Local and Personal Happenings Of Interest To Readers
Frank Martin arrives from Battle Mountain. Sheriff McDeid turned over 92.50 in tax receipts to the county treasurer. The Humbold sulphur company stake changes hands with J. H. Thiel of Lovelock taking over from First National Bank and H. Warren. Cattle movements include M. K. Parsons receiving a trainload from William stock and Evane & Curtner and J. Downen of Denver taking beef cattle for shipment east. The colonel sold fat cows and aged beef to Western Meat Co. A recount by the county board altered assemblyman results: Pitt gains six votes overall, Richie holds steady. Discrepancies in Paradise Lovelock Kennedy tallies prompted further checks. W. J. Owens of Grayson Owens & Co. dies in Oakland. North Fork returns reveal Sadler leading by fifty eight. Goose and turkey for Thanksgiving offered by H. A. Gilbert. Tribliniment endorsement by athlete A. Hermann of Reno. Silver State and Bulletin ad rates.
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Jones & Downen
Denver
Col. Hardin
Western Meat Company
San Francisco
Paradise
Pitt
Lovelock
McDermit
Richie
Board of
The James Case and Humboldt County Voting Anomalies
The preliminary examination of Edmund James for bribery in the last election ended with his discharge after Judge Stone found no proven promise to vote for any candidate. The Humboldt County vote showed wide gaps across offices, with numerous voters expressing no preference for congress and various quirks noted, including blank tickets and miscast write ins.
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Edmund James
Humboldt County
Willow Point
Lovelock
Golconda
Lovelock iron mines promotion moves ahead
The Lovelock Tribune reports that Hitchcock has purchased all Central Pacific iron land, enabling the Lovelock iron mine enterprise to proceed. Perseverance is noted as he challenges future delays and the town’s growth tied to mining. The piece also mentions a St Paul W C T U convention where Mrs Stevens of Maine won the presidency.
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Hitchcock
Lovelock
Lovelock Tribone
Central Pacific Railroad
Golconda
Big Meadows
Nevada and California notes from a late 19th century paper
Eureka county wins a prize for its pre exhibit in Omaha. Nevada and California items report railroad shop rebuilding in Sacramento and a fire loss, Mt Shasta and Mt Whitney heights, and 466 miles between them. Local trials include Elko man jailed for branding a horse.
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Eureka County
Omaha
DeLamar
Sam Jones Indicted in Elko for Assault with Intent to Kill
The Elko grand jury indicted Sam Jones for assault with intent to kill. He pleaded not guilty before Judge Talbot and was released on a $500 bond after posting. Witnesses described a heated crossroads confrontation with Ray Meehan and Ellis Reese, where a wagon pull and a fatally wounded mare occurred. Jones claims threats prompted his actions.
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Elko Grand Jury
Sam Jones
San
Sam
Ray Meehan
Ellis Reese
Mardis
Meehan
Reese
Fred
Argonaut
Jones
Talbot
Volunteers pressed to recall troops from the Philippines
War department faces pressure from nearly every state to bring home volunteers stationed at Manila. Officials say no relief possible now due to uncertain Luzon conditions. Dr. H B McDonald of Wadsworth will visit Winnemucca November 15 and Golconda November 22 for a week each. Crown and bridge work offered with removable plates and gold fillings at reasonable charges.
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War Department
Philippines
Manila
Congress
Ibis
Luzon
H. B. McDonald
Wadsworth
Winnemucca
Golconda
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables at the Novelty Store
C W Wollerrere proprietor invites inspection of new arrivals in fresh fruits and vegetables. Also advertised are ladies jackets and capes now on display for customer viewing. KE Reiitarr & Co listed in the notice.
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C. W. Wollerrere
Linscott's Company Vote Question Raises Electoral Issue
A Nevada cargo of ballots for the Nevada cavalry under Captain Linscott to Manila is challenged as illegal for listing only congressional and state office candidates. The Nevada constitution grants military voters the full ticket, so the ballots are ruled illegal and any affected candidate may seek Supreme Court review.
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Nevada Cavalry Company
Linscott
Manila
Nevada
United States
Lingcott
Upremme
New German Glass Transmits Light But Not Heat
A German inventor claims a glass that transmits light yet blocks heat. A ferrous chloride plate 0.4 inches thick passes only 4.06 percent of radiant heat, ferric chloride about 11.2 percent, while a thinner slab passes under one percent. Ordinary glass transmits 86 percent. Also note a cough remedy for croup from Eagle Drug Store.
Butterick Patterns Agency for the county announced
Local agency notes fall supply from New York City for Butterick Patterns. Eagle Drug Store promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a quick, effective remedy for coughs across ages.
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New York City
E. Bemnanrr & Co
Eagle Drug Store
State Election Returns Delay to Telegraph Hubs
A Virginia Chronicle correspondent urges that legislatures require immediate transport of election returns to the nearest telegraph station after the count to avoid delays in result reporting. Rural precincts far from telegraph access currently rely on mail, delaying results by ten days to two weeks. Proposals authorize compensation to messengers to speed returns, aiming for 48 hour results.
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Virginia Chronicle
Eureka
Elko
Lander
White Pine
Lincoln
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Frank Martin
Battle Mountain
McDeid
First National Bank
H. Warren
Humbold Sulphur Company
J. H. Thiel
M. K. Parsons
Williamstock and
Evane & Curtner
Board of Commissioners
W. ©. Pitt
R. L. Richie
Mr. Richie
Mr. Pitt
Kennedy
Board of Canvareers
Kiehie
J. Owens
W. J. Owens
Vic Oakland
Grayson, Owens & Co
Owens
Missouri
North Fork
Elko County
Sadler
H. A. Gilbert
Hermann
Reno
Nev
James Case
Carson C
Cerk
Aaseseer
Connie Sinner
St. Paul
Mre. Stevens
Maine
Sacramento
Erwin Sadler
Albert Lewers
Supreme Court
Mt. Shasta
Mt. Whitney
Oliver Cromwell
Carson
Salt Lake
Ely
Pioche
Arthur Kinney
Nye
Tallant Banking Company
Coast
Crocker- Woolworth National Bank of
Ormedy County
Chas
Ward
Nevada Battalion
Harvey Taylor
Robinson
George Maxon
Risdon Iron Works
American Tube and Iron Company
Middletown
Comstock
Virginia City
Comstock Pumping Association
Association
Risdon Iron Works Company
Con.Cal. Virginia
Satro Tunnel
Ke, Reiitarr & Co
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Sheath
Mines of
Deer Lodge
de Lamar Lode
Charlie Ross
O. R. Palmer
Pike
Messrs. Miller
Pickett
Stateline
Pickett Group
M. M. Miller
New Zealand
Chamberlain
E. J. Scaxtiertry
W. A. Brown
de Witt
Royal
Woval Brin
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