Van Duzer Mining Swindle Probe Dominates Nevada News
In a string of editorials the Harriman paper backs winners in the ongoing rail raid while The Silver State of Winnemucca calls for a broader tax base to fund state government hikes. The Silver State argues Humboldt County wealth is higher, urging full cash valuation for taxation to boost state salaries. The Silver State also critiques Van Duzer's mining stock criticism of Nevada, recalling Wall Street ties and a 1 April congressional probe proposal.
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Carson Appeal
Winnomucen
Humboldt County
van Duzer
Washington
Nevada
House
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Pain Balm Healed Mother's Rheumatism Says Resident
W H Howard of Husband Pennsylvania reports his mother suffered for years with rheumatism. After several applications she could move again and walked regularly. She claims Pain Balm is the best pain reliever she has tried and now never goes without it. Mrs H M Behleiders handles sales.
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W. H. Howard
Husband
C. Sale
H. IM. Behiaeiders
Good Roads Movement in Carson and Ormsby County
The Carson Appeal advocates continued support for improving streets in Carson and endorses bonding the city to fund road work. It notes a previous legal barrier by Newlands law stopping a road tax and predicts the next Legislature will address the issue, returning control to County Commissioners and taxpayers.
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Ormsby
Carson
Carson Appeal
Carsoi News
Newlands
White Pine Items from the Ely Mining Scene
High grade silver lead and gold from the Rabbit mine at Ely sent to Selby's Smelting Works. Masons lodge transfer talks for Cherry Creek Lodge, Ely setup possibly. A Walker joins White Pine News Company stock as the paper previews a home print form. Dr. R H Richardson reports two smallpox cases at Jensen ranch near Preston White Pine County. Gabriel Zanoli shipped. Peter Earl fined for eight hour law violation in Dayon Lyon County court. Judge Damon imposes $100 fine. Attorney Alfred Chartz to appeal.
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Rabbit
Ely
Selby
Cherry Creek Lodge of Masons
A. Walker
Nevada Mining Review
White Pine News Company
R. H. Richardson
Preston
White Pine County
Elly
Jensen Ranch
Gabriel Zanoli
Peter Ealr
Silver City
Justice Court
Dayton
Lyon County
Damon
Enir
Alfred Chartz
Rails for Western Pacific Rail Line
Sacramento Press notes from well authenticated sources that orders for 100000 tons of steel rails were placed in Belgium for the Western Pacific Railroad. A portion is now on the water and due at San Francisco in a few months. This signals the near start of the enterprise and future northern California development and rail competition with the south.
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Western Pacific
Sacramento
Belgium
Western Pacific Railroad
San Francisco
Salt Lake
Irrigation Canal Progress and Indian School Plans
The National Irrigation canal project in Churchill County employs many settlers aiming to settle in the benefited area. The contractor Warren pays about 40 000 dollars monthly with 1 700 dollars daily payroll. Tunnel No 3 has 60 000 000 cubic yards excavated for approaches. Tunnel No 1 is 400 feet from completion of 900. An Indian School site of about 160 acres near Elko is under study with a 40 000 dollar appropriation. Om Maguire, famed theater manager, had a second cancer operation in New York with the loss of his tongue.
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Churchill County
Warren
R. M. Pringle
Indian Department
Elko
Om Maguire
Comstock
New York
Utahs Young Mormons Seek State Loyalty Over Church
A Salt Lake dispatch reports Utahs young Mormons moving to unite an organization to enforce pledges to the state. They plan to demand changes at the April church conference by threatening to leave the Church if polygamy among church leaders is not ended immediately. The stance, praised by the San Francisco Call, signals a shift toward civil obligation over sectarian obedience and is seen as a positive step for Utahs honor.
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Utah
Salt Lake
Joseph Smith
Smoot
Mormon Church
San Francisco
United States
Church of Latter Day Saints
New York
Smith
Missour
Washington
Political puzzle stirs Nevada Observer editorial tone
The Nevada Observer, founded in Reno by three owners from different parties, vows not to be political yet wades into fusion versus harmony debates. The Keeno Star notes readers should guess authorship and political leanings of each paragraph while J D Abel files Elko panels to contest his late wife's will, alleging undue influence.
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Nevada Observer
Reno
Silverite
Nevada
Bragg
Webster
Roff
Silver
Harmony
Washoe
Iit
Republican
Democrat
the Observer
Keono Star
J.D. Abel
Elko
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Belmont
Reveille
Patate South
Dismond
Alpha
Hay Ranch
G. D. Abbott
Sant. Patisape
Lodge Directory
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Masonic Hall
B. L. Sur
W. M
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John’s
St. John’s
H. C. McTravey
H. P. J. H. Tony
C. F. Moeta
I. C
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Tninladen Wit
W. G. Bram
N. G
J. Buossemen
Beatific Lodge No. 7
K. of P
Castle Hall
Smith & Richard
Wicran Law, C. C
S. Revsoups
K. of BR
Eureka Shaving Parlor
Atrect
Eurema
Werner
W. H. Russell
Harriman Herald
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Gould Herald
Harriman
Gould
Wianemucoa
van Duser
van Doger
van Duger
West Virginia
J Farmer
Congress
H. A. McKim
George W. Hanna
J. Hylton
General Merchandise
Mound Valley
Bank OF Nevada
Virginia Street
Reno, Nevada
Trustees
Daniel Meyer
Herbert Fleishhacker
Morita Scheeling
Geo. F. Wurrittin
P. L. Flanigan
Henry Anderson
A. G. Fletcher
Canada
Europe
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Africa
Mesure
Scheeline
Osburn
George Gavin
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Weber
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Land Surveyor
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