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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1892
Page
1
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Washington reports reveal President Harrison faces internal party opposition at Minneapolis, with Quay Clarkson Black and Dudley defying him. McKinley and Reed loom as possible contenders or spoilers while silver movement backlash deepens. Delegates from Colorado and Nevada rebuff his administration, signaling a tense convention climate.
The Chicago debate centers on a free coinage platform at the Democratic convention. The Chicago Herald assigns states to support or oppose free coinage, listing 28 in favor and 12 against, with California and several others as doubtful. If free silver states unite, the majority report may favor silver. otherwise Wall Street influence could push a minority report.
The Aspen Leader states that the Colorado plan of campaign means an electoral ticket pledged to support only free silver candidates and not a third party. It argues there are enough honest men in the state to elect such a ticket and that there is no demand for Harrison or Cleveland from silver producing states.
An alleged May 1880 Grant letter to Roscoe Conkling, cited to block a third term, is declared a forgery. Chauncey Depew and George C. Gorham dispute its existence, arguing no such letters were exchanged. The item, if real, could have aimed to sway the Minneapolis Convention and disrupt Harrison’s path to the nomination.
Nevada citizens gathered in Virginia City on Saturday to back the silver issue, with General R. M. Clarke among speakers. A Silver League formed, while columns in rival papers accuse the gathering of partisan aims, declaring the mining public injured by government silver policy and arguing for fair treatment of labor and industry.
Washington dispatch quotes Senator Stewart arguing that Europe’s favorable monetary conference signs won’t fix the U S silver problem. He calls for independent action with free coinage to prompt international moves and urges a strong Nevada delegation to the Second National Mining Congress in Helena Montana on July 12. He cautions against Wall Street influence and hopes the congress favors silver producing states.
A Times critique accuses Wall Street of backing a split vote, urging Nevada voters to support a third Presidential ticket if neither party fields a free coinage candidate. It argues home livelihoods are at stake as bread and meat supplies dwindle, calling for bold action to defend wage earners against op pressors.
A May 21 silver meeting in Vredmta City drew a fair crowd at the Opera House. Democrats and third-party members backed free coinage while a Democratic resolution linking free trade to free silver faced objections. Attendees urged no pre election pledges to old parties, adjourned after votes to keep temporary officers permanent.
May reports that Austin Deacon, imprisoned after conviction, is confined in a comfortable room with limited visitors. His brother has met with lawyers to pursue a miti gation request. The plan would reduce the term to four and a half months, treat him as a state prisoner, allow him to wear his own clothes and eat his own meals, and grant tri weekly access to visitors. Deacon's wife divorce prospects hinge on French or American law, while jurors recall a verdict influenced by his admission and expectations of a lighter penalty.
A telegram from Hermosillo reports a skirmish between government troops led by Lieut. Col. Zapata and Yafui Indians near Los Pilres on the Rio Yafui on May 17. Officials suppress details, but an official report says many Yafui were killed and the rest dispersed, with mountainous terrain hindering pursuit. An unofficial account claims seven Mexican privates and two officers were killed or wounded. The conflict follows the late pronunciamento, signaling a prolonged struggle as 20,000 to 30,000 Yasui in Sonora may press violence. many prefer ambush and guerrilla tactics over open battle.
Washington May 21 The House reported from Military Affairs a 50000 dollar appropriation for a pedestal statue of General W T Sherman and placed the measure on the calendar. The Sundry Civil Appropriation bill saw Farney Alabama backed revisions pass by 96 to 93 after strong opposition in committee of the whole. The chamber adjourned after routine amendments.
In Pontiana on May 23 the General Assembly discussed annulling the 1870 veto mechanism over professorship appointments at Union Seminary. Proceedings postponed until papers print and report from the Standing Committee on theological seminaries. In Washington on May 23 a House bill timbered to free wool and reduce duties was debated. a $15,000 appropriation for reindeer introduction into Alaska was tabled. Senate adjourned without disposing of treaty rights violations legislation.
In Pranix Arizona on May 23 the trial of John Clayton alias Julio Clay ended with a guilty verdict after he urged the court to instruct the jury to convict. Clayton, from a Tennessee family near Memphis, led a jail break attempt two weeks earlier and suffered abdominal wounds during the incident. In San Rosario California on May 23 two brick yard laborers were badly hurt by a collapsing bank of earth, with one man having both legs broken and the other losing a near socketed arm. their names were not learned and recovery is possible.
In Palo Alto 311 editors and proprietors touring with the National Editorial Association cast 149 votes for Democrats and 162 for Republicans for presidential candidates. Cleveland led with 117 votes, Harrigop 86, Blaine 72, Boise 12, Hill 7, McKinley 4, Gray and Gorman 4 each, and 5 for Scattering. The association members then arrived in San Francisco and plan an bay area excursion before the convention opens.
A row over a Sunday incident escalated when a bellicose sheep herder threatened William Ramsey with a gun. Ramsey struck with a pistol, believed he killed him, then surrendered in town. Ramsey was later released. the assailant was only slightly hurt.
The Hon J W Fennimore sheriff of Kent County Del residing in Dover testifies he has used August Flower for years for sick headache and digestive distress describing relief after meals and stomach pressure noting it as the best remedy he has tried for dyspepsia and similar ailments. G G Green sole manufacturer Woodbury New Jersey USA.
An old advertisement extols Simmons Liver Regulator as a universal remedy for dyspepsia torpid liver constipation and related ills. It asserts the product restores health and happiness by normalizing liver function and claims a perfect cure for stomach and bowel diseases according to W J McElroy of Macon Georgia.
An enthusiastic gathering of free coinage advocates at Piper's Opera House Virginia City endorses a State silver program. Resolutions establish the Storey County Silver League and pledge support for unlimited silver coinage, with electors and county delegates planned. An executive committee is named including D B Lyman and A C Hamilton among others.
Fréderick Deeming, alleged to be Jack the Ripper, was executed in Melbourne Australia yesterday for the murder of his first and second wives and four children. The sentence ends a notorious case that shocked late 19th century readers.
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