Mines at Thompson reopen boosting local economy
Last Monday black smoke from Lie Thompson smelter's tall stack signaled a return to full operation after a blockade. About cars of coke had been sidetracked at Ogden but supply now arrives, with ore from Mason Valley and Blue Stone expected. Work forces near 150 rising as operations resume, payrolls of at least 150,000 dollars monthly. Local stores and cottages reopen, and a saloon may reopen. commerce shows broad improvement across the district and western state communities.
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Thompson
W. J. Adams
Wonder
Eouaty
Candelaria Rises as Major Silver and Lead Camp
The Western Nevada Miner notes Candelaria, the old bonanza camp, reactivating with Lucky Hilly Boston capital. About 25 men at work, several leasers shipping regularly. Prospects look strong in 1917 with high silver and lead prices, ore strikes boosting shipments to the smelter. Mr. Simon sent 60 tons from his property and leasers rush work toward stronger production.
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Nevada
Candelaria
Bonanza
Boston
Simon
Efe
Roseate
Pack Saddle Mine Opens New Ore Body
W Fi Casson received two letters from the Pack Saddle mine superintendent in Mineral County as reported by the Carson News. The mine appears improved and requests sacks for ore from a five foot ledge recently uncovered. A high grade streak lies on both hanging and foot walls with three feet of decomposed quartz between. The entire ledge is shipping ore.
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W. Fi, Casson
Packraddle
Mineral County
Carson News
Mexican convention debates woman suffrage diversion
The Mexican constitutional convention at Quaretario has shifted to discussing woman suffrage. The Chronicle notes women could hardly fare worse than men in political power, reflecting contemporary gender rights debates.
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Quaretario
Mexico
San Francisco Chronicle
Extradition bill backed to governor with county pay role
Assemblyman Hardy's measure to let county commissioners fund extraditions for misdemeanors passed the Senate judiciary committee and moves to the Governor for signature. Hotelmen praise it as a tool to recover unpaid seaborne bills, while Harrington warned of abuse and turning criminal court into collection agencies.
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Hardy
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Harrington
Bil
Criminal Court
Between Devil and Deep Blue Sea on Equal Suffrage Battle
The Assembly judiciary committee reports unfavorably on the Susan B Anthony equal suffrage amendment. Senate action passed the joint resolution with five Democrats opposing. President Wilson and Senator Newlands influence left Democratic Senators branded against the President and Nevada Senator in this decisive debate.
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Assembly
Nevada
Roberts
Behal
Susan Bo Anthony
Senate
Wilson
Newlands
Discu Ns
Judiciary
Debate Over Senate Bill 18 Divides Assembly
In the twenty eighth session the Assembly debated Senate Bill 18 to regulate civil proceedings. Ducker of Humboldt County argued against the measure highlighting concerns over affidavits targeting judges. Hardy, another Humboldt member and judiciary committee ally, countered with strong opposition, alleging improper lobbying and questioning the act’s respect for district judges.
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Duckerof Humboldounty
Hall
Hardy
Duckers
Lumboldt
Judiciary Committee
Justices of the Peace
Measure on affidavits for judges voted down 26 to 10
The article details a measure allowing affidavits to reveal bias and aid new judges in cases. After explanations, the measure was defeated 26 to 10. Mr. Fulmer changed his vote from age to n and gave notice of reconsideration.
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Supreme Court
Fulmer
Williams gambling bill tabled in Assembly vote
The Williams gambling bill to ban all forms of games and possession of cards was tabled 17 to 15 in the Assembly. Speaker Luce refused to order a roll call, leaving no record of individual votes. Most delegations were divided, Waghoe County voted to table, and an amendment to exclude horse race betting was defeated. The Williams amendment would allow social card games for drinks or cigars if no tokens are used.
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Williams
Luce
Waghoe County
Coryell
Elko
Clark
Wives Gain Earnings Control Under Senate Bill
Senate bill No 3 grants wives control over their own earnings and those of minor children. It has passed the Senate and Assembly but must return to the House due to a statutory section error corrected by a Senate substitute. Assembly support favors prompt concurrence. bill originally by Alexander of White Pine.
