21 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1896
Page
1
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The case recounts settlers who bought lands within inclosures after 1861 patents issued to Charion Musso and W. Chapman. In 1896 a US suit challenges patents, with settlers served to appear April 6 in Casig Circuit Court. Residents warn of costly federal battles and urge Congress to shield citizens from government overreach.
The Ohio Republican State Convention renews focus on a gold silver and paper money system. Advocates push for bimetallism with a standard that keeps the dollar’s purchasing power equal across gold silver and paper, questioning gold-only debt payments and treasury bond schemes amid ample cash in government vaults.
A fragment questions the value of currency and criticizes the Ohio Republican platform for its financial plank. It implies politicians use words to conceal thoughts and mocks the platform's economic proposals. The excerpt centers on monetary policy and political rhetoric.
With the legislative session ending, Kentucky faces potential bloodshed as a quorum failure blocks a gold standard Senator election. The governor has summoned the militia, placing 400 state troops at the Capitol while members and reporters are admitted. Indignation grows as the crisis mirrors postwar political coercion, with an extra session likely if revenue bills fail.
The Sacramento Bee questions a coast wide silver stance and urges the Pacific Coast delegation at the Republican National Convention to vote as a unit for a pro silver candidate. It warns that a split among states could mislead the East and weaken the silver cause, urging cohesion for free coinage aims.
Thomas A. Edison reports progress in cathode ray experiments to make the naked eye see through solids. He claims someday eyes may view through wood, metal, brick walls, sealed letters, and even the human body, replacing photographic plates with eye vision.
Joe Manley of Maine, secretary of the Republican National Committee, weighs prospects at the Republican National Convention where 200 delegates have been chosen and 166 remain in contention among several serious races.
Delegates named McKinley Reed Alliger Quay Cullom Morton and others. A Morton group plans a conference to declare for gold only. Ohio Republicans straddle the question, prompting Morton men to insist on an unequivocal gold declaration to win delegates, as Morton has few outside New York.
In Congress the Cuban debate paused as the financial issue rose. Senator Cockrell of Missouri delivered a comprehensive silver perspective, praised by Hoar and others as the finest on the topic. He also critiqued Secretary Carlisle, and in closing warned that yielding to English money would force lowering flags and embracing a gold standard under Britain’s empire. Sir Julian Pauncefote observed from the gallery.
District Attorney Jones says he did not instigate the Bulls against settlers. Washington ordered him to bring the satellite in the name of the United States. Government reports the Musso to Chapman power of attorney may be forged, risking prosecutions. Land titles issued to Chapman for Musso in 1864 65 now face government suits to clear clouds on deeds.
Telegraphic notes report Albert Wallace hanged at Pekin Illinois for his sister's murder. Yonkers butcher Alexander Nemetty killed his stepdaughter Mary Witlowski then himself after she resisted his advances. California Democrats call a June 20 convention in Sacramento to elect delegates to the National Convention. In Cincinnati, counsel fight to block extradition of Pearl Bryan's alleged murderers Scott Jackson and A W Walling. Thomas Yates of Yuma Territorial Prison killed himself, dying by shooting. Colonel Thomas H Nelson of Terre Haute, minister to Chill and envoy to Mexico, died by his own hand amid illness. P BR Nicholson killed R Conover and James Root over mining disputes near Pinon Mountain, California. Kentucky Legislature ballot results show Republican abstention then shift. Shoemaker, Holmes case counsel, barred for perjury before Philadelphia courts. San Fran Congregational Council adjourns on Brown inquiry without verdict, though belief favors conduct unbecoming spinster.
Carson City reports a loaded courtroom as U S District Court enters a long trial term. Judge Hawley presides while U S Attorney Jones and defense counsel argue over the Henry Piper mint case and a broader shortage dispute involving a spurious Bodie melt. Prosecution asserts 3000 ounces of gold were stolen through a forged consolidation melt, with defense countering alternate culpability and routine annual settlements. Court adjourns to 10 A M tomorrow with District Court at 1 o'clock.
A vintage advertisement extols Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children claiming immediate relief from pain and diarrhea and noting its pleasant taste. It cites price twenty five cents and wide pharmacy availability. It also lists local investment bids and a court ruling on bondsman liability in State versus Francovich.
Eureka Sentinel notes at least ten women contesting the school trustee post in Eureka. It cites constitutional eligibility including residency and age, mentions Nevada precedent with female county superintendents, and reports on a Reno mail list and local court actions including Washoe county v railroad tax suit set for April 1. It also recaps a medical ad, a Castoria promotion, and a Hollister abduction case involving Miss Annie McCrosky.
The Board of Commissioners met with all members present. Chief Engineer Hodgkinson got permission to send engine No 6 to Carson for repairs. A valve petition to extend the sewer through blocks 1 to 5 was approved. A large petition from nearly 100 taxpayers opposed expanding the Standard Oil oil house storage in the eastern town and requested a ban within city limits. the board deferred action to the first Monday in April. The decision to favor corporate convenience over many taxpayers was noted as likely to keep the current storage unchanged.
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