27 Feb 1897
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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1897
Page
1
The note details a proposed company to purchase lands in Western Nevada and develop mines, mills, ditches, and canals in the American Flat region. Capital stock is set at 10 million with 1 billion shares, and a six month trustee panel is named. Vast mineral potential is cited despite previous water handling issues.
Nevada editors denounce Senator George Ernsts bill to remove Union labor from state printing as a threat to organized labor. They argue it harms printers and questions the bill's economic sense. The piece urges Republicans to oppose the measure and warns of consequences if the Silver Party or Ernst push it forward.
In a Ridge Valley Record mock editorial tone, editors urge California to address its own fight scene abuses before criticizing Nevada. The piece denounces sensational contests and lurid doggeries, calling for reform at home rather than casting blame outward.
Cy Logan and Charles Genavil were arrested in Winnenmeco and are being taken to Hayton in Sheriff Littell’s custody for the murder of Indian Jin King near Yerlington. About thirty Indians gathered to view the train as Captain Dave went to Ds ton to watch the proceedings.
D. P. Gregory died after a four day pneumonia illness while staying near Elko Nevada earlier this month. He leaves a widow and a seven year old daughter. Known as a hard worker and trader, he was an old resident of the area with ties to Wadsworth and John Lee, and had recently looked to purchase property in Elko county before his death.
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