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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1880
Page
2
An anti machine group led by George William Curtis forms in New York, opposing the Grant third term and seeking a clean, trustworthy candidate. The circular argues Grant’s past administrations carried scandals and weak leadership, urging Republicans to find a reform-minded nominee.
East reports indicate Ulysses Grant will enter the Chicago Convention with firm Southern support minus a North Carolina faction favoring Sherman. Grant expects about 256 Southern votes plus 128 from New York and Pennsylvania, enough for first-ballot nomination.
Immigrants arriving in Atlantic ports from Europe reach 35 825 in New York since January 1 while 1 114 for the same period in 1879. Reported to be a strong class with funds to begin anew, the influx may surpass previous totals if current pace continues.
No nourishment ever passes his lips without tasting by an official. His bath is inspected each morning by household medical officers before use. He avoids stoves and fires for fear of concealed explosives. He appears nervous and uninterested in State and military matters.
Senator Edmunds reiterates he has no presidential aspirations and asks that his name not be mentioned at the Chicago Convention.
General Grant was greeted in Memphis by civic leaders and Dr Porter praised him as a great military chieftain and private citizen who supported charity for yellow fever victims. Reports note inquiries into Whitaker and Sailors' Home reforms, a buck distillery raid in North Carolina, and Democratic moves in Louisiana.
The Pioche Record hints at a forthcoming dark deed in Lincoln County. It alleges two men died by accident in a neighboring county but were killed by a hired assassin. A third man who blocked the plan was to vanish mysteriously.
Citizens traveling on the line after December 15 must ride part of the route on horseback until further notice. The notice directs passengers to the Fort McDermit area and to J. Shepard in Wianemucca, issued by JAS. F. BROWN & BRO., Proprietors and Medina at McDermit Division.
The document lists multiple county expenses and salaries approved in April 1880 including road supervisors Peter Hobbs John Saxonheimer and John Byrnes, sheriff fees G M Miller and J H Job clerk fees, interpreter fees E A Pinson and J Fulton janitor Drais de Palmar and other sundry charges. It records totals and per diems for various officials and service providers with names and amounts across departments.
County auditor's quarter report lists redemption warrant and contingent warrant amounts totaling 7 0 0 85 05, with court house bond totals and district accounts. The document appears dated April 5, 1880, and mentions Hesnouur Corsty and Windiaucoa in the header.
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