15 Feb 1896
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1896
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR lists daily and weekly publication offerings by Kelley and Webster with prices and frequencies. It references telegraphic news and mall distribution, but the text is incomplete and unenclosed dates or locations are not identifiable.
The piece reports rival syndicates led by J Pierpont Morgan and John A Stewart competed for a ten million dollar bond issue to back gold reserves. Bid prices differed and intrigue surrounds who knew the others offer, with claims of manipulated figures and Treasury leverage amid debates on the gold standard.
A House subcommittee debates appropriations for mints and considers closing the Carson mint, which is already an assay office in practice. The piece notes past misconduct, praises reform efforts, and discusses silver versus gold arguments in Congress led by Representative Newlands, who urged heightened scrutiny of silver and a path to balance of trade improvements.
Colmage revival hinges on ending old gang control. If past managers return, the project may be cutoff due to economic concerns and potential mismanagement, highlighting a clash between integrity and financial viability for the future.
McKinley supporters claim Ohio backs ex Governor for president while Foraker forces win the chair race Horace Keifer loses 20 to 1 Sam Wilkerson leads Foraker side McKinleyites charge bribery and vow to seek indictments The core fight concerns delegates to the St Louis Republican Convention and the question of McKinley’s unanimity versus internal contests
Assemblyman Flannigan circulates a petition to the Post Office Department seeking a weekly Reno to Deep Hole mail route via Pyramid with post offices at Willowa and Salt Marsh to serve about one hundred farmers stockmen and others. It will be sent to Mr Newlands to urge Post Office Department action. Mining industry favors greenbacks treasury notes and silver coins for national development and warns against borrowing gold from England.
Rumor says Lord Dunraven plans a fitting apology to the New York Yacht Club, delivered to the United States, seeking to ease tensions after the historic dispute. If true, the gesture could mark a diplomatic turn amid ongoing maritime tensions.
Washington Feb 8 Thirty-two members were on the floor and nineteen spectators in the galleries as the House opened. Debates over non concurrence versus concurrence in the Senate silver substitute for the bond bill continued. Speakers attacked party factions over the silver issue with references to Kentucky politics and the gold standard debate. Reports cover related political, economic, and local civic notes across the nation.
In Washington on February 10 Senator Cameron offered a joint resolution referencing the Cuban war and self government for Cuba and offering friendly U.S. mediation to Spain. In the House the Tariff Financial bill recommitment was postponed until tomorrow. Crain of Texas died early, his desk draped in black as the House convened after Sunday recess. The Bond bill debate continued to noon and adjournment followed with a death tribute and scheduling for a Texas funeral procession.
A doctoring advertisement offers a universal salve claimed to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. Sold by 8 J Hodgkinson at 25 cents per box.
The San Francisco Call notes Governor Jones of Nevada has shown steady improvement after a long illness at the Palace Hotel. Despite earlier dire forecasts, a female physician’s treatment appears to have aided progress with external salves and an internal tonic. The report cites Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup and Dr King’s new discovery as widely used remedies, while a separate note mentions a poisoning scare at a Carson party and a druggist praising King's New Discovery.
A 20 dollar reward is posted for the apprehension of those who vandalized graves and monuments in the Jewish cemetery. The notice condemns the act as vile and dehumanizing, calling for the severest penalties and a troubled conscience for the culprits.
Advertisements promote Syrup of Figs as a cleansing laxative and Electric Bitters as a cure for headaches and constipation. A drugstore notes fifty cent large bottles. Separately, plans for dedicating a new gymnasium at the university linger with debate over a grand ball or literary exercises ending with a promenade concert.
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