Local county politics heat up ahead of primary
The county gears up for Tuesday’s primary with a crowded field for sheriff and delegates. James A. Nesbit joins the race for the Democratic nomination, a split slate develops among precincts, and Republican contenders vie for state convention delegates. Incumbent and new candidates contest seats across Lincoln County, including Caliente and Panaca as the party lines firm up before the county convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cireles
James A. Nesbit
Sherry
Jim
Ploele
Pittman
United States
Pat McCarran
Lincoln County
Henry H. Lee
Gee
M. Senter
W. T. Stewart, Sr
Republican Party
M. Il, Lee
Henry Mathews
Judge Norcross
BE. Kahn
Pat Devlin
Sam Platt
Nevada
West Smith
Calienge
Repubicans
Comin
Clover Valley
Elgin
Alamo
Inko
Deer Lodge
Comparison In Expenses Nevada Counties
Figures of interest for taxpayers statewide show county budgets for 1914 1915 and 1916 as filed with the Nevada Tax Commission. The two year rise in estimated county government expenses exceeds 800000 dollars. The estimates for each county cover the three-year period and district specials for 1919.
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Nevada
Churchills Bee
Clark Oe
Douglas
Eureka Ape
Humboldt A
Lander On On
Lincoln
Lyon Ae Os
Ormsby
Annie
Nrtaaeene
Coun- Mineral
Washoe
Churchill
White Pine
Clark
Teveye
Esmeralda
Humboldt
Vander
Te Sessions
Powell's Version of the Fight for Sheriff and Farm Aid
The text outlines annual apportionments of funds to states for road and rural delivery development, noting sums for 1919 and 1920 and the inclusion of population and mileage factors. It mentions an additional $1,000,000 yearly for ten years for rural road development in National Forests and requires yearly announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Lee
Pansea
Sheriff Felt
Lviaz
Jim Nesbitt
Chris Christensen
al. Emerick
Roy Orr
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
Siptet
Alazama
Arizona
Hee
Arkansas
Wallfora
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Surat
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Missouri
Montana
Hoag
Oregon
Pennsylvania i
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Vexas Ry
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Eta
Apportionment of School Funds of the State
Ballots and supplies for the upcoming primary election were printed and distributed by the county records office. Sheriff Ronnow departed with the materials for Pitaha and Caliente, while Deputy Rex Mathews handles Palitansgat Valley Elgin and Clover Valley deliveries. Ronnow plans return for northern precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Record Job Printing Department
Hoon
Culverwell
Ronnew
Pitata
Caliente
Palitansgat Valley
Elgin
Clover Valley
Rex Mathews
Jonnow
Republicans Lead in Reno Registration
Registration books closed for the primary show 2972 names in Reno with 1752 Republicans and 1100 Democrats. Of total 1066 registered voters are women. Sparks totals rise to 620 with Republicans ahead of Democrats by 23 and 220 Sparks registrants are women.
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Reno
Soenliste
Sparks
Iteno Gazvette
Calipornians Eye Atlas Property Exploration
W Spencer Black of Los Angeles arrived to examine Atlas Mining property in Jack Rabbit district for eastern option holders. T W Taylor, Atlas large shareholder, accompanied him. Fred Markwell and another Californian visited from LA to inspect the district for potential investments. Joe Powers builds a refrigerating plant above the Record office to store beer and ice, with an expected cost around 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Spencer Black
Los Angeles
Atlas Mining Company
Atlas
T. W. Taylor
Atlas Company
Fred Markwell
California
Ford
Markwell
Joe Powers
Htecord
Hoodoo day brings mine related accidents and near misses
A string of mishaps marks a turbulent day in Prophets with a bus rollover injuring Lew Gillispie and a broken collarbone for a miner. A runaway team and gasoline fire threaten town before fire crews and mining workers avert disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesa Hour
Willian Culverwell
Culverwell Brothers
Jennie Wilcox
Lew Gillisple
Court House
Harry L. Parker
Phoebe-Bristol
Kristenaen
Mr. Parker
Parker
Mr. Christensen
Christensen
Terra Firma
Jack Rabbit
Atlanta-dome Mining Company
J. W. Pratt
Hodges-Cook Mercantile
Main Street
Prince Consolidated
Delmne
Groome Extension Mining Co Organized
The Groome Extension Mining Co owners of several claims near the Big Groome property held their organization meeting and elected W. C. Browne president H. L. Parker vice president and B. L. Smith secretary and treasurer They plan rapid development and offer a small block of treasury shares to the public at ten cents per share See ad in another column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groome Extension Mining Co
Big Groome
W. C. Browne
H. L. Parker
B. L. Smith
Treasury
Fourth of July funds fall short for bills
The Fourth of July committees raised about $500 but overspent on the barbecue and sports events. The executive committee found funds in the bank covered only 80 percent of remaining bills and sent checks at that rate to satisfy outstanding claims.
Prince Consolidated declares 5 cent dividend
Officials announce a quarterly dividend of five cents a share totaling five hundred six thousand dollars. Payment on September 1 to stock of record August 24 raises Prince Con dividends to three hundred thousand dollars. Dividends equal thirty cents per share on one million shares. The Piobhe mine ships about 3500 tons weekly to Utah smelters while Bullionville's new 200 ton mill processes ore from 125000 ton dumps, expected to boost profits.
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Con Utah
Allan H. Rogers
Yuba
van Wagenen
The
Prince Consolidated
Prince Con
Piobhe
Utah
Bullionville
Deseret News
Also Mentioned on This Page
N. Mitchell
A. H. Norris
George
Dan J. Ronnow
Dan
William Hammond
Democratic Party
Powell
Federal Road
Shrierf Ronnow
Suptes
Lwreh
Henveralda
Borel
Herout
Calipornians
Amalgamated
Groome Extension Company
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