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Newspaper

Weekly Nevada State Journal

Location

Reno, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1895

Page

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Supreme Court opinion on act validity and error in prior rulings

The document discusses the court’s decision sustaining the relator’s challenge to an act and critiques earlier rulings by multiple justices. It notes the act’s supposed inconsistencies and the court’s view that previous opinions may have erred, with emphasis on the court’s authority and the potential missteps in prior determinations. It also references proceedings in the Court and the implications for the relator’s rights.

Moma Powaree

Difficult to parse historical article on naval events and trade routes

Fragmented OCR passage references Columbia, New York, Atlantic, Navy Department, and private trade vessels. It hints at ship movements, inspection, and wartime logistics with scattered names and places but lacks coherent narrative or clear events to summarize.

Mao Columbia York Tees Puget Navy Department

Daniel Webster on constitutional funding and monetary power

The text cites Daniel Webster asserting that Congress or any power cannot demonetize either silver or gold. It argues money must remain money and that Congress cannot destroy currency by defunding coinage. It laments lack of a Webster-like force to compel Treasury officials to coin bullion into dollars for the people.

Daniel Webster Congress Unitedstates Webster Treasury

Utah Woman Suffrage Victory in Constitutional Election

In Utah the 1905 election for delegates to the Constitutional Convention saw all parties backing woman suffrage. Judge Stith ruled that women have the right to vote on ratification of the Constitution and for initial state officers, despite prior registration objections in Ogden. This marks a significant step for Utah women and party strategists must face the outcome.

Utah Morton Ogden Sarah A. Anderson Stith Fourth District Court Congress Enach Platutit Ag Epublican

Senate bill 81 and journal notes prompt controversy

A fragmentary notice argues about Senate bill 81 and Senate Journal entries. It cites committee actions, readings and passage attempts, listing several senators and noting a governor’s approval, with accusations of misrepresentation by a corporate neighbor and calls to withhold funds. The text is partial and argumentative, reflecting political dispute over legislative history and publishing practices.

Senate Journal Committee of Printing Judiciary Committee Boyle Vegovich Wartin Maute McCone iMedards Skaggs Summerfeld Wilson Comins Salvor Paterson Gignoux Dfily Wise Exwhionico Feibudikuenio Senate Kaiser of Churchill Senato

Indecent Mail Debate Reaches Supreme Court Test

The U S District Attorney and Postal Inspectors in California argue over how to handle obscene mail matter versus letters. Judges Morrow and Ross differ on legality, prompting anticipated Supreme Court review. Kare Cusui Seracun, once famed as Chief Justice Claso’s daughter, is impoverished after sheriff eviction, widowed from Senator Sprague.

United States District Attorney Postoffiza California Morrow United States Court Ross Andrews Supreme Court Oss Kare Cuisu Seracun Salmon P. Claso Washington Sprague Rhode Island

Census Costs Reported by Labor Commissioner Wright

Carrol D Wright, Commissioner of Labor, places the census cost at 890 up to date, totaling 10 631 142 dollars. Officials expect the entire project to be completed and released to the public before year end.

Tun Carrol D. Wright

Widespread Western Washington Forest Fire Devastates County

A destructive blaze sweeps eastern Chehallis county with extensive damage to fences buildings and crops. No fatalities reported though one man loses an eye. Listed losses include Dan Gilles Munckey Murray schoolhouse L Z Slater and Metcalf Bros properties totaling over two thousand dollars plus timber and kiln losses. Fire remains uncontrolled with fears for several shingle mills above Hims.

Amostesavo Wash Chehallis Dan Gilles Munckey Murray L. Z. Slater Wright Satsop Metcalf Bros Thea Hims

Narrowly Averted War with Japan Warns of Future Risk

Washington reports that a potential conflict with Japan and Russia could pull the United States in if Japan does not retreat its claim to search American ships and seize passengers. Tense standoff during the China war era neared war when Admiral Carpenter faced hostile shore batteries. Armistice between China and Japan prevented immediate fighting, though Japan maintains rights to take enemies from American vessels.

Washington Japan Russia United States China Luhe United States Great Britain Admiral Carpenter

Chinese Atrocity Triggers Navy Guidance from Shanghai

A Navy Department telegram reports Commander Sewell sailed from Shanghai to Chefoo aboard the Detroit, signaling U S concerns over riots in China. Assistant Secretary McAdoo asked Admiral Carpenter to report the true danger to American lives and property and to ensure protection, as the Baltimore flagship near Nagasaki monitors the situation.

Navy Department Sewell Detroit Shanghai Chee Navy United States China McAdoo Admiral Carpenter Lim Baltimore Nagasaki Japan

First Woman Sheriff Appointed in Missouri History

Springfield August 10 Mrs Helen O C Stewart widow of Sheriff Dan P Stewart was appointed Sheriff in his stead until September 9 a special election will be held Mrs Stewart 48 years old married twenty three years she has lived in Springfield twenty years Judges Denby and Houston supported her while Judge Appleby voted against she is the only woman sheriff in history.

