Matrimonial Boom in Carson City Urges Statewide Attention
The Carson Appeal notes a proposed matrimonial boom as a playful remedy to Carson City’s scarcity of young men. It also runs a lengthy editorial on Nevada shipping rates, urging action against Southern Pacific tariffs, calling for a terminal at Reno and a united protest to secure fair through and local freight rates.
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Nevada Terminal Rates Debate Sparks Rail News
The Elko Independent notes a public call for a terminal point in Nevada as newspapers report growing agitation. The Carson News recalls opposition by the Southern Pacific Company, but growth and new lines including San Pedro and Western Pacific may shift SP's stance as rail expansion progresses.
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Hennessy Found Guilty in Tonopah Murder Trial
The Nevada jury found Heinrich Hennessy guilty of murdering Frank Ganahal in Clifford on January 27. They sentenced him on May 19 to a state penitentiary term of five years and nine months after a deliberation that rejected a more lenient option.
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Locomotive Blows Up At Wells And Nevada News
Ogden Utah May 14 The boiler of Engine No 340 percent polling the second section of Southern Pacific passenger train No 6 explodes near Wells Nevada killing Engineeer L F Zimmerman and Fireman M B Irwin both of Ogden The train was moving at full speed the brakes released by air mud stopped the train The engineer s body mangled hung to signal wires The fireman s body was found on the side track several feet from the engine No passengers injured but all deafened A tramp riding in the cab was thrown clear and escaped unharmed This is the second engine explosion on the Southern Pacific in three months A similar explosion near Blue Canyon killed several trainmen Carson May 21 Attorneys of Nevala may sue over California petition to move Judge Hawley to California for insurance litigation delays Nevada cases may be affected Las Vegas May 22 A Los Angeles company plans a smelter here if coal and ores rates from Clark Railway are favorable They have engineers researching the area but will not proceed without contracts
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Cattle Ranch Deal Formed by Reno Men in California
Novi May 21 The H. C. Outiis Company formed by H H Humphrey J E Humphrey and W le Bechtel Reno capitalists to take over several Humphrey ranches in eastern California It will run a general ranch and stock business and be managed by Bechtel secretary who formerly oversaw gas electric light and water services at Hello and Sparks.
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Nevada Disbands State Militia Over Enlistment Gap
Governor Sparks orders the Nevada National Guard disbanded citing failure to maintain 300 enlisted members necessary for federal aid. Virginia company units are the only ones left and are also deemed unable to be properly funded. He attacks the Assembly for defeating a bill to strengthen the Guard, noting Nevada’s laboring population and hostility to organized labor.
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Insurance in Nevada shows large state business in 1905
The Nevada annual report by Insurance Commissioner Davis notes fire insurers wrote 3.91 million in risks with 228200 in premiums and 108185 in losses, 95953 paid. Life policies in force total 9.08 million across 3590 policies, new policies 1080 with 2.9 million in coverage and 852205 in premiums. Last year’s Nevada losses were 15.71 percent with 100870 paid.
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Will Ask Pardon for Son
J T Treadwell a Connecticut banker and his wife arrived in Elko to seek a pardon for their son C A Treadwell recently convicted in Nevada of robbing merchant Thomas Henry. They describe him as dissipated away from home but honorable at home and say they will petition the Board of Pardons next month.
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Strikers Win Fight For Higher Pay
News from Golifield Nevada dated May 21 reports a settlement of the Silver Peak strike. Over 150 mine workers halted for Friday, previously paid $3.50, now on a new schedule earning $10 more for board, while pay for lodging remains.
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Forty Thousand Club emerges in Reno to boost state ads
Businessmen in Reno plan to form the Forty Thousand Club to replace the defunct Chamber of Commerce. The club will publicize city and state interests and launch campaigns for improved railroad facilities in Nevada.
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Choosing a Wife Choosing a Wife Prom L etters From a Self Made Merchant
Advice on courtship and marriage from a humorous 19th century mock letter by J Lorimer. Cautions about money, in-laws, appearance, and timing of engagements. Recommends caution before commitment and suggests practical tests of a prospective wife. Also promotes I. W. Harper whiskey as a bracer. Mining location blanks advertised.
Tragedy Strikes Rhyolite as Husband Kills Wife
In Rhyolite Nevada a miner Steve O'Brien shot his wife at the Hotel Golden on Goldfield Street and then was killed by Deputy Sheriff McDonald as he attempted to arrest him. A mob gathered fearing vigilante justice amid reports jealousy fueled the tragedy. The couple, once Tonopah residents, faced divorce and a history of family strife.
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