Editorial on railroad rate delays and the commissions role
The piece argues the interstate commerce commission should not rush to judge proposed railroad rate increases. It notes testing, testimony, and review can take months, risking business blockades. It favors public justice over party advantage and calls for caution before further rate restrictions on railroads.
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Flanigan Seeks U S Senate Seat Against Newlands
Nevada voters face a Democratic primary choice between Patrick L. Flanigan of Reno and incumbent Francis G. Newlands. The appeal argues Newlands, a Californian by birth and long-time senator, should be replaced to honor a native Nevadan.
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Francis G. Newlands. Nevadnans
Patrick L. Flanigan
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Colonel Maxson For Congress In Nevada Campaign
The piece promotes Colonel H. B. Maxson as a vigorous Republican candidate for Congress in Nevada. It lauds his long party service and hard work, predicting he will be a diligent representative if elected. The column also cites varied opinions on urban moral reputations and critiques Bryan’s words versus deeds amid political debate.
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H. B. Maxson
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Bryan
Republican chairman sees improved outlook in middle west
Taft New York October 13 The Republican national committee chair man Hitchcock reports a turn from apathy to optimism in the middle west with expected wins in Ohio Indiana and Illinois He adds Nevada critics now show strong Republican support and Hughes speeches are beneficial.
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Fearful Fall of Two Men in International Balloon Race
In Berlin on October 13, the balloon Conqueror carrying American aeronauts A. Holland Forbes and Augustus Post plunged toward the ground after a midair burst. The basket struck a house roof but Forbes and Post escaped with minor injuries as the race continued with 23 balloons from eight nations.
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Berlin
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Augustus Post
Great Britain
France
Germany
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Belgium
Italy
Spain
Schmargenberg
Burglary at Hol Wheece Store Monday Night
Local officers seek a man who broke in through a rear entrance at Hol Wheece store Monday night and stole several revolvers. Police have no leads on the thief's identity and have alerted surrounding towns to watch for any gun matching the description.
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Hol Wheece
Baseball Scores from Pacific Coast League Games
Oakland-Portland 7, San Francisco 3. Los Angeles 6, Oakland 2. The standings reflect midseason results with key performances from PCL clubs.
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Oakland
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Rancher's Wife Drowns in Vat of Wine
Santa Rosa reports a strange accident near Occidental where Mrs. George Colter, wife of a rancher, fell into a large vat of wine and suffocated. She toppled while peering into the vat and died before help could reach her. Five year old claret priced at $1.50 per gallon.
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Santa Rosa
Occidental
George Colter
Colter
H. J. Hall & Co
New U S Postage Stamps Planned With Simplified Designs
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing completed designs urged by Postmaster General Meyer for a new stamp issue. Denominations include one to fifty cents and one dollar, with two and five dollar stamps not reprinted. The first to market will be two cent stamps in November, featuring a head in an eclipse and laurel accents. Franklin on the one cent, Washington on others.
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