Comstock Carnival Relay Race Sparks Political Debate
The Reno Gazette and the Virginia Enterprise clash over a claim that mining firms withheld pay to aid Senator Newlands’s bid. The Gazette asserts a political maneuver. the Virginia Enterprise counters that pay was made on time and the carnival drew large crowds, including many from Reno.
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Reno Gazette
the Sun
Comstock
F.G. Newlands
United States Senate
Vagette
Ormsby County
Virginia Enterprise
the Gazette
Reno
Local and Personal News From The City
W F Talbot arrived from San Francisco and J F Clark came from Mill City. James E Morse of Boston stays at the Lafayette with others arriving from California. C B Hanson also arrived from California. Donnelly and Woodson returned from San Francisco, A E Kaye leaves for Oakland to spend summer. Chester Carney, a Philadelphia traveler, is registered at the Lafayette. Gretsch came from San Francisco and left for Paradise Valley. Summerfield and Roberts return from Hardin ranch after a week. Ward v Kemner trial concluded. Judge Bonnifield to rule. Steve Thomas Jr arrives from Dun Glen for mining work then to Sutter Creek. Minnie Stock returns from San Francisco. sisters Lizaly and Edith accompany her to Paradise Valley. No. 2 and 5 travel schedules noted. Epworth League advance guard approaching Friday. two carloads of steel pipe for Winnemucca Water and Light arrive. pipe line work to start. Mrs Misher and G W Carty plan to feed travelers during Epworth rush. temporary booths at depot for refreshments. Lunch counters expected to profit from nickel and dime purchases.
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Peter Ward
Charles Kemner
Justice Court
Bonnifield
Steve Thomas Jr
Dun Glen
Sutter Creek
Cal
Minnie Stock
San Francisco
Lizaly
Edith
Paradise Valley
Epworth League
Winnemucca Water and Light Company
Misher
G. W. Carty
Busch Hotel
Fitzhugh Succeeds Filmore at Southern Pacific
President Hays announces A. Fitzhugh as assistant to the president with a San Francisco office. J. A Fillmore resigns from the Pacific system post as Fitzhugh’s appointment follows prior leadership changes. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve advertised for cuts burns and ulcers.
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Fitzhugh
Filmore
Hays
Southern Pacific Company
A. Fitzhugh
San Francisco
H. G. Hunington
Pitahweh
Vermont Central
J. A Fillmore
the Pacific
Southern Pacific
Fitshugh
DeWitt
Weather and crop report notes favorable week with warm days
The week ending July suh brought cooler weather overall with warm days on the 4th 5th 7th and 8th. Conditions for crops were highly favorable with rapid growth and good harvest progress though worms caused some damage. Haying advanced while streams fell and irrigation water grew scarce in parts of the state. Highest temp 95 most days sunny skies and notable wind on the 1st and 24th.
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Winnemucca
Humboldt
J. C. Hayden
Will of Evan Williams Admitted to Probate in Carson
The will of the late Evan Williams was admitted to probate in the District Court at Carson Monday and the widow appointed administratrix. The N C O road to run two new trains this week with cars said to be more modern than the Southern Pacific’s. A report circulated Thursday evening that T J McMahon perished on the desert en route to Tonopah after his horse got away and he couldn’t catch it.
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Evan Williams
Carson
N.C.O. Road
Southern, Pacific Company
T. J. McMahon
Tonopah
Lincoln County
Golconda School appoints new principal and teacher
Notice from Golconda School Board states Miss Gertrude Abel named principal and Miss Dora Sheehan as primary department teacher. School year to start September 9. Clerk J A Gomes signs at Golconda Nevada dated July 9, 1901. Cleveland bicycles win Fourth of July races with rolling separator bearings claimed to be 5 percent faster. Hayden Winnemucca Nevada offers catalogue and July 1901 prices.
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Golconda School
Gertrude Abel
Golconda
Dora Sheehan
Cleveland Bicycles
Zc Hayden
Winnemucca
Nev
Atlases Ready for Delivery
The Bulletin states atlases have arrived and those who ordered them should call at the office to pick up. A few extra copies will be offered to Silver State and Bulletin subscribers for 150 dollars each.
