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Newspaper
Morning Appeal
Location
Carson City, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1905
Page
3
Mr Barr opened five billiard tables in the Toupin block after local skeptics discouraged him. The Carson parlors report steady, wholesome play and a growing, respectable crowd as patrons enjoy a moderate, clean game. The piece frames Carson as sleepy and hints Barr could invigorate the town.
News from San Francisco reports that Admiral Enquest of the Aurora may be repaired at Manila and return to the battle area. Coal and some repairs have been completed on both ships with a possibility of repair without dry dock. The Russian admiral plans to move when needed and will file his report after the engagement.
Mrs. John Carter arrived in this city to dispose of real estate here. Edmund James purchased the building occupied by Mrs. Wells while John Vieira took the former Carter property. The prices were not stated but described as good figures given the prime location and good condition. Carson property activity is rising with several neat deals recently completed.
John Barrett near Plumas Junction was severely injured when a shotgun muzzle snagged on barbed wire causing a shell to explode. He was brought to Reno by Charles Crown and Thomas Worden after twenty five miles of travel for emergency care. Doctors Thoma and Robinson treated lacerations and removed a thumb. Barrett expects recovery despite heavy blood loss. Yon B. Curtis and wife visit Reno. Mrs Tickner leaves for Towle ranch.
In 1904 Nevada’s Tonopah and Goldfield districts boosted the state’s gold standing as high grade ore yields large dividends. Notes discuss groundwater horizons, sulfurized zones, and potential expansion to greater depths. Also includes 1905 bond call for Tonopah Railroad Company and Land Office actions on old land selections.
Two Cripple Creek prospectors report a gold rich ledge discovered above Bonanza King mine in Spring Valley canyon near Lovelock Nevada. They bonded nine claims to W C Noteware of Lovelock, with Senator Nixon visiting the site to inspect the find. The ledge, three feet wide at two and a half feet deep, shows free gold in rock, boosting hopes of a mining revival for Humboldt and surrounding districts.
The drilling outfit is prepared for upcoming work. The boiler and engine have been moved to the site and the majority of lumber is available. Drilling is expected to start next week.
Reno Wheelmen and Garden City Wheelmen prepare for a marquee showdown on Reno soil. The contest pits Nevada against California power with San Jose hopes riding on local triumphs. Charley Frost arrives from Sweetwater adding to the anticipation of a hot, yearly highlight.
The piece notes a rally of prospectors to the Pine Nut range despite water shortages. Miners from Colorado and other districts arrive, betting on deep working and new finds like Zinn. Local veterans and new arrivals anticipate a summer burst of activity as water scarcity challenges loom.
C A Warren a guard at the Nevada State Prison died at his post shortly before noon yesterday after calling for help from chest pains. He was taken to his wife’s home and then to Gold Hill for interment. He was a member of the A O U W and leaves a wife.
The Whitten case enters its opening statements with expert testimony expected to shed light on the proceedings. The trial before Judge Hawley could span most of the week as the jurors hear the case. Meanwhile at Ypaguarri ranch in Sweetwater the wool clip proves heavy with nearly one hundred tons shipped to a Boston firm at over twenty cents per pound.
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