Governor Oddie earns praise for Ely strike handling
The Nevada paper lauds Governor Oddie and the State Police for taking a neutral stance during the Ely labor dispute. Police disarmed company gunmen and strikers, kept order, and allowed peaceful proceedings to resolve the strike with a compromise and no further bloodshed. The editorial credits prudent leadership and fair handling of a tense clash between labor and management.
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Ely
Oddie
Donnelly
Wonder News
Sheep Owners Sell Out Carson Appeal Stirring State
Reports say many sheep owners in the state, largely Basques, are dumping flocks and exiting the business amid fears of price drops and wool sales if a Democratic president is elected. Critics blame market manipulation and pre election dope, while Socialists gain votes though fall short of a million. Victor Berger loses reelection bid.
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Carson
Enforce Laws Or They Remain Dead Letters
A moral urging that laws must be enforced, not merely enacted. It argues that citizens show indifference to enforcement, allowing good statutes to stay unused. The piece highlights that evildoers favor laws if they know they will not be enforced.
Balkan War Nears End as King Ferdinand Drops Plan
London reports Ferdinand has abandoned attempts to force final defenses at Constantinople and a truce is near. Bulgarian and Turkish forces have suffered from cholera, and negotiations for armistice begin as talks seek terms for lasting peace. The allied positions with Austria and Servia grow critical as armistice terms unfold. General Savoff will meet Turkish envoys to discuss preliminaries at Haldemkei. The allies, via Russia, offer to let Turks keep Constantinople with a coastal strip. Albania may remain under Ottoman suzerainty per informally well‑placed sources.
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Paris
Daily “Telegraph
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Constantinople
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Haldemkei
Russia
Turkey
Tchatalja
Adrianople
Scutari
Durazzo
Greatest Mining Feat Probably Ever Performed
The Ophir mine on the Comstock lode faced a 65 foot wide ore body too large to extract with then methods. Philip Deidesheimer adapted drift mining techniques to create the square setting system, enabling a massive stope 60 to 100 feet wide and up to 400 feet high. This marked a pivotal advance in mining practice.
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Ophir
Comstock Lode
Philip Deidesheimer
Georgetown
California
Deidesheimer
Virginia Chronicle
Alfalfa and Hogs in Nevada pamphlet issued
Commissions t Oharies Norcross of the Department of Industry, Agriculture and Irrigation issued a 75 page pamphlet on Alfalfa and Hog. It explains turning alfalfa into pork for farmer profits and stresses hog breeding as vital to alfalfa farm economy. It notes climate favors hogs, balanced rations, and the need for proper handling and fattening techniques.
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Norcross
Department of Industry, Agriculture and Irrigation
Bar Association Elects Its Officers for Evening Year
The Nevada Bar Association session at Reso Saturday chose A. E. Chesney former Washoe County district judge as president for the year. Officers include H. R. Cooke Tonopah vice president L. G. Campbell Winasmacca secretary James D. Finch Reno treasurer George J. Brown Reno and several regional members. A resolution to urge divorce law amendments was laid on the table and another to seek procedure law changes passed. Attorney General Baker paid tribute to the late J. R. Judge of the state.
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Reso
A. E. Chesney
Washoe County
H.R. Cooke
Tonopah
L. G. Campbell
Winasmacca
James D. Finch
Reno
George 3. Brown
Connell
W. 5. Ball
Fallon
O. J. van Pelt
Las Vagas
T. J. McPar
O. A. Chandler
Ely
Downer
Sam Belford
The
Bar Association
Benjamin Curler
Nevada
Grant Miller
R. M. Price
Baker
J. R. Judge
Nevadan Duped by Spain Prisoner Swindle
Wealthy Nevada businessman Gay Sisson attempted to help a reputed Spanish prisoner escape to Europe. A detective warned him the prisoner was tied to a half‑century swindle network, prompting Sisson to withdraw 4000 from his bank and plan Madrid travel to recover a sight draft and 48000 in Chicago funds.
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Wionemocca
Nevada
Europe
Sisson
Spain
Chicago
Madrid
Alfalfa seed gifts offered for arid land experiments
Congressman Roberta reports a limited shipment of select alfalfa seed from the Department of Agriculture. The seed, grown from arid land experiments, will be planted on suitable lands to measure results for farmers. Eligible residents may file with him to receive enough seed for about one acre during winter. The piece also notes a political count in Hamilton County showing Nicholas Longworth defeated by Stanley Bowdle by 97 votes.
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Department of Agriculture
Roberts
Hamilton County
Nicholas Longworth
Theodore Roosevelt
Ohio
Stanley Bowdle
Roosevelt's Assailant Seen as Dangerous if Free
An alienist said Schrank showed deep psychology study and believed he could fix wrongs or judge public issues, warning he might again use force. Roosevelt won California by 66 vote margin. In Los Angeles County a count dispute saw Democrats alleging losses and a possible change in pluralities.
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John Schrank
Roosevelt
Schrank
California
Los Angeles
Misplaced kindness leads to a comic classroom mix up
In a school tale a wayward boy known as Sammy is sent to Mrs Wiseacre to be disciplined with kindness. She hosts him in her home under a gentle system, but a mistaken identity reveals the boy who stands before the class is not Sammy but a friend named Erbert. The misfire ends with playful irony and a light moral.
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Sammy
Erbert
London
Faye
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Joy of Work Poem Fragments Reflecting Individual Vision
A fragmentary verse expresses that work should be for joy not money or fame. Each person explores their own path in life, seeking personal meaning in their craft and perception, without collective praise or blame.
Nevada Headlines Report Intensifying Nevada Affairs
Governor Oddie issues Thanksgiving proclamation highlighting Ely Inbar troubles resolved without serious issues. Mrs. Key Pittman’s quick recovery from ptomaine poisoning noted, while 3 million dollars plans emerge for East Walker river reclamation aiding Mennonite settlers from Pennsylvania. Cattle at prison farm. Nye & Ormesby bank building repurposed as a laundry. An inmate dies after escaping Nevada Insane Asylum. other state figures reflect on local incidents and legal notes from Elko and Carson.
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Mineral
Pennsylvania
Gormac Desert
Privon
Nevada
Nye & Ormesby Bank
Wonder
Jones English
Nevada Insane Asylum
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George Polinghore
Tonopah
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Austin
Asseter
Widowhood facts and reflections on prominent First Ladies
A collection of dated reminiscences and aphorisms about marriage widowhood and public figures. It notes Dolly Madison living 19 years after James Madison’s death, Mrs Polk widowship lasting 42 years, and mentions Mrs Garfield and Mrs James K. Polk among others related to widowhood timelines.
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Cleveland
United States
Dolly Madison
James Madison
James K. Polk
James Garrilde
New Road From Idaho to Nevada Twin Palle to Wells
Reports from Lincoln County announce a complete victory for the legislative ticket and a plan to secure removal of the county seat at Caliente. Most Democratic candidates were elected, including Dan J. Ronnow for Sheriff.
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Wells
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