Fatal wreck near Wells claims two engineers a fireman
A westbound Central Pacific limited derailed east of Wells Nevada. Fireman Highman and Loder were killed. Engineer McBride suffered facial burns, with Warner also injured. Three Pullman sleepers left track but no passengers were hurt. Mail cars burned with contents.
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James McBride
D. W. McBride
Winnemucca
Loder
Reno
Wadsworth
Carlin
al i- Walon
Supreme Court Invalidates Nevada Valued Policy Law
The Nevada Supreme Court ruled the valued policy insurance law invalid in mandamus action to compel Secretary of State Howell to certify it. Opinion by Judge Massey with Belknap concurring and Fitzgerald dissenting. The report also notes Colonel H B Maxson planning survey expeditions in southern Nevada tied to railroad development and shifting population. An assessors meeting discussed taxation of Pullman cars and their property-based taxes.
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H. B. Maxson
United States
Nevada State Association of Civil Engineers
Pioche
Nev
Reno
Nevada
Colorado
Whie Pine County
Salt Lake Tribune
Salt Lake
Los Angeles
Board of Assessors Hexas
Pullman Cars
Assessor Threats Rail Tax Prodding Nevada Action
In Nevada a contested tax issue involves the Pullman Car Company. Assessor Guthrie pressed for a property statement to tax in Humboldt county and did not receive a reply. Governor Sadler joked about tying a logging chain to a Pullman car wheel to pressure payment, noting similar past actions in Nevada. The exchange suggests the company may be required to pay its share of tax in Nevada.
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Nevada
Guthrie
Humboldt County
Sadler
Pullman Car Company
Xeon News
Mines And Mining News In Reno And West Nevada
Patented mines will not be taxed after Governor Sadler vetoed the measure. B Harris of Reno sold to Mrs A A Harris of Gild Hill the old Harris mine about a mile from the Washoe grade for 250 dollars. Leonard mine at Butte City closed, 300 men unemployed, total 1500 in the past month. Comstock Tunnel Company sued for 127000 damages for obstructing work. Five carloads of lumber and a stationary engine arrived for Colonel Boyle. Logan and Hully mine and North Rapidan mine receive cargo. Ne Plus Vitra mine in Swansea canyon near Hamilton reports a strike of rich lead ore with silver, drifted from main shaft at 125 feet depth, about twenty tons taken out and growing. Charles B Bell reportedly struck the Reno district mother lode, likely to spur more development. Prospectors now expect bonanza rock beyond Reno Star workings. mineralized porphyry belt spans nearly a mile wide and several miles long.
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Swansea Canyon
Bore‘co-Homestake
Comanche
Hamilton
Pine County
Eureka Sentinel
Charles B. Bell
Reno
Saya
Reno Journal
Reno Star
Idaho Oil Fields Bernard well hits oil depth over four hundred feet
Reports from the Snake River indicate Bernard and assistants reached more than 400 feet in the Bernard well and found oil. The team halted operations, landowners nearby prepared large scale land staking, and plans for extensive work begin over the next month with landowners installing plants for sinking wells.
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Snake River
Feld
Bernard
Astrid
Mormon Colony in Mexico Lands Acquired for Colonies
Five million acres of land were purchased from the Mexican government to establish Mormon colonies across Durango Tamaulipas and Veracruz. In four months an estimated 100000 Mormons are expected to relocate. The Chihuahua colony was recently expanded by about 100000 settlers from Utah.
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Mexico
Durango
Tamaulpias
Vera Crus
Chihuahua
Utah
One Minute Cough Cure praised by Manatawney man
A Manatawney Pa man, whose severe cold and lung discomfort resisted remedies, credits One Minute Cough Cure with a speedy recovery after his wife bought a bottle. The testimonial also mentions Yake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a cold cure.
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T. K- Houseman
Manatawney
Nevada Acts Fix Salaries and Offer Oil Bounty
Nevada laws enacted in the twentieth legislative session set Washoe County official salaries and deputy compensation. The acts authorize county assessor, treasurer, and recorder pay boosts and establish state bounties for oil, gas, and artesian water discoveries with specific filing, verification, and reimbursement conditions.
Mother’s Prescrip tion Aids Child To Wellness
A devoted mother defies medical doubt to save her ill daughter facing wasting of the digestive organs. She credits Dr Pierce’s Gold Sperone Prescripion and Golden Medical Discovery as a temperance, nerve nourishing remedy that rebuilt blood and life. A free Common Sense Medical Adviser offer follows with mailing details.
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Pierce
Mice
C.J
Harrison
Rik City
Nebry
Jer
Tete
Fashionable Dressmaker Services From San Francisco Expert
Mrs M A Reed secures a first class dressmaker from San Francisco to handle all kinds of dressmaking and plain sewing with a specialty in ladies tailor made suits at reasonable prices. Also promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers liver and bowel cleanser and One Minute Cough Cure for colds. Wares from Brown Bros Carpets paint and wagon sales by B Brown & Co. Auctioneered sale of household effects including a piano by H Warren. Ends with testimonial for DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and wagon brands Rein hart Co mar22tf.
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M. A. Reed
San Francisco
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Stude Baker Wagons Line
Do not rely on starvation for indigestion. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claims to digest all foods through scientific research. Also announced is a full line of wagons carts buck boards and buggies by Stude baker Bros Mfg Co now in stock at Rein hart Co. Inc.
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Studebaker Bros. Mfg. Co
Br, Reinhart & CO. (Inc
Marzatf
For Sale Chinese garden between hospital and brewery
A Chinese garden property is offered for sale for 100 dollars located between the county hospital and Diehl's brewery. Interested parties should apply to Dip Lee or visit the County Recorder's Office for further particulars.
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Diehl's
Dip Lee
County Recorder's Office
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