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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1896
Page
4
A collage of brief items from Reno, Lovelock, and surrounding towns reports visits by J. W. Richard and Dr T B Holmes, school openings, stage lines, earth tremors on the Comstock, cattle shows at the fair, political notes on the Silver Convention and Republican contests, and local incidents including a fatal train injury and a funeral.
A town event invites attendees to a social dance while a tax payer list for Washoe is outlined with state and county rates. It notes Reno incorporation and a redemption line for State University at Wadsworth. An Indiana railway workers union meeting in Indianapolis discussed closer federation ahead of national sessions.
President Powning plans an engaging program for visitors at the State Pair. Attractions include X-ray exhibits by Measra Wilson and Caffrey, stereopticon views, and other displays. A ten round glove match is set for a night at the race track with entrants from San Francisco.
Senator Summerfield of Reno spoke at Mamie Hall as the Mckinlay Hobart club hosted a packed Republican gathering. The evening featured a Wadsworth Glee Club performance and remarks by N A Hummel, with Summerfield outlining issues from the party platforms and praising the crowd's reception.
Dispatch reporter with J. F. Aitken and Daisy Reno and Master Mechanic J. D. Slater of Battle Mountain visits Nevada Hospital for Mental Diseases. Superintendent Bergstein absent. attendants guide through male wards. Report notes extreme neatness, patient work, gardens, lighting, and overall well managed care.
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