Letter From Tonopah Describes Desert Life And Town Growth
An excerpt relays a Tonopah arrival after Mound House, noting a stark desert and scarce wildlife. It recalls a gambler’s quip about trips to Tonopah and contrasts barren wastes with a booming town, rich streets, and large inns. The piece mentions Prospect plans by Lawrence Frey near Genoa and local activity in Gardnerville and Reno.
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Tonopah
Carson
Mound House
Arthur McEwen
Nevada
Tonopas
Supreme Lodge of the K of P wraps seven day San Francisco convention
After seven days at the Palace hotel in San Francisco the Supreme Lodge of the K of P closed a highly successful biennial convention. Ogden Fethers, retiring Supreme Chancellor, praised the delegates while Tracey R. Bangs of North Dakota was installed as the new Supreme Chancellor. A committee reported on Hinsey, Stole and Kennedy scandals, noting actions pending and prosecutions continuing under the law.
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Palace Hotel
San Francisco
Supreme Lodge of the
K. of P
Ogden Fethers
Tracey R. Bangs
North Dakota
Henry Clay Berry
Chicago
BEC Race
E. C. Reynolds
A. J. Stobbart
T. B. Hanley
J. M. la Hay
F. #. Phillips
A. R. Hurt
J. N. Dunnell
SH. Fisk
S. J. Franklin
William Laden
Kennedy
Supreme Lodge
Supreme Chancellor
Board of Centre
War of Justice
Agit
Death of Arthur Morris Word in Nevada Capitol
Arthur Morris Word died in Livermore California after a period of illness. Born in Coloma California he moved to Empire Nevada and became Deputy Secretary of State. He served the state faithfully and leaves four sisters in mourning.
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Arthur Morris
Livermoor
California
Arthur Wood Morris
Coloma
Empire
Ste
Nevada
Capitol
Rayersit
Mam An PY
Net Smith i Aisen
Our Native Sons to Indians in Watermelon Poker Feats
A chaotic Sacramento Bee snippet describes Native Americans and others in a strange watermelon tale amid claims of wagering and spectacle. J G Tonkin of Eureka dies after a fall in San Francisco. J Belvove displays jewelry amid store improvements. Miss Stanaway to sing "Annie Laurie" Tuesday night.
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Wier Hing
Nevada
Sacramento Valley
Phi
Johnson
Buffalo Bill
Cavanaugh
Sacramento Bee
Brahm
Massenet
Miss Stanaway
Annie Laurie
The Railroad Vote in County Election Claims
The report argues that railroad reconstruction workers will boost county and state votes by large numbers but notes many workers are foreigners not eligible to vote. It warns no registrations have occurred yet but an agent may register them after a strict examination to curb fraudulent ballots.
Political Rumors Stir Street Talk About Republicans
The item claims rumors fill the air and portrays Republicans as spreading them for pages. It suggests anyone who likes the rumors should be examined by a Lunacy Commission.
Moonlight Dance at Cooks Ranch Delights Local Guests
A social at Cooks' ranch last evening, arranged by Jas Wiggins, drew many city residents and guests from Cu Stock. The harvest moon shone as harvest hands celebrated with merriment and a sumptuous feed, ending the season of events with lively jollity.
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Cooks’ Ranch
Jas
Wiggins
Delegates Named to Silver Party Convention in Storey County
Delegates appointed to represent Storey County at the Silver Party State convention met at Hon F P Langan’s office in the EO C building last evening as called by the chairman. The group agreed to send delegates to the convention but transacted no other business. A note urged support for the delegation and funds were sought to cover track expenses.
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Storey County
F. P. Langan
EO. C. “Fp
Local Business Notes and City Happenings
A collage of small items outlines shop openings and upgrades in town The Bettencourt Vierra shop new barber chairs boost its look Davey Marsh sell fresh fruit and ice cream sodas The Gardnerville Record notes W H Foley filed a mechanics lien for 713 25 wages on Smelter project Latta showcases sarapi dle samples and C W Friend watchmaker and Ovlician among residents making appearances Joe Platt offers Corliss and Helmet engines for sale or trade T L Oddie buys 82 Hereford cattle from J Sparks at Reno for 16100.
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Gardnerville Record
W. H. Foley
Yetorday
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Genoa
Waller Springs
Uwe Ofn
Mal
Jos McCarthy
Comstock
Reno
Stanaway
Steinmetz’s
Davis
Kirman’s
K of P Lodge
J. G. Tonkin
Eureka
Geary Street
W. J
Harry Tonkin
Gol Hill
Chromink
J. Belvove
Farrer
Silver Party
Wad Ood Tal
Aliean
Snicker
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iSis
Couvier
Poot Mactin
Tonepai
Eliy
Jr, Jones, Adorne S
Miss Stannaway
Sampson and
Delah
Belue Cireylated
Frank Little
C. W. Friend
Attorney Dodge of
Davey& Marsh
Bettencourt-Vierra
Davis & Mais
Ivey
Ethel Davis
Westerday
Davey & Maish
Thaxter
T. L. Oddie
John Sparks
Joe Platt
Corliss
M. B. Silvya
Appe
Fiarcourt
Chauncey Latta
Buhant Division
Sarapi
James Wigsios
Davey
M. A. Downey
J. Sloane
Body Brussels
Maquette
Lincoleum
Roxburry
Plain Ingram
Ormsby House
Davis & Kirman
Carson Street
Han
Ste Bue
Cablo Fallorisco
Buffalo
Force
Continental Tailoring Co
W of
America
Nyone
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