10 Sep 1892
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1892
Page
1
The Nevada State Journal notes that daily issues are published six days a week with a weekly edition on Saturdays. It lists Kelley & Webster as publishers and H Rosenthal as business manager, with subscription terms briefly referenced.
The Silver League convention in Reno nominates three presidential electors and endorses Weaver for President with Field for Vice President, urging state Silver Leagues to meet in Winnemucca to direct electors to cast votes for Weaver and Field to comply with the law and avoid informality. The pledge requires support for free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. Newspapers differ on ballot placement, but leagues direct the arrangement.
The piece discusses Secretary of State Grey recognizing the regular Republican convention backing Harrison electors while Silver Republicans would need petitions. A proposed silver ticket headed by General Weaver for President is outlined, with Weaver Field and multiple Nevada nominees for Congress and state positions. It notes factional splits and criticizes the Harrison Cleveland organ for its influence and claims of forcing party divisions.
A Humboldt county Silver League circular calls for a new convention to decide if President and Vice President names should precede Silver party electors on the ballot under Australian ballot law. With one pro free coinage national ticket, the convention may instruct nominees how to vote and reserve power to direct electors if contingencies arise. Nevada Silver Leagues must promptly select delegates to meet before the thirty day filing deadline.
The People’s party of Washoe County formed last evening with many farmers present. A platform was adopted and the county convention will set local issues. Similar moves spread to Esmeralda White Pine Nye Churchill Humboldt and beyond as Populists gain momentum nationwide against Wall Street influence.
The text asserts government exclusive control over gold and silver coinage, defines money as the starting point of commerce, and explains legal tender, money power, and value tied to human effort. It claims labor creates nearly all value and notes price as the money asked. Signed B. F. Lexrre.
The New York Sun foresees General Weaver winning all Southern states except Maryland Kentucky and possibly Arkansas. It questions how Democrats in the North should respond to debates and economic arguments that seem to split the party and empower third parties, risking Democratic gains in the South.
Washington reports cholera aboard the Rogie Normania Ragie and Moravia docked in New York. Quarantine tightens as Dr. Jenkins and professors investigate. Dozens sick, several deaths and evacuations prompt transfer plans to Swinburne Island and intensified lower bay patrols.
Washington, Sept 5 President Harrison's letter of acceptance of his nomination by the Republican National Convention was made public today. He notes gratitude for the Minneapolis Convention's approval, reviews administration and party actions, cites Civil War era currency policy, and supports protectionist platform elements while noting Democratic opposition to state bank issue taxes.
A classic teething remedy advertises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as universal relief for crying infants. It claims to cure diarrhea regulate the stomach and bowels ease wind colic soften gums reduce inflammation and give tone and energy. The 25 cent bottle is sold by druggists worldwide with the prescription of noted physicians and nurses.
Elko County reporter notes a plan to exhibit Nevada mineral resources at the Chicago World Fair. E G Morrison of Eureka and Dr Snider offer two premier collections, alphabetized by mineral type, to attract visitors and investors. Morrison would head the exhibit at up to 150 dollars monthly plus travel. Also mentions reinstatement of Mint workers as of the first.
An advertisement touts a salve for piles claiming immediate pain relief and permanent cure. Marketed as the product of extensive Pacific Coast pharmacy experiments, it sells in metal capped jars for 1.00 with mail order suppositories also at 1.00. San Francisco and Chicago wholesalers are listed as distributors.
An old physician tired of practice offers a free recipe for a vegetable cure claimed to treat consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and throat and lung complaints and also nervous debility. The note promises mailed instructions in German French or English to any distressed reader who sends a stamped request to W. A. Nores 620 Powers Block Rochester N Y.
A Reno item notes merchants agreed to shut shops by 8 p m on Saturdays to keep fairness, but warn laxity creeping in could undermine the policy. The writer cites a city notice from September 1892 urging adherence and ends with a proverb about wisdom. Also includes an advertisement urging use of Sozodont for gum and teeth health.
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