Members of the Nevada Commission for Women, joined Gov. Steve Sisolak, Mayor Bob Crowell, Carson City Board members Lori Bagwell and John Barrette, Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske, and others Tuesday in honoring Felice Cohn at the unveiling of the historic landmark suffrage marker ceremony.
The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Thursday, June 6, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street. To be discussed are funding, contract purchases, grants, special event costs, and more.
150 Years Ago
The Capitol: Building of the interior of the new State Capitol goes on with ten or twelve men employed. Doors have been hung, locks put on and second coat of painting throughout. The workforce will increase next week and finishing touches done as soon as possible.
140 Years Ago
All sorts: The Governor vetoed the bill partially repealing the 12 o’clock law. A good many of the lawmakers will leave Carson the last of the week; some of them would like to take it away with them.
120 Years Ago
Liquid fire: The high wind crossed the electric light wires with the telephone wires, and the “liquid fire” played havoc at the central office. Miss Pearl Cowing received a shock. Mr. Bixby and Eidenreich swept the fuses off and saved the switchboard.