Bieber mail routes push at tiny town in Big Valley
From Sunday's Daily Journal Bieber in Big Valley grows as a mail hub with four routes starting there including daily to Redding and Lakeview and weekly to a northern outpost. The arrangement prompts criticism of government handling and suggests broader policy changes. Also listed are Reno Post Office letters and Nevada State history volumes with notices of local events and personnel changes.
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Bieber
Big Valley
Yreka Journal
Smart Star
Redding
Lakeview
Susanville
Alturas
Reno
Thompson & West
Nevada
Brevities From The Nevada Paper Ring Daily
A miscellaneous Nevada column records accidents, court adjournments, travel notes, weather, stock quotes, and local civic items. It mentions Reno and Carson events, payments to asylum staff, road work authorizations, and a notable memorial service for Miss Kate A. Sill with detailed church tributes.
Financial condition of Washoe shows total assets at 969,?00
Auditor Williams report details indebtedness including Court House Bonds 3000 at 5 per cent Reno Bridge Bonds 12000 at 10 per cent Wadsworth Bridge Bonds 4000 at 8 per cent and unpaid Audited Claims State account 34476.40. Total assets listed 970,000? with cash in county treasury and various funds. Tax totals show 84,007.04 in taxes collected and 1,692.69 delinquent. Polls 1,060 and veterans 1,831.00.
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Williams
Controller of State
Washoe
Court House
Reno
Wadsworth Bridge
Cicada Sac
Wynd Hoye
State and Co
Cceea Ves
Storm disrupts telegraph wires and local notes in Reno
The storm damaged the Asylum building, suspended some dispatches, and delayed afternoon communications. Local items include Sheriff fees totaling 230 dollars for November and 52.10 for the Clerk, tax delinquents urged to settle with the District Attorney, and multiple Nevada railroad and property transactions. Renowned residents Ben Bacon and E R Smith from Verdi visited, Bishop Whitaker takes control of a girls school, and Masons seek a $10,000 loan against bonds.
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M. Li. Yager
Ormsby
Los Angeles County
Cal
Bishop Whitaker
School For
Reno
Masons
Webster
Christmas Gift Goods Fill Reno Shops Window Displays
Christmas shopping warms Reno merchants as stores showcase broad holiday assortments. The article notes a strong season with many beautiful articles for use and ornament, urging readers to read the day’s advertisements and consider gifts. It frames gift giving as enduring, valuable, and socially rewarding.
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Reno
Jovanax
Record of Sierra Valley farming boom and irrigation issues
The Sierra Valley season proves highly prosperous with D. B. Keyes estimating grain yields at 60,000 to 75,000 bushels and hay at 12,000 to 17,000 tons. The article notes sage brush lands now suit grain, outlines irrigation challenges including the Sierra Valley Irrigation and Water Company's canal effort, and highlights Sierra Valley's potential despite a recent fire. It mentions Randoph and Webber Lake areas, and reports community rebuilding in Sierraville with new businesses and a planned public hall.
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Sierra Valley
D. B. Keyes
Sierra Ciy
Jamison City
Downieville
Forest City
Truckee
Reno
California
Sierra Valley Irrigation and Water Company
Virginia City
Little Trackee River
Boca ‘Mill and Ice Company
Little Truckee
Webber
Webber Lake
Barrow
Randolph
Sieraville
Jas. A. Rhodes
Independence Lake
Maggie Fletcher
Capt
Butom
Dave Stewart
Sierraville
Merchant Bank President Convicted in Jersey City Conspiracy
John Hillyard, president of the Merchants' Bank in Jersey City, which suspended on November 6, was yesterday convicted of conspiracy to defraud and sentenced to eighteen months in prison. Director Lacy was fined $500. Hillyard's sentence prompted applause as he broke down and his wife fainted.
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John Hillyard
Merchants’ Bank
Jersey City
Lacy
Hillyard
Star route frauds report fuels Washington furor
A.M. Gibson’s Star route frauds report prompts clash with Justice officials over his title as Special Assistant Attorney. The document accuses contractors of overbilling by inflating trips, schedules, and distances across 18 states, with examples of drastic cost increases and illegal contracts. The article notes internal resistance and questions whether frauds can go unpunished.
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F. Call
A. M. Gibson
Washington
Gibson
McVeagh
United States
Department of Justice
Phillips
Neventh
Brady
Star
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Kansas
Louisiana
Nebraska
Nevada
Oregon
Texas
Arizona
Dakota
Idaho
New Mexico
Montana
Utah
Wyoming
Indian Territory
French visitors head home from San Francisco tomorrow
Desty Journal notes French visitors will depart San Francisco tomorrow for La Belle France. Montpelier, once home and burial site of President Madison, sold at auction for 19,000 dollars. Keifer of Ohio chosen by Republicans in caucus as Speaker. Pacific Coast delegation united behind him. Irish National Convention appoints committee to urge Secretary Blaine to act to free American prisoners held by Britain.
