Government to shift stamped envelope printing to local newspapers
Postmaster General Hitchcock announced that after next January the government will stop printing stamped envelopes and require local newspapers or towns without papers to print them with a uniform post office scale. No large town may monopolize printing, and envelopes must bear a return card. envelope printing is expected to boom.
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Postmastmaster
Hitchcock
Focal
Post Office Department
Jail Indian and Stop Traffic Bill Aimed In Nevada
The Ely Expositor endorses a Lincoln County measure to curb Indian whisky buying. The bill imposes up to 100 dollars fine or 50 days jail for Indians who knowingly purchase or possess intoxicants. It notes whites may be charged if unknowingly aiding the crime, urging enforcement to end the traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln and
Clark County
Carson
Indiana
Ceese
Ely
Homestead Rights Renewed Act Passes Congress
Congress approved on February 8 1011 a law allowing anyone who lost or abandoned a prior homestead or desert land entry to claim benefits as if the prior entry never occurred. Applicants for a second entry must describe the former entry date, except entries canceled for fraud or relinquished for excess payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Nevada Ex-Attorney General Stoddard Marries in New York
Richard O. Stoddard former Nevada attorney general wed Alice Riege Johnson of Long Island in New York on Feb 25. Congressman George A. Bartlett of Nevada served as best man. Stoddard had won a divorce in Carson City on Sept 25 for desertion, and Mrs Johnson secured a Reno divorce on the same day her husband separated, citing non-support.
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Richard O. Stoddard
Nevada
New York
Alice Riege Johnson
Long Island
George A. Bartlett
Stoddard
Carson City
Nevada State News Roundup of Accidents Jobs and Rail Plans
State brief with State: State reports state figure State news. Exchanges note State official injuries mining accidents and a murder case. Goldfield Mines issues dividends to stockholders. Death Valley Scotty arrives in Winnemucca. Miner Thomas McGuire dies in Ophir mine fall. Quebe on pursuit. reward offered. Southern Pacific plans Hawthorne to Mineral County rail link. virginia City mining firms plan deep shaft. White Pine officer transports Ely girls to California for care. Local protests over father’s custody raise relocation efforts.
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Goldfield Consolidated Mines Company
Oddie
Washoe County
A. B. Cooper
Austin
Death Valley
Scotty
Winnemucca
Humboldt County
Thomas McGuire
Gold Hill
Ophir
Quebe
James Patterson
Big Bend
Colorado River
Queho
Southern Pacific Company
Thorne
Nevada & California
Mineral
Hawthorne
Carson & Colorado
Southern Pacific
Comstock Lode
Best & Belcher
Gould & Curry
Savage Mining
Virginia City
Ian
George C. Hunting
White Pine County
Reno
San Francisco
Ely
Mary Caples
Ruth Caples
California
Belmont disaster toll mourned as Tonopah mine victims buried
In a freezing Nevada day crowds gathered from Goldfield and nearby camps to honor Belmont disaster victims. Coffins lay in state at Virginia Theatre, before 1200 mourners at the cemetery as coroners prepare a death verdict amid unclaimed lockers and debated fire causes. In Reno, Nevada, the Code Commission considers allowing condemned prisoners a choice of dying by hydrocyanic acid or hanging, with safeguards and clear instructions on the poison’s use.
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Tonopah
Nevada
Phia City
Belmont
Goldfield
Virginia Theatre
Decansad
Bradabaw
Reno
Code Commission
Mutgalt Ree
Emeka County
Emmet
Boyle
Juvenile Court Law Proposed In Assembly
Campbell of Washoe introduces eight Juvenile Court measures to place homeless and dependent youths under probation officers and court guardians while allowing state institution placement if homes fail. The Legislature adjourned in memory of Tonopah mine disaster victims.
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Campbell of
Washoe
Assembly
Lal
Senate
Belmont
Tonopah
Mao
Hareka
A.B. Lightfoot
Committee On
Piercy
Menare
Fitzgerald
Assemblyman
Ayre
Ull
New Laws Enacted by Legislature and Governor Signatures
A summary of measures passed by the legislature and signed by the governor. Bills cover county offices reforms, salary fixes for Justices of the Peace, election of city attorneys, and creation of legislative funds. Senate and assembly measures include memorials, constitutional ratifications, and governance actions across White Pine, Mineral, and Reno regions, with various resolutions and fiscal provisions.
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Assembly
Senate
Justice of the Peace
Gerlach
Reno
Nixon
White Pine
Yorington
Mineral
House
Whisky Drinker Breaks Brooklyn Record in One Hour
Retired bass barber Muchagilor breaks Brooklyn New York record for rapid Scotch whisky intake on a Friday night. He reportedly finished a quart bottle in one hour, averaging one drink every four minutes. His funeral is scheduled for Tuesday.
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Oharies
Muchagilor
Brooklyn
Lawmaker Proposals Create State Commissions in Agriculture and Tax
The article outlines bills by Wilson creating a State Commission of Agriculture and Industry, Denton’s Carey Land Act handling, and Merritt’s tax commission. Governor notes if Merritt’s plan were in force, Central Pacific Railroad would pay about $450000 in taxes this year versus $204776.45 under present law.
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Wilson
State Commission of Agriculture
Terivation
Denton
Carey Land Act
Merritt
Gorsroor
Cemtral Pacific Railroad
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A. Seileman
Bartha Ue
Rens Divarcons
Will Broughor
Assebly
Myers
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Myera
Joe Miller
Stockholders’ Meeting
Raby Hill Tunnel and Milling Company
Hal's Furniture Store
Eureka
H, Hius
J. Beabo
Sarigns
Fiocen
Kurwke
Ieke County
Doleg
Seetion Rishon
Koreka
Oie
Lobster Club Orchestra
Slate Mardochi
M. Manowar
Baraka County
Prulgut Eureka
Palisade
Minoletti Bros
Eureka & Palisade
Mineral Aud
Palitnile
Nimple
Plummer
MEW
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Eureka Brewery
Evnexa's
Porctan Resort
Main and
Clark Street
Lani & Repetto
Gausagt
Ruby Hill
William Zadow
Main Street
Farmers Mining Company
Prospect Mountain
Silver Conner
Farmers Mosiya Company
HL Seweney
Noveda
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