Utah Mine Horror: 225 Bodies Recovered From Scofield
Dispatch from Scofield Utah reports 225 bodies removed from the mine with 13 from tunnel No 1 this morning. Six more bodies from No 4, two beyond recognition. Inspector Thomas estimates 12 more buried under caves. Funeral preparations underway with 150 bodies ready for coffins. Bodies to be buried in military fashion in trenches on cemetery hill. Explosion blamed on a tight heavy shot. mine reportedly free of gas. Some remains may be returned to former homes.
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Scofield
Utah
Cemetery Hill
Thomas
Reno Elks lodge to be organized. local notes in Nevada
State notes report a Reno project to form a lodge of Elks and list local items: 16 prisoners in Washoe county jail, S W Noble named postmaster at North’s ranch, SP plans a San Francisco to Reno local train, Florence Sharon wed to Peter Coole Allen in Oakland, Arthur Caughlin resigns as Insane asylum attendant with Ben Timberland succeeding, timber routes proposed from Boca and Verdi, Empire plaster works steady, old Humboldt house replaced by a two story brick hotel in Elko, Shiloh’s Cough and Consumption Cure offered with money back guarantee, local dentistry details for Dr H A MacMillan in Winnemucca.
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Southern Pacific Company
San Francisco
Reno
Florence Sharon
W.R. Sharon
Virginia City
Oakland
Peter Coole Allen
Boca
Verdi
Empire
Nevada
New York
Humboldt House
Elko
Elko Independent
Greek and Latin Class Forming by Mr Greenfield
Mr Greenfield is forming a class in Greek and Latin for those desiring lessons. See him before May st, when the class will be organized. Also a note on sick headaches and Karl's Clover Root Tea advertised as a remedy with a 26 cent price and money back guarantee.
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Greenfield
Karl
Eagle Drug Store
Mines and mining activity across western fields rise
Mining news from the lower Colorado reports strong output at the Golden Gate mill in Mercur Utah with monthly gains not less than 100000 dollars. Mt Cory mine in Esmeralda County sold for far less than cost while Utica Mining Company’s claim at Angels Camp excites locals. Jumper mine yields remain rich though not surpassing Utica. Deer Lodge district work under Werth eimers hints at a top camp. Mountaineer mine Nevada County starts up with fine ore. Regional strikes threaten smelters at Great Falls and Anaconda. U S consul notes Korea mining hires limited. Canada’s Cariboo district hosts one of the world’s largest hydraulic placer mines. Horseshoe mine in Deer Lodge shows rapid development with mill foundations under way.
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Colorado River
Golden Gate
Mercur
Utah
Mt. Cory
Esmeralda County
Tuolumne County
Cal
Utica
Angels Camp
Deer Lodge
Lincoln County
Wertheimers
DeLamar
F. J. French
Blue Jacket
Peacock
North Peacock
Seven Devils
Salt Lake
Boise, Ida., Statesman
Zion
Butte
Great Falls
Great Boston
Montana
Anaconda Company
Anaconda
U. S
George N. H. Allen
Seoul
Korea
America
H. A. Noble
Oriental Consolidated Mining Company
San Francisco
Cariboo
B. C
California
Sierra
Horseshoe
Nevada paradox: population decline amid vast potential
Wm. E. Smythe argues in Forum that Nevada rich in resources yet suffers a shrinking population, a paradox for a Western state. He imagines how Europe, Australia, Germany, and Holland might mobilize capital, land, and colonization tools to settle such lands, contrasting global responses with Nevada’s dilemma.
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Nevada
South Africa
Europe
New South Wales
Adelaide
Germany
Holland
Wm. E. Smythe
Forum
Telegrams From War to Markets and Politics
War Department sets Cuban tariff to take effect June 15. New Hampshire Democrats back Chicago platform and direct delegates to Kansas City for Bryan. Denmark-US talks on West Indies sale broken off. Springer's livestock reports show spring storms hitting cows and calves hard in Colorado Wyoming and Montana. Funston reports Morolos archives captured near Cabanatuan Aguinaldo death rumors grow. French steamer brings 10000 bags coffee and 10000 bags sugar to Lourenzo Marques for a Pretoria syndicate. Transvaal to resist long. Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup marketed for teething infants, claims relief of teething pain and digestive issues, 25 cents a bottle.
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War Department
New Hampshire
Chicago
Delates
Kansas City
Bryan
Denmark
United States
Danish West Indies
Copenhagen
London Mail
John W. Springer
National Livestock Association
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Manila
Funston
Cabanataan
New Eliya
Morolos
Aguinaldo
Lourenzo Marques
Pretoria
Transvaal
Croup Fear Rises Among Young Mothers
The Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure is hailed as effective for croup, with claims of immediate relief in severe cases. Advertised by Eagle Drug Store at price options of 25, 50, and 1 dollar.
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Eagle Drug Store
Discouraged Men Find Help in Dr Pierces Discovery
A letter promises relief for dyspepsia and related digestive ailments using Dr Pierces Golden Medical Discovery. It claims a high cure rate in 98 of 100 cases and notes the product contains no alcohol opium cocaine or narcotics. Testimonials from Mr M H House and others are cited and free consultation by letter is offered with Dr Pierce Buffalo NY.
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M. H. House
Charleston
Franklin Co. Ark
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Increasing Demand for Copper in Industry and War
The Denver Mining Reporter notes broad, rising copper demand driven by electric development and war equipment needs. It states the price and uses are likely to rise for years, with water power enabled industry boosting copper wire and appliance demand. It warns that new copper mines cannot quickly meet growing consumption, especially as Europe mirrors U.S. trends.
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United States
Europe
Denver Mining Reporter
The Strength of Twenty Men By Hood’s Sarsaparilla
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a health tonic for both men and women, claiming it purifies blood, increases appetite, aids digestion, and imparts vitality. It also promotes Hood's Pills as non irritant cathartic.
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Hood
What Is Shiloh Grand Old Remedy for Coughs and Colds
A historic remedy claims to cure coughs, colds and consumption with worldwide use for fifty years. It promises refunds if not satisfied and is sold at 25 cents, 50 cents and one dollar by Eagle Drug Store.
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Shiloh
Eagle Drug Store
Horses Wanted for Cash Sale in Nevada
The undersigned will buy an unlimited number of horses by the band from yearlings up of good marketable breeds and size. Parties with suitable horses for sale at a price allowing shipment may contact ap2utt, W. S. JOHNSON, Winnemucca, Nevada for a cash sale.
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State News Notes
Lodge of Elks
Washoe County
W. Noble
North's Ranch
This County
Orlando North
Arthur Caughlin
Ben Timberland
H. A. MacMillan
Winnemineca
Bride Street
Utica Mining Company
Mountaineer Mine
Nevada County
Mrs. Winslow
Hood’s
W. S. Johnson
Winnemucca, Nevada
Winnemucca
Dave Mer. Rose
Winnemucca Jewelry Co
WII
Nev
Main
Gyrus Noble Raiskies
U. & F. Martell
Gorbega
WWE
P. Laveaga SR
Palace Saloon
B. Roberts
Sanches & Haya
Havana
Francesca Cigars
QLD
Hermitage
Yrus Noble
Jesse Moore
G. W. Summerfield
G. P. Griffith
Bridge Street
P.O. Box
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