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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1899
Page
2
The edition records Nevada weather forecasts with temperatures and wind, plus a digest of national issues. It notes Democratic and reform themes, press sensationalism, and political comments including Dewey’s proposed Washington residence, Mayor Van Wyck, and the Chinese Christianization remark. It also mentions a Reno speech by Dr Francis E Clark and a serial of sensational crime and spiritualist cases.
The Nevaia TXLAY paper laments political critique and calls for unity in pursuing state business. It urges every resident to advance commerce, industry, and investment, stressing Nevadans’ stake in mineral wealth and agricultural fertility as the nation’s richest future.
The Transvaal policy and Boer history are reviewed, praising President Kruger’s leadership and detailing conflicts with Britain from the 1877 onwards, including the Jameson Raid and its aftermath. The piece notes British distrust, Kruger’s diplomacy strength, and looming tensions as copper mining demand grows in Nevada and the wider copper boom.
A sensational description contrasts British disarmament of Chinese troops with American and Cuban actions. It notes General Panetan, once with the Twentieth Kansas, denying political ambitions while military exploits allegedly boost his standing. The piece argues soldiers can rival carpetbag politicians in building capital from conflict.
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