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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1894
Page
5
The Silver party denounces limits on free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 and opposes government bonds, national banks, and subsidized railroads. It calls for government ownership of telegraph lines, strict ballot fraud penalties, and harsher disfranchisement for vote buyers, asserting these measures against both old parties.
Voters are urged to consider a Nevada free coinage of silver and cast ballots for the Silver party on November 6th, presenting a ticket that champions these monetary principles.
The people of Paradise Valley will give Congressman Newlands a rousing reception next Monday night.
Nevada readers are urged to back the Silver party as Jones and Warner warn that monetary reform is essential. They condemn the gold standard and call for free coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1, urging independent voters to unite against the two major parties for a peaceful revolution in 1896.
A Silver party campaign notice outlines a tour with Senator Jones and General Warner speaking for the party. Stops include Elko on Saturday night, Reno on Tuesday night the 30th inst, and additional events at Carson and Virginia City in the near future.
The speech argues that reducing money in circulation lowers the value of debts and harms both debtors and creditors. Lincoln warns that a coinage tightening would force payers to liquidate assets, hurting business and prompting unemployment as a result.
A Washington editor of the National Watchman argues that the Silver party of Nevada is a loyal ally of the national People's party and that silver supporters in the East watch if the gold trust can sway Nevada voters away from silver champions.
The speaker laments that Americans let politicians use a perpetual two party game. They claim voters are manipulated by Republicans and Democrats each election, with both parties failing to deliver. The piece questions how long the public will tolerate such tactics.
A historical remark notes that prominent figures like Senator Jones leaving the Republican party is used to argue that the party is controlled by financial interests and cannot be trusted by silver advocates, warning voters about the party’s loyalty to the gold standard.
The speaker urges readers to study the paper carefully before deciding how to vote and suggests taking chances on supporting the Silver party ticket from congressman to constable based on logic and reason.
Francis G Newlands speaks in support of issues aligned with Nevada welfare, urging policies that benefit the state's development and public good. He emphasizes attention to economic growth, public works, and community well being through legislative action.
The piece argues amendments should be defeated and calls for forming a new constitution via a convention chosen by voters. It laments the lack of public understanding and urges voters to mark ballots against each amendment in sequence.
Washington Oct 1994 George B Nixon of Winnemucca urges Nevada reformers to unite for financial reform in the upcoming election. He argues a Newlands victory defends reform against eastern gold trusts, supports Populist ties, and warns that electing Bartine would empower opposition. He appeals to Nevada reformers to back Newlands and Jones, stressing national stakes.
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