03 Feb 1898
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Newspaper
Reno Evening Gazette
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1898
Page
1
Captain Ray’s federal inquiry urges a Tanana River military post and warns Yukon immigration poses famine risk. He says gold rush wealth is gone, few placers remain, and jobs are scarce, with flood of unprovisioned newcomers.
San Francisco reports the Mining Fair thriving with a hydraulic mine in operation. Workers display hauling and packing prowess, Klondike Kelly wins first prize as others place, while a spill of gold rumors and Pacific Mail hopes stir Alaskan trade chatter. Also notes a seven year old thief in Harenton and stock shipments from Reno to San Francisco.
Thomas Mallory, a veteran prospector, shares a new Klondike origin theory based on field observations. He argues ancient tropical conditions deposited El Dorado gold into bedrock, with quartz ledges in the mountains and rich pay streaks awaiting future drift mining and improved methods for frozen earth. He notes gravel depths, bedrock contact, and potential for large future cleanups, while predicting science will unlock profitable handling of frozen earth. In addition, fashion notes discuss Mrs. Sangster of New York praising facial wrinkles as signs of character and experience. Real estate transfers list deeds from 1897 to 1898 involving Alfred Tonquist, George Clute, and John Sheshan. Weather forecast warns rain before midnight.
Virginia City miner Frank Han ning fled creditors and was pursued by Sheriff Quirk to Reno. Deputy Hayes recaptured him after a swift hotel break for liberty. Eyewitnesses praised the deputy’s speed and sprinting skill amid the tense pursuit.
The brief notes mention Prof. J E Bray returning after a three week absence with pneumonia, Judge Linn hobbling on one leg, and a creeping ailment. Ed Fowler Nevada's Singer Sewing Machine manager has returned to Reno and offers service. Highlights tout DeWit's Little Risers folk remedy promoted by Pinniger the druggist as effective for stomach and liver troubles.
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