Plans for a great negro exodus from the South
A Boston dispatch outlines a secret organization planning to move 600 members and 5,000 emigrants from the South to Boston and the West. The scheme aims to depopulate the South and Southwest, with emphasis on distributing newcomers to agricultural and timber communities. The article notes secrecy, fears of mob violence, and potential labor-union implications, while commenting on public and political reactions.
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Boston
Georgia
South
News
Red Bluff
Cal
United States
Thurman Chooses Gorman for Democratic Nomination
Columbus dispatch notes Allen G. Thurman backs A P Gorman for president, opposing Bryan and Cleveland. He says Gorman is strongest for the nomination and could carry New York. Also reported: 1,000,000 acres of Mojave land opened for entry. water shortages render most land unfit for cultivation. 5,658 inquiries to Los Angeles Government Land Office by Jan 10 from diverse countries.
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Columbus
Allen G. Thurman
Ohio
A. P. Gorman
Bryan
Gorman
Cleveland
New York
Hany Democrat
Mojave
Needles
Santa Fe Pacific
Atlantic & Pacific Railroad
Los Angeles
Australia
Land Office
Right of Way for Veterans in National Encampment
The thirty seventh National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic will meet in San Francisco on August 17. California appropriated 25000 dollars for the demonstration with another 50000 being raised to greet visitors from Washington and Philadelphia. Railroads issued excursion rates with Eureka & Palisade offering reduced fares for Eureka to Palisade and return. Tickets available in Eureka and Palisade August 14 to 16 with return limits August 31 on Southern Pacific and September 1 on the E and P.
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San Francisco
California
Washington, D. C
Philadelphia
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Palisade
Eureka & Palisade
Eureka
Southern Pacific Lines
Mysterious Syndicate Targets Western Pacific Route
Lake Herald reports a rival Yard Syndicate quietly blocking Western Pacific surveys for the Beckwith Pass route to Salt Lake. Agents are buying land along the Feather River and in Nevada as survey crews push into Winnemucca and surrounding areas, amid speculation Southern Pacific may back the syndicate.
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San Francisco
Western Pacific
Nevada
Winnemuces
Nevada Desert
Yard Syndicate
Sierra Nevadas
Feather River
Southern Pacific
Elko man killed near Argenta in train accident
This morning as passenger train No. 4 neared Argenta a man’s body lay beside the tracks. Fred Garcia of Elko died at 9:40 after a compound jaw fracture, arm break, scalp wounds and internal injuries. He had been visiting his parents in Southern California for the Fourth of July. His burial will take place in California tomorrow night.
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Elko Independent
Argenta
Fred Garcia
Elko
G. 8. Garcia
Gardner
Goodfriend
California
Garcia
Calinia
Miners' Union votes on underground contract system
A Tonopah dispatch reports the Miners' Union voted last evening on allowing mining companies to let contracts for underground work. The tally was 223 in favor and 109 against the contract system, reflecting a decisive stance on labor outsourcing.
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Tonopah
Virginia Chronicle
Miners’ Union
Died from Friday fire injuries of young Elaie Dowd
After hours of suffering the two year old Elaie Dowd died Sunday night from severe burns after her clothing caught fire Friday. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Dowd mourn a tragic loss in Winnemucca where plans for an Aerie of Englee were noted.
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Walsworth Dispatch
Elaie
Nevada News Roundup Reports Local Militia Pay Increase
Nevada militiamen receive 1108 dollars to upgrade to regular status. Elko post office gains 2100 in pay and Jones salary. Western Pacific surveyors head to Elko for Moleen canyon route. Rio region mines, transport, and civic events feature prominently with leaders and engineers noted.
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Elko
Jones
Reno
Charles Stoddard
Western Pacific Railroad
Moleen Canyon
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The
Gureha
B. A. Seilimann
Dixie
Eus Reka and Vicinity
Thurman's
Mysterious Syndicate
Frank Garcia
Winnemucca
Englee
Mono
Mra. Stabbs
Orient
H. F. Bartine
Virginia City
Frank Naramore
Humboldt
San Jose
Eugene Galland
Winnemecca
John Hays Hammond
Tonojats Mining Company
Miller & Lux
William M. Longfield
A.B. Stoddard
Knights of Pythias
Richard Kirman
la Gran Central
Sonora
Mexico
Truckee River
Scott
Justice Court
Farrington
Wilson
Randall
Battle Mountain
Sanitarium
St. Helena
T. A. Read
Washoe County
Washoe
Washoe City
Mr. Read
Allen
Carson
W. Irelao
H. J. Thompson
George W. Baker
Lovelock
Mr. Thompson
HP. Ebert
Herrin
Golconda
O. Weber
0. A. Anderson
Lillie Richards
Virginia I
Mills Richards
Virginia & Trackee Railroad
D. 0. Mills
H. M. Yerington
E. B. Yerington
Bank of California
A. M. Ardery
Intermountain Metal Mining Company
Winnemucca Mountain
Standard
Lincoln County
Colorado River
Southern Macine Railroad Company
Abollab Ia
Pacific
Laleas
William T. Jury
Kareka
Dianovid
Lewillym
Lone Beach
Col
Juana
George Allen
Lizile McQuitty
Ely
White Pine County
Malcolm Faringer
Rochester
Ruby Hill
Neel
Sir
Thomas Howveat
Quattey Feldhisen & Co
Eureka Opera House
J.P. McElroy
Fred Lewin
James Mackey
Dave Morris
W. J. Hooper
Sewada
Eureka County
Fedele Rolandi
Clementi Maggini
Rtate
Eureks County
Padele Holand
Burehs
Nevade
Janes
Clementi Magulnt
Katte
Fedele Holand
Guonne A. Bartlere
Third Judicial District Court
State of
Herbert Jowell
OTICE
Herbert Jewell
Ward County
Minist
Lae
Cxancen B
John D. Gray
Springfield
Ilinoia
H. Daviver
Twelfth and
G. Streets
N. W
Washington D.C
Herald
Salt Lake
Preapec
Lena Cavillia
Spies
Damele
Dernerd Demele
Cortes—Ageess McAstill
Cottemwont
Jarove
Rehy Hib
A. Moorehead
Charles W. Pratt
Mary Remetee
Fureka
Mies
Was, Mair
Bener
Haitan Raneh
Angelo Depasott
Schneider Drug Store
Department of Pharmacy and Chemistry
University of California
H. M. Schneider & Co
Phil
Paroni
Doreba
Prime Eastern
Kapress
Baby Hill
Johnson Mercantile Company
Ona Hardware
Hiram Johnson
Hylton & Williams
Elko County
Philip
Kureks
Hylton & Williams, Proprietors
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