Local News Briefs From the Nevada Region
Wm Woolcock travels from Mill to Harry Warren returns from below. Col Jas A Hardin visits from the Santa Rosa ranch. Rain falls but insufficient to help. Camp Clark boys on short rations awaiting supplies. Peace commissioners to receive about 25 000 each. Vera Guthrie notice elsewhere. Nevada cavalry to be mustered out soon. Carson resident John Hopper dies. Harlow Hanson heads to Denio for mining. Graniteville forest fire destroys lumber mills and buildings valued at 5000. Indians warned by Southern Pacific about riding on platforms. John Laufer dies after fourteen consecutive whiskey drinks. Clark McClure, Miss Hamp ton, Miss Strieff return home after visit. Lt W L Maxwell and Miss Wasson married in San Francisco. W B Cooper dies from gunshot wounds after shooting by Deputy Bell. Bell exonerated. Winnemucca faces looming water famine. water shutoff may start next week. Superintendent Rougon cites 2500 gallons per eight hours. Watering plan includes limited reservoir flow and 10 hours for irrigation and fire. Copywriting and typing services offered by Miss V Andrews. San Francisco education claim. Richards Photographers promotes carbonate photos near post office. two weeks only.
Near Miss At Mill City Siding In Narrow Train Collision
A late No 1 train failed to pass No 2 at Mill City causing a collision injuring sleeper cars and tracks. Engineer Yeargen of No 2 applied brakes and reversed, averting a worse wreck. Passengers transferred. wrecking crew moved in. inquiry to follow. Local politics notes candidate J T Dann for county clerk. Nevada battalion may be Mustered out soon. paymaster expected. Dental service ad from Dr H B McDonald. Trib remedy claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill City
Tale
Wadeworth
No. 2
Pullman
Noble
Yeargen
Winnemucca
Wadsworth
Jas. T. Dann
Jimmy Dana
Tanner
J. T. Dann
Prospecting Life From Dawson City Letter Glimpses Nevada Readers
A Nevada reader shares a Dawson City letter dated August 31 recounting prospecting trips and stampedes, stake disputes over crown land, a gold nugget worth 408, and plans to work five miles of placer claims on the El Dorado. The correspondent notes seasonal activity, expected cleanup totals, arrivals and departures of boats, and July Fourth celebrations in a predominantly American mining town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson City
Silver State
Dominion
Crown
el Dorado
Seattle
Tsee
Greenhorn
Santiago
Lam
Merchants Call for Cuban Army Disbanding in Santiago
Santiago merchants fear the Gotan army lingers and blocks recovery. They cite ill disciplined levies by Garcia's command threatening property and markets. Currators refuse plantations due to contributions for troops, halting produce and shipping. They insist disbanding the army as key to reestablishing trade and self support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Garcia
Movement to annihilate carp threatens Humboldt trout
The Elko Independent reports a combined effort to eradicate carp from the Humboldt River. Advocates propose dynamiting deep pools during low water to wipe out carp, with restocking plans for desirable game fish. Feasibility hinges on state or county-wide action. Local notes include B F Lymp of Lovelock in Winnemucca and optimism for Lovelock’s future based on high wheat yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sportamen
Humboldt River
Elko
B. F. Lymp
Lovelock
Winnemucca
Mr. Lymip
Paradise Valley
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Woolcock
Harry Warren
Col
Jas A. Hardin
Santa Rosa Ranch
Camp Clark
Vera Guthrie
Nevada Cavalry
Tele Sam
John Hopper
Nevada
Carson
Harlow Hanson
Denio
C. B. Hanson
Graniteville
Nevada County
Cal
Southern Pacific Company
John Laufer
Clark McClure
Pearl Hampton
Anna Strieff
Unionville
W. L. Maxwell
Revenue
Rash
Jaura A. Wasson
St Paul's Vharch
San Franviaco
W. B. Cooper
Midas
Bell
Nye County
Bane
Cooper
Winnemocca
Mr. Rongon
Ayre’s Business College of
San Francisco
Mias Vandéms
Winnenine
Washington
Carson News
H. B. McDonald
Paradise
F. Pearce
Alaska
W. PF
California
E. P. Colgan
M. J J. Wright
Truman Reeves
Tirey L. Ford
Thomas J. Kirk
Fresno
A. L. Johnston
Cripple Creek
W. E. Barney
Deerlodge
State Line
Lincoln County
Terry
Tormeno
Lucas County
Frank J. Crexey
F. J. Cursey & Co
Toledo
Frank J. Cheney
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Notary Public
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Hood
Astos Jexsex
Gunnison
Utah
DeWitt
Eagle Drug Store
E. Remnant & Co
Eagle
F.C. Roniss & Co
Arly
F.C. Robins & Co
Parasole
Royal
Ama
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