Local BREVITIES from Eureka a flurry of moves and trips
A string of Eureka area updates lists residents in town for the week and traveling to visit relatives. J C Poster of Lovelock and C L Dorman of Los Angeles registered and regaled their movements while many others depart for Ely Logan Salt Lake City and California. Several couples plan vacations and business trips with minor notes on mining and ranch work.
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J. C. Poster
Lovelock
C. L. Dorman
Los Angeles
Europa Hotel
Wiley
Berkeley
Calif
Hureka
A. C. Harris
Ely
C. GO. Bonner
U, 9
Internal Revenue Agent
Eureka
Dorothy Goes
Logan
Utah
Tom Kellay
Holly Mine
Christy MacGillivray
California
Joseph Johnson
Hamilton
James Hunter
Maud
Salt Lake City
Tony Romano
Thelma
Oakland
Mabel
Alma Woods
the Willows
Berenyce
Mabel Moore
C. J. Travers
Angelo Berolo
Tranquilla
San Francisco
Joe Rebaleat
James Reardon
Skelton
Elko County
F. T. Torpey
Uncle Sam Con. Mining Co
Auto
Elko
Eureka Ruby Hill mining and weather notes from Old Sentinel
Eureka Consolidated erects two sets of hoisting works on Ruby Hill as water from New York Canyon is deemed recoverable for the mines. The Eureka Con Co has paid 6,012,500 in dividends to date, and ore shipments reach 434 tons weekly. A 93 degree heat wave coincides with a major rainstorm causing flooding and property damage along Spring street and surrounding areas.
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Silver Lick Consolidated Mining Company
Adams Hill
Eureka Consolidated
Ruby Hill
Fine
New York Canyon
Ruby HI
Lawton
Eureka Con, Co
Eureka
Richmond
Presbyterian Church
George W. Gallagher
St. Janes Episcopal
C. B. Crawford
R. A. Hicker
Father Monteverde
Ruby Hill M, EB
George de la Matyr
Utah
Eureka Con. Mining Co
Ivan Fletcher Bros
Pinto Summit
Hamilton
Ely
Gwartney
Main Street
Bureke County Bank
B. Berg
RK. Sad Jer
P. H. Hill
J. H. Pardy
Palisade
Farmers Mining Co
Tor Spring Street
Abram Laird
H. K. Mitchell
Episcopal Parsonage
H. F. Golding
R. McCharles
Roy Cobb
Angelo Depaoll
Buraka
Union Land Cattle company placed in receivership
W T Smith appointed receiver by Judge Farrington in a federal case valuing liabilities at 7.4 million with 1.37 million secured. Banks with cash on hand 500000 avoid liens to aid ongoing operations through 1920 as 200000 acres of land, water, range, cattle and sheep holdings come under receiver control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Land & Cattle Company
W. T. Smith
Eiko
Farrington
Federal Court
Cole H. Harwood
Harwood & Tippett
First National Bank of San Francisco
Chicago
New York
Boston
First Federal Trust Company
Leland Stanford Jr. University
San Francisco
Harwood
Humphrey & Moffat
Union Land & Live Stock Company
Union Wool Company of Nevada
hana of # trustee
Antelope Land and Catte Company
McKissick Cattle Company
W. H. Mowat
J Clemons
H. G. Phray
J. L. Humphrey
J. B. Humphrey
J. W. Davey
Joseph O. Hooper
John and
Charles Henderson
Elko
Bradlee
Eika
Smith
W. ‘T. Smith
Bualtest
Kiko
Barrington
Sofe
British Army Ammunition Buyout In France At £2 Million
Francis Norman Pickett confirms a signed disposal board deal to acquire about 50 million rounds of British army ammunition left in France. The plan uses 4 staff of 300 explosives experts and 6,000 workers to dismantle and remelt metal over two years, focusing on TNT and ammonia compounds.
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France
Francis Norman Pickett
Disposals Board
Pickett
Ilfracombe
Devonshire
London Mall
Millions for Service and Growth of Public Utilities
The Pacific Coal Gas and Electric Co of San Francisco reports 14 years of capital expenditures totaling 1,274,370 to meet rising demand. Growth in communities hinges on utilities ability to supply reliable service, with current figures illustrating Western utility expansion costs.
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Pacific Coal Gas and Electric Co
San Francisco
Washout on Roads Reports Urged by Elko County Officials
Elko Independent reports that county commissioners received many washout notices from recent rains. The board plans to repair the most dangerous spots to prevent accidents. The Bullion Road is under repair and Eureka Road will be next.
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Elko Independent
Bullion
Eureka
Nationwide gasoline ration plan eyed by refiners
A system to ration all gasoline nationwide is being designed by major refiners as a coping measure to curb consumption and prevent prices from exceeding 40 cents a gallon. Government officials cited refiners' representatives as the source of the information.
