26 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1896
Page
1
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The 1895 Nevada Legislature votes to amend Article II to strike the word male from the constitution, proposing to submit the measure to voters at the next general election. If approved by a majority, women would gain equal political rights under existing voting eligibility rules.
Nevada may gain a public building appropriation as the House Public Buildings Committee plans to report a broad bill with Reno included. If placed on the calendar before adjournment, supporters hope passage out of order. The piece contrasts Nevada’s treatment with New England and notes economic and infrastructure grievances.
Cuban volunteers enroll nationwide to aid the Cuba cause. The Rocky Mountain Volunteers, about a thousand strong, plan to leave Denver on the 26th for the Florida coast with supplies and horses. Government interference is expected if armed men depart before Senate recognition becomes law. Public sentiment favors the Cuban effort and a war with Spain could trigger a large American response.
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Henry Coldheran, chief weigher at the Philadelphia Mint, stole gold bullion worth 14412 dollars. Cochran served time in the penitentiary and the Government sued O C Bosbyshell ex superintendent and his bondsmen to recover the shortage. The Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment holding Bosbyshell responsible for shortages during his tenure.
The Senate Foreign Affairs Committee backs Cameron resolution recognizing Cuba but the full Senate will adjourn for holidays and defer action until January 5. Observers expect a narrower measure unless insurgents prevail. The President and Secretary Olney clash over executive vs congressional power to recognize belligerents, with historical precedents cited from Monroe in 1816 supporting executive action without Congress.
Delaware faces a struggle to elect a United States Senator to succeed Anthony Higgins as term nears its March 8 1895 end. Democrats hold a likely majority but split between gold and silver factions with Willard Saulebury cited as a leading hopeful and Bryan urging a silver pledge. Previous Republican-dominated sessions and Higgins Addicks fights complicate a unifying candidate.
Idaho voters approved an equal suffrage amendment for all citizens but the Board of Canvassers said it failed since turnout was insufficient. The Idaho Supreme Court ruled the amendment carried and women now gain voting rights on par with men. The Montana Nevada comparison is noted in the report.
Provisions for amendments are outlined. If a constitutional convention is called a majority of all votes polled is needed. If an amendment is submitted to voters a majority of votes cast suffices. Idaho aligns with Wyoming, Colorado and Utah on suffrage, and a future Legislature ratifying the last session’s amendment would put women’s ballot before qualified voters at the next general election.
Ex congressman Roswell N Hoar died at Plainfield New Jersey Friday night after a brief illness. He served as Representative from Michigan and later became editor of the New York Weekly Tribune. He gained notoriety in a quarrel with Senator Stewart of Nevada and supported the gold standard in a Chicago debate with W H Harvey two years ago.
James R Judge of Carson was yesterday appointed and commissioned Attorney General of Nevada by Governor Sadler to fill the vacancy caused by the death of R M Beatty. He is a reputable lawyer formerly with A O Eliza and is expected to perform duties faithfully and efficiently.
Worthington editor endorses Electric Bitters for constipation and sick headache as a tonic. Chicago resident Annie Stehle recovers health after six bottles, regaining strength. price 60 cents or $1, available at S. J. Hodgkingon’s drug store.
Report from North Truckee School for December 1896 shows 20 pupils enrolled, 10 boys and 10 girls. Roll of Honor lists students Mary Conroy, Clair Frazer, Clara Shields, Willie Grose, Eddie Hazlett, George Grose, Carrie Balmain, Joe Marty, Isa Hazlett, Hazel Van Meter, Gladya Frazer, Katie Marty with top marks. Julia A Hyps the teacher.
A vintage advertisement extols Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children claiming immediate relief from pain and diarrhea. It markets the cure as safe, pleasant tasting, and a prescription of noted female physicians. Price listed as twenty five cents per bottle. Also includes a second ad note about Humboldt County Sheriff elect Charles McDeid’s death at Sonoma ranch, and a Bucklen’s Arnica Salve health ad with price and guarantee.
