Local News and Items of a General Nature
Albert Lay and James McVey visited Winnemucca yesterday while notices mention a diphtheria death in Virginia City and no new taxes. Widespread activity includes buildings torn down for brick reuse, a Knights of Pythias wives meeting, and plans for Fourth of July celebrations. James Wilson dies in the county hospital. prospects for an Eastern Star lodge and a banquet in Wadsworth are noted along with the Silver Star’s thanks.
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Virginia City
Union Iron Works of
San Francisco
Carson
Knights’ of
The
Eastern Star
Winnemucca
Wadaworth
Herman's Grove
B. of R. T
Wadsworth Boys
G O P Convention on the Comstock in Virginia City
A reader's letter recounts a Virginia City May 12 1896 account of a Republican state convention scene. Delegates vie for offices publishers loaned proxies discuss tariffs on wool and removal of Col umbus statue while mint and post office rivals maneuver for favors. The piece captures factional voices, bids for federal posts, and a sense of party turmoil.
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Vincexta City
Comstock
Long
Hillyer
Stewart
Mesick
Rising
Safford
Gage
Lete
Campbell
Sunderland
Mitchell
Means
Williams
Wheelers
Atate
Republican Party
McKinley
St. Lewis
Caloon
Strother
Columbus
Capitol
Rome
Congress
Summerfield
United States District
Bragg
Turrittin
U. S. Surveyor General
Kragg
George
Tarrittin
Coffin
Reno
Colcord
Nelson
Christ
Apostles
St. Louis
Colburn
Washington
Washoe County
North of Ireland
Virginia
South of Ireland
Blakeslee
Lannagan
Prohibition Meet, Executives in Pittsburg to Control Policy
Condensed telegraphic notes report the national Prohibition convention meeting in Pittsburg with speculation that gold faction controls the body. Other items include a fatal Victoria boat accident, Boise hanging, Vermont gold standard plank, a Cal murder spree, Cree deportation orders, Memorial Day preparations, and local business notices.
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Pittsburg
James Ellington
Boise
Idaho
Charles Briggs
Vermont
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Ocal
Albert Lay
James McVey
Golconda
J. Canter
Vanvasa
Miller
Bridge Street
J. Cawron
Cash Novelty Store
Aplit
Cnas
Weerrene
Prop
Brown & Piper's
Mr. Strother
Hawaii
Vanderleith
Isles of
Pacific
Chorue
Carson Mint
Atherton
Langevin
California Fig Syrup Company
Hood
Telegraphic News
Victoria
B. C
San Jose
Cal
McGlincy
Montana
Dispatch
Fort Custer
Canada
Riel
Post Quarters
Staunton’s Hall
Armory Hall
E. F. Brown
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Leonard Music
Elva Brackett
Oliver
Lothrop
Geo
Nixon America
UG. & Leonard
P. C
McDermit Post
J. A. Rolinson
Adjt
Leonard's Retail and Commission
L. Durertrr
Nevada
Enterprise
F.C. Rosixs & Co. Tustlers
Mylins
Leonard & Son
Leonard
H. M. Leoxan
Dresden
New York
Tf. E. Retruanrr & Co
H. F. Belmont
Capital Lodging House
Napa Soda
E. Retnart & Co
Upper
Thomas Snowe
Busch Hotel
H. B. McDonald
Wadsworth
Lafayette Hotel
E. Rensarr & Co
Humboldt River
Stavrven & Swerrier
Winnemneen
Warren
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