Virginia City News Roundup and Local Notices
Virginia City patrols rallies as US bank notes face boycott proposals. Ed Stock arrives from Paradise while mail train runs late. Nevada weather hints at fall storms as 1890s horse values rise and state bids for capitol work are rejected. Local inquiries answer who was Nevada's first governor and how many lawmakers serve. A water pump project begins in Winnemucca and South Africa mining growth is noted. Endowment Knights of Pythias finances show strong activity with large insurance in force. Supreme Court tackles state salary liability in a dispute over auditor and treasurer funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bacon
Winnemucca
California
Virginia Miners’ Union
Virginia
United States National Bank
State Capitol
Olympia
Chicago
Barrie Movunars
Sumver Strate
Nevada
Kyow
James W. Nye
Lincoln
H.G. Blaslel
The Silver Convention Opens With Call for Free Coinage
Secretary Howell raises the Eureka county silver banner as 547 delegates gather for the Silver Convention. George W. Baker is named permanent chairman. Timothy Guy Phelps and R. M. Beatty urge free coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1, attacking moneyed interests and echoing the 19th century silver movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Nevada
Eureka County
Winnemucca
George Nixon
Eureka
Continental
Baker
Committee On Credentials
Committee On Permanent Organization
George W. Baker
Timothy Guy Phelps
R. M. Beatty
James B. Weaver
Cleveland
Hoke Smith
Ben Harrison
Sherman
Carlisle
Reed
United States
Bastes
Naa
M. A. Harley
Calaveras
Leap years and calendars and a political rally excerpt
Excerpt shows a political speak of free coinage and duty to vote, with delegates Thompson Holla day and Cator, plus a calendar note on leap years and Pope Gregory reform. Also mentions Syrup of Figs and a dentist visit then a Boston Photo car return to Winnemucca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Cesar
B. C
Gregory
Russia
Boston Photo
Winnemucca
Classic Riddles and Patent Medicine Ad Fill Page
A mix of humorous anecdotes on misunderstandings about Mrs Grundy and a geography joke, followed by an 19th century promotional block for Trall s Catarrh Cure with multiple Toledo druggists listed and a 100 dollar reward for incurable catarrh. The ad touts internal use and blood and mucous action with testimonials offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
PF. J. Cheney
West & Trans
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Ball
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised for teething relief
A worn old ad offers Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming immediate relief for teething children and cures for diarrhea stomach cramps and inflammation. It markets a 25 cent bottle as the prescription of a famed US physician and urges purchase from druggists worldwide. Also notices about stolen horses and local bargains follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Winslow
Winson
United States
WiNsLow
Jeamwsily
Also Mentioned on This Page
Virginia City
Ed. Stock
Paradise
Ed. Reinhart
San Francisco
E. Reinhart & Co
Conlan Tugeday
George Spurgeon
United States Grand Jury
Carson
Frank Jennings
B. FP. Richardson
Chris Grass
George Rosa
John Doe
St. Clair
Churchill County
Tate
Winnemuces Water Company
Rougon
South Africa
EL Reinhartd& Co
George D. Burton
New York
West
Canada
P. Endowment Rank
Knights of Pythias
Supreme Court
W. J. Westerfield
George A. Tyrrel
Ormsby County
U.S
Royal Ponder
America
Thompson
Sacramento
W. Holladay
Thomas V. Cator
Phoebe Conzins
Morris M. Estee
California Fig Syrup Co
Porter
Winnemucca Bat
Busch Hotel
G. W. Meacham
Lassen Meadows
Ajms
Humboldt County
Nev
M. Hofman
J. Roveos
Ronixs & Co
Epicure
Hood
Saparitia
Staunton’s
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