Plan to Raise Funds for Silver Cause Declares Silver Day
The State Silver Convention of Colorado authorized a Silver Day to urge citizens to donate a portion of income to fund the Silver League. The plan aims to expand the party, distribute literature, and push remonetization amid falling silver values and mining job losses. Similar appeals are urged for Nevada to unite voters for November Electors, Senator, and Representative.
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State Silver Convention
Colorado
Silver Party
Friends of Silver
Silver League
State League
Cleveland
Harrison
Nevada
Wall Street
Silver coinage issue sparks Washoe Silver League rally
Nevada politics divide over free coinage with critics accusing Harrison and Cleveland camps of misrepresenting policy. The Washoe Silver League plans a meeting this week with Senator Stewart and Mr. Newlands expected to speak, both aligned with free coinage advocacy and state interests.
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Washoe County Silver League
Stewart
Newlands
League
United States
Men Embrace State Interests in Silver League Growth
Men who have the interests of the State at heart are daily joining the Silver League, signaling rising local support for the organization and its civic aims.
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Silver League
Why Not Act in Unison Over Silver Coinage
Nevada faces dull business and scarce money due to silver price declines caused by legislation converting silver from a precious metal to a commodity. The piece urges all parties to unite for free silver coinage, electors pledged to it, and a bipartisan push for a senator and representative aligned with free coinage, urging compromise across Republican Democrat Silver and People's factions.
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Nevada
Cleveland
Harrison
Virginia City
Wineemucca
United States
The
East
Silver
People’s Party
Electors and Silver Leagues Clash Over presidential vote
The Omaha Convention anticipated electors aligning with nominees, but the Silver Leagues claimed the power to direct electors' votes for President and Vice President, asserting authority over the choice despite the convention’s expectations.
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United States
Free coinage questions and party claims in Nevada and Alabama
The Independent in Elko questions Republican and Democrat stances on free coinage, asking why Reed's Congress killed the silver bill and why Windom opposed silver in favor of Wall Street. It notes Harrison’s administration and Reelections, and reports conflicting claims on Alabama election results for Kolb and the straight Democrats.
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Nevada
Elko
Harrison
Reed
Congress
Senate
Conger
Brazil
Windom
Treasury
Wall Street
The Collis Train Robbers Report on Homestead
The House Committee on Homestead reports on the Collis train robbery case. U P Strize is declared off. The situation at Homestead remains unchanged as a bloodthirsty murderer ends his own career.
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Homestead
Parliament Opens With Formal Demeanor but No Business Yet
The British Parliament assembled in a formal session on Thursday and will not transact business until next week. Gladstone was enthusiastically received in the Commons as Irish members rose in a body and were joined by Liberals waving hats and cheering.
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Gladstone
Marrison Cleveland clash over party lines in state politics
The Marrison Cleveland faction disputes town politics and faulted Nevada silver men unity. They emphatically deny an Alliance party exist in Alabama after Dorsey Noteware abandoned the Silver party for Harrison. Reports say Kolb, Alliance candidate, carried every white county in Alabama.
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Marrison
Cleveland
Nevada
Alliance
Alabama
Dorsey Noteware
Harrison
Kolb
People’s
Silver party platform pledges free coinage of silver at 16 to 1
The Nevada Silver party platform adopted at the June 24 1892 Reno state convention is published. It demands full remonetization of silver and free coinage at 16 to 1 and denounces Harrison and Cleveland for opposing it. It pledges electors to back only candidates favoring 16 to 1 silver, and reserves to Silver Leagues the right to direct elector votes if needed.
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Cleveland
Harrison
United States
Minneapolis
Cleveland Party
Chicago
Silver Party
Wall Street
Silver Party of
Reno
Weaver
The Cyclone Orator Speech at Carlin by Mrs Lease
The Elko Independent recounts Mrs Lease’s Carlin speech defending Kansas and denouncing Democrats while praising the Prohibition era reforms. She casts the nation as two parties, Plutocracy led by Harrison and Cleveland versus the People led by General Weaver, urging unity against corporate influence.
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Elko Independent
Lease
Carlin
Kangas
Kansas
Nolens Volens
Crista
Nevada
Colorado
Northwest
Carolinas
Georgia
United States
Party of
Harrison
Cleveland
Party of the People
General Weaver
Mds
God
People
Oates criticizes Sheriff and Pinkerton use in labor dispute
The report notes Oates condemns the Sheriff as inefficient and says the men had no right to resist the Pinkertons arrival. He argues state forces could have protected property if Govrnor cooperation occurred, and that Congress lacks power over the issue. Also from Bisbee several Mexican guards seized a station chief and damaging papers, prompting a state department inquiry.
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Oates
McCleary
Frick
Lin
Rnor
Pinkerton
Congress
Tesco
A.T
Star
Bisbee
Sonora
Documenta
Train Robbers and Vigilant Chase Near Reedley
In California a posse pursues train robbers near Orosi and Nigger creek with over fifty armed men. Sontag and accomplices are tracked to Evans mine, letters reveal his Minnesota ties, and efforts to form a fresh pursuit continue amid injuries and rumors of capture. In Washington Pa a murderer who escaped is killed after killing a deputy and wounding the chief, then burns the house.
