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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1899
Page
2
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Weather Bureau observer G B Aukerman reports the 24 hour period ending 4 PM teridian time. Barometer 50.06 inches. Maximum 8 degrees. Minimum below zero. Mean 40 degrees. Prevailing wind from the west. Precipitation 0.04 inches. Forecast shows February 11 temperature 24 above zero.
Fair tonight and Sunday with cooler temperatures. State taxes on Southern Pacific lines in California evaluated at 17 408 53 per mile and Nevada rates range 10 000 to 14 000 per mile. Nevada considers increasing the board of equalization, a move questioned as potentially serving interests other than the public. A California mileage repeal proposal and travel expense reforms also appear. News notes skepticism over lawmakers and political maneuvering.
The Southern Pacific railroad pays one third the taxes in Nevada compared with other states and charges Nevada residents two to three times as much for similar service. The author urges legislators to align with public interests over railroad influence.
The president signed the peace treaty at 2 35 yesterday after noon in a formal ceremony. The signing statement emphasized commitments to regional stability and long term cooperation.
The piece notes Nevada war claims paid if Senator Stewart is reelected, mocks his honesty, and warns claimants not to expect government payment. It includes an ad for Hall’s Catarrh Cure, a testimonial, and mentions damage from a northeasterner on New England coast and a fire at the governor’s mansion in Kentucky. Also a Sacramento Bee anecdote about relief from Trib liniment and ads for De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve and Hood’s Sarsaparilla.
In Winnemucca Nevada February 18 a daughter was born to the wife of William Coulter.
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