Change of Heart On Tahoe Irrigation Plan Sparks Local Uproar
The Reno Journal and Reno residents praise raising Lake Tahoe waters by two feet to aid a new irrigation and power system in Nevada while historical opposition from Washoe County figures and D L Bliss shifts as interests pivot from timber and beauty to potential profits.
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Lake Tahoe
Nevada
Reno Journal
Reno
Boyle
Washoe
Carson and Vicinity
Mirette
Sehen
Church'll
D. L. Bliss
Beautiful
Congressional Committee
Warren Engine Company Anniversary FolliFication Dance
Today marks the Warren Engine Company anniversary with a private celebration in the engine house. The event replaces the usual public dance with a members only social featuring ample food and drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Engine Company
Artesian well progress reported for state project
Progress on the state artesian well continues with an expected 100 feet down by morning. Three eight hour shifts are employed and work will continue until completion. A crowd gathered to watch the progress and express approval of the job. A republican central committee member noted the house being fixed up with a new coat of paint. A Custer party drew a good crowd and funds support a worthy cause. A stallion owned by Peterson Ayers had its tongue amputated in a successful operation by Dr Price yesterday and will recover in days.
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O. K. Jes
Republican Central Committee
Peterson [Ayers
Shape
Ecker
Milwaukee
Carler
King
Henry Uihlein
Reno
McGurn
Gungernmuster
Emporium
Carson City
Nevada
Carnival Features Stadium Acts At Reno Nevada
The carnival advertises a 4000 seat Stadium under a large tent with 24 big circus acts each performance. Nat Reiss presents first class, up to date entertainment claimed to be new to Reno and Nevada. A Thursday cyclone struck Gold Hill causing roof damage and debris flying toward the V T depot with estimated losses near $200.
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Nevada
Nat Reiss
Reno
Gold Hill
Cahill
Fred Strauss
Tom Williams
James Cahill
Henry Tebener
Enterprise
Congressional irrigation party visits Reno and Hazen
A large Congressional delegation from the Senate and House arrives in Reno by special train to view the Truckee river irrigation project and the new canal. They proceed to Hazen to witness water turning into the canal, attend a banquet at Reno, and are hosted by reclamation officials. The group includes senators Newlands Flint and Dubois, representatives Mondell and Cooper, and other notable figures with extensive railroad and agricultural ties.
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Congressional Party
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Reno
Hazen
Riverside Hotel
West
Reclamation Service
Truckee
C. J. Blencherd
Washington
D. C
Francis G. Newlands
Nevada
United States
Frank P. Flint
California
Fred Dubois
Idaho
Frank W. Mondell
Wyoming
Alien F Cooper
Pennsylvania
William A. Reeder
Kansas
Wesley L. Jones
James J. Parker
Interior Department
Funeral for Rita Jones Draws Family Attendance
Funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the family home in the northern town area. Rev. J. B. Darneille conducted services as floral tributes offered comfort to grieving parents.
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Rita Jones
Little Rita Jones
J. B. Darneille
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Judge
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Miss Fitzgerald
Redding
Root
Hart
Brrigate
Fallon
Congressional
Donglass
Hawthorne
S. P
Sacramento
Crex
Carnets
F. W. Day
J. Walsh
Joe Platt
Continental Tailors
Pioneer
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Burlington
Mes
Michaels-Stern
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