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23 May 1896
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1896
Page
1
Delaware Senatorship Crisis Reflected in 1895 Debates
The piece traces Delaware's 1895 Senate election turmoil amid Republican and Democratic power shifts, detailing acting Governor Watson’s Senate vote, Dupont’s contested seat, and the Senate ruling that Dupont is not entitled to a seat. It notes misfit trial rumors, witness bribery indictments, and debates over prosecutorial consistency and the law’s respect for persons.
Delegations to the Republican Convention From Southern States
A Washington Republican argues that many Southern delegations will attend the Republican National Convention. He suggests declaring vacant contested seats, extending civil service rules, and ending patronage to curb corrupt practices. He notes leaders seek office and control delegate costs to influence outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thie Weatleman
Republican Party
South
Eustom
Senate
Cyclone in Texas Devastates Sherman and Surrounding Areas
A deadly cyclone centered near Sherman swept through Northeastern Texas on Friday, killing about sixty in Sherman, eight at Howe, with additional fatalities at Justin Newton and other towns. The storm damaged hundreds of homes and barns over a wide path of destruction, leaving many (including numerous Black residents) dead or injured and a large number destitute. Authorities report three tornadoes moving together across roughly one hundred miles of rugged country as the toll rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Texas
Howe
Justin
Newton
Nevada
Mississippi Valley
Silver remonetization claim debunked in Senate
A circulated report claimed Senators Jones and Stewart sold out the Silver party to seat Dupont of Delaware, a leading gold man. The lie was exposed in the United States Senate last week, clarifying the truth for voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia City
Jones
Stewart
Senate
Dupont
Delaware
United States Senate
Nevada Senators Stand Firm Over Dupont Seat Vote
The Nevada Senators voted to seat Dupont with 80 in favor and 81 against. Senator Stewart opposed and Senator Jones was paired with Wolcott of Colorado, who supported Dupont. The piece attacks critics as spreading deliberate falsehoods to tarnish Nevada’s silver advocates and top gold trust opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Dupont
Senate
Stewart
Jones
Wolcott
Colorado
Congress
Gold Trust
Idaho Republicans split over silver and party loyalty
The Idaho state convention backed free coinage and denounced spoilage tied to the Dingley tariff fight, contrasting with Nevada GOP leaders who prioritized party success and officeholders. The Idaho delegates pledged to support the national ticket while praising Senator Dubois and Teller, and condemning McConnell supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Intermountain States
United States
McConnell
Dubois
Teller
Senate
Nevada
Pelf
Teller for President in Democratic Silver Wing
The Denver News urges Democrats in Colorado and the Western states to nominate Senator Henry M Teller at the Chicago convention. A leading figure in the silver fight, Teller enjoys broad West support and broad appeal in the South for opposing the Force bill. His candidacy would energize free coinage advocates across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver News
Colorado
Henry M. Teller
Chicago
Teller
Ohio
St. Louis
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Coughs and Colds
Mrs Phebe Thomas of Junction City IMS was told she had consumption and no hope yet two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and saved her life. Mr Thos Eggers of 189 Florida St San Francisco suffered a dreadful cold approaching consumption and was cured in two weeks after one bottle. Free trial bottles at Hodgkinson's Drug Store. Regular size 50c and $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phebe Thomas
Junction City
Ims
Dr. King
Hodgkinson’s
Teller as Presidential candidate urged by Denver News
The Denver News backs Senator Teller as a Democratic presidential contender. It urges Colorado Democrats to join with colleagues from other states to nominate Teller at the National Democratic Convention, arguing a Teller on a free platform could secure a winning election victory beyond doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Denver News
Teller
Democracy of
Colorado
Telegraphic notes from the era of McKinley and Europe
Major McKinley denies contact with a A P A committee in Washington. Emperor William declines a US cup bid, preferring European waters. Hidden cash found on John H W Wilson at City Hospital Columbus. San Francisco hunts J F Blanther for murder of Mrs Philopena Langfeldt. McCook and Scriven attend Czar coronation in Moscow. Henry Bolton convicted of Omaha treasurer robbery with a 211000 fine. Spain says US Cuba treaty breach allegations persist. Senate rejects Henry A Dupont seat from Delaware. Grosvenor cites McKinley at 488 votes, likely rising to 538. Western Federation of Miners to merge with AFL. Invalid miners site planning pending. Seven escape Newport jail by hinges. prisoners fear lynching. M E Conference stalls bishops after 11 ballots. Durrant bill of exceptions not filed. possible hang next year. Seawell says tenure act excludes SF. city governance debate. Robert Edwards shoots wife, then self in Chicago. note of Pittsburg saloon letter. A P A Advisory Board places McKinley on equal footing with other candidates. Timothy Fitzgerald wounds James Corns at Moore’s Flat. Corns dies in joke misfire. Mrs Philopena Langfelt found dead in SF. Blanther at large as suspect in German-speaking confession. Langfelt, 64, lived on income. card-game killer sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grosvenor
