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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1897
Page
3
The report lists station readings with mean barometer at 25.50 inches and temperatures from 40 to 75 degrees. Wind toward the west, max 20 mph, with no precipitation in the past 44 hours. March 1 temperature 02 degrees M. BE. WIM, Agent Weather Bureau.
Reports recount a violent incident in Musen valley near Yerington where two white youths Charles Genzel and Cy Logan allegedly attacked two Piute girls while a brother tried to rescue his sister. One Piute, Jiminy, died days later. Logan and Genzel fled but were later arrested nearby. Piute and white residents fear retaliation though authorities plan prosecutions. Also noted are Carson arena preparations and a Knights of Pythias meeting notice.
A collage of items notes George Berk returning from San Francisco and Westfall visiting Lovelock, celebrating President Woodruff age 90, and a senate schedule shift. It mentions schoolteacher Miss O'Donnell, stage travels, county business, an extradition case of Frank Butler, a hunting accident in Virginia City, labor warnings in Raodsburg, and Judge McKenna headed to Washington. Leadville mine reports rich assays, McKinley birthday, and historical president ages. Also posted are old postal notices and a list of unclaimed ads for March 1, 1897.
T A Burns was fatally shot Friday night at W D Morey’s Paradise valley ranch by William Muffler a half breed Indian. Burns had come to take the children from Burns’s estranged wife and the house was locked when Muffler warned him off. Burns forced entry and Muffler fired hitting Burns in the chest. Muffler surrendered to the constable. Burns had a long troublesome reputation and past clashes with locals.
A humorous Carson City letter from February 27 1897 recounts local banter about Sam Davis Fitzsimmons and Corbett, a governor in mock politicking, and the social scene around pugilists. It describes overcoats gifts, dog duties, and editorial pride in newspaper and public spectacle.
A fragmentary Winnemucca page contains social chatter about theater goers and local entertainers, a veiled libel warning, a hotel sale notice for Carsey Story Hotel, and an advertisement praising Syrup of Figs for ladies. Names include Miss Minnie Huff and Miss Mabel Carleton with comments on performances.
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh in all stages, describing constitutional treatment and internal use to reach blood and mucous surfaces. It offers $100 for any case it fails to cure and urges readers to contact C. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo, Ohio.
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