Will Test The New Water Law At Winnemucca
A Nevada suit challenges the constitutionality of the latest water law's delegation of judicial power. Johannes Andersen and about 42 plaintiffs allege the State Engineer's actions are invalid under the state constitution. Attorney General George B. Thatcher will represent the state as the case proceeds in Winnemucca before Judge Ducker.
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Winnemuces
Ducker
Keno Wttorneys
Johannes Andersen
Activitien
Spencer Wm. M. Kearney
Nevada
Nye County
Jidee Averill
Humboldt County
Atorney
George B. Thatcher
Winnemicen
Death of R E Rhodes in Mason Nevada
R E Rhodes, 29, died after a week with typhoid fever in Ludwig Nevada. An exminer for Smith Valley Mercantile and later Reading Mercantile, he served as commissary and clerk roles. Funeral services were held at Mason Baptist Church with burial in Vermet, attended by many friends and family.
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Kobs
Mer Rhodes
Ludwig
Attck
Pickard
Reno
Rhodes
Texas
Nevada
Wabuska
Masen
Elie
Gaser
Lduhe
Smith Valley Mercantile Co
Reading Mercantile Co
Vermet
Thirrsby
Baptist
Mason
Miller
Olklaher
Wor. Rhodes
Rotman
Thalie
Mes Rhetes
Copper Belt Officials Visit Yer ington to Plan Transport
W C Orem president of Nevada-Douglas Copper Co and Nevada Copper Belt Railroad with General Traffic Manager Sullivan and A C Orem of Ludwig visited Yer ington. They arranged with Salty Snyder to carry passengers and freight from Yerington station to the city. Snyder will buy a passenger truck of the bus type. Freight will be handled as before. The railroad will supply crushed rock to macadamize Bridge street. County Commissioners will repair and maintain the road. Tickets will be sold from all points directly into Yer ington.
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Copper Belt
W. C. Orem
Nevada-Douglas Copper Co
Nevada Copper Belt Railroad Company
Sullivan
A.C. Orem
Ludwig
Yerington
Salty Snyder
Mr. Snyder
Snyder
Rail Road
Bridge Street
Miss Mitine mrenson Opposes Woman Suffrage in Nevada
Miss Mitine mrenson of New York lectures across Nevada opposing woman suffrage as secretary of the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage. She says most Nevada women are opposed and aims to inform voters before next year’s ballot.
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Mitine Mrenson
New York
Nevada
National Association
Carson
Winnemucca
Elko
Rene
Pices
Hronson
Menta Murderer Suspect Expected to Be Apprehended
The Carson News reports State Police Superintendent Donnelly and Sergeant Clark believe they will arrest the Mena murder suspect within a day or two. Rumor ties Menta's death to a dispute over land trespass and a wordy quarrel with a landowner.
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Menta
Carson News
Donnelly
State Police
Clark
Mena
Electric road proposed from Wells to Reno via Carson Valley
Reno Gazette reports a proposed 73 mile electric line from Wellington in Smith Valley to Reno through Carson Valley. Capitalists back the plan with power from the TRGB EB Co. The route would connect Smith Valley with the Nevada Copper Belt toward Madison, handling freight and passenger traffic. It aims to boost agricultural areas but may divert Copper Belt freight and fail to be profitable now.
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Reno Gazette
Wellington
Smith Valley
Lyon County
Reno
Carson Valley
Vada
Madson
T R.G. Eb, Co
Copper
Carson
All Night Service From Yer ington Electric Company
The Yer ington Electric Company issues a circular letter announcing all night service on its lines. The change costs 25 cents more per month on phone charges, while saving nearly one hour daily. Yerington eyes rapid growth with railroad and hotel development, a new theatre, improved streets, and sidewalks.
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Yerington Electric Company
Allenight
Electric Company
Yerington
Humboldt county killing over lease spurs fatal shooting
In Humboldt county, Lester Howard shot and killed Lake Choate Howard about 75 miles north of Winnemucca after a quarrel over a Howard place building and a lease dispute. Howard telephoned officers for arrest and hired attorneys, claiming self defense amid long standing bad blood from a previous case.
