Jitney Bus Movement Sweeps Across the Nation
The jitney bus movement rapidly expands from the Pacific Coast toward the West, drawing protests from street railways yet offering a new outlet for old cars and boosting both used and new car markets. Manufacturers like Henry Ford and John N. Willys support the idea as it reshapes urban transport and lowers vehicle costs.
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Allegheny Mountains
Pacific Coast
Henry Ford
Chicago
John N. Willys
Electric Street Railway
London
London Motor Bus
Injunction Against Lovelockers Block Dam Construction
The Lovelock Land and Development Company and attorney Hoyt Gibbons French of Reno secure a temporary injunction in Winnemucca district court stopping construction of a dam near the Humboldt river at the Churchill County border. W H Boman and H C Taylor are restrained from proceeding to protect the plaintiff’s property.
Missed Holes and How to Treat Them
Different methods are described for handling missed drilling holes. Some advocate picking out the hole, others drill near and blast to disable the missed hole. A foreman may suspend work in a area, while another method adds a new primer on top of the missed hole to detonate it. Old miners sometimes measure fuse burn times to ensure safety, with about five percent burnt for inspection.
Nevada Press Comment on Nye County Loyalty and Mormonism
A Nevada editorial defends Nye County borders amid calls to relocate settlers to White Pine citing political and religious concerns. It praises residents and warns against sectarian agitation and moving populations toward Zion. It contrasts civic duty with religious influence and stresses Nevada unity.
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Tonopah
Duckwater
White River
Sunnyside
Bonanza
Nye County
White Pine
Zion
Church of Mormon
Nevada
Joseph Smith
Sheriff orders execution of loose dogs in Elko streets
The Elko Free Press reports Sheriff Harris ordered immediate killing of all loose dogs after a rabies case. A dog owned by Claude Davis described as vicious was shot near the school lot, and another rabid dog was killed in a nearby area.
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Carson
Elko County
Elko
Elko Free Press
Harris
Claude Davis
Dardanelles Naval Offensive Seen as Turning Point in War
The New York Times reports the Allied fleet breaches the Dardanelles, silencing forts and advancing toward Constantinople. Analysts expect a swift Turkish defeat, with implications including Germany’s supply lines, embargo signaling, and a potential collapse of Turkish rule in Europe.
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Aegean Sea
Sea of
Marmara
Constantinople
Dardanelles
Athens
Straits
Agamemnon
Nagara Point
London
Paris
England
France
Germany
Europe
Egypt
Asia Minor
Black Sea
New York Times
Joker in the Will Sparks Laughs in Courtroom Tale
A lawyer drafts the will of old Farrow with a twist. The bequest to his wife comes with a condition she must remarry within a year. The farmer explains he wants someone to be sorry he died, creating a humorous legal scenario.
California Moves to Buy Western Pacific Railroad
Governor Hiram Johnson announces a plan to purchase the Western Pacific railroad now under receivers, following talks with bondholder Rudolph Spreckels and attorney Charles S Wheeler. He says details will follow and a quick start will ensure California owns and operates a great transcontinental line for commercial freedom.
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Hiram Johnson
Western Pacific Railroad
California
Rudolph Spreckels
Western Pacific
Charles S. Wheeler
San Francisco
Rudolph Spreckles
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Johneon
Eureka Lodge Directory
Eureka Lodge No. 22
Clark and
Main Ste
F. J. Brossemen
H. Hson, N. G
Iphigenia Chapter
C. E
Masonic Hall
Anna Russect
W. M
Mary J. Laren
St. Joan’s
St. John's
Witla H. Rosset
H. P. Kk
McCuantas
Viamond Rebekah Lodge
I. C.C.F
Attamag Roneats
N. G. Gack Anderson
Beatific Lodge No. 7
K. of P
Castle Hall
North Main Street
W. J. Swick
C. Attest
D. E
Nowmnosa K. of
Morris
Ance
M. S. Morris
N. E. Cor
Turk & Franklin Sts
Telephone Franklin
the Brown Hotel
Main
Eureka, Nevada
Station Touring Club of America
Daniel Morrison
Sehecline Bankng & Tout Co. 10, Nevad
General Banking
Trust Company
Business Exchange
Savings Department
Aan
United States Federal Reserve Bank
THE
First National Bank
Bloe, Nevada
A. E. Kansar
O. E. Nosts
J. A. Sewext
E. E. Enxor
V. D. H. Jones
F. Kopp
Eureka
Eureka Cash Store
Tce
Ceiver
J. B. Biale
Giant Powder Co
Consolidated
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