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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1880
Page
2
The Maine vote astonishes readers as Fusionists gain control, overturning preelection AP estimates. Davis, the Republican nominee, loses governor by a wide margin, while three Fusionists secure Congress seats amid a broader drift toward Hancock and Democratic gains in other states.
Virginia Stage, a Republican paper, says Sharon has withdrawn from the Senatorial race. The VirginIa Enterprise, Sharon’s ally, remains silent on the move. Analysts doubt money or influence can secure a Legislature seat for Sharon in Nevada, though some counties might still back him.
The Virginia and Truckee Railroad faces critique for defending lawmakers who broke pledges two years ago while few who stood by constituents and voted as promised are praised.
General Butler rebuts the Solid South claim in Farnell Hall Boston noting that New England volunteers were mostly Democrats. A Republican tallies Union volunteers and votes by ten loyal states showing Republicans provided few fighters and mostly Democrats supported the war effort.
The New York Herald notes Maine results defy forecasts citing Senator Blaine and last minute Democratic pretexts. A guard jailed over a murder by convicts on the Big Sandy railroad terminus is reported. Also listed are Maine vote totals, a Bodie stage robber arrested in San Francisco, a Deadwood ex postmaster’s three year sentence, and claims of Fusionist electoral gains.
The article notes the Russian minister warning of endemic corruption and defalcations in the Empire’s finances. It covers election results in Maine with Reed defeated and Ladd and March elected, Pryce defeating Fogg in the Second District, and Greenbackers gaining seats. San Francisco political nominations include Kalloch for Mayor and Dann for Auditor, with Mulcahy, Grady, and Murphy named for county offices. George Howes & Co. of San Francisco fails with liabilities of 250000. Mediation talks see Chili, Peru and Bolivia accepting U.S. mediation offer.
The Washoe Democratic Convention nominated ex state treasurer Jerry Schooling for State Senator. The pamphlet notes his record as a state officer and argues his election would appeal to Washoe voters, while criticizing the Republican Convention’s handling of the Boardman race and alleged railroad influence.
In Sacramento California on September 18 May Clark eldest daughter of Mr and T W Clark of Winnenavea died at age seven years and four months.
A dated recruitment notice from Winnemucca September 14 1590 seeks a race rider and a worse trainer for wages until after the Fatt Races. Applicants must understand their business. Signed L L Rickard.
At a September meeting the Republican Central Committee decided the Humboldt County Nevada convention would be held at Oriental Hall Winnemucca at 10 o'clock AM. Attendees listed include S. Crass F. Naramore A. Davidson J. Creswell and M. Staunton.
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