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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1899
Page
2
The Silver State reports weather with a 24 hour outlook and temperatures. dispatches discuss General Otis actions in the Philippines, Cleveland riots, and Nevada soldiers returning home. It notes bullion shipments in Nevada, political boss influence in the East, a scare in Queen Victoria’s carriage, and California veterans’ reception.
A commentary notes the German emperor's political woes threaten millions as his missteps cause widespread inconvenience. The writer questions how 40 million or more can be affected by one man’s actions.
The article notes Los Angeles voters favor municipal control of the city water supply while New York debates the issue and other towns consider it. It cites a shift from labeling advocates as anarchists ten years ago to widespread discussion today and praises San Francisco Call’s volunteer souvenir edition for quality journalism and restraint in graphic features.
The piece argues the Administration uses high taxes to fund the Philippine War, criticizing bonds and new levies on patent medicines firearms and fireworks. It mocks millionaire financiers in Washington, paring blame to Mark Hanna and supporters while urging readers to endure higher costs for the war. It also notes a dubious poetry contest and references Aguinaldo and McKinley.
The London Statist notes Europe’s wheat crop failure will create strong demand for American wheat. This year America enjoys an abundant harvest, with prosperity tied to global demand and the ability to pay. The piece emphasizes that wealth hinges on supply and demand of essential goods.
Dreyfus yesterday demanded proofs from those pressing charges against him. The judges’ silence indicated indignation and disdain for the request, suggesting cold evidence would spoil the romance of the affair. The move was deemed out of place and could incur contempt penalties.
England learns subjects in South Africa favor the Boers and German residents of the Transvaal offer service to Kruger. Great Britain will have her hands full as she backs coercive demands with military force and risks overreaching her capacity to sustain it.
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