Silver coinage split in California Republican camp
Agitation over free coinage and a Pacific States push to unite the Republican delegates for a free coinage plank sparks a rift in California. Supporters claim McKinley will secure the nomination, while machine politics and gold standard advocates shape the convention outlook. Some Republicans favor prosperity over party loyalty amid schoolyard debates on silver versus gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Pacific States
Golder
McKinley
Iilo
California
Jones
St. Louis
Missouri
Republican Party
Pacife
Easter Day and the origin of Easter customs
The article traces Easter to Teuton liberal roots and Ostera, linking it to the moon and vernal equinox. It notes Early Christian divergence over the date, cites the Nice Council of 325, and gives the current rule for determining Easter. It also mentions Master and egg customs with a legend of a bird and a balsam leaf, plus a New York political note referencing Ross Platt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlet
Nice
New York Liquor Bill Ends Political Row
The Raines Liquor bill passed over Republican opposition led by critics who warned of a liquor trust. Governor Morton signed the measure despite anti Platt Republicans protests. The bill’s passage unsettles New York politics by alienating German Republicans and troubling Republican expectations for the national convention and elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hia Peta
The
Tribune
Morton
Platt
Lt Fa
New York
Funding Bill Progress and Possible Delays
A congressional briefing outlines the plan to move the railroad funding bill through committees, then to both houses for passage before summer recess. Expect possible delays if Senate resistance or election timing shifts action. party dynamics and gag rules may speed or stall debate.
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Senate
House
Congress
Morgan
Court of the
District of Columbia
Reed
House Committee On Pacific Railroads
House of Representatives
Committees On
Newlands
Oregon Populists Convene Nominate Ticket at Salem
The Oregon State Populists convened at Salem last Saturday, nominating a full ticket and electing delegates to the St Louis National Convention. They urge the free coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1, oppose foreign cheap labor, and seek mineral lands reserved for miners. Delegates are instructed to seek a unified Omaha platform, aligning with prominent reform elements. Ex-President Harrison and Mary L. Dimmick wed in New York City with gifts including a long pearl necklace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Salem
St Louie
St Lonte
Nevada
St Louis
Harrison
Mary L. Dimmick
St. Thomas Church
New York City
Quarrel Over Drainage Ends in Duel and Death
George Washburn and Benito Lopez, neighbors in San Andreas California, quarreled over drainage into Washburns well. Washburn attacked Lopez with a bee and Lopez shot him dead.
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George Washburn
Benito Lopez
San Andreas
California
Washburn
Lopez
Vaughan trial opens in district court in murder case
The Alfred Vaughan murder case from Lander County was moved to this court for trial after three prior trials at Austin. A 12-member jury was sworn, with openings by District Attorney Jones and defense counsel Dennis. The court adjourned to 9 a.m. with jurors to be deliberated Friday. observers crowded the room seeking the verdict. Also noted: arson fire on James Burke’s ranch, Frank Ramo suspected, and two cure stories for Dr King’s New Discovery cough remedy.
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Alfred Vaughan
Lander County
William Litster Jr
Cheney
Boone Canyon
Austin
Supreme Court
Jones
Lander
Truman
Winnemucca
Norcross
James I
Dennis
Reno
MacMillan
Ogden
Utah
KE. A. Morrill
M. L. Warden
G. H. Fogg
W. L. Middour
D. W. O'Connor
I. N. Bakeless
Frank King
J. Bryant
James Sullivan Jr
James Shepley
M. Hawcroft
W. J. Luke
William Litster
John
John Litster
William
Caughlin
State Teachers Institute Opens with Large Reno Attendance
Nearly 150 teachers and many visitors filled the first day of Nevada’s State Teachers Institute in Reno. Delegates from Nevada and nearby California counties gathered as sessions outlined plans, papers, and discussions on teacher preparation, vertical writing, and a state educational journal while highlighting praise for Superintendent Cutting and local organizers.
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State Teachers’ Institute
Nevada
California
Cutting
Norcross
Washoe County
Arda VanDurer
Misa van Duzer
Riverside School
Austin
Stubbs
J. 0. Snyder
West Point
Hyronymous
Cora Moore
Gold Mill
Moore
Penrose
Gold Hill
Edo
Winnemucca
Moesers Bough
Bray
Mossrs
Averill
Gregory
Donalne
Demurrer in Coffin Case Sustained Indictment Quashed
In United States District Court the grand jury indictment of Trenmore Coffin for bribery involving witness Langevin is sustained only to be quashed on demurrer grounds. The judge notes the need for explicit allegations and suggests future action. James Cronin named new Hale & Norcross superintendent with mining experience. Fred Boyce to move 37,000 rainbow trout to Mill City. Carson Tribune suspension noted amid postal scandal involving Postmaster Bell and clairvoyants.
