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Newspaper

Weekly Nevada State Journal

Location

Reno, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1896

Page

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Unrest and Conspiracy Reported in Leadville Mine Strike

The Daily State Journal describes a claimed conspiracy among mine owners and union leaders in Leadville to keep workers from Headville, the union allegedly organizing against the owners to control wages and conditions. It notes violence, property damage, troop withdrawal, and tense efforts to settle disputes while urging lawful action and restraint by authorities.

Moe Leadville Cole Headville Ths Peodwatle Dhesare Cdi Taye Perc

Biatic Occupations and Unemployment Under Prosperity Era

Commissioner Carroll D. Welaht submits a special report on Biatic Occupations from the census showing 22 755 000 persons of working age with 2 525 750 unemployed in principal occupations across years. About 965 were unemployed one to three months, 1 565 406 four to six months, and 887 seven to twelve months. The report notes many could not work in their principal occupations despite a period of prosperity and laments lack of unemployment data for that year.

Carroll D. Welaht Peron

Severe winter storm sweeps northern states

Reports say a nearly unprecedented cold wave grips the country with heavy snow in Montana Wyoming the Dakotas Nebraska and parts of Colorado hindering rail traffic. The storm moves south into Kansas and Missouri while some rain falls elsewhere and rail lines remain affected.

Los Montana Wyoming Dakotas Nebraska Colorado Kansas Missouri

Unusual November Weather Sparks Open Winter Prediction

A unusual November chill prompts weather officials to forecast an extended open winter into late January. The prediction cites past patterns but notes this year’s exceptional conditions may alter typical trends.

U S Treasury Reports Mixed Fiscal Year Totals

The annual report shows receipts for the year ending June 30, 1896 totaling 326,976,200 with gains in imports and internal revenue. Expenditures reached 452,170,440, a drop from the prior year, while gold movements and bond sales influenced the monetary stock and greenbacks circulating.

Tho United States

California Railroad Commission Faces Court Ruling on Rates

The California Railroad Commission attempted to lower rail freight rates for grain, but the Southern Pacific Company challenged the move. Judge Melfenna issued an order permanently enjoining an eight percent grain rate cut, while affirming the commission's general authority to regulate rates. The decision splits between recognizing statutory power and restricting action pending further limits set by the courts.

Pop Californian Railroad Commission Weing Southern Pacific Company United States Melfenna Railroad Commission Southern Pacific

Football Brutality Sparks Legislative Action in Several States

Within the last month two young men were fatally injured while playing football. The piece notes renewed concern over the game's brutality and mentions that attempts will be made in several State Legislatures to prohibit the sport this winter. Representative Crisp of Missouri is cited as a candidate for Speaker of the Assembly.

Phil Crisp Missouri Assembly

Football Bill Aims To Elevate Game To Prize Fight Stand

A bill would place football on the same plane as prize fighting, with advocates arguing it would curb slugging by pushing players to adopt stricter rules. Critics say some games resemble pugilist tactics, disadvantaging nonaggressive players.

West Virginia Repents as McKinley Gains Support

The Sacramento Bee reports West Virginia voters backed McKinley amid promises of higher wages and prosperity. Three weeks after the election, factories closed and strikes rose as workers balked at wage cuts. Desperate wives seek aid in Topeka while gold Democrats cheer. District Attorney Backus vows Kings County to arrest Corbett and Fitzsimmons if they fight, under state law.

The Sacramento Bee West Virginia McKinley United States Kansas Dudley Haskell County Palmer Bryan Cleveland Backus Kings County New York Corbett Fitzsimmons Jose Reyes Maceo Havana Weyler Wybo Anaconda Mining Company Butte Montana American Federation of Miners Baltic Leadville Pendleton Key West Florida Morgan Line Havena Congressman Cooper Washington Moro Castle Olney Cooper

Severe Northwest Blizzard Halts Trains and Drops Temps

A November storm across the Northwest brings the worst blizzard since 1888. Rail traffic is blocked, telegraph lines down, and snowdrifts reach up to fifteen feet in cities like St Paul. Temperatures plunge with figures from seven below in the city to 28 below in Wyoming.

St. Paula Averdeen Eureka Hillsview Wellen South Dakota Saga Moorhead Huron Williston Winnipeg Denver Leadville Pueblo Cripple Creek Wyoming Colorado Lauder Idaho Falls Idaho Wasitington Northwest Postoffice Department St. Paul Great Northern Northern Pacific Montana

Telegraphic Notes of World Affairs and Local Incidents

A digest of quick-hit reports: East Clayton Brick plant burned at Nelsonville Ohio causing losses near 100000. grain prices across New York Chicago and Toledo. Jameson ill in Holloway Prison England. Denver coldest on record for November. Cardinal Satolli denies Vatican report. San Francisco court quiets title to Lick House. 1000 Italian workers replacing strikers on a Hamburg steamer. Ohio and Idaho vote tallies. a San Jose jeweler commits heinous crime. McKinley cabinet prospects. Missouri bank closure. various accidents and weather impacts. market notes and editorial snippets.

East Clayton Brick Company Nelsonville Ohio New York Chicago Toledo Jameson Transvaal Raidere Holloway England Denver Mercury Cardinal Satolli Washington Ireland Suprémie Court San Francisco Charles L. Fair Lick House Hamburg Germany Senator Sherman Mark Hanna McKinley Sherman Rhys Hanna

Condensed Testimony on Dr King’s New Discovery

Chas B Hood of Columbus Ohio certifies the cough remedy has no equal. J D Brown hotel proprietor Port Wayne Ind testifies a two year cough from La Grippe cured. B F Merrill of Baldwinsville Mass says it never failed and is preferred to any doctor. Mrs Hemming of Chicago keeps it on hand for immediate relief. Three trial battles at Hodgkinson's drug store at 8.

Chas, B. Hood Columbus Quio Dipensary Medical Association Buffalo S. Y S. AL. Ev Purs Cerey Ohio

Death of an Old Resident James Henry Sr

James Henry Sr died at his Reno residence after a brief illness. Born in Kilrea Ireland in 1819 he came to the United States about fifty years ago and lived in Reno since 1881. Survived by eight of ten children and over twenty grandchildren, he was a devout Catholic with interest in current affairs. Funeral from the Catholic Church at 10 A. M. today.

James Henry Kilrea Ireland Grant Ile Reno Patrick Henry Truckee James William Henry Charles Gulling Mary Henry

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing

Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises burns and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Each box costs a specific price and is available through Fitzey or Hodgkinson? box seller.

Hodgkinson

Golden Chariot Mine Prospects Amid Canyon Region Works

The Golden Chariot mining venture near San Prince company shows progress with improvements including a new road from the mine a mile and a quarter downhill to the mill. Developments suggest substantial mica prospects and ongoing operations, with multiple names and figures hinting at employees and investors in the Moran and related districts.

Merndra Pro Saldtier Galdinie Golden Chariot San Prinseo Owen Evelyn Dan Geads

Bank cashier shoots self amid gunman fear in Minnesota

In Visuin Minnesota a bank cashier, identified as Senaker chief of the Bank of Poeber, shot himself dead yesterday. His other died insane and he feared following in his footsteps. The bank's wires are in excellent shape.

Visuin Minn Senaker Shief Bank of Poeber Waire

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