11 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1896
Page
1
A catalog entry shows Kelley and Webster with numbers 1006 00 300 16 200 100, indicating a sequence or ledger notation in the record. The fragmentary data suggests an archival reference or price code without broader context.
The piece attacks the gold standard, denounces the repeal of the Bullion Purchase Act, and criticizes Republican remedies like bond issuance and the Dingley tariff. It argues the double standard aided prosperity and warns against return to free silver, citing Congress debates and economic hardship.
Ex Governor Sylvester Pennoyer has been installed as Portland Oregon mayor for two years without ceremony. He took the oath at City Hall and began governing, presiding at a city council meeting and presenting a financial health message. He urged economical administration and made no new appointments beyond standing committees. By party, he is aligned with the People's party.
Louis faces a hostile local mood as people liken the country’s wearied frontier to barbarism. They deem Pennoyer a merely half educated savage, fueling strong local opposition to his stance.
An 1895 Nevada statute aims to ensure clean elections by requiring nomination certificates to include a five-person election committee with written acceptance. It caps candidate spending, enforces penalties and forfeiture for violations, bans bribery and coercive campaign practices, and obliges readers to study the act to avoid inadvertent violations.
The Treasury reports cash balance of 264,534,560 and gold reserve of 161,405,920. If European demand drives reserves below 100,000,000 bonds will be issued under the gold standard. Republicans insist on continuing this policy until Europe allows silver coinage, despite Nevada critics fearing ruin if changed.
A speaker criticizes fixed salaries for officials and notes taxation rises as farmers must sell more goods to pay taxes. He argues farmers now must sell about twice as much produce for cash to cover tax bills, reflecting the burden during the gold trust era.
At the Colorado Populist Convention a Arraphoe county delegation led by ex Governor Waite bolted to form a separate convention in which they elected delegates to St Louis. The regular convention endorsed free coinage of silver and direct legislation via initiative and referendum. They urged the national party to nominate a candidate fully in favor of unlimited silver at 16 to 1 and praised Henry M Teller for leaving a party hostile to the workers.
The Silver Republicans in Minnesota sever ties with the gold standard and condemn the party’s gold platform. They cite St. Louis platform as a fundamental Republicanism error and warn of dire consequences from a gold financial basis. The West largely opposes Boss Hanna and McKinley, and silver’s outlook remains bright ahead of the next U S presidential race.
Telegraphic notes report Texas gold delegates voted to not seek admission to the Chicago Convention while Michigan and Nebraska gold delegates were seated. The Democratic National Committee elected Senator Hill of New York as temporary chairman by 27 to 23, with a minority candidate possible. A Spanish warship chased the steamer Three Friends off Florida. the Maine and revenue cutters planned interception. A Ohio cloudburst near Columbus killed James Berry and family, destroyed bridges and buildings, and flooded Belleair culverts and a canning factory.
The Commissioners met yesterday and appointed registration agents for precincts lacking Justices of the Peace. The District Attorney was instructed to sue W. W. Morton for running water on the road. A county physician plan was settled with P. T. Phillips and J. A. Lewis serving four months and Dr. Bishop two months. County funds were counted and the regular bills acted upon.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and more with a money back guarantee and 25 cents per box. Bland leads in Chicago political scene while Senator Teller backs bimetallism and prosperity over candidate choice.
At Chicago a fierce fight pits Bland against Teller with McLean to be nominated for Vice President. Illinois and Minnesota back Bland, while New York talks bolt and New England backs the ticket. Gold and silver factions clash over Hill or Daniel for chairman as the convention opens with shows of strength and strategic holds.
A letter from Senator Henry Teuver, responding to Fred Dubois, urges unity among silver advocates. He argues for a sound financial system recognizing gold and silver as constitutional money, calls for patriotism over partisanship, and stresses forming a united front for the coming Chicago convention and a decisive campaign.
War and Navy Departments issue general orders to add a forty sixth star to the national flag honoring Utah’s admission. Flag makers place the new star on stock banners and the change follows the tradition of adding a star on the Fourth of July after statehood. An editorial note cites a Worthington Indiana editor praising Electric Bitters for constipation headaches and general tonic use. Mrs Annie Steble of Chicago credits six bottles with restored health and energy. A man believed to be Dunham, the San Jose murderer, is jailed in Fargo, South Dakota, for bicycle theft.
The article notes no compromise between silver and gold factions at Chicago with bolt anticipated. It cites silver claim of 596 votes, Minnesota silver Republicans breaking with party on gold standard, and Debs invited to speak at striker funerals as crowds attend and militia is mounted. It also mentions DeLamar mine sale to English syndicate and other political shifts.
Alderman James L. Francs of Chicago and Rev. John Burgus of Keokuk praise Dr King's New Discovery as an ideal panacea for coughs colds and lung complaints. They endorse its use in the family and ministry with rapid relief. Trial bottles free at 5 J Hodgkinson's Drug Store.
This week ending July 7 1896 the Reno Nevada post office lists remaining uncalled letters to Cummings Tom Rennick A B Farman J F W Sullivan Shoe Co Gaines Lf A Surron O A Johnson Galvin William Maynard Maute Hon Andrew Anderson Miss M Emmitt Misa J Arbuckle Mrs J Johnson Miss C Anfemann Mrs Martins Mrs P J Conyers Irens.
An old tonic claim says millions of mothers used Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething. The ad promises immediate relief for crying babies and lists curative effects. William Worthington, a Fresno farmer, died yesterday from injuries after a buggy collision on Sunday night.
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