03 Dec 1890
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Newspaper
Reno Evening Gazette
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1890
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports Congressman Ysage M. Jordan died instantly after falling down an elevator shaft. The incident occurred early morning, shock across the Capitol district as investigators review safety lapses.
Reports detail General Schofield moving troops to Pine Ridge and Rosebud agencies amid Indiana disturbances. General Miles plans to mount two regiments for Omaha while Chicago orders enroll 1200 Indians for nearby regiments. Weather and fires disrupt industry as Detroit's Scotten Tobacco Works burns, killing two firemen and throwing 600 workers out of work. Nellie Pearcy faces a death sentence for murder in London. Storms hit California towns with heavy rain and snow pressure on residents and merchants.
Telegraphic briefs note Dr. Mary Walker's condition improved while Dr. Baxter remains unchanged since that night. Central New York experiences the second severe snow storm of the season today, disrupting travel and daily routines.
Daily carload deliveries of Kanan and Nebraska chickens continue. Mrs D Churich to serve tomorrow evening in Oakland before visiting relatives. Hyman Fredrick watch club draws: James Morris wins in club No 1, James ONeil in club No 2. Sir Thomas Hesketh and Mr Newlands visit Reno and plan to travel east tomorrow. Weather: 17 inches snow and about 0.5 inch rain, total melt 0.25 inch. barometer 24.92 inches, storm expected to persist.
Notices announce marriages of Haley in Virginia on November 29, 890 to the wife of Mirani W Haley a stiit and Richardson in Reno Nevada on December 2, 1860 to the wife of Benjamin Richardson a daughter.
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