Nevada Spats Journal Saturday January 26 1895
Two Senate measures spark debate over bond issues and monetary policy. The Jones bill would authorize 500 million in bonds to be paid in gold, with a push for silver certificates and altered banknote rules. It also calls for changes to bank circulation and a shift toward standard dollars and coin needs. A political row follows over railroad debt and enforcement of the Interstate Commerce Act, contrasting Silver party aims with publishing concerns. The Brooklyn strike prompts a court ruling that public duties trump stockholder interests, requiring fair wages to keep streetcar service uninterrupted.
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United States Senate
Smith
New Jersey
Jones
Arkansas
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Treasury
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
National Bank
United States Treasury
Silver Party
Senate
Reno
Winnomuhea
Elko
San Francisco
Illinois
Claus
Comnpany
Chicago
Renona
Tts
Wall Street
Nevada
Counter Move Affects Union Pacific Bondholders
A report notes Union Pacific Railroad defaulting on first mortgage interest. Bondholders seek foreclosure while a bill by Senator Palmer would pay first mortgage bonds in standard silver dollars. Government exposure to second mortgage bonds and broader funding issues are discussed amid opposition from gold standard supporters. Lord Ranponen Onuresby, Earl of Marlborough’s son, dies in London after a noted political career and marriage to an American heiress.
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Union Pacfic Railroad Company
I'hla
Congress
Union Pacific Company
Palmer
Illinois
Treasury
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
Lorp Ranpoten Onuresby
Earl of Marlborough
London
Leonard Jerome
New York
House of Commons
Gworde
Gladstows
Perkins Elected Senator in California Joint Session
In California a joint convention of the Legislature elected George C. Perkins to fill the unexpired term of Senator Stanford for two years from March 4. The De Young faction faced a defeat as two Democrats Martin and Noble voted for Perkins amid railroad influence suspicions and rival Burne mobilized efforts for De Young.
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California
George C. Perking
Stanford
de Young
Martin and
Noble
Perkins
de Young Burne
Boas
Brooklyn Strike Erupts Over Non Union Car Crews
About 3 this morning in Brooklyn Seventeenth precinct police fought wire cutting strikers at Broadway and Sumpter Streets and captured two. One was badly clubbed. An attempt to run a crosstown line with non union crews guarded by police and militia ended with stoning and injuries to seven motormen. Justice Gaynor ordered a mandamus forcing operation of enough cars. Strike leaders expect talks to move toward ending the walkout as a conference is planned. SAN FRANCISCO CORRUPTION Committee to probe police graft to be appointed in Sacramento.
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ETF
New York National Guard
Brooklyn
Gaynor
Superior Court
Cara
Ita
Ite Seng
Seventeenth Precinct
Broadway
Sumpter
Janos Tie
New York
Wells
Thomas Kearney
Bedford Avenue
Ridgewood Station
Palmetto Street
Sevanth
Green Point
Delegate
Lorimer Street
Crosstown
Guatemalan Consul General Recalled to Command War Troops
Consul General Duran of Guatemala is recalled by President Barrios to lead the army in the looming conflict with Mexico. He claims Guatemala has allied with Nicaragua El Salvador and Honduras to mobilize 100,000 troops for the march on Mexico.
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San Francisco
Duran
Guatemala
Barrios
Mexico
Nicaragua
Salvador
Honduras
Japs March On Through Chinese Forces Land Marines
Shanghai January 24. A Japanese transport reports forces landed near Yung Chang Wei Hai Wei after heavy shelling. Japanese marines landed and reportedly captured four gans and the Biso Mang lighthouse as cannonading persisted.
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Shavahai
Ultima
Yung Chang
Brooklyn Streetcar Strike Roils City as Troops Deployed
Widespread labor unrest grips Brooklyn as trolley lines run limited services and mobs clash with police. Militia recalled to New York as wire-cutting incidents, car vandalism, and kidnappings unfold. Nine cars targeted, arrests made, 25 new workers isolated, andpatrols reinforced amid ongoing strike threats.
California Senate Attaches Cut Demand for Four Fifths Vote
In Sacramento January 25 the California Senate debated limits on attaches amid rising costs. Holloway favored a four fifths rule and called for action to curb daily expenses of nearly $800 as attaches clamor for space. Biggy denounced corruption linked to Buckley and Rainey, urged a gubernatorial inquiry, and Orr’s proposal for a special committee to probe San Francisco politics was moved to a later agenda.
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Sacramento
Senate
Holloway
Orr
San Francisco
Biggy
Chris Buckley
Rascal
Sam Rainey
Fourth Day of the State Legislature Focuses on University Address
The Senate and Assembly adjourned after a busy morning of roll calls, committee reports, and resolutions. President Stubbs was invited to address university needs, highlighting the need for expanded facilities including a School of Mines, Agricultural and Mechanical Arts, and an extended Normal Department, with the joint session listening intently to the lengthy address.
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Esmo. Jigreka
John Churchill
Chas. Kaiser
Gregovich
Dougals
Martin
Storey
E. D. Boyle
Lincolin
H. Patchen
Nye
A. Maute
White Pine
H. A. Comins
Lyon
J. E. Gignoux
Senate
Comins
Assembly
Sadler
Stubbs
The
State University
Lick School
Armour, Drexel and Pratt Institutes
National Central Railway Bill Introduced in Congress
Representative Childe of Illinois introduced a bill to incorporate the National Central Railway Company. It would authorize construction and maintenance of a continuous railway from the Hudson River near Jersey City or New York City to San Francisco on the shortest preferable route.
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Washington
Childe
Illinois
National Central Railway Company
Hudson River
Jersey City
New York City
New York
San Francisco
State v Gafford: Guilty on breaking jail verdict
In district court yesterday the State charged Gafford with breaking jail. The jury returned a guilty verdict after brief deliberation. In a separate matter, State v Nadon the court sustained the defendant’s motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction in the Justice Court and discharged Nadon.
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Gafford
Nadon
Newlands Secures Action on Nevada Pension Claims
Congressman Newlands reports final disposition actions for Nevada pension claims involving A. A. Evans, John Gooding and John Thompson. The Thompson case from Reno has been ordered to undergo a medical examination.
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Newlands
Nevada
A. A. Evans
John Gooding
John "Thompson
Thomase
Reno
Salvation Army Hall Hosts Wandering Boy Meet
Salvation Army tonight at the Salvation Army Hall will feature a Wandering Boy’s meeting. Duets solos and chorus singing promised with a playful note about a real devil defeating time. All are invited.
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The
Salvation Army
Hall
Fifth Day Proceedings at SENAME Senate Session
Senate met at 11 am with all members present. Reports and bills were discussed or referred, including SB No. 4 on uniform teacher examinations, canal construction advocacy, prison and insane asylum committee visits, and limiting stationery costs to ten dollars per member.
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Senate
Sadler
Mitchell
Gignoux
Committee On
Skaggs
Nicaragua Canal
Assembly
Wilson
The Making of Thieves From the Street to Crime
A Century magazine reflection notes a sharp rise in child criminals and their younger, tougher demeanor. It argues hunger and street life foster petty thefts from grocers and pie wagons, leading to more serious offenses as youths gain street allies and contempt for authority.
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Hell’s Kitchen
Jewtown
Jacob A. Ruis
Century
Night visitors and a parlor full of titles collapse into gossip
A fragment from a New York World piece describes a high society parlor scene where a "tuft hunter" hostess shames guests by reciting their distinguished callers, followed by a Chicago Tribune note on night conductors courting maids, and a stray Detroit Free Press snippet about a domestic disturbance.
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