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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1899
Page
2
April 1 weather report from Winnemucca area shows a 29.00 barometer, 85 degrees high, 0 precipitation in 4 hours. The California papers harshly quote “Gage will sign no more bills.” Headlines mock Gillespie’s fortunes and corporate ingratitude.
A Forum piece argues definitions of tramp, hobo, and vagrant. It labels the tramp as uninterested in work, the hobo as someone compelled to seek work yet able to contribute, and the vagrant as city-dwelling and parasitic. It ends with a plea to give a chance to the hobo.
The Silver State begins its fifty fourth volume crediting two decades of Nevada newspaper progress. It notes Nevada mining output around six hundred million dollars and previews Western railroad growth with Southern Pacific plan to reinforce tracks. Dispatch from Manila highlights Spanish rule atrocities in the Philippines, contrasting American aid to Cuba with Filipino suffering as refugees seek relief.
Mrs J E Harris rides from Para and M E Bushee comes from Pleasant Valley. George Berk visited Golconda yesterday. W J Bell returned from Battle Mountain and Tom Nelson from Stone House. Mrs M B Bonnifield came back to Care Saturday. Commissioner Walter D Morey arrived from Paradise. Mrs A Reinhart of Golconda and relatives visiting for a few days. J H Hoyt purchased the Cheno weth residence on Second street. Chas Hawa and wife from Tuscarora in town since Saturday. Albert Krenkel came from Wadsworth to spend Easter with his mother and sister. H B Willis of Boston and C H Wilbur of Salt Lake arrived from the East. Robert Martin, Evans & Curtner ranch foreman in Lovelock valley, came in this morning. Mrs W P Denekla and two children arrived from Paradise and will depart for Cheney Washington. HA Bradley of San Francisco arrived Saturday afternoon and left for Denio. Mrs J B McGonagle and Grace visiting Mra McGonagle's mother, Mrs Owens, after arriving from Ogden. Rumor says C H McIntosh of Lovelock may wed a Berkeley, California young lady. Mrs J Blattner of Paradise arrived from San Francisco for a health-trip. Mr Blatter met her from Paradise.
The piece surveys Nevada mining gains and future prospects with mentions of the Eberhardt mine in White Pine County producing 13 million dollars and forecasts further Nevada discoveries. It discusses smelter investment, cattle shipments to Cuba impacting prices, a Nevada widow’s $20,000 claim against a Candelaria mining man, and calls for Finnish settlement to boost development alongside broader Western industry shifts.
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