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Silver State
Bulletin
Notice to Water Consumers Shuts Off Water Daily on Two Streets
Notice to water consumers announces daily shutdown from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Second and Third streets until further notice. Superintendent J. Rougon of W. W. & L. Co. urges preparedness.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Endorsements
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal treatment. Endorsements from West & Truax and Walding Kinnan Marvin vouch for F. J. Cheney & Co. with claims of honorable dealings and financial ability. Includes price per bottle and note that testimonials are free.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F.J. Cheney
Vintage Patent Medicine Ads and Remedies
An assortment of old advertisements touts beverages like Celery Ton Root Beer Birch Beer and Sarsaparilla. It also promotes No-Tox Wild Cherry Phosphate Hires Root Beer extract and Green's August Flower with claims of health cures, free samples, almanac offers and warnings about counterfeit products.
An Engineer's Fast Run With Kemp's Balsam
An engineer says his fast machine can be beaten by a cold that gains six hours. He keeps Kemp's Balsam in his cab and recommends it for coughs or colds. Price 25c and 50c, sold by Brown Bros.
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Brown Bros
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Madison Man
Mr E H Wise of Madison Georgia credits One Minute Cough Cure with restoring his health after doctors failed to treat lung trouble following influenza. He reports rapid recovery and thanks the remedy for his renewed well being.
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E. H. Wise
Madison, Ga
Brown Bros
SNUFFLES GUARANTEED CATARRH CURE offered for one dollar
An advertisement touts SNUFFLES as a universal cure for CATARRH claiming it reaches the disease unlike past remedies. It promises quick relief from hay fever and colds and asserts a guaranteed permanent cure if directions are followed. Offered by Edwin B Giles & Co in Philadelphia with mail order delivery.
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United States
Canada
Edwin B, Giles & CO
Market Street
Philadelphia
Pointers on Consumption Cures and Balsam Advertisements
A note cites deaths from consumption and promotes Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs with claims of instant cure. It lists prices 5c and 60c and mentions trial size free, sold by Brown Bros. It also includes a testimonial praising Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a universal remedy from John Beam of West Middlesex, Pa, with Brown Bros. as distributor.
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Brown Bros
John Beam
West Middlesex
A Cup of Lane's Tea at Night Offered
A Cup of Lane's Tea at Night claims to move the bowels the next day and cure habitual constipation sick headache and indigestion. It promises more good for less money than any other medicine and offers a refund of the purchase price if unsatisfied. Price 25c and 50c a package. For sale by Brown Bros.
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Brown Bros
Groceries ad offers meats, dairy and staples at low prices
A local grocer lists roast beef 1 Ib cans 20c sliced beef 1 Ib jars 30c deviled chicken 1 can 16c and other items. Also picks include bologna, tripe, tongue products, berries, chips and coffee with carload flour and a broad range of staples. The note urges shoppers to compare prices and save money.
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W. F. Talbot
J. F. Clark
Mill City
James E. Morse
Boston
Lafayette
A. E. Kaye
Oakland
Chester Carney
The
John Gretech
G. W. Summerfield
P. B. Roberts
Hardin Ranch
Nevada
Weather Bureau
Virginia
Dan McQuarrie
Julia Mine
McQuarrie
Mr. McQuarrie
McDonald
State News Notes
San Jose
Occidental Mining Company
Comstock Tunnel Company
Hawley
Huffaker
Tunnel Company
Occidental Company
Dangberg Ranch
Douglas County
J. A. Gomes
Board of Golconda School
Auuicer
J, Rougon
Supt
F. C, Robins & CO
J. A. Hamilton
Lane
Saratoga
C. B. Brown & CO
J. H. Hoyt
Bridge Street
E. Reinhart & Co
Denver
Burlington
Salt Lake City
Omaha
Chicago
Kansas City
St. Louis
Palace
Salt Lake
R. F. Nesten
West Second South
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