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Newspaper
Morning Appeal
Location
Carson City, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1900
Page
3
Yesterday's observations show a maximum of 36 degrees and minimum of 28 with a mean near normal. Precipitation was light with 2 inches of snow reported and temperatures listed as stationary.
Items from Reno society list a prison official visiting Washington, a Nevada band concert, jewelry discounts, travels of Mrs Brysons, sports results with Terry McGovern beating Joe Gans, school closings, and a minstrel show. The London Statist notes India silver usage and global production.
The lko Independent reports an eastbound engine disregarded orders to stop at Fenelon siding and struck a freight train. Firemen Duncan and Oliver and Brakewen Kenney died. Engineer Sattler and Stokes were injured. Hospitals treated the injured in Ogden. Sattler had prior disobedience issues and multiple prior trips after a layoff.
A five year record shows repeated severe injuries from gridiron play including broken left thigh and collarbone, nose, ribs, ankle, and head injuries. The article notes staged prize fighting bars while colleges push athletics and risk, urging reconsideration of promotion of risky sports.
State Controller Davis, after about a month in the field, travels to Denver for a talk with the Colorado tax commission. He aims to compare Colorado and Nevada on valuation and tax rates and to push for changes. Davis has secured a digest of the commission report to present to lawmakers this winter.
The district court in Lincoln County sustained the election contest of Dooley and Preuderithal for Senator Stal euniestos. Preudenthad was sustained by the court and he will represent Lincoln emery for the winter UC. Frank Golden returned from Reno yesterday. Maveriy's new Mastodon Minstrels are booked for an early show with Meri and de novelty promised.
Charles Cantey was sentenced by Judge Curter Thursday to ten years in the penitentiary for embezzlement. Shevitl Melnnis of Washow turned Cantey over to Warden Henderson yesterday afternoon.
Indianapolis reports the Order Chosen Friends with lodges in Nevada declared insolvent. State Insurance officers plan to seek a receiver for the society today. Local ads promote Ed Burlington’s footwear and Davis and Kirman’s Ebony items.
In the district court yesterday an order was made to sell personal property in the estate of Joseph Kasper. The Fox estate received a final account and distribution, with Administratrix discharged and bondsmen released. J B Denning appointed administrator of the late Mrs Denning. In the District Attorney election contest the complaint and answer were read, ward ballots subpoenaed, James Sweeney named tally clerk, and Cowing as plaintiff’s counsel. Objections to 14 Roberts ballots and 15 for Walsh rosed, eight ballots showed no vote for DA.
A man in citizen clothes questions a shopkeeper about a saloon shooting a year earlier. The storekeeper says the victim did not die and a veiled inquiry follows with a soldier and others discussing the incident. District Attorney Van Duzer was informed and asked for an investigation and arrest.
A garbled report from St. Louis notes Bryan discussing plans and truth in a stated inquiry. The fragment references an individual and a minister or advisor, with unclear context and phrasing.
Mapes the Reno banker shipped twelve cattle cars from Wells to Reno last week. At Lovelock twenty eight cattle were found dead among the lot. District Attorney Pyne of Storey county arrived after a Seattle incident with John McConkie. McNamee of Elko suffered knife wounds. Carson Cigar factory received Christmas cigar boxes. Carson Hay Yard reopened under JIL Schulz. Wood hay and grain for sale. Transients sought work.
Mary shoppers seek fitting gifts for friends in the East and find photographic portraits mounted in the latest style at Thaxter's Drug Store gallery. Prof. Smith offers to show patrons the newest designs, praised as the neatest in the city with prices aligned to the times.
The well known Chinese doctor Dr Way Tong will depart this city for Silver Peak on Sunday December 16 and stay for a few weeks. Patients here will govern themselves accordingly.
Carbon photographs advertised to introduce work with twelve cabinet photos in carbon finish for 1 unit. Photographer guarantees quality equal to any in Nevada. Offer valid until January 1. View at gallery opposite mint. Dower.
An odd advertisement page urges caution against fake cigar offers priced at ten dollars and promotes Carson Cigar Factory home made goods. It mentions Brannon & Stitch, attorney N. Soderberg, Tyrrell's holiday fruits, Walsh Washeen, and The Fox Store as sources for gifts, jewelry, toys, and a broad holiday stock.
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