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Senate
Assembly
House
Alexander
White Pine
Nevada Press Association Meeting In Carson City
The Nevada Press Association held its annual meeting at the Arlington hotel in Carson City with twelve representatives from state papers in attendance. Officers elected for the year include President George B. Rus, vice president Vail Pittman, secretary George M. Anderson, and treasurer W. W. Booth, with T. D. Van Devort and E. M. Steninger on the executive committee. The next gathering was set for Winnemucca in September.
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Press Association
Carson
Nevada Press Association
Arlington Hotel
Carson City
Winnemucca
George BR. Ruse
Vail Pittman
George M. Anderson
W. W. Booth
E. M, Steninger T. D
van Devort
Legislature Debates Venue Change Bill After Heated Session
The Senate awaited Fulmer of White Pine's motion to reconsider a venue change bill as it failed 26 to 10 with Beard absent. Fulmer, who backed the measure, altered his vote and gave notice to reconsider amid sharpAssembly exchanges involving Tardy of Humboldt and Hardy.
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Senate
Fulmer
White Pine
Beard
Washoe
Assembly Debate Over Bill Sparks Bitter Exchange
During a tense session, Dulmer and Uirdy clashed over sending a Tonopah backed bill to a committee of the whole to hear William Forman. Supporters of Hardy and Fulmer failed, Heidtman moved the previous question, and Ducker led opposition citing a southern Nevada judge and lobbying by Tonopah and Washoe attorneys. Hardy denounced the measure as a monstrosity and said it would force district judges to travel across the state.
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Dulmer
Uirdy
Assembly
Gott
William Forman
Tonopah
Carson
Duborg
Washoe
Hardy
Fulmer
Heidtman
Ducker
Humboldt
Nevada
Rabies Commission Gains Federal Backing
The state rabies commission, pending Senate action on the Assembly bill, expects cooperation from the federal government. Congressman Roberts reports an agricultural bill under debate in Congress includes 25000 to fight rabies and coyotes in the West, while the state bill allocates 30000 for each fiscal year 1917 18.
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Senate
Assembly
Carson
Roberts
Pittmay
Newlands
Congressmn
Congress
State
Regents Bill Aims to Add Two Regents by Gov
Rumor circulated Wednesday that a bill to create two additional regents for the board and require immediate gubernatorial appointment would be introduced in the Assembly this week. Regent Sullivan testified that Gov Boyle warned he would veto such a measure if enacted.
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Board of Regents
Univerist
Sullivan
Boyle
Lawmakers mull free rides bill with amendments failing
Senate and Assembly debated White's bill allowing free passes for select groups including Y M C A secretaries, widows with children, and railroad employees if approved. The Assembly accepted a Stewart amendment to cover lawmakers as a joke. Both amendments failed to pass.
Tinkering with the gambling law in Senate
A modified gambling bill introduces a ban on all forms of card playing for money and eliminates all slot machines, including those pay in trade. The measure was introduced by Senator Thatcher and referred to the judiciary committee.
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Senate
Thatcher
Judiciary Committee
Respect for Dead Priest Forces Assembly Adjournment
Out of respect for Rev. Father Gart the Assembly adjourned Wednesday afternoon until 2 o clock the day following so members could attend the funeral. A resolution providing for the action was introduced and passed in the morning.
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Father Gartland
Ludwig Ore Runs to 2000 Dollar Car Load Report
During the tenth of January ore shipped from Nevada Douglas Consolidated Copper Company properties averaged just over 200 dollars per car, totaling about 90000 dollars. Much ore ran to 12 percent metal as leaching plant operations continued and output rose. The institution plans to take ores from other properties once capacity expands from 250 to 500 tons daily.
