Nevada Republicans at Virginia Convention reveal oddities
Reporters note a murky scene at the Nevada Republican State Convention in Virginia with proxies, dubious voting, and colorful personalities. They highlight a home rule plank by Summerfield, free coinage support, and a lingering question if water, mining, and immigration policies will affect the campaign. Colburn and Colcord figure in last minute maneuvering while a local medical testimonial advertises King's New Discovery for lung trouble.
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Virginia
Summerfield
Bragg
Churchill
Turrittin
Washoe
D.p.a. Colburn
Central Pacific
Phillips
St. Louis
Protection Flannigan
Strother
Hawaiian Islands
Nevada
Cleveland
Utah
Sproule
Colin
Overton
Storey
Comstock
Washington
Civil Service Reform Affects Nevada Spoilsmen
The Civil Service Reform Act extends rules to the mail service customs houses mints and related departments. About 80 000 more federal workers are covered bringing total to roughly 45 000. Employees must pass exams and tenure is insulated from political shifts, diminishing patronage promises for votes and reducing Nevada spoilsmen gains from silver rhetoric.
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Presidentia
Tmany
Poaitiona
Cleveland
Harrison
Civil Service
Customs Houses
Internal Revenue and Interior Departments
Internal Revenue
Washington
Nevada
Whren's Suggestions On Nevada Silver Politics
Hon Thomas Wren argues remonetization of silver shapes Nevada politics. He notes 1892 and 1894 vote patterns, divides silver factions, and urges state central committee members to attend or delegate proxies for the best public interests.
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Thomas Wren
Jove. Nal
Silver Party
People’s Party Io
Woodburn
Congress
John E. Jones
A. C. Cleveland
Ailver
Nevada
Wren
State Central Committee
Chicago Convention and the free coinage debate in 1892
Analysis outlines how Republicans may split over silver versus gold standards at Chicago. It cites Representative Wilson’s vote table predicting strong silver support, the gold standard bloc totals, and the 1832 Democratic rule expectations. It discusses potential bolts, possible party realignments, and the effect on Cleveland’s successor with pro silver policies and tariff aims.
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Connecticut
Delaware
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vermont
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
District of Columbia
Baltimore
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
McKinley and Free Coinage Debate Emerges in Letter War
Major McKinley remains silent on finance while tariff opinions spark contention across the nation. Senator Stewart and Senator Sherman challenge his stance on gold standard versus free coinage. The Chicago Times Herald cites a Thomasville remark opposing free coinage if the platform shifts. The Ohio campaign speeches attack free coinage, intensifying the political battle over monetary policy.
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Major McKinley
Maine
Pacific
St. Lawrence
Gulf of Mexico
Senator Stewart
McKinley
Ohio
West
San Francisco
Sherman
Republican Club
Brooklyn
United States
Chicago Times-Herald
Thomasville
Shuman
Dubois Seeks immediate vote on bonds to Congress
In Washington Senate debates a joint resolution to require President approval and congressional authorization before any officer issues bonds. The River and Harbor bill proceeds as White of California attacks Santa Monica harbor site, favoring San Pedro with technical reports. The Santa Monica matter delayed to Monday amid attendance concerns.
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Senate
Dubois
Congress
Hill
Sherman
White
California
Santa Monica
Cal
Pacific Coast
San Pedro
Cortel
Huntington
Southern Pacific Company
Army Engineers
Taylor
Raymond
George Davidson
Santa Monica Deep Harbor
Stewart
Frye
Free Life Pills Offer From H E Bucklen Co Chicago
Free sample box of Dr King s New Life Pills sent for address. Trial proves their merits for constipation sick headache malaria and liver trouble. Pills are vegetable safe and do not weaken, but tone stomach and bowels. Regular size 250 per box sold by S J Hodgkinson Druggist.
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H. E. Bucklen & Co
Chicago
Dr. King
J. Hodgkinson
Samoa rebels prepare for war reported
A series of brief items notes unrest in Samoa as rebels mobilize for conflict while other era world events unfold. Ex Lieutenant Governor James A Soluson dies in San Francisco. Governor Morton signs Greater New York bill amid Brooklyn mayoral opposition.
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Samoa
James A. Soluson
California
San Francisco
Morton
Greater New York
Brooklyn
Scott Jackson
Pearl Bryan
Sheriff’s Hunt for Smith Valley Murderer Ends Unpaid
Dayton Times notes Sheriff Little failed to locate the murderer and suggests the county cannot afford further efforts. It mentions an infant buried with its mother, described as half breed, with speculation the squaw may have been poisoned rather than dying naturally. Uncle Sam would cover punishment costs.
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Sheriff Little
Smith Valley
Sam
Dayton Times
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promises Relief to Teething Babies
An 19th century advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a cure for teething pain and diarrhea, claiming immediate relief and general toning benefits with a 25 cent bottle sold by druggists worldwide. The ad cites the product as from a renowned US physician and nurse. It ends with a brief note on Ferdinand Schumacher and American Cereal Co facing liabilities of 1 million and assets of 8 million.
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Mrs. Winslow
Republican State Convention in Virginia City
Stormy session over platform and delegates with a 16 to 1 free coinage plank adopted. Delegates named Sproule Overton Strother Torre Phillips and Cleveland, likely free coinage supporters, sparking questions about Maxson’s role. Also notes Reno Fourth of July talk and Parks Sure Cure ad.
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Virginia Enterprise
Virginia City
Colcord
Enterprise
C. H. Sproule
Elko
W. Bonnifield
Humboldt
John Torre
Eureka
J. B. Overton
Enoch Strother
Storey
W. D. Phillips
Washoe
Sproule
Overton
Strother
Turrittin
Phillips
Cleveland
Teller
Colonel Maxson
Reno
Leno
Meadow mule pest devastates alfalfa fields at Glendale
W A Martin reports thousands of meadow mules destroying alfalfa roots across Glendale and Truckee Meadows. They prefer alfalfa to grain, with hundreds of holes per thirty feet and moles gnawing roots. Bi sulphide of carbon and sulfur fumes are tested as control methods. Kentucky expert notes mixed results. Lol Boyle arrives from Virginia to visit family.
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W. A. Martin
Glendale
Trucken
McDowell
Nevada Experiment Station
Mr. Martin
Wyoming
California
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American Cereal Company of Chicago
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Reno Journal
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W. W. Williams
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C. Colburn
P. L. Flannigan
C. Glasscock
Froebel
Paoulsods
Pierce
Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
Lol. Boyle
Preateat
Ee Erie Medical CO
Buffalo, WY
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San Cme
Everorry
Bert
New Palace Bakery
Great American Importing Tea Co
Triquer
Glendale Herd
Poland
China
Callon
Gano
P.O
P. & B. Scone
Paraffine Paint CO
Battery St
Praneloco
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