Political conventions loom in Nevada as parties set dates
The Democratic State convention will convene September 11 at 11 in Reno’s Marketin theatre with Sam Pickett calling order. Eight delegates mostly favor Senator Pittman, one from Eureka opposes unanimous nomination. Republicans plan September 11 at 11 in the T and D theatre with George Sanford presiding, Ninety delegates listed with Platt leading, Norcross and Howe trailing.
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Marcetin
Reno
Sam Pickett
Democratic State Central Committee
Key Pittman
Hureka
Pittman
Republican State Executive Committee
Tve
Vntro
George Sanford
Platt
Norcross
Howe
Carson
Prominent Nevada Instructor Hamill Murdered Near Twin Falls
News from Carson City reports the murder of F. Thomas Hamill, vice principal of Carson City High School. His body was found near his homestead cabin south of Twin Falls, Idaho, after a head blow. Two brothers aged 11 and 12 confessed to the crime, saying Hamill surprised them during a cabin robbery. The body was sent to his parents in Legion, Virginia.
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Carson City
F. Thomas Hamill
Whch
Twin Falls
Kale
Lishone
Tamil
Jessie Mitchell
Ole
Nad
Mevreery
Carson Ly
Tarre
Harold ‘Lovelace
Lere
T. F. Hamill
Carson
Nev
Hamill
Legioner
LeBaron Prison Escape Shot Survives Wounded
Carson City News reports LeBaron, wounded while attempting an escape, survived initial fears of death. Though weak, he eats, smokes, and dresses, prompting fear he may recover and pose further danger to others in Carson City.
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LeBaron
Carson
Carson City News
Red Sox Defeated by Blue Legs in Wednesday Game
The Blue Legs defeated the Red Sox 2 to 1 at Recreation Park last Wednesday despite fielding only seven players. Hal Chase Scott led the Red Sox offense in the fourth inning before the visitors pulled ahead and held on for the win.
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RED Sox
Recreation Park
Hal Chase Scott
Nevada cattle stock gifted to University herd
Six Hereford heifers aged two years, valued at $8000, were added to the University of Nevada herd held by rancher John H. Cazier of Wells. The gift marks the first step in a cooperative plan by Nevada cattlemen and the university to improve statewide livestock quality. The stock will be bred and the resulting stock used by ranchers to boost herd value. The university already has a strong collection of high bred stock and will continually expand it through this program.
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John H. Cazier
Wells
Nevada Cattlemen’s Association
University
United States
Eureka Sentinel
Wrecks Averted by Block Signals at Elko
High wind moved a boxcar from a side track onto the main line near Elko on Saturday, triggering the automatic electric block system. Passenger train No. 10, two miles out, stopped as the signal warned of danger and a flagman checked the track. The car was switched back and the train continued, demonstrating the block system prevented a possible serious wreck.
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Elko List
Elio
Sale of Todian Lands at Willits California
The Secretary of the Interior announces a public sale of undisposed lands in the Round Valley Indian Reservation at Willits, California, starting August 29, 1916 at 1 a.m. Purchasers must pay at least one third down with the remainder in two equal installments at 5 percent interest on deferred payments. The land is mountainous with brush and timber, mainly for firewood, including madrona and oaks, with Douglas fir of limited value. A schedule of lands and details are available from the U.S. Land Offices in San Francisco and Eureka.
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Secretary of the Interior
Willits
California
Round Valley Indian Reservation
Madrona
U.S
San Francisco
Eureka
Calfornia
Panaca Prospects Bright Says George Edwards
George Edwards, a leading Panaca citizen, visited to bring Henry and Mortis Bowling home. He reports a very bright outlook with a second foot water flow to be piped into town, improved crops, and a bountiful harvest. He notes irrigation prospects south of Panaca and general prosperity.
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George Edwards
Panaca
Henry
Mortis Bowling
Mr. Edwards
Mining institutes unite over Mexican Metallurgy absorption
New York Aug 24 The American Institute of Mining Engineers announced its absorption of the Mexican Institute of Mining and Metallurgy to form the Mexican section of the American organization. The move unites two historic bodies, expanding cross border technical cooperation and professional accreditation.
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New York
American Institute of Mining
Mexican Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
American Organization
Accusé Railroads of Playing for Time
Washington August 24 railroad employers' committee shows unrest at delays in negotiations with President Wilson. An employees meeting demanded immediate action while leaders adjourned. Some urged leaving the Brotherhood Nheids to strike if the plan was not accepted. Meeting adjourned till ten tomorrow morning. Presidents talks with Newlands and Adamson about increasing ICC membership. Senate leader Newlands would push the bill. none concrete on an overtime law unless courts fail.
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Washiington
Wilson
Brotherhood
Nheids
Ovelock
Newlands
Adamson
Interstate Commerce
Congress
Ely Miners Demand Better Protection After Mine Deaths
In the Ely district miners refuse to return to the Ruth mine following the accidental deaths of two men. Rumors of a strike circulate as workers press for eight hour shifts, a $4.50 minimum wage, and no overtime. They demand regulated shouting times and that only skilled bosses and workers operate mine motors during shift changes.
