Molineux Case Heads to Trial in New York Court
The People vs Roland B. Molineux opens in General Sessions with jurors being selected. Prosecution alleges Molineux mailed poison to Knickerbocker Club instructor Harry Cornish, leading to Mrs Catherine Adams death from cyanide or mercury poisoning. possible linked case against Barnet remains abeyant.
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New York
The
People
Roland B. Molineux
Catherine J. Adams
Court of General Sessions
Rewrder Goff
Molineux
Knickebocker Athletic Club
Harry Cornish
Cornish
Rogers
Adams
H. C. Barnet
Barnet
Local and Personal Notes From the Ore Oregon and West
Local and personal items report BD L Shirk in town from a thin Oregon ranch Albert Krenkel arrived from Wadeworth on a visit George D Bliss arrived from the east and continued west W Bonnifield returned from a professional trip to Silver City and De Lamar Idaho A Winnemucca businessman received two weeks freight from Salt Lake City The set of train dispatchers moved from Carlin to Wadsworth dispatchers at Terrace to Ogden making three sets at that place and two at Wadsworth No dispatchers on the line between Ogden and Wadsworth.
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Bonnifield
Silver City
de- Lamar
Idaho
Winnemucca
Salt Lake City
Southern Pacific
Carlin
Wadsworth
Terrace
Ogden
Wretched Mail Service Criticizes Nevada Postal Delivery
A Nevada reader blasts the Central Part mail service for irregular delivery and jokes that Jack Collis runs postal cars on freight trains, lamenting the poor service as unacceptable for the people.
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Central Paritle
Jack Collis
Nevada
Copper Rush Uncovers Four Tons at Old Smelter Site
A Mason Valley rancher reported a blast near an abandoned smelter uncovered about four tons of pure copper. The metal had seeped through crevices in the furnace, an early metalwork feature, and is valued at roughly $1,200 at current prices.
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Mason Valley
Heavenly Fireworks Predicted Meteor Shower Tonight
Astronomers say a great meteoric shower may occur tomorrow night and observers could witness a spectacular sight after midnight. The event remains uncertain but excitement builds for stargazers.
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
I express heartfelt thanks to friends and all who willingly offered assistance and consolation during my husband’s short illness and death. MRS. M. J. ABEL.
Bodies Smuggled in Zinc Trunks Arrest Alleges Merchant
Four zinc lined trunks resembling traveling sample cases were found at Union station with five bodies inside. Memphis undertaker Frank Thompson is arrested and admits a contract to bury city dead there while supplying bodies to medical colleges. He says payment ranged from fifty to two hundred dollars per body and that a fictitious address was used.
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ST. Louis
Union Station
Frank Thompson
Memphis
Tenn
Thompson
W. H. Hamsen
Keokuk
B. D. Thompson
Nevada State News Notes Summary
Frances G. Newlands donates 50 to Elko high school literary society. An escaped inmate at Verdi asylum causes a commotion Sunday. A grand ball honors the Nevada Cavalry in San Francisco. Walnut sapling planted at Nevada State University in 1891 bears nuts. Hay in Mason Valley sells from 450 to 5 per ton, about 2 above usual. Ruby Hill mines in Eureka County ship large ore, about 60 men employed. Wadsworth contributes 65 to soldiers medal fund, total 34.50 by Saturday. Two young men of the gilded youth club raid a married couple’s apartments, charged with burglary. Freight from San Francisco to Elko takes fifteen days, about 40 miles daily, railroading praised. bakery carried along with the cake remark.
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Frances G. Newlands
Elko High School Literary Society
Insane Asylum
Verdi
Mason Valley
Lyon County
Ruby Hill
Eureka County
Wadsworth
Gilded Youth” Club
Virginia Chronicle
San Francisco
Elko
C. P
Elko Independent
Overland Limited to Debut from Salt Lake City
The Union Pacific announces a new first class limited train named The Overland Limited starting October 15. It will depart Salt Lake City at 11 45 A M and Ogden at 1 15 P M reach Denver 9 A M Omaha 7 15 P M and Chicago 9 30 A M with minimal car changes for eastern connections. Further details available at the Old Station Salt Lake or local ticket agent.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Overland Limited
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Denver
Omaha
Chicago
New York
Boston
Washington
Main Street
Salt Lake
Restaurant Change at Reception Restaurant
New owner novliwi YEE DUN buys out Wong Hoon and plans to operate the Reception Restaurant locally. The acquisition transfers management and continued service at the site under the same brand.
