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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1899
Page
2
An old newspaper ad lists daily office location at Bridge and Fourth streets. Subscription options include six months, three months by mail, and weekly rates for Winnemucca delivery.
Weather of 44 hours to July 11 notes 8 am 2.0K barometer 49 F max 0 F min 69 F mean 6 degree normal wind SW 0.00 inches precipitation. July 12 high 61 above zero. Hayden weather bureau note urges subscribers to notify if missed.
A kaleidoscope of era topics covers American troops dying in the Philippines and Cuba from yellow fever, Canadian police in Alaska, Kentucky convention tensions, Dreyfus documents disputed by Daniel Times, railroads pursuing treaties, a New Hampshire civil service probe, and public sentiment on enlistment. The Shamrock relies on a dry dock as the Columbia speeds toward the cup defense, signaling continuing American maritime prominence.
The piece notes Britain's South Africa war preparations provoke Transvaal supporters. It argues England aims to seize multiple territories at once, likening to an Alaska grab and Transvaal theft. It also reports a press correction asserting Secretary Alger did not resign and the Administration has no plan to ask or imply resignation, calling for sympathy for the Administration.
Thrifty Cuban merchants faced authorities stepping in to fix fair prices on necessities amid exorbant charges. The piece argues ignorant mobs and self government doubts aside, many Americans would welcome a trial for price- gouging rings likened to robberies against Americans and Cubans alike.
In Los Angeles prominent educators led by Dr. D. Jordan of Stanford urged a National University to become the top authority on education and letters. They argued such an institute would settle questions of English spelling and language development, similar to France’s Institute, and would guide printers and officials who now vary in usage.
The article notes Nicholas III inviting subjects to mourn the late Grand Duke George and questions why Russians should feel grief over losing a royal parasite. It suggests a disinterested observer might see such deaths as favorable to Russian sentiment due to removal of royal influence.
An ex cavalry sergeant recounts Apache attempts to crack the paymaster’s safe near two forts in Arizona. The 7000-dollar, 460-pound, fireproof box withstood rocks, fire, and gunpowder, ending up in a creek bed after a lengthy chase. The safe was recovered months later with all funds intact despite heat and water damage.
Secretary Wilson announces an eligible register for scientific aid in the Department of Agriculture. Applicants must be college graduates aided by US land or money grants, file by August 1 with details on studies, work, and a self-published thesis or equivalent literature. Two-year limit, salary up to 40 monthly, field work near home, not a Washington desk. Colorado agricultural students urged to apply.
Readers travel from the coast to insert their names in the Examiner by paying ten cents into the Dewey fund. Governor Geer of Oregon welcomed Oregon maps returned from the Philippines, praising the brave Webfoot state troops and the chief executive who granted the honor.
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