21 Nov 1896
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1896
Page
1
Fragmentary text appears from a historical weekly page. The readable portion notes a weekly publication schedule with daily issues except Sundays and a Saturday weekly issue. Readable entities include Kelley and Webster as possible names and a publisher reference.
An 1896 report mocks President Cleveland for alleged bias during McKinley and Bryan campaigns. It cites posts from the State Department and several federal officials dismissed for advocating Bryan, while others praised "one for McKinley" amid civil service concerns and partisan actions. The piece accuses Cleveland of favoritism and questions impartiality of national leadership.
Official returns from eleven of fourteen Nevada counties show the Salveh State backing the spring Caples rendaenh. The ballot rebukes mercenary Republicans and marks strong support for Newlands for Congress, with opponents' totals far behind. The piece frames the silver issue against the gold trust and urges voters to reconsider those aligned with private interests.
Reported east to west a revival in business through tariff changes, with factories reopening and shorter hours ending. Assertions that Wilson Act effects and prior 11 percent reductions are not killing industry, while calls persist to adjust rates to protect wool and hides for Western producers.
At a Lincoln Nebraska gathering last Saturday evening under the Bimetable Club Traveling Men's Bryan Club and the Bryan Home Guards W J Bryan delivered his first formal speech since the event began.
An overflow audience heard William Jennings Bryan advocate for free silver and bimetallic clubs. He urged continued discussion, organized groups, and joint debates with Republicans to prove the merits of silver and attack the gold standard, asserting that public questions must educate and unite voters.
The report shows that changing under 25,000 votes in seven states could have given Bryan a majority in the electoral college. California Delaware Indiana Kentucky North Dakota Oregon and West Virginia would have flipped, yielding 53 additional votes to Bryan and a total 226, enough for the presidency, with Hanna’s alleged influence in cities and banks cited.
Vienna reports floods in Boania causing widespread damage. A rescue party of thirteen persons drowns near Serajevo amid ongoing efforts to locate missing individuals and assess the disaster impact.
Boston November 14. L C Olinson Co 129 Washington St the largest horse goods maker in New England reduced wages amid Republican Home Market Club ties and McKinley Bryan campaign placards. A partial strike began last week and continues. Baldwin Locomotive Works also cut wages by 12 to 20 percent this week in the city.
Deesixn November 14 Jones the Government spy testified against Richard J. Ivory an alleged Irish American agitator in Bow Street police court. He claimed two men named in his evidence are in the pay of the British Government. The report notes the agitator’s possible ties to extreme political views. Mavrown November 14 United States Minister Taylor issued a note praising the Duke of Letuan for maintaining U.S.-Spain accord. New Castle Pa November 14 Rosena Furnace partly owned by Mark Tanna of Obie resumed production today employing about 200 men after months idle.
The Willamette River and its tributaries in Oregon have overflowed their banks, causing extensive damage in the surrounding lowlands.
A wide slice of late 1896 news items covers a Navy officer killed by a Chicago cable car, a peace treaty between Italy and Abyssinia, a wagon train tragedy near Golden on the Buffalo and Pittsburgh line, and European financial debates on silver. Reports detail political indictments, fires at a Kentucky stable, a famed horse and others harmed, and a provincial Nevada note on political spoils, weather, and stock affairs with references to McKinley Bryan and Weyler in Cuba.
Thanksgiving night marks a milestone in Reno masquerades as Monumental Hose Co No 6 plans a grand ball with costumes from a leading western supplier. Exhibitions at Masonic Hall showcase costly prizes, while callers are urged to bring music and support. A booster note from Rev J Gunderman extols Dr Kings New Discovery for pneumonia and la grippe with free trial bottles at S. Odykinson's drug store.
The Riverside Mill Company held its annual meeting with 100000 shares represented. Officers reported a prosperous year and all corporate affairs were satisfactory. Directors elected for the coming year are A H Manning G W Durrittin T Bender M Ward and W O Martin. The board organized with A L Manning as president C T Bender secretary Washoe County Bank as treasurer and J J Jones as superintendent.
An old promotional note asserts that many people believe they are ill when they simply need cleansing. It touts Syrup of Figs as a positive cure to bring comfort, claiming it is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company and available from all druggists.
The commissioners met yesterday and laid over several bills while town bills were reviewed. The Nevada Stars lost to the Alameda Alerts in a Sunday game, the score recorded as five to the Alerts favor.
The Wadsworth shop faces possible work shifts as the General Auditing Department in Sacramento may be dissolved and clerical work centralized in the Master Mechanics division. Some shops will not gain staff. others will require more clerks, with Oxden a likely recipient if consolidation proceeds. Mr Voorhees toured Orden amid rumors of these changes and Sacramento clerks may be reassigned to division HQ as needed.
Nye county official results show Bryan Sewall 215 and other ticket totals. assembling a noisy political slate with several candidates listed. Also includes a long advertisement for Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething and a miscellaneous roster of names, plus a weather note about the wind-form. The Carson Valley mentions Gray and Murphy seeking US District Attorney, with Vanderleith also rumored.
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