Figures vs Fancies in the 1896 election debate
A Reno Gazette critique of the Sacramento Bee on Bryan's 1896 loss to McKinley. It argues fraud was unnecessary and that voters tired of free trade policies, citing voting shifts in seven Midwestern states and alleging manufacturing of returns aided by Hanna's funds. It accuses partisan bias in explaining the result.
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Reno Gazette
Sacramento Bee
Bryan
the Bee
McKinley
The
Bee
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Cleveland
Ilinois
Gazette
Hanna
Enlistment to Cuba Strains US Neutrality Laws
Washington officials report rising stories from across the nation of men enlisting to join Cuban insurgents against Spain. Violations of neutrality statutes carry penalties including fines up to $2000 and up to three years in prison for serving or accepting commissions.
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Washington
Cuba
Spain
United States
Secretary Carlisle Report Harbors Plan to Stop Circulation of Notes
A Carlisle annual finances report shows revenues of 409475408 and expenditures 434678654 with a year ending deficit of 25203245. He urges retirement of United States and treasury notes and predicts gold withdrawal issues may not last if the current system remains. He notes no coinage scheme will work without taxation or future debt. Also includes a personal note about sending medicine to Germany praising Chamberlain's Pain Balm sold by W A Brown.
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Carlisle
United States
Treasury
Germany
Jacobsen
Chicago Lumber Co
Yes Moines
Iowa
Chamberlain’s
W. A. Brown
Mrs Witslow’s Soothing Syrup Teething Cure Ad
An old period advertisement claims Mrs Witslow’s Soothing Syrup eases teething pain in children and calms cries at night. It promises relief of diarrhoea, stomach issues, wind colic, and gum inflammation, noting the syrup is tasty and backed by a female physician’s prescription. Price is twenty five cents a bottle, sold by druggists worldwide.
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Mrs. Witslow
Order to Show Cause in Nevada Estate Case
The District Court of the Second Judicial District Humboldt County NV orders all interested parties to appear October 19 at 10 a.m. in Winnemucca to show why the administratrix Josephine Ritchie should not be granted authority to sell portions of James Ritchie deceased’s real estate. A copy of this order must be published four consecutive weeks in the Silver State.
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District Court
Second Judicial District
State of
Nevada
Humboldt
James Ritchie
Josephine Ritchie
Winnemucca
Silver State
Anid County
AE. Cheney
Notice to file itemized claims with Humboldt County
By order of the Board of Commissioners F Dunn County Clerk Winnemucca October 5 1896 notice to all claimants to properly itemize their bile or claims for consideration.
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Humboldt County
Board of Commissioners
F. Dunn
Winnemucca
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Silver State Publishing Company
Eather Bureau Report
U. 3
Department OF Agriculture
Winnemucca Station
Frank KR
Beaman
Tursday
Panang
Roustien
Hood
Siswe
Twinkle
Twinkle Little Star
J. & F. Martell
California
Cordelia Wine Co
Magnolia
Paul Laveaga SR
Chris. Diehl SR
Santa
Claus
A. Kleinhans
A.D. Wilcox
Oliday
Reinhart
F. C. Robins & Co
West Goods Rep
Ine
Convine
Bargalm
F.C. Robins & CO
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