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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1899
Page
2
A Nevada paper page notes weather data for May with temperatures and barometer readings, plus editorials praising Admiral Dewey, praising Colonel Funston, and urging robust U S action in the Philippines and against Spain. It critiques the sphere of influence concept in China and defends soldiers’ mail rights while discussing Nevada’s mineral wealth and Klondike prospects.
The essay notes a Salt Lake City gathering of Utah sheepmen and sheepherders where W L Pickard urged ore prospecting. A sample ore from a herder ran 40 percent copper, signaling vast West riches and rising copper demand. It cites Golconda copper croppings and Nevada mineral prospects drawing Eastern capital. Germany urges Philippines policy restraint while warning Washington. The piece hints German interests pressuring U S, and questions Administration response.
The passage condemns the slaughter in Samoa, contrasting Stevenson’s gentle, just character with the cruelty of English and American forces. It critiques the European and American rush for gain causing misery and destruction among Samoan men, women, and children.
The cattle business is set to expand in the State over the coming years. Cattle shipments from Mexico have nearly ceased while Texas herds move westward into Del iforely as Eastern California demand fades. Agriculturists push onto vast Western ranges and farms begin replacing great pastures, signaling a potential monopoly where profitable. Nevada ranges produce the best beer, and national recognition grows for the industry’s benefit to the State.
Under and by virtue of an execution from the Second Judicial District Court of Nevada Humboldt County the Sheriff of Humboldt County Nevada will sell at public auction the right title and interest of the defendant in a quartz mill and related machinery including 22 pieces of testing equipment and machine oil. The sale to be held at the Winnemucca courthouse on May 15 1875 for lawful United States money to satisfy the judgment with costs interest and fees. Sheriff R E Mead Dated April 29 1875.
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