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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1901
Page
2
The Silver State Winnemucca announces daily operations except Sundays with subscription rates by mail for one year six months three months and weekly carrier delivery in Winnemucca. Mail and business communications should be sent to The Silver State Winnemucca.
Weather Bureau at Wienemocca Station reports 24‑hour conditions with mean barometer 30.04 inches, max 4 degrees, min 5 below, mean 14, normal 52. wind from the west. no precipitation. Forecast: fair tonight, warmer Wednesday. Also notes: Democratic Senators demand quorum in Senate amid ship subsidy debate. Kansas liquor dealers warned against tar and feather threats to Mrs Nation. 1904 presidential candidate chatter. Standard Oil dividend of 20 per share totaling 20 million on 100 million capital. shares now 815, previously 420 two years ago.
The Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections reports a unanimous bill to forbid corporations engaged in interstate or foreign commerce national banks or federally chartered bodies from contributing to campaigns. Penalties include a $5,000 fine for corporations and $1,000 for each officer stockholder and employee.
Hon. Thomas B. Reed tells the Washington Post he has retired from political life and is now a New York lawyer devoting his time to business. He notes many politicians remain to solve the country’s vexing problems.
Miss Julia Marlowe, famed actress, signed a 1900 1901 season contract with Charles Frohman containing an anti marriage clause inserted by General Manager Charles Dillingham. Dillingham now regrets the clause and proposed marriage to Marlowe, who declined due to the anti marriage provision.
A Marshall Michigan man tried a prank by touching the barber’s hand with a lit cigarette end during a shave. The alcohol mix ignited and his own head lit up like a torch, leaving him needing no more haircuts soon.
England increases forces to 30000 as the fighting Boers resist. reports say over 200000 soldiers already there struggle to subdue undrilled Boer farmers. The conflict tests endurance and home defense spirit, with a costly outcome anticipated despite expected eventual victory.
The Independent contends the insurance law passed over the Governor’s veto will injure the state. It notes insurers already curb writing policies on personal property and building coverage, warning it may drive insurers from the state. The paper urges repeal, arguing honest policyholders would not benefit and fire losses would go unprotected.
The Nevada liniment Trib hails One Minute Cough Cure as the prompt effective remedy for grippe weakness and prostration. It claims to prevent consumption when used early and to cure quickly, with Brown Bros. as makers.
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