26 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Reno Evening Gazette
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1896
Page
1
Reports detail clashes and dissident action as unions purge members and security breaks down. Masked assailants kill and threaten officials, while strikes ripple through cities. Authorities seek reinstatement and investigate motives amid volatile protests.
Halifax Nova Scotia December 26 A coal mine fire at Springhilla on the east slope of the 800 foot level rages after ignition in the pipeway. Inspector Gilpin orders men from the work as flames reach all levels. Five years ago 180 lives were lost in a prior explosion. Rescue efforts face hard work and potential total disruption of winter operations.
Sacramento reports Controller Colgan rebuts Secretary of State Brown's claim that the Soldier's Home at Countyville is not a state institution and that funds paid are illegal. He cites 1889 act placing the home under state control and asserts lack of possession or director appointments does not change its status. Also notes arbitration optimism and release of Cols Grey and White in London case.
From aisles and antars. Unitarian or Liberal Congregation at Clough and Crosby's Hall at 11 a.m. sermon The Best Gifts by M J Savage. Sunday school after morning worship. Congregational Church service at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Evening stereopticon views. Methodist Church topic Laat Words For 1896 with organ, 7 p.m. Beautiful illustrated words and works of Jesus. Y M C A address by Dr J E B Stabba Sunday 2:30 p.m. English Bible from a Literary Standpoint. All invited.
Katie Kmmett and The Wails of Naw Vo are announced for the town with sensational climaxes and new effects promised this season. Misa Emmett appears at the Opera House on Wednesday December 13. Joseph R. Ryan and George Russell named as Nevada electors. Ryan allied with the Silver Party, shaking old party lines.
Ere variou s parties planned today for deer hunting. School teachers depart for Elko tomorrow in a special car. The body of Peter May was brought from Malta City for burial. he was only 15. Advert: Cure colds with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. A. L. Goldwater, NYC, reports it sells well. J. B. McCullough markets at 25 and 50 cents.
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