Humboldt Legislators Favor Insurance Law Repeal or Modification
In Carson City the Humboldt delegation indicated support for repealing or amending the insurance law to protect policyholders. George S. Nixon noted lack of support for the governor veto on the original bill and said lawmakers aimed to balance reform with insurer interests. A resolution by Mr Nelson advancing constitutional irrigation amendments passed the Assembly, signaling broad legislative backing.
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Silver State
Mumboldt
Nixon
Humboldt
Nelson
George S. Nixon
Loss of Cattle Reported After Battle Mountain Flood
Report confirms heavy cattle losses near Battle Mountain with John Paul’s ranch hit hardest. Flood waters submerged bottom lands turning most fields into temporary islands. Many ranchers unprepared, with several hundred cattle drowned and further losses likely as the river remains flooded.
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Battle Mountain
John Paul
Paul
Wadsworth Urges Quick Repeal of Insurance Law
The Wadsworth business community presses the Legislature to repeal the vetoed insurance law. It argues the measure harms commercial interests, scares insurers from the state, and hurts policy holders in Nevada. Citizens urge Washoe delegation to represent local constituents and repeal the law.
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Wadsworth
Sadler
Dispatch
Nevada
Washoe
Wadsworth versus Reno rail move touted by press
The Dispatch rebutts silly claims that Wadsworth shops would move to Reno, arguing Reno’s topography traps it while Wadsworth connects well by rail. It notes rail profit motives and warns readers against glib assurances from competing papers and merchants selling hats.
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Wadsworth
Reno
Tteno
Dispatch
Wads Worth
Dalte
Local and Personal Update From Mill City to Reno
J I Lasley and J A Nelson arrive from Mill City and Jackson Creek respectively. D B Morrissey returns from Sacramento while J Hicks and wife register at the Lafayette. William Blattner and Henry Schaefer arrive from Paradise valley. A W Thomas returns from Ogden and Mrs J B Case with daughter leave for Paradise. Freight crews total twenty four, five fewer than six weeks ago. Funeral of the late A Kyle held at Trousdale residence with Rev G C King officiating. interment in K of P cemetery. The river rises steadily with flood expected any day, earlier than typical for mid May, a precedent unknown to oldest inhabitants.
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J. A. Nelson
Jackson Creek
D. B. Morrissey
Sacramento
J. Hicks
Salt Lake
Lafayette
William Blattner
Henry Schaefer
Paradise Valley
A. W. Thomas
Ogden
J. B. Case
Reno
Paradise
A. Kyle
E. W. Trousdale
G George C. King
K. of P
Legislative Notes and Assembly Actions on Bills
In the Assembly on Tuesday the pharmacy bill was laid on the table. A bill granting $60 per month to each regularly organized militia company has passed the Assembly. Speaker Van Duzer urged a constitutional amendment for State ownership of certain water courses. The Assembly also passed a bill requiring school trustees candidates in districts over 100 population to file with the County Clerk at least five days before the election. Dr Patterson spoke to the Senate on asylum appropriations and a bill to prevent improper railroad transfers to the asylum. Another measure permits parties and associations to build telephone and electric lines under restrictions and to pay 2 percent of net income to county treasuries along their routes.
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Assembly
van Duzer
Patterson
Senate
Treasuries
Government to print and distribute presidential messages free
Washington reports that the United States will print the book set Messages and Documents of the Presidents and distribute it through Congressmen at no cost. The move counters a private effort selling the volumes for 34 dollars, sparked by earlier use of duplicate plates and a disputed duplication policy.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Paper Baggage Checks Replace Brass Weights Across Railroads
Travelers will no longer carry heavy brass baggage checks. A thin paper or light aluminum check is being adopted by most railroads. The new check is pocket friendly, neater, less likely to be lost, and used once with a new token issued for each bag, making duplicate numbers impossible.
Senate Votes Through Spooner Amendment on Philippines Powers
After ten hours of debate the Senate approved the Spooner amendment to the army bill by 45 to 27, giving the President authority to direct affairs in the Philippines. Jones of Nevada opposed the action while Mr. Hoar was the sole Republican voting with the Democrats. The amendment's adoption prefaced final passage of the bill by a near identical vote.
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Senate
Spooner
Philippines
Jones
Nevada
Hoar
Dentistry Notice for Dr H A MacMillan on Bridge Street
First class dental work advertised by Dr H A MacMillan with office on Bridge Street. Bridge work specialty and guaranteed results promoted. The text includes the fragment febzirr but provides no date or further details.
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H. A. MacMillan
Bridge Street
Convict Cooper and Bride Elude California Authorities
Winnemucca hosts a dramatic tale of Cooper alias Chadwick and Nora Schneider as they arrive with false identities for a brief stay. The man, a noted forger and swindler, allegedly posed as Ernest Moore Chadwick and a Reno attorney while amassing wealth and courting several women. They disappeared after a hurried marriage in Vallejo Junction, with police seeking Cooper as a wanted man for prior crimes and deceit.
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Winnemucca
Cooper
San Francisco
Chadwick
Lafayette Hotel
C. E. F. Humphrey
Reno
Humphrey
Ogden
No. 2
California
Crockett
Port Costa
San Quentin
J. P. Gallagher
Langham Hotel
Ernest Moore Chadwick
Crockett Hotel
Captain Colville
J. 8. Riley
Contra Costa County
England
Donahue-Kelly Bank
Colonel Andrews
Diamond Palace
Nora Schneider
Daniel Schneider
Vallejo Junction
Colville
Riley
Miss Schneider
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All Stages
A vintage advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease. It asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure. Includes testimonials, address to F J Cheney & Co Toledo and price 78 cents. Also markets Hall's Family Pills.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Midwinter Specials on Wool Wear and Coats
The notice lists men and youths wool underwear and socks, wool gloves and mitts, leather coats with corduroy lining reversible, blanket lined pants, canvased rubbered coats, wind and rain protection, plus ladies flannel shirts and silk waists and black underskirts.
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Mill City
Cooper and Bride
Burlington
Denver
Omaha
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Kansas City
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Black Hills
Salt Lake Office
West
Second South St
R. F. Nzsten
Enterprise-ward
F. C. Robins & Co
Philadelphia Record
Humboldt County
Felix Poulin
Winnemucca Jewelry Store
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Rose
Winnemucca, New
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