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Newspaper

Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1870

Page

3

Western Nevada rises against monopolies in radical clash

The Elko Independent reports growing rebellion in western Nevada against the Bank of California and monopolies. It cites outrage in Storey and Washoe counties, attacks on political parties, and a push to overthrow corporate influence, targeting Winters and Wiegand amid editorials and press battles.

Bank of California Storey Washoe Counties Radical Party Nevada Reno Crescent Carson Republican Party Comstock Storey County White Pine Victor Hugo

Text of Ruby Valley Treaty With Shoshone Published

The text of the 1863 Ruby Valley treaty between Govs Nyo and Doty and Shoshone leaders is published, detailing terms for peace, free travel routes, delivery of offenders, military posts, railroads, mining, settlements, and annual aid to bands. The article also notes the President's veto over a patent issue and comments on fiscal burdens and constitutional concerns.

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The Carson Public School Controversy Exploded

A Carson Nevada dispute over state law that bars Mongolians and Dadians from public schools and funds a separate school for them is attacked as an attempt to force negro children into white schools. The article accuses a racial agitator press of inflaming tensions and alleges trustees are enforcing lawful separation while maintaining a negro school for its students.

Carson Nevada Boar of Carlson

Local admonition on racial prejudice and social bans

A harsh remark condemns a man deemed unsuited for miscegenation and proposes exile to a secluded, sanctimonious group of Congos as punishment. The tone suggests community outrage and social shaming.

Elkoite in Arizona seeks work as harsh report emerges

An Elko resident Henry Kuhls writes from San Bernardino on January 17 about Arizona’s hardships. He reports low wages at Wickenburg mills and mines, water scarcity, hostile Indians, and a harsh climate driving many northern settlers south or back to Nevada.

Arizona Henry Kuhls Elko San Bernardino Wickenburg San Bernardino Mountains Nevada Kuhls Mr. Kubis

Sen Wines among Republican Lt Governor prospects

Among the gentlemen canvassed in Republican circles for the Lieutenant Governorship of this State is a man from our town known as Sen Wines. He is well known for his stage enterprises and is esteemed for practical sense and liberality. He would be a strong presiding officer of the Senate and a solid ticket nominee.

Fon Livcrexast Sen. Wines Wines Senate

Nevada Senator Stewart Named in Irrigation Grant Plot

The Reporter alleges a Nevada Senator is involved in an irrigation ditch project seeking a multi million acre land grant from Congress. It claims the scheme was delayed by a greedy senator who demanded excessive stock ownership and asks the paper to reveal the identity and exact sums demanded.

Grant Kent Johnson Congress Althoneh Alaska Chant Johnson Stewart Nevada Sacramento

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