Double Tragedy at Beatty Over Jealous Wife
Beatty Nevada reports a musician Frank Lichtenberg shot his wife Nellie Thomas three times and then killed himself in a violent altercation. The injured woman is expected to recover. The piece also notes Judge Lauyss of Goldfield ruling that a full 17-member grand jury need not hear all evidence before a true bill when a quorum returns an indictment.
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Nevada
Nellie Thomas
Frank Lichtenberg
Litchenberg
Jt Ie
Tonopah
Revo
Rawhide
Virginia City
Lauyss
Goldfield
el Heghes
William Gillman
Goldfeld
Heghes
Rusemuch
Orchard Granted Clemency by Idaho Board
The Idaho State Board of Pardons commuted Harry Orchard’s death sentence for the murder of former Governor Frank Steunenberg to life imprisonment. The board acted on Judge Fremont Wood’s recommendation, noting Orchard had testified for the state. Orchard had hoped to avoid a change and was arrested shortly after the assassination in Caldwell on December 30, 1905.
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Bote
Idaho
State Board of Pardons
Harry Orchard
Frank Stossenberg
Fremont Wood
Sourteeing Orchard
Orchard
Steanenberg
Calswell
Miners Officers Implicated in Idaho Murder Case
A man confessed to guilt to James McPartland of Pinkerton, claiming Western Federation of Miners officers hired him to commit murder. Charles H. Moyer, William D. Haywood, and Charlee Pettibone were arrested in Denver and brought to Idaho. Simpkins fled. Haywood and Pettibone were acquitted. Moyer’s case was giamiaced.
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Idaho
James McPartland
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Western Federation of Miners
Charles H. Moyer
William D. Haywood
Charlee D. Pettibone
Denver
Jovo Simpkins
Removal of State Bullion Tax Collector Nevin
On July 8 Governor Dickerson removed James Nevin from the office of State Bullion Tax Collector and appointed James F. Haley of Reno to the post. Haley formerly lived in Eoreke and worked on the Bestriet. he is described as a young man with enterprise and risk, believed to have the material to make a capable official for the position.
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Dickerson
James Nevin
James F. Haley
Reno
Haley
Eoreke
Bestriet
John A. Johneon
Abraham Lincoln
Kentucky
Democratic National Convention Set for Denver July 7
The Democratic National Convention will meet in Denver Colorado on Tuesday July 7. Indications favored William J Bryan for the nomination but last minute opposition appears likely to mount a strong effort to deny his renomination.
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Denver
Colorado
Wiliam J. Bryan
Nevada Internal Revenue Collector Resigns to Hires
Harry J. Bauuphries resigns as Internal Revenue Collector for Nevada. Ben Blow of San Francisco succeeds him after investigating charges against Sparks saloon men accused of impure whiskey. Bauuphries becomes assistant to Senator P. L. Mani gan. He will oversee county organizations and work with Flanigan to build a Republican state organization for victory.
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Reno
Nowaday
Harry J. Bauuphries
Internal Revenue
Nevada
Haa
Ben Blow
San Francisco
Sparks
Humphries
P. L. Manigan
Republican Party
Flanigan
Prospect Roll of Honor for June 20
Roll lists students from Bivesia Gibellini to Lanae Bosern and others as honored for June 20. Names include Carrie Gibellini Lena Repetto Martin Boryna Sohan Bergus Angelo Horena Sohanhelbiol Vic ter Borgna Venice Kepeten Albire ibellini and Edith Repetts.
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Bivesia Gibellini
Lawrence Repetto
Carrie Gibellini
Lena Repetto
Martin Boryna
Sohn Bergus
Angelo Horena
Angelo Fran
Sohanhelbiol
Vaocan
Gaindilla ‘Boryna
Edith Repetts
Jenale Gibelitzi
Victer Borgna
Venice Kepeten
Albire Ibellini
Lanae Bosern
Mrs Grover Cleveland Remembered By Citizens After Death
The article eulogizes Mrs Grover Cleveland widow of former President Grover Cleveland. It notes her sympathy across parties, devotion to her husband in later years, preference for private life, and quiet domestic focus. It mentions Wells College Aurora New York and Princeton ties, and recalls Frances Polson of Buffalo, Ruth Cleveland born in the White House.
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Cleveland
White House
University Town
Princeton
Ruth
Death of W. M. Story Revives Eureka Memory
A letter from Eureka reports W. M. Story, who lived there about 30 years ago, died at Fresno California at age 83. He rose to local fame in 1878 when he influenced a Eureka jury in the murder case of Jose Bigelow over Gus Botto, causing the jury to disagree.
