Enumerators to Census Livestock on Western Ranges
Washington reports the Census Bureau decided on February 14 2010 to assign enumerators to count timber and live stock values on Western ranges as part of the Thirteenth Decennial Census beginning April 15. Supervisors urged this, noting it could be done with dispatch and economy alongside population counts, while stressing strict oath and penalties for divulging data. The bureau asserted information is for statistical use only and will not be shared with other government branches.
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Washington
D.C
Thas
Rowmer
William F. Willoughby
Bureau
Farma
Willoughby
Bureau of the Census
Borah Urges Income Tax Amid Debate on Fairness
Idaho Senator Borah delivered a forceful speech in the Senate February 10 defending an income tax. He warned against defeating the amendment, arguing it would provoke public anger as burdens shift to those who bear government costs and critiquing proposals that would leave wealth untaxed while nations expand navies and armies. The speech portrayed the tax as a core issue for fiscal justice and national policy in the near future.
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Borah
Idaho
United States
Ronate
America
Comstock Boom Predicted by Reno Visitor
M. E. Oaffarats of Reno, after visiting Virginia City, predicts a major Comstock boom. He notes the Mexican mine hiring up to 50 workers, rising activity in the Ward shaft and Ophir, and new pumps expected to lower water in deep workings. He says ore quality is improving and Virginia City will soon employ more men than any camp in the state.
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Comstock
M. E. Oaffarats
Reno
Virginia City
Ward
Indian appropriation bill aids Nevada tribes and Lovelock
A Washington despatch reports that the Indian appropriation bill passed the House carrying 147,470 for Nevada Indians. It provides 6,000 for a Lovelock Reservation and funds expected to improve Pyramid Lake and other Nevada reservations, aiding many without homes or means to earn a living.
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Nevada
Washington
At House
Neveds
Lovelock
Navads
Pyracnid Lake
Nevada Mining and Legal News From Tonopah to Sodaville
Reports from Tonopah describe Ed Eckashoro’s 55 foot fall causing serious injuries. Tonopah entrepreneur J Loader plans to convert Honton Nevada works into a large Loder smelter to handle Nevada Commonwealth ore. A total of 1200 pounds of empty mail sacks are being shipped from Reno under government supervision. An option on Robert Stewart holdings at Sodaville with water rights and a proposed mill and smelting plant ties to Northern Belle ore from Candelaria. Mrs Sunderland seeks divorce from J Sunderland with details sealed. The State Board of Revenue approves borrowing 5000 dollars for Ormsby County amid ongoing fiscal strain.
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Ed Eckashoro
Tonopah
Mise Oline C. Stewart
Rebekah Assembly
Nevada
Rebekah
State Board of Revenue
Ormsby County
J. Loader
Honton-Nevada Electrical Reduction Works
Reno
Nevada Commonwealth Company
Atl
Uncle Sam
Jobn Sunderland
University of Nevada
National Democratic
Chicago
Robert Stewart
Sodaville
Boston
Senay
Candelaria
Mint Carson City report shows big deposits rise in 1909
Director of the Mint reports at the Carson City branch a 1909 deposits rise of 541,008.97 dollars, a 47 percent gain over 1908. Gold deposits totaled 2,062,300.07 dollars and silver 50,390. Nevada supplied most output, with California adding 3,820,258 01 percent of gold and 1,801.43 ounces of silver. Alaska contributed 30,683 ounces of gold and 1.77 ounces of silver. Most gold bullion came from the Goldfield district. Bellion deposits numbered 1,062, up 182 from last year.
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Mint
Carson City
Gscal
Nevada
Calfornia
Alaska
Poor Richard Junior’s Philosophy fragment
A fragmented humorous cut from Poor Richard Junior’s column presents quips on debt, fame, conscience, hypocrisy and marriage age. The piece mocks society through aphorisms about bills, hotels, Roosevelt, schooling, ancestors, Wall Street and family pride in a satirical tone.
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Tame
Roosevelt
Wall Street
Post Office Supplies Distributed From Reno
Dwight A. Dawson has been appointed Postmaster of Reno for the third time. He began as a clerk eight years, later serving as head for eight years. During his tenure the carrier system started in Reno, a new Federal building was built, and the office was raised to first class. Reno will become the distributing point for all post office supplies in Nevada and eastern California.
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Dwight A. Dawson
Reno
Revo
Dawson
Nevada
California
Nevada Railroad Rates Cut Ordered by Commission
The Nevada Railway Commission ordered lower intra class rates on Southern Pacific, reducing the first six classes by about 25 percent while leaving heavier shipment rates largely unchanged. The railroad may refuse, but the commission will enforce the order by county measures after 30 days. Professor Thurtell notes multiple conferences with railroad officials, who balked at action until the commission issued the order.
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Nevada Railway Commission
Southern Pacific
Railroad Commission
Thurtell
Winter oil for machinery preserved in cold shops
An old report notes winter oil preparation using graphite mixed with cylinder oil to a paste, then kerosene added until it flows. The resulting oil stays pliable down to 14 degrees below zero and helps operate outside or in cold shops.
Nevada Direct Primary Law Challenge Filed in Carson City
Suit filed February 23 in the district court at Carson City tests Nevada's new direct primary law. Henry Riter, a wealthy plaintiff, alleges the measure is unconstitutional on grounds that it denies electors the right to vote for any office and hinders formation of new political parties. The act has sparked wide press discussion across the state.
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Nevada
Carson City
Henry Riter
Kroanda
Tim Biate Sinoy Ite Pamsagy
Stockholders Meeting of Roby Hill Tunnel and Mining Co
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Roby Hill Tunnel and Mining Company will be held at the office of the company 08 P. H. Hills Furniture Gere Eureka Nevada on Monday March 21 110 at Dueloek Pm. The purpose is electing Board of Trustees for the ensuing year and to transact other business.
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Roby Hill Tunnel and Mining Company
Complex survey bearings and land descriptions compiled
The document lists detailed corner references for multiple fractions and tracts, including Crow, Elmer, Windfall, May, and others. It records bearings, distances, and place of beginning points for each parcel, reflecting a 19th century land survey ledger and reprinting notes.
County board invites bids for waterworks frame building
The Board of County in Eureka Nevada invites bids for the furnishing and erection of a frame building on a lot near the new addition in Wueldoan town. Bids closed February 14 1919. Successful bidder must enter contract and furnish bond. Work to be completed within 20 days after bond approval and building acceptance. The board reserves right to reject any bid. Clerk R McCharles announces.
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Kwtka County
Nevada
Vt Eaid Board
Zoebock
Wueldoan
Thie County
McCharles
Eureka
Nevaia
Notice to Stockmen on Water Right near Eureka Nevada
In Eureka Nevada on February 5, 1010 a notice forbids all trespassing by sheep on water rights in Cottonwood and Sawmill Canyons Section 13 Township 20 and Hange M4 about 11 miles northeast of Eureka. Parties range sheep on the land or use water from these rights may be proceeded against for lamagen.
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Fils Tx
Cottonwood
Township 20
Hange M4
Eureka
Lamagen
Public Notice of No Debts Assumed at Buckhorn Saltoon
Notice states the ynblle will not be responsible for debts by Jim Sandon or George Luttrell. It declares purchase of all interest of these parties in the Northern Saloon at Buckhorn and asserts no debts were assumed on that account.
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Ynblle
Jim Sandon
George Luttrell
Buckhorn
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