09 Nov 1895
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1895
Page
1
The Daily and Weekly newspapers published by Kelley and Webster offer one year and weekly rates. The Daily contains the latest tale and news, published every day except Sundays. The Weekly is issued on Saturdays.
Foport reports fierce past clashes between Mormons and Gentiles in the Territory. George Q Cannon accuses Democrat Powers of stealing the State, denies the remarks, and admits using the language after priesthood members refresh his memory. Mormon leaders threaten to influence votes, risking statehood as Liberal and Gentile voters unite against the constitution amid taxation fears.
Kern County officials face eleven, six, a dozen, and multiple fraud charges in a sweeping Grand Jury report. Auditors, assessors, clerks, sheriffs, school superintendents, supervisors, and a district attorney are implicated in bribes, falsifications, and misuses of state funds. Twenty nine indictments issued. ex-county officials targeted. Expect dramatic trials and possible prison sentences as the ring's power is challenged.
Statewide voting occurs today in Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maryland Massachusetts Mississippi Nebraska New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania and Virginia. Governors and state officers are on the ballot in several states with one Virginia legislature seat also up. Republicans and Democrats debate monetary policy as campaign winds down.
The piece notes larger plurality for a candidate than two years ago in New York and Ohio races favoring Republicans for governor while Democrats gain legislature seats. It mentions Maryland New Jersey Nebraska Kansas Mississippi Massachusetts Illinois and district contests with silver coinage issues shaping outcomes.
John D. Rockefeller donates 1 million dollars cash or securities to the University of Chicago with a January 1, 1896 payment. He pledges 2 million more only as others contribute equally, with a cut‑off date of January 1, 1990, to complete the endowment. The move makes the university among the wealthiest in the nation and prompts debate over philanthropy versus monopoly profits.
The jury found Theodore Durrant guilty of first degree murder in the Blanche Lamont case at Emmanuel Church on April 3. Crowd protests and cheers followed the verdict, with authorities guarding against mob violence. Many believe the evidence was circumstantial but attribute the crime to Durrant.
The Marlborough Vanderbilt wedding is estimated at 100000 dollars excluding the 13000000 paid for the Duke. Floral decorations total 126000, with contributions from greenhouses and nurseries near New York City. Music costs 3504, Bishop Littlejohn performs, 2500 for the bridal feast, 8000 for the feast, and 590 for the organist. Gifts to the bride in America total 200000, plus 100000 for items sent to Blenheim Castle to avoid duty. About five hundred ladies invited have ordered new dresses, suggesting around 400000 in New York spending linked to the wedding.
Henry Miller told a San Francisco court he is willing to partition the vast Miller and Lux estates if the ongoing accounting suit is dismissed. The properties are valued at about 15 million dollars.
President Cleveland designates November 28 as Thanksgiving Day with prayer and gratitude for national blessings. A Washington Street dwelling of L Hasland burns after 1 am, total loss insured at $800, origin undetermined. Leo Ehret, a Virginia City drayman, dragged two miles by a runaway team at Greger Grade, left with a broken leg, skull fracture, and severe injuries. prognosis fatal.
Commissioner Cobb was in town yesterday. Various locals, travelers, and legal matters fill the page, including hunts, court sessions, and arrivals. Notable mentions include Miller of Eureka at the Palace, Abrahams leaving for San Francisco, and the first snowstorm in Carson.
Genoa’s superintendent Beebe buys apples for the orphans. Oscar Amber leaves Virginia City for Mill City to teach school after a county high school graduate earned a teaching certificate. Willie Holbrook’s candlelight gun shell accident prompts a cautionary note from The Courier. Eastern syndicate visitors tour Zirn Schultz Mine in Pine Nut, signaling a sale soon to the syndicate. ex-Deputy Collector Cashin’s fraud indictment dismissed for lack of evidence. Buckien's Arnica Balm touted for skin ailments with a money-back guarantee. Bob McGowan, a fare dealer, held up near Butte after resisting. Frank Rive arrested in connection with a shooting. named by the victim. Park's Cough Syrup advertised as a cold remedy with money-back offer.
San Francisco lawyer Dickinson said he would seek a new trial for Durrant and if denied would appeal to the Supreme Court. Grounds include juror removal after acceptance and admission of Cunningham testimony. Dickinson noted trial public opinion against the defendant and pledged to stand by his client.
In Ancers Camp Cal on November 4 at about eight pm Francisco Cannielie was shot and killed by Paroni Cafferino, both Italian workmen. Early this morning Dave Sutherland, a 45 year old Scotchman, died when a rock bucket fell on him at the Bruno ranch. James J. Corbett sails to New York tonight announcing plans to quit boxing and ignore Fitzsimmons.
The Board of Commissioners met in regular session with Chairman Hymere and Commissioners Alt and Cobb, District Attorney Norcross and Clerk Porter present. Mattie Pickler and indigent were furnished transportation to Winnemucca. A petition to form a northern county school district was laid over. Physicians for the County Hospital were arranged as Drs Lewis and Homa to examine the insane perform post mortems and care for the indigent sick at 75 dollars per month. Treasury funds were counted and monthly bills examined and ordered paid.
The Regents and Faculty of the University pardon a student who aids in promoting a model incitation and strict surveillance during occupancy of Whitaker Hall as a dormitory. The late fire at the University workshop showed how rapidly flames spread and could endanger life in Whitaker Hall. Reno, Nov. 4, 1895. Cavrion.
A nostalgic verse recounts a family using Castoria from infancy to motherhood. The playful progression notes Castoria’s presence from baby to children, weaving a memory of a trusted remedy through generations.
The Record notes Pioche merchants arranged a special mail service to De Lamar aiming for a ten hour journey, far quicker than the current two day mail in place. The plan reflects ambitions to improve regional communication and commerce.
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