18 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1899
Page
1
London reports the Transvaal crisis deepens as President Kruger’s reply to Chamberlain signals a firm, unyielding stance. Financial markets show anxiety with gold and stock prices sliding amid fears of war and a disrupted gold supply from the Rand mines.
The Interior Department has only a telegram from Governor Thomas confirming reported crossings by Uintah Indians from their Utah reserve onto the Colorado border. Officials say some Indians have left the reservation on a hunting expedition and the Uintah agent will be notified to return the wanderers.
News from Honolulu reports Naval Commander Merry backs enlarging the harbor to double deep water area, with reclaimed marsh lands valued to finance the work. Washington orders Ruhlen to condemn crown lands at Kahauiki and Leilehua totaling 2,274 acres for military use. Transport City of Puebla resumes Manila voyage after earlier racial tensions aboard. United States transport Leewin arrives with cavalry for Manila, ten days from San Francisco.
Paris September 18 The Senate held a high court of justice to try twenty two politicians including De Montcourt De Roulede Marcel Habert the Band Baron Devaux and Jules Guerin on conspiracy against the government. The Procurator General read the long indictment from 2:25 until 8:40 PM before the Senate entered secret session. The court will likely reassemble this afternoon to decide preliminaries and adjourn for a month.
A group led by Governor Lowndes Senator Wellington Major Maister of Baltimore and General Felix Agnus submitted a formal protest to the President against assigning Rear Admiral Schley to command the South Atlantic station arguing it did not reflect the dignity or service he rendered in the Spanish American War. The protest was voluntary and presented without Schley’s knowledge and the President listened but gave no indication of his decision.
London Sept 18 The steamer Dunrae formerly the Alexia carrying Captain Coste and eleven men sank after foundering off Elba in the Mediterranean. The vessel last reported at Marseilles August 8 from New Orleans. Part of the crew were saved per the first dispatch.
Folkestone reports say Mme Dreyfus and children will dwell in England if her husband surrenders. Maitre Labor and Mme Dreyfus were seen at Folkestone, with Labori moved by public support. The Silver State item notes Dewey holidays proclaimed in New York and Albany.
Chicago serves as campaign hub as the Democratic Central Committee outlines plans for the 1900 race. G Johnson of Kansas to direct operations with ex Governor Stone and J G Johnson among attendees. Finance and press committees convened to discuss reorganizing press agents and local paper cooperation.
Cattle receipts across major markets show steady to firm conditions. Chicago reports 23 000 cattle and 18 000 sheep with mixed prices for steers cows and feeders. Kansas City Omaha and Denver also show steady demand with varied beef and sheep values. Wheat and barley in San Francisco and Denver futures show firmness with noted cash prices and exchange rates.
Beactions condemning the Dewi verdict were introduced at the first meeting of the Metheelist Winktere conference of Chicago. The session passed without a position as revolutions feature the world crying for justice at Wehabla of the French toward Preylas.
Major TR Jones, former Manila Quartermaster, reports from the Coptic via Hong Kong and Yokohama. He predicts 50,000 American troops must stay on Luzon for ten years to maintain peace, with actual fighting likely under six weeks after mass landing. Lt J Donaldson and Cpl R Woodworth arrive aboard with leave.
The British America's Cup challenger Shamrock starts a trial spin from Sandy Hook Bay in light five mile breeze. Repairs include a broken gaff fixed and a new longer spinnaker pole. Erin follows ten minutes later with Lipton and Pier aboard. Shamrock shows higher bow and adjusted ballast as she sails toward the Jersey shore.
Washington September 18 Partial arrangements have been made for a dinner the president will give Admiral Dewey. It will be held in October in the State dining room with prominent navy and army officers and government officials. A few invitations have gone out and no diplomatic corps members will attend.
The War Department announced July receipts for the Philippine islands totaling 2,745,?45 with 391,147 from Manila customs, 23,111 from Ilocos customs, 31,043 from Cebu customs, and 106,226 in internal revenue. Additional sums came from provincial court fines, water rents, market and slaughterhouse receipts, and related sources.
Renoites push for a Reno day at the State Fair and a mass meeting tonight to arrange reception for the Nevada Cavalry troop returning from the Philippines. Mr. and Mrs. Morton Lindley return to Golconda from Chicago. Mrs. Lindley has fully recovered. State Land Office receipts for the week ending September 16 show 1,461.38 in interest and contract payments. Elko elopement rumor unverified by Elko papers. Moorman, Reno University athlete, may miss football this season due to cralgia. Coach Dickson appointed to lead Nevada State University football, arrives from Pennsylvania with welcome. For rent: Capital restaurant on Bridge Street near courthouse. inquire BK Crook at Capital Logging House, Angel.
State's Attorney Fowler filed a murder complaint against the arrested men led by Beush's mine incident. A preliminary hearing is expected late this afternoon at the courthouse, with prisoners under guard.
Secretary of the Treasury Gage travels from Washington to Arizona via Chicago and plans a Grand Canyon visit before returning for a October 9 meeting with the President. Meanwhile riots at Carterville Illinois involve non union miners, deaths, arrests and looming tension as troops maintain order and investigations proceed.
This morning Ace, a Chinese character known as Ace who runs a laundry near the railroad, collapsed while carrying a bundle on his back and fell near the First National Bank. Dr. William Lele diagnosed a severe back sprain from overloading and Ace’s condition improved later.
A district court session today handles probate matters while Local County Recorder Hill files for transport of securities to United States Trust Company in New York. The Board of County Commissioners and Board of Equalization meet to review various items, including railway fees totaling nearly five dollars. Nearby, Rev George H Greenfield delivers an introductory sermon to the Aberne congregation at the M B Charedi. A horse theft report seeks information leading to a reward for locating a black and white horse with distinct markings.
In Anighty of Pytting the Tege Wet meets at Crstie hell Meaney to discuss the Rank of Knight. Visiting members are asked to be present at Welock shen. By order of C OG and B B Winfrey RL 8.
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