Ore Rates Conference Sees Prospects For Revival
Nevada miners and railroad officials met in Carson City on November 1 and 19 to discuss reducing ore freight rates. The exchange yielded cautious optimism for rate cuts that could revive mining in Plodhe Eureka districts, with attorneys and editors noting growing support from railroad representatives and Public Service Commission chair Shaughnessy for a formal hearing if a case is prepared.
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R. BR
Shaughnessy
Public Service Commission
Carson City
Nevada
W. F. Lincoln
Union Pacific
Brespeetin
E. C. D. Marriage
Picebe Ri Ord
Reno
A. Grant Miller
Plodhe
Eureka
Miller
Chirman M. Shyupmessy
Public Service Opmimisaion
Conference on ore rates draws mining and rail interests
Nevada ore rate conference before the public service commission revealed broad support for rate readjustment to revive shipments. Speakers from Pioche Reno and Las Vegas pressed for lower smelter and freight costs, noting that high rates hinder output and force shift to cyanide processing. Railroads and smelters warned rate changes must reflect quantity and production, with miners detailing reduced tonnage and profits under present schedules.
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Nevada
Public Service Commission
Ploche
J. C. Brimblay
United States Smelting and Refining Company
Salt Lake City
Midvale
Utah
Walker
Reno and Humboldt
Commeres
Henry Rives
Mine Operators’ Association
Joseph Wilson
Yerington
Lyon County
Shaughnessy
Hom
Anmuanirananstead
Mlso
Coe
Tonopah
Goldfeld
Luning
Goldfield
Oene
Hallmark
Southern Pacific
Jrailroads
Rivers
F. H. Walker
Public Service Commisahon
Interstate Commer Mission
J. C. Brumblay
United States Refining Company
Ruby Hill
Eureka
Brumblay
Snyder
Pioche
Pean
Enes
Pioche District Ore Shipments Rise Amid Freight Rate Debates
Debate over ore freight rates drives Pioche district attention as shipments from Black Metals and Bristal Silver Mines show growth. Officials note lower smelting costs and anticipated freight relief could boost winter shipments. testimony highlights disparities in value based rates between Nevada routes and other lines.
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Frelett
Nevada Miners Seek Lower Ore Freight Rates
Nevada miners gained optimism after a Carson City public service commission hearing on ore freight rates. Strong miner representation from prospectors to operators pressed for lower rates, especially on high grade ore. The consensus: hearings provided valuable information and higher grade ore rates may be moderated to aid mining interests statewide.
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Nevada
Carson City
Union Pacific
Temporary rate made permanent for Pioche ores to Utah smelters
Freight rates for ores from Pioche to Utah smelters are now permanent. Less than carload shipments may be sent at 130 percent of these rates. A Carson City conference spurred a Pioche Commercial Club review of the rates. The value tiers and minimums specify under 30 value the 80.00 pound minimum, over 30 value the 40,000 pound minimum, with sub 40,000 pounds billed as less than carload.
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Scott
Ploche
Henry Rives
Nevada
P. A. Simon
Pioche
Utah Smelfters
Pioche Conmmercial Club
Carson City
Orr Wins Suit for Promissory Note Judgment
In the district court case R R Orr versus W A Smith and Peter Buel, judgment was entered against defendant W A Smith for 769 08 plus costs for collection of a promissory note.
Ex-Governor of Texas Submits Rail Rate Figures
Former Texas governor James E Ferguson criticizes railroad charges as robbery. He cites an Attic oil shipment near Houston at 30 miles with $200 per barrel rate and $75 freight, totaling about 40 percent of freight value. He estimates one train of 80 cars earning $4,000 for hauling the train.
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James E. Ferguson
Texas Attic Company
Houston
Sheoks
Chargbarrel
Institute marks week for twelfth district teachers
About one hundred teachers attended the Institute held at the High School auditorium. Sessions featured lectures and discussions by W. J. Hunting Mark Keppel and F. W. Traner. Teachers from Nye Lincoln and Clark Counties, and distant towns like Tonopah and Pioche joined, with music acts and social events enriching the program.
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Institute
W. J. Hunting
Mark Keppel
Los Angeles
F. W. Traner
Department of Education
Our State University
Nye
Lincoln
Clark
Tonopah
Pioche
Moapa Valley
Mary Ford
Glee Club
Overton
Lag Vesaaffleh
Rowe
Las Vvgas Grammar School
Misa Carlton
Oeu Feachera
Helen Sewart
Rural Telegraph Link Connects Bagtt Round Valleys Ploche
A 17 mile new rural telephone line links Bagtt and Round Valleys with Ploche. The system will greatly benefit Ploche and the surrounding communities it serves as a public communication improvement.
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Bagtt
Round Valleys
Ploche
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