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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1899
Page
2
Weather data from Wrewemucca Station for 24 hours ending 5:09 local time. Mean barometer 5034 inches. Maximum temperature 8 degrees, minimum 26 above zero, mean 87 degrees. Prevailing wind W. Precipitation 0.00. Forecast min Feb 17 25 above zero. Observer B Aukerman.
Beef prices jump amid shrinking supplies in Reno and Humboldt counties. California reports few cattle outside Miller & Lux ranches as Eastern buyers pull stock north. San Francisco jobbers plan to source from Colorado and nearby states, with storms reducing runs. Cattle available in Reno Elko counties may total about 2300 in three months, risking higher wholesale prices.
Stockmen in the region estimate 900 to 1000 head of marketable cattle available. A San Francisco butcher owns 250 head and keeps them locally awaiting higher prices. Today 275 head were shipped to the coast, signaling beef may move from commodity to luxury status.
The Careen News reports Senator Stewart spoke on the Philippine proposition and, after his speech, nine senators remained in their seats. The piece questions how a Nevadan can be proud of a representative who fails to command attention, hinting at corruption among legislators who supported Stewart.
The Reno Journal reports Utah Senator Cannon urged lifting American politics to a higher plane at a Salt Lake City event last Thursday evening. Nevada's Stewart sent congratulations. dispatches were also addressed to Col, Cavin, Denton, Wallace and Gillespie, completing a humorous if critical tribute.
Zinc ore prices broke records as Galena Kansas and Joplin Webb City Missouri markets traded at 47 to 502 per ton. The Scott Mining and Smelting Company of Galena received a 50 per ton offer for its entire 90 day output, which was declined.
The senate committee on military affairs is deadlocked over the army reorganization bill due to the absence of Senator Proctor who holds the balance of power and is in Cuba. The bill will be reported.
The Denver Post notes the New York Sun editor was invited to dinner during a recent White House visit, a sign of renewed interest in newspaper workers and their professional aims.
Careon News reports unclear signals as Frank Can and non of Utah face endorsement questions from Senator Stewart amid a tense Utah Senate race.
The Quay conspiracy trial is set for February 27. Trib remains clean and leaves no further issues.
Mary R. Kreukel appointed executrix of the last will and testament of G. A. Krenkel deceased by the Firth Judicial District Court Humboldt County Nevada. Executrix Mary R. Kreukel dated this notice February 19 19. The notice appears at Humboldt County Nevada.
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