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Silver State

Location

Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1899

Page

3

Death of an Earl in Cambridge Express at Potter's Bar

The Earl of Strafford was killed when the Cambridge Express struck him at Potter's Bar Hartfordshire while returning from Gotham Park. The accident occurred about 6:30 pm with no witness. The Countess, Lady Susan Byng, Lady Mary Byng, and Rev. Francie Edmund Byng stayed with the body overnight. the Countess is deeply distressed.

London Earl of Strafford Cambridge Express Potter’s Bar Hartfordshire Gotham Park No. 3 St James Square Wrotham Park Potter's Bar Buckingham Palace

Weather signs point to light winds and scattered showers

A synoptic chart shows high pressure over the western U S shifting eastward toward Canada while a developing low over Utah may bring unsettled, windy weather. No precipitation is noted east of the low, with light showers reported from Nevada southward. conditions suggest a northeastward movement or absorption by the northward high pressure. Weather lore notes a likely tidy and threatening pattern but limited local impact.

Waemivircle Oregon Canada Illinois Utah Nevada Winnemucca

Mines and Mining Notes Show Reno Smelting Progress

A Boston group led by George J. Benton and others traveled from Lovelock to Reno to inspect Electric Mining and Reduction Company work bought from H. H. Beck. The Maine-incorporated firm plans extensive plant improvements including a Buckner roaster and new 60 ton smelter, boosting value with a Connecticut electric plant arrival. Frank Swindler and Jim Healey head De La Mar and Wethey option operations. Col. Nick Treweek plans a Boston investor party to Idaho for Lucky Boy deals amid renewed ore development optimism. Rich Nevada Mines manager Griffiths reports progress at De La Mar, with 9,000 tons per month output and plans for new ground development. Copper to Boom reports indicate Snyder’s copper market outlook remains steady, with ongoing demand and new uses. Utah mining prospects hover between optimism and late-stage exploration. Buffalo Hump field prospects in Lewiston show ore bodies largely refractory with complex metal associations. Genoa copper prospects need continued development and expert inspection. Gold dust from Captain De La Mar’s Golden Gate at Mercur shipments to Kansas City set a new peak, with 6,000 pounds valued at $120,000 to $150,000 as mill officials anticipate further records.

George J. Benton Lester H. Wil Tiame George Wallace Harry F. Cottle Boston Lovelock Reno Electric Mining and Reduction Company H. H. Beck Lawn Maine George D. Burton Lester A. Williams G. D. Henton L. H. Williams G. W. Steiner Charlee Williams Aneel Scidmore Arabia Trinity District Connecticut Nevada Griffiths de la Mar Salt Lake Tribune Boston and Frank Swindler Jim Healey Golden Gate Mercur Kansas City Major Jackson Mr. Jackling Siegel Sunrise O'Mara Brothers Salt Lake Humboldt County Gold Hill Young America Tuscarora Utah Capital Pine Grove Exmeralda County Belcher Yellow Jacket Confidence Challenge Con Con Imperial Empire State Fisher's Sixmile Lanyon Flowery R. E. Kelly Justice Mining Company Saya San Francisco Bulletin Justice T. C. Stevens Whalen Mining Company of Chicago Suyer Golconda

Grand Lodge of Nevada meets in Carson for biennial session

The Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen of Nevada met in Carson in Odd Fellows Hall at 10 o clock yesterday. Officers present included Past Grand Master Workman A La Grave Grand Master Workman M G Cecil and Grand Foreman Charles Stewart. Reports show healthy growth with about 1100 members in the state and 86000 disbursed since the last meeting. Also notes on Elkes Steam Wagon for Redman Transportation and various mining developments across the state including Copper prospects near Siegel Sunrise and Desert districts and new shaft work at Tuscarora.

Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen State of Nevada Odd Fellows Carson A. la” Grave M. G. Cecil Charles Stewart Hasenlyendl J. E. Gignoux H. L. Fish J.J. Quinn

Copper Prospects Near Battle Mountain Draw Prospector Trust

Old time miners in Humboldt County comb copper sites while J A Blossom mobilizes twelve men to work his copper claim near the historic Battle Mountain area seeking rich ore.

Humboldt County J. A. Blossom Old Battle Mountain

Reno meeting on town progress and aims for a commercial center

The Building and Loan Association of Reno held a Monday session in the Washoe County Bank directors' room. Chas. Gulling was elected chairman and F. H. Norcross secretary. The group discussed making Reno a commercial center and urged an intelligent committee to approach the Southern Pacific with town-backed concessions. They also talked of improved streets and sidewalks and town improvements. A committee was appointed to outline future plans and report by next Monday evening.

Building and Loan Association of Reno Washoe County Bank Chas Gulling F. H. Norcross Southern Pacific Company Building and Loan Association Phat

State News Notes on Roads and Railways in Nevada

Talks of a wagon road from Markleeville to Blue Lakes estimate cost about 1000 dollars. A San Francisco rumor says Ed Reynolds formerly of Carson died at Dawson City, unconfirmed. A contract has been let for a twelve mile electric railway from Searchlight District to the Colorado river mill. Dr J C Stubba of the University of Nevada is named in one of sixteen considered by the California State University trustees. Rev Samuel Unsworth and wife left Reno for San Francisco for medical treatment. H R Cooke of Tuscarora passed a bar exam before the Supreme Court at Carson and was admitted to practice law in Nevada. Placerville reports fifteen feet of an unidentified material.

Elke Redman Transportation Company Independent Elko Tuscarora Redman Lindley Markleeville Blue Lakes San Francisco Ed Reynolds Carson Dawson City Searchlight District Lincoln County Colorado River J.C. Stubba University of Nevada California State University H. R. Cooke Supreme Court Nevada Placerville

Rail and tonic ads mix on Upper Summit Lake item

The piece blends railroad promotion with medical and consumer ads from a Reno Journal era page. It touts the Union Pacific as fastest eastward service with dining and library cars, then shifts to cures for croup, piles, wounds, and spring goods, including watches and sewing machines, with local store placements and agent recruitment.

Union Pacific Railroad Union Pacific Utah Missouri River Chicago New York

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