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The Silver State
Unionville, Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada
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The U.S. Government has arranged with owners of the Nevada and Northern telegraph line for military repair and use, extending from Winnemucca to Walla Walla through Indian country via Camp McDermit and Fort Boise. It is deemed cheaper than paying for General Howard's dispatches in a potential Indian war next summer.
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We are informed that the Government has made arrangements with the owners of the Nevada and Northern telegraph line, whereby the military are to have the use of the wire for repairing it. The line extends from Winnemucca to Walla Walla, and runs through the Indian country by way of Camp McDermit and Fort Boise, and is of great service to the military in time of war. It is estimated that it will be much cheaper for the Government to repair the line and keep it in repair than to pay for General Howard's dispatches in the event of another Indian war next summer.
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Winnemucca To Walla Walla
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estimated cost savings for government compared to paying for dispatches in potential indian war.
Event Details
Government arrangements with owners allow military use of the Nevada and Northern telegraph line for repairs; line runs through Indian country via Camp McDermit and Fort Boise, providing great service in wartime.