Two Views Of Railroad Commission Farce Criticized
Nevada readers are urged to trust the Railroad Commission despite criticism from the Goldfield Tribune and Reno Reveille. A Goldfield editorial claims the commission lacks accountability, while Reno Reveille defends the body as honest and devoted to safeguarding public interests amid rate reform and Southern Nevada strikes. The piece argues the commission has faced legal hurdles but has expanded railroad power and benefits for Nevadans.
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Nevada
Railway Commission
Reno
The
Goldfield Tribune
Nevada Supreme Court decision on Esmeralda County tax suit
The court rules that property entering Nevada after the first Monday in March must be assessed and taxed, and that County Boards of Equalization may adjust assessments to reflect true value. It upholds that all additions and improvements after March are taxable for the year, preventing escape from taxation. Judge Sweeney wrote the decision, with full court concurrence.
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Nevada Supreme Court
Esmeralda
Ontron & Colorado Railroad
Southern Pacific
Nevada
County Boards of Equalization
District Court
Esmeralda Cwanty
Supreme Court
State Board of Assessors
Carson & Colorado
State Board
County Board of Equalization
Rent of Commissioners
State Board of Assessor
Board of Equalizaion
Fime
State Board of County Assessors
Sweeney
Old Pioche Reawakening Soon to Be Connected by Rail
Pioche in Lincoln County once stood as a premier Nevada mining camp. Rail access via the San Pedro line is three miles away, with talk that in three years the town could eclipse its former glory as new mines open and treasure returns. The old company and many leaders are gone, but supporters hope for a renewed, prosperous future and faithful workers to be rewarded.
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Pioche
Lincoln County
San Pedro
Nevada
C. Goodwin
Salt Lake
Proche
Hawever
Report on Assessor Is Bad In White Pine County
Nevela reports that White Pine County books show poor condition in the County Assessor. He cites missing property entries, double assessments, and neglect of personal property taxes. He claims mines exist unseen, and the assessor bears partial blame while many offices are overworked.
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Nevela
Rutt
White Pine County
Ann
Montrol
Amcor
Ste
Hay Naver
White Pine
Ely
Are There Reno Rebaters Good Evening Shipper
A truncated item notes an Interstate Commerce Commission probe in San Francisco into rebate practices by railroads including Southern Pacific. The piece hints at Reno figures linked to a “Grit List” and anticipates an inquiry affecting Reno shippers.
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Jean Shipper
San Francisco
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Pacific
Uskoon
Hamey
Reno
Reno Shipper
Tobaie
Reno Gazette
Excursion Rates Maintained by Rail Lines
Transcontinental Passenger Association meeting reveals a dispute over implementing west bound first class rates to California next year. Southern Pacific and Union Pacific pledge to continue the $29 and $80 rates from Missouri and New Orleans to California next spring. Some connections may align to extend the rates from Eastern territory. Mining location blanks offered for sale.
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Union
Southern Pacific
Chicago
Transcontinental Passenger Association
California
Union Pacifi
Missouri
New Orleans
Guggenheim Optimistic On Copper Yet Fears Sherman Law
Salt Lake City reports Davied Guggenheim head of American Smelting and Refining Company arrives for plant inspections. He says copper output curtailment reflects overheated world business but cautions on hard times if capital and investment shrink. He urges a tempered anti trust law response to aid national industry.
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Sherman Law
Salt Lake City
French Doctors Claim Radium Birthmark Erasure Breakthrough
Two French physicians at the Academy of Medicine report success using radium to erase port wine stain birthmarks in adults and children. The method, applied via a varnish-coated surface, is painless and adjustable by application duration, with photographs showing treatment stages and final normal skin. Goldfield Bullion Returns and tax concerns in Goldfield Nevada are noted, with county officials planning to audit mineral production tax remittances.
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Dre, Wickham
DeGrais
Academy of Medicine
Goldfeld
Nevada
Goldfield
Commalestiner
Feventhall
Strike on high grade ore at Silver Bow Silver How
Nye County reports a new strike at High Urade in Silver Bow Silver How. Rumors claim the high grade ore could fetch between 20000 and 30000 dollars per ton, with local speculators declaring wild valuation and potential record values in Tonopah and nearby districts.
