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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1898
Page
3
Tonight features a cycle exhibition at Armory Hall and Edison’s invention display. Gulconda updates include new depot talk, eight soaphouses planned, and mayoral notes. commissioners in session set tax levies and hospital bids. A large nugget from Rock Hill mines valued at 87 dollars was found among Quong Hi workings.
Humboldt County Sheriff McDeid survived a 10:30 p m attack by Indian Joe Sioux while arresting Pinto Johnny at a hill camp near the old race track. Four shots fired to kill, one last shot aimed as the deputy fled. A posse and deputies hunted the suspect through the night as trains were watched. Joe Sioux remained at large.
The article notes arrests in Winnemucca Elko and DeLamar for selling liquor to Indians and warns stronger laws may be needed after past Indian killings linked to intoxication. It also describes a ballroom scene where altitude affects a dancer and a witty remark about pants.
Telegraphic news reports Spain purchasing a fine battleship from Chile and notes other global events. Deaths at Skaguay rise, possible U S ship purchases from Japan discussed, and Maine inquiry denial issued. An Empire Colorado mining accident. two miners killed. A Madrid comedy, In Old Madrid, to be staged March 10 at Armory hall, praised for steady laughter by Cincinnati Inquirer.
The Cineograph, Ellison's life size animated picture invention, will be shown for two hours at the cycle academy. Patrons praise its lifelike motion and gestures. Skating is free after the exhibition. Admission is 2, and children 15 cents.
Knights urged to attend the regular meeting at 8 oclock sharp with visiting members invited. Business of importance noted by C J Hin K of R and 8. Also includes distant subscription offers for Silver State and San Francisco Bulletin and an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and druggist sales.
An assortment of patent remedies and supplies is promoted. Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised for vitality and nerve support, with Hood's Pills as a liver tonic. Also advertised are Cascarets for constipation, No-To-Bac for quitting tobacco, and various medicines and elixirs. Local businesses announce wallpaper orders, paint shipments, leather goods, harness, and a semi annual clearance sale. Dr. H B McDonald to visit Winnemucca March 21 for two weeks.
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