02 Dec 1904
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1904
Page
1
A dead man was found near Camp 4 above Derby with a right temple wound like a bullet. Coroner Updike arrived. no identification, no valuables, suggesting the body was moved after murder and left at the scene.
The Shady Run Placer Mining Co formed to work placer by a new invention reports rapid progress. They built a mill, have machinery on site, and expect profits if the venture succeeds. Key figures include D Cozzens G W Laughton J Sanna and Supt J D Poole with gold yields noted around 160000 per ton in assays.
Hazen notes report J Churchfield of Death securing a contract to haul 80 horses to the scene next week. The Hazel family lists recoveries, new depot progress, a pistol found linked to a past shooting, and the Hazen hotel now open. Local arrivals include several visitors from Reno Ogden and Chicago and Hazen’s cold storage project advances with W A Short.
A Reno dispatch rebuts rumors claiming Indians are dangerous and residents flee. Locals defend Wadsworth’s peace, note past railroad decline, and warn against sensationalism harming future farming and mining prospects. One fiery critic is described as a wolf in human form.
D. R. Wilkerson leaves this evening for a trip to Reno. The move signals a brief travel engagement with no stated agenda or itinerary provided.
V Caputo an uncle of Mrs John Garavanta died in San Francisco Wednesday from stomach trouble. He became ill while employed by Mr Garavanta and went to San Francisco for medical care. He leaves four children two sons and two daughters. his wife died about two years ago. The funeral will be held in Reno Sunday.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.