Death of Mark Wiggins at Kennedy shocks locals
News from Kennedy reports the sudden death of Mark Wiggins on Saturday afternoon after a brief illness. A Nova Scotia native, he lived in Kennedy six years and previously spent thirty in Lander county near Reese River. He leaves a wife and several children in Milne. he was a prominent mine locator at Kennedy and well regarded by neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Northway
B.J. Reilly
Kennedy
Mark Wiggins
Mr. Wiggins
Nova Svia
Canada
Kenney
Lanter County
Reese River
Austin
Milne
Wigring
Thio
Local News Items From Mill City and Surroundings
Josie Phillips travels from Mill City while A S Bates of Golconda visits town. P Sweeney and family head to Kennedy. Max Soler, a mining man, arrives from Mill City. Reports speak of frozen water pipes and icy conditions. Cattle from the French ranch in Oregon arrive for shipment east. William Corbet returns from San Francisco after selling two carloads of horses. Prospects of draining the Comstock and resuming deep mining on the lode discussed. Thirteen degrees below zero, sun on snow. Sleighing remains popular. bonds from Wille Pine County called in. Butterless dairy invention promised by Willard G Day. Miss Myrtle Grayson, principal of Lovelock school, arrives westbound. Miss Addie Boyd to Lovelock to assist temporarily.
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Comstock
Elf Lode
Willard G. Day
Baltimore
Reno
Myrtle Grayson
Lovelock School
Addie Boyd Hie
Lovelock
Miss Gryson
Too Much Politics in Genoa Courier Opinion
Alf Chartz argues Nevada faces hard times as mining shutdowns trigger a scramble for office. Wealthy former business leaders push for positions, while reform efforts fail amid tax measures and entrenched political leaders. He urges taxpayers to unite on fiscal reform and to prioritize silver when voting.
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Alf Chartz
Genoa Courier
Nevada
Aevlam
Nevasa
California Murderer Sheriff Arrives from Lovelock
W H Hobbard, identified as the California murderer, faces C J Hooley as the killer admits the act but says self defense. He plans to return without requisition papers, Sierra county sheriff may arrive tomorrow. Local notices warn readers to hold photo orders for a few days.
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McDeid
Lovelock
W. HH. Hobbard
California
Hobbard
C.J. Hooley
Hookhand
Sierra County
Trookee
Habbert
Brutal hypnotic exhibition shocks Anderson crowd
In Anderson Indiana Mr and Mrs James Poy staged a Charcot style hypnotism act. The wife was put under and her arms and legs were reportedly disjointed and twisted with bones showing through flesh. The act ended with the woman restored and unaware of the events. Police plan to intervene.
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Anderson
Indiana
James Poy
Foy
Saek
Fay
Capron Will Case Echoes Nevada Ties and Favored Friendships
The Capron will dispute stirs Nevada connections as Jotve Pitzwersld faces a wary public in Capron’s state. Nomen doubts the outcome while Fitz Gerald hints at influence. The judge once ruled for General Buckner, praised as the finest gentleman, yet later sided against Buckner, despite their friendship.
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Capron
Jotve Pitzwersld
Nevada
Fitggerald
Pitzzerald
Buckner
Baily
Jornet
Bakner
Cure for Catarrh and a Patchwork of Ads
A jumble of old advertisements and medical pitches floods the page. Claims of Hall's Catarrh Cure guarantee and tobacco remedies mingle with real estate notices in Boise and surrounding states. Portrayals of Crockery and fashion items sit beside testimonials and fashion catalogs, creating a dense, period commerce snapshot.
Jubilee parade to honor California growth in San Francisco
An estimated 16 000 marchers fill the Jubilee parade in San Francisco today led by Mrs Mariana Richardson Torres born 1826 the oldest living woman born on the peninsula Manuel M Torres age 73 and Calaveras county unveils a six foot yellow skall symbolizing 20 million dollars in yellow metal from the county since 1898 all readied for the Sequoia Park procession.
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San Francisco
California
Calaveras County
INSO
Mariana Richardson Torres
San Franscisco
Torres
Presitia
Manuel M. Torres
Sequoia Parlor
How to Prevent Pneumonia and Cold Remedies
An 19th century note extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the sure preventive for pneumonia and as a cure for coughs and colds. It cites testimonials from Oolegah and other towns, lists local agents W A Brown and F C Robins & Co, and mentions other goods and services offered by F C Robins & Co. It also advertises travel times via Union Pacific and various products from local merchants, with references to boots, clothing, and pain relief products.
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Chamberlain
W. A. Brown
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H. J. Humphreys
Mill City
Max Sohr
Chicago
Mammoth
Starcanyon
William Woolcock
Jvie Philips
Peter Woobork
Mra. PL Wonlenek
Star Canyon
Star
Sane Company
M. RB
M. Grant Hamm
Hammat
Warm
Panaca
Proche
Ivanhoe Lodge No. 18
K. of Pure
Bank of Knight
C. C
M. Hofman
Josie Phillips
A. S. Bates of
Golconda
Mr. and
Mra. P. Sweeney
H. J. Hive
Max Soler
D. Markay
Oregon
BE. C. Parsons
Scott Davis
William Corbet
Wille Pine County
Paradise
J. D. Ricwanps
F.C. Rontss & Co
Hall
Tiatof
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Boise
Nampa
Basalt
Idaho
Silt Lake
Utah
Washington State
Louisiana
Montana
Winnemuces
Pus
da, L. F. Jones
Sterling Remedy Co
New York
M. Holman
F. C. Robins
Hood
IC. C. OC
Fitzgerald
Barkner
Careon Appeal
K. Reinhart & Co
Royal
Absol
Goto F. C. Robins & Co
F.C. Rosin & Co
F.C. Robins & Co
F.C. Rosins & Co
Aermoter Wind Mille
Superior Sree Ranges
Browns & Pirer
F, Reinart & Co
F. Reinart & Co's
Winnemucca
East
Union Pacific
St. Louis
Omaha
St. Paul
Denver
Winnemnees
Pallinwa
Ogden
H. Kitto
Southern Marine Co
D. E. Burley
Union Pavilie Co
Salt Lake
Blenkers
FF. C. Robine & Co
Begley
Fuenewe
Cal
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