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Nevada Douglas Consolidated Copper Company
Hardy Kangarooing Sparks Smoking Privilege Vote
In the Assembly Chamber Speaker pro tem Hardy won a motion to suspend the rule allowing him to smoke. Renfro moved to fine Hardy a box of candy for the attendants, and the motion carried. Hardy said the privilege was worth it, adding that he loves the world.
Ought to Be Killed Bill Seeks Reno Sewage Ruling
Winter of Washoe introduced a measure to repeat the pollution issue and avoid Reno sewage removal from the Truckee River unless enacted. The bill was referred to the judiciary committee for consideration.
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Winte
Washoe
Reno
Truckee
Judiciary Committee
Stamp Trade Ban Bill Moves Through Assembly
A bill prohibiting merchants from giving trading stamps or other premiums was read in the Assembly on Wednesday morning. The measure was referred to the trading and manufacturing committee for consideration.
Assembly panel considers Wilters bill for another appointment
The ways and means committee of the Assembly was asked to report again on the Wilters bill providing for the appointment of another sanity Capital. The bill was reported favorably Tuesday.
Nye man introduces Salvation Army funding measure
Tod Varney of Nye introduced a bill proposing appropriation of 2400 dollars to aid the Salvation Army. The measure aims to support the army’s work within the community.
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Tod Varney
Nye
McLeod Case Reheard in Supreme Court
The McLeod damages suit against Miller & Lux, brought over a dam on the Walker River flooding land and crops, was reheard. The original $58,000 claim was filed years ago and later set aside by the lower court. Angus McLeod’s death has delayed proceedings with Klans now representing the heirs. Miller & Lux are defended by Walter Treadwell of San Francisco and Downer of Reno.
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Supreme Court
Descenda
Anga McLeod
Miler & Lux
Carson News
Laintiff
Angus McLeod
Mack & Green
Miller & Lux
Walter Treadwell
San Francisco
Downer
Reno
Germany Open To Negotiations Suggested In Writing
A written note from the Swiss minister, received last Saturday, signaled Germany’s willingness to negotiate. At Secretary Lansing’s request the suggestion was prepared in writing and delivered Sunday night. Public figures from poets to governors addressed the nation. A man surviving on forty cents daily appears as thirty cents.
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State Department
Germany
Lansing
Copper Mountain mining site shows promise for summer
Joseph Wilson Jr a Nordyke rancher and Berkshire pig breeder visits Copper Mountain to inspect property. Gold Tribune notes mining activity by Jumbo Extension Mining and Copper Mountain Mines with a 30 foot shaft, timbering, and planned expansion. J K Tuven er reports leasers maintain steady ore output. Rand camp near Bovard also shows progress.
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Joseph Wilson, Jr
Nordyke
Berkshire
Young Wilson
Copper Mountain
Ed Lappat
Gold- Gold Tribune
Copper Mountain Mines Company
Jumbo Extension Mining Company
J. K. Tuvener
Mineral County
Praderion
Jumba Extension Company
Wilson
Rand
Bovard
Appointment of Ray Bakers Pending Mint Directors
A Washington dispatch reports Ray L. Baker of Reno Nevada has been named as director of the mint to succeed F Von Engleken, but Engleken reportedly remains in office for about four and a half years unless he resigns. Engleken may resign if chosen president of the Far Loan Bank at Columbus Ohio, though bank directors have yet to be named. Officials say Baker was named to take office immediately upon Engleken's resignation.
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Washingto
Raynvid L. Baker
Reto
Nevada
Mint
F. von Engleken
Senate
von Engleken
von Engleven
Far Loan Bank
Columba
D. C
Ant
Loan Buard
von Engteken
Baker
Nevada Governor's Highway Mission to California
Governor Boyle of Nevada sent a delegation led by State Senator Keddie to Sacramento to showcase a potential national defense highway linking Nevada and California. Four Nevadans traveled by car and train, covering Sierra Nevada in 26 hours actual time, with the mission finishing by noon. The party included Ted Sauder, Tal A. Stone, and D. E. Mart.
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Boyle
Nevada
Johnon
California
Carson
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