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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1896
Page
1
The article notes that the assembly of states cast enough ballots to raise William Jennings Bryan’s electoral total to 292, marking a decisive victory in the presidential contest. It emphasizes regional support and the margin reflected in the electoral tally.
The report notes the capture of the second murderer and robber of the Sherburne bank at Thompson, Iowa, and recounts other varied 1890s-era items including deaths, political speeches, and local incidents across several countries and states.
A sweeping summary of varied items reports reforms promised by the Sultan for Turkey, a Cedarville bank cashier stealing funds, two men shot in Seminole Nation, and an execution in Kentucky. It notes a blacksmith shooting his sweet- heart in St Louis, a Cook County clerk’s arrest over naturalization certificates, a California firm accused of arson, and major tidal floods at Coney Island and nearby beaches with substantial damage. Also mentioned are failed extradition efforts, a Balmoral reply to Armenian relief, a New York court ruling against a political party label, and a remark on Democratic party nomenclature.
The piece argues Kinley will not shift financial policy if elected, pledging to the gold standard and opposing silver relief. It criticizes the Republican platform, links gold gamblers financing opponents, and warns voters that a Kinley victory means no tariff or financial changes for four years. It laments debt, taxes, and unemployment under gold-backed policy.
Sen Hoar argues Gladstone links debt finance to coin value and cautions that gold standard benefits England at America's expense. He says Ireland must consider silver’s half-value impact on farm exports and domestic bond profits, urging voters to oppose foreign leverage on U S monetary policy.
The Ohlasgo Daily News presents itself as an independent, gold standard newspaper serving its community with local coverage, editorial balance, and factual reporting across politics, business, and society segments.
An executive bulletin warns Republican leaders of overconfidence as states Illinois Indiana Michigan Missouri face pressure for the gold standard. Iowa reports gloom while a Baltimore source predicts Bryan victory in My Maryland. Palmer Buckner ticket to campaign across Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota. Irish to Iowa.
The article questions McKinley's stance on free coinage of silver explaining how a fifty cent standard dollar could arise. It asks whether government revenue would be raised by taxation and if minted silver dollars would be accepted at half value for duties, stamps, and payments, challenging the implications of free coinage policies.
The article reviews party dynamics from 1890s elections, noting a Republican rise and 1894 Democratic Populist alignment. It analyzes official state votes for Democrats Populists and Republicans in states claimed for Bryan, to gauge public sentiment during Republican ascendancy.
The Chicago Daily News reports a flag of distress over gold quarters and an executive committee bulletin urging hard work to save Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan for the gold cause. Disheartening Iowa reports and a Baltimore goldbag letter predicting Bryan victory loom as campaigns span Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.
William Jennings Bryan drew a large crowd in St Paul Minnesota addressing a question about the 50-cent dollar. He challenged the idea that silver bullion converted into currency could yield lasting profit, arguing the miner would not gain from such operations and pointing out faulty arithmetic in the argument.
Senator Stewart, active advocate for Bryan, has spoken across Maryland and other states since the Chicago Convention. He counters charges by Senator Thornton and Bishop Newmann, and plans to travel through Nevada towns along the railroad around the 26th to expose the gold syndicate in the current contest.
London Oct 10 Lady Scott moth er-in-law of Earl Russell arrested at a Strand hotel on a criminal libel charge brought by Earl Russell. She and two youths were arraigned at Bow Street Police Court and the case adjourned to Monday. Brathetboro Ex-Governor Levi Fuller dead at 66. Milwaerven Ddy Bald wins purse heat for 1000. Captain W W Kirkpatrick of the U S Navy dies in Cincinnati.
Jerry Harrington a native of County Cork Ireland died in Elko on September 17 an old county resident engaged in the sheep business for years.Hiaromainua will arrive today and the funeral will be from Hoskins undertaking parlors at 3 o'clock this Sunday afternoon. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral.
Advertises a universal salve for cuts bruises sores rashes and eruptions with a money back guarantee. Promises relief for piles and other conditions with payment 1 per box and sale by S J Hodgkinson.
A fragment notes renewed health and internal cleanliness from Syrup of Figs, contrasting with old-time medicines and substitutes. It mentions Judge Cheasy setting a District Court session in numbertt county next Monday and in Charehill county two weeks from today.
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