Increased railroad rates threaten Nevada mining economy
Nevada miners warn that a 25 percent rate hike sought by short line railroads will raise costs across the state. Testimony shows long hauls from Niagara Falls to Hazen and Tonopah incur higher charges than direct routes, risking higher ore costs and stalled production as the I C C weighs the request.
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Continental
Nevada
Public Service Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tonopah
Hazen
John G. Kirchen
Tonopah Extension
Niagra Falls
Southern Pacific
Tonopah& Goldfield
Chicago
Bar Iron
Pittsburg
Mazen
S Tate
The
Intestate Commerce Commission
Nevada Mining Press
Lyon Land Case Decision Filed
The supreme court sustains the lower court in the Lyon county land case involving J. W. O Bannion and A W Gander versus Daniel Simpson. The dispute over two hundred acres near Smith Valley began in 1907 with land awarded to O Bannion and Gander.
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Lyon
Supreme Court
J. W. O'Bannion
A. W. Gander
Daniel Simpson
Sanders
Ducker
Coleman
Lyon County
Smith Valley
O'Bannion
Gander
Climax Lode Patent Application Noted in Carson City
Notice reports Mary Lamberts seeks patent rights for 1500 feet of the Climax Lode in Mountain View Mining District Mineral County Nevada with surface ground 7300 feet on each side. Filing through attorney G W Winckfield , Oakland CA to develop mining resources under an 1872 act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Patent Survey
United States Land Office
Carson City
Nevada
Mountain View
Mineral County
Comer No. LN. W. C
Americanism Day Observed September 10 at Rink Hall
The American Legion invites the public and ex service members to Rink Hall for Americanism Day on September 10. T L Withers and Rev Henry R Sanborn will speak on the Legion’s nationwide movement and activities. A social dance follows with light refreshments by the Woman's Auxiliary.
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Rink Hall
T. L. Withers
American Legion
Henry R. Sanborn
Deail
Woman's Auxiliary
Cox to Speak in Reno on September 16
Nevada democrats host Governor James M. Cox of Ohio the presidential nominee in Reno September 16. He plans two meetings and public welcomes while the Pyhtian Grand Lodge plans an elaborate reception for grand lodge officers gathering in Reno that day. Delegates from several lodges expected to attend. about 50 to 60 representatives anticipated.
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Nevada
James M. Cox
Ohio
Reno
Pythian Grand Lodge
Knights of Athias
Grand Lodge
Jsn
Reno Gazette
Bloodhounds for Paris Taxi Drivers Spark Night Protection
Paris taxi drivers arm themselves after police denied carrying arms post sunset. Unions order imported bloodhounds and other guard dogs to deter robberies and assaults on night routes as fares rise and criminals target drivers in dark streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Union of Chauffeurs
England
St Chanteur
Miller Lux Files $150 Million Mortgage for Bonds
The Miller & Lux company filed a deed of trust with the county recorder to issue $150,000,000 in gold bonds secured by California land holdings and subsidiary stock. The issue aims to retire $10,000,000 in existing mortgages and support new corporate ventures. Bonds will be issued in $500 and $1,000 denominations at 7 percent interest.
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Miller & Lux Corporation
Bank of Calornia, National Association
County Recorder
California
Uumboldt Star
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Kash
Karry
Minera County
Mary Tamde
G. W. Winckfield
Neavy
Weldig
Cassinella & Delay Mig Co
Henry R
Sanborn
Cox
Miller-Lux CO
Tasker L
Oddie
United States
Nye County
Washington
Loddie
J. W. Damon
M. R. Penrose
Charles B. Henderson
Brewster Adams
Charles R. Evans
Samuel S$. Arentz
Clark J. Guild
W. H. Austin
Z.F. Rawson
Eugene Howard
Manuel J. King
Annonces Wiscandilaey
Nordson Tractor
Shanghnessy, Yerington
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