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Newspaper
Morning Appeal
Location
Carson City, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1899
Page
4
A fragmented news item reports vandalism on town signs and emblems, with calls for punishment and public safety. It also glances at civic events, a Manila admiration quote, local horse incidents, a Dreyfus duel note, and bits about public notices and local figures. The piece blends disparate items in a dense, era voice.
The article lists seven applicants for cadet appointments including John Borel Cameron from Virginia and Julian Elmore Guinan from Carson with various ages and origins. Dr Edwards Bray will lead a better examination of six candidates as selection continues, while a wreck at Iron Point caused ham theft along the line with suspects arrested near Lovelock and Winnemucca.
A court session noted a plaintiff employed at a Holstein company and a witness testimony about a router and alleged threats. The judge dismissed the case after ruling the witness must show actual danger to sustain the claim.
Hands Burned Met Cook, sister to Mrs J A Bell, suffered severe burns as a fire destroyed her step father’s home in Sixmile Canyon. The Stewary Brewery landmark, built 1867 by Adam Cook, burned to the ground. Mr Sicard has lived there over twenty years. The sixmile area and local mining notes follow with reports of the Mason County markets and development in Eagle Valley Nevada.
The unreadable fragment mentions Mrs. Annie Bender and Shilba Banta among many friends, with scattered names and dates. It hints at a wedding or social notices, referencing Mrs. Crocker, H. M Yerington, the Wirwinia & Truce railway, and a 24 Jaen Wer date, all in a Nevada context.
The Journal notes the paper mill at course of construction with the foundation in the Slim astee area. About forty men are employed, twenty five from Truckee and Reno hires from Verd and Overton. Overton Lumber Company secured the contract for the building waterfal and delivery is ongoing. The mill plans to push work to a rapid conclusion.
The article reports John Donald Cameron of Virginiaity scoring highest for the West Point appointment with George Allen Leavitt of Mason Valley second. also notes naval vessel counts at Rochefort Toulon L Orient and Cherbourg totaling thirty six and no US yard building. It mentions Newlands Reno Wheelmen seeking a clubhouse and riding course on the Truckee river, Jim Jarvis interrupted in Wilmington, a fire in a Chinese cabin, Vanderliy visiting Carson for the U S Assay office, Prendergast's critical illness, doubt about Eureka smallpox cases, and the Virginia City Miners Union imposing a one dollar assessment to defend miners at Wardware.
Frost damage reported on late varieties in the northern portion of the state. Harvest conditions favorable for grain and alfalfa with moisture adequate for irrigation. Gardens and vegetables show growth, while some districts face frost risk despite overall good progress.
The Carson Chamber of Commerce proposes officers for the first term including President George H. Mavers, Vice President T. Farce, Treasurer John Wagner and Ed Walsh, with executive board members A. T. Livingston Gilbert Briggs S.R. Cohen I.B. Vierra and George Tyrrell. The executive committee will meet at once to commence work.
Obituaries note the death of Mrs. A Wells and mention of her marriage to a Wells from the city. A Reno telegram reports a fatal train derailment caused by a cow on the Orra Valley Railroad with the engineer killed and a fireman seriously injured. Nevada Mining suit against P T Farnsworth proceeds in Salt Lake seeking 111 250. L H Bell markets farming machinery to the county. Washoe County bans bathing in the Truckee River above town due to city water supply. Santiago reports yellow fever outbreaks with American soldier deaths. Mrs Will A Mackey is ill and hopes for recovery. County buildings get a new coat of paint while Truckee police note thefts. Governor Gis at Lake Tahoe discusses a wagon road to Yosemite Valley. Rose Bergman hosts a gathering of young ladies.
A barely readable item notes Warren Noteware being transferred to Seattle as part of Mint service changes. It mentions the Mint Assay Office and a clerk becoming better while referencing a relocation and unspecified duties in Washington. The fragmentary text implies administrative movement within the Mint.
A fragmentary report notes a person stricken with paralysis and a related unsuccessful call for aid. The text mentions Bergstein and a parent seeking comfort as medical aid could do little while awaiting time to reveal recovery or death.
Joby Walsh a long time beggar wandered through the valley and grew ill at Brown's Hotel in Gardnerville where he died. A certificate of deposit on the Hibernia Bank was found with his possessions valued at $0.00 and $321 in money. He refused medical aid, claiming poverty, and has no known relatives.
Nimrod, an Indian prisoner confined in Nye county jail, escaped last Sunday night while awaiting Grand Jury hearing. He received hack saws from friends without guards' knowledge and cut through two jail window bars to flee.
At a regular meeting of Caron Temple No 8 Rathbone Sisters the following Rivers were elected for the ensuing term P U Vallie Torreyson M E C Nellie Davin £8 Mary Cowing E J Clara Hawkins M of T Minnie Burlington M of R and Clara Patterson M of F Marian Brumeay Poof T Mery Petar aon G of O T Gertrude McChiskes
A death notice in Dawson caused confusion by incorrectly reporting Ed Reynolds dead while the actual deceased was John Reynolds of England, who died March 3 in Dassou, prompting clarifications on the differing identities and events.
Fourth of July events in Carson City promise a festive celebration with large tire works and extended orders. Local organizers emphasize a safe, memorable day with stores stocking splendid displays and residents planning a lively community gathering.
A fragmentary weekly report hints the Comstock mining district on the 1750 level of Con Virginia remains viable after a strike. Observers note new ground discoveries prove the ban on Con Virginia is being worked out, signaling continued interest and potential profit despite long-standing boom cycles since 1880s.
The Bulletin notes Arthur McEwen becomes editor in chief of John Wannawaker’s North American of Philadelphia. McEwen, recently inactive in daily papers, departs from the New York Journal and will oversee content with bold promotional broadsides to draw readers nationwide.
Yesterday’s strong winds sparked two fires that were quickly extinguished with little property damage. In the afternoon a blaze in an outbuilding at Frank Hill’s residence drew a crowd before Slaze extinguished it. After 6 pm an alarm rang for a fire at Frank McCuillough’s home caused by a burning cooling, removed and the fire put out with minimal damage. Prompt action saved property.
An accident at the Flume yesterday as a dome was dismantled left two Chinese workers injured. One man was unconscious and then revived by Dr. Lee who reports serious bruising but expects recovery. The other worker was badly shaken and bruised.
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