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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1892
Page
1
Nevada State Journal lists daily and weekly editions published by Lley & Webster. The Daily issue covers telegraphic news and prints every day except Monday, while the Weekly appears on Saturdays. Subscription terms outline yearly and six month rates by mail.
The article questions when the President learned of Chile's conciliatory note amid looming war. It notes dispatch dates from Santiago, the bellicose message to Congress, and reports that officials may have known of Chile's reply before the President, urging a congressional and public inquiry.
An old line Republican mails a letter urging the West and South to unite for bimetallism. He doubts Hill or other Eastern leaders can safely guide the ticket and suggests Western men like Teller or Bland as presidential timber. He warns the monetary congress is a ploy and urges Nevada electors to back the silver cause.
Congress admitted Idaho and Wyoming as sovereign states on partisan need, despite lacking population for representation. Idaho legislators, split by northern and southern factions, elected three United States Senators early in the session, following prearranged factional schemes.
Idaho politics clash as W H Claggett wins vacancy while Freidy Dubois, former U S Marshal, is slated to take seat. Nevada pioneer Judea Claggett known for eloquence from Humboldt region and early Territory days, sought Senate seat but Senate committee recommends Dubois be awarded the seat.
Senator Stewart writes to the Chicago Inter-Ocean arguing for free coinage with a host of figures. He claims gold supply has grown since silver demonetization and that total world gold is about 3.78 billion dollars, insufficient for growing commerce. He asserts silver would restore currency and boost prices, while European capitalists and bankers wield political influence against silver, biasing conventions and public opinion.
The Eureka Sentinel lauds Senator Hill of New York for backing silver and hints at a Hill nomination. It argues Hill would bring a solid New York delegation to Chicago on June 21 and compares options with Boies or Gray for vice presidency. The piece endorses Hill Boies as a ticket and predicts a strong East wait for silver in Western markets.
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled that James E Boyd of Nebraska is a citizen of the United States and rightful Governor. Boyd, elected in November 1890 on the Democratic ticket, will assume full duties. Thayer, a Republican and former officeholder, must vacate and likely refund salary improperly drawn.
San Francisco reports fair conditions with limited rainfall in southern California and Nevada and notable totals in Los Angeles Needles and the San Joaquin Valley. In Luscorum Nebraska the Supreme Court Boyd Thayer decision is received quietly as Governor Thayer says he will abide by the ruling and officers prepare to relinquish offices.
In Helena Montana on January 30 the spike in horse thefts prompted a group of citizens to form a hunt. A recent clash left four thieves dead after they outnumbered the locals, prompting a call for reinforcements.
The British ship Ferndale went ashore near Grays Harbor ten miles north of the harbor entrance, with the loss of twenty lives including Captain Blair. Three crew were saved, and the mate’s body in a life preserver was found. The coal laden vessel was headed from Newcastle to Oregon and reported a total loss.
Washington January 30. The government has taken no steps to replace Chili's diplomatic representative. President invites Minister Montt to a White House state dinner Tuesday for the diplomatic corps. Rep Davis Kansas Alliance introduces post office building bill with libraries in second stories. Gridiron Club seventh annual anniversary dinner at the Arlington features the President and Cabinet members.
San Francisco on January 30 reports Henry De Greyer, a respected contractor, shot after an officer halted his speeding drive in Golden Gate Park. The officer lassoed the horses, claims De Greyer drew a weapon and fired, wounding De Greyer who is unconscious at German Hospital. Officer Harper is under arrest as investigations begin.
Wasataxatox California January 30. The Democratic caucus to consider proposed rules attracted 121 members. Speaker Crisp spoke 25 minutes in support of the Committee on Rules code. After debate the rule passed 80 to 6 despite rumoured lack of quorum. Soxoma California January 30. J G Stout charged with assault with a deadly weapon after an attack on W B Pleas. held $500 bail for Superior Court.
An old health ad touts Simmons Liver Regulator as a universal remedy for torpid liver constipation and related digestive issues. It claims extraordinary power and universal effectiveness with testimonials from W. J. McEvoy of Macon Georgia.
In Washington February 1 the House grappled with rules amid harrowing debate. Oates proposed a 15 member committee on order of business which was rejected. McCreary moved to require general appropriation bills reported within eighty days and to adjust committee appointments in sessions. Enloe and Alderson offered amendments about private bill calendars and counting a quorum.
Utah statehood emerges as a political issue with a Wisconsin representative introducing a resolution. The plan argues Utah’s population exceeds Wyoming Idaho and Nevada combined and links statehood to a constitutional amendment prohibiting polygamy. The draft Article Sixteen would empower Congress to enforce the ban nationwide while leaving state powers limited.
Wasmnarox February 1. Morning business closes with a motion by Stewart to cut a $75,000 Reno public building appropriation to $60,000. La Abra claim debated and passed 43 to 5 along with a suit to Court of Claims to challenge award fraud. Also approved Will claim bill before adjournment. Rev Spurgeon obituary notes Charles H. Spurgeon lying in state of floral tributes. body to Mortuary Chapel tomorrow.
In a Harper's piece, De Blowitz argues that France and Germany alone could ignite war, with Russia Italy Austria England unlikely to fight. He warns a broader European crisis could erupt if Europe refuses involvement, casting war as an inevitable outcome of Franco German tension.
A compact critique of old historical writing and its static world view. It cites Professor John Fiske on the limits of early methods, contrasts with modern cumulative analysis, and notes the tendency to mythologize heroes. Includes truncated ad fragmentary notes and an aside about Washington and molasses remedy.
A Philadelphia Ledger tribute recalls the Liberty Bell signaling liberty and human rights as a nationwide dawn of freedom. The piece celebrates unity from coast to coast and the enduring symbol of liberty. A New York Ledger excerpt then quotes a salesman fearing Canton flannel drapery due to its inflammable nature and risk of fire in homes.
A fragmentary observation notes how sparrows, bold in numbers, drive off larger birds like blackbirds from a lawn after a robin-like display,抢 stealing worms for their young. The scene unfolds on a spring morning with frost on the ground, illustrating interspecies competition among birds.
A New York Press note observes many 1861 to 1865 era figures lack living grandsons, citing Lincoln Davis Jackson and Greeley among others. It notes none of Andrew Jackson, Thurlow Weed, or Horace Greeley have living grandsons, Hancock's son left a daughter, Scott unnamed, and a parallel story links Stonewall Jackson and John Morgan as Confederate generals with two generations of daughters.
A French naturalist M Giard traced the glow in Talitrus to bacteria in diseased muscles. Inoculating healthy specimens produced the same luminosity, and all inoculated individuals died within seventy two hours in a St Louis Republic report.
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