Desperate Escape Attempt By Elko County Prisoners
Two Elko County horse thieves Thomas and Edward Armstrong, jailed after being turned over to Deputy Borchert of Cherry Creek White Pine, fought to escape Wells Nevada jail vigil snared by a 45 Colt shot into the ceiling and a failed second attempt. Recaptured, they were to be sent to the penitentiary. jail break reports cited Ely and Toano pursuits and later capture seven miles from Toano. Perry S Heath leaves Salt Lake Tribune. Joseph L Lippman becomes publisher.
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Borchert
White Pine
Hlt
Thomas
Edward Armstrong
Elko
Elko County
F. A. Borchert
Cherry Creek
White Pine County
Wells
Mr. Borchert
Mr. Horchert
Dell Loach
David McQuitty
Armstrong
Eureka
Ely
White Pine News
Sheriff Newman
Tom Welden
Toano
W. 5. Griswold
Newlands Seeks Nevada Unity in Fusion Drive
United States Senator Francis G. Newlands provides a five column interview on Reno politics. He criticizes the Republicans as an ultra conservative party and outlines Democratic aims on tariff reform silver policy and Territory issues. He discusses Nevada candidates Congressman Van Dozer Governor Sparks and Justice Bartine, and urges party officials to fund campaigns collectively.
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Reno
United States
Francis G. Newlands
Newlands
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Agahowa
Siverus Miutoles
Mexico
Ome
Nevada
Opel
Sparks
Smuggled Mongolians Arrest and Deportation Planned
T. J. Longley, Immigrant and Chinese Inspector, telegraphed from Beowawe to US Commissioner W. W. Booker to meet on arrival of No. 6 for government business. Seven Chinamen held on unlawful presence in the United States to be examined in Elko after papers return. Longley cites many more such arrests planned in Nevada to remove unlawfully present Chinese nationals.
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Elko
T. J. Longley
United States
Beowawe
Eureka County
W. W. Booker
Eiko
Boowawe
Uolaw Eaily
Longley
Nevada
Department of Labor
Judge Fitzgerald Sends 450 To State Central Committee
Judge Fitzgerald forwards 450 to the Passon State Central Committee in settlement of his share as a 1900 campaign candidate. It notes prior claims of reluctance to pay, then confirms he was assessed 10 percent of his first year’s salary and promptly sent the amount. Also mentions a Eureka, Nevada letter to the wife of Eden Cazier announcing a daughter born in Currant Creek, Nye County.
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Mr. Sharon
Mr. Newlands
Senate
California
Sharon
Fitzgerald
State Central Committee
Carson
Nate Roff
Pasion
Eureka
Nevada
Eden Cazier
Currant Creek
Nye County
Lacey
L. W. Cromer
Matamoras
Emmett May
Marchandine
L. Broy
S. Felton
A. Cen Si Marini
Beo Clancy
M. Isaac
James Romano
Consus
B. Pense
Ee Mar Hal A Hortin
Ete
Exelby i. Huh
J. H. Hoegh
Democrats In Convention Open With Williams Appointed Temporary Chairman
In St Louis James KE Jones opened the Democratic National Committee meeting naming John Sharp Williams of Mississippi as temporary chairman. Williams spoke at length and committees were formed. Grover Cleveland drew loud cheers. Champ Clark was elected permanent chairman and Bryan's entrance drew huge applause. A Parker banner provoked protests from Georgia. The convention adjourned amid activity on credentials and organization. Friday's session opened with routine business and delayed platform, with Parker seen as leading candidate for president and Turner for vice president. Nevada delegates elected George Russell chair, with Newlands and others named to committees. A Nevada murder case granted a new trial for four inmates.
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Republican Party
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Mr. Newlands
Nevada
Roosevelt
Geological Survey
James KE. Jones
Arkansas
National Committee
St. Louis
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Williams
Grover Cleveland
Porto Rico
Philippines
Champ Clark
Missouri
Coshman
Bryan
Chicago
Georgia
Parker
New York
George Russell
Francis G. Newlands
Committee On Resolutions
P. ©. Weber
W. E. Sharon
John H. Dennis
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Washington, D. C
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Supreme Court of Nevada
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