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Eureka
W. M. Story
Fresno
California
Jose Bigelow
Gus Botto
Death of Mrs Henry T Bush in San Francisco
Mrs Annie Tennent Bush wife of the late Judge Henry Bush of Hamilton died Saturday June 20 at the home of her son Henry Bush in San Francisco. She had been in ill health for some time and her husband’s death a few months earlier is thought to have hastened her passing. Surviving are Henry T Bush of San Francisco and A J Bush of Hamilton.
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Henry T. Bush
Annie Tennent Bush
Henry Bush
Hamilton
San Francisco
Denver is Proposed for Democratic National Convention
The piece argues Denver Colorado should host the Democrats national convention noting altitude mansions a large auditorium and strong local figures led by Thomas Taggart and Urey Woodson. It highlights Bryan's enduring public role and outlines Henry A Buchto and other Democratic officials as context for the party’s leadership and strategy.
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Denver
Colorado
Henry A. Buchto
University of Denver
United States
National Committee
Democratic National Committee
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Woodson
Madisonville
Owensboro Messenger
Paducah News-Democrat
Evansville
Ind
Elizabeth Ford
Harvest Time in Nevada Today
Carson Valley showcases thriving agriculture with thousands of acres of alfalfa nearing maturation as mower teams prepare to begin a vast harvest. Visitors are invited to see grain and hay fields, creameries, flour mills, farm residences, and the prosperous local community in operation this season.
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Carson Valley
Nevada
Farro banks and a Reno brokerage sale noted
The Ely Record comments that no faro banks at Rawhide have failed and continue operating with small handling fees. It notes faro as an ancient banking system and praises creditors' protection in closures. The Andy Hempel Brokerage Co. of Reno sold to J. W. Longley, E. B. Cushman and B. F. Spell of Tonopah for reorganization.
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Faro
Sual
Pharoahs
Egypt
Ely
Andy Hempel
Reno
J. W. Longley
E. B. Cushman
B. F. Spell
Tonopah
Grand Clearance Sale at Newco Stock Repriced
Local ad announces a grand clearance at Newco offering reduced prices on mattresses pillows comforters and blankets along with hats clothing and dress goods. It highlights corduroy suits formerly 16 now 12 and khaki suits sold at 2 to clear room for new stock.
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Newco
Horses Shipped and Inspected On Nevada and Nebraska Railways
Notice records horse shipments from Alpha Station Nevada to Kansas City Missouri and Burks Palisade Nevada with inspector names H Bweeney J Sweeser and W H Swaeway. brands include J, V, A, 8, quarter circle, bar, and various unbranded. Also lists horses and sixties numbers, days June 1908, and other consignments to Cornell Bluffs and South Omaha with branding details and inspector notes.
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Eureka & Palisade
Alpha Station
Kansas City
Misouri
H. Libby
E&p. Animuale
Burks & Pallande
Pallead Nevada
G. W. Winter
Cara
Jack
J. Sweeser
Agiherit
Burake
Eke & Palisade Railway
Cornell Blutts
Lowitney
Jery
Ifteen Horsea
Apo
Southern Pacific Railway
Beowawe
Nevada
South Onehe
Nebraska
Tor Bredstreet
U. P
Bread with Shoes On Editor Faces Winter North Dakota
An odd editorial note in a North Dakota paper mocks fastidious habits of a newlyweds reader and warns delinquent subscribers to pay up. The editor jokes about needing bread with his clothes on and on, underscoring fiscal pressure in the harsh winter.
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Kneads
North Dakota
Garden of Eden
Gold Mine Wanted in Washington DC Demonstration Prospect
A notice seeks a gold mine purchase or partnership to assist a well-developed property demonstrating potential. Interested parties should contact H. P. Atkins at 307 B Street Northeast, Washington, D. C., for details and proposals.
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H. P. Atkins
B Street
Washington, D, C
Beef Prices To Rule Steady in Coming Years
A Journal forecast argues beef prices will stay firm for five to six years as regional cattle markets shift. It notes limited surplus cattle across the East and South, high costs for corn and hay, and farmers growing own feed like alfalfa and stock beets. It urges producers to adapt or lag behind.
Mountain of Pure Salt Near St Thomas Proclaimed Rich
The Las Vegas Age notes a mountain of nearly pure rock salt three miles south of St Thomas on the Virgin River. Syphus estimates 6,000,000 tons in sight. If a railroad reaches Muddy, profitable mining could start, with Los Angeles buyers at 18 dollars a ton and Liverpool salt at 20 dollars, suggesting strong regional demand.
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Virgin
Las Vegas Age
Chicago
Lay Syphus
Los Angeles
Maddy
Liverpool
St. Thomas
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