Ten Years of Cheap Silver since the 1893 Slump
The Salt Lake Herald recalls the 1893 silver crash and the prolonged slump that devastated major camps such as Colorado, Butte, Park City, the Comstock, and others. It notes subsequent reopening of mines, shifts to gold, and renewed mining efficiency, with silver at 52 2 5 cents per ounce on a recent Tuesday morning.
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Guethieh
Golorado
Butte
Park City
Comstock
Tintic
Frisco
Pioche
Ontario
Daly
Clark
Travonia
Salt Lake Herald
Cooley Company Encore at Opera House with Sapho
Last evening the Cooley company closed its week with Sapho at the opera house. The performance filled the venue and pleased the audience, signaling a successful engagement. Property transfers in Carson include Frank Golden, Charley Deady, and Wm Goode purchasing residences amid ongoing rebuilding.
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Cooley Company
Opera House
Sapho
Carson
Frank Golden
Charley Deady
Wm. Goode
Cagwin
Fossil finds near Gardner’s mine spark museum-era zeal
In Ormsby County a dig led by Jas Yerington uncovers a carved stone with hieroglyphs, a two foot square artefact, a mortar and pestle, and a sealed papyrus containing plans. Workmen fetch evidence of ancient industry including a railroad project and a brewery.
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Gardner’ S
Ormsby County
Exig
Yerington
Ater J
Othe
Follow Suit On Whitewash For Trees In Carson
John Wood urged residents to apply whitewash to trees to improve yards and curb insects. He noted scraping the trunks helps pests, sulphur aids fertilization, and the practice could make Carson look cleaner than any state city.
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John Wood
Woods
Carson
Dangerous Toys Endanger Local Boys
The city sees boys carry toy pistols blamed for injuries as parents are urged to form a committee to protect children. Explosives are noted as more dangerous, with the toy pistol causing several finger injuries and other harm.
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Colt
Bone Yard
A Blaze of Glory as Reno Prepares for Carnival Lights
The town plans a grand display with thousands of lights from Sutton avenue to Flowery street as visitors arrive. Reno Wheelmen vote to join the Virginia City carnival parades with relay riders and bicycle races. George Eckley will read the Declaration of Independence while Miss Eilith Mowe of Carson is named poetess.
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Sutton Avenue
Flowery
Nevada
Reno
Virginia City Carnival Committee
George Eckley
Eilith Mowe
Carson
Washoe Union
L. A
Stron Wee Wit Ci Hawkes
Harry Southerland
Franklin
Michigan
Enterprise
Proposals for Supplies for State Orphans Home
Seadial poiyweals for groceries and meats and 70 cords of dry split wood to be delivered at the State Orphans Home in Carson City Nevada for six months starting July 1 1908. Bids due noon June 29 1903 to the Secretary of the Board of Directors. All items must be first class and deliveries vary by month as the Superintendent directs. The board may reject any bid. unsatisfactory goods return at contractor’s expense.
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Olpha
Carson City
Nevada
Howe
Mine Jumners Beware
A transcript of a questionable exchange between Frank Regan and Tony Papa discusses threats over a mine claim nearWalker Lake outlet. The speakers claim others jumped the mine and plan to investigate a ground notice and possible harm to show of force.
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Frank Regan
Tony Papa
Regan
Tony
Frankee
Nevada Unions Readies Probe on Labor Law Enactment Claims
The Reno Telegram reports Nevada labor unions will investigate charges by Attorney Chartz accusing top advocates of knowingly supporting the eight hour law. The piece notes scrutiny of who understood the law's implications and the level of enthusiasm among supporters.
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Reno
Nevada
Chartz
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Fittington
Johnn
McKane
Pextel
Herdduee
Mr. McKane
Mr. Yerington
Carson Valley
Walker Lake
Emporium
Haberdastrery
Boston
Marc Kerchiefs
J. Walsh
the Wagner
Davis & Kirman
Daily
San Francisco
Cerson
Platt
Crother
Ishmer
Eon City
Sdev
J- Belcove
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