Panama Canal toll proclamation sets new rates
President Taft issues a proclamation fixing Panama Canal tolls for merchant vessels at 1.20 per net ton with ballast reductions, and 50 cents per displacement ton for warships other than transports. The plan aims for self-sustaining operation in 20 years, with higher tolls for foreign ships to cover costs and risks.
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Panama Canal
Congress
Army
Suez Canal
Emery RB. Johnson
University of Pennsylvania
Johnson
Canal Commission
United States
Veegeta
Europe
Orient
Singapore
Panama
Suez
Many Candidates Are In the Same Fix
A man recounts promising supporters who pledged votes and borrowed money, yet the election board count differed. He mentions two records not agreeing and questions the cause, noting friends swore loyalty and pledged campaigning funds that vanished. Oarson News reports the puzzling discrepancy.
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Oarson News
Custom Smelter Planned for Reno with 200 Tons Daily Capacity
Articles of Incorporation file Reno Smelting and Reduction Company. Capitalization set at 500000. Directors include John 8 Loder of Reno O T Thorpe and Colonel Marvin E Hall of Detroit representing Eastern capital. Project to rise on ten acres in eastern Reno with power site on Trackee river and turbine wheels. Smelter to process custom ores using Loders invention. plans already prepared.
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Reno
Reno , Smelting and Reduction Company
John 8. Loder
O. T. Thorpe
Marvin E. Hall
Detroit
Thorpe
Trackee
Mississippi River
Arson Appeal Highlights Wells Fargo Investment Claims
An investigation of the Wells Fargo Express Company in California shows they earn over 800 percent on their investment annually. They perform even better in Nevada, yet the public must endure it. The remark notes how easy it is to slide from bad to worse.
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Wells Fargo Express Company
California
Nevada
Italy's Tripoli War Costs Surprise Investors
The New York Tribune estimates Italy spent 77.2 million on army and 14.4 million on navy for the Tripoli campaign, totaling 91.6 million. After repairs and stock, net war cost around 72 million, with indemnity and repatriation adding up to roughly 90 million. Italy's finances showed unexpected strength as ordinary revenue rose by 15.8 million during the war. The Balkans may prove an even lighter burden due to limited borrowing by allies.
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Italy
Turkey
Tripoli
New York Tribune
United States
Balkans
Elko County's Big Steer Captures Attention Worldwide
A four year old steer weighing over 2200 pounds, owned by Jobo Crosson of Starr Valley, draws national notice as possibly the world’s largest steer. Buyers offered $176 this fall, but Crosson refused.
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Elko County
United States
Jobo Crosson
Starr Valley
Pittman thanks Democrats for campaign support in Nevada
Senator elect Key Pittman issues a statement from Tomopah praising the Democratic Party and press for their unselfish work during the campaign. He says the Democrats conducted a clean, lawful fight and that their victory was greater because of their conduct and efforts statewide.
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Republican Party
Nevada
Grow Cotton In Southern Nevada Era
George Torpin of Reno and former Southern Nevada resident proved cotton can be grown in the southern part of Nevada. W A Post plans large scale cotton farming on the Armargoss river area. Much cotton was grown this year but high winds destroyed it. farmers now plan to plant trees as wind breaks to protect crops.
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George Torpin
Reno
Baviow
W. A. Post
Armagoss
Restoration to Entry of Lands in Toiyabe National Forest Nevada
Lands of 36.47 acres in Toiyabe National Forest Nevada are opened to settlement under homestead laws. Preference rights exist for prior bona fide claimants who qualify and exercise before January 20 1918. Describes survey lines and corners and notes approval by Assistant Commissioner V. Proudfit on November 1 1912.
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Nevada
Davad States
Ae United States Land Office
Ci Nevada
Aniveaulet
Elizabeth M
Eureka
V. Proudfit
General Il Office
Water Right Application in Eureka NV for Deer Spring
Agnes Morrison of Eureka County applies to the Nevada State Engineer for permission to appropriate public waters from Deer Spring for stock watering. Water to be conveyed by pipe to wooden troughs, with 0.01 cubic feet per second flow, not returned to stream. First published November 9, 1912. last publication December 7, 1912.
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Nevada
Agnes Morrison
Eureka
Deer Spring
Notice of Sale and Debt Settlement in Eureka Nevada
William Zadow announces he has disposed of the People’s Market and butchering business to his son Rudolph Zadow in Eureka Nevada. He requests all claimants present their bills and all debtors settle accounts promptly as he plans to leave Eureka soon. September 14 1912.
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Eureka
Rudolph Zadow
William Zadow
Nevada
Nevada State News From Exchanges SNosey Wileun Returned
SNosey Wileun, formerly of the Careon penitentiary road gang, is back in custody after transport by Wanton George Cowing. Albert R. Lane, accused in Frank Silva’s Thompson killing, was cleared by Lyon County Grand Jury as partly accidental and partly justifiable. The Supreme Court will pause new arguments until the new court forms, aiding docket clearance. Nevada cases seek $310,000 against Copper Company after a Copper Flat explosion. a Canadian-San Francisco admin represents eight Austrians killed. Oregon votes for capital punishment. John M. Taylor among seven to be executed. Nye County probes potash in Railroad Valley with Empire rotary drill. exploration aims to reclaim 50,000–10,000 acres via artesian wells. Escapee William Meyers to return. a caw from outside suspected. Reno US Commissioner Anna M. Warren appointed. first woman in the state. Coroner’s jury completes evidence on Motil strike killings. Prinaris and Papas named victims. verdict cites ganebot wounds by unknown parties. Manhattan mill excavating work under grand jury case review.
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Careon Penitentiary
George Cowing
Albert R. Lane
Frank Silva
Thompson
Lyon County Grand Jury
Carson
Skinner
Supreme Court
Sweeney
Nevada Consolidated Copper Company
Reno
Joseph Goriar
San Francisco
Copper Flat
Ely
Nevada
Joshua Hendy
J. H. Cahill
Oregon
John M. Taylor
Humboldt County
Salem
Taylor
Andrews
Railroad Valley
Nye County
Railroad Valley Company
McGill
George Pannosia
Nick Papas
Motil
George Prinaris
Nickolas Papiwlancabin
Manhattan
Notary Public and Insurance Services in Eureka Nevada
R A Broy offers notary public and insurance services at the Eureka Nevada post office. Features prompt attention, emphasis on accurate typewriting and copying. Legal blanks for sale at the Suxrixxi office.
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Eureka
Nevada
Suxrixxi
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