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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1880
Page
2
The Silver State reports a Democratic dilemma over electing delegates for the State Convention. A caucus call is disputed as informal and unauthorized by the County Central Committee. The paper urges clear, fair selection by primary voters with no bias toward any candidate.
In Carson the Mint plans a reopening in weeks fueling election chatter. Seventeen suspended workers were discharged after petition efforts to Washington, led by Senator Jones and ex Congressman Woodburn and signed by Governor Kinkead. The piece questions constitutional guarantees amid the political dispute.
The Journal and Gazette dispute Blaine delegate selections from Washoe Gold Hill and Virginia City wards. Some report unpledged delegates while others claim delegates oppose going to Chicago bound by a pledge. Virginia City leaders claim Austin Convention will not instruct delegation and some delegates may be pro Grant, including J W Mackay.
In San Francisco Superior Court Judge Freelon upholds the Police Court judgment sending Denis Kearney to the House of Correction for six months. Counsel pursue a habeas corpus writ from the Supreme Court now in Los Angeles, delaying action.
An advertisement in the Lyon County Times of Silver City Nevada proclaims the paper is for sale and that any man of ordinary ability can pay for it during the coming campaign. The note raises question whether Sharon will run for re election.
Reported disaster at the Giant Powder Works across the bay from San Francisco states twelve white men and fifteen Chinese workers died in an explosion in the picking room. About 8,000 pounds were present. bodies were blown apart. Six on-site houses were destroyed. several workers in the magazine missing. Officials attribute the blast to carelessness.
In Winnemucca April 18 wife of Charles McDeid. In Tuscarora April 17 George W. Connor aged 87 years.
Meet Levy and Co advertise a large stock of dry goods buttons and clothing with guaranteed low prices. Fresh groceries arriving daily at C Cuaxowson’s store offer seven pounds of brown sugar or six pounds of white sugar for one dollar. Fredericksburg Beer now available via Fredericksburg Beer agency at the Brewery Saloon opposite the Court house.
Two steady men needed for robust sheep herding work. Apply to Jon Gorusie at Sonoma Ranch for steady employment and good wages. Fresh onion and celery salad served nightly at Does Loxen Star.
The article notes a surge in San Francisco property deals since last Thursday, totaling over a million dollars. Transfers include homes, church and business properties, with some large-scale projects planned. Prices are described as fair, and activity is expected to continue. Contemporaneous items include political rumors around Conkling and Chicago nominees, Callao blockade, Peruvian defeats, and immigration legislation developments.
A brief notice advertises Five loaves for twenty five cents and invites readers to call at the Drior Boxing for more information. The fragment suggests a local sale or promotion with limited details remaining readable.
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