Many Aliens Barred From Naturalization After War
A 1919 item notes that 50 000 to 100 000 aliens who filed first papers to become citizens refused naturalization to avoid draft duties. Even after fighting ceased, they seek citizenship again, but Commissioner Campbell says they are forever debarred under the Selective Draft Law. Names on file show who claimed exemption. The piece adds tax worries as of March 15 and urges economy and efficient public administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Richard K. Campbell
U.S
America
Last Chances For Annapolis At Pittmans Request
Senator Pittman asked for a second exam to find suitable Navy Academy candidates. The University will hold a competitive exam March 17 at 9 30 am, led by Col. Ryan, lasting three days. Nevada has at least three open appointments at West Point and Annapolis. if not filled, vacancies revert to the War and Navy secretaries. In a prior exam, only one applicant appeared and failed, prompting the senator to express mortification at Nevadan interest in this opportunity.
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Pittman
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Col
Ryan
Nevada
West Point
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
Organization of Nevada Stockmen forms in Reno
The Nevada Stockmen’s Association organized in Reno with about 60 leaders forming a 350 member body worth an estimated 60 million in livestock. They debated Federal control of open range, appointed a committee, and elected J. H. Sheehan as president and others to executive roles as they plan a Reno office and possible action on a Senate resolution.
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Nevada Stock Men's Association
Reno
Nevada
Knipp
Metcalf
Forest Service
C. W. Griswold
J. H. Carier
Geo. Burk
Isaac Grinwold
George Russell
Elko
John G. Taylor
J. Sheehan
J. B. Ellison
F. J. Button
G. M. Southworth
Humboldt
T. J. Bell
Nye
William McGill
White Pine
George B. Williams
W. A. Keddie
Churchill
J. H. Clemons
R. T. Jenkins
R. W. Cowles
John Etchebarren
R. C. Jenson
James Raiser
Washoe
Chandler
Senate
Assembly
Congress of the
United States
State of
Fred Dangberg
Nevada Live Stock Association
Paradise Live Stock Association
J. H. Sheehan
Winnemucca
W. Griswold
Lovelock
W. N. McGill
Ely
C.H. Duborg
J. J. Bell
Nye County
R. H. Cowles
Fred Dangberg l
Douglas County
C. L. Ellison
Golconda
R. C. Turrittin
Constantia
Poison Ground Squirrels Poison Formula Published by Rancher
Diamond Valley rancher Fred B. Crofat submits a two part poison formula to the Sentinel for publication. Part one uses oats with strychnine and starch. Part two mixes Knox Gelatine baking soda and brown sugar. Directions describe coating grain and drying it before placement near rodent burrows. Begin poisoning in spring. urges cooperative effort among farms to combat the pest.
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Fred B. Crofat
Diamond Valley
The
Sentinel
Bill Introduced For State Smelter Construction
A bill introduced Thursday by Senator Hesnon seeks a $750000 appropriation for a State smelter with up to $500000 for construction. The site will be chosen by a five member Governor appointed board to serve four years, with at least two parties represented and directors paid $10 daily when performing duties. The aim is to boost the mining industry for Nevada residents.
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Hesnon
Reno Gazette
Whale meat appears at Tonopah market in 1919
Whale meat shipped from the coast is shown at a Tonopah market. It resembles steak but darker and coarser. buyers report it tasty and claim it could help lower living costs at 25 cents per pound. The article also notes the Stewart boxing bill becoming law after a Governor veto override in the Senate. A birth is recorded at Twin Springs Nye County Nevada on February 14 1919 to the wife of E L Alred.
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Tonopah
Stewart
Senate
Chapin
Griffith, Campbell
Rand
Twin Springs
Nye County
Nevada
E. L. Alred
Boa
Charles E Van Loan noted humorist dies in Abington Pa
Charles E Van Loan humorist and sports writer died of chronic nephritis at a hospital in Abington Pennsylvania aged 43 His wife and two children were at his bedside upon his death The writer had come from Los Angeles on business and fell ill soon after arrival in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia
Charles E van Loan
Abington
van van
Los Angeles
Calif
Charles E. van Loan
Richard van Loan
van Loan
White Pine County Targets Prohibition Breakers Turn Bootlegging Profit
The Ely Record notes state papers fear prohibition will bankrupt Nevada, but White Pine County officers seize bootleggers easily. Over two weeks, fines totaling 2150 were paid to the county from closures at Bad forfeit ed Antler Bar and Ruth Coffee House plus others. Licenses costly, attorneys paid 750, and liquor valued around 5000 was seized or lost.
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Ely
White Pine County
Ruth
Unclaimed Letters List at EuTekS Nevada
Post office at Eu teks Nevada lists unclaimed items including Maria Johnson, G Barron, F Bernatto, Laura Hoeg h posting to recipients. The notice names several individuals with last names and initials awaiting collection or forwarding.
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Euteks
Nevada
Misa Maria Johnson
F. M. Barron
G. Bernatto
Laura Hoegh
County Commissioners Allow Personal Sums Of Money
An item lists sums of money to be allowed to named persons. The document records approval of specified payments by county commissioners to individuals per the stated amounts. It reflects a formal financial action within the county government.
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Eureka Sentinel
Seillman
Organization of Nevada Stockmen
Miller
East
Army
Eureka Garage & Supply Co
FORD
Ford Motor Company
W. H. Russell
State
Colorado
Den
Lw. We
Sallor
Tan
T. A. Burdick
Salvry
W. J. Shultes
Johann
BH. Russell
Pete
W. McNaugh
Duborg
Nevada Eng. Co
Lamber
Imater
Walker
First National
Latta
M. Mahoney
Ney
J. J. Lucey
Cobb
Ote
Ayege
A. Palma
John Holly
Ak Wealpa
Eureks Sentinel
A. Carlisle & Ting
A. Laird
Remington Typewriter Co
P. Quick James White
Marchioch
Kesha Juan Molens
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