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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1896
Page
3
Local items note Falgham and Magor arriving from Willow Creek and a Reno meeting set for Sunday May 3. Reports cover weather, cattle movements, church services, a new band at Armory hall, and a curious T-ray claim along with Odd Fellows anniversary events.
A summary of Prof John Trowbridge description from Scribner's explains cathode terms and how light can be produced by a feeble glow in a broken incandescent lamp heated by a high voltage. It notes the cathode as the energy entering the bulb and the anode as the exit, and that cathode rays stream from the cathode independent of the anode.
A Kansas town elected a female mayor marshal and all female council as part of a platform to end dives and gamblers. The piece notes men seeking wives to handle affairs and humor about reform efforts, plus various anecdotes about salesmen, miners, and a murder case with a jailed suspect claiming innocence.
Consul Williams says Walter Dygert of Illinois released by Captain General Weyler. Albert Hart a California figure dies in Sacramento, having served as private secretary to governors and later executive secretary. U S troops occupy Sand Island, ejecting Washington militia guarding fish traps. Other items include a Hill Top murder of Mrs Cocking and Daisy Miller, trial evidence in Pearl Bryan case, Venezuelan arbitration notes, and local notices and ads.
An European importer ships a Frisco consignment of gents shirts and mutrase cloth with collars and cuffs to several Western towns. Prices range 50 cents to 2 dollars, with suits offered at 8, 10, and 12 dollars. Store promises attentive service and urges Saturday selections.
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