Proposed New Mining Law Promotes Fair Discovery Rules
The Engineering and Mining Journal reports on a U S Bureau of Mines bill committee led by W R Ingalls proposing repealing apex law for future claims and allowing surface tailings rights purchases. The reform removes requirement of actual ore discovery for location and aims to curb extralateral rights while preserving existing mineral rights.
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United States
U.S. Breau of Mines
Tur A. I
Bureau of Mines
Measra
Walter Douglas
J. Parke Channing
J. R. Findlay
John Hays Harmond
H. V. Winchell
L. D. Ricketts
Engineering and Mining Journal
Nevada Bank Chief Declares State Economically Sound
H. B. Kennedy cashier of the Reno National Bank told Lions Club members at a weekly luncheon that Nevada is financially better than any state in the Union. He attributed the favorable condition to Nevada having no wartime industries and thus no postwar headaches as the war faded.
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Nevada
H. B. Kennedy
Rano National Bank
Lions Club
Nevaés
Multiple Nevada incidents reported across Gardnerville Fallon and surrounding areas
Sunday exchanges note Dr J M Nelson of Gardnerville struck by a foul ball fracturing the skull in a Gardnerville Fallon game. Lantie V Welsh deputy clerk injured at a July ball game. Alex Wise to manage Virginia City operations. other reports cover fires injuries and public notices across Carson City Fallon Eiko and Tonopah with mining activity rail ferry plans and police actions.
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Betwen
Gardnerville
Fallon
J. M. Nelson
Lantie V. Welsh
Lyon County
Hawthorne
Joe Garis
Winnemuces
Carson
W. P. Harrington
Andeant Place
Carson News
George McCracken
Fallon High School
Bryson
Reno
Dan Renear
Tonopah
Carson Valley
Topaz Lake
Nevada
Clark County
Las Vegas
Tristate
Colorado River
Katherine
Arizona
Nye County
California
Constable Cotant
Eiko
Elko County
Independent
Cotant
Candelaria
Holmes
Mount Tablo
Argentum
Hawker Dies in Flaming Plane Over Hendon Field
London July 12 Harry Hawker the first aviator to cross the Atlantic in an airplane met a terrible death today while flying over Hendon Field The machine appeared to descend in flames Hawker's body lay 200 yards from the crash site His co pilot Lieut Commander Mackenzie Grieve navigated the flight which began May 18 1918 from St Johns Newfoundland. The crew were rescued after six days at sea and Hawker was later decorated by the king for his flying ace career
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London
Harry G. Hawker
Atlantic
Hendon Field
Hawker
St. Johns
Newfoundland
Mackenzie Grieve
Mary
New Orleans
Norfolk
England
Manite
Ariie
Tore
St. Thomas Angly
Pacific Coast Horas Company
Wwe Chemical Company
Lovell
Tayopah
Smith
Tash
Lovell and Budl
Puncher
Budl
Sloan
ConUrae Wu
American Sugar Company
Ostrich Dies in Riverside Autopsy Reveals Odd Eaten Items
Riverside California July 14 An autopsy on the park ostrich that died from indigestion found eight pounds of granite rock forty nine pennies a nickel a dime a man's handkerchief two automobile tire valve caps and all nuts.
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Riverside
Cal
Inaccurate Reno Elevation Noted by Southern Pacific
A 1921 correspondence reveals a proofreader error in train elevation figures for Reno, showing 447 feet discrepancy between eastern arrival and western departure. An Ely, Nevada reader questions why Reno would elevate travelers by that amount and where such “stuff” is sold. the reply blames printer’s ink and promises a correction in the next edition.
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Southern Pacific Company
Thecarda
Reno
Fee
Ely
San Francisco
Cal
Ogden
Hades
Prisco
F. Boreman
Picture mix up at Carson assay office appointment
The San Francisco Chronicle published Anne Martin's photo by mistake for the new Carson assay office superintendent. Annie Martin of this city, a former independent and defeated U.S. Senate candidate, joked she was glad to share the glory as long as she does not receive the salary.