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Montpelier
Madison
Keifer
Ohio
Pacific Coast
Blaine
Extensive coal fields found near Paradise vein eight feet wide
J K P Milligan of Elko and Frank Reed of Wells report extensive coal measures about fourteen miles east of Paradise. Three surveyors located claims on the vein and have mined since October, bringing samples that burn as freely as Rocky Mountain coal selling at 1.50 per ton. They expect patents to secure and hope to supply the country next year.
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Paradise
Winnemucca Silver State
J. K.P. Milligan
Elko
Frank Reed
Wells
Milligan
E. C. McClellan
J. K. P. Milligan
Rocky Mountains
Pennsylvania
Buckien's Arnica Salve Advertisement Describing Uses
An old-time ad touts Buckien's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chillblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded priced at 25 cents per box sold by R E Queen on Virginia Street.
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Buckien
Arnica
R.e Queen
West Side
Virginia Street
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Maii Francis
Reno Post Office
Atchison
ZD Jones
Marvin Atchison
Florie D Mayer
Brule
LV Maher
Mike Bowen
G W Miller
Emmet Mikander
John Burk
James
Miller
J Brown
Michel McFarland
Alex Bonner
Albert
Nielsen
Karen Crosswhite
Mary Quinn
J.H Dickson
Claire Degoan
Hormidar Riley
John-2
Denehy
Rhode
Mary Fielding
Frank E Smith
T C Fitehgarid
J P Snider
John Fuller
Geo Snow
Jerome Fitchgarld
J A Sullivan
French
Steffani
G Garaye
G Stoddard
C Gardiner
J Sullivan
Jas E Girdeletone
HC Stuart
DJ Heele
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Club Soans
King
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J. H. Mathewson
General Batterman
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State Surveyor General
Carson
Eureka
Virginia
Trackee Meadows
Governor Kinkesd
James Kinkead
St. Louis
Arabhive
Charlie ‘Onan
Supreme Court
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U. B
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B. M. Clarkesd
Ile
Kinkead
Raum
White PineZecensby
Lakeview Examiner
Goose « Valley
Union
Ophir
The
Gazette
Frank Cluggage
U. S. Stage Company
Atlantic Seaboard
Carson Appeal
Commiss
Gacartow
Yenwauays
Anna J. Fay
Verdi
Essex
Sy and
AC McFarlin
W Sanders
M J Smith
Jerry Schooling
Neghey
Reno Water Co
Bowen
RL Fulton
Heister Stephens
Corral
Robrs
Tees NC
Hasland
Lemmons
Reno Gas Co
Manning & Berry
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Cook
Thos Barnett
Arbregae
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Sarmhes
Spikes
Hammond & Wilson
Trans
Geo
Avery
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Labor
H Young
Neale
Ees
Pine
Bragg & Co
Timbers
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Salary Hospital
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Salary
Jamison & Son
W. H
Palisade
Frenchy
William Skewis
Flanagan
N. & O. Directors
E. D. Wheeler
John Sunderland
Jas. McMechan
T. S. Coffin
A. H. Manning
D. W. Balch
F. Fowler
H. J. McMurray
Washes County
L. T. Fox
Misa Kate A. Sill
Trinity Parish
W. B. Jenvey
Miss Quaiffe
Jesus
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Senator Jones
London
Richmond Mining
Ben Bacon
E. R. Smith
Rome
Larcombe
John Lee
J. K. Everett
Reno Lodge
Bierra Valley
Truckee Republican
the Star
Reuters
San Francisco
la Belle
France
Arthur
Hontetter
R. H. McDonald
Capitell Stidke
Land Aga
N & Dock
Unitep
B. H McDonald
Hymers & Comstock’s
Cor
Sterre
Bts
Reno, Nev
Arteta Etter Ny Sahl
BO Lee
Chas. A. Loomis
Commercial Row
Reno, Nevada
Adamanu
Warra
Lisle Glovers
Chas.a, Loomis
Beno Jetitt
Hicago & North-Western Railway
Lia the
Council Bluffs
Chicago
Milwaukee
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New York
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U.P. R’ya
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Baltimore & Ohio
Ft. Wayne
Chicago & Grand Trank
Pullman Palace
Conner Bluffa
Pullman Hotel
Ise Yona
Chicago and North-Western Railway
Rento
A. Lindley’s
Pleasant Valley Washoe Co
Nev
James Webster
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