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Humboldt
Humboldt County
Winnemuces
Lester Howard
Lake Choate
Howard
Atorneys
Howard Place
Choate
State Receives Forestry Funds From Washington
The state treasurer at Carson City received a check for 16356.89 from Washington for Nevada’s share of forestry department receipts for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1913. Lyon County leads with 1874, while other counties follow: Douglas 56.96, Esmeralda 60.60, Eureka 7,381.08, Lincoln 255,112, Humboldt 2104.64, Lander 516.00, Mineral 867.23, Nye 3234.98, White Pine 194.70, Washoe 182.73.
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Ste
Carson
Washington
Nevada
Forestry Department of
State
Lyon County
Douglas
Esmeralida
Eiko
Lander
Mineral
Nye
Washoe
Newlands Visit Falls Short of Mass Welcome at Rail Station
Senator Newlands arrived in Te nepah from Reno with expectations of a mass greeting, but only few locals showed. Among those greeting him were Jarsey HR Cooke of the Democratic County Central Committee and Matt Rosenthal Kev Pittman’s fire lieutenant, while a federal indictment looms related to a 4 imsie hall scheme in Goldfield.
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Newlands
Tenepah
Reno
Jarsey
HR Cooke
Democratic County Central Committee
Matt Rosenthal
Kev Pittman
Goldfield
Hall
Suit filed to recover wages from Smith Valley Land Company
Joe Quilici and two brothers sue to recover 473 dollars wages alleged to be owed for labor on the company ranch. The suit was heard Wednesday with Deputy Sheriff Guthrie serving papers and attaching company property. The company says wages are not paid until harvest is completed under an agreement with the crew.
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Joe Quilici
le Hor
Smith Vatley Land Company
Guthrie
Reno Continues Attracting Wealthy Divorces Despite Law Change
Reno remains the premier destination for affluent individuals seeking divorces with long residency. The rule now allows a year residence before grant, but poorer applicants cannot afford extended stays and relocate to Boise, Idaho where similar laws apply.
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Reno
Boise
Idaho
Nevada
Welcoming Reception For New Arrivals At Methodist Church
The Preacher Mel, Frank Sumners and his two children along with Tittle’s granddaughter arrived in Werington Thursday night. Church members and many others gathered at the Methodist Church for a cordial welcome and a pleasant reception. Mr and Mel Summ felt at home in the new location.
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Mel
Frank Sumners
Tittle
Werington
Methodist Church
Will Locate in Valley Mrs Winters Arrives from Trenton
Mrs. E R Winters mother of Mrs A B Thorgrimson arrived here Monday from Trenton and Mr Winters is expected soon to purchase arms in the valley and become a substantial citizen. The note urges locals to extend a welcome to these new residents.
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Valley
E.R. Winters
A.B. Thorgrimson
Trenton
Resume of Mining Operations in Mason Valley District
Mining district weekly report notes Mason Valley stock drop from 14 to 3.30 and rumors of unprofitable operations. Yet ore to smelter runs 2,000 to 2,500 tons weekly. ore in sight sustains production for years. Pine Grove camp reports electric line in service, 31 boarders, two ledges of gold ore, and ore values around 25 dollars per ton. Black Copper Group plans more work after strong summer activity and bond leasing visit by investors. Burlington Nevada shaft retimbering proceeds with plans to sink deeper as supervision evaluates site.
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Mason Valley
New York
Wall Street
Nevada
Doulas
Smeter
Chas. Brown
Trog E Ca
Pine Grove
Murtiner
Hlavstone
Campain
Huntington
Yerington Electric Co
Reem
Tong
Hare
Black Copper Group
Holman
Nicholson
Act
Stummer
J A Volman
Chas
Call
Sacramento
D. Diepenbroek
Cliff Rolling
San Francisco
Reno
Rotee
Werington
Freight for Yerington beats previous weekly totals
Yerington station received three carloads of brick for Friedbotf & Hoe fel, two for cement and one for lumber for the same firm, one carload of cement for the Odd Fellows building, two carloads of lumber for Yer ington Lumber Co, one carload of cement for JG Kaufman building, and two carloads of beer for C M Coddington. Local freight surpassed any prior week in the Copper Belt railroad’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerington
Friedbotf & Hoefel
Odd Fellows
Yerington Lumber Company
JG. Kaufman
C. M
Funeral for W. C. Hernleben at Methodist Church
The funeral for W. C. Hernleben was held at the Methodist Church last Monday afternoon. He arrived from Phoenix, Arizona, the day before. Few details are known about his death, which occurred after he was struck by a train, leaving him badly mangled with both legs severed. Friends and relatives attended the church service and accompanied the procession to the cemetery for the last rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hernleben
Phoenix
Arizona
Hernleben
Silver City trustees seek more light from streetcar line
Silver City town trustees push for more illumination by allowing Truckee River Electric Co to string lines on Main Street. The company objects and may reroute the line around town. The firm has county franchise to erect poles but Silver City aims to secure greater light in exchange for entry.
