Tow and Deunt y political buzz in town and eclipse noted
A busy day in town with arrivals from Eye Patch and Serpeian Valley. A Navajo bullion shipment of 33 000 dollars moved via Wells Fargo car. A lunar eclipse at 3 30 am noted with a question if anyone saw it. California’s Carson business and Sheriff presence referenced.
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W.D. Hannon
Eye Patch
N.daggish
Serpeian Valley
A. Ferguson
Charebil County
Tuscarom
Fire damage and heroic rescue cited in local report
Mrs Fisher estimates fire damage at about 200 dollars while praising Wesley Crow for heroic attic rescue amid smoke. The article notes a murder trial for a hotel keeper case in Trackeslest Winter and lists Reno witnesses being sought though payments and travel costs are unsettled.
Web-foot detective frees accused man in habeas case
A young man named Robert Alexander was arrested in Oregon and brought to San Francisco on a writ of habeas corpus. Judge Babin freed him, finding his identity and proofs show he was not Cicero Grimes, the noted highwayman. Alexander left court penniless and friendless, with no one to aid him.
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Oregon
Robert Alexander
San Francisco
Cicero Grimes
Babin
Ben Francisco
Sawyer
Blaine supporters chosen as delegates in Reno vicinity
Justice Court last evening heard a Blaine for President meeting. John Bowman was elected Chairman and T. Fr. Laycock Secretary. Delegates named for Reno and vicinity include Jorge W. M. Boardman, W. R. Chamberlain, J. C. Smith. Other outside district endorsements listed and a new commission appointed for the Maston estate. Court adjourned until Saturday.
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Justice Court
Young
Jorge W.M. Boardman
W. R B. Chamberlain
J. C. Smith
Washoe
FP. N. Marker
Browns
Glendale
C. F. Moeller
Wadsworth
T. G. Herman
Verdi
E. B. Smith
Gallagher
Murphy
Maston
H. M. Frost
Morrill
B. C. Sessions
Miss Hermine Thompson Seeks 120 Acres at Camp Independence
Induced by family need and military ties, 18 year old Miss Hermine Thompson petitions Congress for permission to pre-empt 120 acres of land inside Camp Independence in Inyo County California. She states her father served over twenty years in the regular army and is buried on the reservation, and she wishes to make that site her home. The petition has been referred to the Military Committee with Senator Miller advocating swift approval.
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Hermine Thompson
Indy
Congress
Camp Independence
Wool production outlook for Lander County rises
The Reveille notes estimates place Lander County wool production this year at 200,000 pounds. It highlights a large sheep population yet says the industry is not what it once was, recalling past scale that justified new baling stress in Battle Mountain. Local raisers target East and West markets, bringing new money into the region.
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Reveille Saya
Lander
Battle Mountain
Virginia and Truckee timetable takes effect April 16
The new schedule shows Train No 2 departing Virginia at 3 PM and arriving Carson at 4 20 PM then Reno at 5 45 PM After Carson departure Train No 1 leaves Reno at 7 10 AM and reaches Virginia at 10 4 AM The morning local leaves Virginia at 9 AM Carson at 10 4 AM arriving Reno by 12 PM The afternoon local leaves Virginia at 3 30 PM Carson at 4 90 PM arriving Reno at 7 15 AM The up local trains arrive in Virginia at current times Also a list of Washoe delegates to the State Convention is given with Blaine W B Chamberlain W M Boardman J C Smith E B Smith T G Herman Charley Moeller and P N Marker set to be elected tomorrow
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Mercury
Evening Star
P.N. Norton
Peavine
ER. Meyer
Tebscconist
New York
San Francisco
Virginia and Truckee
Virginia
Carson
Reno
Carson Sb
W. RB. Chamberlain
W. M. Boardman
J. C. Smith
E.B. Smith
Verdi
T. G. Herman
Wadsworth
Charley Moeller
Steamboat
P. N. Marker
Washoe
Elaine Republicans
Doane County Clerk Released After Habeas Corpus Case
A. Doane, county clerk of Charch Hill, arrested under the absconding debtor law, was brought before Judge Boardman Wednesday evening on a writ of habeas corpus and discharged. He resumed his journey to California yesterday morning as Capt. Gridinie arrived from Reatize.
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A. Doane
Charchhill
Boardman
California
Brief notices from Leswrter's Daily Fernel Brevitlies
Short items report Yweterday departure of Z.N.Jaquis for Surprise valley with goods N & O Railroad sale set for next Thursday in front of Court House. Local socials, school moves, roadwork, and Knights of Honor session in San Francisco plus theater and teaching appointments.
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N. & O. Railroad
Court House
British Columbia Chinese Import Ban Disallowed by Home Government
The Legislature of British Columbia enacted a ban on Chinese imports but the home government disallowed the act. Justice Minister notified Premier Smith that the measure could not take effect. The piece laments government looseness and praises a cautious guardian.
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British Columbia
Smith
Lenten season ends with services and Easter feast
The Lenten season concludes with the usual religious services this evening and Easter tomorrow. Those observing Lent in line with Christian rules have cause to rejoice, as abstaining from secular pursuits and giving their stomachs a rest benefits them morally and physically.
