Local Notes and Dated Reports From Various Cities
Frank Gillian arrives from Parl ise and John Taylor from Unionville while rain interrupts the night. Nevada and California political shifts loom with McKinley favored by South Dakota Republicans and Reed-backed debate over Reno federal building funds. Rain aids water reservoirs. Casey dies. Morrison confesses to a Boston murder. Populists shift to silver, urging full free silver with protection. Ogden hosts a large silver rally. church sociable invites all with free admission.
Davidson Acquitted in San Francisco Blackmail Case
In San Francisco a jury acquitted Mrs. Mary A. Davidson of extorting $500 from Rev. C. Brown after testimony showed Brown paid the money to secure a written receipt rather than fear. The judge instructed acquittal as motive could not be proven beyond doubt. The article also advertises Syrup of Figs and local shoe and mining notices from Winnemucca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Davidson
Rev. C. ©. Brown
San Francisco
Dr. Brown
Davidson
Brown
Bahrs
Piper Found Guilty in Mint Theft Trial
Henry Piper was found guilty by a Carson U S court jury of stealing $50 in bullion from the mint on June 5 1893. The jury returned after about an hour with a mercy recommendation. Piper awaits sentencing Saturday at 10 o clock. Jas Scoutt of Lovelock offers painting and paper hanging services in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Piper
U. S
Carson
Piper
Jas. Scoutt of
Lovelock
For Sale At Humboldt River Hay Land And Stock
Twenty three hundred acres of good hay land four miles west of Winnemucca on the Humboldt river. One thousand head of stock cattle and 30 head of work and saddle horses. Also Gill's Magic Catarrh Cure bottled by W J Gill Wadsworth Nevada sold by L Malatesta in Humboldt county in Winnemucca for a few days. Leave orders at Chris Diehl's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnemucca
Humboldt River
Gill
W. J. Gill
Wadsworth
Nevada
L. Malatesta
Humboldt County
Chris Diehl
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J Cheney
West & Troax
Ooesing
Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
Remarkable 18.5 Inch Shoes Draw Local Attention
A San Jose shoe store preserves a pair worn by John B. Defent, famed for their 18.5 inch length and 7 inch width. Defent, six feet six and 250 pounds, lived across Sierra foothills and Mines districts before drifting to San Jose. The tale draws curiosity from locals and visitors, while nearby ads promote medicines, tools, and goods from regional merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Cal
John B. Defent
Defent
Herold
Sonora
Livingstone
Sierra Foothills
Maraposa
Livingston
Mr. Herold
Probate Notice in Samuel Streiff Estate Nevada Court
In the Second Judicial District Court Humboldt County Nevada probate of Samuel Streiff deceased. On April 6, 1896 at 10 am in Winnemucca Court House the will will be proved and Susanah Streiff may apply for letters testamentary. Interested parties may appear to contest as required by law. Dated March 26 1896 L F Dunn Clerk.
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Second Judicial District Court
State of
Nevada
Humboldt County
Samuel St ‘Eiff
Aaid Court
Winnemucca
James Ritchie
Eae Ie
Nifield Jr
Josephine Ritchie
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Frank Gillian
Paralise
John Taylor
Unionville
Nixon
Reel
H. J. Darling
Sacramento
Lafayuette
South Dakota
McKinley
Albert Hart
California
Great Britain
United States
Cuba
Brown & Piper
Carson Tulane
A. C. Cleveland
St. Louis
Reno
St. Lovern
Visalia
Newlands
Mra
Sarah Butterfield
Thomas Lincoln Casey
United States Army
Washington
Washington Monument
Hiram H. Morrison
Boston
T. W. A. Shanahan
Shasta
Democratic Party
Independence
Supreme Court of the
Senator Jones
Jones
New York
Senate
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Congress
Morton
Warner and
Bartine
Ogden
General Warner
Bimetallic Union
H. F. Bartine
Utah
William Glassmann
Standard and District
Silver Knights of America
A. J. Weber
James L. Loar
Warner
Butte City
Mont
Merrill
I. L. Johnson
Virginia
M. E
Silver State Orchestra
Scrmier
Boor & Sox
Sidney Brown
Neil Kennedy
Sage Spring
Paradise
Moti
Sraurrer & Swertser
U.S
Reval Bonn
Chicago
L. Duverrre
Golconda
Hood
East
Denver
Omaha
Kansas City
Union Pacific
Brown & Piper's
Wall Paper
Mh&d. E. Rersuary & Co
Singer
Tux Sisour Mra
J St
Rosins & Co
Apayette
Hote
Nev
NFAR
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