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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1899
Page
1
The reservoir project progresses slowly due to scarce crews and scrapers. Plans call for a twenty foot top drive, wide side banks, wind resistant earth, planking at the water line, and a dual power system with two 70 bar turbines. Pumps will handle 1000 gallons per minute, doubling when needed, to supply a large city by June.
The State Agricultural Society met Saturday at the Palace Hotel parlors with President Lem Allen presiding. Directors present included Leo Allen Rufus Kinney J K Hymera John A Fitzgerald Robert Parry Geo Alt Delph Shane and W Webster. Officers elected were Law Allen president Robert Parry vice president Cowin Bevier secretary Washoe County Bank treasurer Joby Itzgerall superintendent of Pavilion and George Alt superintendent of races. Committees named include the Vinco Committee and Grounds Committee with multiple members. Directors urged an excellent upcoming season for Nevada and the Pacific Coast, predicting strong agricultural and business prospects for the state.
The funeral service for Mrs Ellen Hummel was held at St Marys Church in Virginia City with Rev Father Tubman officiating. Her remains were buried in the Catholic cemetery after lengthy mourning by family and friends.
Lovetook mourns the death of Mrs. Robert Welsh following a self administered dose of strychnine. The obituary portrays a devoted wife and mother who suffered from a chronic illness and faced despair with faith, leaving a daughter and five sons, youngest Andrew aged five.
A report notes cash capital movements totaling $200,000 with exchanges tied to New York Chicago San Francisco and other Volted Routes. Mentions London Paris Ioette Bellinaona Copenhagen Stockholm and additional European points with names like Martin Goa and Vayloe.
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