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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1880
Page
3
A January note from the War Department indicates a synchronized observation across stations. The report records timing and alignment of signals at multiple Army aviation observation points.
B F Riley reports quiet conditions in Paradise Valley while mills run steadily and bullion output rises. C W Gilbert of Linda Jo mine Bolivia District returns from California. Dan Lynch of Paralise notes grasshopper damage last season but expects no next summer trouble. James A Hill, esteemed Winnebucca resident, departs for Battle Mountain to engage in business.
A delegation from the Pintes, led by Winnemucca the old scalp-lifter and inclosing the Princess Sallie, leaves for Washington to meet the Great Father. They hope to show their country and urge government action. Special Agent Haworth has passes for four and awaits them at Ogden. The tribe may seek relocation to Malheun or Yakima depending on agency appointments, while rank and file oppose governance by the Princess.
Information is sought for James Henry Collins, about sixteen, light blue eyes and hair, medium height, who ran away from Buffalo four weeks ago. His mother Mrs Collins has arrived at Ogden seeking news of her son and asks for any information leading to his whereabouts.
Austin Grandon and Charles Seamans faced a grand jury indictment for killing a yearling heifer owned by L L Richard and distributing the meat to town residents including Rickard. They pleaded not guilty. A jury finally acquitted them after hours of deliberation amid witness disputes.
Lovelock correspondent reports Captain Asher left today with passengers on the new Lovelock to mines route. The Lovelock path saves about 47.5 dollars rail fare versus Wadsworth and completes the trip in one day, while Wadsworth requires two. Miners advise travelers from Eureka to use Lovelock for a 29 dollar saving and one day less travel. The town adds two hotels, horses, and telegraph, plus a new four horse stage wagon for quick service to the mines.
Paradise Valley Mining Company shipped yesterday three bars of bullion valued at 4250 dollars. The shipment highlights the firm’s ongoing production and market activity in the mining sector with bullion valued at several thousand dollars.
Large quantities of old and new rails and several flat cars from the Battle Mountain and Austin Railroad, stored west of Cisco during the recent snow blockade, are being shipped east. Builders aim to complete the road before the 10th of next month if material is available. Amethyst and diamond sleeve buttons offered at 14 dollars, valued at 50 dollars. Send to Avele Harris in San Francisco.
The Eureka coast saw the eclipse begin at 2 08 15 PM local time. greatest obscuration occurred at 4 19 PM lasting 35 seconds with 94 digits covered. Observations describe the corona rose-tinted protuberances and luminous streamers as reflected light and the dramatic black sun with a rosy corona and bright stars.
Spectrographic studies reveal sunward protuberances reaching up to ninety thousand miles in minutes while observers discuss precise control of light to study these celestial displays. The author urges awe at Nature and views astronomy as proof of the Divine First Cause.
A vintage style call to action asserts commitment to effort and experience over doubt. The speaker promises not to spare time or effort to deserve success and to strengthen faith through summer hats.
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