Initiative and Referendum in Alameda Governance
The piece argues for widespread use of initiative and referendum in Alameda California. It cites popular voting on high license taxation, state constitutional amendments, and school taxes as fair, efficient methods to reveal majority will. It calls for submitting major public expenditure questions to voters to relieve legislators and county boards of responsibility and stigma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alameda
California
Board of Commissioners
Board of Trustees
Keno
Board of County Commissioners
Land, Water and Light Company
Reno
County Commissioners
Government Should Settle Railroad Indebtedness, Morgan Says
Senator Morgan of Alabama urges quick settlement of railroad debt to the government and backs a recess inquiry by the Senate Committee on Railroads. The panel would examine roads, their income sources, and the government's loan, to determine payment ability and possible adjustment steps. Most lawmakers favor repayment over government operation, with a lease proposal as a contested alternative.
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Morgan
Alabama
Congress
Senate Committee On Railroads
United States
Washington
Reilly
Political discourse on law limits and campaign impact
The text discusses how charges are constrained by law and notes the question will not be settled in this Congress session. It suggests it could influence the next presidential campaign and that party platforms may reflect opinions of various political organizations on the issue.
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University Cadet Corps
University Glee Club
Bulmer
Feeny
Sandow
Cranberry
al. Helmold
Dr. Phelps
Sim Williams
Charlie Loder
The Cost Of An Ounce Of Silver In 1891
An essay on silver production costs compares estimates from Senator Stewart and Nevada statisticians, noting wide variations from five cents to over two dollars per ounce. It cites Comstock era costs, the profit gap when silver is by product, and argues anything under about eighty-five cents a true ounce often renders mining unprofitable. It also discusses gold to silver cost ratios and regional ore compositions affecting profitability.
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Stewart
Hoe
Nevada
Comstock Lode
England
Comstock
Bonanza
Barrasca
Silver City
Idaho
Mareka
Patronize Home People Urged for State Purchases
The Journal calls on the Legislature to extend the home patronage rule to state employees. It notes the statute requires purchases from resident merchants with prices not more than ten percent above San Francisco plus freight. The piece argues public officials should buy locally to support California industries and taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
Presidential hopefuls drive unusual east chill claim
Keep of Maine and McKinley of Ohio vie for the Presidential nomination next year and are blamed for the unprecedented cold weather in the east. Allison of Iowa is also groomed for the race and is seen as having a better prospect of winning the nomination than the others, having been on both sides of every issue.
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Keep
Maine
McKinley
Ohio
Allison
Iowa
California Harbor Appointment Sparks Letter Shock
Arthur McEwen accuses Governor Budd of breaking a pledge by choosing E Colnon editor of a railroad paper for the San Francisco Harbor Commission. McEwen says the pick shows Southern Pacific taint. Colnon denies bias and calls the charge a falsehood and bribery insinuation.
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Arhur MceEwen
Budd
California
E. &. Colnon
Stockton Mail
San Francisco
McEwen
Colnon
Harbor Commission
Southern Pacific
Mr. Connon
Hatee
Sacramento Record
Unions
Wir Goloon
Burglar Strikes Virat National Bank of Griswold
A burglar blew open the vault at the Virat National Bank in Griswold Cass county last night causing over 3500 in damage. The thief stole stamps valued at 400 from the postmaster and 120 in nickels inside the vault. a burglar proof safe held 20000 in cash likely untouched. The wreck is extensive and the total stolen amount remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlantic
Virat National Bank
Griswold
Cass County
California Land Grant Railroads Actions Suspended
Representative Caminetti reports a concurrent resolution in the House from the Public Lands Committee to suspend all railroad land grant claims in California until January 1896. A similar Senate resolution has been reported. The Interior Secretary approves, aiming to prompt Congress to take suitable action on the lands involved.
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Washington
Caminetti
California
House
Public Lands Committee
Land Grant Railroads
Senate
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
France bans import of American cattle on decree
Washington cablegram from Paris reports that the French Council has decreed an embargo on importing American cattle until further orders. Cattle shipped before February 24 may enter under restrictions to be set by the Minister of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gresham
United States
Paris
France
House Concurred in Senate Amendments on Indian Appropriation
Washington reports the House agreeing to Senate amendments to the Indian Appropriation bill and sending it to a committee. In the Committee of the Whole the House resumed consideration of the General Deficiency bill.
