18 Apr 1896
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1896
Page
1
The state grieves the death of Governor Jones after months of illness. A devoted public servant from Nevada’s people, he promoted the state’s development and resource use. Elected in 18% he served faithfully before leaving for medical treatment, leaving a legacy as a conscientious and sympathetic leader.
Francis G Newlands of Nevada earns praise for active, steady work in Congress. His presence before Banking and Currency, Foreign Relations, and other committees, his speeches on silver, finance, and Western interests, and his attentive service to constituents mark him as an effective House member in contrast to less visible colleagues.
The piece notes the fear of the silver issue rising to the forefront despite politicians trying to push it aside. It highlights McKinley’s Ohio 1891 campaign where Campbell was painted as a free coinage man and McKinley as a gold standard man, with McKinley later apologizing for his earlier stance on silver.
A year of political maneuvering shows Reed and allies moving from silver to gold while Secretary Carlisle denounces demonetization as a great crime. Allison drifts, Lodge pivots, and candidates avoid clear positions on free coinage. The piece contends platforms may juggle terms to secure sectional votes.
The Nevada Constitution transfers power to Lieutenant Governor Reinhold Sadler after Governor Jones dies, with Senate President pro tem acting as lieutenant governor until January 1899. Sadler, an experienced miner and businessman, pledges economy and prudent governance to steer Nevada through a period of depression, aiming for an administration that earns public approval. He has led for nearly six months, avoiding pitfalls and displaying executive capability, with expectations of a creditable, satisfactory tenure.
Inducements to enter the Naval Academy are greater than at the Military Academy due to more available officer positions in the navy. Years past forced dismissals from Annapolis for pay, but this year vacancies exist for all graduates. Six year cadets from Annapolis expect about 83 graduates in June, though some may fail.
The bicycle vote influences Eastern city politics as wheelmen push for favorable ordinances. Milwaukee lacks a bike law now but plans one before riding season. Wheelmen backed aldermen who would avoid hardship on riders and helped defeat unfriendly candidates, claiming success and a likely fair year ahead.
Oregon Democrats in the state convention endorse free coinage of gold and silver on pre 1873 terms. They urged delegates not to leave the Chicago convention if a gold platform is adopted and pledged loyalty to the party regardless of its principles, asserting the public seeks a party with free coinage principles no matter its name.
Summary of varied dispatches: S J Quinn, ex soldier, dies by own hand at Los Angeles after discharge. ex-convict Waller returns to New York. Blairmore capsized off San Francisco, sunk with no salvage yet. Breslau Goodwin accuses Morton over seed bid. Spaulding Cable seeks 160000 annually for 20 years for Hawaiian Japan cable project. California Horticultural Society notes heavy crop but frost risks almonds and late peaches. St Lawrence mine explosion at Butte kills six miners. Col John A Cockrill dies in Cairo, Nile expedition correspondent. Spain Cuba mediation rumors denied as fabrication. Willie Truesdell stabbed by Japanese cook near Denver. Mrs Miller injured. Hohenzollern yacht visits Venice with William II. Italy royals meet. Cleveland proposes US mediation with Spain. note risks US-Spain rupture. Spain believes US acts with disinterested motives for Cuba.
From Lincoln Nebraska F W Stevens state commander describes two children with a stubborn cough. After trying other medicines they used Dr King s New Discovery and the cough disappeared in two days. He says it cures where others fail and urges readers to try it with a guarantee. Trial bottles are free at Hodgkinson s Drug Store. Regular size 50c and 1 00.
From Washington April 13 the Judiciary Committee reported Call's Maybrick resolution seeking intervention in Mrs Maybrick case. Hoar urged indefinite postponement, the bill moved to the calendar as House conferees opposed Senate extravagance. Clerks for Representatives earn 100 a month. Senators have 1200 yearly salaries. Also reports: Dillman killed in Madison when windmill blade cut his skull. Henry Jewell of Boongster crushed and maimed boarding a westbound freight.
A report cites a broad policy shift by the Turkish government ordering the return of Turkish students abroad. Other items note a series of global and domestic incidents, including assassinations, mine disasters, and political moves across several nations.
During the Friday session of the Nevada State Teachers Institute in Reno on April 10, 1896, committees reported resolutions praising local citizens, school officers, and institutions. The Patriotism Committee endorsed the Woman's Relief Corps program for patriotic schooling and proposed periods for patriotic exercises, with resolutions adopted unanimously.
The article introduces Australian salt bush as an alkali-soil forage, notes itsatripler sembaccatum name, and reports on seed characteristics, germination advice, and planting methods. It describes transplanting vs in-field growth, drought tolerance, rapid perennial growth, and potential hay yield of three to six tons per acre. It adds that sheep, hogs, horses, and cattle will eat it fresh or dried when mixed with other hay.
An 1896 advertisement extols Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children, claiming instant relief, digestion benefits, and vigor, priced at a quarter, with a postal letters list from Reno Nevada showing unclaimed items for the week ending April 14 1896 including gentlemen and ladies names.
Flood damages and widespread annoyance followed the water being turned on after a shutoff. Residents complain and officials consider issuing notices on shutoffs and turning on pipes to avert lawsuits.
The Republican State and County Committees meet in Virginia on May 9 1896 to choose National Convention delegates. Principal candidates listed are McKinley Alligon Reed Morton Quay and Callom. Readers are asked to submit their preference via a coupon to the office.
A tonic claim urges the kidney action to be stimulated and the system toned. Parks' Sure Cure is advertised as the best remedy to restore energy for women who feel chronically tired or invalid. The ad guarantees every bottle and lists S. J. Hodgkinson as the seller.
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