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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1896
Page
1
William J. Bryan of Nebraska is named for President with Cork as Maine’s Vice President in a brief political ticket notice. The item notes the pairing and state designation without further details.
The article notes a large Philadelphia turnout for Bryan with 6,000 inside and over 45,000 outside. It records his critique of foreign influence on the gold standard, calls for American self government, and questions international bimetallism versus independent action. He likens Republicans to supporters of the gold standard and stresses voting autonomy despite alleged deceit.
The piece attacks Southern slavery era denouncing abolitionists, and links New England wealth to slave trades. It claims a current fight over American financial policy pits 65 000 000 whites against wealth interests, criticizing Yale students for silencing a prominent speaker and contrasting John Sherman’s reception in the West with Bryan’s hostile reception by Yale students.
In 1886 R R Bigelow, then Nevada Chief Justice, ran for District Judge and endorsed a hard money plank denouncing the bondholders conspiracy to demonetize silver. He supported free gold and silver coinage, claiming it protected civilization and workers from debt bondage. By 1890 he reaffirmed pro coinage stance, later distancing after a gold syndicate manifesto.
Remarks argue that Judge Bigelow invites criticism for endorsing his election platform and for his recent conduct, claiming sincerity in both views yet describing him as whimsical to preside over the highest court, and noting the public should welcome the approaching end of his Supreme bench tenure.
Advocates of the gold standard in Nevada argue against opening mints to silver, claiming it won’t raise silver prices while expecting wool to rise via legislation. They note silver’s coinage value versus market price, argue against silver price boosts through minting, and question why policy should favor one metal over another in global money use.
The San Francisco Examiner prints the address of Hon. Francis G. Newlands of Nevada at Metropolitan Temple on September 16. The piece lauds his long study of the silver cause, Congress speeches, and advocacy of bimetallism, noting his early support and pivotal role as Bryan’s election nears and Nevada’s pride in its Congressman.
The Examiner’s second silver edition praises free coinage and argues its case with force. It highlights silver remonetization as vital for California businessmen mechanics and farmers, aligning with similar Nevada interests and praising the paper’s stance.
Editor Morrison of Worthington Indiana commends Electric Bitters as a superior tonic and remedy for constipation and headaches. Mrs Annie Steble of Chicago reports recovery after six bottles restoring health and strength. Price 50 cents and 1 dollar at 8 J Hodgkinson's drug store. Post fall Reno crowd still present with many strangers lingering in town.
Nassau New Hampshire September 26 The effort of New Englanders to make amends for the reception given Bryan at New Haven was shown when the train arrived in Lowell at 9 15 this morning The depot platform was crowded with cheering crowds The train stopped five minutes Bryan planned to speak but the demonstration was so large he had no chance The sheds were lined for a block with people shouting and cheering as Bryan and Sewall appeared Nashua also sent a strong welcome and succeeded in its purpose
Two factions of the San Francisco Republican Party, through chosen representatives, held a final conference to seek harmony but failed to agree. Frank McLaughlin, chairman of the State Central Committee, called a meeting of the State Executive Committees for Monday to appoint a sub committee and plan a new municipal convention.
John Boyd Thacker declines New York Governor nomination. Yale men criticized at New Haven Bryan meeting. Bryan attracts dense Boston audience likely 60 000 to 76 000. Venezuelan Commission report delayed before Congress convenes. Joplin miners first delegation to Leadville escorted by troops amid mob jeers. Mrs Sanborn arrested in California for purse theft. $180 found on her. Massachusetts Democratic Convention nominates Williams for Governor and Callahan for Lieutenant Governor. gold Democrats bolt. Faneuil Hall crowds cheer Williams. Populist Convention endorses Williams. Utah Silver Republicans oppose protectionism until silver coinage restored. National Republicans align with foreign money changers on silver. Bryan favored for Presidency.
James L. Francis of Chicago and John Burgus Rey of Keokuk Iowa praise Dr Kings New Discovery as a cure for coughs colds and long-standing ailments. Trial free at Hodgkinson's Drug Store 8 7.
The Board of Commissioners met as a Board of Equalization to adjust assessments and hear matters. Assessor Hvans has completed his work thoroughly, making significant changes unlikely.
A Reno Evening Gazette reader letters page questions Judge R R Bigelow over silver coinage and its effects in Nevada. The writer argues free coinage would restore prosperity, explains value and demand, condemns Republican policy, and warns that limiting silver harms both money and industry while condemning private control of the currency.
The text argues that strength determines success at sea and in life, promoting Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for illness and a booster for vitality. It claims high cure rates for consumption, urges readers to mail 21 stamps for a medical adviser book, and advertises a Buffalo, New York address.
The writer argues that 1895 total debt vastly exceeds annual interest, with public figures showing a heavy burden on labor. He critiques current finance and tariff policy, claiming wealth power and English manufacturer influence distort prices. He advocates adjusting finances for all people before tariff changes, signing as MINER from Elko Nevada.
The gas supply failed Sunday night causing church services to be cut short. Officials attributed the disruption to boiler trouble at the gas works. The advertisement notes Syrup of Figs as a safe remedy for ladies and directs buyers to look for the California Pig Syrup Company name on the package.
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