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Washington
House
Senate
Three Men and a Reno Girl Charged With Horse Stealing
In Ophir and Washoe, a horse saddle and bridle were stolen, with two more horses taken later. Police trailed the suspects to Pyramid Lake, arresting Jess Jackson J Allison and D LeGrand, and Jessie Moe the girl. The quartet heads to Reno for preliminary hearings. the girl insists on men’s clothes and remains with Jackson.
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Wm. Price
Ophir
Billy Price
Clucesmatie
Mallin
Jess Jackson
J. Allison
D. LeGrand
Jessie Moe
Reno
Idaho
Jackson
Dickenson
Caughlin
Linn
Ultimate Redemption and the Gold Bondholders
A historical critique argues that gold cannot liquidate debts under preset conditions as bonds dominate circulation. It notes bondholders lock gold, producers scramble for it to pay interest, and redemption on a gold standard is deemed impossible. District Court details Grand Jury selections and trial calendars. a San Francisco mining expert leases the Jenkins mill at Kennedy planning operation soon.
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San Francisco
Patrick Collins
San Quentin Prison
Collins
United States
New Era
San
Letter from ex Governor Knott on gold bonds and revolt
The text presents a letter from ex Governor Procter Knott of Kentucky critiquing gold bonds and Treasury notes, warning of plutocracy and potential revolution. It also notes a related scene at Union Saloon where 8 Armanko’s property was damaged by floods after bar removal, affecting Sol Levy’s store and triggering insurer and claimant tensions.
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Procter Knott
Kentucky
Union
Armanko
Sol. Levy
Mr. Levy
Levy
Bishop Monogue in Sacramento Faces Imminent Death
A special dispatch reports Bishop Monogue remains very ill in Sacramento with his condition not improving and death expected within days, despite it not yet being certain he will die this week.
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The
Chronicle
Monogue
Sacramento
PEACER MINES BILL Aims deregulation of placer entries
Senator White of California introduced a bill affecting placer mine entries under the Revised Statutes. It would exempt proof of discovery for each twenty acres and instead require proof of discovery and development on any part of the land. The legislation keeps a $590 development requirement per claim.
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Senator White
California
Resolutions of Respect at Nevada State University
Resolutions from the Class of 87 of Nevada State University Reno Nevada express heartfelt sympathy to Charles P Richards on the death of his mother and vote to send copies to him and publish them in the Student Record Reno Gazette and Nevada State Journal signed by a committee of Gero Buss and others
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Gero, R. Buss
Anice E. Epaonos
Epaunp D. LacuMan
Petition for State Veterinary Surgeon and Dairy Protection
Taxpayers and stockmen in Carson petition legislators to pass Assembly bill No. 48 creating a State Veterinary Surgeon and Inspector and to protect beef butter and cheese industries and shut dairies in affected districts during outbreaks. Pleasantly Surprised. Yesterday marked the twenty first anniversary of Mr and Mrs J F Aitken with a musical visit to their home ending in a social with songs recitations games and refreshments.
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Carson
Assembly
J. F. Aitken
Beck vs Thompson Denies Motion for New Trial
A. Wright appointed administrator for the estate of J. B. Wright deceased with summary administration ordered. Advertisement promotes a free course by mail from Capital City Commercial College and urges application.
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Beck
Capital City Commercial College
Advertised Letters at Reno Postoffice 1895
List of uncalled letters for the week ending February 26 1895 includes Josie Amaral D Diller A C Anderson Bart Miller Edward L Ayers Antone Amp DW Culden Park Wallace Crowe W W Pantaleon Mr Coats Evan Sigler Mrs ME Doleen Johnny Sherman Mrs F Hill George Staley Mrs B Hodge F E Silva Da Faustrico Hollom H Scott James A Vick Frank H Berry P M
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Reno
Nevada
Postoffice
Amaral
Josie T Diller
D M Anderson
A C Miller
Bart Ayers
Edward L Amp
Antone Culden
DW Park
Wallace Crowe
W W Pantaleon
Mr Coats
Evan Sigler
ME Doleen
Johnny Sherman
F Hill
George Staley
B Hodge
F E Silva
da Faustrico Hollom
H Scott
James A Vick
Frank
Sidewalk Laying Creates Jobs for Town Laborers and Mechanics
The sidewalk construction program advancing through town is generating employment for numerous laborers and skilled mechanics, reflecting ongoing public works activity and local economic impact.
The Business Man's Lunch and Health Remedies
A health ad advises busy workers to avoid overeating and poor digestion. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets to ease bilious stomachs after heavy meals and Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to purify and enrich the blood, claiming improved digestion, nerves, and vitality. It touts pellets as quick, sugar coated vegetable pills and warns against generic tonics.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
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