Prince Consolidated Mine to Build Rail Line at Once
Work begins on the Prince Consolidated mine railroad with contracts soon to invite bids for grading and track laying. The line aims to operate by May 1, 1912, costing an estimated 100000 to 140000 dollars and serving multiple mines along a nine mile route through Pioche district. T. J. Diving directs construction with H B Fuller supplying five thousand survey stakes for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prine
T. J. Diving
Blyine
Bingham & Garfield
Utah Copper Company
Bivins
Murray
Highland District Mines Benefit From New Road
The new road will greatly aid Highland district mines by cutting wagon haul in half and removing the worst road sections. Mendha mine will see downhill pull and about a three mile haul, with many properties set to gain. The Prince road may boost mining in Pioche and Nevada Linh group reorganization aims for active, large scale production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Mining
Mendha
Highland District
Prince Road
Pioche
Nevada Linh
Probe Shoul
Nevada
Railroad News Sparks Elation in Pioche Era of Prosperity Nears
The start of work on the Prince Toad road brings renewed optimism to Pioche as railroad builders herald a new era. Officials note the Caliente and Pioche branch could boost traffic for the San Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake line, reversing prior complaints about business from the Pioche district. A holiday event mentions a Christmas tree on December 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proche
Pioche
San Pedro, Los Angeles, & Salt Lake
Nevada attracts attention in the East
The eastern states are feeling Nevada’s publicity with a Boston Post note that Nevada tops New York and Massachusetts in educational spending per pupil. The annual count highlights Nevada’s higher per capita education expenditure surpassing major states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
East
Lasud
Boston Post
Sam
New York State
New York
Massachusetts
Peace and Honor in Arbitration Debate and Local Notices
Excerpt carries a Theodore Roosevelt quote on arbitration and non binding promises. Followed by local election reports from Pioche Odd Fellows Miriam Rebekah and St John lodges with officers, Y P S E bazaar results, and notes on Will Garrison and regional bank directors visiting Pioche as the Bank of Pioche shows strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Gam
Theodore Roosevelt
Odd Fellows
Pioche
Chas
Lee Horsey
W. E. Bailey
W. M. Chung- Wan
A. A. Carman
Government Refuses Fish Ladder at Derby Dam
The Nevada state fish commission reports the Interior Department will not build a new fish ladder at Derby dam. The grade and base eddy render the ladder inadequate for migrating trout during spawning. As a result, large trout from the lake cannot reach spawning beds, though a wire netting along the ladder sides was offered.
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Nevada State Fish Commission
Interior Department
Washington
Derby Dam
State Supreme Court prepares index for historic law volumes
The team works on the index which will complete the two volumes totaling about 2700 pages. Jurists expect finish early next week making the publication the most complete law book ever edited in the region. Supreme judges have voted on the matter.
Lincoln High to Play Eighth-Grade Pioche Team Today
The Lincoln High School basketball squad will face a Pioche school eighth-grade team this afternoon on the Pioche campus. It’s billed as Pioche’s first basketball game and is highly anticipated by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln High School
Pioche
Pioch
Ploche
Local Officials and Officials Travel Amid Absence of Governor
Lieutenant Governor Ross holds the executive chair in Governor Oddie's absence and hints the governor will return from the east soon. Carl Schmidt is assessing Bristol mining claims for W. B. Harrison. Miah Day of Pithmore Utah, brother of Mrs Dr T C Duckworth, was in the city earlier this week. Under Sheriff Jake Johnson traveled to Atlanta on official business.
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Ross
Oddie
Ee Carl Schmidt
Bristol
W. B. Harrison
Neee
Miah Day
Pithmore
Utah
Mra
T. C. Duckworth
Jake Johnson
Atlanta
Husbands and Wives Say Women Should Not Be Pressed
A quote from Mrs. Wilson Woodrow discusses balance in marriage roles. She argues wives should not demand absolute conformity from husbands and that a sweet, affectionate woman need not be logical. The piece reflects early 20th century views on marital expectations and affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Maeterlinck
Wilson Woodrow
Supply and Demand and Tariff Distortions
Attorney General Wickersham argues that free market prices are not achieved in the United States due to artificial protective tariffs. He says government restraint on imports distorts supply and demand, creating unfair competition and prices shaped by limited dealers rather than broad rivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickersham
Parker and Friel Secure Valuable Lease
Parker and Friel take a lease on the Bamberger ground beside the Day mine at Jack Rabbit. They plan ore shipments soon with transport arranged via Receiver Freudenthal of the Poche Pacific railroad to Ploche. The partners, former Day mine staff, expect high grade copper ore across the lower Day workings.
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H.C. Parker
Patrick Friel
Jack Rabbit
C. B. Wantland
Southern Pacific Land Department
San Bran
al Cisco
Los Angeles
Reno Journal
Immed
Wantland
Bambergers
Nevada Utah
District Court
Bamberger
Betol Company
Messrs Parker and Friel
Positinn
Bamberberg
Freudenthal
Poche Peaitie
Leas
Ploche
Day-Bristol Company
Baby born with deformed left arm near Ely
A baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Sears near the Gallagher feed yard in Ely appears to have the left arm amputated about two inches below the elbow. The right hand shows twitching but the infant is otherwise healthy. Father works as an asbestos laborer at McGill. mother is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Kelley of Cobre. Dr. Brock notes this is the first such malformation he has seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely Mon
F. C. Sears
Gallagher
McGill
Nevada Eyes Agricultural Boom Amid Mining and Irrigation Growth
A 1912 assessment predicts Nevada will become a balanced economy blending farming, stock raising, and mining. Irrigation projects in the Truckee Carson district show promise, dry farming expands with scientific methods, and underground water development alongside eastern capital inflows spur colonization and land sales. States like Utah and Wyoming model arid farming success, while Pacific coast buyers and intermountain demand grow.
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Nevada
Truckee-Carson
Utah
Wyoming
Southern Pearfire
State Bureau of Immigration
Chicago
Western Governors
East
Eastern Capitalate
California
Pacific Coast
Omaha
Nevada interest draws large crowds in Chicago lecture
Charles Norcross, chairman of the Nevada Irrigation Industrial and Cultural Commission, spoke to about 3500 people in Chicago this week. Though slated for three talks, he was asked to give seven. He was also asked to lecture on Nevada at the pavilion outside the land show.
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Chicago
Ant
Middle West
Nevada
Charles Norcross
Nevada Irrigation Industrial and Cultural Commission
Norcross
Nevard
Elko Free Press
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Prince Consolidated Mine
Nero
The
Prince Consolidated Mining Company
Cab’ Jente & Pioche
Ploche Depot
Chicago Nevada
Ploche Mines
Ely Valley
Pioche Metals Mining Co
Pioche Métals
Pioche Metals
Pioche Demijohn
Gold & Silver Prince
Golden Prince
Pioche Coalition Mines Company
Pioche King
Missouri Prince
Virginia Louise
Prince Consolidated
Mantern Prince
Centennial Pioche
Re Road
Prince Consolidated Company
San Pedro Los Angeles & East Lake
Highland District Mines
CON. Railroad
St.John Lodge No. 18
A. Thompson
F. P. Thompson
J. H. Deck
E. Kahn
Union Sunday School
Will
Ely County
Garrison
Ely
Tim
White Pine
George B. Greenwood
Milford
N. P. Ipson
Beaver
Bank of Pioche
Parker and Friel
Virginia Enterprise
Oac
B. A. Palmer
Las Vegas
Piocht
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