A Reno Invention Patent Allowed for Barnes Ladder
A. H. Barnes has received official notice from the Patent Office that a patent is allowed for his combined track and step ladder. He has applications from two California firms, Oakland and San Francisco, to manufacture the device. Both offer liberal inducements, but he has not decided which to accept.
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A. H. Barnes
Patent Office
Barnes
California
Oakland
San Francisco
Miner survives 106 foot shaft fall near Bhasta Cal
A miner at work near Bhasta California fell 106 feet into a shaft but escaped with no injuries. He was raised to the surface and continued work as if nothing happened, a testament to resilience. Important call to Republicans to vote in the afternoon primary, seen as a first step in shaping government for four years.
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Bhasta
Cal
Thyes Co Introduces German Beer in Two Story Schooners
Thyes and Company announce a new departure in serving patrons who favor the German national beverage by offering it in two story schooners. They will also provide a superb lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Election polls today are at the Rear Guard Armory on Virginia Street from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Thyes & Co
Rear Guard
Virginia Street
Miss Lizzie Pardy as Farm Manager in Long Valley
Miss Lizzie Pardy of Long Valley returns yesterday to hire farmhands for the Bammer. The Purdy sisters, who have managed the Pardy farm since their father Judge Pardy’s death, oversee seed going to 120 scras to wheat and 40 acres to barley this year with potatoes onions and other vegetables. Their efforts yield a large hay crop and steady success.
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Lizzie Pardy
Long Valley
Beno yesteNay
Bammer
Purdy Sisters
Bamber
Pardy
Judge Pardy
The Emigrant Waifs Reach County Hospital Care
Two emigrant children ill with measles were taken off a train Thursday morning and sent to the County Hospital. The doctor reports rapid improvement and expects they can resume their journey by late next week. A San Francisco mother was reassured by Dr Waggoner that her children are safe and well cared for, easing travel concerns.
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Lasf
San Francisco
Waggoner
Snowbound Italians Still Missing Near Franktown
Searchers maintain a constant vigil over the snows near Franktown where two Italian men perished last winter. One body was found, the other remains missing despite fifty men digging for over a week. Snow has melted little so far, delaying recovery until the ground reveals the location.
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Franktown
Material Ordered for Ion Front on Virginia Street
Mr Horn traveled to San Francisco to order material for the ion front of a building at the corner of Virginia and Second streets. He returned yesterday morning and the material is expected to arrive as soon as brick work advances enough to receive it. He plans to proceed at once and push the project to completion.
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Mr. Horn
San Francisco
Virginia and
Second Streets
Memorial Day Observance By Grand Army of the Republic
Circular from the Department commander urges posts and comrades to observe Memorial Day with reverent remembrance for fallen and unknown comrades. It calls for unity of posts, inclusion of all veterans, and timely membership actions before Memorial Day to honor the Union cause and ensure a solemn, impressive ceremony.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Hue
Priceless Rose of Love Verses by William A Haars
A poetic fragment from William A Haars of Darrom Nevada, describing a sweet-hearted maiden, a rose, fragrance, and memories. The verse traces a meeting by an arbor, a kiss, and the enduring scent of love across years in a Nevada setting.
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William A. Haars
Darrom
Lyon County
Nevada
Rhode Island Honor For Senator Anthony Amid Health Return
Rhode Island Republicans celebrate Henry B. Anthony with a March 20 1684 letter and a convention resolution praising his service and health enabling a fifth term. Senator Wilbur's reply from Washington on March 26 1884 expresses gratitude and calls his long career faithful and diligent.
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R. I
Henry B. Anthony
U .S. Senate
Washington
D. C
Hongy H. Fay
Grovex A. Wizaup
Republican Party
Rhode Island
United States Senate
Wilbur
United States
Senate
Cuausin
Waantaron
Drag Sr
Runaway Coal Train Rides Strong Wind Across Nebraska Line
A tornado like wind at Loicois Nebraska swept along the Burlington and Missouri line last Thursday. A train of eight coal cars on a side track at Akron broke loose, sped 100 miles in under three hours under wind power, then was overtaken near Max by a freight engine and brakeman, who helped bring it to a stop. Separately the Greenback and Anti Monopolist conventions are noted, with Butler’s possible nomination hinted. L. S. Burchard, Oakland MD, plans marriage to Miss May Manad on April 16.
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Burlington and Missouri
Thin City
Denver
Akron
Haigher
Benkelema
Ninty-Twe
Arkron
Benkleman
Max
The Wool Debate Ends In Tariff Standstill
The House refused to restore the old wool duty after a close vote. Hurd pressed free trade while Converse urged protection. The article argues Australian wool can undercut U S prices and notes land and labor costs, tariff protection, and the impact on American mills and growers. The debate centers on whether domestic wool prices justify tariff protection amid cheaper Australian supply.
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Hurd
Converas
Huurd
Australia
Huard
United
England
Converse
Mr. Hurd
Caran and Reno Papers Endorse Delegates to Conventions
The Caran and Reno papers, when they can think of nothing else to say of a man, recommend him as a good delegate to one or the other of the National Conventions. Times Review.
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Caran
Reno
Times Review
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