04 Apr 1896
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1896
Page
1
Partial lines reference Kelley and Webster and a weekly issue published on Saturdays. The legible fragments indicate a description of the latest tools or contents and a daily/weekly schedule, but specifics such as dates, place, or full names are missing.
The piece argues against free coinage by showing how a silver standard would not uniquely benefit mine owners. It contends opening mints to free coinage would let all mine producers profit similarly, while broad purchasing power shifts would aid debtors and taxpayers and curb price declines. The analysis covers monetary power, silver’s value, and effects on enterprise and prices.
Correspondence shows W. T. Baggett pressing Acting Governor Sadler to deploy state troops to remove Tangerman from Virginia City. The 1864 militia law makes the Governor commander in chief, but Tangerman held no listed authority, so no action was possible. Tangerman departed before authorities were informed, leaving no need for force.
A vacancy in the United States Senate arose when the Delaware Legislature failed to elect. Amid a deadlock Governor Watson, sworn in as acting governor, debated his right to vote. He asserted presidential powers from the Senate chair and stated his voting against Henry A. Dupont, claiming continued acting governor authority.
A Senate committee backed seating Dupont after a party vote, despite a claim he failed to win a majority in the joint assembly. The final Senate decision remains uncertain, with likely support to seat Dupont and opposition from the silver faction, leaving the rent title unsettled on merits.
The Silver men in Utah outnumber the Gold men about sixteen to one and organize on the Nevada plan. Silver clubs pledge to vote only for the National Silver party if it adopts unreserved free coinage of both metals at a sixteen to one ratio. Westward, Silver organizers claim broad support, including woolgrowers, and predict electoral victories. Nevada and Utah lead efforts toward a July convention in St. Louis. A second item notes evangelist I T Johnson planning defamation suits against Fresno papers for 25,000 each over pulpit remarks, with deputy protection and possible defense by the Citizens’ Committee.
A Nevada political piece condemns the idea of letting a disliked supporter influence the election of preferred candidates, arguing measures not men, and warning against personal vendettas overriding principles. The second item notes the Oakville Ontario flood breaking ice on the river, sinking two steamers and washing others into Lake Ontario.
Newnotvie reports March 28 remarks by Hawaii Minister of Finance in the Senate opposing new tariffs, while offering possible rebates on California wines. In Baltimore a 59 year old man committed suicide after a note requested notification. In Michigan a 15 year old killed by his 13 year old brother during a gun quarrel. A big grocery fire at Yerke’s caused $70,000 loss and multiple residents fled by ladders.
A distressed scene unfolds as ten men drift on Lake Michigan with rescue operations underway. Reports from the same period note a string of major events from a historic boat race to a devastating whisky fire and political convening across territories.
A roundup of brief items notes a Senate nomination for Arizona governor, a deadly Chicago four story fire with $100000 in losses, a Morris Minnesota bank suspension, a rumor of Cuban battles, Allied landings in Puerto Rico, London reports of Egyptian expedition clashes, Tropico post office robbery, Pacific Railroads conference, Oklahoma Republican convention McKinley endorsement vote, Paris Foreign Secretary resignation amid Russian influence rumors, City of Paris grounding near New York, and a San Francisco deputy involved shooting by his wife, who is an actress and fired three bullets.
Send your address to H E Bucklen Co Chicago for a free trial box of Dr King New Life Pills. They claim to ease constipation and sick headaches and to tone stomach and bowels without harming the system. Sold by S J Hodgkinsau in Hen o. Also notes a local performance of Tayleure's Won Back at the Opera House on April 7 to fund a gymnasium for students with tickets available at Lake's.
An advertised tonic claims to stimulate kidney action and tone the body. It targets women feeling exhausted and worn down, promising renewed vitality after Parker Suro Cure doses. Sold by 8 J Hodgkinson.
For the month ending March 27, 1896 the Glen Dale school reports 11 boys and 11 girls enrolled, total 22. Honor Roll includes May Curnow 97 Charles Barham 96 Bessie Jose 98 Warren Rice 94 Edna Bunch 93 Vera Rose 93 May Little 90 Lizzie Villa 90 Alvin Rice 90. Kate F Kinney was the teacher.
Advertising a salve claimed to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Price 25 cents per box offered by 8 J Hodgkinson.
The March 30, 1896 Carson City report details the United States Grand Jury true bill against Trenmor Coffin for alleged corrupt payment to affect Langevin’s testimony during a James Tlenoy trial. The opening case for Stone vs Western Union for 5190 dollars ended with dismissal for insufficient evidence. Senatorial remarks and court rulings follow, including a note on Johnny Jones’s scheduling. Nearby meteorology notes report heavy rain and snow across Humboldt and surrounding areas, improving crops and range outlooks. Also listed are published notices and letters remaining at Reno post office.
People invited to try Dr King’s New Discovery free by sending name and address to H F Bucklen Co Chicago to receive a sample box of New Life Pills and a Guide to Health and Household Instructor free guaranteed to do good at no cost. Adams Hodgkinson’s Drugstore.
When Baby was such ov st her Castor. When she was a Chad she "nd for Castoria. W. J. Flood Tobin EF Strasser T F Cavanaugh Ro Lully and B F Holland of Virginia N E Freel ing Arkansas were arrivals at the Hotel Reno Sunday and Clarence Stone St Clair Prov W Alsford San Francisco and Seth Longabaugh Empire registered there yesterday.
The statement shows fire insurance risks written 3,427,905 and premiums 1,241,2. Losses paid 2,104. Profit 40,608. Life and accident policies 810,801 written with 2,? paid 1,? Profit 69,669. Total policies 4,298,164 premiums 163,598.55 losses 53,924.18 Total profit to insurers 110,? The summary notes incomplete data from several licensed companies and excludes fraternal insurance. It also notes bicycle manufacturers plan to sell about 800,000 bicycles at a total cost not less than 50,000,000 dollars.
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