Local Happenings in Winnemucca and Nearby Areas
J G Taylor of Lovelock is in town. Snow fell at night and temperatures register fourteen degrees above zero. Dozens of townspeople and travelers, including Mike Bechtold and J M Taylor, were seen. many on No 2 and No 3 passenger trains. The Slaven State expands next week. J G Martell and E H Moire stay at the Lafayette. A wedding, sales, cattle shipments, and an arrest of D M Pipkin feature in a lively week of local notes and travel.
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J.G. Taylor
Lovelock
Nevada News Roundup From Elko to Pioche
Eleven deaths reported in Elko over two weeks and cattle shipments from Wabuskia to California. Major F B Sprigge’s Indian agent appointment failed Senate confirmation. Nordyke mill in Mason Valley buys 200 tons of wheat for flour. Chas Winters, Navy veteran, discharged after efforts of Senator Jones. Real estate and Pioche mines boom eyed as Utah and Pacific line nears. Postmaster Kraus mail contract to Nevada Utah California Stage Co. of Salt Lake City. Uncle Jake McKissick wins first US circuit knockout at Hamburg Iowa. Lake Tahoe road to open amid heavy snow. Ghosts haunt Olinghouse mining camp. One Minute Cough Cure advertised.
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A. Mackey
State Printing Office
Carson City
F. B. Sprigge
Utica
N. Y
Nevada Agency
Senate
Mason Valley
Capitalista
Pioche
Utah & Pacific Railroad
Clover Valley Junction
Reno Gazette
Kraus
Post Office Department
Pyramid Lake
Nevada, Utah & California Stage Company
Salt Lake City
Blizzard delays trains between Winnemucca and Wadsworth
A severe snowstorm and high winds halted rail traffic between Winnemucca and Wadsworth. Freight trains stalled west of town, switch engine aid helped, and trip times stretched to seven hours from Wadsworth to Lovelock. Weather echoed notorious Dakotan blizzards with 88 mph gusts and near zero visibility.
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Winnemucca
Wadsworth
Dakotas
Wadsworth Lnst Hight
Lovelock
Winnemuven
Senator Jones Opposes Expansion Based on Farmers Story
Nevada Senator John P. Jones recalls a Nebraska farmer tale to argue against expansion and hold the Philippines. Also note Risdon Pumping Plant improvements in Virginia City and a croup cure claim from Sedalia. Advertisements for lace collars and Hood's Sarsaparilla conclude the snippet.
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John P. Jones
Nevada
Nevada City
Nebraska
Society of the Hoge All
Jones
United States
Philippines
Harrowen
Risdon Tron
Virginia City
Virgina City
Americans Face British Rule For Atlin Territory Access
A letter from Ruel Lothrop reports that Americans must declare intention to become British subjects and wait three years to claim land in Atlin country. Chas Boyard Frank Carroll lost their claims due to new law. Boyard and Freeman had unrecorded claims and are said to have returned to Mason Valley. Lothrop went to San Francisco with the party. Canadians may spur regional trouble and foreigners may be shut out. Senator Jones on expansion follows.
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Lyon County Times
Ruel Lothrop
Seattle
Chas
Boyard
Frank Carrol
Victoria
Atlan Country
Freeman
Atlin
Pine Creek
Mason Valley
San Francisco
Java
Lable
Senator Jones
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Mike Bechtold
Humbold House
J. M. Taylor
Mill City
Onrtia
Reno
J. Pascal
Flos
Golconda
David Chriesman
Morton Lindley
Chicago
Joseph Rengon
R. T. Evane
Slaven
E. Hl. Moire
J. G. Martell
Lafayette
Abel
Carrot
van Ducer
Levelock
J. Wright
Sages
Ogden
G. W. Summerfield
Whe
Carson
Baxter
M. E
Ively
Homer Riddle
Elko
Hein
Advocate
Andrew Westfall
Sheri McDeid
P.M. Conroy
Lolo B. King
Justice of the Peace
G. W. Rutherford
Dee
Oglen
Jno
Battle Mountain
J. Bradshaw of
Paradise
D. C. Mills
D. L. Bliss
Wanderer
A.B. Lothrop
Kanda
W. B. Sallender and
Chas, Keith
Goleunna
Misa
Carrie Peters
Miser
Katie Diehl
Stone House J
Carlin
Wadeworth
Howard Riddle
Phil Triplet
Mr. Riddle
J. N. Thacker
No. 2
D. M. Pipkin
Red Pipkin
Mr. Thacker
Moab
Utah
Pipkin
Bott
San Joan County
New Mexico
Santa Fe Pacific
Granta Station
Thacker
Tucson
Arizona
Las Lun
Valencia County
C. M. Beason
Quest Ather
Col
China
Fayette County
Kentucky
Lexington
Jack China
Bronston
Chinn
H. H. Forney
Southern Pacific
H. Frazier
Weetinghouse Go
Kemner
Moseford
Marétf
Wabuskia
California
Chas. 8
Winters
Navy
Newark
Washington
Proce
Joseph Coumerille
Newlands
Nev
White River Country
Mr. Meloy
O. Lonkey
Verdi
Lonkey
Sanwich
T. V. Julien
Hamburg
Iowa
Jake McKissick
U. S
Reno Gazelle
Jake
Reno Opera House
Lake Tahoe
George Avery
Olinghouse
Wadaworth Dispatch
Slip Co
Cronp
Engle Drug Store
Hall
Eagle Drug Store
DeWitt
Risdon
J. Sheer
Sedalia
E. Renaart & Co
Hood
Urjust
Armory Hall
Admirslon
Ladier Pree
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