26 Nov 1892
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1892
Page
1
The Nevada State Journal is published daily and weekly by Kelley and Webster with H. Rosenthal as business manager. The daily edition includes telegraphic news and is published every day except Mondays. the weekly issue appears on Saturdays.
The ICC decision holds carriers may not set higher tariffs for intermediate points between competitive cities than for farther points on the same line. It notes eastern railroads charged less to southern cities via competitive routes than to shorter noncompetitive hops, affecting Reno, San Francisco, and Ogden freight pricing.
The Salt Lake Herald commentary contrasts western and eastern views on free coinage of silver, arguing both Cleveland and Harrison share similar stances. It urges enlightenment from the east and notes the infant party growing with two million votes, led by Jerry Simpson, as the public confronts silver legislation and monopoly.
The International Conference opens in Brussels amid weak hopes for action on free coinage as most members oppose it at the current ratio. The outcome likely points to a recommendation to alter the silver to gold ratio from 20 to 1, with a two thirds mono metalist tilt. The public watches for any shift in policy or broader understanding of silver’s role.
Local figures assign blame for the political mood of the era. Harrison points to Carter, Carter blames Carnegie and Pinkerton, Platt cites Depew, Quay says votes were short, Cleveland links tariff, while the public cites voter fatigue with the G O P in the Silver State.
In a lengthy interview Senator Quay argues that four years hence there will be a reversal of the 1892 verdict with Harrison succeeding Cleveland. He warns free silver could rise or a People’s party tidal wave could sweep to power. The piece notes mining interests, reform plans, direct election proposals, and Humboldt county voting patterns favoring Newlands in several precincts.
Four years ago Nevada stood as the banner Republican state relative to its population. This year Nevada leads as the banner People's Party state in proportion to population.
Mesars C B Kimball and J A Waddel own the War Eagle claim in Esmeralda county near Hawthorne. After extensive work and several ore shipments, the most recent haul weighed nineteen tons and yielded the owners 5000 dollars. Other district properties exist but lack of capital hinders development. Also contains an advertisement for Simmons Liver Regulator as a cure-all tonic with claims of no griping and gentle effect.
Torrential rain flooded streets and sewers in Posttano Oregon while a cloudburst damaged Tanner and Johnson creeks. A Reed's farm slide blocked the Union Pacific line, endangering towns and delaying freight as shovels cleared debris. Across California and Nevada storms sparked on track closures and record pacing trials in horse racing. Gold hoard found in a San Bernardino tree is returned to a bank for owner identification. Telegraph lines fail across the Mississippi Valley, with winds from Iowa to Illinois causing widespread disruption. A new Farmers' Alliance linked Todastics Legion forms in Memphis, led by Paul VanDervoort. Blaine shows signs of improvement in Washington.
Fatuaaves Washington reports an avalanche on the east slope of Whatcom at two in the morning swept the Burgess residence into the lake. Warren Burgess and his wife escaped after tumbling 500 feet from the shore. Burgess is injured and may die. the lake region lies buried under debris.
Port taxpayers report shows Oregon may cast three or four electoral votes for Harrison as six counties wait for returns. Pierce the Populist backed by Democrats trails by under 200, while backers claim 400 more votes may tilt the result, with ballot irregularities alleged by both sides amid pending county tallies.
Torrxa Nov 21 reports Joseph Reenthal a banker of Santa Fe Haskell county is the likely Democrat to chair the Kansas Legislature and hold the balance of power. A rumored deal with Republicans would help organize the House and influence the fate of a constitutional convention vote. Also notes Chinese financial crisis in San Francisco and pension bills approaching $200 million.
Uncalled letters remaining at Reno Nevada Post Office as of November 21 1892 include Adama August Jackson Chas Ayera Mra J OU Koganos T Anderson Ed Kelley Mr Joseph Bruce WC Lynch William Bristol M C Lewis J F Batez S Martin Mre Lillie Bell James McAlernen Hugh Berniuer M McFarlen A L Brown Henry Martin Mra W O A Cofren B F Nye GL Cole Gilbert Nedy Mine Ethel Cone CE Naabitt A C Davie Mrs Nannie Pickret Walter J Fiourney J D Phillipa Sam Gordon Mies M Rath Mrs Kitty Hoar Joseph H Robson K R W Holtom Bernard Randolph John Hilbert John Smith J R Hitt Mra Kate Wilson Mise C Hoizht Harry Wilson W Hatt Arthur Waddleton Mrs M Johnson Misa Gertie H P Kuavs Postmaster
Members of Monumental Engine Company and the Fire Trustees met to advance upgrades including selecting a No 1 horse, assessing the frisky gray in use, and ratification by Fire Trustees. They proposed relocating headquarters between the track and river, favoring Center and Second streets, and ordering new fire coats after recent losses. The trustees urged Reno Water Company to ensure full water pressure at night to avoid delays in firefighting.
A Reno ad touts E C Sessions & Co as carrying unmatched furniture and upholstery in the state with bedroom sets chairs mattresses and window shapes plus repair work to make furniture look new. Also notes holiday goods arriving daily and urges shopping locally before Sacramento.
Disjointed text mentions Castoria in childhood and motherhood, a Utah mining crowd alert for a December mining congress in Balt Lake City, and a Wadaworth Disputch relapse with a line about singleness and hopes for the future.
An ad extols Simmons Liver Regulator as a safe, effective liver remedy claiming relief from dyspepsia ridgity and headaches. It asserts the liver governs health, praises the product for immediate and lasting benefits, and includes a testimonial from Joes of Macon Georgia. Also excerpted is a Nevada Legislature notice detailing salaries for Senate and Assembly officers and staff with officer counts and daily pay.
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