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Newspaper
The Pioche Weekly Record
Location
Pioche, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1880
Page
2
A telegraph pole accident left a Savannah man dazed and claiming he did not steal the chickens, naming Descon Henry as the thief before stumbling away. He shouted at the police, then addressed a companion with a muffled, rural blessing as he recovered.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a scene described as saree themed event titled SE Leer ta. The location is indicated as near east of a reference point about 100 miles away, with unclear details on organizer or exact date.
In a morning session Prosecuting Attorney Blaney moved for commitment for Denis Kearney. Judge Tix ordered the remitittur fled and the Clerk to prepare the commitment to the House of Correction. Kearney, called, failed to respond. discussion on appeal bond followed. Kearney and his counsel entered the court. later he was escorted to the city prison amid a large crowd.
The Los Angeles Herald extols Santa Catalina Island noting varied charms and the clear ocean at a favored point. Anglers drop lines in sixty feet to watch hooks and baits attract fish, while the air is described as iodine scented and healthful amid broader remarks on local motion and conduct.
An array of brief Nevada and California mining updates and curiosities. President Hui? mentions include a planned execution in Winne Moena, Eureka mine labor shifts, railroad progress from Bodie to Dayton, and a river quartz find near Willow Creek. A Wells railroad worker’s disappearance is followed by a rescue, plus a mine blast injures Julia J. Gallagher in Newark.
In Elmira and New York City wildcat exhibitions and a rival preacher’s dog fight disrupted churchgoers. The Boston Post notes a clergy man arranging with a village barber to fill a Sunday congregation while a rival preacher staged a dog fight to delay worshippers. The Graphic comments on brave diners at cheap eateries, while Brother M journeys to Leadville for meals.
In California at Quaker Hill a specimen weighing 7 ounces was found describing a turkey egg rising. A blue cement encased anal stone is noted with gull surrounding it and valued at $114. Died. ALPiéda, April 22. Androw Healy of Inland.
The author claims to have solved the problem of a good cigar at a moderate price after years of study and consultation with leading manufacturers. He invites readers to Meadow Valley Street to try an article designed to satisfy the public’s taste without high cost.
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