23 Nov 1895
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1895
Page
1
The Dally by Kelley and Webster publishes the latest telegraphic news daily except Sundays. The Weekly appears on Saturdays, outlining weekly summaries and telegraphic briefs for readers and advertisers.
General A J Warner head of the American Bimetallic League returns to Washington from talks with silver leaders. He says the 1806 election shows a divided silver movement and suggests a national silver party may form if Democrats fail to unite on free and unlimited coinage. He notes victories by silver Democrats in Ohio and Maryland and Republican gains elsewhere. He cites a treasury mystery of fresh silver dollars found in the state vaults, asking how so many new coins entered circulation or state funds.
A Silver Conference notes many groups favor free coinage of gold and silver to meet money needs. Independent bodies educate the public and now plan to combine against the gold men. The National Bimetallic Union, based in Chicago, has invited allies.
The American Bimetallic League and allied groups plan a Washington conference on January 22, 1896 to arrange a national convention. Each organization may send up to twenty five delegates, with Mech awaiting conference action and money likely used to sow dissension among silver factions.
A political contention outlines how silver and gold factions may shape Senate organization after the next session. Populists, silver Republicans, and silver Democrats weigh cooperation, with committee control seen as pivotal to advancing silver legislation while exposing pretenders among silver men.
The Chicago Post reports the 1896 Republican National Convention may be hosted by Chicago for 51,000 in cash plus coverage of working expenses. National Committee chairman Carter negotiates terms, with J Irving Pearce tasked to raise funds as hotelmen and clubmen back the deal. Some citizens question the method, but politics is described as business, not philosophy. San Francisco has not bid, and Chicago is likely to secure the prize for a stated sum.
The text imagines selling nomination rights at auction to the highest bidder. It suggests gold and sugar interests, a gold standard plank, and protection payments could yield millions at a national convention. Bosses like Quay and Platt could profit from control of water blocks and retire from business.
The Ogden Standard urges silver supporters to form a distinct Silver party, arguing the Republican and Democratic lines cannot win free coinage. It cites Nevada as a model, predicts electoral votes west of the Mississippi and in the Mississippi Valley, and vows to back silver over Cleveland and Sherman leadership. It urges Nevada newspapers and politicians to emulate this stance for state prosperity.
An old advertisement notes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal teething aid for children. It claims quick relief for crying and pain, cures diarrhea, regulates stomach and bowels, relieves wind, softens gums, reduces inflammation, and boosts energy. Priced twenty five cents, sold by druggists worldwide.
Washington November 0 1895 A political analysis of the recent election highlights three key outcomes: Cleveland for a possible third term, Republican solidification on gold, and the call for a national silver party. The piece notes losses by Hill Campbell Brice and Gorman, shifts in Eastern states, and urges unity among silver advocates to form a distinct party. It argues sound money Democrats back Cleveland and declares the silver cause must organize into a cohesive effort.
Advertisement offers a free trial bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery and a copy of health guides by sending name and address to H E Bucklen & Co Chicago. Also lists uncalled letters for Reno Post Office dated November 19 1895 and notes arrivals of State Controller LaGrave and Mrs LaGrave in Winnemucca after Carson visit.
In Reno on November 6 1895 the Washoe County Commissioners debated a Virginia and Truckee Railroad bill of 16 15 for cattle guards on a newly opened public highway. Auditor Shearer questioned liability and precedent and urged the county to demand fencing from the railroad rather than pay. The meeting also covered local matters, including road work, a District Attorney lawsuit, gas burners, and upcoming livestock shipments.
John Rodoni shipped 210 Angora goats from C B Bailey's ranch with 10 sent to Salt Lake City and 200 to San Francisco. Mountaineering prospects reported near Buckeye with water ditch surveys for Buckeye mines advancing and slated for completion in a week. Charles Aiken of Winnemucca, son of J S Aiken, killed at Dalton Mill Utah by machinery. Marcus A Sawtelle, Port Townsend National Bank receiver, died aboard the Sehome en route to Seattle. former Austin resident and former Deputy Grand Master of the California Masonic Grand Lodge. aged 65, Maine-born.
Send your address to H EB Bucklen Co Chicago for a trial sample of Dr Kings New Life Pills. The pills help constipation and sick headache, malaria and liver troubles, are vegetable and non deleterious, and tonify the stomach and bowels. Regular size 250 per box, sold by S J Hodgkinson.
Assessor vans and Grand Army men helped Robert Spence depart Reno for the Soldiers Home in Santa Monica. A delegation saw him off with fraternal handshakes as he left to live his remaining years in peace and comfort among comrades. The Journal notes a complimentary O U carnival ticket for Thanksgiving night promising a successful Pavilion event for all attendees and guests.
The Holiday Visitor Free offers a richly illustrated supplement titled World of Women and other festive features. It promises many holiday novelties and serves as a valuable guide for Christmas gifts, urging prompt newspaper submission as a second edition is not planned.
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