Nevada Democrats weigh convention and unpledged delegates
On March 22 1890 the Democratic State Central Committee met in Virginia City to discuss calling a state convention in Winnemucca to elect six delegates to the National Democratic Convention in Cincinnati. The group debated unpledged delegates and avoiding presidential endorsements while Republicans mull Grant versus Blaine.
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Democratic State Central Committee
Virginia City
Comatutes
Cincinnati
Democratic Party
Tilden
New York
Nevada
Grant
Blaine
Chicago
Winnemucca
Great East
Great West
Agitator Gannon Sentenced Six Months Forriots
In San Francisco Police Court Judge Rix sentenced agitator Gannon to six months in the House of Correction and a $1000 fine. A new-trial motion was denied. Kearney, jailed earlier for six months, was bailed on a habeas corpus writ. The case raises questions about differences in treatment based on wealth and influence.
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San Francisco
Rix
Gannon
Move i
House of Correction
Kearney
Denis
Corporationa
California
Grant Aims for Nominational Victory or None
An intimate friend reports General Grant would decline the Republican nomination unless he can win it. The remark is likened to a fox seeking high rung grapes.
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Grant
Knowell
George Stinson & CO
Political tempers flare over Garfield amendment in Senate race
Reported remarks from Congressman Springer claim a sweeping victory for Democrats as the Garfield amendment stirs debate on Election Marshals and partisan law use. Other items note highwaymen robbing campers near Fort Worth, a ship railway proposal for the Isthmus of Darien, and a series of legal cases and acquittals.
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Senate
House
Springer
Garfield
Larry Creek
Fort Worth
Texas
Sheriff
Marshall
John M. Goodwin
Sharpsville
Inter-Oceanic Canal Committee
Isthmus
Darien
Eads’s
Emperors and Cigars in a 19th Century Caper
A lively, if garbled, urban vignette recounts General Grasit seeking a light at The Palace and encountering Emperor Norton. The tale blends social satire with street scenes, including dining and restaurant notices. The piece mentions fashion show hints, fresh oysters, celery salad, and various local eateries with prices and offerings.
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Grasit
Battery Street
Emeperor Norton
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