Local News Nuggets and Election Buzz
Local notes report band practice and a gubernatorial candidate talk from Warden Henderson. Reno voters face a municipal water issue tomorrow as speculation grows over the election. A Vermont man’s violent method against an injunction is noted. Warranted arrests involve emigrants who stole chickens near town. Gold finds surface on Yukon tributaries and John Mackay eyes Silver Peak. a million dollar purchase rumored. Sheep car shortages plague Utah Idaho and Nevada freight, with agents awaiting cars.
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Vermont
Livex
J. M. Brown
Unionville
L Cearly
Nevada
Mr. Brown
Archer
Central District
C. M. Harvey
Golden Eagle
Olinghouse
Wadeworth
Yukon
Circle City
Great River
John W. Mackay
Silver Peak
Feneralda
Mr. Mackay
J. B. Haggin
Marcus Daly
Utah
Idaho
Agenta
Cara
A Pioneer Visits Unionville in Quiet Contrast to 1870
A Unionville visitor recalls the town’s 1870 mining boom when stamps clattered and mill workers thrived at silver price points. Now streets are nearly deserted, replaced by orchards and a calmer pace. He notes familiar faces gone and old residents aged, yet fondly praises the fruit trees and vineyards thriving in fertile soil.
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Ep. Sinover
Unionville
Fall
Tabal Cain
Pomona
Fall Mill
Dixie
Barnum's Front-Seat Courtesy At Dr Collyer's Church
The New York Sun recalls P. T. Barnum entering Dr. Collyer's pulpit moment and being guided to a back seat. The clergyman joked that Barnum should receive a front seat at his show just as Barnum grants at the other venue.
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New York Sun
P. T. Barnum
Dr. Collyer
D Barnum
Mr. Barnum
Bucks for Sale in Paradise Valley Ranch
A Paradise Valley ranch advertises ninety fine bucks for sale. Inquiries directed to ae29tf at Reinuanr & Co for further particulars.
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Paradise Valley
Reinuanr & Co
Prosecution Begins Testimony in Welburn Case in San Francisco
The trial of O. M. Welburn, former internal revenue collector, opened in San Francisco before Judge J. J. De Haven. Assistant U S Attorney Schlesinger led the opening, with BE Akina testifying he earned 25 dollars monthly for months prior to Special Agent Thrasher, did not know of any higher pay or signed checks, and had not received full salary until recently.
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O. M. Welburn
Internal Revenue
San Francisco
J. J. de Haven
United States District Court
United States
Schlesinger
BE. ©. Akina
Loupe
Thrasher
Dixon Meets Defeat In Featherweight Bout
Sally Smith of Los Angeles defeated George Dixon of Boston by decision in twenty rounds at Woodward's pavilion San Francisco forging a featherweight title claim. Green refereed the bout as Dixon pressed late in spots while Smith remained cool and dominant with effective body and head blows.
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Sally Smith
Los Angeles
George Dixon
Boston
Woodward's Pavilion
San Francisco
Smith
George Green
Dixon
Kansas City gambler shoots wife and himself amid tragedy
Edward McElroy, a Kansas City gambler, wounded his wife with four shots in their room then killed himself. Reports say both are unlikely to recover. The morning also notes flu fever cases rising in New Orleans with one death, while Philippine and European political moves draw brief mentions.
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Edward McElroy
Kansas City
New Orleans
Senor Sagasta
Weyler
Philippine Islands
A Broken Giderfluke Delay Explained by Nebraska Editor
The Nebraska editor explains a two day delay in this issue caused by an accident to the press. A rope broke releasing a part called the forward gilderflake and then multiple parts failed, delaying publication. He denies rumors of intoxication and describes attempting to restart the press before a new guilder fluke is expected on the afternoon train.
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Nebraska
Hethen
Jack Brily
Iland
John Smith
Boaten
Ambrose Bierce
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted As Cure All
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as rest for the stomach and a universal remedy. It claims the pills digest food regardless of stomach condition, supports eating well, and offers a free booklet from Stuart Co., Marshall, Michigan.
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Stuart
Fragments and Ads from Winnemucca Page of Oddities
A mixed Winnemucca page shows anecdotes and a sarcastic classroom scene about fractions, a ship captain tale, a mock sermon, and a sales pitch for a steamless ironing invention. Notices include fire company meeting reminders, water shutoff, plumbing ads, blank forms for sale, and health product endorsements.
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W. E. Townsend
Paradise
A. E. Lothrop
Times-Review
Henderson
State
Estey Austin
Valley
Reno
Barnum and Collyer
Ladies’ Home Journal
Telegraphic News
Ternevsky
Tirespole
Odessa
Russia
Raskolniki
Feodore Kovaleff
London
Michael Hicka-Leach
Tommy
Winnemucca
Brown & Piper
Ancien
Point Winnemucca
Winnemucca Hose Co. No. 1
A. F. Trovspare
Akeugi
J. Roveox
E. Bernuart & Co
Croup
Mountain Green
Ark
Chamberlain
F. A. Tiorntox
WA. Brown
Hood
Cole
Brown & _ Piper
Oto
Crry
ToLeDo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
P. J. Cheney & Co
Toy County
Hall
Thia
A.D
A. W. Gleason Notary Public
Nee Ney & CO
C. CO. C
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