National Conventions and the Silver Issue in 1896
The Republican National Convention meets in St Louis June 16 to name a President and Vice President. Silver will be excluded in the platform, with gold standard favored. Democrats meet in Chicago July 7 with uncertain gold or silver dominance and possible two thirds rule changes. Silver and Populist conventions follow in St Louis July 22 with calls for fusion to back a pro silver candidate. bloc unity could decide the next President.
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Merta
St. Louis
United States
Chicago
Tinutnclal
National Silver Party
National People’s Party
Mneet
Democratic Party
Teller
Republican Party
Old gold clauses in Nebraska mortgage disputes debated
In Omaha a case challenges a $2,000 mortgage note requiring payment in gold coin, arguing the clause violates legal tender law and public policy. The Nebraska court refused to enforce the gold payment provision, suggesting it voids the contract rather than compel gold payment, citing US coinage and legal tender statutes and contrasting greenbacks and silver certificates. The ruling hints at potential guidance from higher courts on gold clauses and legal tender limits.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Lawa
Mouney
United States
Great Men Differ Ex Governor Colcord on Silver Issue
Ex Gov Colcord of Nevada says he is not a staunch silver advocate and prefers staying inside the Republican party. Senator Teller of Colorado argues the financial question affects the nation, warning that gold standard and tariffs shape prosperity, while Colcord’s view is partisan and party focused.
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Colcord
Nevada
San
Teller
Colorado
George L. Sopria
Denver
Toeller
Europe
America
Asia
Talment
San Francisco Call and the silver coinage issue
The San Francisco Call advocates free silver at 16 to 1 ratio and argues remonetization is paramount for the public. It criticizes political doubletalk and insists a party must be pledged to silver restoration, else it questions the party’s alignment with the public interest.
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San Francisco
United States
California
Republican Party
Questioning Gold Standard Endorsement By Republican Party
The speaker argues against aligning with the Republican stance on the gold standard, noting that if the party supports it at St. Louis, papers and individuals who favor silver remonetization should not automatically support the party in the name of national welfare.
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Republican Party
St. Louis
Jones Case Verdict and Mint Shortage Fallout
The Jones case jury found the defendant guilty in Carson federal court yesterday. He did not testify at his second trial and likely suffered from it, while the public expects further investigations into mint activites and a broader look at the State Treasury after the shortage of 75,000 to 80,000 dollars in 1893. Congressmen Newlands is praised for silver efforts as reformers in Congress host a dinner with Morgan, West, Daniels, Tillman, Harris, Bailey, Dinsmore and Livingston among others.
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Jones
United States District Court
Carson
Heney
Qoarson Ring
Newlands
Congress
Morgan
West
Daniels
Tillman
Harris
Orep Bailey
Dinsmore
Livingston
King s New Discovery Lauded as Cough Remedy
Condensed testimony from Dr Kinoga s New Discovery praised by Chas Hood broker and manufacturers agent Columbus Ohio J D Brown Fort Wayne Ind proprietor of St James Hotel attests curing a two year LaGrippe cough B F Merrill Baldwinsville Mass favors it saying it always cures and prefers it to any doctor Mrs Hemming Chicago keeps it ready for croup Carleton Opera Company performance praised Electric Bitters advertised for female complaints appetite headaches nervous disorders and other ailments with 50 cent bottles at S J Hodgkinson s Drug Store
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Chas
BG. Hood
Columbus
Ohio
Kinog
J.D. Brown
St. James
Fort Wayne
Ind
King
F. Merrill
Baldwinsville
Mass
J. Hodgkingon’s
Local Butchers Deny Buying Diseased Cattle in Reno
A communication in the Lwelling Gazette dated May 4 1896 signed J M Fulton accuses Reno butchers of disposing diseased or lump jaw cattle there. Dixon Brothers reply denies any purchase or disposal by their firm and urges resenting such allegations.
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Eprron Journal
Lwelling Gazette
J. M. Fulton
Reno
Dixon Brothers
Parks' Cough Syrup Claims Remedy for Throat and Lung Ailments
An advertisement touts Parks' Cough Syrup as unbeatable for throat and lung diseases and promises quick cures for colds. It asserts universal effectiveness and urges readers to buy a bottle from J. Hodgkinson.
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J. Hodgkinson
John T. Jones Sentenced to Eight Years in Nevada Prison
Carson City May 4 1856 a Nevada District Court sentenced John T Jones for larceny of mint gold from the Carson United States property. After two trials the jury found him guilty. Judge Hawley imposed eight years hard labor and a $5000 fine with admonitions to obey prison rules and reflect on family and future conduct. Jones was taken to the state prison in a private conveyance with officials present.
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U. S
Johnny Jones
Hawley
John T. Jones
Mr. Jones
Nevada
United States
Woodburn
Defenga
Heney
Honry
Jones
State Prison
Henderson
The
Reno
Nature's remedies urged for prompt help
A brief promotion for Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Company. It cites prompt use when Nature needs assistance and presents the product as the best and simplest gentle remedy.
