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Newspaper

Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1869

Page

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Elko County Birth Of A County Becomes A Farce

The Elko County creation case is described as a farcical contest in which a writ of mandamus sought to strike names from the registration list after the June election. The article rebukes the petitioners and notes that voters are prima facie entitled to be listed until proper legal steps and notices are taken. It questions jurisdiction and urges restoration of the registry until lawful proof can be made.

State of Nevada W. McGuire Thomas A. Waterman Reese River S. W. McGuire Elko Supreme Court Lander State of Nevada Thos. A. Waterman Elko County Fundus California Sixth Judicial District Waterman Heevid McGuire Mr. Waterman Lander County Austin Elke County District Court of Lander

Poetic Telegraph Office Dreamer Fascinates Carlin Folks

San Francisco readers are reminded of a fanciful tale about a mine cave exploration. John W. Ellison and E. Gillet report a grand underground hall with 50 foot ceilings and stalactites near Mineral Hill, echoing like a Zohan harp and prompting talk of further exploration and marvels awaiting daylight.

Carlin San Francisco Canary John W. Ellison Wells, Fargo & Co E. Gillet Mineral Hill Lucky Ellison Gillet Ellison

Don’t Favor an Extra Stmnton

Reese River Reveille critiques calling an extra session for Fifteenth Amendment ratification. It disputes nullifying the Legislature and argues time will inform voters. The piece supports delaying au thority to the people and urges not to rush a special session. Washington report predicts Andy Johnson as next Tennessee senator. Surman named Secretary of War with term to Congress end.

Reese River Mpierspest Nevada Washington Cincinnati Andy Johnson Tennessee Grex. Surman

Appointment of Joux McGontorz as Owyhee Probate Judge

Joux McGontorz, editor of the Owyhee Avalanche, appointed Probate Judge for Owyhee county to fill the vacancy caused by L P Higbee resignation. A movement seeks to relocate Wyoming territorial capital from Cheyenne to Laramie.

Joux McGontorz Owyhee Owyhee County L. P. Higbee Wyoming Laramie Cheyenne

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