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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1895
Page
3
A miscellany of Reno and Winnemucca items reports new buildings rising in Reno, residents moving, a marriage in railroad circles, and locals traveling to Golconda. Mines and water issues, a Virginia City gold yield, Alaska Yukon and San Francisco trials, and a Winnemucca visitor with a colorful outfit are also described.
A Pinto Indian named Joe Diaz known as American Joe was killed at Bishop about two weeks ago in a drunken debauch. Suspected killer Patrick Connors is described as a cold blooded tramp boastful of shifting constantly and lacking funds. The note mentions Mrs Santian's murder near Carson valley and Connors claims of presence. The Nevada Weather Service June Review is praised for its concise, improved publication with richer weather and crop data.
A San Francisco dispatch reports the Transcontinental association received a Portland Oregon proposal to set carload rates for canned and picketed horse meat from Portland to all U S cities. The note follows a live horse rate filing from Arizona to Portland. James Stewart known as Captain Paul Webb is alive in Spokane with a broken back. Kane actors plan a benefit and two will travel to McMinnville Oregon. Southern Pacific may forego a $25 000 annual saving by not filling a general steward appointment. possible successors are Curtis or Pillmare.
David Oldham, a Baptist deacon and accomplice in the Ukiah Mendocino stage robbery, was found guilty after a crowded trial. Judge McGarvey sentenced him to twelve years in Folsom, denouncing his hypocrisy and saying no reform is possible for a man who wears a church image while committing theft.
Jerome B. Frank president of North Western Cyanide Denver and A G Higbee of St Louis visited Galena with samples. They examined mines belonging to Higbee Blossom and Ramdohr and expect to push development if samples meet standards. The Galena camp may see renewed activity and capital interest soon.
The Carson Appeal reprints an Elko Independent note arguing the pardon refusal may be justified. It cites residents who recall Cosgrove’s murder and asserts trial jurors believed he was guilty. The piece emphasizes consistency of published facts and defends the original reporting.
Sunday school at 104. Ep worth league at 6 4 P M preaching at 11 a m and 7 45 r m Evening Subject Fenmbury Hi Preachers Brows Pastor
Stocks and mining news say the Comstock market is quiet while the Hale and Norcross case awaits ruling. The Virginia Enterprise notes Brunswick lode activity is steady with water power questions shaping plans for hoisting works. If water power proves viable, an eight to ten inch pipe may run to the ridge. otherwise a two inch line. Engineer Haist is preparing the proposal for a formal report.
A brief notes that Pullman denies raising wages claiming only steady work increased earnings. Also: H D Wise of the Ninth Infantry will bicycle from Willets Point to San Francisco to test bicycle models for army use, changing machines every 150 miles over six weeks. A Washington wife disciplining her husband for flirting by riding in open cars with a baby is also reported.
R H Cowles announces sale of his Wadsworth general merchandise store building stock goodwill and related assets for cash. The business is prosperous with fresh goods and the reason is to devote time to other industries. Call on Cowles at Wadsworth for details. Hall's Catarrh Cure ad offers $100 reward for incurable cases with testimonials and price per bottle.
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