Campaign money pledges spark party row in Goldfield meeting
In Goldfield a Republican club debated a resolution requiring candidates to pledge not to take money from Southern Pacific or other corporate sources. An attorney denounced anti-money talk, urging acceptance of funds from any source while critics warned against internal purges and the influence of money on campaigning.
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Goldfield
Southern Pacific
May
John Clark
Goldfield Tribune
Tau
Gambling revival feared as Nevada fight stirs open play
Officials in Washoe County report about 20000 dollars collected last month amid a renewed wave of ventana style gambling during prize fights. Reno saloons and other gambling houses hope to win back anti gambling law protections as cases are set for September 30 to test the statute and gauge enforcement.
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Washoe County
Tts
Reno
Itre
Nevada
Wiehoe
Barred from Politics Governor Dickerson Not Barred
Attorney General Stoddard says no provision in the constitution or law forbids Governor Dickerson from seeking re election. He asserts qualifications for governor are fixed and that none can legally prevent a candidacy despite discussions of duties and police office powers.
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Stoddard
Dickerson
Hello
Stadian
Agate
Virginia
High grade Nevada gold ore from Stall Brothers lease
A Nevada gold ore chunk weighing about 80 pounds shows rich gold through quartz in the Stall Brothers lease at National shaft, 400 feet deep. Dispatch notes the ore as high grade and electrone, with potential for millions in value as deeper workings develop. Second bullion shipment since July 1 arrived by auto, weighing 550 pounds and worth 80 000 dollars.
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Stall Brothers
National
Nevada
Remson
West Virginia
Elim
Windemucea
Auto
Genoa farmer convicted of assault on daughter
John Lee, a Genoa farmer, was convicted of criminal assault against his 14 year old daughter and sentenced by Judge Langan to one year at the Nevada penitentiary. During trial the daughter initially resisted, then testified to the attack after contempt confinement, while local reactions included threats of lynching. The piece also notes a digression on opinions about lying to save lives and a quote attributed to Henry Clay.
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John Lee
Genoa
Hag
Langan
Nevada
Apont
Wyatt J
Geom
Sly
Otolock Turaday
Lee
England
Postal Savings Bank Act details and deposit rules
The article outlines the Postal Savings Bank Act provisions including deposits from one dollar up to five hundred dollars, with ten cent stamps accepted as deposits once the one dollar threshold is met. It describes interest at two per cent, withdrawal rights, and investment rules allocating 5 per cent reserves, 30 per cent in government bonds, and 65 per cent in bank deposits under specified terms.
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United States
Postal Savings Depository
Postal Savings Bank Act
the Treasury
Washington
Reno Man Sent Testimonial to Patent Medicine Company
A Reno man writes to a patent medicine firm claiming his wife died after taking their product and notes he married again, requesting another bottle. The odd testimonial appears in a local court or customs report, reflecting era attitudes toward patent medicines and public health implications.
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Reno
Sira
Gain Named Esmeralda County Commissioner
Governor Dickerson appoints Nathan R. Gain to succeed Charles Warden as County Commissioner of Esmeralda County. Gain, a Democrat, shifts the county board from Republican to Democratic control.
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Nathan R. Gain
Esmeralda County
Dickerson
Charles Warden
Mr. Gain
Senator Newlands Denies Nye and Ormaby Bank Directorship
The Nye County Grand Jury report lists Senator Newlands among bank directors. He states he never served as a director or involved in its direction or management. He did subscribe to increased capital stock about twelve to thirteen thousand dollars but declined to qualify as director due to time burdens.
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Nye County Grand Jury
Nye and Ormaby County Bank
Newlands
Bids Wanted for Cordwood Coal and Lime at Prospect Mountain
Farmers Mining Company invites bids for cordwood char coal and lime in quantities at the mouth of the Prospect Mountain Tunnel below the Silver Conner mine Communications should be directed to Fanwens Mining Company Eureka Nevada.
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Farmers Mining Company
Prospect Mountain
Silver Conner
Fanwens Mining Company
Eureka
Nevada
Politicians Blamed as Bankers Back Market Faith
Salt Lake Telegram reports American bankers in Camsted Germany say finances are sound. The New York Herald confirms with interviews of J J Hill W O Brown Hines and William Ellis Corey among others. They warn political rhetoric harms markets and that the financial system, not politicians, needs revision after past panics.
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Salt Lake Telegram
United States Steel
Hill
Mr. Hill
Mr. McCornick
New York
New York City
Republic
Rocky Mountains
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