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Wong Hoon
Breath Purifier Tea Sold With Absolute Guarantee
An advert touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as purifying breath by acting on the bowels and claims it has sold for years on an absolute guarantee. Priced at 25 ets. and 50 ets. at Eagle Drug Store.
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Karl
Eagle
Color line drawn in Havana leads to fines
In Havana three Americans Hanoon King and Holland were each sentenced to two months imprisonment and fined 65 dollars plus two thirds of costs for posting a sign reading We Cater to the White People Only. The saloon had reopened after Civil Governor closure for refusing to serve a colored Cuban General. Costs reach about 2000 dollars. appeal filed. A colored Cuban General laments in a local barber shop hair-cut refusal due to color.
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Havana
Hanoon
King
Holland
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Promises Reward
A 19th century classified style notice offers a one hundred dollar reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists F. J. Cheney & Co as proprietors and includes endorsements from West & Truax and Walding Kinnan Marvin. The ad promotes internal use and a 76 cent bottle price with testimonials offered.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
West & Truax
Toledo
Ohio
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Bucks for Sale Merino and Delaine bucks offered
I recently bought a fine lot of thoroughbred Merino and Delaine bucks and offer them for sale at reasonable prices. Contact by address or phone.
Prank Guthrie at Sonoma Ranch Ends in Noviews
An odd ad copy promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla with a quip about Prank Guthrie from Sonoma Ranch in Humboldt County Nevada. The slogan claims the tonic makes you laugh often and stay well.
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Prank Guthrie
Sonoma Ranch
Noviews
Humboldt County
Nev
Hood
Hood's Sarsaparilla advertisement claims cures for multiple ailments
The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as an unequalled remedy for dyspepsia rheumatism scrofula salt rheum catarrh and other illnesses from impure blood. It emphasizes non irritant mild effective action and promises strong results from the medicine and its pills.
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Hood
Shilo h Cough and Consumption Care touted as miracle aid
Advert says Shilohs Cough and Consumption Care acts like magic against croup a feared illness among young mothers. It claims immediate relief for the worst cases and lists prices 25 cents, 56 cents, and 100 dollars at Eagle Drug Store.
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Eagle Drug Store
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad
An old advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims immediate relief from crying and pain, cures diarrhoea and colic, smooths gums, and strengthens the system. It is offered for twenty five cents a bottle by druggists worldwide.
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Mrs. Winslow
The People's Favorite Union Pacific Railroad Ad
Prospectus extols the Union Pacific as up to date with buffet library and vestibuled cars. It claims savings in time equals money and lists through service to New York with one change, urging inquiries to H. M. Clay in Salt Lake City for details.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
Pullman
Missouri River
Chicago
New York
H. M. Clay
Main St
Salt Lake City
Utah
Karl's Clover Root Tea Promises Cure for Sick Headaches
An Engle Drug Store ad claims Karl's Clover Root Tea cures headaches caused by overwork and acts as a blood purifier and tissue builder. It offers a money back guarantee and lists prices of 25 and 50 cents.
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Karl
Engle Drug Store
True Friend Chamberlain Cough Remedy Ad
It praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted aid for mothers during night coughing fits of infants and for all ages suffering from a cold. It claims the medicine soothes throat irritation and cures the cold and notes Brown Bros. Druggists as sellers.
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Chamberlain
Brown Bros
Shiloh’s Cough and See Cure Guarantee Offer
Advertising copy for Shiloh’s Cough and See Cure sold by Wagle Drug Store. It promises refunds if not effective, with prices of 25 ets 50 ets and $1 and notes more than fifty years of sale under the guarantee.
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Shiloh
Wagle Drug Store
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Mrs. Botkin
BD. L. Shirk
Oregon Ranch
Albert Krenkel
Wadeworth
George D. Bliss
M. J. Abel
State News Notes
Nevada Cavalry
State University
Yee Dun
F. J. Cheney
Nervita Medical CO
Clinton & Jackson Sts
Chicago, Ill
W. A. Brown
Silver State Job Printing
Winnemucca, Nevada
Enceisa
al ‘Ontc
Alara al
S. C. Wells 4& CO
Leroy
C. W. Wickersham, Wadsworth, &. P. Watch Inspector
Sake and Sacramento
D. J. Hadley
Lafayette
J.H. Hoyt
Winnema
B. Webnéinhart
Minera and
Prospectors
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