Labor movement aims to unite unions across Virginia
W A Burns of the Storey County Labor Union reports that the V and T and C Railroad Companies have conceded to the demands of Mound House freight handlers who now receive 3 per day. He leads a push toward a State Federation of Labor including unions in every county. Burns notes Ely miners faced wage cuts to 3 in a shell game that the union exposed, threatening wage restoration to 850 per day.
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Virginia
W. A. Burns
Storey County Labor Union
Mound House
Borne
Federation of Labor
Ely
White Pine County
Burns
Storey County Grand Jury Recommends Tax Reform and Consolidation
The Storey county grand jury reports recommendations including taxing incorporations doing business in Storey county, urging legislators to consolidate Storey Lyon Ormaby and Douglas counties or as many as possible. They argue wealth exits Storey and local capital avoids investment unless taxes are lowered and Carson City becomes the county seat.
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Mercy County
Storey County
Storey
Lyon
Ormaby
Douglas
Carson City
Taxable Property Valuation Rises Statewide in 1902 Totals
The total valuation of taxable property in the state, per county assessors for 1902, stands at 29,820,326 dollars, up nearly 1,500,000 from 1901. Report notes point to a much larger increase anticipated for the coming year as county valuations are tabulated and released.
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Lake Tribne
Backlen's Archa Salve Promises Pain Relief and Piles Cure
An advertisement extols Backlen's Archa Salve as a cure for pains from cuts wounds bruises burns sprains and piles. It claims it kills pain and cures trouble and lists a price of 250 at Mrs H M Schneider Druggist. A separate note mentions the cable ship Silvertown sailing from Honolulu to San Francisco then to Liverpool to load wheat and later lay 3 000 miles of cable between Honolulu and Manila.
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Backlen
H. M. Schneider
Silvertown
San Francisco
Honolulu
Liverpool
England
Holulu
Manila
Untitled Advertisement Summary of Elusive Remedy
A fragmented ad style note claims the tale of a ancient remedy with letters from across India China and distant lands. It mentions sales through a distributor and a claimed personal endorsement urging customers to try the product.
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Ancceas
India
China
Poskiva Gearenins
Gale
EL B. Behooldors Iit
Widows, projects and progress in a distracted era
The article surveys varied topics from poverty of Zola’s widow to Dreyfusaffairs and naval additions. It notes the Nevada monitor joining the U S Navy, Honolulu Chinese protests, a $3000 Knights of Pythias endowment to Mrs Dempsey, Park City mine dividends, Montana mine labor figures, and political schedule changes including Pardee of California. It also mentions triplets born in Kentucky, a bricklaying machine, Dr Pitoy’s claimed wine cleansing microbe, Pacific Coast Commercial Travelers’ stance on mileage books, long cable voyages and the San Francisco to Honolulu distance. An AP dispatch covered the first day of the cable link.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast Commercial Travelers' Association
New Life Pills Promised Relief for Stomach and Liver Troubles
An advertisement asserts that Dr New Life Pills ease domestic strain by addressing stomach and liver issues. It claims benefits for families with fewer ruptures when the product is on hand and notes relief for H M Schneider as an example.
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H. M. Schneider
Lem Allen Arrives as Lieutenant Governor in Store Clothes
Carson Appeal reports Lem Allen, the new Lieutenant Governor, arrived in a brand-new suit bought in Churchill county, recalling his Arkansas roots from 1861. He kept a woolen shirt with no necktie, saying the look would prevent friends from failing to recognize him. The crowd is puzzled but expected to adjust.
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Carson Appeal
Lem Allen
Churchill County
Lem
Wilda
Arkansas
Hearst Changes Chicago Paper Name to Hearst's Chicago Examiner
William R Hearst has renamed his Chicago newspaper from the Chicago Journal to Hearst's Chicago Examiner and American. The change appeared last Monday with the new title and a small subtitle reading and American, but no reason is given.
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William R. Hearst
New York
The
Journal
American
Chicago
Chicago American
Hearst
Chicago Examiner
Local Nevada Briefs From Lander To Reno
Obits note Ralph Hodge of Lander County dies in Austin on December 26. Carson resident William A. Cowan petitions for bankruptcy. Eugene Howell joins Nevada bar as of December 31. Winnemucca couple William F. Dick and Miss Ida Benson wed New Year’s Eve. Governor Sparks stays in Reno area. Miss Mary Henry resigns Wadsworth teaching post. A.M. North of Reno to replace. County exhibits planned in Reno Chamber for mineral resources. W. Gayhart relocates to Toledo OH to pursue real estate after last election run for Surveyor General. Tonopah reports Maxwell planning suit against Frank Golden for 50,000. H. C. Marker of Lovelock operated in SF for cancer. operation partial tongue/mouth removed. Judge Talbot hosts farewell at Pioche on December 26 before joining Supreme Court. crowd and brass band present. Battle Mountain pioneer John W. McWilliams dies in San Francisco of pneumonia. The Appeal notes a Carson bachelor teased by club girls. nine members vote. club dissolves amid disputes.
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Nevada
Reno
Electric Bitters touted as cure for multiple ailments
An old testimonial promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia backache and kidney and liver troubles. The ad claims strong curative power and assures a 60 cent guaranteed bottle by Mrs H M Schneider Druggist. Colorado metal production fell by 2 799 767 dollars year over year due to low metal prices affecting mining states. The Tonopah stock exchange opened December 31.
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H. M. Schneider
Colorado
Meeting on January 3 1903 Allowances for named individuals
The record shows an order approving sums of money for listed persons including a matron, a nurse, an employee, and an indigent group. Names include Mee at Ferrell, J. W. Dean, RF Reid, Mrs Miss Schneider & Co, John McKernan, Win Gates, and F Johnson. The clerk H Hoergh certifies the record.
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Ferrell
J. W. Dean
RF. Reid
Mtss Schneider & Co
John McKernan
Win
Gates
Erpraewe
Monty
Sweeney
Johnson
Corr
H. Hoegh
Pain Balm Heals Hand After Nail Injury
A man injured his hand when a ten penny nail pierced it. He applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm and later ointment, reporting the pain and soreness vanished and the wound healed quickly. Sold by M. Schneiders.
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J.C. Peerle Bay
N. Y
Chamberlain
M. Schneiders
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