Indiana and Missouri Democrats Back Bryan Platform
Indiana Democrats at Indianapolis last week adopted a Bryan platform pledging their votes for William J. Bryan. The Missouri convention at Jefferson City echoed the Bryan denunciation of corruption and money influence in elections, pledging support for Bryan’s national nomination and urging a fair, uncoerced vote in 1908.
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Bryan
Platee
William J. Bryan
Indianapolis
Democrats of
Indiana
Fragmented Political Ramblings and Nye County Sheriff Dying
A collage of political quips mocks free alcohol legislation and corporate defense while noting Senator La Follette’s rate bill stance. The article also reports Robert Stein, former Nye County Sheriff, in ill health at 80 plus, living in a Bullfrog dugout after a stormy career in Goldfield and Bullfrog politics.
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Nye County
Robert Stein
Bullfrog
Stewart
Stein
Goldfield
C. D. Hunter
Governor Sparms and Sweeney Visit Goldfield Labor Conflict
Governor Sparks and Attorney General Sweeney visited Goldfield to review Western Union strike action. Industrial Workers of the World threaten to halt industries controlled by miners unless all Western Union employees join I W W by June 4. Miners' Union opposes the strike and violence would be met by National and State governments.
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Sweeney
Goldfield
Miners’ Union
Western Union Telegraph Company
Industrial Workers of the World
Sllion
Western Union
Sparks
Peculiar Post Office Ruling Impacts Las Vegas Bullfrog Route
The Kimballs, contracted for Las Vegas to Bullfrog mail, were fined for partial rail routing and arriving early. They argued for a portion by Las Vegas and Bullfrog Railway, but the court upheld the fine. Delivery must be fully staged across the desert, 24 hours sooner, per Department policy. Graft in Sparks School Affairs Amid $35,000 appropriation. A $25,000 building was rejected yet funds were spent. the district is over debt. Ed Rebb linked to extras. Washoe Grand Jury to probe and possibly indict. Cowboy Neil and Hugh Monroe arrested in Lincoln County for planned DeLamar Mining safe burglary with $20,000 inside. Neil to state prison four years, Monroe five.
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Sparks
Ed Rebb
Reno
Washoe County
Cowboy Neil
Nevada
Hugh Monroe
Carson City
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DeLamar
State Penitentiary
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Sam Davis Defends Honest Journalism After Banquet Row
Reno dispatch reports heated exchange at Nevada State University commencement banquet. State Controller Sam Davis rebuked lawyers from Washoe County for lecturing reporters on ethics, while Senator Nate Roff joked about a draft in a 5000 property bill. Davis seeks Grand Jury probe. Raff denies graft accusation, says joke. Newspaper reporters still wary of attorneys after tense remarks.
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Sam Davis
Nate Roff
Washoe County
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Reoo
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Divia
Cheney
Raff
Rogers Ashamed of Innocence in Oil Rebates Tale
A Wall Street tale relays President Roosevelt's message read to Henry H. Rogers by his son. The Rebates involved 750,000 dollars yearly on 23 million barrels of refined oil, each barrel containing about Atty gallons. Rogers quips that the amount is not even petit larceny and laments innocence.
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Roosevelt
Henry H. Rogers
Standard Oil Company
H. H. Rogers, Jr
Young Rogers
Harry
Tariff reform talk lingers after San Francisco quake
The World’s Work notes Speaker Cannon hinted at tariff revision as a potential future shift. It contextualizes free trade pressures after the disaster, reflecting mixed Republican views in Massachusetts and Iowa, Democratic caution, and a cautious, gradual path toward reform rather than a bold, immediate overhaul.
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Republican Party
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Cobden
England
United States
Massachusetts
Towa
Democratic Party
Blight Attacks Utan Alfalfa Crop Amid Scarce Remedy
The Invern county alfalfa crop faces blight and root disease reducing growth and yellowing stems. Farmers report heavy losses as many plants die before harvest. An investigation is requested from Prof. Bull of the Agriculture College to find a remedy. Local merchants advertise Old Kentucky whiskey by The Bureka Cash Store.
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Agriculture College
Kentucky
L W. Harper
Bureka Cash Store
May Organize New Militia in Nevada Says Governor Sparks
Governor Sparks states Nevada likely to form a state militia as Virginia units disband. Several cities have applied for commissions. once local young men form organizations they will be officially commissioned and supplied with arms.
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Nevada
Virginia
Nevada State News Highlights and Local Disputes
Owing to neglect of his wife and three children Dr L T Franklin of Gardnerville must leave town. McGill Adams wool deal in White Pine County totals 175000 pounds at 20 cents a pound. Nevada camps may rely on Los Angeles Mining Review forecast as Clark railroad nears Ballfrog. Two inmates escape Reno State Insane Asylum, P T Gianis and Freeman. Martin Lara of W T Railway jailed in Carson for contempt of court over $50 monthly alimony. Eastern Nevada Indians plan Fourth of July celebration at Deeth with pow wow horse racing fandango and cheap Dig wat. Pop Leonhardt opens To nopah restaurant after SF quake price controversy.
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Gardnerville
McGill & Adams
White Pine County
Los Angeles Mining Review
Nevada
Clark
Ballfrog
State Insane Asylum
Reno
P. T. Gianis
Hell
Oberon
Freeman
Martin Lara
W. & T. Railway
Carson
Redsking
Pop Leonhardt
San Francisco
Tonopabh
Nevada Lawyers Plan Banquet for Judge Hawley
At a large Nevada bar and bench meeting the plan was set to honor Judge Thomas P. Hawley with a banquet on June 4, the date his resignation from the United States Circuit Court becomes effective. Bar members from across the state are expected to attend this notable tribute.
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Bench
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Nevada
Thomas P. Hawley
United States Circuit Court
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