Official Count of the Primary Election Ballots
The state wide canvass shows Pittman leading the Democratic senator race with a large delegate majority. In the Republican contest Sam Platt leads opponents who dispute a pledged majority while Platt claims sixty or more delegates. Lincoln county faces a split delegation with KE Kahn leaning Platt and M L Lee backing Norcross. Pat McCarran exits the race and pledges support for Pittman in the coming election.
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Key Pittman
Pat McCarran
Sam Platt
Messrs. Howe
Noterons
Platt
Didates
Lincoln County
KE. Kahn
Newlands
M. L. Lee
Norcross
Pittman
Precinct Delegates Vote Details in Local Elections
No primary of either party held at Hiko. No Republican primary held at Elgin. No Socialist primary held in the county. Precinct numbers 65 69 57 40 9 190 188 192 noted for delegate voting.
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Hiko
Elgin
County Delegates At County Board Grant Voting Precincts
County commissioners authorized new voting precincts at Comet Freiberg and Camp Valley and appointed registration and election officers for each precinct. It is expected a panel precinct will be authorized next meeting, bringing total to 17 counties.
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Comet
Freiberg
Camp Valley
Frank R.donahue
Harry Johnson
Tom Higbee
Orson Haight
F. R. Donahue
Clara Johnson
Ore Shipment From Highland District Car In Transit
Willard and Sam Ivie have ore in transit to smelters from their Highland district property. Prince Consolidated shipments report 0.25 car loads this week, with A. H. Norris listed among consignors. Republica ore totals from Prince E N Mitchell and others.
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Willard
Sam Ivie
Highland District
S— Prince Consolidated
Prince E.N. Mitchell
A. H. Norris
Revenue bill debate at Byrtonville mill echoes western gain
Washington Aug. 16 The Democratic caucus completed work on the revenue bill with a key fight over a tax on raw material for munitions. Senator Pittman led western opposition, winning a 5 percent net profit tax on materials for munitions and a one year sunset, exempting mines. Mines not direct sellers. conference fight looms. Prince Consolidated officials arrived discussing Bullionville mill success and metallurgical advances led by Prof. Ralston at the new plant.
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Washington
Simmons
Senate
Pittman
Nevada
House
Kitchin
Senator Pittman
Attorney General Opinion on Independent Candidate Petitions
The attorney general rules that delegates to state or county conventions may not sign petitions for independent candidates and that anyone seeking nomination at a convention cannot sign such petitions. Independent petitions must be filed by September and cannot use the name of any party existing at the last election.
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Thatcher
Reno Gazette
Woman candidate for commissioner in Lander county
Mrs Janet Dory announced she will run for county commissioner of Lander county for the long term on the Democratic ticket. She was appointed by Governor Loyle after the death of her husband and will seek the same office in the current race as reported by the Humboldt Star.
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Janet Dory
Lander County
Loyle
Humboldt
County Fair Dates Set Across Iron Garfield and Washington
Iron county fair will be at Panguitch September 4 to 6 while St George hosts September 6 to 8 and Cedar City September 12 to 14. Richfield plans a fair about a week later. Iron County Record reports July state liquor license fees totaling 212.50.
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Iron
Garfield
Washington County
Pangulteh
St. George
Cedar City
Richfield
Iron County
Dan J. Ronnow
James Ryan to seek re election as county commissioner
Announcement states James Ryan, Caliente resident and major property owner, will run for re election to the county commission on the Democratic ticket. He is finishing his third term as commissioner with no current opposition indicated from Republicans or Socialists, suggesting no challenger at convention day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ryan
Ryan
Caliente
Republican Party
Socialist Party
No Mobilization Of Nevada Troops Ordered In 1916
War department revokes earlier authority to mobilize Nevada militia. Adjutant General Sullivan announces no new mobilization, stating Nevada has sufficient local recruits but lacking permanency for troops. Recruiting will be discontinued. Governor Boyle appoints delegates to the American Prison Association meeting in Buffalo, NY, in October.
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Nevada
War Department
Treens
Sullivan
Washington
Maurice J. Sullivan
Boyle
D.S. Dickerson
William Maxwell
8. H. Day
American Prison Association
Buffalo
State board to review county assessments in Carson
State tax rate falls to 46 cents down 17.8 percent and the state valuation may reach 175 million as 80 percent of property value is taxed this year. The state board of equalization will meet in Carson to revise county rolls and ensure revenue targets, with contingency steps if needed. Last year 70 percent was taxed and 152 million was valued. in 1812 the state valued 91 million at 66 cents.
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State Board of Equalization
State Tax Commission
Carson
Keno Gazette
Phil Mathews Announces Candidacy for County Commissioner
Phil Mathews, a longtime Panacea resident, prominent property owner, and respected taxpayer, confirms his bid for the Democratic nomination for county commissioner long term. He pledges an economic, businesslike administration and says voters know him well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil
Mathews
Panacea
Nevada Cavalrymen May Go to Utah
Nevada enlistments for border service likely shift to Utah or California units of the national guard. Recruiting officer Curry in Reno was told by Utah Adjutant General Wedgewood that Nevada men will be accepted individually by Utah cavalry, and California’s Adjutant General Thomas advised acceptance in California. Godbe A H Godbe W Pitts and Melvin D Naylor left yesterday for Groome on mining business to inspect the Groome property and district.
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Nevada Cavalry
Utah
California
National Guard
Curry
Reno
Wedgewood
Nevada
Utah Cavalry
Thomas
Godbe
A. H. Godbe
W.pitts
Melvin D. Naylor
Groome
Nevada Consolidated Reports June Quarter Profits
Nevada Consolidated shows a June quarter ending profit of 4 853 dollars on 24 091 021 pounds of eb and 19 160 274 pounds in views. Profits rose from 2 781 817 dollars in the prior quarter with earnings computed on a per pound basis at 9.65 cents, depreciation cost 7.78 cents. The Deseret News notes average monthly production of 240 pounds and mentions copper production costs after depreciation and charges.
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Nevada
Darter
Deseret News
Nevada Cavalry Volunteers Discharged Amid Confusion
A Reno meeting between Lieut-Gov Maurice J van adjutant-general and Captain-designate J R Curry clarified that the discharge order came from the War Department via San Francisco and Carson City. Curry outlined pay, per diem, and clothing provisions for recruits and recounted Ken Reno volunteers used at Verdi fire receiving partial pay after notable service.
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Nevada Cavalry
Reno
Maurice J. van
J. R. Curry
Sullivan
War Department
Francisco
Carson Cit
Crufting Offeer Curry
Curry
Washoe
Churchill Counties
Verdi
Adjutant-General Office
Frem
Carson City
Utah
California
National Guards of States
Gazette
Picnic at Cathedral Gulch Hosts 25 Guests
A moonlit gathering at Cathedral Gulch last evening hosted by Mrs. Fred Stephenson and Miss Ruth Quirk brought about 25 guests. Attendees arrived by auto from nearby towns and were served by a local man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stephenson
Ruth Quirk
Cathedral Gulch
Prince King
Bulllonville
Pangea
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