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California Fig Syrup Company
Newlands Active in Local and National Affairs
Congressman Newlands pursues public and local interests, securing pensions for veterans and appointments for examiners, boosting postal service in Nevada counties, and presenting three Banking and Currency Committee speeches. The Nevada Republican County Central Committee convened to form a delegation for the Virginia state convention, aiming for broad inclusion and potential presidential endorsement.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children
An old advertisement touts Mia Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal remedy for teething pain. It claims immediate relief from crying and pain, cures diarrhea and wind colic, softens gums, and boosts overall energy. Priced at twenty five cents a bottle and sold by all druggists worldwide.
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Mre
Winslow
Mia
Becker Cigar Case Adds Storage and Ventilated Shelf
Charlie Becker receives an elegant glass cigar case with a thorough ventilation system and sponge-moisturized trays. The top serves as a counter while the interior holds a large stock of cigars. Also notes new Flor de Adams cigars arriving at Becker's shop and Parks Tea advertised as a nightly remedy sold by 8 Hodgkinson.
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Charlie Becker
Sto.e
Becker
Key West
Flor de Adams
State versus Virginia & Truckee Railroad tax case begins
In District Court Judge Cheney presided over the State versus the Virginia and Truckee Railroad Company tax suit for 1895 totaling 5369.10. The company argues overvaluation and offered about 3700 in payment. Tax Collector Boyd refused the partial payment. The case lists jurors and includes witnesses from San Francisco and Southern Pacific officials. Evidence may show the road could be duplicated for less than the assessed value.
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Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company
Cheney
Norcross
Mesers
Torreyson & Summerfield
W. E. F. Deal
Alexander Dromiack
J. M. McCormack
W. A. Rider
A. Steiner
W. J. Hollingaworth
R. V. Borden
J. Stanaway
Bernard Campbell
J. M. Lamb
W. E. Gould
G. B. Winkle
O. C. Ross
Boyd
Deal
San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Advertised Letters in Reno Post Office May 5 1896
A list of uncalled letters for the week ending May 5 1896 at the Reno Nevada post office includes Brand Osca Caton Tom Crough LR J Duntly D M Evang T M Perrell Geo Goodman F vA Hammontree A F Harback W Johnson Stewart Lord W W Moran Lawrence Qobson Lewy Peterson O J Robertson John Shirley A A Trimmer E J Tomb G W White Geo Ladies List Gilbert Mrs Rosa Knocks Mrs Annie Shambrook Mrs G Walles Mrs H Packages Ray James Edward H J Berry P M.
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Reno, Nevada
Gilbert
Rosa Knocks
Annie Shambrook
G. Walles
Unidentified salve advertisement promises cure or refund
An old classified style notice offers a salve claimed to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers rheum and various skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists price per box with contact for sale by SS Hodgkinson.
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Hodgkinson
Election of Company C officers presided by Reese
R J Reese Quartermaster presiding at annual election of Company C officers. Windsor Wright named Captain, H Stewart First Lieutenant, G Van Waggoner Second Lieutenant, C B Gilson Junior Second Lieutenant, Wright Recording Secretary, E Shaver Treasurer, D Gould First Sergeant.
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R. J. Reese
W. O. Wright
H. Stewart
G. van Waggoner
C. B. Gilson
E. Shaver
D. Gould
No Assessment This Month For A O U W Statewide
There will be no assessment in the A O U W this month for the state. This saves members money this month and shows the order’s solid footing.
Panic hits stock market and other early 20th century notes
Telegraphic notes report a quick panic in Chicago with 70000 shares traded in ten minutes. New York Biscuit stock jumped from 94 to 106 as 18500 shares changed hands. The heir to the Persian throne was proclaimed Shah after his father’s assassination.
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Stock Exchange
Chicago
New York
Persia
Skah
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ADA State Journal
Aelley & Webster
Mall
Carrier
Rfs
Carleton Opera Company
McKissick
Opera House
Shaw
Big Dramatic Company
Nevada State
Ther Proceedings
Joseph Gardner
Phillips
de Lamar
Sunnyside
DeLamar
Hamilton
Banking and Currency Committee
Walker
Brosins
New England
Ways and Neans
Republican County Centrgh
Republican County Central Committee
Virginia
T.G. Herman
G. H. Cunninghawn
Kt. Dodge
A. G. Pletcher
W. Boalt
S.J. Bryant
Bl Thompson
P. L. Plannigan
H. E. Stewart
County Central Committee
Gentlemen's
Pierce
Jerce
Common Sense Medical Adviser
World's Poreury Medical Association
Main Street
Buffalo
N.Y
Cunard
Etruria
Liverpool
Kansas City
McKinley
Wm. H. Doble
Budd Doble
Philadelphia
General Weyler
American Congress
Molar Reza
Reza
Apor Tion
Erie Medical CO
aSt
Heew
York
John Peterson
Agency OF Great American Inporting Tea Co
Neas Lanarters
Ne Market St
Glendale Head
Spe
Gale
GEO. Act
P.O
Manilla
Paraffine Paint CO
Battery St. Sen Francisco
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