24 Nov 1899
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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1899
Page
1
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a health and beauty preservative for young mothers. It claims it aids in motherhood, nourishes infants, and reduces maternity discomfort, with testimonials and a notice about a free medical adviser book available via stamps to Dr. R. V. Pierce in Buffalo, N Y.
British forces under General Méthuen repelled Boer positions at Finchams Farm and captured two guns. Grenadier Guards and Northumberland Regiment led bayonet charges on hill positions, with cavalry pursuing Boers. Reported Boer losses run high, with 3,500 notables engaged and heavy fighting across multiple hills.
Government bonds total 11566900 dollars issued under the treasury offer. Battleship Kentucky’s trial run from Stratsmouth achieved 16 81 knots. Jas Davidson hanged at Austin for murder of George Enburg and wife. Pugilist Robert Fitzsimmons injures hand between doors in Jacksonville. Munroe Mirror presses damaged in a nocturnal act during a local town dispute. John W Mackay named director in Southern Pacific reorganization and confirms acceptance. Samoa reports another native crisis with preparations to land British sailors. First legal execution for criminal assault conducted in Darlington DC, with three men hanged for attacking Miss Josephine Lafferty. Turkeys and geese orders for Thanksgiving due by November 20.
The Tennessee Volunteers, mustered out on Wednesday, are leaving for their homes in detachments. A large number started last night or within the next day or two, traveling as individuals with no organized effort to stay together, though most will go in large detachments on special trains.
Canton Ohio company promotes the Best Incandescent Vapor Gas Lamps as a brilliant cheap light. Markets claim thousands sold and the largest factory of the kind in the world with exclusive territory offered to hustlers.
General Otis reports insurgent government collapse in Luzon with treasurer interior secretary and congress president in custody or hiding, Aguinaldo believed to be west of Bayambo. Banusta resigns from insurgent leadership and accepts judiciary post as congress and cabinet seem dispersed and likely to surrender.
Navy confirms Charleston wrecked after relief ship Culgoa reports her disappearance from Cavite Manila dated November 24. Officials believe she slid from a steep bank at the bar into deep water, ending any hope of salvage.
In Wilkes Barre on November 4, hundreds of wives and female relatives of striking miners marched through Nanticoke. A deputy was peppered in the eyes, deputies charged to recapture miners seized by the crowd, and blows were exchanged as women battled law enforcement.
A 26 cent package promises a one day cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. EB Grove’s signature appears on each box and druggists refund money if the product fails to cure.
An advertisement touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as improving complexion by cleansing the bowels liver and kidneys. The copy claims pure blood results from the product and lists prices of 25 and 50 cents at Eagle Drug Store.
The Ninth Circuit District of Nevada will sell mining claims at junction of Bolivia and Cottonwood Canyons in Churchill County. The London and Liverpool Claims cover about 4 acres. Royal George and Aetna add 23 acres. Assets include ore, plant, machinery, and related property of National Nickel Company and others. Sale set for November 9 at the Churchill County Courthouse in Stillwater. Located assets include Smelter Building and related equipment. Overall, a foreclosure sale to satisfy judgments with interest and costs.
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