27 Jul 1895
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1895
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Deity one year tale and satire by Carrien par woody. References EOD PP watts and dated lines. Puzzle-like jargon obscures clear facts. includes mentions of dates and prices, but readable core concerns a published satire titled Tava and attributed creators.
The garbled passage references a chaotic political platform and a looming contest. It mentions prosecutors, a probing inquiry, and a disputed election date. Names and places are unclear, but the tone suggests a heated campaign and possible legal scrutiny shaping events.
Philadelphia politics pulse as a probe into city corruption intensifies. Reports claim major figures and financiers fund schemes to taint elections while lawmakers spar over investigative powers and funding. The drive centers on uncovering graft despite opposition and political risk.
The article discusses a long dispute over silver as money, the gold standard, and the Demonetization Act of 1874. It cites statements from advocates and opponents, cites congressional records, and notes the role of the gold standard party in questioning the truth of claims about silver demonetization and monetary value.
The text argues 3 House passes failed to remove the silver dollar from coin lists or end silver use, citing Judge Kelley of Pennsylvania and supporting sources. It claims debates show the act of 1873 was a European banker plot, with Republican leaders admitting the mistake but party control by the Gold Trust blocking rectification.
Hon Matt W Ransom, now on leave in Washington, estimates US capital in Mexico at 200 to 300 million dollars. He notes railroads, mining, factories and other enterprises largely funded by Americans, Mexico’s silver based currency, and continued economic prosperity protected from European competition.
Senator John K. Jones, a financial expert, argues the silver issue outranks all others in the United States. He predicts the next presidential election may favor free coinage as the gold coalition shows power, with press and party organizations under its influence amid a rising independent spirit.
Work has begun on the San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley railroad at Stockton. A shipload arrived and grading will proceed vigorously toward Stockton south. The line aims to connect Mohave with a transcontinental route, giving San Francisco two eastern outlets and lowering transport costs for farmers. Celebrations with speed contests and fireworks graced the Fourth of July-like event in Stockton.
The War Department tasks Lt. H H Wise of the Ninth Infantry with a continental bicycle trial from Willett's Point to San Francisco. He will test bike types under actual use, carry a haversack and canteen, swap wheels every 190 miles, and report in San Francisco about September 1. His findings could steer army purchasing and public interest. Blackburn forces win political gains in Kentucky while grand jury indictments target aldermen over bribes.
Mounted men attacked Wheeler Bros sheep camp 15 miles north of Mineral Hill Elko County destroying tent and cooking gear. They drove 2,600 sheep into creeks and down the slope causing 160 deaths and 60 injuries. Wheeler Bros condemn the act and call for arrest and punishment. Electric Bitters advertised as tonic for elderly with bowel and kidney issues.
A salve advertised to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped skin chilblains and other eruptions with a money back guarantee. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by 8 J Hodgkinson.
The fourth day of Horr Harvey silver debate opened at the Illinois Club at 1 15 pm Culcaeo July 20 Harvey opened with a review of points established before 1878 gold and silver were constitutional money and silver as unit of value debtors could pay with cheaper money. He denied attempting to impugn American integrity while condemning corrupt legislators. He affirmed the public’s honesty and continued the discussion of the 1873 act and prior steps.
An Utica bound passenger train on the Adirondack and St. Louis railroad faced a 500 foot trestle engulfed in flames seven miles above Paltowehora as it descended a heavy grade. Engineer William Brassel acted swiftly, opened the throttle, and the train cleared the fiery obstacle. The trestle collapsed behind the train and the wreckage fell onto rocks fifty feet below. Seventy five passengers survived the ordeal.
Hundreds gathered near the County Jail to watch William Hearst Durrant, accused of murdering Blanche Lamont and Minnie Williams at Emmanuel Church, be moved to City Hall for trial as affidavits support a motion for change of venue.
In Idaho's Tribune report Dorner presented a $10 bill for burying the mangled Din Vierney Tierney's leg after a railroad accident. Turner assisted, burying the limb and reburials occurred four times as Tierney protested twists and pain. The leg was finally straightened and packed in a cotton box for rest.
An old promotional notice claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup soothes teething pain and diarrhea in children, touts its taste and medical pedigree, lists a 25 cent price, and urges mothers to send for a bottle. The text also notes the transcontinental bicyclists Mr and Mrs McIlrath continuing their journey to California.
In memory of Mrs Eliza Hall a brief elegy laments parting and wishes peaceful rest. It speaks of patience rewarded and a quiet, eternal sleep shaded by nature’s imagery. The poem consoles the bereaved and evokes a tranquil afterlife.
The state pair will feature a three day Cornish wrestling tournament with six prizes from 10 to 70 dollars in a 24 foot arena at Pair Grounds. Rules cover handshakes, jacket holds, falls, and weight matching with contestants from Nevada City Grady Valley Virginia City and Montana among others. Also notes letters, ads, and local attractions including balloon ascensions and electric cooking.
A report recounts Robb being arrested Sunday after a street brawl near the Dent area. He allegedly drew a pistol on Dora and threatened to harm her and others as a brother tried to intervene. Nearby witnesses and a bystander named Uso Perch intervened during the altercation.
A garbled passage mentions friends, Maynard, a person named Goku, and references to entering a workshop and waiting for a person. The text is unclear with many misspellings and nonstandard terms, obscuring concrete events, names, dates, or locations.
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