Nevada free coinage debate provokes detailed mining cues
The Corsou Neve challenges Nevada papers over free coinage of silver while the Jecreaveres press asks what policy would truly benefit Nevada. The News withholds figures. Nevada’s mining towns from Reno area to Churchill and Humboldt counties are cited as potential revival under remonetization, with employment and production debated but details remain to be clarified.
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Corsou Neve
Nevada
Joe Ryan
Neos
Jovanat
Nevara
Nevade
Peuvine
Reno
Lovelock
Humboldt County
Churchill County
Carson
Arizona
Unionville
Lander County
Galena
Lewis
Eureka
Elko
Wall Street Brigade
News
Nevadia
Peculiar People of Caraun and Their Crimes
A fragment describes Caraun residents as defiant to law, praising theft from the U S mint and bribery attempts by lawyers while condemning whistleblowers. It suggests a corrupt capital atmosphere and notes a large share of state fauna in new silver.
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Caraun
United States
Nevada pauper lampoons silver claim in taxation tale
Residents marvel at coins entering the State Treasury despite never circulating, wondering how so many dollars could be taxed. The sentiment cuts deep with a local quip that Nevada is not a silver producing state.
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Nevada
Silver dollar minting scandal shocks Nevada treasury
A Carson dispatch reports 80000 1893 standard silver dollars found in the Nevada State Treasury spurring a federal inquiry. Officials question how such dollars, minted under government authority, could reach state holdings, amid suspicions of rushed secrecy and doctored records.
Newlands Honored on Key House Committees
Congressman Newlands of Nevada gains seats on the Foreign Affairs and Banking and Currency committees, marking a notable Pacific Coast recognition. He advocates silver restoration, tariff increases, and views on export growth through silver use to balance trade, alongside concerns about currency contraction and Treasury note issuance.
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Newlands
Nevada
House of Representatives
Pacific Coast
Montana
Utah
Reed
Treasury
Carlisle
Military strength of Great Britain and Canada analyzed
Two San Francisco Miner articles by Lt. W. R. Hamilton assess Britain's land forces and Canada's potential defense. They estimate Britain’s home defense force at about 663,000 with 142,500 in regulars and reserves totaling 663k. Canada could field over 80,000 on the Detroit–Quebec frontier, challenging American assumptions about an easy capture of Canada.
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Nada Miner
W. R. Hamilton
United States Artillery
University of Nevada
England
Canada
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Great Britain
Europe
Britain
China
Egypt
India
Ireland
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Colonies
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Canadian
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Quebec
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Resolution on coinage and war era monetary policy
Senate resolution from Aeonatvers Alies of Nebraska directs the Finance Committee to report whether it is expedient to open US mints to free coinage of gold and silver at a 16 to 1 ratio and to issue treasury notes while withdrawing bank note issuance. It notes war would require coinage of silver and gold and greenbacks for home use.
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Aeonatvers Alies
Nebraska
Committee On Finance
United States
Treasury
Senate
Vileary Treasuries
Europa
A. Norcross
Heney Case Ends with Guilty Verdict in Second Trial
James Heney, accused of stealing bullion from the United States Mint at Carson while employed by the government, was found guilty in a second trial after the first ended in a hung jury. Evidence included his admission of procuring gold and paying witnesses to stay away. Rumors question if he will name accomplices amid arching Venezuela arbitration talks between Italy and the U.S. and Britain.
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James Heney
United States Grand Jury
United States
Carson
Reno
Heney
Russia
Corea
England
China
Japan
Great Britain
Manchura
Wlndivestock
Corean
Armenia
Turkey
Europe
France
Rusia
Germany
Austria
Baloochistan
Why Slavery Fell and the Money Question
A historic argument that emancipation came not from moral suasion but from concurrent events shaping Union policy. The piece argues that the Union’s rise and abolition followed pivotal events, not mere ethics, and it links this to broad monetary reform debates, warning that war and financial change could redefine liberty. It cites Armenia, Cuba, and Armenia’s fate as moral tests alongside monetary policy shaped by gold and silver standards. The column foresees disruption from war and monetary crises and discusses the impact on silver coinage, the gold standard, and public sentiment.
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Channing
Phillips
Armenia
Christian Armenia
Washingtons
Lees
Putnams
Greens
France
la Fayette
North
Boston
American Republic
Ita
Cocona Balm touted for skin care and cost
A claim promotes Cocona Balm as the best method to prevent roughness and skin damage with several applications making skin soft and smooth at 25 cents a bottle. A Utah statehood note states the President approved the Utah constitution and will issue a proclamation on January 4 1896 admitting Utah as a state with officers starting January 6.
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Utah
Territory of
Union
Little Son of John Barrett Hane Crushed Foot At Train
A ten year old boy, son of marble cutter John Barrett Hane, was injured when a switch engine backed up as he tried to pass between cars on Sierra street. His foot was crushed, doctors fear the limb may be saved, and his mother mourns as his father is away. Local ads tout Dr King s New Discovery as a cough remedy, with trial bottles offered. Louis Kilein broke a thigh after slipping on Main Street ice in Pioche.
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Sierra Street
McCullough
P. T. Phillips
Ti Ia
S. J. Hodgkinson's
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