Columbia and Shamrock Race Ends With Time Limit Expired
The first American cup race between Columbia and Shamrock near New York Oct 3 was marked by light winds and crowd interference. The Shamrock led at times, Columbia surged ahead, but with the time limit reached at 4:55 PM the race was called off as Shamrock remained slightly in front near the finish.
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Silver State
New York
Columbia
Shamrock
Howeer
Highands
Highlands
Highlads
Navelink
Highland Light
Shamrrock
Smyth Diehl Wedding of Two Popular Young People
Thomas P. Smyth and Miss Kate Diehl were married at 1 o'clock this afternoon at the bride’s home, performed by Rev. George H. Greenfield. Only relatives and close friends attended. The bride, Winnemucca-born and California-educated, and the groom, formerly at Winnemucca rail yards and now in charge of the Oregon Short Line yards at Pocatello, Idaho, will honeymoon in San Francisco before returning to their new home in Pocatello.
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Thomas P. Smyth
Kate
California
Groun
Oregon
Pocatello
Idaho
Winnemucca
Mrs. Smyth
San Francisco
Boy Experiments With Power Line Shock In Marysville
An inquisitive Marysville youth climbed a Yuba Power Company pole and touched the live wire with a stick. He received a severe electric shock that burned his shoes and scorched his skin, leaving his body blackened.
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Marysville
Yuba Power Company
Dewey Receives Nation's Sword at White House
Admiral George Dewey is presented the magnificent sword awarded by Congress in a formal ceremony at the White House. President McKinley and naval officials laud his heroism as crowds look on. The event marks a ceremonial climax to his Havana exploits and ends with Dewey on furlough in the Quartermaster's division. Comstock Ore shipment from Belcher to Carson river signals revival of mining activity. 30 cars moved with more expected.
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Washington
Congress
Admiral Dewey
Army
Navy
Dewey
George
Havana
United States Cavalry
Harry
Mele Sam
Comstock
Virginia
Carson River
Belcher
War Yet Uncertain. Boer Threat Mounts in South Africa
London dispatches report little real change in South Africa tensions as Boers mass in various directions and Britain delays decisive action. Government refrains from urgent ultimatum while awaiting negotiation outcomes and troop readiness. Durban rumors say Moors may strike today amid heightened alarm.
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Siiver
London
South Africa
Great Britain
Transvaal
Durban
Natal
Local and Personal News From Winnemucca
A string of visitors and departures fills the Winnemucca scene. H N Riddle of Elko is in town, while W W Gilbert and others head toward Paradise and Oregon. Officials and tradespeople arrive and depart, with the Wilcox building brick arriving for foundation work and a railway bridge site planned near Golconda.
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H. N. Riddle
Elko
W. W. Gilbert
Oconda
Fall and Winter Millinery Exhibition Opens Monday
Mrs J Markell presents a full line of the latest millinery styles at the Capital Restaurant on Monday October 2. Tailor made suits and dressmaking services are available. The event features Back From Cuba ties and refined ladies attire. Dayton Times notes Harry Warr arrived the stock. Sept 29 WL.
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J. Markell
Capital
Cuba
Dayton Times
Harry Warr
Boundary arbitration grants Britain key territory in Venezuela dispute
Paris dispatch reports the Anglo-Venezuelan Boundary Arbitration Commission disallows much of Venezuela’s inland and coastal claims. The line starts at the Waini river with a complex path through the region, awarding Britain most of the territory. The decision, read by umpire M. Demartius, favors a British frontier and marks a compromise outcome.
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Anglo-Venezuelan Boundary Arbitration Commission
Great Britain
Waini River
Venezuela
M. F. Demartius
Imatika
Vanamu
Roraima
Takuin
Aketrari Mountains
Corentin
Bartias
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Paradise
T. P. Smyth
Vocatello, Idaho
P. Sweeney
Pleasant Valley
Gilbert
Bert French
Miller @ Hae
White Horse Ranch
W. A. Cumley
Reno
Alex C. Burke
Andrews, Or
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M. W. Fray
Theo. Grenier
Mrs. S. Isaac
Wilcox
Wadsworth
Charles McConnell
George A. Bartlett
Eureka County
Moore
Charles Nossinger
Bernard Vs. Sallenders
District Court
Miller & Lux
Board of Raquatization
A. Blossom
Battle Mountain
Karren
Otto Stalmann
Glasgow & Western Company
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Westfall
Morey
Golconda
Humboldt
Paraise
Commission
Salt Lake Tribune
Brewer Copper Mining Company
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Mayhugh
Elko Independent
White Rock
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