J. W. Danbar, wanted for forgery in Sacramento, was arrested yesterday afternoon at Virginia Street. He will be held for transfer after an officer arrives. A woman accompanying him claimed to be his wife but was not arrested.
Fragmentary text recalls Castoria advertisement style from early era showing a mother giving Castoria to child. Mentions childhood illness, remedies, and later life refrain. Contains no verifiable dates or names beyond Castoria brand reference.
Local note mentions John Sunderland with a line described as embroidered and fancy. Obrivtaas presents are referenced in connection to the line, suggesting a decorative display or event tied to Sunderland. Further context is limited in the fragments available.
In Washington on December 21 Senators debated the Cuban question with holiday adjournment noted. Senator Bacon introduced a constitutional resolution on executive legislative powers over recognizing governments. In the House Barthold opposed Senate amendments to the immigration bill and urged fair treatment for foreign residents. The House non-concurred in Senate amendments and set a conference while Legislative Appropriations consideration continued.
Secretary Olney warns that Senate Cuba independence resolution would clash with Executive power, risk inflaming passions abroad, and hinder protection for American citizens. Cabinet convened to deliberate its potential impact amid Congressional actions on naval appropriations and expositions. Paris discuss disarmament moves face strong opposition.
James L Francia alderman of Chicago and Rev John Burgas of Keokuk Iowa praise Dr King s New Discovery as an ideal cough cold and lung remedy. The advertisement invites readers to try the Ideal Dough Remedy with free trial battles at J Hodgkinson s Drug Store.
The Board of County Commissioners met in an adjourned session with all members present. Regular business was transacted except approving several bond payments including 1000 to the Agricultural Society, 1030 for Bridge fund, 1210 for Wadsworth fire department, and 1540 for Reno school fund. The board adjourned until the 29th inst.
A family notice praises Syrup of Figs for children as a pleasant gentle laxative. The remedy, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company, is described as more acceptable to kids and more effective than other laxatives.
Telegraphic notes report events from diverse places including a Lincoln Nebraska irrigation congress meeting, a Hamburg dockers strike continuation, Brazil refusing Cuban belligerent status, a fatal mine explosion in Resilza Hungary, and a major fire in St Paul Minnesota. Other items cover a ship ashore near Long Beach Oregon, bubonic plague in Bombay, a siege near Auburn Georgetown California, and Wells Fargo treasure thefts. Additional notes include a Chicago loan dispute, a Tuskegee school principal’s cabinet prospects, a typhus epidemic in Pali Anaitia, a Durrant Supreme Court case motion, a Savannah mine fire incident, a lawyer stabbed in West Virginia, and bank closure in Chicago. Concluding items recount a double fatal shooting in Plymouth New Hampshire, a will contest testimony, and a bank examiner takeover.
The week recounts a Kent Woolen Mile boiler blast killing three and injuring one in Centreville Rhode Island, Cuba poisoning rumors involving Maceo and Gomez, a Grand Trunk derailment near Caville Junction Massachusetts injuring seventeen, a Los Angeles conversion to Judaism of Daniel Bates, and Senator Warren undergoing appendectomy in Chicago. Further items include a Modoc collision near Sacramento, a Southern Pacific held up near Comstock Texas with no cash loss, postal theft by Wella Fargo clerk 4 b Peck in Los Angeles, tariff hearings urged in writing, Choctaw land severance and US jurisdiction transfer, Antonio Jorco wounded in Vine land New Jersey, elderly sisters burned in New Port Rhode Island, and a Sheffield Ohio house fire.
President Stubbs delivered an instructive lecture at the high school building on Thursday afternoon. He spoke of historical places he had visited and drew ethical and patriotic lessons for the public school pupils, stressing the value of occasions by prominent men for pupils and teachers.
A House committee report favors amending U S law on affidavits for mineral land classification. It allows testimony before oath officers and sets prima facie mineral presumptions from rock in place or nearby deposits. It also notes evidence rules for comparing mineral and agricultural value.
Patrick Cronin, a native of Ireland aged 1 years, died at the County Hospital on December 18, 1908. The brief notice records the infant's death and origins without further detail.
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