Nevada News Roundup From Reno and Churchill County
Nevada reports cover the Nevada Historical Society meeting in Reno on June 7 and Tomopah’s planned incorporation to place city governance under local control. Also noted are salt-field development in Sand Springs, Greek suspect Dimeter Dragassovich found guilty, Humboldt murder verdicts, a large jewelry-store diamond theft via a 13 foot tunnel, and Esmeralda Grand Jury indictments for Worden Cowden and Ulmer with 23 indictments total.
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Nevada
Churchill County
E. L. White and
Marcus Books
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Dimeter Dragassovich
Bly
Saswalt
Mod
Millie Bogan
Atel
George Contini
Bernard Clark
Sol Hendre
Chbafoy
Humboldt County
Patrick Cook
Hendra
Esmeralda County
Ans
Charles Worden
W. D. Cowden
Worden
Cowden
Bert ‘Ulmer
End Asylum Investigation Sets Tone for Nevada Officials
Carson Appeal reports a Reno board session where petty clashes between Dr. Gibson and Driscoll dominated. Governor Dickerson backs Dr. Gibson as superintendent and orders staff to focus on the asylum’s welfare, signaling smoother operations ahead. A separate item notes a proposed railroad in Elko County linking Twin Falls to Wells, with surveys to connect to the Central Pacific line at Pension and at Valley Pass.
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Mines On the Bargain Counter In Mining Markets
The Salt Lake Mining Review says many mining bargains arise after financial downturns as capital shifts from safety vaults to active investments. Prices for mining properties have dropped to bedrock, with solid projects available at a fraction of former values. Qualified buyers can strike favorable terms by matching buyers with suitable claims in Western camps, while sellers should seek reasonable prices to reach mutual benefit.
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Salt Lake Mining Review
Too Many Men For the Jobs Saturday Evening Post
A New York pamphlet shows over a third of labor unions members were idle at year start, dropping to one fifth by November. Immigrants arriving at New York port added to the labor supply, with most going to industrial states New York or Pennsylvania as trade improves. Socialists claim a cure, but the issue persists.
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Pennsylvania
Italy
Germany
Does It Pay to Raise Boys and the $4000 Cost
A column muses on the average cost of raising a son to age 21, pegging it at 4000 and noting the potential return if the boy becomes a responsible adult. It contrasts a wasteful, idle youth with a son who learns wealth comes from hard work and becomes a source of pride and support to aging parents.
Bryan Mule Arrives As Goldfield Mascot Controversy
Goldfield Nevada May 3 The Bryan mule, a mascot awarded by William Jennings Bryan to Goldfield, arrives in charge of a Nebraska University student. The county central chair Jack Melangelia suspects tricks about the animal while it camps with an officer weeks in the city. Insurance adjusters visit Dayton to settle on the burned Court House with a disputed claim of 10000 as walls remain in good condition. Ange McLeod sues Miller Lux for 25400 over a dam ruling that flooded McLeod lands, damages awarded by a jury.
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Zeppelin’s Airship Sets Aerial Record Then Encounters Damage
Berlin reports Count Zeppelin as the king of aviators after an 850 mile voyage aboard Zeppelin IL in 87 hours with a crew of nine. A collision near Goepplingen tore a bow and halted the flight. repairs are planned in Fredericks, with a quick return possible. The voyage marked the longest yet and a record for airship performance.
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William Yeaterday
Bitterfeld
County Physician Targeted Over Private Practice Interference
Attorney Walker urged Oaks County Commissioners in Ely to remove County Physician Dr B J R Wallace claiming private practice conflicted with public duty. He cited Ely company workers paying hospital dues to the firm and using the County Hospital when ill or injured.
Nevada Growth Report Cites Mines and Tax Office Move
Nevada's growth improves says Tax Collector Haley after a Reno trip. He notes statewide optimism and better business conditions since the panic. Mines are being worked for in ground value, not stockholder conjecture, reflecting a shift to real gains.
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Haley
Reno
San Francisco Bulletin Big Prize Contest Offer
The San Francisco Bulletin launches a large prize contest with over 25000 dollars in gifts. Prizes include two homes a Rambler automobile symphonograph piano and building lots in Keywood Park with values totaling many thousands. Open to men and women 17 to 70, votes earned by paid subscriptions and ads, divisions and districts outlined for fair play.
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Carter
Lota
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San Francisco
Bulletin
Tha Ballatin
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Double Tragedy at Tuscarora Elko County
A Sunday night gun and knife fight in Tuscarora left James Baker and Clyde Thompson dead. Thompson drew a knife and gun after an argument tied to a year old lawsuit. Baker, thought to be a cattlemen’s detective, grappled Thompson in an old cellar, where both died after the violent clash.
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Tuscarora
Elko County
James Baker
Clyde Thompson
Thompson
Baker
Notice of Horses Shipped from Alpha Station to Missouri
Notice records horses shipped from Alpha Station Nevada to Kanone City Missouri by Davenport Libby under inspection and numbered E.&P. 110 34 12 116 152 2 50. Many horses carry varied brands described in detail including ace of clubs, quarter circle, cross, bar, and other marks. Also notes 17 driven Urania bar through left shoulder and other brands on hips jaws shoulders and left sides. Concluded by Morrowey of Eureka County Nevada and Wm Hammond, Bere, Statement No. 61.
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Alpha Station
Nevada
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Koraa
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M. Manowey, Peeser
Bureka Xa County
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Hammond
Bere
Piano for Sale in Eureka Nevada by Lightfoot
A Hobart M Cable piano and bench in perfect order and condition will be sold cheap for cash. For further particulars contact A. B. Lightfoot in Eureka Nevada.
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A. B. Lightfoot
Eureka
Nevada
Wanted Traveling Representative for Popular Weekly Paper
Classified notice seeking a man of good address and education to act as special traveling representative. Requires a security bond of 200. Provide age nationality marital status and business experience. Address inquiries to The American Weekly Business Manager at 74 Geary St San Francisco California.
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Busines
American Weekly
Geary St
San Francisco
Oal
Unclear Farm Branding Marks Reported at Din iathard Town
Fragmentary OCR notes describe various horse brands noted in a 1909 report from Din iathard Town, mentioning brands such as N over bar on left thigh and quarter circle over Lion on left thigh. Several garbled terms and personal names appear, with references to horses and branding actions incomplete.
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Petsoe Kareka & Pallanile Rallear
Din Iathard Town
W. Whitney
Fn &P
Serra Ek
Harris Tonsorial Parlors Ad Promises Quick Razor Service
An advertisement from Harris Tonsorial Parlors on Male and Bateman Streets markets grooming with Barcie Sanitary and up to date, quick service. Razor Holling is listed as a specialty for proprietor Harrig.
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Bateman Sts
Barcie
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