McKinley
Western Federation of Miners
Denver
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Newport
Kentucky
Scott Jackson
Pearl Bryant
Alanto Walling
M. E. Conference
Timothy Fitzgerald
James Corns
Moore’s Flat
California
Corns
Fitzgerald
Philopena Langfelt
Storm Toll Grows From Kansas Cyclone Across States
Reports from Kansas outline seven dead and forty injured as a cyclone ripped through Reserva and Sabatha, with damage to rail depots and dozens of homes. Falls City and nearby towns suffered wrecked freight cars, while many families faced homelessness and unconfirmed fatalities as telegraph lines failed to relay full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas
Furly
Reserva
Missouri Pacific
Brown County
D. W. Terhune
Ralph Sweeney
Viola Phillips
John Rynder
William Molliam
Sherman Phillips
Jerry Young
George Kennedy
Ed. Phillips
Harry Thompson
Frank Jones
Sabatha
Jacob Meisner
Hattie Buahney
Ellen Carey
Sherrard
Conwell
Dan Taylor
Schugg
Beachy
W M. Carey
George Carey
Wm. Machamer
S. P. Hay
Judge Linn Delivers Roving Hobo Roundup In Court
A lively court session featured a two to three day hobos roundup led by Judge Linn. About fifteen to twenty were detained Sunday and six to eight more yesterday. The main case involved Harry Bishop and E H Dodge charging Joseph Gordon with robbery. Officers from MeIania’s precinct detained Gordon on a warrant, and at yesterday’s examination the gang pleaded guilty to warrantry while Gordon was held for the grand jury on an attempted highway robbery charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop
Dodge
Gordon
Wadsworth Compliments Reno Music At Friday Ball
The grand march at 9 30 opened with the Nevada University Cadets March. Miss Gertie Hollingeworth presided at the piano, Hoskins Reno Orchestra filled the air, Finley Cook on drums and percussion led the calling, while each performer was praised as an artist in his line. The record notes Wadworth hears more praise than usual for such music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadsworth Dispatch
Reno
Wadsworth
Nevada University
Authoreas
Gertie Hollingeworth
Hoskins
Wadeworth
Finley Cook
Sam T Shaw Dramatic Company Fills Opera House
The Opera House in Reno hosted a full crowd for the Sam T Shaw Dramatic Company in Farmer Stebbens. Shaw’s troupe delighted critics and society alike with Laughing audience and strong performances from Jessie Shirley Lew Rose Nellie Maine. Prices 10 20 30 cents. Tonight La Belle Marie with ornate costumes and stage settings. Reserved seats at Charles Lake’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam T. Shaw
Farmer Stebbena
Mr. Shaw
New York
Jessie Shirley
Lew Rose
Nellie Maine
Cupid
Reno
Charles Lake
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised for teething relief
An advertising notice extols Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the remedy for teething pains. It claims the syrup relieves crying and colicky symptoms, calms the stomach and bowels, and strengthens the child with a pleasant taste. Priced at twenty five cents, sold by all druggists worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
United States
Memorial Day observances planned by G A R in San Francisco
The G A R executive committee held its seventh meeting to finalize Memorial Day arrangements. W H Wharff presided in H Martins absence as St Mary s Church at Dupont and California streets was chosen for services with Rector H H Wyman officiating. For the first time in San Francisco G A R history, Memorial Sunday will be held in a Catholic church. Veterans will rendezvous at Union Square before marching to the church in a body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Call
W. H. Wharff
H. Martins
St. Mary’s Church
Dupopt and
California
H. H. Wyman
San Francisco
Union Square
The best salve pledge and price in box
An scripted old ad promises a universal salve for cuts sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It notes a 25 cent price per box. Also reports a fire in Waretown New Jersey burning through woods in a village of about 300 inhabitants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Hodgkinson
Waretown
New Jersey
Re elected Principal Bray Chosen by School Board
John Ed wards Bray was elected principal of the Reno Public Schools for five years at a salary of $2,000 annually. The board noted his efficiency and that Reno schools rank highly on the Coast, while defending outlays as not his responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edwarda Bray
Professor Bray
Reno
Electric Bitters praised for older adults health cure
Old people needing bowels and kidneys medicine are advised to use Electric Bitters a tonic with no alcohol or irritants. It aids digestion and strengthens organs mildly promoting natural sanctions. Price six cents per bottle at Hodgkinson s Drug Store. The Elko Independent notes ore findings in Railroad district reef above Bullion with assays from 200 dollars per ton valuing silver at par and market rate 68 cents yielding 136 dollars per ton. District has produced nearly half a million dollars in silver and copper bullion and holds more beneath Bunker Hill dome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgkinson’s
Elko Independent
Bunker Hill
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