Who Owns The Railroads In The Public Dispute 1916
In a 1916 bulletin railroad officials claim stock ownership cites public interest, while trainmen argue stock figures misrepresent ownership. They say Pennsylvania Railroad holds equity in 72 lines, controlling 138 roads and affecting 231 transport firms. The piece notes many small shareholders, but 400000 railroad workers face wage talks. It asserts the neutral public, not railroads or workers, holds paramount rights and could force changes if harmony fails.
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Transportation Lines
Great Brotherhoods
Interstate Commerce Commission
Brotherhoods
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Shile Mining and Milling Company Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation for the Shile Mining and Milling Company filed in the County Clerk's office. Principal office to be in Palisade Nevada. Capital of one hundred thousand dollars. Incorporators listed as Hal J. Listy James H. Canney and Frank W. Blair.
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Shile Mining and Milling Company
Palisade
Nevada
Hal J. Listy
James H. Canney
Frank W. Blair
Railway Strike 15 Virtually Called Off
Washington reports growing belief that the anticipated railroad strike will be averted as Congress nears passage of the eight hour day for trainmen. The Adamson bill would set December 1 start, with 10 hour pay, pro rata overtime, and a small commission to study enforcement. The Senate committee plans a similar bill with January 1 start and an exemption for roads under 200 miles.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
Adamson
Kitchen
A. B. Garretson
The
Brotherhoods
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Convention Dates Set for Nominations and Platform Adoption
County conventions will be held at county seats on September 19 for nominations and platform adoption. Delegates from each party assemble to elect a county central committee of one to three committeemen per precinct, serving two years. State conventions meet in Reno on September 5.
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Reno
Nevada News Roundup of Deaths Trials and Politics
Capt Lou Field a well known Nevadan died in San Francisco and was brought to Reno for interment. Prohibition presidential candidates will be voted for nationwide in November, a new political novelty for Nevada. Juan Ortega received 10 years to life for killing Cornelio Espinosa at Millers on July 23 in Goldfield district court. J D Palmer of Elko got 50 days hard labor for assault on his wife in district court. Helen Pasca a five year old Indian girl was shot and killed near Winnemucca by an unknown Mexican, Neil Oppenheimer wounded. witnesses were intoxicated and no clue yet. Sheriff Lamb leading the search.
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Lou Field
San Francisco
Reno
Nevada
Juan Ortega
Goldfield
State
Cornelio Espinosa
Millers
J. D. Palmer
Elko
Taber
Helen Pasca
Neil Oppenheimer
Winnemucca
Toiyabe National Forest receipts and Reno divorce film
The Toiyabe National Forest reports fiscal year receipts of 12689.72 with 9714.68 from grazing stockmen 2778.27 from timber and 196.77 from special privileges. Expenditures were 11091.36 including 8331.12 for salaries and 2760.24 for improvements. The average monthly payroll was 694.26 and much of it was spent in Nye Lander and Eureka Counties. Reno divorce court with Judges Moran and Langan was filmed for national release showing attorney Ayers as plaintiff and Miller and Davis representing the wife, scenes shot in Judge Moran's courtroom.
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Toiyabe National Forest
Nye
Lander
Eureka
Toiyabe Forest
Reno
St. F. Moran
Frank P. Langan
United States
Hughes
A.grant Miller
Lee J. Davis
Block System Saves Train Near Elko By Reducing Wreck Risk
A block system moved a box car off the main line at Elko last Saturday, enabling passenger train No 19 to stop two miles from town. The engineer saw the signal, halted, and a flagman confirmed the trouble. The car was shifted to a side track and the train continued, illustrating the system’s effectiveness. Meanwhile gas prices are set to drop to 20 cents per gallon within ten to fourteen days as Standard Oil officials announce.
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Elko
East
Standard Oil Ca
Strike order text urges no violence
Washington August 28 Following is the text of the strike order sent out by brotherhood leaders last night It urges members to obey and to strike September 4 1916 at 7 am after failed settlement The order notes no violence will be tolerated and outlines duties and restrictions for strikers including avoiding company property and completing trips already started duties defined by organizational authority and the right to strike on both mail and freight trains.
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Washington
Sirs and Brothers
Card of Thanks from Modorelli Family
The Modorelli family expresses gratitude for sympathy and assistance shown during the illness and burial of their beloved child. Mr and Mrs Nick Modorelli and family extend thanks to those who offered aid.
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Nick Moderelli
Notice for Publication Elko 097 Caron Cley 07622
U S Land Office at Elko Nevada announces Mary J Cox formerly Mary J Morrison of Eureka Nevada will prove up a three year homestead claim for the Carson City area under the 1906 act. The land sits in unsurveyed sections 7 and 4 township 17 north range 50 east Mount Diablo meridian totaling 35.65 acres. Eureka County clerk R McCharl en will receive proofs on October 6 1916 with witnesses John G Kitchen George A Englebright John Blair Agnes Morrison and John F Rowen.
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Elko
Caron Cley
Department of the Titerior
U. S. Land Office
Nevada
Mary J. Cox
Mary J. Morriam
Eureka
Carson City
OTR
A. FE
Cor. No
Seca
Rlistant
Cor. No. 2
Fe Ming
Mount Dirblo
R. McCharlen
Eureka County
Clamant
John G. Kitchen
Raby Hill
George A. Englebright
Potts
John Blair
Agnes Morrison
Joux FE
Rowain
Courses of Study Revised by Officials
Deputy superintendent James V. Comerf led a Carson City team in revising rural school courses with input from Ely district staff. Rural curricula were trimmed to fit eight months, while high school outlines retain flexibility. Work continues with several deputies and principals contributing, finishing soon.
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Speng
Reno Gazette
James V. Comerf
Ely
Carson City
J. E. Bray
Tax Rate Cut in White Pine County Boosted by Copper Boom
White Pine County lowers tax rate from 2.16 to 1.16 due to booming copper production. Mining firms paid excess bullion tax as prices remained strong, filling the county treasury.
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White Pine County
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