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Carson Orry
United States District Court
Grand Jury
United States Va
Trenmore Coffin
Joseph Langevin
Heney
Langevin
Subpena
Coffin
Langelvin
Hale & Norcross
H. W.tangerman
Miner's Union
Comstock
Jerry Lynch
New
Hale & Norcross Management
James Cronin
Pioche
Silver Reef
Utah
Widorade Canyon
Lincoln County
Idaho
Minky
British
Klamath River
California
Carson Tribune
Teachers Reception at Masonic Hall Impresses State
A grand teachers reception in Reno drew the largest attendance yet seen in the state. State Superintendent Cutting earned praise for fostering the event, as teachers wore colonial attire and enjoyed music, dialect recitations, and a colonial tea with souvenir wordplay torches.
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Bertha Duffy
Frank Lee
Layton
Gregory
New York
B. C. Shearer
Hese
Reno
Famous Georgia Minstrels delight Haylish Opera House audience
The Famous Georgia Minstrels scored a decided success at Haylishs Opera House last night. Billy Kersands and James White with the Crescent City Quartette drew strong applause. The program offered music, dancing, and comicities with rapid, lively songs. The review notes Kersands and White as highlights and predicts a return engagement at McKissicks Opera House on Saturday night, April 11.
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Georgia
Haylish
Billy Kersands
James White
Crescent City
Kersande
White
Broar
Jalvan
Moore
Ustaan
Vernon
Gauze
Cresent City Quarteiite
Inderipulis Sentinel
McKissick
Opera House
Parks Cough Syrup Promised to Cure Throat Ailments
An advertisement extols Parks Cough Syrup as the ultimate remedy for throat and lung diseases claiming rapid cures for colds. It promotes sales through S. J. Hodgkinson. Separately, news notes say John Sparks bought a trainload of cattle at Grayson ranch for shipment East, with Colonel Hardin & Sons and Clover Valley Cattle Company planning shipments to Omaha or Chicago.
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Silver State
John Sparks
Grayson Ranch
Paradise Valley
Colonel Hardin & Sons
Clover Valley Cattle Company
Omaha
Chicago
Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets Aid Indigestion Relief
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for dyspepsia and constipation. It promises quick, gentle action in harmony with Nature, a permanent cure with short use, and urges purchasing from reputable druggists while warning against dishonest sellers.
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Dr. Pierce
Local and General Akws tema of Interest From Here There and Everywhere
Montana leads all states in sheep numbers with 3 061 502 on January 1 1896 about one twelfth of US total. Eureka Sentinel reports Earnest Schendel sold all cattle to Messia Parsons Eager about 1000 head at $12 per head, to be delivered at Elko in June. One new postal car for San Francisco to Ogden arrives in Sacramento shops, fully equipped for mail handling cooking and lighting. Acting Governor Sadler returned from Ely and says Evan Williams and W H Peck are pleased with the Joana mine as they inspect it. Mr Sadler notes the men will stay two weeks for thorough property examination. Mr Peck of Chicago is an experienced mining man.
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Montana
United States
Eureka Sentinel
Earnest Schendel
Messia
Parsons & Eager
Elko
San Francisco
Ogden
Sacramento
the Sentinel
Sadler
Ely
Evan Williams
W. H. Peck
Joana
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Kelley & Webster
Mall
Wixmonths
Lap
Containioghe
Mundays
Che
York
Ross Platt
Vaughan
Wm. Litster Jr
James Burke
Ramona
Corane
Frank Rawmo
Linen
Burke
Marona
Phoebe Thomas
Junction City
Ill
Dr. King
Thos
Eggers
Florida St
Hodgkinnon’s
Oly Foon
Uida
Hodggkingon’s
Hotel
McInerney
Hickey
District Court
U.S. District Court
Newale & Norcross
Posimaster Bell Buncoid
George L. Bell
Carson
aHivy
Thrall
Eugene
Charles Vadervere
Bell
Scotland
Theatl
Mia
Winslow
Reno, Nevada
Gentlemen's
G. J. Benny, P. M
W. C. Savage
H. F Golding
Alex McDonald
Virginis
Paiuca
Georgias
S. J. Hodgkinson
Lanage
Ap Erie Medigalco
Buffalo
HY Y
I Ea
Jno. Peterson's
Great American Importing Tea Co
Mathe
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Glendale Herd
Poland
China
Arks. Ter
Ferry
Furi
Ferey & Co
Detroit
Gatarbe
USA
Cotaert Sudgen
Tean
Ecur
Gobi
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