Nevada State News Highlights From Winnemucca to Carson City
Ranch sold near Winnemucca to W F and W H Pearce spanning 1400 acres with purchase price not disclosed. Purported new town Francis 20 miles north of Reno aims to develop homes and farms. Divorce case in Reno over dirty dishes leading to Merriman split. Judge Ducker withdraws from Supreme Court race citing family death. Suit filed in Mineral County against Southern Pacific for 75000 after a loss of a leg. Carson City reelects city trustees and approves paving main street. U S exports set records in March with a potential 2 billion dollar trade balance. Tungsten concentrates shipped to Midvale over 81 sacks. A bull snake rides a Diamondfield to Goldfield auto, remains aboard. John Anderson of Carson City arrested for dispensing liquor during city section meals. defense to argue legality.
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Trousdale
Winnemucca
W. F
W. H. Pearce
Francis
Nevada
Reno
Harry Merriman
Edward A. Ducker
Winnemucca Star
Supreme Court
Edward Parsons
W. M. Hauser
Yerington
Mineral County
Southern Pacific
Carson City
Board of City Trustees
United States
Department of Commerce
United States Tungsten Corporation
Express
Midvale Steel Company
Pittsburg
Diamondfield
Goldfield
Howard Marine
John Anderson
Golden West
City
Sheriff Stern
Anderson
Dr Enricht's Engine Fuel Sold In Million Dollar Deal
New York May 3 Dr Louis Enricht substitute for gasoline cost a cent and a half to make. Maxim Munitions Corp bought the discovery for about 2 million dollars. Dr Enricht received 1 million cash and 100000 Maxim shares valued near 10.60 each. The green fluid mixes with water to power engines and attracted visitors including Henry Ford. A Journal of Commerce report noted preliminary sale talks to Ford and suggested possible profits.
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New York
Louis Enricht
Maxim Munitionsee
Dr. Enricht
Maxim Munitions Corporation
Farmingdale
Henry Ford
The
Journal of Commerce
Gasoline Substitute Claim Sparks Ford Enricht Talks
Henry Ford's purchase discussions with Prof. Louis Enricht over a cheap gasoline substitute stir doubt about terms. Enricht denies big payments but says a public-spirited arrangement is likely, promising broad disclosure if Ford proceeds. He cites secrecy from theft and claims the invention can be made in liquid powder crystal or tablet forms.
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Henry Ford
Louis Enricht
Ford
Prof
Enricht
Mr. Ford
Elmira
E. D. Lewis
Nevada Sheepman Makes Fortune in Two Years
Ramon Arriz bal anga a Spanish herder from Campbell Creek near Austin recounts a two year sheep venture with Mrs. O J Heath. From 2000 head the flock rose to 1582 with Ramon claiming 292 two year old wethers 316 two year old ewes 334 bid wethers and 349 yearling ewes. Heath receives an equal share. The story portrays Nevada’s abundant opportunity in ranching and related industries.
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Austin
Ramon
O. J. Heath
Heath
Nevada
Butte Area Copper Wages Raised Across Three Cities
Officials of the Anaconda Copper Mining Company and other firms in the Butte district announce a wage raise effective May 1. Miners and smelter workers in Butte Anaconda and Great Falls gain 25 cents a day raising the minimum to 4.50 per day. Salaried employees earning 300 dollars a month or less receive a ten percent increase. About 15,000 workers are affected, delivering roughly 6000 dollars daily in added pay across the three cities as long as copper stays above 25 cents per pound.
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Butte
Montana
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Anaconda
Great Falla
Anaconda Company
Water Brings Two Dollars Per Barrel at Mines
Virginia Chronicle reports Tom Dick returning from Luning where an eight horse team hauls ore. Water is scarce and a lease on wells has been secured with a pump installed. water at mines pays two dollars per barrel. Over 100 district horses and many teamsters idle. F.R. O’Leary, mining engineer, surveys power line from Masonic to Stall Brothers mill. Stall Brothers employ 60 men and process over 60 tons daily. Government accepts patents for the Rittman gasoline process, promising lower prices.
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Virginia Chronicle
Tom Dick
Luning
F.R. O'Leary
Goldfield
Masonic
Stall Brothers
Walker River
Washington
Senate
Lane
Rittman
Four Irish Rebels Executed In Dublin After Swift Trial
London reports no mercy as four high chiefs of the Irish rebellion are shot by military authorities this morning. Patrick H Pearse James Connolly Thomas J Clark and Thomas Mac Donagh led the proclaimed Irish republic and signed its proclamation. Others sentenced to prison include 8 McDiarmad Eamon Ceannt and Joseph Plunkett. Casement to be tried. Catholic population figures released for United States and territories with counts of churches schools and pupils.
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London
Patrick H. Pearse
James Connolly
Irish Republican Army
Thomas J. Clark
Thomas MacDonagh
Pearse
Connolly
McDiarmad
Eamon Ceaunt
Joseph Plunket
Money and Marriage Harmony in Family Finances
This piece urges couples to settle income and expense conflicts to preserve harmony. It argues both spouses share responsibility for savings and warns against overspending, noting that successful finances require early discipline and mutual effort. It stresses living within means and avoiding employer money temptation.
Back Haul Rate Keeps Big Ford Plant Out of Nevada
Secretary of State George Bradigan reports Nevada back haul freight charges deter Ford from building a large assembling plant here. California pressure on Ford prompted Bradigan to urge a Nevada plant, but Ford officials cited high back haul rates as the obstacle.
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Nevada
Reno
Ford Automobile Company
George Bradigan
California
Ford
Bradigan
Nevara
Reno Gazette
California Miners Harsh Hookworm Prevalence Report
A preliminary survey by State Board of Health sanitary engineer Joseph H. White found about forty percent of 1000 examined California miners infected with hook worm. The study, claimed as the first of its kind in U S mines, highlights poor sanitary conditions in mining districts.
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California
Joseph H. White
State Board of Health
Tragic Sand Springs Summit Accident Claims J. W. Lilly
J W Lilly, a cook employed by L L Benadum at Sand Springs station, was killed Friday fore noon after Al Lilly allegedly became intoxicated at Wonder and fell from a Benadum truck driven by L B Coverston. The rear wheel passed over his head as the truck halted at the summit. Mining location blanks for sale at the Sew Towell office.
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Sand Springs
J. W. Lilly
For Sale 1913 Pope Hartford Roadster
Used in Elko Nevada. 1913 Pope Hartford roadster offered for cash or trade. Extra tires included. Address Lambert Henderson for details.
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Pope Hartford
Lambert Henderson
Elko
Nevada
Morgan Hill Ranches Ad Seeks Exchange of Horses
A black registered Percheron stallion six and a half years old weighing about 1700 pounds offers to exchange for heifers or horses. Location listed as Morgan Hill Ranches in Elko Nevada.
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Morgan Hill Ranches
Elko
Nevada
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