Nevada State Journal Publication Note
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13 Jun 1896
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1896
Page
1
The Nevada State Journal appears as a daily and weekly publication credited to its owners. No additional context or articles are present in the fragment to identify date, staff, or specific reporting.
The Daily Telegraph publishes telegraphic news daily except Sundays with a weekly edition on Saturdays. The text notes Kelley and Webster and mentions page numbers and dates in a fragmented manner. This brief item records publication cadence and a couple of names attached to the notice.
Ex Governor Pennoyer wins Portland mayoralty by about 3000 votes. He pledges to cut expenses and take only half the mayoral salary as prices decline. He notes governor’s pay and governor history and argues city salaries should reflect market declines. He predicts historic changes under his administration regarding city expenditures.
The Populists of Maine gathered in Lewiston with 425 delegates to nominate Governor candidate Professor Bateman of Auburn who urged monetary reform. A censure of Senator Allen of Nebraska over a silver paper currency debate was tabled. The platform calls for coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1 with legal tender status and no bonds issued. The state may mirror past Greenback strength amid gold standard pressures and Maine farmers fear a shift in Congress.
The President and Vice President clash on money policy as the President dislikes the Vice President for independent thinking. With the Democratic split over silver, Mr Cleveland’s hostility grows. Colonel Stevenson, the vice president, remains courteous, avoids public stance, and limits contact with the White House. He once recommended a friend, but the President mocked the letter in writing and sent it to the Treasury. The VP saw the sarcasm and stopped recommending.
The piece portrays Representative Kem of Nebraska as a disruptive force who demands a quorum before business starts in the House. He is described as the only member feared by the would be President and sternly warns dilatory colleagues to attend promptly.
The House continues to confront a contested seat as several members have been unseated recently for reasons tied to quorum. Speakers face pressure to act on important bills, with tension over procedural steps and legitimacy of proceedings.
A political editorial attacks San Francisco Republican papers for shifting to the gold standard while admitting some party members support free coinage. It cites internal GOP splits, cross-party silver advocates, and criticizes press tactics as the presidential campaign unfolds. It recalls Cleveland's bond policy and quotes Lincoln on fooling the people.
Last Saturday 1,126,000 ounces of silver bullion shipped from New York to London at about 69 cents an ounce. The text argues silver coinage affects prices in Europe and Asia, explaining why a gold standard harms U.S. farmers and wheat and cotton prices, and notes producers are persuaded to back the gold standard in campaigns and elections.
A Washington correspondent estimates 1,325,000 Union soldiers remain alive. The pension roll lists 970,524 names across widows, orphans, and veterans from wars from 1812 to 1865. The 1896 report classifies pensioners by service and relation, noting totals for Army and Navy widows, survivors, and related dependents.
The article notes 365,118 army invalid pensioners under the 1890 act must have served ninety days to qualify. It also cites the Ogden Standard questioning Cleveland and Carlisle as Republicans or renegades from Democracy, suggesting sharp party realignments among their supporters.
Telegraphic notes recount a twenty minute House quorum delay, Georgia primary results backing free silver advocates, and a string of violent or suspicious events across states. Dunham evades pursuers, a Nebraska cloudburst injures seven of McCoy’s family and claims a child, while Gypsum City endures midnight flooding. The President vetoes the General Deficiency bill over French spoilation claims and the Chateau payment. Fire destroys a Ramsey Indiana home withMrs. Cradens and two young victims inside. A California bank swindle case faces trial for Creegan and Becker. California seeks passage of the Mineral Land bill. Speaker Reed resists. Treasury vows to prosecute slips resembling Confederate notes. Fort Smith Arkansas sees a fatal shooting tied to an intrigue. A domestic misrepresentation case unfolds with Lizzie Ellis and a fugitive. Fresno murders of Shamarian family spark suspicion on a nephew. The Armenian settler context notes disputes with cousins over business.
In Washington on June 6 the Deficiency bill failed to pass after a House vote of 40 to 169. Naval Appropriations conferees agreed on three new battleships and armor plate set at 425 dollars per ton. Loud urged suspending rules to pass a Senate bill amending fourth class mail matter while Osannon argued for post office control over government mail. The bill passed 102 to 35. Paris notes Jules Simon’s condition deteriorating.
Fresno residents fear John White who worked for Madera sheep raiser John McKee was murdered in Big Dry Creek country about 60 miles southeast of Fresno. Deputies hunt two escaped jail inmates and link the case to an Armenian murder involving a Russian enemy. The sheriff watches a suspect as the investigation continues.
A San Bernardino ranch division reports joint action by U S and Mexican troops along the Senora line for 250 miles to pursue Apache renegades. Lieutenant Rice leads 15 troops and 10 Apache scouts in a skirmish below the line as plans for a larger campaign unfold with Mexican troops to join daily.
United States Circuit Judge Hawley issued an injunction restraining Attorneys Coffin and Woodburn from securing a mortgage of forty thousand dollars for Heney, convicted of robbing the Carson mint. Government claims the loan was fraudulently arranged to dodge a fine. Delineates the mortgage dispute and property located in San Francisco Mission. Also reports Senate passage of the Deficiency bill, tornado damage in Missouri, actor Frank Mayo’s death, and Masonic delegates heading to Winnemucca.
A large crowd at the fair grounds witnessed several close events and multiple records. Thomson broke the pole vault record by four inches, Finlayson set a new long jump mark, and Mormon bettered the hammer throw record. The day also featured numerous dashes, hurdles, and the mile as well as a dramatic finish when Trimble fainted, drawing sympathy from spectators.
President Stubbs and wife opened the university to friends with a grand reception in the gymnasium. Mrs. Stubbs and Mr. D. A. Bender assisted, guests greeted at the door, then mingled to music and social conversation. Refreshments followed as praise for the couple and the evening.
The Board of Regents met at the University with full attendance to close the school year finances. Plans for the next year were discussed but no firm action. Ample vacation time to review meters for the school. The university year was the most successful in history and closing exercises are planned. Many students will depart for home and holidays before returning with renewed energy.
Report lists eighth grade top scorers Grace Chagnon and Chas Hamilton with 98 97 points, seventh grade high marks for Ralph Stubba Kaiser and Bray, and mixed scores across grades from first through fourth. Critic teacher noted at end.
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