Board of Equalization Increases Nevada Assessments
The State Board of Equalization approved higher assessed valuations for six counties Clark 16 28 percent Elko 75 per cent Humboldt 75 per cent Lyon 20 per cent Douglas 16 2 3 per cent Washoe 16 2 3 per cent. Protest by county assessors followed but the raises were upheld. The Reno home of Senator Francis G Newlands was raised from 7500 to 20000.
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State Board of Equalization
Clark County
Elko County
Humboldt County
Lyon County
Douglas County
Washoe County
Reno
Francis G. Newlands
Water well sinks toward flowing depth near Stone Cabin
Thomas H. Clifford, cattle raiser near Stone Cabin and Saulsberry Wash, reports a well six miles south of the site has reached 238 feet. He expects water within 20 to 30 more feet as ground stays moist. A 3000 gallon wind mill tank and 2 inch cribbing planks are en route. The well sits in heavy bunch grass, supporting 500 to 600 Bar X Cattle Company head. Reed brothers also water stock nearby. Stock activity boosts Nye County wealth.
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Thomas H. Clifford
Stone Cabin
Saulsberry Wash
Bar X Cattle Company
Reed Brothers
Nye
Assessment On A Caved Hole In Virgin ia Enterprise
The Exchequer Mining Company has levied a 2 cent per share assessment with no work performed in 20 years. Hoisting equipment is gone and only a caved hole remains, yet investors face wildcat claims that harm legitimate Comstock mines and future development.
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Virginia Enterprise
Exchequer Mining Company
Comstock
Fatal gasoline fire advice warns against wrapping in flame
A Good Advice Reno warning notes another gasoline fire victim where smothering the flames led to fatal outcomes. It stresses avoiding wrapping clothing around the body as it traps heat and spreads danger, urging removal of clothing to prevent deadly burn injuries.
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Reno
Supreme Court Rules Nevada Reward Payout for Indian Capture
The Supreme Court sustains the lower court ruling in A L Smith versus Nevada. The $5000 reward for capturing Indian Mike and his family will likely be paid to Nevada State police and helpers. Judge Langan’s decision is upheld after appeal.
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A. L. Smith
State of
Nevada
Mike
Nevada State Police
Carson News
Langan
Abolition discussion and various Nevada incidents reported
A Sparks panel will discuss abolishing capital punishment with speakers including lawyers and ministers. Separately, Ely dairy cows died from a green fodder illness after breaking a fence. Elko reports pickpockets at rodeos and a rider injury. A Tonopah man jailed for fraud is declared insane after mine work injury. Other Nevada items include theft, a car crash jail term, a jailbreak, and a Las Vegas assault case with a lasting injury to a girl.
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Sparks
Ely
San Francisco Couple Wed. George Anderson Marries Lillie Oliver
In San Francisco on September 2 George E. Anderson and Lillie G. Oliver of Tonopah united in marriage. Anderson is the State Superintendent of Schools for the fifth district covering Nye Esmeralda Clark and Lincoln counties.
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San Francisco
George E. Anderson
Lillie G. Oliver
Tonopah
Mr. Anderson
Nye, Esmeralda
Clark
Lincoln
State Fair Promises High Standards and Excitement
Nevada press notes Fallon State Fair aims to surpass past events with strong local effort. Fallon cantaloupe earns praise, rivaling Clark County, Rocky Ford, and Imperial Valley. Weather chatter contrasts Reno heat with cooler Las Vegas conditions.
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Virginia Chronicle
Fallon
Churchill
Carson City
Clark County
Rocky Ford
Imperial Valley
Government to aid Nevada in coyote rabies drive
A Reno dispatch reports the United States Bureau of Biological Survey will assist Nevada in eradicating rabies in coyotes. A six to eight man team under a government inspector will operate in Humboldt and Elko Counties, using trapping poisoning and shooting to control disease spread and aim for eradication over time.
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Reno
United States Bureau of Biological Survey
Nevada
Humboldt
Elko
Telephone rates from Eureka to Palisade and beyond
Rates for telegrams between Eureka and Palisade set day rate ten words for 25 cents add on to Western Union, 38 cents for a fifty word night letter, with regional prices including California Nevada Utah and Reno Elko charges listed. W R Reynolds manages service and notes these rates.
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Eureka
Palisade
Western Union
Calif
Ohia
Utah
Nevada
Reno
Elko
W. R. Reynolds
Tariff Rate Supplement For Empty Packages Returning
The document announced Reduced Rates on Empty Packages Returning under Supplement No. 1 to local freight tariff No. 10 effective August 12, 1915. It sets a charge of 35 cents per 100 pounds on empty packages returning in carload or less than carload quantities. Shippers must load all packages over 126 pounds and comply with Railroad Commission rules on removing inflammable signs before acceptance. W. R. Reynolds, Agent.
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Eureka
Palisade
Railroad Commission
W. RB. Reynolds
Boy Walks In His Sleep Falls From Porch Roof
Eight year old Cecil Lear of Carson wandered from an open window in his sleep on Sunday morning and fell fifteen feet to a sloping porch roof. He cried out at impact and survived with a severe cut on his head and leg. He escaped serious injury, a remarkable outcome given the height and fall.
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Cecil Lear
Carson
Sheriff Ferrer Injured In Rail Speeder Crash East Of Wadsworth
Washoe County Sheriff Ferrer suffered two broken ribs when a gasoline speeder derailed on the old Southern Pacific line east of Wadsworth. The vehicle jumped the track and the officer struck gravel.
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Southern Pacific
Wadsworth
Ferrer
Washoe County
Nevada rail line opens up 200000 acres in Lake Valley
Just Beginning Elko Independent reports a Pioche to open line to settle 200000 acres in Lake valley southern Nevada marking new development. Near Ely Huesser mountain, John Myers former Huesser ranch foreman was found dead by a bullet in his temple with a revolver nearby. He had been missing since July 20 and was said to be despondent over money matters.
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Elko Independent
Pioche
Lake Valley
Nevada
Huesser Mountain
Ely
John Myers
Huesser Ranch
Myers
Notice To Creditors in the Eureka Nevada Estate
Notice to all creditors of Benjamin L. Plummer, deceased, in the Second Judicial District Court of Nevada Eureka County. Sarah Plummer, administratrix, requires filing claims with affidavits attached with the Clerk within three months. Covert Plummer, attorney for administratrix.
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Eureka
Benjamin L. Plummer
Mrt
Wae
State of
Isid Court
Sarah Plummer
Benjaroin
Phumamer
Covert Plummer
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