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Silver Bow
Silver How
Nye County
Useful Map for Mining Men Promoters Map Prints For Prospectors
John Pardy a government surveyor offers blue line prints to dispose showing the relative mines and now Mountain Baby Adama Hillin Mining District positions of patented locations on Prospect McCoy Cariboo and te Burka Nevada. A very useful map for mine promoters.
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John Pardy
State University Lose to Barbarians 6 to 1 at Reno
At Reno last Saturday the State University football team was defeated by the Barbarians of San Francisco with a 6 to 1 score in favor of the visitors.
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Reno
the State University
Barbarians
San Francisco
Manhattan Protective Committee Moves to End Foreign Labor
In Manhattan Nevada on October 19 the Manhattan Protective Committee decides to drive all foreign labor from the camp and have mine owners hire Americans only. They claim Slav labor in Tonopah has benefited the area and fear cheap labor will depress wages in Manhattan. Few Greeks and Austrians are now employed, and the committee will press owners to discharge current workers.
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Manhattan
Nevada
Manhattan Protective Committee
Tonopah
Mmine
European engineers work on automobile drawing form
European military engineers are developing a vehicle concept that uses a novel drawing mechanism. The project aims to create a mobile platform with integrated drawing capabilities that could double as a reconnaissance or supply convoy unit. Details remain speculative as tests proceed.
Cardboard Boxes Replacing Wood in Coast Packaging
Treigui agents report cardboard cases replacing wooden boxes for packing as lumber costs rise. Boxes arrive daily from the East, sent mainly to wholesale grocers. Made from heavy jute, they claim equal quality and about 50 percent lower price. Freight savings are noted since cardboard boxes weigh about a quarter of the weight of wooden boxes of the same size.
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Treigui
Lead Ore Shipments Curtailed, Smelter Says
A Salt Lake open letter from H A Prosser of United States Mining and Smelting Co explains a price drop in refined lead and urges shippers to reduce ore shipments to prevent further price falls. The letter, misrepresented in past press, clarifies no fixed reduction percentage and notes most customers respond with moderate cuts.
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United States Mining and Smelting Company
H. A. Prosser
Salt Lake
Prosser
Colorado Mining Company
Bingham Junction
John Mitchell to Retire as UMW President
United Mine Workers president John Mitchell announces in the union journal that he will not seek re election. He recently underwent surgery and may require another operation as he has not fully recovered.
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United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Ind
John Mitchell
United Mine
Workers’ Journal
Mitchell
Scarlet Fever Restrictions Close Truckee Public Life
No public meetings are allowed in Truckee due to a scarlet fever epidemic. Advertised shows were canceled, and schools and churches are closed by order of the health officer.
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Truckee
Salted Wyoming Plager Mine Scam Rumor Heats Northwest
Report from Helens Montana notes investors in Montana and Washington lost over a third of a million dollars on a Landers Wyoming placer mine that was salted and worthless. Promoters Greenoughs redeem all stock at purchase price. Independent inspectors B W King and J R Neill exposed the fraud after tunneling revealed valueless ground. A Chicago firm offered 2.5 million but was refused.
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the Helens
Montana
Record Pub
Lehes
Washington
Landers
Wyoming
Thomas I. Greenough
Missoula
J. F Greenough
Spokane
EB. W. King
J. R. Neill
Chicago
Greenoughs
Northwest Mining
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Kareka Cash Store
Ruby Hill Mercantile Company
Levi Strauss & Co
Mock
Fish Creek Flat
Pinto Creek
Chas. P. Barnum
Eureka Lodge Directory
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Masonic Hall
W. H. Roseman
W. M. Joux Haxcoox, Sr
St. John’s
St. John's
J. H. Virtue
H. P. J. H. Just
J. B. Brats
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V. G. W. Zanow
J. H. Jury
Diamond Rebekah Lodge No
I. C.C.F
Jesus Zapow
Kate Swick
Beatific Lodge No. 7
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Castle Hall
Smith & Richard
L. Broz
D. E. Nosmnosa K. of R
Palisade, Nevada
Pine Valley
Eureka County
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Parry
Alethea Parry
Eureka
the Dugewater
Jesse Mendes
Duckwater
Wyoming Plager
Northwest
Sentinel Office
the Brown Hotel
A. C. Florio
Eureka Brewery
Eureka’s
Paul Yost
Main & Clark Streets
ZADOW
Louise 8. Zadow
Main and
Clark Sts
Eureka, Nevada
Gity Brewery
W. J. Lucey
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