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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1899
Page
2
Historical clipped summary notes July Fourth celebrations across Nevada and abroad. Mentions Pacific coast readers in San Francisco and Havana reports, a weather forecast update, and local prosperity notes in Humboldt County. References to war, independence, and American triumphs amid a boom in mining and agriculture.
The writer notes that the organization of a volunteer army for a conquest in the Philippines has not aroused the same publicity or patriotic enthusiasm as the movement to fight Spain. The piece questions why these differences exist and observes varying levels of public engagement.
The report cites drought and famine in Colorado and Wyoming, tornados in Kansas and Nebraska, and strikes in the East, arguing Nevada remains a safe haven for people and business. It notes growing legal action between Idaho miners, county authorities, state authorities, and mill owners, with an outcome expected to set a national precedent.
Pan American Exposition planned for Buffalo New York from May first to November first 1901 with authorized capital of 2 5 million bonds up to 2 million federal appropriation 506000 and New York State 200000. Nevada urged to exhibit and attract eastern visitors while Bakersfield California touts exceptional heat and a controversial bear fight stunt halted by authorities.
State of Nevada announces under the 21st century act that a list of lands selected for patent is open to public inspection at the United States Land Office in Carson City Nevada. Inspections and protests against the claims for tract or subdivision based on higher value for grazing than agriculture must be filed within sixty days with the Register and Receiver for report to Washington. The notice lists subdivided tracts in specified sections and confirms publication by the Kelley State Land Register of Nevada.
The New York Journal claims credit for Dewey's advancement and lampoons a feud with Admiral Von Diedrichs. Reports from Alaska mention a pack train with a million dollars in gold reaching Dawson, while Seattle Boston and London peg the sum near two million. Commentary notes shifting views on the Mongolian question and Filipino feelings, with Californians’ sympathy toward islanders hinted.
Carson City Nevada May 1 1408 notice that lands selected under Act of Congress are open to inspection. Protest or contest against claims based on mineral value will be filed with the United States Land Office in Carson City. Subdivisions listed include unnamed quarter sections and state land tracts with dates of initial inspection.
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