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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1896
Page
3
Local notes report brassy band formed at DeLamar and Constable Vaughn arriving from Golconda. Residents travel to Paradise and Mill City for family matters and shippers move cattle and barley to western markets. Artist George Du Maurier dies in London. Church dedication planned in Paradise with locals traveling. Delamar schoolhouse nears completion. local jokes about delinquent subscribers.
The article extols William Jennings Bryan as a devoted campaigner, asserting his 250 speeches and 10,000 miles traveled reflect a sacred mission to defend farmers and wage earners against vast wealth and urban plutocracy. It frames him as Moses guiding a republic from corporate power to restore freeholder strength. The piece praises faith in the people and the cause, urging strength to persevere to purge plutocratic influence.
G W B Hale Populist national committeeman for Virginia writes Thomas E Watson urging withdrawal from the presidential ticket. He argues fusion could aid reform and Sewall’s election. He notes a Southern vote preference but says Hale would prefer Sewall, who would support the platform and monetary policy. The letter warns staying on the ticket jeopardizes the cause. A separate New Haven dispatch reports alleged rail road murder of tramps by brakemen.
Dr. W. H. Porter, a dentist, will be in Winnebucca on or about November 1, 1896, prepared to perform dental work for residents.
Merchant Rosenbaum of Omaha Nebraska was refused citizenship papers in district court for failing to name the number of representatives each state has in Congress. Judge Scott, noted for an arbitrary bench, presided and dismissed the case after Rosenbaum admitted lack of study on all questions. The article recalls a similar event about teachers certificates in Nevada. Also mentions Syrup of Figs as safe for ladies, Hall's Catarrh Cure and endorsements, and a note about new groceries and Utah crabapple cider sold at the Palace.
The national Silver party appeals to Nevada voters to donate at least a dollar to support speakers and silver literature. Funds go to National Treasurer W. P. St. John for the party’s educational work. The Silver State and local committees will publish contributors and amounts.
Notice states the European restaurant opposite the passenger depot in Winnemucca is now owned by new operators who will honor bills up to October 1. Former owners Butch Fong and Sam will be paid for outstanding debts. Local notices also list hotel sales, medical debts collection, dentist visits, tomato pickling offers, and an advertisement for Chamberlain's Pain Balm via W A Brown.
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