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Silver City
Electrc Co Tr
Main Street
Town Trustees of
Silver
Carson Mint On Last Legs Involement In Nevada Politics
Congress failed to provide funds to purchase bullion for the Carson mint causing it to near closure. Senators Jones Stewart and Congressman Cassidy Woodburn, active in Washington for Nevada, had no trouble obtaining appropriations for Nemint.
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Carson
Congress
Jones
Stewart
Cassidy
Woodburn
Washington
Nevada
Thirty Years in Prison Slated for Humboldt Man
George W. Riley of Humboldt county pleaded guilty to felonious assault on a year old Martha Frenchy girl at the Burge ranch in Paradise Valley. Judge Duckler sentenced him Monday to thirty years in the penitentiary.
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George W. Riley
Humboldt County
Martha Mylve
Burge
Paradise Valley
Ducker
Fine Dayton Spuns on Display in Carson Window Pow Toes
The Carson News showcases in its window a selection of fine Nevada pow toes from the John Depaoli ranch near Dayton. These are described as the lowest and best on the market, attracting attention for their quality and value.
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Dayton
Carson News
Nevada
John Depaoli
Dayon
Mining Developments Report Across Yerington and Canfolky Areas
Ore production rises at multiple Nevada mines with gains at Yeringtons Blue Jay and Mountain prospects. New machinery and air drills to speed development, while 400-foot levels show rich ore averaging around 12 percent. Smith Valley and Canfolky sites push sinking, with accessible shipments and improved ground conditions aiding progress.
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New Yerington
Hetle
Menar
Imine
Yerington
Blue Jay
Yerington Mountain
Mason Valley Company
Thompson
Reweh
Nevada & California
Smith Valley Mines
Warl
Smith Valley Mines Co
Canitola
Wm Lanastaff
Yerington Public Schools Highlight Progress and Support
Cora Fay White principal outlines Yerington public schools progress for the Nevada School Journal. She notes returning teachers with raises, an ongoing honor system, and student-led discipline. Fundraising decorated the new school building, with concerts and exhibitions involving Chicago Schubert Symphony Club and Reno performers.
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Cora Buy White
Yerington Grammar School
Nevada
Jowrnal
Eter al Oman
Yerington
Nevada School Journal
Carson City
Yerington Public Schools
Iam
Yerington Public School
Toy Shop
Peddy Bears
Hfgh
Mists Blum
Blaney
Reno
Elson Co
Maxsaghuesetts
Mason, Wabuski
Thompson
Errington
Yergton
Citzens
Cora Fay White
Hotel Holland Arrivals
A list of arrival names and origin cities appears for the Hotel Holland. Included are Geo. McNeely Foy L.A. Saw yer Walsh Grover Wabuska Penrose J. Elis Sacramento Armstrong Big Pine Chirence Mason J. Floyd Sutter Israel Serenity Reynolds Win Sharp Bert Wabuska Laws Wedekind Reno Resins East Walker Bo Haskell Oakland Fred Wade Chas Holman Smith Reno Bort Lewigs Fawcett DeVine Goldfield Pennington Native Copper.
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Hotel Holland
Geo. O McNeely
Foy L.A. Sawyer
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Claima Vamety
Burlington-Nevada
McLeod
Newco Hao
HOKE
London
Son Valley
Mas Valley
Neva Douglas
Reace
Tive Carloads Matte
Ron
SAM, Hanson
Netherton
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
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