Ruef Seeks Autobiography Revealing San Francisco Graft
From San Quentin, Abe Ruef outlines plans to publish an autobiography detailing the city’s political corruption. He cites Mayor Schmitz, the Board of Supervisors, the Parker Street rail deals, and the Pacific States and Home Telephone franchises as part of a sprawling graft picture.
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San Francisco
San Quentin Penitentiary
Abe Roef
Eugene E. Schmitz
Board of Supervisors
Edward Robeson Taylor
Roof
Pacific States
Home Telephone Company
United Railroads
Ishall Givall
Santa Cruz
Gillett
Calhoun
Ford
Mallally
Ambien
Grown
Crocker
Drom
Halsey
Detweiler
Herrin
Racf
Kelley
Crimming
Kelly
Crimmins
Bia
Huying
Eugene B Schmitg
United Sts Seuator
Calhoon
Ambsen
Green
Dram
Horio
Horrin
Fears of Desertion Highlight Inquest Over Mrs Vincenga
The inquest into Mrs. Allesio Vincenga's death explored fears of desertion and personal crisis. She believed she would be parted from Andrew Montell whom she lived with in Reno for over two years after deserting her husband in San Francisco. Montell claimed he must visit his San Francisco son and would return. she feared otherwise. He said only neglect prevented their marriage and divorce arrangements.
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Allesio Vincenga
Andrew Montell
Reno
San Francisco
Montell
Stenographer Affair Triggers Wilder Salt Lake Clash
A Salt Lake businessman accused by his wife of using a stenographer as a prank faces a potential divorce suit. His partner denies, saying the plan arose from the April fool joke, as the wife confronts a blonde stenographer in the office. The scene ends with the partner slipping away amid the commotion.
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Salt Lake
D. F. Walker
Taro
Wifie
Habby
Railroad Commission Issues Report for 191
The Railroad Commission reports its largest year end volume from the State printing office. It includes a full transcript of railway matters, ages, and all issues handled by the Commission, with complete information on its control across many topics.
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Railroad Commission
State Printing Office
Commission
First Woman Flies English Channel London to Paris
Gustav Hamel and Mary Davis piloted an aeroplane from London to Paris on April 2 making the first channel crossing for both. Miss Davis becomes the first woman to complete the voyage across the English Channel.
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Gustav Hamel
Mary Davis
London
Paris
Miss Davis
English Channel
Water Shortage Weighs Heavily on Nevada Farmers
In Lovelock Nevada April 8 farmers report a growing water shortage for the Big Meadows and nearby irrigation districts. The Humboldt river system faces reduced headgate flow as snowfall is below normal and cold weather slows melt. Some lawsuits halt full stream use upstream while other river basins like Truckee Carson and Walker still run near normal due to mountain snowpack.
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Lovelock
Nevada
Lofty
Humboldt River
Truckee
Carson
Walker
Potatoes from London Arrive in Record New York Shipment
Six thousand tons of potatoes arrive from London, the largest shipment ever received in New York. Valued over $250,000, with $50,000 paid in duty, the lot sells at $3.250 per 168 pound sack.
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England
New York
London
Elko County Wins Wheat and Potato Prizes in 1893 Exhibitions
Elko County, Nevada secured top honors for wheat at the Chicago World's Fair, another award at the Philadelphia Centennials, and a best potato prize in Chicago in 1893, highlighting local agricultural excellence.
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Elko County
Nevada
Philadelphia
Chicago
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Franklin K Lane
Northwestern University
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Elko, Nevada
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J. A. Sewall
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Laughter Publishing CO
Forest Park, Illinois
Humboldt Valley
Eureka Lodge Directory
Eureka Temple No 15
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Canouine Lewis
M. E. C. Gnace Taavens
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Station Touring Club of America
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Eureka
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Johnson Mercantile Co
Hiram Tounson
James A. Rattazzi
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Hotel Zadow
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