Springfield Helen OC. Stewart Dan P. Stewart Stewart Denby Houston Appleby

Durrant Trial See Juror Brown Challenged and Excused

In San Francisco on August 12 Judge Murphy allowed prompt challenge of Juror W S Brown who had voted to acquit M D Howell in a forgery case. Brown was excused after prosecution objection as court noted fears over juror records and reporters. no new jurors were seated at the morning session.

San Francisco Theodore Durrant Murphy W.S. Brown Brown M. D. Howell Sue Ghauces Hae Javor Brown Durrant

Bandit Brady Preliminary Hearing in Williams Murder Case

The preliminary examination of Harry Williams known as Bandit Brady for the murder of Sheriff J J Boyard of Tohama county on the Oregon express near Wheatland and Weed Station began before Justice I N Aldrich. The packed courtroom heard Moena and Coroner Regan testify while I A Kelton’s testimony failed to identify the defendant as District Attorney McDaniel prosecuted.

MaAaysvirth Harry Williams Bandit Brady J. J. Boyard Tohama County Oregon Express Wheatland Weed Station Justice of the Peace I. N. Aldrich W. H. Carlin Tl. A. Forbes McDaniel Moena Regan Messenger I. A. Kelton

Woman is Arrested in May Poisoning Case at Howell Family Home

Miss Charlotte Dutton alias Howard was arrested on a warrant charging her with poisoning Miss Elizabeth Knapp in the Howell household. Knapp died May 17 after illness began May 16. coroner’s jury cited corrosive poison, possibly by Knapp or another. Dutton reportedly lived with the Howell family and showed insanity when jailed. another death followed at the Howell home amid suspicious circumstances.

Whiisporo Rliezabeth Knapp Charlotte Dutton Ifoward Miss Knapp Chauncey P. Howell Miss Datton Howell Miss Krupp Miss Dutton Young Son

Feud Sparks Deadly Shootout in Skagit County

In Shamish Skagit county a long running feud erupted in a savage cattle brawl. Six men were injured two possibly fatally. Edward Baldwin a saloon keeper and three companions attacked J White and AL Wheeler. Wheeler was shot and beaten, White stunned with a crowbar, Baldwin mortally wounded, Perkins wounded twice. Others sustained injuries in the melee.

Seatrir Wash Shamish Skagit County J. White AL Wheeler Ldward Baldwin Wheeler White Baldwin Perkins

A Cautious Bride A Stipulation That Her Husband Shall Not Control

Aug 10 New Haven Conn. The fortune of P. T. Barnum will not go to Dimetri Dallas Bey the Greek husband of Mrs Barnum. An anti-nuptial contract signed in New York by Mrs Barnum and attorney George F Ingersoll provides that neither party shall control or claim the others fortune. Ex Governor Ingersoll attended as counsel.

New Haven Conn P. T. Barnum Dimetri Dallas Bey

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advert and Thanks

An old advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain and digestive relief, claiming quick soothing effects and a pleasant taste. It notes price at twenty five cents and urges mothers to rely on it, signed testimony from Mrs Groner R Surrim of Reno thanking the community for support during bereavement.

Vinslow Mrs. Winslow Reno

Advertised Letters and Medical News in Nevada 1895

A list of remaining letters in the Reso Nevada and August 18 1895 advertising notices appears alongside an ad for Electric Bitters praised as a cure for headaches and constitutional issues. The Chronicle reports on the Nevada State Medical Association meeting in Virginia City with discussions on medical subjects and professional sociability.

Reso Nevada Ana Nevada State Medical Association Virginia City The Medical Association Medical Fraternity

Up to Drre Maid at Drug Store Tease

A verse dialogue features a maid guiding a suitor to a drug store. She requests a package of Tea from Park's Tea, sold by J. Hodgkinson. The exchange hints at cosmetics or skin care through a nightly tea regimen referenced by the maid.

Ford Park J. Hodgkinson

Bidding Shy Apu and Public Talks on Election

A garbled page outlines bidding, politics, and public notices with references to Senatorial topics, Montana, New York, and a national election atmosphere. The text mentions Populists and terms like voters, posters, and public occasions, suggesting a local campaign or election reporting amid scattered OCR fragments.

Morty Corner Bust Leads to 2 3 1 Ance Incident

A partial OCR fragment mentions a corner bust with a numeric value 2.3 and a name Morty, suggesting a local incident or court note. The text is incomplete but implies an arrest or disturbance near a corner location within a city area. The readable items are scarce but point to a small event report.

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