06 Aug 1891
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Newspaper
Reno Evening Gazette
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1891
Page
1
The G A R national encampment closes amid many sessions and a major vote. John Palmer of New York wins the secret ballot for Commander in Chief after a tense, protracted process with strong New York support and last minute shifts.
Telegrams from Sofia report rumors that Bulgarian military authorities are preparing for war, though not confirmed. The same day a scale conference of green bottle manufacturers and workers at Patsure ends without an agreement.
At the People's Party Convention Hugh Cavanaugh was elected chairman and a platform adopted calling for taxation reform, abolition of National Banks, treasury notes, government control of railroads and lands, direct land reclaim laws, graduated income tax, rum control, food adulteration laws, and popular election of US Senators. John Seitz nominated for governor on first ballot. Kansas crops worth $90 million surplus may help farmers repay debts. mobiler notes Kansas farm wealth could cover groceries and clothing to reduce debt. International Labor Congress in Brussels will discuss arbitration. next US-UK treaty possible to submit differences to arbitration.
A freight and passenger collision near Port Byron on the West Shore Railroad at 7 AM killed twelve or more and injured many. The smoking car carried ten Italians who died or were wounded. wreckage blocked the line as fire consumed cars. Coroners and physicians assisted. several named victims listed while more deaths possible.
Sidney Dillon, Union Pacific president, denied rumors about the company and said it is more affected than others by bond and money market conditions. He called talk of a receiver a stock jobbing scheme. Russell Sage denied selling stock as false in the Cherokee Nation district. Election returns show Downing party leader J B Mayes reelected chief. Lower House supports Downing, Senate divided. Pensacola arrives at San Diego en route from Aquique to Mare Island and stays through Sunday.
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