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Newspaper
Morning Appeal
Location
Carson City, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1903
Page
3
Frank B. Work, superintendent of the Hannapah company near Tonopah, reports water flow up to 4000 gallons daily. Management Bettles plans a boiler and steam pumping plant to handle the rise as shaft development reaches 250 feet and 150‑foot level work shows promise.
Several workers on electric wires between Virginia City and Reno were struck by lightning Tuesday afternoon. Fred Brown, Wright, and Hugh Farley sustained burns, the shock causing severe injuries across the abdomen as they leaned across the live line. The bolt struck miles away from their position, sparing worse harm.
The Labor Unions of Ormsby and Lyon counties plan a Friday Moonlight Dance with a supper arranged by Empire ladies. Tickets cost nine cents for dance admission and 75 cents per couple for the supper. Also notes a fall from a pole by Tommy True, saved by a safety belt, and mentions a Children's Evening by the Eastern Star, plus Revenue Collector Blakeslee praising Tonopah filings and the Carson relay team preparing for a July Fourth race with Gardnerville.
The piece urges Carson City to form a Chamber of Commerce and publicly showcase Ormsby and Washoe valley resources to attract mining investors and new residents. It argues lack of promotion loses cash opportunities, notes Reno's exhibit model, and stresses water and land sufficiency with organized civic backing.
Douglas Arizona June 8 prominent San Francisco mining men C Y de Lay C F Kapp R Lewis H E Owen and Richard Kirman arrived from Sonora after purchasing the La Gran Central copper mines. The vein runs over 75 feet wide and more than a mile long, with potential to 1000 feet depth. The railroad will pass two miles away and a 100 ton smelter is planned. They were in Cos yesterday when relics found at the ancient mission were shown, confirming Charles Milton’s tale.
The Carnival Committee closed midway contracts for Carnival week featuring ten or more exhibitions, 65 performers, and ten side shows. Manager Foley will arrive soon to arrange locations for his company as public requests for concessions pour in. The Chronicle notes a concert and dance tomorrow with Professor Smith leading the band, promising value and novelty acts.
Ogden Utah June 9 Chairman Kiesel of the executive committee announces the 11th Irrigation congress has chosen Senator W. A. Clark as President. Official word will come at tonight’s mass meeting to plan reception and entertainment for delegates in September.
The Reno Gazette notes rising interest in low grade ore as capital backs new methods. Carlos Butters of Virginia City says dumps on the Comstock hold enough value to justify two large stamp mills on the Chol lar and Nercross property. Work to start soon and, by next winter, low grade ore to be treated at scale with tailings flumed to Buster's cyanide plant for reprocessing.
Reno experiences a temporary blackout on Tuesday night causing eleven holdups as the city, newly chartered and testing its metropolis status, faces urban challenges. Knights of the Khorassan plan a desert gathering with some members seeking protective appliances restricted by law while visitors ask about light service before traveling to Reno.
Dispatch reports the Piute pow wow begins tonight with dancing for about three evenings. Piutes from Winnemucca Reno Lovelock and the reservation arrive daily and the event will be small compared with the harvest gathering when Piutes from across Nevada will join in a two week dance season.
A merchant’s wife escaped serious harm after spilling alcohol on her night robes while filling a lamp. The husband quickly rescued her by stripping the burning robe, saving her from injury though she endured a nervous shock.
Work on the new shaft at the C and C hoisting works advances rapidly. The shaft is ready to lower into bearings once preparations are complete and brasses fitted to prevent heating. Superintendent Ryan has available all capable workers, but two weeks more are needed to finish the hoist machinery and ensure perfect operation.
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