Dismantling Shale Plant At Elko
Government representatives plan to dismantle the shale plant southeast of Elko after it was financed by the Southern Pacific Company for the United States geological survey. The plant has been idle for over a year and photos of the tower aided stock sales schemes. Dyna mizing the tower is considered for fraud prevention, with remaining buildings likely auctioned. The process proved uneconomical and not commercially viable despite initial prospects.
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Biko
Southern Pacific Company
United States Geological Survey
Tme
Nevada
Saloon Owner Resists Arrest in Virginia City Raid
Federal prohibition agents raided the Senate bar in Virginia City last Saturday night. W. A. Kibby faced charges of resisting an officer and violating the federal prohibition law after allegedly striking Officer Nash and kicking a liquor jug through the floor. Kibby was released on $2000 bond to await the U S grand jury action in Carson. A separate raid at 62 Saloon found no violations or arrests.
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Prohibition
Senate
Virginia City
W. A. Kibby
Capt
Donnelley
Nash
Kibby
Electricity Stops In Carlin After SP Discontinues Service
Elko Free Press reports that Carlin residents faced darkness Thursday night as Southern Pacific halted electric service with Public Service Commission approval. Anger grew, a general boycott loomed, ranchers arranged cattle shipments via Western Pacific, and merchants planned to switch all goods to the rival line. Lamps and candles sold at premium.
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Elko Free Press
Carlin
Southern Pacific Company
Public Service Commission
Western Pacific
Senator Pittman Outlines Nevada Road and Rail Needs
Senator Key Pittman outlines federal road and irrigation goals for Nevada, urging Intermountain states to unite on railroad legislation to curb discriminatory freight rates. He mentions support for Phipps Dowell and Townsend bills and notes possible passage this month. Storey County Grand Jury recommends denying ten more soft drink licenses to curb overoperation in a tight area.
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Congress
Key Pittman
Reno
Pittman
Intermountain States
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Storey County Grand Jury
Simons mill near Mina to open October 15
The Simons company mill near Mina is expected to begin operations on October 15, with the new power line projected to be ready for service by then.
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Simons Company
Mina
Tragic Accident Injures Boy at Gas Engine
Geno Pacinia, 14, son of Bartholomo Pacini, on the Ross ranch at Spatha, was killed when his clothing caught on a flywheel shaft of a gas engine powering a silage chopper. Dragged around at high speed, his head struck the ground each revolution, tearing his scalp, breaking a leg, and bruising the body.
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Geno Pacinia
Bartholomo Pacini
Ross Ranch
Elko Contractor Stricken By Paralysis
James K. Sutton, a prominent Elko contractor with Rockwell & Sutton, was struck by paralysis Monday afternoon. Reported improvement suggests a slow recovery if no complications arise. Sutton has long resided in the community and is regarded as a sound, respected citizen.
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James K. Sutton
Elko
Rockwell & Sutton
Sutton
OL drillers find new brand of gas
The Petroleum well crew nearly encountered gas on Saturday. A spark from tools jerked the weathered pipe and ignition caused a blast heard for some distance. The report cracked like a cannon, and the gas is said to explode rather than burn as in the past.
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Petroleum Weil
Weil
Tonopah Belmont reports August earnings record
The Tonopah Belmont Development Company posted net earnings of 52320.29 in August after mining milling and office expenses, reflecting strong efficiency in its operations and affirming the companys solid going concern status.
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Tonopah Belmont Development Company
Meira
ODDIE TO NAME A CANDIDATE FOR NAVY
Senator Oddie to nominate a principal and four alternates from Nevada for Annapolis appointments. Candidates will be examined February 15, 1922 and April 9, 1922 unless certificates prove sufficiency of prior work. Certificates should go to President W. E. Clark of the University of Nevada or state and Reno school superintendents for approval.
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Oddie
Navy Department
Nevada
Annapolis
UN Jem Ther
W. E. Clark
University of Nevada
Superintendent of Public Instruction
W. J. Hunting
Reno
B. D
Waiting on material for Mineral County power project
The stringing of wire and the distribution of electricity to Simons Candelaria and Mariette are awaiting material. Once material is supplied, power will be restored to the mining camps in Mineral County.
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Mineral County
Simons
Candelaria
Mariette
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Eureka
United States
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Russell
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Geological
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P.O. Box
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Winnemuooa, Nevada
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Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co
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Babbitt Metal
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