders must accompany bids with cash or a certified check and a contract bond. The board may reject any or all bids and will return deposits. Publication dates June 14 1921 and last publication July 3 1921.
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Eureka
Nevada
Bureka County Court House
Bareke
R. McCharles
Hurgka
Novyads
Notice for Publication Nevada Land Office 1921
Albert B. Kimball of Elko Nevada has filed to enter locate 40 acres NW SE Sec 36 T 24 N R 50 E Mt Diablo Base Meridian. Protests due August 2 1921 filed in this office with affidavits protesting mineral character or other reasons. John E Robbins Register first publication July 2 1921 last publication July 36 1921.
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Nevada Land Office
Albert B. Kimball
Elko
County of Elko
State of Nevada
United States
NW SE
Mt. Diablo Base
Meridian
John £. Robbins
Register
Mining Tax Notice for Eureka County Proceeds
Notice of tax on mine proceeds for Eureka County due June 1931. Payment required at the office in Bareke. Law will be strictly enforced. W. J. Hooper, Burezs County, Nereda.
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Eureka County
Bareke
W. J. Hooper
Burezs County
Nereda
Delinquent Tax Sale Notice for Eureka County 1921
Public notice by Eureka County Treasurer announces delinquent tax sale to settle taxes and costs on listed properties including Maid Queen Mine and North American Car Co. parcels. Auction set for July 28 1930 at Eureka County Courthouse Barska with 15 percent lien and 3 percent monthly penalties plus advertising costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R B. deBariodany
Maid Queen
Inaniide Storage Co
Kareka
Bureke County
Adelphi
Amos Plummer
Eureka County
Eureka
Barska
Water Notice for State of Nevada Allocation 1921
Notice dated May 25 1921 under Section 69 Chapter 69 of the statutes announces appropriation of public domain water rights in Nevada. It lists portions of lands described by township range and section and notes the date of last publication July 23 1921.
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al Ition
Bee
Nevada
CUT IN MEAT PRICES AT JOHN LANDA MARKET
The John Landa meat market in Bursek announces a price cut on all meats with specific per pound rates. Hind quarter 20 cents full loin 27 cents full round 2 cents fore quarter 14 cents cuts of ten pounds and up 18 to 20 cents bolling meat 16 cents to 35 cents Bologna 25 cents head cheese and blood sausage 25 cents balled sliced ham 70 cents whole ham 50 cents. Propr John Landa Main and Silver Streets Bursek.
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Cunard Line
John Landa
Burek
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WM. Hadlow
The
Washington Star
Rockefeller
Columbia
8. C
Europa Hotel
Eureka Nevada
Antlers
Pioneer Soda Factory
J. Brossester
Main and
Gold Streets
Henderson Banking CO
Elko, Nevada
Post Office Department
J. E. Sexton
H. Officer & CO
West Templechalt Lake City
Bend
Kobeka
Investment
Burrka
Eureka Nevada Railway CO
NWO
Ootice
Western Electric Power
W.H. Supp
Eureka, Lander, Elko, White Pine and
Lincoln Counties
Box 92
Wells, Nevada
Elko Light Machinery Repairing Company
Adolph Biancani
Commercial
St. P. O
Stockgrowers and Ranchers’ Bank OF Reno, Nevada
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