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The
San Francisco Chronicle
Carson Assay
Anne Martin
United States Senate
Annie Martin
Mint
Chronicle
Carnon Nown
California students run traveling garage on Yosemite roads
Theron P. Levick of Berkeley and Brooks Walker of Piedmont operate a mobile garage on routes to Yosemite National Park. The two UC students equip a car with spare parts, tools, a windlass, and tire outfits to aid stranded motorists while earning money for college. A local reader praises American women and mothers in a separate remark.
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Yosemite
Cal
California
Yosemite National Park
Soccor
Theron P. Levick
Berkeley
Brooks Walker
Piedmont
Hearing From Home on Disarmament and Tax Bills
A Boston area reader notes the push for disarmament faces pressure from taxpayers and lawmakers. The letter argues that despite casualties in war, armaments continue, and elected officials must heed constituents demanding an end to the arms race.
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National Capitol
Falke
Falks
Federal decision favors Reno water users
Judge Farrington sustains the Public Service Commission ruling in Reno Power and Light Co vs Nevada P U C. The court upholds an 10 percent rate increase based on a $800 000 valuation and fixes Highland ditch at $100 000. Earnings are set at 7.11 percent on the total valuation including depreciation. The decision reinforces PSC authority and signals future earnings adjustments.
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Judge Farrington
Reno Power & Light Company
Pub
Uc Service Commission of
Nevada
Farrington
Highland Ditch
Public Service Commission
Eureka Store Receives Painting Supplies for Busy Season
The Eureka Store has just received a lamp of white and lead, dolled oil and paint colors, root paints, lamp black, and brushes to prepare for the painting season.
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Eureka
Notice Set for Final Account in Blair Estate Case
In Eureka County Nevada the Third Judicial District Court will hear John Blair administrator’s first and final account for the estate of William Blair deceased on Sunday August 28 1921 at 1 pm in Eureka Courtroom. Intereste d parties must appear to show cause why the account should be settled and the petition for distribution granted. Clerk R McCharles notes July 16 1921 first publication and August 6 1921 last publication.
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Wiliam Blair
John Blair
William Blair
Eureka
Eureka County
State of
Nevada
R. McCharles
Water Notice Application No 6505 in Eureka County Nevada
Application filed July 9 1921 by V C Gurtin Alpha Eureka Nevada for authorization to divert Nell Creek water by dam and ditches to irrigate and stock watering land from April 1 to October 30 yearly. Water not returned to stream in accordance with 1919 statutes. State Engineer J G Scrugham. First publication July 16 1921. Last publication August 18 1921.
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V. C. Gurtin
Alpha
Eureka
State of
Nevada
Nell Creek
N. W
Swyney
R. E
Draying and General Jobbing Offers Hauling Services
The seller reports taking over Marco Venturing Tam's draying and general jobbing business and now offers hauling by team and truck at reasonable rates. The note emphasizes readiness to perform diverse hauling tasks.
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Marco
Tam
Fortune from a grubstake reshapes Clark County mining tale
An immense mining deal centers on colemanite deposits in Clark County. Frank Lovell secures a $15 grubstake with cowpuncher backing, leading to a $250,000 option and a $42,000,000 ore reserve estimate. Borax Smith's entry accelerates terms, locals profit as $60,000 splits and $101 rise in value emerge.
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Clark County
Borax Smith
Pacific Borax Company
Smith
Las Vegas
Paelfe Borax
London
Sas Vegas
Borax
Sage Brush
Frank Lovell
St. Thomas
Lovell
Colorado River
Pete Buol
Cole
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Eiko County
Elko County Highway Board
Elko’ Free
Salt Lake Mining Review
Millick and
Baird Brothers
Osceola
Willow Creek
Hamilton
Arthur Knight
A.A. Marshall
G. F. Boreman
Nev
Chas
Third Judicial District Court
County of
Dace
Public
Viasunt Partorino
Nuremburg
Germany
Tin Mac
Europa Hotel
Mureks
Europs
Orst Clans Cafe
Edward Herrera
Main and
Clark Streets
Bureka, Neveds
Federal Reserve Bank District No
Tony Romano
Main Street
Eureka, Nevada
Schneider Drug Store
MRS. H. M. Schneider & CO
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