Halt Called On Immigration Policy And Public Welfare
A century of immigration to America is challenged as calls rise to curb flows. An immigration official warns of 1,500,000 newcomers next year amid fears of unemployment, radicalism, and strain on national institutions. The piece urges Congress to tighten borders to protect future growth and democratic life.
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America
Congress
The
Chicago Tribune
Europe
Poland
Ufe
Immigration Laws and American Ideals Stance
A commentary argues against cheap labor and warns immigration pressures from eastern Europe. It asserts that economic benefits are illusory and could threaten American culture and institutions, urging Congress to pass immigration laws in the next session.
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Europe
Brand New Head Hopes Raised by Aunt in Ashland Visit
Aunt Madge from Anderson visits Ashland avenue to see the newborn baby. She declares the infant will be president, praising the head as promising. A family member jokes about the baby’s “two weeks” of use and a three year old’s mishap.
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Madge
Anderson
Ashland Avenue
Indianapolis Star
Ownership Statement for Eureka Sentinel
The Eureka Sentinel published weekly in Eureka Nevada lists publisher E A Skillman owner Sarah Skillman and Burets Nevada as business location. The statement notes Mergen thaler Co as bondholders and security holders and is sworn before notary Etta Skillman on November 10 1920 with notary valid through March 1 1924.
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Eureka Sentinel
Eureka
Nevada
Congress
B. A. Skillman
Burets
E. A. Skillman
Sarah Skillman
Mergenthaler Co
Etta Skillman
A Story for Miners and Leasers
A customer brought a sample for assay showing $60 per ton, but reanalysis revealed values up to $150 per ton. R. H. Officer & Co. Assayers and Chemists advertise 28 years in Salt Lake City at 169 South West Temple.
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R. H. Officer & CO
West Temple
Salt Lake City
Worst form of profiteering
It is believed that in many states similar plumbing rings exist for extortion. When one plumber bids high others do not underbid, and breaking the rule ruins him financially. Dealers withhold goods and workers strike, sometimes costing large sums to end. The Sherman Act would apply cross state lines, but not within a state. State laws against such extortion are urged.
Englishman with Lost Limbs Receives Spare Change
An Englishman who had lost both arms and both legs sat on a street corner when an Irishman passed by and dropped fifty cents into his hat. The Irishman returned with fifty more and expressed sympathy for the unfortunate man. A kind old lady praised the generosity. The Irishman replied he would give more if he could, claiming the Englishman was the only one he had ever seen who could irritate him.
Danish dairy delegation seeks 500000 pounds butter weekly to U S
A Danish dairy delegation asks American importers to help move 500000 pounds of butter weekly to the United States. They argue this balance Denmark faces with heavy US imports, noting Denmark’s 60 million dollar US imports versus minimal exports. England’s reduced butter demand removes previous outlet.
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United States
Denmark
U. S
America
England
Nevada Transportation Company Seeks Daily Eureka Train Service
J E Sexton states the Nevada Transportation Company plans a daily Eureka train run except Sundays if the public stops using Parcels Post. If not, service would revert to tri weekly and a new fight with the Post Office is needed to establish a stage line. Pay for workers has fallen below $100 monthly from about $7000 yearly.
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Nevada Transportation Company
Eureka
Post Office Department
Nevada Transportaton Company
J. E. Sexton
Nevada Transportation Co Notice Bulletin
Notice states under the Railroad Act of 1920 that from July 1 1920 carriers may not deliver freight until all tariff charges are paid. Agents are to enforce the mandate or face prosecution. the company will assist in pursuing violations. Signed E Sexton General Manager.
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E. Sexton
Syndicate Reports Lease of Kamchatka Lands by Bolsheviks
A California syndicate allegedly leased 000 square miles in eastern Siberia from Bolshevik rulers, a claim risky as the U S government never recognized Lenin Trotsky authority. Senator Harding denied knowledge. Vanderlip cites Copenhagen telegram. The tract equals about one fifth of the United States and reportedly holds oil coal and minerals opposite Alaska on Kamchatka.
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California
Russia
Siberia
Copenhagen
Washington D. Vanderlip
Bolscevik
State Department
Harding
Vanderlip
Lenin
United States
Alaska
Peninsula
Kamchatka
Summons in Nevada Case Over Unlocated Capron Lode Claim
The Third Judicial District Court of Nevada in Eureka issues a summons to heirs of John S. Capron and others to appear within forty days to defend a suit for specific performance. Plaintiffs seek a deed to the Un Cle Sam Consolidated Lode Mining Claim, conveyed by June 19 1893 agreement. Dated Eureka October 18 1920. First published October 23 1920. Last publication December 4 1920.
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Nevada
John 8. Capron
Capron
C. S. Batchelder
Uncle Sam Consolidated Lode
Eureka Mining District
County of
Eureka
State of
R. McCharles
Notice of Demurrage Charges by Nevada Transportation Co
The Nevada Transportation Company gives notice that starting January 1 1920 demurrage will be charged on all cars held beyond free time. Advertisement by J B Sexton.
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Nevada Transportation Company
J. B. Sexton
No Monday Train Service Declared for Eureka to Palisade
The Eureka to Palisade railway will run Sundays at 8 a m with no departures from Eureka on Mondays. M T Williams is the local agent. Legal blanks for sale are advertised at five dollars per year in advance in the Sentinel.
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Eureka
Palisade
M. T. Williams
Sen
Sentinel
Water Right Application Nevada 1920 by Goyenechs
J G Scrugham State Engineer notes application 278 to appropriate from Goyeneche Spring No 3 Elko Nevada for 0.1 cfs stock and domestic use. Water not returned to stream. Dates first Oct 23 1820 last Nov 20 1920.
Public Water Right Application in Nevada 1920
Jav ier Goyeneche of Jiggs Elko County Nevada filed for public waters appropriation from Goyeneche Spring No 4. The plan uses pipes and troughs to convey 0.1 cubic foot per second to land near South Boundary Sea Township 28 North Range 49 West for stock watering and domestic use. Water not to be returned to stream. First published Oct 23 1920 last published Nov 20 1920.
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Otkana Biko
State of Nevada
State Engineer of
Nevada
Ofevada
State of
Eros H
Seta
J. G. Scrugham
Goyenechs
Elko
Goyeneche Spring
Lee
M. DB
Sec
Javier Goyeneche
Jiggs
County of Elko
Goyeneche
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