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Newspaper
Morning Appeal
Location
Carson City, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
3
The Southern Pacific plans new shops near Reno Nevada drawing protests from Wadsworth railroad workers who demand shops stay in Reno. Officials had selected a townsite outside Reno with free lots and moved buildings at company expense, prompting opposition to the current plan.
New York reports Joseph J O Toole promoter arrested on information from Paris police. Charles E Mackey alleges O Toole and a man named Vexet collected 25 0 from him for an interest in a mine that does not exist. Paris police consulted New York, where a mine superintendent in Utah is named O Toole, a claim disputed by locals who know Utah mining officials.
Miss Leu Becker jumped from third to first in the Carnival Queen contest yesterday while AV An Zeny dropped from first to third. The field is now set with no late entrants possible and results to date show Kate McGowan and Carrie Avenzeno among top contestants.
Daily notices report a child Charles W Lees ages 1 year 2 months in Dayton with a funeral planned and a delayed date. The Reno Carnival invites National Guard participation. Local ads advertise bracelets and silver rings at Friends store plus trade offers for bicycles and ready to wear hats. Eureka court action discusses creditors of Robert M Clarke Bank of Eureka case. Ranchers anticipate a large hay crop but fear harvesters. A fire at Walston’s saloon and lodging house in Wadsworth killed a porter. Albert Wagner injured in a bicycle accident at the track.
Editorial argues for a concurrent resolution to tax patented mining properties at a fair rate. It notes Nevada counties suffer under current laws and many mines sit idle due to patents. If approved by legislature and voters, the measure would tax land and minerals to fund prospector access and reform 오래.
Coroner Peers will hold an inquest at 10 as details emerge on the death of a young man who recently moved to the area and worked as a carpenter. An autopsy was performed and the body was found with extensive bruising and red marks. Further findings to be presented to determine cause.
A fragment notes costly travel for Tonopah, mentioning a Pullman car named Riva and forced first class tickets. The Philadelphians are described as compelled to purchase certain accommodations, though the report is garbled.
A sweep of short items reports a Virginia City visitor, a $3200 skinning incident, and Lovelock’s K of P session. Bullion and Exchange Bank plans a safe deposit vault. Carsonites pursue Sumset Oil boxes for trips to Hope Valley. Fishing touted as good. Reno baseball off this year while nearby towns host games. A Sunday Reno club versus Comstock match is noted. local talent appears scattered.
The document lists Grand Lodge officers including Grand Treasurer Geo W. Richard Grand Secretary C N Noteware Grand Chaplain Thos L Bellam and others with titles such as Marshal Sword Bearer and Bible Bearer. The next annual communication is planned for Virginia City.
Malheur Gazette reports Oregon hunter Jac Marshall, famed coyote killer, filed coyote scalps with the county clerk after four days of trapping. Marshall’s earnings reportedly rise by about 150 dollars, as his practice expands into nearby towns.
Fragmentary note describes a Pure Ice article and a “comeract” for a ward, mentioning a house full of the item at a pond on the Carson River. Claims guarantee to hinder dirt and provide clear crystal rates, with garbled pricing details.
A fragmented OCR item outlines lectures by Rev. i on volcanoes geysers fossils and fossils. It mentions reconstruction of a railroad grade reducing height from 97 feet to 21 feet per mile and grade costs, with an estimated savings and proposed costs.
Members are requested to choose as business of importance will be transacted at a special meeting this evening at the Kebebal Inn.
Cures for bruises offered alongside ice cream soda at The Thaxter Drug Store. Job ads seek a cook and a woman or girl, with open nights and depot-adjacent postings. Property rentals and a vacant lot sale mix with entertainment plans at Empire and Davis Kirman venues. Estate and business updates include a drill contract for Elko oil fields, wallpaper stock, carpets, and new potters.
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