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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1896
Page
1
A Lincoln era ticket lines up William J. Bryan of Nebraska for president with Arthur Sewall of Maine as his running mate. The pair campaign on populist platforms while seeking broad support across states and parties.
Nevada Senator Stewart writes to Senator Sherman criticizing his 1874 speech and accusing him of misquoting Stewart. He contends Sherman pursued silver demonetization through the mint act of 1873 and insists no defense exists for demonetizing silver while gold remained valued higher. Stewart demands direct debate before March 4, 1875.
A historical explainer notes the Republican stance on silver coinage from 1791 to 1874, the Demonetization Act of 1873, and the 1896 free coinage debate. It details the 1898 Virginia City convention, delegates withdrawing from the National Convention, and the shift by many Republicans from free silver to supporting the gold standard by June 1896.
A communication from T. V. Jailen discusses placing a fusion ticket on the official ballot. California papers debate the legality and general opinion favors allowing tickets with names from two or more conventions. Eminent lawyers contend that the issue hinges on ballot placement rules and party nominations.
Democrats Populista and Silver party seek joint ballot designation for fusion nominees. Secretary of State a Republican proposes splitting the fusion electors into separate Democratic and Populist groups on the official ballot. Fusion supporters insist on one group to avoid voter confusion and honor state law.
George L. Peckham argues for fusion by nominating three Presidential Electors pledged to Bryan and Watson as a path to unify reform forces. He cites Oregon as a model where Populists won all electors, and says Bryan is the nominee for multiple parties. The piece warns that splitting electors could dilute Bryan’s chances and aid gold-standard opponents.
The piece outlines Mr. Hanna's side show to McKinley’s circus in Indianapolis and introduces the “Gold Democrats National convention.” It notes speakers like Senator Vilas and ex-Governor Flower who oppose Bryan due to trusts and syndicates, and discusses the prospect of a gold Democratic ticket and possible candidate mentions including Cleveland.
The gathering shows little genuine Democratic stance as it leans McKinley. It may feign tariff differences with Republicans but aligns with Mr. Hanna on a key issue, seeking to make the United States a financial dependency of London Hamburg and Paris money powers.
Enthusiasm for William J. Bryan drew about 12 000 people to a hall with 8 000 capacity near Jamestown New York last Saturday night. Ex Congressmen Joseph C. Sibley spoke outside to prevent a panic as Bryan refuted the single gold standard press and other critics.
Li Hung Chang met with President Cleveland and officials, after a morning reception aboard the Sapphire, at the Whitney residence. Olney, Carlisle, Lamont, and Rockhill attended. the event lasted 25 minutes before Li returned to the Waldorf. Bryan Campaign Sparks Hornellsville Ovation
Napa California August 29 F A Cutler of Humboldt nominated for Congress by the First Democratic District Convention. Monteith the Populist candidate is denounced for refusing to withdraw. Cutler will submit his resignation to the joint committee of Democrats Populists and Silverites.
A roundup of economic failures and reorganizations including Herman-Corled Lumber of Hannibal failing with 910000 liabilities, Miller Brothers of Amesbury making an assignment, and Kings County elevated railway placed in receivership. Also reports of political shifts, a San Francisco real estate dealer's large losses, a San Francisco–to–New York bicycle relay theft, Armenian and Ottoman bank tense events in Constantinople, and local notices including a lost gold ring reward and Dr. King's New Discovery testimonials.
Marion Wilson and Mies Arda Francie Van Duzer married at the Reno Methodist Church with Rev. F. Lee officiating. The church was festooned with evergreens and flowers, reception at Myr and Mrs. W. H. Joy home, guests greeted with rice as they left for their new home in the western addition.
Marion Bergstein's second son suffered a fractured arm yesterday while coasting a bicycle near the Asylum. He and his brother were playing when a hoop and buggy tire nearly collided. he swerved, hit a fence, and was thrown from the wheel. The physician quips that more sons would keep him busy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve adjoined, with sale by Hodgkinson. The 1861 Catholic church at Weaverville burned yesterday, a town landmark.
In Nevada and Oregon election tactics are debated amid calls to unite reform factions for Bryan and Watson. The letter from Geo. E. Peckman urges Nevada to follow Oregon and defeat McKinley electors, while Mrs. Winslow’s Syrup advertises medicine for teething and a post office notice lists uncalled for letters in Reno.
Miss Mabel Stanaway will leave Reno tonight for Boston to enter the New England Conservatory of Music. She plans a thorough course, hopes to gain musical fame, and carries the best wishes of friends as she pursues education in the East.
Judge Mack imposed the full penalty of ten years at hard labor in the State penitentiary on Woodliffe, despite the jury's recommendation of mercy. The sentence was handed down last night after considering the crime and surrounding circumstances.
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