Governor Jones Urges Nevada Legislature on State Economy
Governor Jones' message to the Legislature calls for economic retrenchment and support for home industries. He argues currency contraction harms production, backs a State Board of Equalization, and urges reduced state expenses while protecting public services. He favors promoting domestic manufactures, irrigation plans, and preserving the school fund and university status. He also stresses open committee bills, anti rider rules, and state autonomy on resources. The governor envisions converting farm outputs into pork, beef, and butter to support a home market.
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Nevada
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Allen
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Court
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Hall
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Beck
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Conboie
Flannigan
Welland
Hogan
Noel
Beals
Denton
Leidy
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Pitt
Wetland
Newman
Russell
Eureka
Murphy
Brocklina
Francis
Weiland
Constant
Brocklas
Greenwood
Gorman
Wilson
Brocklins
Russe
Trade and Manufactures
Asles
Condole
Hogan, Wilson
Brockiiss
State Prison
Insane Asylum
Stanley
Coryell, Crisler
Pith
Brigga
Conestant
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Copyell
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A.C. R
Judiciary Committee
A. R. Harding
Humboldt
Hardin
Washoe
Leete
de. Stubbs
the State University
Pepate Etx Ascupaly
Warners critique of currency bill to end greenbacks
General A J Warner writes to the National Watchman denouncing a Congress bill to radically alter the U S currency by ending greenback and coin note circulation. He warns it would place paper money under bank control, likening plans to coin money from paper and predicting hardship, poverty, and servitude for the masses under a gold based currency system.
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A. J. Warner
National Watchman
Congress
Turnley
United States
Warner
Secretary of the Treasury
Baltimore
Farmers oppose Duviness methods in Nevada
One of the active farmers of Dotglings county, Fred Dungberg, says the Duviness methods of Nevada people are ruinous to the strata and especially to farmers. He notes we have facility for curing bacon and send our home product to the San Francisco market.
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Flon
Fred Dungberg
Dotglngs County
Nevada
San Francisco
Nevada State Supplies Purchases Debate
Complaint argues state and county purchases are often made out of state at higher prices. 1893 act aims to favor Nevada merchants with a ten percent-plus cap over San Francisco prices, freight included, but lacks price-ascertainment methods and penalties. Critics say it places county officers in hardship for small items and urge amendments to require state compliance and allow county boards to approve and adjust bills.
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Nevada
San Francisco
Haat
Board of County Commissioners
Wise Legislature May Trim State Costs Yet Preserve Service
Opinion pieces argue lawmakers could cut expenses without harming public welfare. Despite mandatory duties for the poor and criminals, officials’ terms limit saving options, prompting calls for prudent reforms and a fitting memorial for public service.
Wheat Prices Slip as Market Panic Hits Farmers
Wheat fell in major markets with San Francisco recording 92 cents per cental and Chicago at 66½ cents per bushel. Brokers profited from the decline by fueling fear, undermining farmer income while authorities press the gold standard, boosting currency value at the expense of common people.
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San Francisco
Chicago
Legislature and the Funding Bill Demand in 184
The Silver party in Carson on September 24 184 adopted a resolution demanding immediate collection of the indebtedness of the Pacific Railway companies to the United States without extensions. The platform was endorsed by voters and now calls on state legislators to co operate to push Congress to act.
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Silver Party
Carson
United States
Congress
Scheme to Defraud Government Over Union Pacific Bonds
The Union Pacific is accused of trying to snatch government funds by defaulting on first mortgage interest to spur a funding bill. Receivers report bonds to cover interest, but foreclosures loom as bondholders bid the road. Government holds a second mortgage. if foreclosed, funds may vanish without a government purchase or refund. Courts say receivers control roads. why not compel payment.
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Union Pacific Company
United States
Supreme Court
Congress
Union Pacific
Earthquakes devastate Kuchan and Meshed in Persia
From Teheran advices report a new earthquake damaging Kuchan and Meshed, destroying homes and baths, flooding valleys, and killing many. The November 1893 quakes already leveled Kuchan and Meshed, with thousands perishing and water supply cut. Meshed housed Imam Reza's mausoleum and had about 60,000 residents.
