Interesting Talk on Timely Topics in Nevada 1920
Read, Nevada July 10 1920 reports on national politics with Las Vegas and Reno tied wit h commentary from editorials. Nods to Cottrell West side highway issues and farmer rights. Mentions Harding campaign needs and West balance of power. Concludes with critique of Republican tactics against Wilson and overall campaign dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Ington Times
Ditor Ricketts
The
Goldfield Tribune
United States Senate
Tribune
Ricketts
Ely
C. C. Cottrell
Reno
White Pine
Carson
West Side
Fay
San Francisco
Harding
West
New England
Congreman Evans
Democratic Party
Cole
J. K. Gregory
Congress
D.finch
Washington
Fitegerald A? Tonopah
Fitegerald
Grant Miller
Aind
United States
Miller
Will Hays
Cummings
Wilson
Mrs H S Pohe Leaves for East
Special to the Times from Reno Nevada July 14 reports Mrs Hl S Pohe departing after a visit with Governor and Mrs Boyle in Carson. The piece lists residents Senator Matt Penrose George Freidhoff Ht Pohe Al Springer Mert Laws Adele Vaillencottur and Dr and Mrs Masterson among Host Veringtonites. J & Gelder to arrive home tonight in a new Hupmobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Reno
Nevada
Govenor
Boyle
Carson
Ore rate dispute over Plumas county to be heard in Reno
The interstate commerce commission will hear testimony in Reno on July 26 on whether lower ore rates from Plumas county should apply to Wabuska. Mason Valley Mines Company seeks a rate cut to restart its Wabuska smelter and to develop Plumas county ore. The Western Pacific opposes lower rates. Southern Pacific favors reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumas County
Wabuska
Western Pacific
Interstate Committee Commission
Reno
New York City
Reno Gazette
Mason Valley Mites Company
Engels, Walker and Grus
Mason Valley Company
Southern Pacific Company
Utah
San Francisco
Western Ja Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Garfield
State Railroad Commission
Mason Valley Mines Company
Brown and Belford
Lively Local News From Mason
Lively local notes report travels and visits around Mason. Mr and Mrs George Ellis and family left for a two week camping trip at Twin Lakes. A baby girl arrived for Mr and Mrs Joe Hookman. Will Depoli remains seriously ill. Mrs EK Branton plans a two week visit in Reno. Isabel Moore joined Alice Neilsen on a Dayton trip. C A Chapman of Liedbig visited on Thursday. L Edwards returned to Oakland after a three week vacation with her aunt. Alex Chisholm to Toledo on Wednesday. Parrish family preparing to move to Fallon. W Conlisk of Giant Powder Company was in town on business, guest of KR Kidd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ellis
Firaily
Twin Lakes
Joe Hookman
Depoli
Thurs
Lawrence
Will Depoli
EK. Branton
Rena
Isabel Moore
Alice Neilsen
Dayton
C. A. Chapman
Liedwig
L. Edwards
Oakland
Barlow
Alex Chisholm
Tohapah
Republicans Organize Meeting at Lyon County Court House
A Lyon County Republican gathering was held last Friday evening at the county courthouse. Organized under Mrs. J. B. Gelder as president and Mrs. P. O. Seney as vice president, about 40 members attended. Addresses were delivered by Clark J. Guild, George Willis, and Judge Frank H. Norcross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon County Court House
Maso Valley
J. B. Gelder
P.O. Seney
Ralph Beaman
Gelder
Clark J. Guild
George Willis
Frank H. Norcross
Dredge Crew Aims To Uncover Gold Canyon Riches
The Gold Canyon Dredging Company floats a 900 ton steel dredge to mine 200 acres of placer gravel near Gold Hill and Dayton. The machine, powered by 500 horsepower and 3800 cubic yards daily capacity, digs to 40 feet bedrock with a 24 hour operation plan.
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Comstock
Gold Canyon
Virginia City
Dayton
Gold Canyon Co
H. G.1
Osker Wicks
New Zealand
Truckee General Electric Co
Virginia
Gold Hill
Bulkley Wells
Gold Canyon Dredging Company
Real Treat Delights Metho Church Congregation
Sunday morning service at the Metho Church featured soprano soloist Mrs Kittrell from Wresno Ca. She delivered a splendid voice and used it to edify the audience.
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Methot
Admitted to the Bar Passes in Yerlington
Mrs Bonnie L. Waggoner and Mason Talineon were among several applicants to take the examination for admission to the bar and were the only ones to pass. Both have returned to Yerlington and will practice their new profession.
