Harriman Inquiry Report Sent to Roosevelt and Justice Dept
The Interstate Commerce Commission released a public report on Harriman railroad operations and the lines under his control. It details methods of stock and security maneuvers, notes diminished transcontinental competition, and urges regulation of railroad securities to protect investments and the public. The commission expects President Roosevelt and Attorney General Bonaparte to decide on possible proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Roosevelt
Harriman
Warhington
Intersate Commerce Commission
E. Harriman
Harriman Railways
Pravine K.lane
Department of Justice
Bonaparte
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Aniy
Amigamore
Oriental Porte
Commission
Harriman Denounces Political Document Release
Harriman, speaking by telephone from Arden, calls a circulating report a political document and a personal attack. He cites its misstatements on the Chicago & Alton affair, notes the timing and distribution by a judicial body, and promises a full later statement clarifying his ties to the road and the dividend issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harriman
Arden Topight
Thas
Tagine Court
Medicial
Ribunals
New Nevada Mining Law Draws Cautions And Confusion
Nevada readers report the new mining law may cause confusion over titles and notices. Local lawyers criticize vague sections and two interpretations risk, urging recording both location notices and certificates of location to avoid errors. The Expositor notes strong opposition to the pardon of Charles B Treadwell and outlines debate on his release from All State Penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Jaga
Kig Expositor
Coast to Testify in His Son's Behalf at Trial
The Reno Journal notes a father will testify in support of his son, with funds raised to cover attorney fees and witness costs, highlighting community support and legal expectations.
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Cal
Reno Journal
Jokes About Japanese War Rumors Reach New York
Rear Admiral Evans and Japanese Admiral Baron Yamamoto, visiting New York, dismiss rumors of war as mere photographer tricks. Both say governments understand each other and will prevent trouble. Also noted, Nevada railroads may use complaint boxes in Burlington line cars to collect passenger feedback.
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Evans
Baron Yamamoto
New York
Japan
Admiral Bryans
Nevada
Burlington Line
Proofesaea
New Ore Reduction Process Promises Nevada Wealth
A new ore reduction method reviewed in Carson suggests roasting ore in a hydrocarbon heated cylinder then treating in a tank to dissolve and disintegrate it within minutes. Crushed to pass 100 mesh, a 1000 ton daily plant could cost 50,000 dollars, a fraction of older plans, unlocking millions of tons of dump ore and potentially quadrupling Nevada wealth.
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Goldfel
Saya
Carson
Benjamin Foss
Chicago
Nevada
National Education Convention backs simple spelling 800 words
The National Educational Convention in Los Angeles endorses a simple spelling reform of 800 words. The Chicago Tribune organized a national beauty contest naming Miss Marguerite Frey as the most beautiful woman in America, a Denver bookkeeper aged 19. The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled against a State toll on San Francisco freight, noting unequal accommodations for white and nonwhite passengers. Two million dollars in gold dust from Fairbanks to Seattle sits in a post office after frontier steamships refused to accept it as registered mail. The revocation of the City of Travers passenger certificate hits at alleged Chicago gambling rings, while shipboard wireless reports detail race track results and floating poolroom operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Angeles
Roosevelt
Chicago Tribune
United States
America
Marouerite Frey
Denver
Toleroute Commerce Commisson
Georgia Edwarda
Nashville, Chattanooga
D& St Louis
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Pacific Company
San Francisco
Alaska
Travers
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Iinois
Ludiana
Michigan
Nevada Life in Brief From Western Pacific Camps to Local Incidents
Between Winnemucca and Golconda three Western Pacific construction camps are noted with attached filings on the Nevada Greenwater Camp. Reno report reveals May Curnow completed a Milan music course and returns home. J Will, Russ House owner, dies of appendicitis in Reno after five days. Joe Lezaria jailed and Mike Mickelvich seriously wounded in a Tonopah knife attack last week. El Mahoney jailed after smashing store front in Winnemucca following credit refusal. Reno plumbers strike settled after a year. Esmeralda County Commissioners refuse a wagon road contract to mine owners unless they cover half the cost. Reno Commercial League pauses growth efforts due to lack of rentals and housing. Elko County Commissioner Lytton received 15,000 young trout from Carson hatchery. 5,000 released in Humboldt River at Elko, rest sent to Lamoille.
