Congress to meet for short session through March 4 1917
The article notes a short session of Congress starts December 4 and ends March 4 with the old Congress full pay starting March 4. It discusses potential extra sessions only if urgently needed and the focus on passing appropriation bills for the new fiscal year beginning July 1. It warns of possible delays if foreign affairs require attention. It also reports Gardnerville on short weight scales by Reno buyers, and analyzes the 1916-17 popular vote favoring Wilson with a large expected majority.
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Congress
Republican Party
Gardnerville
L. M. Jacobsen
Reno
Should People Elect President Debate Sparks Direct Vote Idea
The piece notes ongoing agitation in the press to abolish the college and elect the President by direct vote. It frames both sides as valid for debate and highlights the closeness of elections as a trigger for consideration.
The Next Congress Favored By Small House Margin
The House of Representatives remains in doubt with Republicans likely holding a slim majority by 3 to 5 votes. Democrats challenge this as several districts remain undecided. Thousands of British war widows and children may be sent to Canada under Salvation Army plans led by David Lamb.
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House of Representatives
Canada
David Lamb
London
Immigration Society of the Salvation Army
Metal Market Quotes From Thursday
Prices for metals in New York show silver at 76 cents per ounce copper at 638.00 lead at 87.30 dollars per ton. The report lists Thursday quotes for the New York market with brief commodity pricing.
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New York
National Woman's party funds defense letter 1916
Anne Martin, chairman, denies Democratic accusations that the National Woman's party was funded by the Republican party or other sources. She cites financial reports and donor records, notes contributions by Senators Newlands and Pittman, and asserts the party's independence in campaigning for the Susan B. Anthony Amendment.
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Reno
Eureks Sentivel
National Woman's Party
Depeltican
National Woman’s Party
Pittman
National Republican Committee
Republican Committees
National Women’s Party
House of Representatives
Act of Congress
Nevada
Republican National Committee
Republican State Committee
Nevada Equal Franchise Society
Newlands
Anthony
Sam
Anne Martin
Missouri Wet Vote Surges in St Louis City
In Missouri the dry statewide trend was overturned by a strong wet majority in St Louis City. Outside the city limits the state remained dry, but the urban vote carried the overall result.
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Missouri
St. Louis
Hughes to Resume Law Practice in New York
Mr. Hughes plans to return to practicing law in New York. His fine Washington, D.C. residence has been leased to a Swiss family.
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Hughes
New York
Washington
Swiias
Nevada Crime and Fire News Highlight State Events
Juddie Jewell, jailed in Carson after stabbing Eric Pohl at the Commercial hotel in Carlin, faces one or more years. A Nevada Copper Belt Railroad yard in Mason burned, destroying two locomotives and equipment. one locomotive and two motors survived. The Nevada Bar Association discussed state government reform in Reno, proposing abolishing the legislature and consolidating boards. Elko County firm M Badt & Co. placed in receivership due to cash shortage despite assets exceeding liabilities.
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Juddie Jewell
Eric Pohl
Commercial
Carlin
Carson
Nevada Copper Belt Railroad
Mason
Nevada Bar Association
Reno
Cole L. Harwood
Dhe Beers
Acid Dropped in Eye Blinds Rancher in Reno Barbershop
Harry R. Warren, a Mason Valley rancher, was blinded in one eye after a barber in Reno allegedly administered muriatic acid thinking it was eye drops. Warren remains hospitalized. doctors fear the left eye is lost but hope to save the right.
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Harry R. Warren
Mason Valley
Reno
Warren
Death of Veteran Nevadan Captain John I Ginn
Captain John I Ginn a veteran newspaper man of the West died in El Paso Texas today He would have been 81 on Christmas Day Ginn edited the Virginia City Nevada Enterprise and worked on the San Francisco Argonaut He was a Civil War veteran and long connected with local newspapers here for many years
Cotton prices hit 20 12 cents in New York rush
The recent market surge in New York pushed cotton to 20 12 cents per pound, the highest level seen in 43 years.
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New York
Notice of Horses Shipped and Brands Inspected
Inspector of Eureka County Nevada certifies inspection of 68 horses from Diamond valley moved to Deeth. Brands observed include Z bar on two horses, cross over bar on one left shoulder, J bar on left hip, A on left hip. fifty-two horses unbranded. Inspection conducted November 1916.
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Madeesignes
Eureka County
Neveds
Léthag
Harley A Kable
Diamond Valley
Deeth
Dentist Dr Mabel K Young and Assistant Ready to Serve
Dr Mabel K Young and her assistant Miss Alma Woods offer full dental services at Osics Batley House on Spring Street. All work guaranteed.
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Mabel K. Young
Alma Woods
Osics Batley House
Spring Street
Earth Passes Through Meteorite Belt Amid November Display
The article describes a belt of meteoroids circling the sun that Earth traverses twice yearly in August and November. Most meteors burn up as they enter the atmosphere, with occasional large iron-rich stones. November transit occurred last week, clouded by skies on November 15, but later nights offered a fair show.
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American Museum
New York
United States
Woman's Party Stated Victory Won by Proponents
Carson Weekly reports the National Woman's party leader claims satisfaction with campaign work and states suffrage became a national issue. Critics say funding failures and limited gains show national suffrage suffered a permanent setback. The piece argues Western women proved independent thinking and resistance to party selling.
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Woman's Party
Carson
National Woman's Party
Bread Makers Close as Flour Prices Rise Across Nation
J M Bell, general secretary of the National Association of Master Bakers of America, reports 1500 bakeries closed due to higher costs for flour eggs and butter and other baking substances. Nevada state finances show 520647.31 in cash and 2483200 in school fund securities totaling 2988847.31.
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J. M. Bell
National Association of Master Bakers of America
Nevada
Britain Adopts Food Dictator Plan With Meatless Day
Parliament and King sign a wartime act to place food supplies under centralized control akin to German methods. Critics cite waste and high consumption while the plan starts with a weekly meatless day as wartime measure. United States population is estimated at 108 million, excluding possessions and D C.
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Britain
George
Germany
U. S
U.S. Treasury
United States
States
District of Columbia
No Cabinet Changes Foreseen By Ford Talk
The article notes heavy newspaper chatter about Henry Ford joining the Cabinet, but the President states no plans for changes. It cites official statements downplaying any imminent appointments.
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Henry Ford
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