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Bonnie L. Waggoner
Mason Talineon
Yerlington
Yerington Falls To Carson In 13 4 Baseball Loss
The Yerington baseball team lost their home opener 13 to 4 against Carson. Yer ington led early, but Carson's stronger play and Yer ington’s lack of practice widened the gap. Lineup included Dickerson, James Willie, Welsh, Shortstop, Warren, Hilbun, McLeod, Malone, Perry. Gate receipts around $35. Also notes ore streaks at Consolidated Virginia mine promising high grade payoff and mining expansion plans near Sutro tunnel level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerington
Carson
Dickerson
James Willie
Welsh
Warren
West
Hilbun
McLeod
Malone
Perry
Consolidated Virginia
Speer Jtendent Wise
Stopes
Don
Virginia
Ail Union
Kendall Jury Decides Knierim Suit Over Nevada Street Lot
Judge Hanehard presided as Knierim sued to recover 120 dollars for a note given for a Nevada street lot. The defendants argued Knierim shorted the market and the lot did not belong to him. A jury impaneled at the defendant’s request returned a verdict for the Kendalls.
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Hanehard
Justice Court
Knierim
Mro
Mes
J. W. Kendall
Nevada Street
Kendalls
Lyon County Schools Spend Over Five Figures in 1920
Deputy Clerk Ralph Beaman reports Lyon County grade school expenses for the year ending July 1 1920 totaled 54707 40 a rise from 1919 when 35844 98 was spent. Local residents Guy Rogers and Matt Ransall were seen in Yerington from Smith Valley with others traveling about. Bert Dolan famed Mono County sheriff visited his brother Harry then headed east. M R Neilsen and wife left Fox ranch for Oakland for a short vacation. Steve Scanavino journeyed from Carson to Mono Lake through town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Beaman
Lyon County
Guy Rogers
Smith Valley
Yerington
Matt Ransall
Guy Terry
Bert Dolan
Mono County
Harry
M. R. Neilsen
Fox Ranch
Oakland
Steve Scanavino
Our
Carson
Mono Lake
Married in quiet Methodist parsonage ceremony
Dr Dixon performed the ceremony uniting Miss Rachel Ryan and Clare Butler at the Methodist parsonage in Yerington last Sunday. The couple wed at about 5 40 pm with only Mr Johnson and Mrs Dixon as witnesses. They plan a honeymoon to California and friends wish them happiness.
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Dixon
Yerington
Rachel Ryan
Clare Butler
Johnson
California
Times
State Police Hunt Bootleggers in Nevada Sweep
Nevada law details voter registration windows for primaries and general elections, penalties and fees for filings, and campaign finance duties. Nevada bootleggers in Yerington were raided, two barrels of mash found, owner Mike Savo jailed for two months and a $150 fine after pleading guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Renna
Ton Murray
Nevada State Police
Yerlington
Judge Blanchard
Hub
Pearl and
Nevada Streets
Pearl Street
Nevada Hot Springs
Mike Savo
Savo
Justice of the Peace Pierce
Guild
Lyon County
Reno
Yerington
Plane sale settles Nevada aviation stake for Penrose
The Nevada Corporation sold its interest in the Nevada Aviation Corporation and the airplane at Yer ington field to satisfy a recent district court judgment to Senator M. R. Penrose. There were no other bidders and Penrose purchased the plane. Chas Day visited from Simpson on Tuesday of this week.
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Sacrim Somce Ims Week
Nevada Corporation
Nevada Aviation Corporation
Yerington Field
District Court
M. R. Penrose
Penrose
Chas Day
Simpson
Second Annual Nevada Legion Convention at Lovelock
Delegates from every American Legion post in Nevada gathered in Lovelock for the second annual convention. Resolutions condemned conscientious objectors and political prisoners, urged economy and sane living, and asked the national committee to probe senators and representatives about pre election declarations. State officers for the ensuing year were elected: Commander Harvey Payne, Carson City. Vice Commander Dr. Raymond St Clair, Reno. Adjutant Lyster Withers, Reno. The next convention will be at Glenbrook, Lake Tahoe, under Reno and Carson City posts. Lyon County was represented by Joe Gallagher Jr a Miss Alice Nelson and Will Johns.
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Legion
American Legion
Nevada
Lovelock
American Legion Department of
National Executive Committee
United States
Harvey Payne
Carson City
Raymond St. Clair
Reno
Lyster Withers
Glenbrook
Lake Tahoe
Lyon County
Joe Galagher, Jr
Alice Neilson
Will Johns
Sabbath Services in Our Churches Across Parishes
Schedule snippets show Methodist Episcopal and Catholic services with times in Mason Nevada and Leavitt Mall. Names include J A Dixon and Rev Joseph Cunha. Sunday school times, weekday masses, and monthly first Sundays are noted among various parishes. The dated entry July 18 1920 references a lesson sermon titled Life.
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Joseph's Catholic Church
Mason
Nevada
Joseph Cunha
Christian Science Church
Leavitt Mall
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. S. Pohe
East
Lively Logals
Secretary of State
Matt
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. A. Dixon
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