Cheap Power Promise Boosts Comstock Mines Soon
The San Francisco Post notes revised terms between the Comstock rock miners and Truckee Electrical Supply Company. A reduced rate from 58 to 7 per horsepower, a 20 percent cash-receipts credit toward a 100,000 dollar bonus, and a substantial bond plan underpin the expected contract signing. Also updates from Little Johnny, Ophir, Burro, and Stateline show strong ore yields and active milling plans. notable mine values and depths are cited, with further nods to historic fortunes.
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San Francisco Post
Truckee Electrical Supply Company
Floriston Cancer
Mining Option Bond Deal in American Canyon
County records disclose a 1900 agreement between Charles Cook and Louis Cook and A C Ellis granting Ellis the option to buy the Iron Mine Buckeye Mine and two extensions in American Canyon for 820,000. Payments totaling 25,000 due by May 1900 and Sept 1900, with forfeiture of prior sums if Ellis defaults.
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Unis
Hil
American Canyon
Charles Cook
Louis Cook
A.C. Eilis
A.C. Bilis
Buckeye
American Basin
North Fork
Elis
Ellie
Hearst Denies Selling Homestake Interest
Mrs Hearst rejected a Deadwood dispatch claim she planned to sell her stake in the Homestake mine. She affirmed she has no intention to dispose of any portion of the property, noting its value and her firm hold. The report suggested a motive to influence ore rock valuation, with further mine reporting from Stateline and Salt Lake Tribune coverage noted.
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San Francisco
Hearst
Deadwood
Homestake Nine
Supertat Golconda Prospects Show Strong Copper Hints
Major Hennessy reports Golconda Nevada prospects improving with twenty men at work. Copper ore grade praised by Fred Chapman with prior mining ties to Leadville. Salt Lake Tribune notes Emerald group ownership by Morton Lindley and partners. Major Hennessy visits Tintie Grand Central properties and various prospects, noting notable progress since West arrival.
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Major Hennessy
Eure
Sunshine
Emerald Group
Golconda
Nev
Salt Lake Tribune
Nevada
Morton Lindley
Chicago
Fred Chapman
Biennies
Leadville
Hennessy
Inter Mountain Marble Company records filed in Salt Lake
Articles of incorporation for the Inter- Mountain Marble Company were filed Wednesday at Salt Lake in the County Clerk's office. Capital stock is $26,000 in 800,000 shares of 5 cents each. Officers: D. D. Hanks president A N Wallace vice president H Hales secretary and treasurer. directors: Neil Olsen J P Smith J P Johnson. Property includes Stateline Nos 1-8 and Stateline Extension Nos 1-8 marble claims in White Pine county. Glasgow & Western Mining Co shipments arrive, ore and concentrates sampled. mill operating at seventy-five tons daily and expanding capacity. Cuyahoga Co mines at Delphi push work. new mill to include Wilfrey concentrator and assay office with expert staff.
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Inter- Mountain Marble Company
Salt Lake
D. D. Hanks
A. N. Wallace
H. Hales
Neil Olsen
J. P. Smith
J. P. Johnson
Masgow & Western
Salt Lake Tribune
Glasgow & Western Mining Company
Cherry Creek
New
Washington governor opposes anti trust convention view
Governor J D Rogers of Washington sends a sharp missive to Reinhold Sadler denouncing the anti trust convention called by Texas Governor Sayers. He argues trusts persist due to public money control rail rebates tariffs and patents tied to national legislation and warns the plan diverts focus from a national campaign.
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Wernor Rogers
Washington
J. D. Rogers
Sadler
Texas
Reinhold Sadter
Carson City
Nevada
Sayers
Two Classes Difference Observed Between Soldiers of 1898 and 1899
Reno Journal notes a stark contrast between Manila-bound volunteers and soldiers returning from Cuba. Porters describe westbound men as drunken and disruptive, while returning troops are orderly and courteous. The piece attributes the shift to motives changing from patriotism to monetary gain and looting incentives.
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Reno Journal
Southern Pacific
Journal
Manila
Courteaux
Weather Bulletin Reveals Rapid Pressure Shifts And Warm Trend
The bulletin notes high pressure off the northern California coast causing a temperature drop along the coast and in Oregon and western Nevada. It reports temperature increases of 8 to 22 degrees in northern Nevada, Idaho, and Utah since yesterday and expects clear, cooler conditions tonight and Saturday. J C Hayden, Observer, Weather Bureau.
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Department OF Agriculture
Winnem
Port Canty
West
Carson
Godardy
Eurvka
Cew
California
Nevada
Utah
Idaho
Oregon
J.C. Hayden
Observer Weather Bureau
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children
Slogan laden promotion claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup relieves teething distress for children. It touts cures for diarrhea and colic, promotes tone, and sells at twenty five cents. advertised by Fagle Drug Store with warning to ask for the product.
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Mrs. Winslow
de Witt
Hagle Drug Store
Schoolhouse Improvements Highlight Grounds and Passages
A visiting reporter and Trustee Wolf toured the school premises noting extensive improvements. Landscaping and removal of yard debris, new hydrants at yard sides, leveled ground, updated tar on outbuildings, reworked belfry, and a fresh blue and green color scheme brighten classrooms. Desks, blackboards, and new fixtures enhance instruction. a new organ and a growing library add academic depth as trustees plan future holoplating of blackboard spaces and broader amenities.
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Wolf
Board of School Trustees
Marriage health and death warn of ill health
An old New York discussion argues that marriage succeeds only with health. The piece extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for digestion and blood health and Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for feminine health, claiming they restore a happy home and enable wifehood and motherhood. Both medicines are sold widely.
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New York
Nua
Pierce
School district plans add on grammar high school
A Toledo discussion with Trustee Wolf suggests a small special tax could fund a new addition to the school, combining high and grammar departments without building a new structure. The assembly room could be repurposed and rented to support the project, avoiding major construction hurdles.
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Wolf
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Modena
Mesare
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Newell
Ophir
Stateline
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Pike
Seal Newell
Provo
Diamond Joe
Fortuna
Charles Lane
Arizona
Copper Queen
Ristee
Crowned King
Pierce Ming
Little Johnny Ore
Sturt
Salt Late ‘Tribune
Tases Levi Strauss & CO
Golconda Prospects
Nervada
Cuyahoga
Cuyahoga Company
Delphi i
Daily Weather Bulletin
Fagle Drug Store
First Intermediate Department
Alan
United States
Central School Supply House
Nevada State University
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucar County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Hood
John Mathias
Pulaski, Ky
W. A. Brown
Eagle Drug Store
N. P. Ritter
Fairfax Avenue
St. Louis
Thomas Thurman
Troy
Karl
Ciaran
Runulety
Ad Blu S. C. Wells & CO
Lergy
Revada Business College
Warpel & Blanchet
C. B. Brown & CO
OLD Reliable Hardware House
M. B. Staunton
Ancona
Des 10 Moning
Gulgonda
Union
Arkansas
Louis Dutertre
Golconda, Nevada
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