Many Sided King Leopold of Belgium
A historical piece profiles King Leopold of Belgium and his controversial rule in the Congo Free State. It notes reports of exploitation and atrocities, Belgian inquiries, and mentions a suicide tied to a leaked report. It also touches on Leopold's governance style and diplomat interactions, ending with an unrelated note on local tax rates.
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Kongo Free State
Koon
Grant Heltaln
Styx
Leopoli
Africa
Leopolt
Quenerch
Nedet
Yne
Paris
Meare
Ted Slosne
WANTS GOOD LOOKING MALES For Panama Trip Advertisement
An old advertisement seeks desirable male animals for Panama with strict standards describing head, eyes, neck, shoulders, chest, back, limbs, and overall conformation. It warns against inferior types called Mand and outlines required dispositions and proportions for selection.
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Panama
Uncle Sam
Payama
Andy
Big Sparks Hotel Fire Sparks Insurance Court Battle
John Murray and Mrs. Mary Kennely sue in Walker County District Court after a December 7 Sparks hotel fire. They seek $2000 and $1000 fire insurance from London & Lancashire and Western Assurance Companies. Insurers offer to compromise but refuse full honoring, claiming the loss affected by the building no longer being a paying investment. Reno Gazotte reports.
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Sparks
Walher County
John Murray
Mary Kennely
London & Lancashire
Western Assurance
Reno Gaxotte
Stewart Proposes Radical County Boundary Reforms
Ex Senator W. M. Stewart of Ball frag Nye County outlines a plan to redraw county lines between Nye and Kemersdds. He suggests merging Ormaby, Lyon, Storey and Douglas into one central county with a new seat, while Nye and Esmeralda would form a northern merged county. He envisions Tonopah as county seat for the southern area and central linkage to Goldfield for swift transport.
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W. M. Stewart
Ballfrag
Nye
Kemersdds
Ormaby
Lyon
Storey
Douglas
Esmeralda
Townslip
Goldfield
California
Tuandary
Lincoln County
Cow Trany
Unlifrag
Phatton
Bamergita Om
Alraady
Tonapihie
Tonopah
Ciulcfield
Tonopal
Coolies Want Gates Open For Chinese Laborers To Enter USA
Twenty five million Chinese workers in inland Cina await the bars to drop so they may enter the United States. Charles Denby testifies before the Han Committee on the Foster bill amending the Chinese Exclusion Law, urging no weakening of the law. He notes boycott aims to repeal exclusion and that China would accept no compromise. Also notes proposed annexation of Mono Lugo and Alpine Counties to Nevada and a petition circulating in Mono County. Senate committee favors a bill banning gambling in Alaska Ariwat New Mexico Oklahoma and Indian Territory.
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Cina
United States
Charles Denby
State Department
Han Committee On Foreign Affairs
Denby
China
Nevada
Mono
Lugo
Alpine
California
Kocie
Acravento
Sierras
Senate Committee On Territories
Alaska
Ariwat
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Pitchfork Ben Tillman and His Sharp Tongue
Senator Tillman of South Carolina, famed for his sharp tongue, earned his nickname Pitchfork Ben during his time as governor and his fiery speech style in the Senate. The piece notes his attacks on President Roosevelt and his colorful political career as a longtime South Carolina figure.
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Tillman
South Carolina
Benjamin R.tilman
Roosevelt
Senate
Grover Cleveland
Turbulent Career of Senator Tinian Highlighted
A recount of Senator Tinian of South Carolina depicts a volatile political figure born in 1847 in Burke County North Carolina who served as governor during the dispensary era. The piece notes confrontations with colleagues, fiery rhetoric, and a reputation for both brilliance and brutality in public speech.
Grand Jury Absent Indictment In Carson Desk Case
The Ormsby County Grand Jury did not issue an indictment after probing a desk supply conspiracy for the new Carson schoolhouse. Carson school officials paid 43 cents more per desk to Whitaker Hay Company of San Francisco than Oakland’s board, plus freight and setup costs, totaling about 154.80 extra for 360 desks.
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Roberts
Ormsby County
Carson
P. H. Mulcahy, & Carson
B. Roberts
Carson News
Carson School Board
Whitaker Hay Company
San Francisco
School Board of
Oakland
Cal
Mr. Roberts
Drayage
Hoe
Big Land and Cattle Sale Shocks Nevada cattle trade
Sparks Humphrey Meat Company sealed a deal to buy over 5000 head of cattle and 10,000 acres of ranch land in central Elko County, Nevada, via M. Badt & Co. of Wells. Reported price for cattle exceeds $150,000 with the Hardesty ranch on the Humboldt River valued among Elko County's top properties. The sale supports Sparks Humphrey supply contracts for Western Pacific construction forces. Also notes proposed eating houses for Southern Pacific trains at Carlin and Sparks to serve crews and soldiers.
