Life of Judge Henry Rives a Western Legend
The obituary outlines Judge Henry Rives born Missouri who joined the Confederacy as a youth, moved to Carson City in 1870, studied law under A. C. Ellis, and rose to prominence through mining litigation. He served as local counsel for Raymond Ely and Hermes mines, avoiding court battles, and later became a district judge overseeing Utah Nevada Idaho and California cases, noted for keeping clients out of court.
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Fatal Reno gun duel ends with Hampton shot
Reno gambler Tom Hampton and Stewart Carter, bartender of the U and T saloon on Plaza Street, exchanged eleven shots after Carter intervened when a woman in Hampton’s company was assaulted. Hampton was killed by a shot through the body while Carter was jailed, charged with murder. Hampton had long been a gambler in Reno and a known troublemaker. Carter allegedly retrieved a weapon after a confrontation at the saloon.
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Stewart Carter
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Pyggy Carter
Inquest Hears Firing From Behind in Hamp ton Case
Autopsy Surgeon Tyson testified that the fatal bullet entered Hamp ton from behind raising questions about who fired the shot. The inquest focused on identifying the shooter and the circumstances leading to the death.
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Hampton
Local Reno Merchants Fund Independent Light System
Merchants in Reno organized and subscribed 25000 dollars to install an independent electric light system. News mentions oiling a railroad roadbed to reduce dust, a fire fighting deficit in Careat, and a growing water supply after rains. Also notes mining camps near Manhattan Nye County and recent mine purchases.
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Reno
Clark Railroad
Falr Lake
Los Angeles
Board of Insurance Writers
Care
A Desert Warning from the Death Valley Prospectors
A party of prospectors reports finding graveyard signs and eerie messages in Death Valley. The note reads Keep Off the Grass and lists distances to camps near Daggett Ranch Coyote Holes Indian Springs Wood Water and Heil with a grim home blessing.
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Daggette’ Ranch
Coyote Holes
Indian Springs
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Hart Crushed by Burns in 20th Round Boxing Clash
Marvin Hart, former Reno heavyweight champion, endured a rough defeat to Tommy Burns in Los Angeles on February 22. Burns dominated from start to finish except rounds ten and twelve, outpointing and outboxing the heavier man. Hart weighed about 195, Burns about 175, with Jack Seldyan as Burns’ chief second and Tommy Ryan coaching Hart. Referee Eyton’s decision drew loud cheers from about 4000 spectators.
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Senate Passes Pure Food Bill After Prolonged Debate
The Senate approved a Pure Food Bill by 6 4 on February 21 after a day of largely dull debate. Democrats Bacon Bailey Foster and Tillman opposed the measure. The act prohibits adulterated foods drugs medicines and liquors in the District of Columbia and U S territories and bans shipment of such goods between states or abroad with penalties up to 500 fine or a year’s imprisonment. Officials may be held responsible in corporations.
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United States
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Department of Agriculture and Commerce and Labor
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Bureau of Chemistry
Secretary of Agriculture
United States District Attorney
Tonopah Ore Milling Boosts Comstock Prosperity
Milling of Tonopah ore in Virginia City's Comstock district grows with an average five carloads daily under a Butters Milling Company contract. The deal calls for 80 tons per day, likely to rise with new contracts as Tonopah mine owners report satisfaction. Sunset Telephone faces competition as Utah Independent Telephone Company secures exclusive rights via Gould interests to Western Pacific and Rio Grande Western poles, planning an exchange in Reno and long distance offices beyond Nevada.
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Utah Independent Telephone Company
Sunset
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Gould Interests
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Dryden Seeks Federal Oversight For Fire Insurance
Senator Dryden of New Jersey introduces a bill to place fire reinsurance firms under the Department of Commerce and Labor with an Insurance Comptroller. The plan mirrors the national bank act and follows years of study emphasizing publicity. Dryden, Prudential president, shares background on his rise to the Senate and an anecdote about underwriting local fire protection. Manhattan reports a building boom with eight two story structures and many new homes rising.
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William J. Sewell
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National Bank Act
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Yale University
Endowment plan for mining departments in state colleges favored
The House Mines and Mining Committee favors a bill to endow mining departments in state colleges to aid agriculture and mechanical arts. Funding comes from land sales with $10,000 per department in the first year, rising by $1,000 annually to $20,000. States to benefit include Arizona California Colorado Idaho Kansas Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North and South Dakota Oklahoma Oregon Utah Washington and Wyoming. Also notes Fred Danberg plans a large private reclamation project near Gardnerville to irrigate sugar beets and build a beet factory at Minden via a Carson River main canal and distributor irrigation system.
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House Committee On Mines and Mining
Arizona
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Nebraska
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Gardnerville
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Carson River
Dangberg Company
Minden
Richard Juniors Philosophy and Society Snippets
A jumble of witty observations on honesty, humor, marriage, and society from a Saturday Evening Post style voice. Mixed quotes touch on private letters, space exploration, Washington, and a Omaha trial verdict regarding Pat Crowe and a kidnapping linked to Edward A. Codaby.
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North Pole
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