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Ruth
Ely
Carson
County Assessors Hold First Session in Carson City
Carson City hosted the state board of equalization with sheriffs from all counties in attendance. Protests over land valuations were heard, notably the Perry Evans and Capt NX Mayer case regarding 160000 acres in Bike County, deemed excessive by their estate interests. The board adjourned the matter for further advisement.
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Carson
Cotticio
State Board of Equalization
Senate
Hednesatves
Perry Evans
NX. Ik. Mayer
Dauply
Biko
Lander
Eureka
Conesting
Bike County
Carson City News
Congress man Roberts to present plags bing sci
A special Women’s Belief Corps meeting passed a resolution asking Congress man W G Roberts to deliver the presentation speech for the silk flags procured by Nevada corps for the battleship Nevada. The silver service presentation was assigned to Senator Key Pittman, with the big punch bowl and silverware to officers. The flags and silverware will be shipped to Washington soon.
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Women's Belief Corps
W. G. Roberts
Nevada
Senators Fund
Congress
Boyle
Key Pittman
Washington
Carson News
Salt Lake Route Renamed Los Angeles and Salt Lake
The San Pedro name is dropped from the Salt Lake route as the company adopts the Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad Company title. The change aims to shorten names and reduce billing errors by removing S P initials. San Pedro is now part of Los Angeles, so the harbor terminus is no longer listed.
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San Pedro
Salt Lake
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
American Institute expands Mexico mining ties
The Mexican Institute’s affairs, moved through national turmoil, will be financed by the American Institute which gains more than two hundred of Mexico’s best-trained mining experts. This boosts the American Institute’s total to over 6,500 members.
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Mexican Institute
American Institute
Mexico
Industrial School Farming Yields High Oats Per Acre
At Elko industrial school oats reach four and a half feet, yield two and a half tons per acre or over 156 bushels, worth $109.20 at seven cents a bushel. Boys appear content with relaxed discipline and more privileges, per Clark County Review.
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Elko
Clark County Review
Nevada slogan contest features hammer motto
A Nevada resident proposes Use Your Hammer to Build as a state slogan. He submitted the idea this morning to the Commercial Club contest committee along with about 25 other slogans and trademarks. The committee offers a new prize for the best slogan and a $200 prize for the best trademark.
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Nevada
Commercial Club
Slogan Contest Draws Early Submissions From Readers
Last Wednesday kicked off a slogan contest with about 20 suggestions so far, some with drawings. The committee expects to pick an apt line by the September 1 deadline. Sample entries include Trade at Home and You'll Have a Home, Nevada Home Bus Making a Gain for Everyone, Nevada Assures Prosperity andears, Hometrade Dollars Bring Homeland Wealth, Hone Buying Assures Prosperity.
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Nevada
Reng Gazette
Old Meld Plted Flotation Plant In Operation
Goldfield Consolidated Mines reports its new 1000 ton flotation plant will be fully in operation soon. The initial 500 ton unit has run at 450 to 500 tons daily with high metal extraction. Minor adjustments to the flotation equipment are expected before reaching full capacity of about 1,000 tons per day with at least 92 percent gold and 99 percent copper recovery. bullion production should rise significantly once established.
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Goldfield Considated Mines Company
Ween
Sete
Goldield ‘Tribune
Well Known Man Dies In Denver
Willis D. Prewitt died in Denver on July 19, 1916. Born in Paris, Missouri in 1869, he taught school 13 years after moving west and married Lilian Campbell. Survived by widow, daughter Juanita, son Wendell, a brother, sister, and mother. was a member of Masonic lodge and Highland Christian church.
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Willis D. Prewitt
Denver
Calo
Paris
Lillian Campbell
Coronel Campbell
Missouri
Upton
Prewitt
Henry M. ‘Teller Lodge No. 144
A. F & Alm
Modern Woodmen
Highland Christian Church
Juanita
Wendell B
General Funston backs withdrawal of American troops
A War Department requested report shows General Punston recommending withdrawal of Pershing’s expeditionary force from Mexico. State and War officials aim to follow the chief military advisor’s views, though premature publication may complicate border guarantees. Administration plans recall of Pershing’s force are assumed to be in place.
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General Punston
Mexico
War Department
Joint Commission
State Department
Pershing
Munston
Funston
General Pershing
State
Path of Prospector Not Strewn With Roses
An extended admonition on mining promotion and the dangers of dealing with so called investors. The author urges perseverance for prospectors, warns against flashy promoters, and notes how inflated claims, risk aversion, and deceit can undermine honest effort in mining ventures.
State Fair Highlights Fallon Attractions Attract Visitors
Visitors to Fallon state fair September 11 to 16 will see stock and varied agricultural exhibits plus the Lahontan dam. The dam stands 120 feet high and stores 290000 acre feet of water for irrigation of the Nine Million Dollar Farm. Other Truckee Carson project features make a visit worthwhile.
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Fallon
Lahontan
Tnele Sam
Truckee-Carson
Conferees Turn to Draft Protocols for Border Operations
The commission, promptly agreed to at the meeting, plans drafting a protocol to govern future border operations. They will investigate causes of bandit raids and consider other warlike matters they choose to address.
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University OF Nevada
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