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Sparks-Humphrey Meat Company
Revoof
Elko County
Keno
Mide
Nevada
Sparks Humphrey Company
Western Pacific
M. Badt & Co
Wells
Bath Company I i
Southern Pacific
Carlin
Sparks
Washoe County
A Democratic Countess Leads Socialist Campaign
Euguti women lack feonchide rights but wives of parliamentary candidates have long campaigned publicly. Lady Warwick, famed as the democratic countess, marched with workers to advocate Socialism, influencing the Elec tion and supporting Thorne’s House of Commons win.
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Britain
Lady Warwick
Aunt Brooke
Warwick
Lay Brooke
Tranky Croft
King Edward
Prince of Wales
San
Wat
Gayelles
Social Democratic Federation
Ick
House of Commons
Thorne
Attorney Murphy to Open Tonopah Law Office
Frank X. Murphy formerly an attorney in Winemucca plans to open a law office in Tonopah after a year of residence in Bullfrog.
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Frank X. Murphy
Winemucca
Tonopah
Bullfrog
That Nevada diocese Catholic paper says collecting for cathedral premature
Reno dispatch reports a $108 check from Mrs John W Mackay via Father Totwaan to fund a proposed Reno Catholic Cathedral. The gift, sent with notes from Cannes, honors her late husband Clarence Mackay. Salt Lake Inter Mountain questions cathedral aims and a Reno diocese without solid footing while noting broad support for a new bishop. Rich strikes at Bullion camp in Lander County spark daily updates and optimistic surface yields. The Weiss Herald lists KE Skages and Jacob Eggers as candidates for the State Senate in White Pine County.
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Reno
Father Totwaan
John W. Mackay
Nevada
Cannes
France
Salt Lake
Mackaya
Mackay
Ibis
Bullion
Lander County
Nevadan
Weiss Herald
R. KE. Skages
Jacob Eggers
Bike County
Clifford Mine Sale Tied Up Over Indian Claim
A Nye County court challenge blocks a 250000 dollar Clifford mine sale to Pittsburg buyers. Madian Johonie Peavino, a Shoshone, and his wife Minnie claim a half interest, saying an agreement gave the four original partners equal rights. They allege Clifford brothers promised deeds or notes to cover half ownership. The sale to Pittsburg participants remains pending court ruling.
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Clifford
Nye County
Tonopah
Pittsburg
Madian Johonie Peavino
Minnie
Edward Clifford
J. W. Clifford
Intian
Equin
Intinn
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Eureka Sentinel
King Leopold of
Belgium
Leopold
Tseileen
Bias Lantern
Leopol
Delguan
Kiko County
Luopold OF
Belgiuat
Hue Wai
Devere
New
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Stewart
Ornisby
Eureka
U. S
Pitchfork
Ben
Hale
Carale
Kentucky
Charleston
McLaurin
Chamber
Tinian
Bulge- Held
N.C
Benjamin H Tillman
Carson Desk
BIG Land and Gattle Sale
I. W. Harper
Eureka Cash Store
Sentinel
Eureka Lodge Directory
Eureka Lodge No
Masonic Hall
H. F. Gourge
W. M
Joux Hancoux
St. John’s
KR. A. M
Eowaup Kuacs
HP. A Tary
J. Foo
Chait
Srexomt Heynoupa
Diamond Rebekah Lodge
C.C. PF
Vialt
Swick
Kate Swick
Beatific Lodge No. 7
K. of P
Castle Hall
Smith & Richard
Apell
G. A. Puereia
Attest
Ipetnoma
Ry A
Eureka & Palisade
Palisade
Ely
Hamilton
Tybo
Belmont
Reveille
Alpha
Hay Ranch
G. D. Abbott
Henderson Banking Company
Jolly Hexperson
L. O. Hexperson
Harnen Hexperson
Carnot, Hexnenson
CasniEn Assistaxt Casnter
Savings Department
Elko Nevada
Bank OF Nevada
W. P. Burnet
Epwanp
Crank
SP. A
Virginia Stre Street
Eureka County
Daniel Meyer
RL Douglass
Moritz Scheoline
George F. Turrittha
P. L. Flanigan
Henry Anderson
A. G. Pletcher
J C. Hamilton
W. &. Griffin House
Spring Street
Rorewa
Otto T. Williams
Elko
Dotta, Buihling
Pitcipal Ace
Canada
Europe
Avia Mietere Reteeline
Osborn
Eycexe
Hownet
Tem Co
Zeg
Clifford Mine Sale
Big Ledge
the Brown Hotel
Neyalla
Oi Crow
Hermitage
Martin Mahoney
E.L. Tippie
Main
Bateman Sts
United States Smelting Co
Salti Lake City
Utah
United States Smelting Company
Salt Lake City
Bingham Junction
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