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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1899
Page
4
Secretary Jivot says enough ships can send troops to Manila by Christmas. Quartermaster has vessel options to replace ships under repair on the Atlantic coast. Thomas may sail October 15 and Logan by November 1. A typhoon delays volunteers with heavy rainfall reported. Tennessee units detained south by the storm.
Boston September 20 Preparations for the Massachusetts Democratic State Convention are nearly complete. George Fred Williams chairs the resolutions committee as work begins on the platform. Delegates to the National Democratic Convention are expected to be elected smoothly with Alex B. Bruce of Lawrence likely a gubernatorial candidate and Boward J. Slattery of Framingham a possible lieutenant governor candidate.
John L. Hann Whief of Police at Dalton Georgia was shot and killed today by three moonshiners he was pursuing. A posse of 125 men started in pursuit of the murderers.
Wayne McVeagh counsel for Captain Carter arranged with the Attorney General for a final hearing on Wednesday next, signaling nearing closure of the Carter case as of September 20 from Washington.
New York Sept 20 The Assembly Committee probing municipal departments deepens inquiry into the Ramapo Water Company and its proposed 200 million contract with the city. H C Ingraham, counsel for Ramapo, testifies about contract differences and cannot name stockholders. Attempts to reveal engineer Nostrand fail. General J Collis, ex NYC Public Works commissioner, recounts being approached about the water supply while in office.
Multiple brief items report an Alaska tremor shattering a glacier near Taku and depositing tons of ice. Other items note sugar market dips, threshing underway in Paradise Valley, arrests for drunkenness, ore found at Kennedy mines, cattle shipments to Reno, lumber deliveries, and livestock trades.
E Brown came from Willow Point yesterday afternoon. William Corbel arrived from southern Oregon. LV Button came from the west yesterday afternoon on No 3. D Cordano returned from San Francisco. James Darnes Kennedy township justice is in town. A R Holcomb arrived yesterday afternoon on No 4 from Salt Lake City. B Goldsmith of San Francisco arrived from the west yesterday afternoon. E Rawle arrived from Colass Cal yesterday and is registered at Winnemacea hotel. Mrs D R Tucker arrived from Portland Oregon and is stopping at Winnemaces hotel. S K Swain and J Borne returned from a visit to the Black Bird mine in CW I district. J T Duman Sage returned today from a trip in the northern part of the county. EA Reinhart left for Paradise to look after the interests of E Reinhart Co. A McNaughton Willow Point at Samp carne rived yesterday afternoon and is in the department the engin the lumber that is to be Point.
A witness disputes Ramapo Company claims of sole supply noting thirty-arehilet gallons of water stored in New York. General Collie testifies that during Strong's administration asphalt contracts were altered to end a monopoly. Hammond, the cumulative subpoena, indicates Ramapo personnel sought Engineer Nostrand and Secretary Lamont for the past week amid ongoing inquiries.
The Bilver State leased wire reports Sept 20 markets with cattle receipts at Chicago Kansas City and Omaha showing steady to weak tones across beef steers cows and heifers stockers and feeders and lambs with price ranges. San Francisco Denver and New York notes cover grains copper and exchange values.
Four people died and several were seriously injured when a northbound passenger train collided with a freight near Kansas City. The deceased include engineer Charles Rider and passenger D Marlson, with an unknown burning man identified only as burned beyond recognition. Injured include Fred W Laker, JL Halleck, Fred A Smith, J W Haissett and others. A second report notes yellow fever cases rising at Key West and New Orleans conditions, while Caceras resigns to face trial for Heurreaux’s assassination.
A broad statewide digest reports on diverse happenings from multiple counties, including political developments, economic activity, and community updates. It highlights initiatives, public meetings, infrastructure progress, and notable official actions affecting residents and local governments.
Constable Walsh yesterday placed Dock Fennell in the county jail after arrest in Lovelock on an attempted assault charge. Fennell, a barber, was found guilty Monday and sentenced to four months. He protests innocence, claiming he tried to separate a dispute between two women when a cane struck him. Also appears an unrelated endorsement for Hall’s Catarrh Cure and testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio.
A gunman robbed the Bank of Palatine, wounding cashier F. J. Pubert and sparking a pursuit. A bystander, H. Plagge, tried to tackle the robber and was shot in the head. he survived. the robber was chased near town and jailed under guard. The account mirrors a chaotic city crime report with vivid names and locations.
A Kentucky dealer reports relief after one bottle of Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. W A Brown druggist sells the product. A St Louis resident testifies to long use and effectiveness of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs, colds, and whooping cough in children.
Three horses described as missing include a black branded M on the Init shoulder with a white hind foot and two stern grave with an M on the right hip, one slightly lame in the left forefoot. another branded with clubs on the left hip, brand dim, and a small split in one ear. Reward for information or return. Contact F. B. Bramlett, Golconda, Nevada. Return earns ten dollars, sept-18w1.
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