Nevada silver state and politics in the 1890s
The Silver State notes weather observations at Carson and Humboldt counties linking copper prospects to looming political debates. It covers McKinley’s choice of volunteer officers, Neall’s court-mmartial, Nevada senators’ influence in Washington, and General Henderson’s suspected party loyalty over policy positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Neall
Jones
Stewart
Nevada
Washington
Senate
Carson
No Reply From Expansionists Sinks Their Philippine Justifications
A critique argues expansionist defenses for taking the Philippines fail under history and liberty ideals. It cites public censorship, anti expansion talk, and disloyal names while praising American troops and Filipino resilience in facing disease and climate. It stresses that Aguinaldo fights for liberty, not American pressure.
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Philippines
America
California
Aguinaldo
United States
Atkinson
General Otis
Otis
Manila
Congressional Record
Valley Forge
Mberty
Dream of empire and the wake of freedom
A poem reflecting on war, empire, and liberty set across battlefield imagery and political yearning. It invokes Hastings Caesar Macedonian kings and Franklin urging liberty, contrasting rulers and the dreaming nations seeking freedom beyond home borders. Written in a late 19th century voice, it critiques imperial ambition and champions universal freedom.
Admiral Sampson and the Santiago Victory Controversy
Critics mock Admiral Sampson for his pretensions after the Santiago victory. The Treasury Controller blocks pay until Congress confirms his advancement, while public opinion side with Admiral Schley as the true hero. A note ends with Humboldt County’s sale to Kisemann Bros. of Boston attracting Eastern money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Sampson
Santiago
Schley
Treasury
Smpson
Congress
Aulet
Humboldt County
Kisemann Bros
Boston
The Cliff Dwellers found near Good Hope Utah
Charles E. Clinton of Salt Lake City recounted discovering a cliff dwellers village four miles from Good Hope on the Colorado River in San Juan county Utah. He detailed a perilous ascent to a plateau where sandstone huts lay in rows with cottonwood trees, mummies in five huts, a central stream, and a burying ground. Clinton and J B Telford of Osceola Nevada plan to lead a thorough exploration of the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Clinton
Salt Lake City
Tribune
Good Hope
Colorado River
San Juan County
Utah
Graves Valley
Good Hope Bar
Mysterious Canyon
Stomach Bitters Promoted for Digestive Health
An old ad copy touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for dizziness indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims the product cleanses the system tones the stomach and improves health for men and women with a request to ensure the brand stamp on the bottle neck.
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Nixon
Ofice
Onrner Bridge
Fourth Streets
Carriat
Whonemurca
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San Franciano
Newenen Acd Agers
Wienemneen
Weather Bureau Report
Hayden
Observer Weather Bureau
Charles B. Brown
Cuba
New York
Pacific
San Francisco
Columbia
Coller
General Henderson
Iowa
Henderson
Hebderson
DREAM
Eustace Collinan
Hastings
Caive
Caesar
Warren
Franklin
Hood
Princer
MMILL
Superior Accommodations
Mercia
Tranatent
D. J. Hadley
Winnemucca
Nev
Neh
Alaska
Ean Kapp
Street
Saratoga
Oregon
Mar Earont
Eheen
Anderson
G. B. Brown
Schlitz
Kentux Heer
Schlitz XXX Porter
John Diehl
Castle Gate
N. Owen
Upper
WMS. Bonniel
Golconda
Los
Wm. Owsley
Eschler Building
Alway
Corr
MPR
Tarate
Shoobert Beale
Wool Commission Merchants
Sansome
Spain
Nevara
Hostetter
A. Ruckteschler
Innemucca, Nevada
J.H. Hoyt
Moress, Wiasemeces
B. Reinhart & O's
Ign
Pr Vier
Erelning
THE
First National Bank
Tim
Bustivas
Marchante
IFE
Steral
MIDE
WERG
JF. Cum Fh, Busch A. Thes
Eagle Drug Store
Brown Bros
Wrid
Winnemucch Nevada
Winnemucca Bottling Works
Short Bros
Prope
Winnemucca, Nevada
Milwaukee Beer
M. Hofman
Golgonda Hot Springs Hotel
Lek
Root
Ole
Galvonda
Anaconda
Montana
Golconda Hotel CO. Ly
Lessee
Aldi Sur
Bottling Works
G.A. Krenkel
Prop
Waukesha
Mm. B. Staunton
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