Irrigation Bill Expands U S Territory by Sixty Million Acres
Washington June 22 The irrigation act opens arid lands in thirteen states and three territories to development, potentially irrigating 60,000,000 acres. Secretary Wilson and Interior Secretary Hitchcock praise the measure as a boon to settlers, farmers, and eastern markets, with Representative Newlands lauded for championing the bill. President Roosevelt backs the law as a landmark, safeguarding homesteads and limiting claims to prevent monopolies.
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The
Philadelphis Inquirer
Washington, D. C
United States
Alaska
Republic
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Asia
Canada
Assiniboine
Francis G. Newlands
Nevada
Roe
Interior
Hitchcock
Roosevelt
Bis
Minnesota
Newlands
Congress
Washington
Tom
Carson Mint years and outputs reach to 1893 totals
The Carson Mint began minting in 1870 and stopped May 23 1893. Gold coined 25,829,426 silver 25,445,009.80 total 49,274,434 30. Editorial notes deny sale of the San Francisco Post, claim rent for campaign use by Gage forces with option to buy. Also reports on cattle range destruction, railroad land subdivision for grass, and dances and health maxims at a New York dance convention with quotes on moderation and energy conservation.
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Carson
The
San Francisco Star
San Francisco Post
Gage
Ode to the Office in a Downieville Messenger Verse
A playful verse from Downieville California riffs on loving the office. The speaker praises a soft, secure workplace with a warm bedlike rest, steady control, and a large payroll. The poem expresses longing and devotion to the office as a beloved place of work.
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Downieville
Cal
Messenger
Affectionate tribute to the biennial candidate
The Caldwell Tribune portrays the gay candidate with a beaming face and alluring smile. It calls candidates loyal, joyful, vivacious, affectionate, playful, and guileful, noting his graft and the public affection that follows despite contempt from many.
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Caldwell Tribune
Nevada State Central Committee Seeks Mile Party Nominees 1902
A damaged notice from Reno Nevada June 23 1902 announces a state convention of the Silver Party to nominate a full state ticket for the November 4 1902 general election. It lists posts including Governor Justice of the Supreme Court Superintendent of Public Instruction Regents and district judges with terms and appointment details.
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Rmadquarters
Silven Park
Centkal
Reno
Nevada
Silver Party of
Bold of
Tone
Nevesesh
Milves Party
Eee
Supreme Court
State University
Alno
DemocraticMiver Party
Pres Eteen
Dee Come White
Pisa
Lea
Tiebet
Voivaratty
Central Comaine
Atiall
Bees
Sno Wt Sven
Damocmanic Meeting Report From Reno 1902 Democratic Central Committee
Fragmentary text from Reno Nevada June 25 1902 notes a state central committee meeting of the Democratic party. The readable portions suggest discussions or decisions but details are unclear due to damaged OCR. The report references names and movements but no complete actions or outcomes are readable.
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Reno
Nevada
Ievede
Ene
Movade
Marob
White Knob Copper Mine Closes. 200 Miners Terminated
The White Knob Copper Company halted operations at Mackay Idaho and laid off 200 miners after spending millions on development with no payable ore found. Low metal prices high smelting charges and high rail freight for low grade ore forced Swansea Utah mine shutdown. about 125000 tons of ore remain exposed above the 1050 level awaiting better conditions.
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White Knob Copper Company
Mackay
Idaho
Swansea
Utah
Surveyor notes describe corner lines and bearings in a parcel
Beginning at corner No 1 with reference to Net Rocce Ledge and Company survey, the record details bearing and distance descriptors, corner No 2, a post near a mound of rocks, and monuments with measurements, together with corner stakes, monuments, and a short westward line.
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Rosa Deere
Bryan
Weo
Esid
Momestake
Rocce Ledge & ‘Company of
Wolverine
Wolverua
Mies
Hequning &T
Port Sol
Ubb
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England
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California
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Germany
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Main Street
U. S. Land Office
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Bert L. Hmith
Eureka County
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Andrew Jackson
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Hank
Wait County
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