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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1898
Page
2
The piece notes 7,988,000 fewer cattle than four years ago with 63,095,568 in 1894. It cites a fourteen year rise of 23,000,000 and a 1,860,307 drop from 1892, attributing the decline mainly to range or ranch cattle and German opposition to meat imports.
The Washington Post Office rules a writer may reclaim his letter by proving authorship to the sending postmaster. A letter may be recalled by telegram before delivery, even after arrival, since the government acts as the writer’s agent in transit.
Spain stated its reply to the Paris peace commission aligns with a strong argument against the American offer of 20 million dollars. Despite opposing positions, Spain decided to avoid further bloodshed and disorder and would accept the American offer unconditionally, bowing to the victor’s power.
A French official decries Americas role in Eastern Asia as Europe fears new power dynamics after the Paris peace treaty. Washington plans to muster out about 30 000 volunteers amid expected peace soon, with no Philippine troop withdrawals unless replacements occur.
Luncheon for Collis P. Huntington and Russell Sage costs 10 cents daily. Huntington pays for a bowl of bread and milk, while Sage dines free at the Western Union lunch set out by the telegraph company in which he is a heavy stockholder.
A Mies Ache and Mr. Payne wed in Arkansas recently. The report notes confusion over names, suggesting the bride’s handling of naming may be problematic.
A brief note announces the Silver Slave and Bulletin priced at 25 cents weekly for home delivery, signaling a newspaper offer or subscription option.
The grand jury indicted Thos Freehill on grand larceny in a cattle dispute with his brother Pat. Charges arise from brand disputes and an attempted sale of cattle to A C House at Cherry Creek. Thos pleaded not guilty. case continued to next term.
Notice to all persons interested in the estate of Joseph Germain deceased. The Second Judicial District Court of Nevada Humboldt County requires attendance at Winnemucca courthouse on December 1, 1898 at o'clock AM to show cause why a distribution order should not be made. Dated November 21, 1898. GEO. E. MILLER, Clerk. By J. T. Dunn, Deputy.
Notice to all interested in the estate of George R B Walker deceased to appear before the District Court in Humboldt County at Winnemucca on December 7 at 10 a m to show cause why a distribution order should not be made. Dated November 21, 1808. GEO E MILLER, Clerk. By J T Dunn, Deputy. nov 25th.
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