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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1899
Page
2
The Silver State announces daily publication with Sunday exclusions, noting offices at Corner Bridge and Fourth streets. Subscription rates are listed by territory, with distribution via carrier and city agents across Nevada and beyond, including rates for foreign cities.
The article argues against yielding to Britain over Alaska, stressing the strategic value of Skagway and U.S. trade. It quotes Congressman Hull urging firm defense of American rights, denounces weak administration posture, and links the boundary dispute to national pride and economic control. It also contrasts Mexican and Filipino self-government, urging independence rather than continued occupation.
Dispatches state England has made no agreement with Kruger and Kruger has not arranged any deal with England. Shafter labels Manila volunteers as skulkers. Question raised about Shafter's whereabouts during the battle of Santiago de Cuba.
The article notes a historic welcome planned for Dewey as the Olympia sails into the harbor and New York blocks out a blaze of light. It also critiques Croker’s return to the city and mocks the navy promotion barriers favoring officers over sailors while praising Nevada mining activity and water needs.
A Corpus Christi correspondent narrates the tale of Don Juan Smidio a Mexican land and cattle magnate born to German parents his vast fortune exceeding 35 1 00 000 000 and his plan to move his wife son and daughter across the Rio Grande to Texas He boasts wealth fearlessness in battles and loyalty to various Mexican regimes while imagining a future as a US citizen aiding Texas development and declaring Diaz the only ruler who can keep order.
Notice lists tendered lands under Nevada law with posted divisions and inspection details. It warns twenty days after publication for protests and outlines land divisions and auction by the United States Land Office in Carson City.
Secretary of War Root calls for no delay in war against the Philippines and argues public sentiment opposes prolonged killing. He contends up to 10 million Americans back decisive action, urging violent conflict to be brief and decisive or not at all.
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