Local and Personal News from the Region
L J Crook arrived from Grass Valley. Alfred Wilkinson came from McDermit. R A Wheeler arrived from San Francisco. Dan Fitzpatrick the railroad detective is in town. Alfonso Pasquale, Paradise Valley merchant, arrived. Dr W L Samuels made a professional trip to Golconda today. William Sanders and Frank Smith were each sentenced to ten days for vagrancy in Justice Court. G Bayley, government horse buyer, is here seeking horses for cavalry and artillery. Mma Noble, famed equestrian with Ringling Bros circus, will exhibit in Winnemucca. W H Minor arrived from McDermit to meet Mrs A R Charter and son from Ogden. they left for McDermit by private conveyance.
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L. J. Crook
Grass Valley
Alfred Wilkinson
McDermit
R. A. Wheeler
San Francisco
Dan Fitzpatrick
Alfonso Pasquale
Paradise Valley
W. L. Samuels
Golconda
Justice Court
William Sanders
Frank Smith
Bayley
Mma
Noble
Ringling Bros.” Circus
Aterlly
Winnemucca
W. H. Minor
A. R. Charter and Son
Ogden
Three Cloudbursts Hit Winemucca River End
Eyewitnesses describe three cloudbursts on the south end of Winemucca yesterday afternoon. A large volume of muddy water rushed into the river within three miles of town, with streams running for hours after the main surge. Citizens crossed the river to view the high water and recall no prior flood of this magnitude.
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Winnemucca
Winamucca Mountain
Editor's note on fair coverage and reader feedback
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Washout Near Elko Buries Track in Mudslide Debris
A cloudburst triggered a landslide on the Salt Lake division near Elko between Elko and Moleen at Hunter's ranch. The track was buried under six feet of mud and rock for about 100 yards. No. 6 locomotive and engine crew escaped injury after jumping clear.
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Elko
Salt Lake Division
Lucia
Hunter's Ranch
Moleen
Ranch hand robbed near Reno in drunken assault
Humboldt county ranch hand was sandbagged by thieves last night and relieved of 25 or 30 dollars. He suffered a deep head cut and reported the incident to Deputy Sheriff Hayes but, heavily intoxicated, could not give a clear statement.
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Reno
Humboldt County
Hayes
Nquor
Ae Wellax
Clark Forces Score a Point in Lincoln County Railroad Case
The demurrer argument in the Lincoln county railroad case ended late yesterday. Judge Talbot overruled the demurrer after hearing counsel. The order will be entered when court reconvenes in Ploche. A big victory for the Clark forces.
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Lincoln County Railroad
Talbot
Clark Forces
Elko
Lectures by Rev. C. King in Carson City
The Reverend General C. King will give two illustrated lectures in Carson City to benefit the M. E. Church. He will discuss Ben Hur and In His Steps on August 10 and 12.
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Carson
C. King
Carson City
M. E. Church
Ben Hur
Charles M. Sheldon
Indian Wife-Beater Sentenced in County Jail
Indian Ben Button was arrested last night for intoxication and disturbing the peace and sentenced to forty days in county jail this morning. It was the second time Button faced the bar of justice for the offense within a few weeks.
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Ben Button
Button
Bar of Justice
Will Rebuild the Central Pacific Under Harriman Plan
An Omaha dispatch reports President Burt of the Union Pacific will supervise reconstruction of the Central Pacific from Ogden to San Francisco while retaining executive powers. EB Harriman aims to reorganize the system west of Chicago by September with Burt at Omaha as UP president and J C Stubbs overseeing traffic from Chicago.
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Omaha
Burt
Union Pacific
Central Pacific
Ogden
San Francisco
Cheago West
Portland
H. Harriman
J. C Stubbs
Stubbs
Chicago
Harriman
New York City
Othr
Nevada State News Notes
Tonopah ward raises one thousand dollars for a new school building. Bell mine workers near Reno allegedly did not receive last month’s wages. Ormsby county fair runs the week after Reno fair from September 28 to 28 inclusive. Stranger P A Matison arrested at Tuscarora for passing Confederate bills. Nevada Mining Company Downeyville hoist plant building destroyed by fire last week. Gold Hill Miners Union responds to San Francisco machinists’ appeal with a liberal donation.
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Tonopah
Nye
Bell
Reno
Ormsby County
P. A. Matison
Tuscarora
Nevada Mining Company
Downeyville
Lander County
San Francisco
Gold Hill Miners’ Union
Death of Judge Clagett noted by Spokane report
Judge William H. Clagett, famed lawyer and reform advocate, dies at his daughter's Spokane residence from Bright's disease. He leaves a wife and eight children and had served in the Nevada Legislature and Montana’s congressman role. He contested Idaho senate politics and backed Heitfeld for U S senator. An renowned orator who appeared at campaigns, he died at about age sixty eight. Ringling Brothers circus would require five double-length trains to move across the country.
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Clagett
Spokane
Wash
Bright
Halley
Idaho
People’s Party
Nevada
Montana
United States
Heitfeld
Ringling Brothers Big Circus Thrills With Mammoth Amphitheatre
Laura E. Leonard urges C E S meeting members to attend August 8 1901 session. Brown Bros advertise Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming full digestibility and natural restoration for weak stomachs. Garcinetti Troupe nine acre bats from Italy join Ringling Brothers big circus amid universal sensation.
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Silver State Chapter
O. E B
Laura E. Leonard
F. T. Thomas
Sumpterville
Ala
Brown Bros
Garcinetti
Nine Acre Bats
Italy
Ringling Brothers
Home Gold Cure promises at home sobriety for a dollar
An advertisement claims the Home Gold Cure treats drunkenness as a disease and offers a one dollar solution that can be hidden in tea or coffee. It guarantees cure of hard cases and cites thousands of success stories while inviting wives children and friends to administer discreetly. The product is sold by Edwin B Giles Company with full directions and physician advice as needed.
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Arias
Edwin B. Giles
Market Street
Philadelphia
Minister’s Good Work Praised By Emporia Clergyman
Rev. A A Power of Emporia Kansas testifies that Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him after a severe bilious colic attack. He claims a neighbor also found relief after using the same remedy once. For sale by Brown Bros Druggists.
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Chamberlain
Rev. A. A
Power of
Emporia
Kan
Brown Bros
Green's August Flower Promises Health Boost and Wealth Tips
An 19th century advertisement urges readers to seek health and wealth. It touts Green's August Flower as a remedy for dyspepsia, liver complaints, indigestion, and related symptoms. It offers a free sample bottle from Brown Bros. druggists and promotes a prize almanac.
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Brown Bros
Sue One Minute Cough Cure Adverts Claim Quick Relief
In cases of cough or croup, the Sue one minute cough cure promises fast relief. The advertisement asserts safety and instantish effect for children, with Brown Bros as the source.
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Brown Bros
Wagon for Sale in First-Class Condition
Spring wagon with 1500 pound capacity offered at a bargain. Inquire at the express office. aulws.
De Witts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Sores and Piles
Advertises De Witts Witch Hazel Salve as a quick healer for eruptions cuts burns and sores and claims a certain cure for piles. Warns against counterfeits and urges buyers to obtain the original product.
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DeWitt
DeWitt's
Brown Bros
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Silver State Winnemucca
Acme Piano and Furniture Polish
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Kohler & Chase Music House
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Winnemucca, Nev
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