Nevada Observes Thanksgiving Proclamation by Dickerson
Las Vegas reports balloon hunting thrills fade while Governor Dickerson issues a Thanksgiving proclamation designating November 26 as a day of general gratitude. The missive, signed in Carson City, notes economic ups and downs, mining wealth, agricultural bounty, and postpanic industrial peace as reasons for thanks.
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Vegas
California
Arizona
Nevada
Los Angeles
John Sparks
Commonwealth
Dickerson
United States
State of
Carson City
W. G. Douglass
Nobody Knows of the Holes to Mend and More
A collage of verses cites universal unseen costs and troubles from daily life such as groceries, taxes, shoes, and upkeep. It juxtaposes editorials and city woes noting disorder in town government as Burrers roam streets, highlighting public concern and satire.
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Los Angeles Express
Minneapolis Journal
Indianapolis Journal
Rives Bros Strike Rich Alunite Vein at Caliente
Rives brothers R. T. and C. E. have opened a mine body at Caliente near the depot within 600 feet of the railroad. A 30 foot shaft exposes an 18 inch ledge with assays from 129 to 800 dollars per ton, ore containing visible gold and guarded against thieves. The alunite vein parallels a long tunnel dug by Geo. Fetterman in 1905, signaling potential for major riches in the Railroad Pass district.
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R. T. Rives
C. E. Rives
Caliente
Geo. Fetterman
Rives Bros
Goldfield
Cripple Creek
Railroad Pass
Vegas
River Bros
Las Vegas
Thanksgiving Dinner by Meth odist Church Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church invites all to a Thanksgiving Day dinner at Fife's Hall. The meal runs from 11:00 a.m. through the afternoon and evening, featuring roast turkey with cranberry sauce, vegetables, salads, relishes, olives, celery, plum pudding, mince pie, pumpkin pie, and coffee.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Fife’s Hall
Scipio Craig Dies in Redlands California
Renowned journalist Scipio Craig, longtime National Editorial Association member, dies in Redlands California. A prominent figure in horticultural writing, he was known for kindly demeanor and wide circle of friends who mourn his loss.
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California
National Editorial Association
Ipio Craig
Yesday
Redlands Cirograph
Scipio Craig
Social events fill Vegas with clubs and dances
A staged Japanesque tea room and other rooms set the tone for a Woman's Guild event at the Russell home with tea and wafers and vocal music. Masonic banquet at Vegas Lodge No. 32 featured a spread by Peter Buol. Farewell party for Mrs. Russell, tea for Mrs. Gabriel celebrated, and visit from District State Commander Mrs. Jennie Brooks. Eagles Bohemian lunch followed initiation. Leap Year Ball organized by Vegas ladies led by Miss Grace Ferris with moonlight dances. Community remarks note town progress and upcoming legislature actions.
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Woman's Guild
Vegas
Peter Buol
Overland Cafe
Lady Maccabees
Jennie Brooks
Goldfie
Nevada
Opera House
City
Brooks
C. W. Lee
Grace Ferris
Alunite Developments Rally Interest at Railroad Pass District
Alunite shaft number five on Homestake claim nine, owned by Alunite Mining Co., has reached 30 feet and cut five ore veins with gold values. Assays average 0 to 17.77 per ton across stringers, with the country rock yielding ore too. Additional hoists and crosscutting at 150 feet push progress as other locals, including Wilson Hayes Mahoney Williams and Quereau, work on nearby properties. Courtenay DeKalb of San Francisco visits Pass, likely boosting publicity and investment.
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Alunite Mining Company
Railroad Pass
Alunite Company
John Wilson
John T. Hayes
Mike Mahoney
Tom Williams
Lowe
Thomas
Duncan
Quereau
Courtenay DeKalb
San Francisco
Mining and Scientific Press
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