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New Reedley Hotel
Cohn, Nickelsburg & Co
Shoe Manufacturers
San Francisco
Sontag
Ayres
Squaw Valley
Visanta
Nigger Creek
Evans
Sampson
George Sontag
Minnesota
Inyo County
Will Smith
Witty
Alameda County
Evans and Sontag
Washington
Reed
Sheriif
Noblestown
The Train Robbery Victim in Visatta California
Oscar Beaver shot during a train robbery in Visatta. died after hours, 74 buckshot in body. Robbers Evans and Sontag fled toward Fresno County. pursued by deputies at daylight. Beaver’s wife in Rio Vista was summoned home. funeral likely soon. large local delegation escorted body home.
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Visatta
Cal
Oscar Beaver
Lemoore
Rio Vista
Beaver
Hanford
Big Remains
Frank Byrd
Evans
Evana
Sontag
D. B. Robinson
Harry Ward
Mary
Ward
Visalia
J. M. Dyer
Stokes Valley
Nigger Creek
Drum Valley
Fresno County
Dyer
Evacs
Consumption Cure Promises Free Remedy Recipe
Retired physician claims a vegetable formula cures consumption bronchitis and other lung issues and nervous debility. He offers to mail the recipe in German French or English free upon request with paper name and stamp, from W A Noxgsa 820 Power Block Rochester NY.
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Eat India
Report on Homestead labor troubles committee findings
House Committee on Homestead report explains Oates subcommittee findings from the Homestead investigation. It notes disagreement among Republicans and Democrats on tariff questions and postponement until winter. It covers Pinkerton abuses, wage questions, McKinley law critique, company conduct, and建议 cautious use of Pinkerton guards by Frick.
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Washington
Oates
House
Homestead
Pinkerton
Ostes
Carnegie
Saya
Pennsylvania
Frick
Denver Knights Templar Parade Lively Western City Scene
Denver crowd swells with Knights Templar visitors at Union depot events. American and cosmopolitan attendees, Indian tribes, cowboys, and prairie scenes create a bright western pageant with electric lights and bunting.
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Denver
Q Col
Union Depot
Knighta Templar
Rain returns in Tucson area after drought
After a long drought a general rain began this evening in Tucson and surrounding areas. Cattle suffer but prices fell below five dollars per head. Traders expect prices to rise to ten to twelve dollars if rain continues tonight. Much rejoicing follows among stockmen despite losses.
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Tucson
A. T
Cattie
The Last Hope Awakens for Republican Campaign in West
D. O. Mills revives a night flame of hope, planning to open a San Francisco financial HQ and issue war signals for the Republicans. His effort aims to carry the Pacific States for Whitelaw Reid, though funds are short to win Nevada with Harrigan.
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D. O. Mills
San Francisco
Pacific States
Whitelaw Reid
D. C. Milla
Nevada
Harrigan
Reid
LIGHTNING FLUID THE GREAT PAIN KILLER TRADE AD
A vintage advertisement touts Lightning Fluid as a rapid, lasting cure for all pain. It claims to rapidly relieve headaches neuralgia rheumatism sprains bruises colic influenza coughs and colds cramps in stomach and back and limbs. Sold by druggists in 60 cent and 1 dollar bottles.
Disastrous fire destroys Connors home and injures girl
A fatal fire broke out at 2 PM in the home of Mrs. M J Connors at the corner of H and Flower streets. The blaze spread to the neighboring Noonan residence, leaving both buildings gutted or wrecked. Fourteen year old Minnie Connors suffered burns to arms and face while attempting to start a stove coal oil fire. a neighbor aided her escape. The incident caused extensive property damage and prompted a general alarm.
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Virginia Chronicle
M. J. Connors
Flower Streets
Tom Noonan
Connors
Minnie Connors
Minnie
Neigbor
Misa Minnie
Bust of Rev John Rankin Dedicated in Ripley
A Clever Granddaughter Thursday marked a notable Ripley event the unveiling and dedication of a bronze bust of Rev. John Rankin the abolitionist. Modeled by Ellen Copp of the Chicago art school daughter of Dr. Andrew Rankin and granddaughter of John Rankin the ceremony also served as a Rankin family reunion with many relatives and friends in attendance.
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Ripley
John Rankin
Ellen Copp
Chicago Art School
Andrew Rankin
Rankin
Bee
Bonded Indebtedness Filed by Carson and Colorado RR
The Carson and Colorado Railroad Company filed with the San Francisco County Clerk a certificate detailing a bonded indebtedness of 3.5 million dollars. The bonds are due 49 years from July 1, 1892, carrying 4 percent interest. The note adds a political remark about party affiliation not mattering if aligned with the right party.
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Carson and Colorado Railroad Company
San Francisco
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