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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1899
Page
2
The Silver State by George S Nixon announces subscription options and rates, with parcel mail and weekly pricing. It covers distribution through Palace Motel News Stand and principal dealers across Nevada, including advertising and subscription details.
Weather Bureau report outlines 24 hour conditions with temperature and wind details. Nevada topics cover Reno Wheelmen, Carnegie Steel hours debate, Elko volunteers reception, Red Cross action, and Nevada volunteers sailing on the 24th toward San Francisco amid Western patriotism.
The Hoon case describes a private in the Ninth Infantry who forged a letter of recommendation to General Otis, was court-martialed, and received due honorable discharge and one year in prison. Public outrage followed, with Ohio Governor Bushnell likening it to Dreyfus and urging a pardon. The piece argues both sides deserve hearing before judgment and notes that officials can err in opinions.
The Elkin Independent argues Nevada should promote its assets and lower tax rates to attract capital and settlers. It cites Storey and Lander tax disparities, praises Humboldt’s potential, and urges development like a Humboldt canal, Lovelock beet factory, Golconda mine, and manufacturing. It notes Manila reports that Aguinaldo may negotiate release of American prisoners, including two Nevada men.
An old newspaper ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla with claims of health benefits and a testimonial about curing a dry hacking cough. Separately a dissolution of the Poulin and Larivere blacksmithing partnership is announced, Felix Poulin succeeding to the business and handling all claims, witnessed by Louis Larivere with notary public acknowledgment dated September 11, 1899.
Governor Sadler and Controller Davis testified at the Washoe county Board of Equalization meeting. They called for reforms to achieve equalized taxation across the state and to ensure property is assessed at true cash value. The governor vowed to challenge the county’s entire assessment roll and proposed a joint review with the Attorney General and State Controller, with a meeting set for next Monday at 10 o'clock.
Notice for publication in Carson City Nevada dated September 14 1899 states Steel Cady heir of Fred Cady deceased has filed for final proof on his homestead claim No 466 for parts of section 5 town 47 north range 38 east M D M before the Register and Receiver October 27 1899 at Fort McDermit witnesses Randall Sage James D Minor Robert Wilkinson and E F Mulaney.
Mrs Estes, tied to the Moher-McKenzie cattle theft, was arrested Monday evening in Cargon. Attorney Dupuis acted for her, bail was set at 1000, Otto Schultz and Chas Kelly posted it, releasing her until a preliminary hearing yesterday morning. Mrs Ertee insists on her innocence.
To contractors and builders bids are invited for a building on Bridge Street Winnemucen. Plans and specs are available at the Up-to-Date Saloon Busch building Winnemucea. Bids due by Wednesday September 20th 1899.
Gardnerville Record reports the hunt for Joe Pete, accused slayer of Willie Dannberg, ongoing with no success. Washoe chiefs’ council reportedly has not ordered or planned to capture the fugitive, while officers stay vigilant and citizens follow clues. James Sloan, administrator, Sa|
Notice in the Fifth Judicial District Court Humboldt County Nevada in the matter of John H Hoppin deceased. The court sets Tuesday September 26 1899 at 10 AM in Winnemucca to show why an order should not authorize sale of real estate by the executrix. Interested parties may contest. Dated September 4 1899. J T Dunn Clerk C D Mackay Deputy Clerk.
The Board of County Commissioners of Humboldt County Nevada will receive sealed bids until 12 o'clock M on October 2, 1899 for graveling one mile of the Toll Road from the south end sign board toward north for a wagon road at least 12 inches thick. The board may reject all bids. Address Clerk Board of County Commissioners Whnemucca Nev. T. Cunn Clerk. D Mackay Deputy.
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