Notable varied items from early 1900s news digest
Booker T. Washington to speak in San Francisco on January 8 under Alumna Association auspices. Health notes cite only two local deaths in three months at To nopah. Flat River Missouri reports a one‑pound newborn claimed as the smallest living US baby. Kansas cattlemen resist land‑set fence orders on government lands. Bachelor governor and lieutenant governor of Kansas receive over 1,500 marriage proposals. A Tacoma Alaska oil gusher near Uk at 360 feet depth yields 75 percent kerosene. San Francisco Judge Cook sets 14 jurors in murder trials to prevent postponement. Hereford Missouri’s three‑year‑old mare, 18 hands, 1,705 pounds, to be shown at St. Louis world’s fair 1904. Eureka Utah boy Raymond Sullivan wins $10,000 in Salt Lake Tribune contest by guessing exact votes for Congress in three states. Secretary Root accepts Boston Steamship Company bid for troop transport via Seattle and Tacoma to Philippines. Illinois Supreme Court disbars Chicago attorney W C Smith over an ad. McKinley statue, $13,000 raised, moved to St James Park pedestal honoring 1901 bouquet ceremony.
Reno to get a new three story fireproof opera house
State news item notes Reno will soon host a three story fireproof opera house. Other items include the late Dr James McCons widow inheriting $27000, Loni Roth facing Elko county grand jury on burglary charges, and mining notes from Tonopah to Mound House. The Humboldt Standard in Winnemucca will launch a Democratic paper.
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Reno
Loni Roth
Elko County Grand Jury
Winde & Brackett
Silver State
San Francisco
Winnemucca
Humboldt Standard
Carson City News and Mining Stock Glimpse
The Silver State urges charity for a Carson City bartender as a moral note. Douglas county lists the Carson Valley Smelting & Refining Company among delinquent taxpayers. A gold brick rumor surfaces near Carson Valley. Humboldt river trout restocking is urged but carp control is planned. Congressman-elect Van Duzer tours the city sharing stock prospects from Tonopah’s Rescue venture.
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Douglas County
Carson Valley Smelting & Refining Company
Eiko
Humboldt
Carson
van Duzer
Tonopah
Hayer’s Heed Should be Examined
The Ely News reports a Philadelphia sale of 10 000 shares of Chainman Mining & Electric Company stock for 10000 dollars last week.
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Hayer
Ely
Philadelphia
Chainman Mining & Electric Company
Electric Bitters Promised To Aid Nervous System
An advertisement promises Electric Bitters will relieve systemic nervousness sleeplessness stomach upset and kidney and bowel issues. It claims rapid relief and overall health benefits with a money back guarantee if not satisfying, offered by Mrs H M Schneider Druggist.
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Mra
H. M Schneider
Chemical Fire Engine Arrives in Tonopah Fire Dept
The Tonopah fire department received a new chemical engine, purchased for over $4,000, but early tests and a later fire on KH Street behind the International hotel ended in the contraption catching fire and burning. The Virginia Report notes initial experiments with chemical engines for major fires have proven failures.
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Tonopah
KH Street
International Hotel
Virginia
Application for a Patent for Margeretta mine in Eureka Nevada
Notice that Alonzo M. Welles by attorney seeks a patent for a gold and silver mine vein named Margeretta in Eureka County Nevada. The description cites US survey No 1040, surrounding lodes, corner posts, magnetic variation, and references to adjacent claims Fredrike, Horace Toney, Macon City, and Auro Lode. Publication and adverse claim rights are stated, with the first publication dated November 18.
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Alonzo M. Welles
Jett
County
Neveds
Margerette
Eurets
Eureka
Nevada
Ruby Hill
West Lode
Beara
Macon City
Fredrike
Horece Toney
Beare
Horace Toney
Gor
Horace Tony
Cor Nol
Frotrita
Canyon
Alore
Fredrik Lode
Punt
Jenkin
Imend
Macon
Macon City Lode
Maxgorotta Lode
Aimia
Nevade
County Recorder
Eureka County
Nevads
Liber F
Margeretta
United States
Carson City
Ormaby
H. Gallup
Sentinel
Teka
Kureks County
Gallup
Eureke
Cite Tor
A Nosou
Perea
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Alummae Association
Flat River
Kanens
Kansas
Canada
Tacoma
Washington
Alaska
Near & UK
Cook
Michael Murray
Hereford
St. Louis
Salt Lake Tribune
Raymond Sullivan
Utah
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Root
Boston Steamship Company
Phillipines
Seattle
Illinois Supreme Court
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Chicago
Smith
R. 333
Tribune
William McKinley
San Jose
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Laura Peterson
Lander
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Howell Eugene
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Democratic Party
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Davia
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Een Durner Ieper
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Silver Party
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Land Office
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Jackson Hotel
Main Street
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Hitica
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Sunday Tribune
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Crediton
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Mints
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