Mint leakage and acid tanks blamed for Nevada shortage
Testimony in the Defense-Morgan Mill case describes how nitric and sulfuric acids in the mint sewer and tanks at the Morgan mill could be causing gold and silver losses. Witnesses estimate losses around $54,000 since mid 1894, with details on filtration, tank cleanups, and suspected embezzlement. Court adjourned to continue Monday. Rev Rice street meetings noted with Parker Sure Cure ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin
U.S
Mason
Ouarson
Atealing
Walsa
Asanger Ellis
Price
Morgan
Lubin tariff bounty proposal gains broad support for farming protection
Debate over the Lubin proposition to equalize tariff with a bounty on agricultural staples draws general favor. State groups including California observers and the National Grange in Worcester push for explanation and action. Proponents argue tariffs do not protect exported staples and recommend a Labor proposal to shield American agriculturists and shipping on foreign trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubin
California State Grange
American Protective
Naraf League
Congress of the
United States
Great Britain
Europe
Debs reverberates after six-month sentence and release
Debs condemns laws and administration as despotic while labor delegates cheer his release after a six month sentence. A Chicago reception features Debs addressing thousands and urging liberties against monopolies and mercenary briefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene V. Debs
United States
Mr. Debs
Chicago
Doba
Debs
Czar
Russia
Ameer
Afghanistan
Supreme Court
Claek
Ita
Postmaster Bets On Evening V and T Mails If Trains Delays
Postmaster Berry says V. and T., plus mails from East and West, will be distributed in the evening if trains arrive on time. late reports mean distribution only in the morning. He seeks best service despite longer office hours, while Parks Tea is sold at Hodgkinson's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry
8. J. Hodgkinson
Carson Mint Shortage Trial Highlights Spurious Melt Evidence
In a Carson City court session led by Judge Hawley on November 25 1895 testimony focused on the spurious melt No 164 and the spillage losses at the Carson Mint. Witnesses described assays from mint sweeps and chimneys, deliberate concealment by mint staff, and alleged thefts linked to Heney and others, with prosecution arguing a $75 000 to $85 000 deficit and defense contesting book losses. The case outlines losses from acids leaks and improper handling, naming Mason Ellis and Harris among key figures, and references to Reno and Silver City connections as the trial proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson Orry
U. S. District Court
Hawley
J. W. Adame
Cargon Mint
Andrew Mason
Clarke
New York
P. B. Ellis
Carson City
Croton River
Carson Mint
Melting and Refining Department
U.S
Jones
Carson
Heney
Reno
Honey
Silver City
Beck
N ‘Ee
Mason
Ernest Harris
Copellar
Dr King's New Discovery credited with cures in local notices
Mrs Phebe Thomas of Junction City Illinois credited Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life from consumption illness. San Francisco resident Thos Eggers reports a similar cure after one bottle. Also includes school report from Glen dale for November 22, 1895, and local notices about Electric Bitters and home chicken project by Johnnie Fitzgerald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phebe Thomas
Junction City
Dr. King
Thos. Eggers
Florida St
San Francisco
Todgkinson’s
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute of
Buffalo
N. Y
John B. Conxiin
Astterson
Putnam
Doctor Pierce
Toom
Holiday Gift Catalog Of Hand Painted Frames And Trinkets
A vintage price list offers holiday gifts including a hand painted celluloid frame for cabinet pictures at 20c, dagger hair ornaments 25c, black coney fur neck scarf 1, mink pieces 2.75, bisque dressed doll 5c, silver plated tin tray 35c, Brownie Nine Pins with verses, solid silver cut buttons 5c, Christmas cards 5c, child’s silver set 50c, four button kid gloves 1, brown and black glove sizes 5 3/4 to 8 at 1, fancy leather purse 65c, hand painted ivorine box 75c, silk handkerchiefs 75c.
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Navada State Journal
Kelley & Webster
James Henry
Mail
Corrier
Par Wook
Ifn Vy
Onm
Avo
Cho
Toteveilo
Joudays
Saturnya
Morgan Mill
Warren Noteware
Jane
Thomas Price
P. B. Eulis
Consolidated Virginia
Mint
G. W
J. D. Morgan Aworn
Washington
Mr. Hassam
Hofer
Elrod
Manning
Zabriskie
Cole Athertor
Atherton Place
Helds
Hirsch Harris
R. D. Clarke
Hirsch Harrig
William Pickler
J. RK. Rice
Ings
Mrs. Rice
Parker
J. Hodgkinson
Debs Blomzed
the Postoffice
James Heney
Dunne
Los Angeles
Inn
U. S
Humphrey
Colorado
Harris
Coffin
Woodburn
Coat
Alf DorTen
Glendale
Mabel Morrill
May Kinney
May Curnow
Warren Rice
Clarence Morrill
Elmer Whialer
Vera Ross
Ada Morrill
Edna Bunch
Walter Ulyatt
Lizzie Wills
Silas Ross
May Little
Georgia Bunch
Kate F. Kinney
Hodgkinson
Fine Poultry
Johnnie Fitzgerald
K. Barber
Fitzgerald
H.H. Beck
Dick Kirman
NCB
Erie Medigal CO
Buffalo,n.y
Weinstock, Lobin & CO
Sacramento
Cal
Great American Importing Tea Co
Market
Glendale Herd
Poland
China
Nevada
Gho. Ait, P
Reno, Nevada
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