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Western Pacific
Winnemucca
Golconda
Nevada-Greenwater
Goldfield
May Curnow
Reno
Milan
Italy
J. Will
Russ House
Joe Lezare Ia
Mike Mickelvich
Lytton
Elko County
Carson Hatchery
Humboldt River
Elko
Lamoille
Clark to Account for Millions in United Verde Mine Case
Former U S Senator William A Clark of Montana must account for deals tied to United Verde copper mines in Arizona totaling 300 000 000 Judge Amend of the New York Supreme Court orders Clark to yield income figures and permits Treadwell to inspect United Verde books and mine records The ruling declares the sale to a reorganizing committee illegal and reverts property to original stockholders Also notes a mining map sale by County Surveyor John Pardy highlighting patented mines locations in Eureka Nevada Mining District
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United States
Wiliam A. Clark
Montana
United Verde
Arizona
Amend
Supreme Court of New York
Professor Treadwell
Treadwell
Alaska
Senator Clark
Hhis
United Verde Copper Company
Igeed
Clark
Corporation
John Pardy
Prospect Mountain
Raby, McCoy, Cariboo
Adams Hill
Eureka
Nevada
Poor Map of Death Valley Misleads Travelers
A July report from Greenwater California criticizes a new Inyo County map by the California State Mining Bureau as dangerous and inaccurate. It misplaces the Panamint Range, misdirects water sources into Death Valley, and overstates a Ballarat mine distance, risking thirst and death for strangers. A call is made to destroy the map. Las Vegas Ice Plant Destroyed Las Vegas Nevada July 11 The Armour Packing Company ice plant with 70 tons of ice, valued at $125,000, was totally destroyed by fire in two minutes. The blaze began in the engine room from a spark, and the building was left a ruin. The plant was a major Southwest facility and the only icing station on the Salt Lake railroad route between California and Salt Lake City, with potential disruption to ice supply and refrigerator car service.
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Greenwater
Cal
Inyo County
Burea
Tuck Mountain
Tin Mountain
Panamint Valley
Death Valley
Ballarat
Las Vegas
Nevada
Armour Packing Company
Salt Lake Road
California
Salt Lake City
Desert
Former Sparks Man Arrested for Counterfeiting in Albuquerque
G. A. Hall once linked to Sparks residency and alleged misdeeds was arrested in Albuquerque after being caught counterfeiting United States silver dollars. He awaits action by the U.S. grand jury there. Sparks Puram reports an Ely girl elopes with O. M. Perrin, a former shooting gallery operator. Miss Bessie Parson, 16, allegedly ran off to Sacramento to marry her chosen partner.
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Sparks
G. A. Hall
Albuquerque
New Mexico
United States
Ely
O. M. Perrin
White Pine County
Bessie Parson
Sacramento
Pardons Board Reprieves Multiple Offenders At Careon
The State Board of Pardons acted on numerous cases in Careon sessions. Denials covered William Daily for second degree murder and Thomas Finn for housebreaking. Pardomed Charlie Dick for burglary, James Harris for burglary, and others. Paroled Dan O Dean for bigamy with monthly support terms. failure to pay may revoke parole. Pat Hern granted a pardon after four years of a life sentence for second degree murder tied to a long-roving crime history and a fatal shooting incident involving Williamson.
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State Board of Pardons
Careon
William Daily
Iife
Charlie Dick
Thomas Finn
Jack Harris
James Harris
Joseph Hawley
W. E. Lamb
Robert Mitchell
Frank McConley
P. J. Sebnean
James Sullivan
Edward Spencer
J. R. Smith
Dan O'Dean
Board of Pardons
Mation
Board Easy
Pat Hern
Hern
Williamson
Sparks
Herm
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Harriman Inquiry
Harriosan
Canada
Mexico
Frank Siolaim
Clark Salt Lake
Los Angeles
Chicago and Alton
Dilosgo
Alton
Ttaiys
Sam
Chicago & Alton
Pelton
Board of Directors
Anniottis
Tock Exchange
Ths
Chicago & Alton Road
Board of
Partong
Charles B. Treadwall
Thomas Henry
Burt Halleck
Acyo Mente
Brown Pelled
Bike Independent
Charles B. Treadwell
Oa Hartford
Rowley B
Nevada State News
Supreme Court
W, A, Clare
Malu Wud Beteman
Eureks
Hare Wutung
Tawir
Harrie
T. C. ©. Whitman
Welle-Fargo
Herz & Bro
Reno Jewelers
Death
Eureka Lodge Directory
Fareka Lodge
Eureka Lodge
Mazonle Hall
W. H. Russett
W. M. Joux Haxcock
St. John’s
St. John's
R.A
Masonic Hall
J. H. Virrux
P. J. H. Jour
C. F
C. L. Baer
N. G. J. B. Busts
V. G. F. J. Brossuen
Wu. Zavow
Diamond Rebekah Lodge
Loop
I. C.C
Universe Gages
N. G
Kate Schox
Beatific Lodge No. 7
K. of P
Castle Hall
Smith & Richard
Ls Buoy
D. C
D. E. Nowinosa K
Buckingham & Hecht
Thomas Rosselli
South Main St
New
Will Robertson
Eureka, Nevada
Ats In
Kneid
Whitmore
Ene Ie Vada
Dugewater
Jesse Mendes
Prop
Dockwater
Nye County
Nev
The
J. W. Willard
den O'Dean
Eureka Brewery
Eureka’'S
Paul Yost
Main & Clark Streets
ZADOW
Main and
Clark Sts
Louise 8. Zadow
Rk. H. Locke & CO
Peea. Atte
the City Brewery
W. J. Lucey
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