Ex Senator Jones Dead in Los Angeles at 84
Former United States Senator John Percival Jones who represented Nevada for 30 years died after a long illness in Los Angeles. He was a California pioneer, served in the California State Senate, moved to Nevada in the 1860s, and bought the site of Santa Monica in 1874. His lengthy Senate tenure spanned 1873 to 1903.
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Nevada Divorce Laws Spark National Mockery
Nevada has drawn nationwide ridicule for four years due to its essay divorce laws. Courts in other states do not recognize Nevada divorces, prompting residents to travel and misrepresent locations. The next legislature is likely to reform, shifting Nevada from the “divorce state” to one with resources and momentum.
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Historic mining telegram reveals Tonopah deal details
A 1901 telegram from O. A Turner to J W Woodside outlines the Tonopah mining venture with Reno Nevada notes. It reports 37 sight-claim holes, profits of about 1000 dollars daily, key payments totaling 360000 dollars, and future royalties feeding the purchase price. Turner promises funding to meet a draft and mentions Grass Valley as contact.
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Once Wealthy, Now In Jail Don Crawford Sentenced
Don Crawford, once wealthy after inheriting Mary Wall of Reno, was sentenced by Judge Farrington to one year in Federal prison at McNeil's Island for selling liquor to no Indians. The case marks a fall from grace for the former benefactor.
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Wealthy Nevada official ends life at Reno meeting note
Oakland dispatch reports Mrs. Mary J Clark petitions Superior Court to guardianship of 80 plus-year-old William J Westerfield former Nevada State Treasurer and Senator claiming niece Daisy Benjamin gained control of estate since 1911 and valuables worth over 50000. Westerfield denies charges saying he seeks peace after educating relatives. Separately state teachers institute 1919 moves from Winnemucca to Reno opening December 16. Also news of W J Black selling Starr Valley ranch for 33000 and moving to California.
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Nevada Professor Pushes Farmer Scientific Union
Prof. E. A. Howe of the University of Nevada urges farmers to form a Nevada Experimenter Union to promote scientific agricultural work and plans a farmers meeting to discuss the idea.
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Virginia City chaos and jailbird burlesque in Nevada notes
Last week in Virginia City a tunnel site yielded eleven sticks of dynamite three caps and two feet of fuse. Local youths planned a noise fest but will not face jail after receiving home treatment. Burglary suspect Jot Watkins, once jailed and later freed, saw evidence vanish as his case unraveled. Senator Newlands in Reno urged tax equalization reforms favoring county oversight and independent inquiry into assessments to reveal inequalities.
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