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New York
Teheran
Persia
Kitchen
Kuchan
Meshed
Alek
Nything
Imam Reza
Mexico Diaz alarms Guatemala war threat grows
City of Mexico reports Guatemala has not answered the Mexican ultimatum. President Diaz refuses concessions and warns of consequences if Guatemala resists. Central American observers doubt Guatemala, while Mexico readies 12,000 troops on the border and mobilizes officers for possible action. Mass demonstrations in Mexico City chant Viva Mexico and support for Diaz, with 12,000 to 15,000 students outside the palace.
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City
Mexico
Guatemala
Diaz
Viva Diaz
Western roads vote to raise fares to Pacific Coast
Carcaco reports all western railroads have voted to advance one way and round trip rates to the Pacific Coast. The result is a clear affirmative, with the new higher fares to take effect February 16th.
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Carcaco
Pacific Coast
Van Harlingen Temporarily Teaches Class at State
E. M. Van Harlingen is engaged temporarily to teach a class at the State institution. The placement suggests a short-term instructional assignment pending other arrangements.
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E. M. van Harlingen
State
Daj
Senate and Assembly Proceedings In 1887 Nevada Era
The Nevada legislature meets with Senate in session notes, reports, and committee appointments. Bills, messages, and resolutions are read, referred, or acted on, including a vetoed fifb law conflict, governor’s address, and committee rosters for various domains. A slate of bills, elections, and educational measures proceed with notices and adjournment pending.
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Sadler
Mitchell
Committee On Chaplains
Secretary of State
Harry Morrison
Ormsby
Assembly
Summerfield
Maute
Committee On Federal Relations
T. Coffin
Gignoux
Committee On
Colcord
Jones
W. T. Hanford
Vate
Nevada Senate and Assembly Proceedings Highlight Pacific Railroad Debt
The Nevada Senate and Assembly met with routine business, approving journals and handling resolutions. Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8 urges collection of Pacific Railway Company indebtedness, enforcement of the Interstate Commerce Act, and transmission of the resolution to U S Senators and Representative. Afternoon session adjourned after reading Noel's bill on estates. Electric Bitters advertised.
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Committee On Federal Relations
Senate
United States
Waeneas
Eslm
Nevada
Assembly
Pacific Railway Company
Congress
Summerfield
Beck
Conboie
Father Clyne
Pacific Railroad
Gorman
Niles Sues Clark in Justice Court Trial
Justice Linn presided yesterday as Wm. Niles sued A J Clark for 7 and was awarded 45 dollars. Plaintiff’s attorneys were Dwight Jones and Charles Knox, with A Tulien representing Sajendan.
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Wm. Niles
A.J. Clark
Justice
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Teething Cure Ad
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims quick relief from crying and pain, with benefits including diarrhea relief and stomach regulation. The ad lists a 25 cent bottle price and urges mothers to ask for the product.
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Mrs. Winslow
Wreck at White Plains Caused by Iron Bar
The Wadsworth Dispatch reports the accident near White Plains was caused by a bar of iron connected with the ash pan dropping and catching in the switch. Engineers are said to open throttles wide to make a charge up the hill, with trains reaching about a mile a minute to prevent a stall, leading to the engine and cars scattering across the desert.
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Wadsworth Dispatch
White Plains
White
New Discovery Promises Fast Grippe Relief
During the grippe prevalence, Dr King's New Discovery was noted to enable speedy recovery and prevent after effects. It reportedly cures throat chest and lung diseases, asthma, and hay fever. Free trial bottles available at S J Hodgkinson's drug store.
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J. Hodgkinson
Interest Bearing Currency Proposal Sparks Bank Benefit Plan
A proposal for issuing interest bearing Treasury notes as legal tender could let banks earn $18,000,000 yearly from reserve funds. The plan estimates Congress would cost about $4,350,000 in lobbying and support, with Republicans and Democrats financing the effort. The article also notes a separate opium arrest case and a Sozodont advertisement.
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Plantocrats
Treasury
Congress
Wold
Buehklen's Amatca Salve Advertised for All Ailments
An old style medicine ad promotes Buehklen's Amatca Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It claims piles cured or pay refunded with 2 cents a box, sold by S J Hodgkinson.
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S J. Hodgkinson
Castoria Recalled In Child Health Reminder
Fragmentary medical note references Castoria, nostalgia for remedies used on a sick baby and a child’s early years. Mentions Castoria and Carworm remedies in a dated voice. No clear event or date provided.
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Ced Cor Castoria
Vis
Chi’ Uen Sae
Castoria
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