08 Jun 1895
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1895
Page
1
The Nevada State Journal is published daily and weekly by a local press operation serving Reno and surrounding areas. It provides local news, classifieds, and public notices with period-appropriate newspaper tone.
Publication details indicate daily issues throughout the year with monthly and weekly formats. The Daily is issued every day except outages, while the Weekly appears on Saturdays. Odds and pricing are described with varied terms and abbreviations.
The July North American Review article cites Senor Romero arguing the silver standard boosts domestic production and reduces imports, while low silver prices cut export income. It contrasts Mexico’s policy with the U S, claiming silver money supports industry and labor, warns against gold-based imports, and criticizes political elites favoring gold tariffs and foreign bonds.
Ex Congressman Joseph C. Sibley of Pennsylvania and General A J Warner of Ohio addressed a large Pueblo audience on the silver question. Both urged nominating a free coinage candidate for President regardless of party. Sibley, repeatedly saying he is not a candidate, urged the man to seek the office and cited his support for gold and silver coinage, non interest bearing notes, and a moderate tariff. He favors a cross party line push for free coinage in 1896.
Movement roots in Laclede county home of Congressman Bland. Administration Democrats and Republicans likely to join forces to defeat the Silver proponents in Missouri as they did in Kentucky.
The piece argues that Democrats in the Mississippi Valley favor free silver while others support the gold standard, predicting a split at national conventions. It notes Republican leaders also face pressure to back free coinage, with calls for expanded silver circulation and government notes, signaling a broad monetary policy divide likely to shape 1896 politics.
Mme De Grimm wife of Baron De Grimm Austrian artist in New York shot herself last evening. She had a ten year old daughter and had complained of being watched by strange men two months earlier. Her husband Dr. De Grimm found her in the bath room with his pistol after his return home unexpected. He believed the act sprang from a mounting mental distress.
P M Rooney formerly exiled from Honolulu after a recent uprising has publicly informed the U S Government that he is an American citizen. He says he was chief overseer of Spreokole Hawaiian plantations and business manager of a Royalist paper. Arrested by the Citizens Guard before the rebellion, he was confined in a harsh prison forty two days and agreed to exile to regain his liberty. He now wishes to return to Honolulu to be with his family and recover his property.
San Francisco reports no new details from the Colima wreck site with San Juan expected next week. Pacific Mail denies claims of dynamite on board and overload. Thirty one passengers and crew are confirmed rescued, with a raft reportedly saved by Purser Wafer.
Mrs Martha Elias and her daughter Annie were found dead in rooms above a Nicol let avenue drug store. The old woman seemingly shot the girl while she slept and then killed herself. They were well to do. A possible motive tied to the death of the husband eleven years prior.
Nevada papers distort facts about the Carson mint theft case. Marshal Humphrey counters claims, defending Heney's testimony before trial. The article argues Heney could expose confederates and possible mint superintendent involvement.
San Francisco June 1 The coroner s jury said Jennie Mathews died from poison given by unknown parties Coroner Hawkins declines to approve the verdict citing evidence that QO W Winthrop supplied the poison Winthrop remains jailed awaiting a preliminary examination in the Police Court Miners Decide Against a Strike Pittsburg June 1 The National Bituminous Miners organization rejects a general strike and upholds 60 cent rate as settlement base in Hessat and West Virginia A joint meeting of miners delegates and mine owners will be convened to address Ohio Indiana and Illinois rates
Guerneville California residents face a dog overrun with howling canines and nightly disruption. Strychnine loaded meat distributed last night is blamed for forty dead dogs found this morning. Poisoners remain unidentified as authorities search for culprits.
A June 1896 letter from Reno criticizes Stanley Waterloo of Honest Money, attacking Quin's Financial School and the free coinage of silver. The writer mocks the 16 to 1 ratio, warns of wage-earner disaster, and ridicules a map of a vast silver deposit depicted in the magazine. The claim is that honesty remains the best policy.
U S Marshal Gro W Hunarey of Reno replies to Carson Tribune and Gazette statements. He says he never solicited any attorney except those representing the government in Heney’s arrest. He offered to appoint Woodburn deputy, allow client access, and provide bail opportunities, denying any mistreatment or unusual diplomacy, and asserting readiness to use lawful means to secure justice.
Send your address to H B Bucklen Co in Chicago for a free trial box of Dr Kings New Life Pills. The pills ease constipation and sick headache and aid malaria and liver troubles. They are vegetable and safe, priced 25 cents per box. Sold by H J Hodgkinson, Drugist.
Advertised letters remaining uncalled for in Reno Nevada for the week ending June 4 1895 include gentlemen and ladies names such as The Murray Master J Berger Joe Newmen Elkus Otero Senor Pole R H Price Wm E Farley James Lee Edgar Grant James Smith Robi Henderson Isadore Henderson Frank Watson John Klarce W B R Wells W D Matson Chris Zamora Marcos G Merino Thomas G Cunningham Mrs A Moore Ella Hill Morrell Mrs A King Mrs Tries Mary B Kenned Mrs Welsh Malina Lockard Mary H Benry P M and others.
Ad touts Gacklen's Arnica Salva as best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns eruptions and even piles with money back guarantee. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by 8 J Hodgkinson. The charge against Fatty Blake reduced to petit larceny. he pleaded not guilty before Judge Linn.
The Board of County Commissioners met yesterday and accepted the hospital rules, ordered a $1,000 physician bond, and designated a west Montz corner road along the railroad in Verdi as the county road replacing the old route. They unanimously approved a $3,125 bill from Herring Halli Marvin Co for railroad material. Hymers offered a resolution about destitute Chas Bradbury of Eureka County and the county printing dispute, awarding Washoe printing to the Reno Evening Gazette pending board action, amid objections from other members and a criticized misstatement about an offer to the Navapa State Journal.
The State Board of Pardons near Carson City denied Alice M. Hartley’s application for pardon in the 1895 murder case involving M. D. Foley. Prominent Reno attendees, diverse petitions, and testimony on trial fairness were presented before the board. The decision favored continued punishment for Hartley and her infant son.
Advertisement offers free samples of Dr Kings New Discovery and New Life Pills by mail from H E Bucklen Co. and S J Hodgkinson's Drugstore. Included is a health guide and household instructor. Also notes election of officers for The Daughters of Rebekah and upcoming lodge officer elections for Truckee Lodge and Reno Lodge.
The readable fragments mention Posy, a four by ten race, and individuals such as Leeane Miss and Cacturia. Children are said to have been given Castorig. The text is incomplete and provides few verifiable details.
An advertisement touts Park's Cough Syrup as unequaled for croup Wadoping cough and common colds in children. The School Board of Anderson district has elected Miss Marion L Edmands of Neno as teacher for the upcoming term.
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