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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1879
Page
3
The fragment notes a stock report on San Francisco franchises with references to collections and authorized actions by a party named We Riven, dated December 9 1879. The readable text is sparse and lacks full context or outcomes.
Local dispatch reports the Pedrolli murder case closed with defense closing statements and an anticipated jury verdict. Meanwhile the People vs James N Trask in Silver City ended without a verdict after three weeks as six jurors favored murder in the first degree, one favored manslaughter, five favored acquittal.
The Humboldt County Board of Commissioners met by adjournment. A new Fountain Road District was formed with Henry Byrom as Road Supervisor and bonds set at 2000. Marker was named a committee to inspect the Huntalde House to Sulphur mines road and assess repair costs. Several bills were allowed and delinquent taxes to be pursued by the District Attorney.
Dee Feal Hutchins of Reno has bought the Twiss & Co. property in Campbell District about twenty miles south of Beowawe. A two thousand ton daily mill is planned with ore concentrates from rich assays. Work begins soon as lumber and machinery arrive, aiming to be ready before snow falls and the new year.
The Times Renewal reports creditors plan to continue work at Leopard Mining Company to extract ore and satisfy claims. The mine has stayed dry since attachment and parties head to San Francisco to finalize the arrangement. If successful, both mine and mill may be back in full operation by week’s end.
CW Gilbert has reopened the Silver Crown mine in Bolivia District. The vein is five feet wide and the ore will average 75 dollars per ton. The mine lies between Hot Springs and Unionville Austin road amid timbered mountains. Governor Kinkead Bob Pixley G. R. Walker and Alex Wise departed for Paradise Valley for a run. Sleighing is fair and a grand calico ball is planned for Christmas night at Centennial Hall. The oil safe from the Treasurer's office is moved to the Sheriff's office for safekeeping. Firemen announce festivities for a Christmas ball. Snow drifts five feet deep are reported on parts of the Idaho road. stages were only briefly delayed.
Sarah Winnemucca narrates tribal legends and early contacts with whites at Plute's Wall. She tracks origins of whites, early encounters on the Humboldt and Truckee, Mormon and Fremont interactions, and the 1860s conflicts including McWilliams violence and later agent ill will.
An unclear item from a press page references a country order department with bold claims of determination and commitment, mentioning time and country. details are fragmentary and non-specific.
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