Local and Personal News Updates From Town
W. H. Hood of Battle Mountain visited town last evening. Phile T. Nicholas arrived from Ogden to visit his parents. Weather unsettled with storm chances noted. G R Carroll George Tunson and C Farrell of Cozad Nebraska are registered at the Busch. Sheriff McDeid spent yesterday at Lovelock on official business. H W Jackson Colorado Midland Railroad general agent staying at Lafayette. M C McGovern brought from Golconda to county hospital with inflammatory rheumatism. Thanks extended to Surveyor General Kelley for the biennial report. W J Stevens admitted to bail after bond set at 13000 with sureties Harry King William Easton Simon Bray. Freight business on the railroad remains light with only regular trains. several are annulled daily and crews reduced. Two more crews were taken off today.
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W. H. Hood
Battle Mountain
Phile T. Nicholas
Ogden
H. W. Jackson
Colorado Midland Railroad
Lafayette
M. C. McGovern
Golconda
Thhe County Hospital
W. J. Stevens
William Huffman
Stevens
Harry King
William Easton
Simon Bray
Austin
Rails purchased cover 100 miles of Salt Lake road progress
The Los Angeles Express reports rail purchases near Chicago to supply about 100 miles for the Salt Lake railway project. Ross Clark notes rising rail prices sped the buys on rails with an option. Final property transfer of Terminal Railway to the new group expected mid February. Lovelock reports a seven year old dies after two days illness, possibly diphtheria, with fears of spread though quinsy sore throat could cause confusion.
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Los Angeles Express
Salt Lake Railway
Salt Lake Road
Ross Clark
Chicago
Mr. Clark
J. H. Thies
Lovelock
Train Wreck in Sierra Tunnel Delays Western Rail
Freight train No 220 wrecked at Tunnel 11 between Truckee and the summit yesterday morning after spread rails caused derailment of fourteen cars. No injuries, damage minor but extensive work needed to clear the tunnel. The incident delayed all trains with No 6 arriving late and No 2 and No 4 also delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierras
Tunnel 11
Truckee
Nevada Weather Summary for December
Nevada reports December mean sea level pressure 30.86 inches from Carson City and Winnemucca stations. Candelaria posts highest monthly mean and temperatures 1 degree at Candelaria on the 4th and 6th, while Potts Nye County records 25 below zero on the 20th. Wool underwear promoted by Robina & Co as a cold weather sale notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
Carson City
Winnemucca
Candelaria
Esmeralda County
Toano
Biko County
Potts, Nye Couny
Lottery Amendment Killed In Assembly Vote
The lottery amendment was killed in the Assembly this afternoon by a test vote of 27 to 3. The only votes in favor were from Assemblymen representing Ormsby County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
Nev
Ormsby County
Nevada notes report large Boca Truckee ice harvest
Governor Sadler recovers and returns to duties. Whisky seller Matthew Piggott convicted at Elko and jailed ninety days. Trainmen banned Indians from Wells to Elko per Elko citizens. Anti gambling bill likely to ban most gambling in Nevada. Detective Fitzpatrick probes Elko freight car robbery. two jailed locally, one at Golconda. Wadsworth postmaster Arthur MacPherson dies in California from Brights disease. funeral held there and burial in Wadsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Piggott
Elko
Fitzpatrick
Elko Yard
Golconda
Elko Independent
Arthur MacPherson
Wadsworth
California
To Prevent the Grip Advice From an Exchange
An exchange issues precautions to guard against the grip urging warm clothing for children and avoiding damp feet and exposure. It warns against leaving heated rooms unwrapped and stresses hygienic care to protect throat lungs stomach and bowels. If cold occurs see a doctor as no general remedy exists.
How to Obtain Patent to State Land
If your mining claim sits on State land with a patent issued to the State you must buy or lease from the State. If the State only selected the land and withdrawn it from mineral entry but not certified, the State’s title can be set aside via legal action tied to the patent application. The federal government does not intend to transfer national mineral lands to the State and errors will be corrected before final conveyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Cat Brought Good Luck in Chinamen Story
A white crippled cat with yellow spots is said to bring luck to Chinaman Hank Bok tied to Abe Lincoln group elams. The cat hops on forelegs while resembling a kangaroo and is valued as a talisman, with money allegedly unable to buy it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plobe
Hank Bok
Abe Lincoln
Elams
Mines and Mining Era News Circuits Across North
Reports of a fourteen thousand dollars per ton gold ledge near Kingman Arizona draw stampede rumors from Olinghouse gulch where a quartz mill is planned. Lignite coal mines at Homer Alaska begin spring shipments to Juneau and Skaguay, with a six mile railroad ready. A Denver Colorado court cites an old ore definition while miners are advised on lead vapor safety with concentrated sulfuric acid precautions.
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Kingman
Arizona
Otter Port
Sooke Harbor
Victoria
B. C
Homer
Alaska
Juneau
Skaguay
Tidewater
San Francisco
A Shirt Drummer’s Back Injury Report
A San Francisco man J E Haskell describes a fall on ice in Carson Nevada last Saturday injuring his right leg. He used Trib liniment after three applications on Tuesday and by Wednesday could walk without a cane. Robins & Co advertises discounted chinchilla coats and vests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
Nev
J. E. Haskell
San Francisco
Cal
Woolgrowers Association meeting to be held in Reno
A meeting of the Woolgrowers Association of Nevada will be held in Reno on Saturday February 9 1901 at ? P M in Judge Cheney's office. Much business of importance will come before the gathering and a large attendance is desired. By order of Dr C Wheeler President J L Flanigan Secretary Ian2itd
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolgrowers Association of Nevada
Reno Nev
Desperate Train Hold-Up Near Kearney
A daring attempt to rob the overland express near Kearney Nebraska failed as trainmen led officers captured one bandit named Delaware while others fled. The report notes warnings given to train crews and the capture of a suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
Nebraska
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G. R. Carroll
George Tunson
C. {. Farrell
Cozad, Neb
Regis
the Busch, Ee
Sheriff McDeid
Surveyor-General
Kelley
Surveyor- General and
State Land Register
Nevada
Robina & Co
Ormsby
State News Notes
Boca
Sadler
Noble
Wells
Reno Ledger
U, Robins & CO
de Witt
Brown Bros
Mines and Mining
Sheriff McInnis
Lugi Della Piazzi
Spiro Francovich
Olinghouse Gulch
Reno Journal
Ponchin
William Wheatley
Wheatly
Colorado
C. P
Chinchilla
F.C. Robins & Co
Delaware
F. C. Robins & CO
Standard House
Caxton Building
Denver
Burlington
Omaha
Chiif
Kansas City
Louis
Black Hills
Salt Lake Office
West Second South
R. F. Neslen
Mackintosh
Grocery Department
Japan
W. J. Bell
W. M. Piggott
Anash
J. H. Hoyt
Woooorlt
Tame
Diehl’s Book Store
Bridge Street
Magasine
San Frans
C. Diehl
G. W. Summerfield
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