07 May 1892
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1892
Page
1
The fragment lists publication formats for the Nevada State Journal, noting daily and weekly editions, durations such as one year and six months, and mentions mail delivery. It appears to be a catalog or offer section with pricing and schedule references, though specifics are unclear.
The Virginia Enterprise reports that Nevadans receive London cable guidance on how to vote at the National Convention and to organize Western States for silver coinage. It notes the Newlands organs dispute with Western unity while arguing that free coinage remains the Western demand and urges Mr. Newlands to align his papers.
The Republican State Convention in Virginia City named delegates Foley, Cleveland, Blossom, Smith, McDowell, and D. L. Bliss to the National Convention with alternates Bender, Hamilton, Newlands, Bartine, Jones and Stewart. Resolutions condemn the Administration on silver and do not endorse Harrison. The piece notes Nevada Republicans oppose Harrison’s silver stance and urges Democrats to challenge Cleveland on the issue amid calls for free coinage.
The Nevada Republican State Convention in Virginia City showed a mix of factions from Storey Eureka and Lincoln counties with several delegates in dispute. The platform centers on silver policy, criticizes the President and Eastern Republicans, and omits praise for local senators and representatives, while avoiding a pledge to actively oppose anti silver candidates.
A letter complains that the Reno Gazette misquotes the Journal on free coinage and accuses rival papers of opposing a united silver movement. It argues the Virginia City Republican platform prioritizes silver above irrigation, lands, tariffs, and tin plate, and claims the Gazette editor shapes the platform for the national convention.
The Elko Independent calls for free coinage of silver and a competing railroad to boost Nevada’s growth. It argues free coinage would revive the state after 1873’s wrongs, filling valleys with homes and energizing industry and population.
A lone masked highwayman halted the San Andreas to Sheep Ranch stage, killing Miss Rodelaino and wounding driver Roggio who died later. Messenger Tivoe was shot but survived, treasure aboard was saved by the messenger. Pursuit continues as Sheriff’s posse tracks toward Murray creek.
In Wasumnaroy on April 30 the House discussed the Diplomatic and Consular Appropriation bill in Committee of the Whole. An amendment by Post of Illinois would restore Denmark as a separate nation and fix the Minister's salary at 7500 dollars, supported by Butter of Iowa and Cummings of New York who warned against national parsimony. The amendment passed. Blount proposed cutting emergency diplomatic funds from 80000 to 60000, triggering debate over the Italian indemnity and criticism of the President. Chipman of Michigan offered a proviso barring any emergency fund payment to any power. no action was taken as the session ended with adjournment.
Wasuratox April 30 public debt statement due Monday shows a cash balance of 129 million dollars, down nearly 4 million since April 1 due to heavy disbursements and lighter receipts. Expenditures rose mainly from pensions and interest on bonds. Parscott A Y April 30 Democratic State Convention backed free coinage of silver. A proposal to back Cleveland for President at the National Convention failed.
Grand Jury finds open gambling in League City with police protection payments. Demands direct council supervision of police. Also notes rail bond illegality in Arizona, and a Fresno river robbery. Tippecanoe Club backing Harrison. Canadian tolls on vessels. San Francisco rail accident with fatalities. German English carpenters strike ending with most signed.
A fourteen year old girl died in a street car incident. The event is reported with concise facts, noting the age of the deceased and the fatal nature of the accident, without graphic detail. Authorities investigate to determine precise cause and circumstances.
May 2 report from Morrcco annals a Spanish sailing ship bound for Albuclemas is becalmed off the coast and boarded looted by pirates. Also noted are a May 2 carpenters strike with eight hour demand and 18 workers accepting it. The Boston arrived in San Francisco today from San Diego. The Silver State questions rail expansion amid silver movement.
San Andreas California May 2 heavy rains halted the search for the stage murder suspect. Sheriff Thorne and a posse discuss theories with J B Hume detective. Miss Roderino’s funeral held in El Dorado. A $2000 reward offered for the killer. Driver Babe Roggio gravely wounded. Minnie Tracey dies by suicide near Here. Fox against Consolidated California Virginia Mining case moved to federal court. Sheriff Mulgrew offers $200 reward for Braggy. Steamship Russia collision near Rondeau. Injunction sought to ban roundups by ranchers.
A May 1 1892 meeting of Reno civic leaders and O M Mitchell Post G A R formed committees for Memorial Day observances. Appointments covered orator Carriages Music Finance Program Invitations Vocal Music and Flowers with Woman's Relief Corps. Hillside Cemetery chosen for the exercises. Evans named Grand Marshal. Kraus treasurer.
A retired physician asserts a simple vegetable cure for consumption and throat diseases was learned from an East India missionary. He offers to mail the full recipe with directions in German French or English to any interested reader, at no charge, upon request to W. A. Notts 820 Powers Block Rochester N Y.
A Nevada convention elected Colonel E D Boyle as Chairman and William Sutherland as Secretary on a program condemning Harrison era policies and urging free coinage of silver under equal terms to gold. Delegates to Minneapolis 1892 are instructed to press a pro silver platform and seek pro silver presidential candidates. The document also pushes patent medicine ads amid political remarks and relief claims.
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