Local News Items From Phoenix and Northern Nevada
Snow fell for the first time in fourteen years at Phoenix. The Virginia & Truckee railroad offers a 500 dollar reward for the train robber near Cars. A heavy Humboldt County storm affects the head of the river while Humboldt farmers face water scarcity. Thieman, a trainer, was badly injured by a lion at the Midwinter fair. Colonel Boone aided him and he is not in danger. Nevada Southern rail sentiment grows, with expected capital along the route surpassing other lines. Science notes offer simple home remedies and a makeshift barometer using string and salt water.
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Humboldt
Thieman
Colonel Boone
Nevada Southern
Denver
San Francisco
Colorado
Vanderbilt
Comstock Shaft Sinking Sets World Record in Depth
The Virginia Enterprise notes the Combination shaft at the Comstock lode sunk to over 2500 feet in two years with four compartments and heavy 12 by 14 inch timbering. The Osborne shaft at 2000 feet in eighteen months with three compartments shows rapid drift driving and high pumping output. A 110 feet per month rate is cited, and a 3100 foot level drift advanced 115 feet in one week amid 120 degree sump steam and 4,000,000 gallons daily pumped to Sutro tunnel. The report also covers habeas case in Reno and local interest in McConnell’s trial.
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Comstock Lode
Virginia Enterprise
Best & Belcher
Gould & Curry
Osbiston
Comstock
Grand Masked Ball With Costume Rules And Supper
A grand march at nine with masks removed at eleven. Prof music by Cody. E Reinhart Co orders masks and costumes made. Simon Reinhart to arrange imported outfits. No cross gender costumes. Unmasked dancers wait until costume masks are removed. Admission two dollars for gentlemen and patrons. ladies admitted free. spectators one dollar. Supper by Mrs Crook at Capital restaurant.
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E. Reinhart & Co
Simon Reinhart
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