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Washington
United States
Woman Fight for Man Cause of Near Nudity
James Douglas argues in a Sunday Express column that postwar society shows a frenzy of female shamelessness. He attacks modern dress and behavior, condemning Paris fashion and theatre, urging public opinion as the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Douglas
Sunday Express
London
Birds of Prey
Paris
Paria
Elko County Miners Report Rich Ore Strike Near Aura
Clyde Lang and his two brothers report a mine near Aura is producing ore averaging 100 dollars per ton. They found a pocket with rock carrying one hundred dollars worth of gold per pound as they continue a tunnel work in Elko County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko
Clyde Lang
Aura
Woman Severely Injured in Pine Forest Hunt Accident
Mrs. Phil Wolf of Lovelock suffered a severe shotgun accident while hunting in the Pine Forest range on Saturday morning. The weapon exploded, tearing the thumb and forefinger from her left hand. She was taken to the local hospital by her husband, Con Stable, who rode the Western Pacific train from Junge. Dr. Liggett performed surgery to reattach the severed tissue.
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Pine Forest
Phil Wolf
Lovelock
Western Pacific
Junge
Liggett
Tonopah Census Records 4144 Population
The census shows Tonopah with 4144 residents, up 244 people or 6.3 percent over the last decade.
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Tonopah
Record tax bill breaks 1920 revenue record
Washington reports the largest federal tax bill ever collected for the fiscal year ended June 20, totaling 5 410 284 674. Official figures show revenues from income and excess profits taxes soaring to about 3 944 565 787, with miscellaneous taxes adding 1 465 720 136. State totals include California Nevada 179 749 806 and Texas 105 004 60 among others, plus postoffice stamp sales of 22 538 561.
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Washington
California
Nevada
Colorado
Wyoming
Hawaii
Montana
Utah
Idaho
Iowa
Nebraska
New Mexico
Arizona
Oregon
Texas
Alaska
Philippine Islands
Ruby Mountains Peak Height Debated In Elko News
Elko Free Press reports a crew led by Supervisor Harry Keyser Hayden Henderson and W L Merithen, joined by M F Jukes and Jean L A Hommell, reached the summit of the Ruby Mountains dome at 11 050 feet after a dawn ascent via Griswold ranch Butterfield canyon. The dome proved the highest point with the left peak at 11 000 feet. From the peak a 1000 foot precipice overlooks Elko and water flow in the northward mountain streams is noted as sufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko Free Press
Ruby Range
Elko
Harry Keyser
Hayden Henderson
W. L. Merithen
M. F. Jukes
Aon
Jean L. A. Hommell
Griswold Ranch
Butterfield Canyon
suMelent
Doctored Silk Stockings Hint At Hidden Processing
An exchange highlights how silk undergoes extensive chemical treatment from raw form to consumer product. A Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering writer outlines steps including multiple baths in stannic chloride, sodium phosphate, aluminum sulfate, silicate of sodium, dyeing with logwood, and oiling to create weighted fabric. The process yields 96 ounces of silk from an initial 12 ounce sample.
Jury Duty And A Gallon Of Redeye In Evidence
A court officer insists on jury service from a reluctant man in a search and seizure case. The defendant must reveal the source of a gallon of redeye wine introduced as evidence. The man offers to sacrifice jury duty as patriotic duty while the court presses for truth. The note cites the Salt Lake Herald’s suspension due to paper scarcity and production costs, reflecting broader press woes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wetmore
Salt Lake
Reynolds
Plaintim Ve. A- G
Acton
Nevadan Divided on Divorce Law Change
Reno reports say voters in November will decide on a proposed change to Nevada divorce laws. Political circles note a legislative ticket likely opposing any change. The push follows Mary Pickford and Owen Moore divorce drawing public criticism of the current statute. A petition to require a one year waiting period after interlocutory decree is circulating and gaining signatures.
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Reno
Ing
Mary Pickford
Owen Moore
Announcement of Candidates Canis Publication Rates
Notice states that political announcements will be published up to General Election day at rates of 10 dollars for National and State offices and 5 dollars for County offices. Notices sketches and announcements charged ten cents per line.
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Dennis Lynch
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Elko Light Machinery Repairing Company
Hue
Bidart & Florio
C. M. Dull
Charley Hjul
Iilipah Sanday
Pauline
Hjul
William Moorman
James Kauts
Bly
Ethel
Kimberley
Kaute
George Milner
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L.W. Hope
Harriet
Bertha Koemeyer
E]ko High School
Gem Prencheco
Mike
Bikes High School
Elica
Sentinel
Bilger
Jason Burlingame
Emma Plumstead
Episcopal Church
ASK Fork
Ruby Mountains
F. A. Fulkerson
Co. R. Evans
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Congress
Edgar Eather
Lyman Fulton
Assembly
Martin Mahoney
Eureka County
James Rattazzi
W. R. Reynolds
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Eugene C. Johnson
Ray A. Swick
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