Wool bill vote shocks lawmakers in divided chambers
Report covers a wool tariff bill vote failing by eight points 118 to 126 with California’s Henley and Oregon’s George voting for, Nevada’s Cassidy opposing, and several states split along party lines. It notes other lawmakers’ stances and a Washington dispatch on Justice Field’s rising presidential bid as tangential yet influential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Henley
Ilascock
Tally
Rosecrans
Budd
Sumner
George
Oregon
Cassidy
Nevada
Ohio
Hurd
Louisiana
Virginia
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New York
Maryland
Texas
Missouri Republican State Convention Opens with Harmony Call
The Missouri Republican State Convention met yesterday and was called to order by R. T. Van Horn. Chester A. Krum of St. Louis was introduced as temporary Chairman. A credentials, permanent organization, and resolutions committee was appointed. Hon. J. B. Henderson urged harmony and advised delegates not to receive Chicago instructions.
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R. T. van Horn
Chester A. Krum
St. Louis
J. B. Henderson
Harmony
Chicago
Assembly Committee Sets Passenger Rates by Road Class
The California Assembly Committee on Corporations set maximum passenger rates per mile by road class. First class roads charge three cents per mile for first class fares and two cents for second class. second class roads four cents. third class roads six cents. Road classification uses gross earnings per mile, with above 6,000 dollars as first class and 4,000 to 6,000 dollars as second class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Assembly Committee On Corporations
Evarts predicts Lincoln nomination by GOP convention
William M. Evarts argues public sentiment favors Robert Lincoln for the Republican nomination for president, unless Arthur declines to concede on the first or second ballot, based on his careful reading of the political drift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Evarts
Lincoln
Robert Lincoln
Arthur
District of Columbia GOP Convention Adjourns After Delegates Chosen
The DC Republican District Convention adjourned at 3 o clock yesterday morning after selecting Frank Conger postmaster of the city and Perry Carson as delegates. A resolution to instruct delegates for Logan was defeated.
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District of Columbia
Chicago
Frank Conger
Perry Carson
Logan
Republicans' likely nominee named Arthur in interview
A Philadelphia Herald correspondent spoke with Recorder Singerly Col McClure McMichael and Forney about political affairs. They expressed the view that Arthur would be the strongest Republican candidate.
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Philadelphia
The
New York Herald
Singerly
Record
Col. McClure
Times
McMichael
North American
Mr. Forney
Progress
Arthur
Remarkable Sunday Night Heat Wave Hits Town
Sunday night from about 9 to midnight a remarkable climatic event swept the area a hot dry sultry spell lasting three hours from the southwest. The air felt as if mid Summer with the town enduring the unusual dry heat and high humidity during the late evening.
Grant declines aid to pleader in Washington
A gentleman called on General Grant in Washington Tuesday and asked for assistance with a matter he had pressed before more than one department. Grant declined promising any aid, adding that he had no influence with the current administration.
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Grant
Washington
Democrats win Cincinnati city ticket by large margin
In Cincinnati the Democrats have elected their city ticket by majorities around four hundred and zero votes, a fall of several thousand votes since the gubernatorial election.
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Cincinnati
Republicans win Cleveland election with large margin
Republicans overcome a Democratic majority of 3600 in Cleveland and carry the city by 3100. Arthur men in Pennsylvania express satisfaction with the primaries. If Jean Mackay is not a good enough delegate for Chicago, he should have been removed from the Nations Committee in 1880.
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Cleveland
Jean Mackay
Chicago
Evarts Predicts Robert Lincoln as Republican Nominee
Ex Secretary Evarts weighs public sentiment and argues Robert Lincoln could win the Republican nomination for president if Arthur Blaine is blocked on early ballots. He cites Lincoln’s character, executive ability, and past service, noting Lincoln’s national appeal and potential to unite delegates in a deadlock.
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Wasutscron
Evarts
Robert Lincoln
Arthur
Lincoln
Mr. Evarts
Blaine
Edmunds
Sherman
Chicago
New York
William H. Seward
Abraham Lincoln
Arkansas Republican Convention Adopts Pro Arthur Resolution
A Little Rock dispatch reports the Arkansas Republican State Convention chose Samuel J. Mallory as permanent chairman. Delegates elected include Powell Clayton H McCooper Logan H Roots and M W Gibbs with alternates listed. Delegates from districts to be appointed tomorrow. all delegates pledged to Arthur if viable. A resolution praising President Arthur’s administration for uniting the party was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Samuel J. Mallory
Powell Clayton
H. McCooper
Logan H. Roots
M. W. Gibbs
H. L. Remmell
E. ©. Morriss
R. B. Thomas
M A. Clark
Arthur
Logan
Resolution backs Mackay Company for postal telegraph work
The House Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads declares it inexpedient to build postal telegraph or buy existing lines. Supporters of postal telegraphy view this as a victory for the Mackay Company which seeks the government contract to perform the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Post Offices and Post Roads
Friends of Postal Telegraphy
Mackay Company
Education bill passes Senate with illiteracy based funding
The Educational bill passed the Senate Monday, 33 to 11. It appropriates 17,000,009 dollars to be distributed among the States based on illiteracy shown in the 1880 census. Payments extend over eight years. The South District Republican Convention at Selma, Alabama, elected two delegates to the National Convention instructed for Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Selma
Ala
Arthur
Government Buildings Debate Sets Wednesday for Public Works Bills
The House, after a heated debate, moved to take up appropriations for new public buildings next Wednesday. Illinois’ Stockslager pushed to suspend rules. Indiana’s Holman opposed, citing a log rolling plan. Total House bills amount to 4.6 million. the resolution would allow 2.9 million, totaling 7.5 million with existing projects. Several speakers defended or opposed the motion as Pacific Coast and San Francisco Carson and post office site bills await Senate passage. Tully aims to push a Los Angeles building bill before the order is disposed.
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House
Stockslager
Illinois
Holman
Indiana
Cox
New York
Budd
Henley
Glascock
Rosecrans
Tully
Cassidy
George
Pacific Coast
Port Townsend
Sacramento
Senate
Carson
San Francisco
Los Angeles
New Irish Party Emerges Against Both Parnellites and Dinamite Methods
James Stephens, former Fenian leader, plans to form a new Irish party in opposition to Parnellite doctrines and dynamiter tactics. He aims to convene a Paris council this month to draft a platform and organize operations. Stephens has contacted Irish Nationalists abroad and reportedly won pledges from several Irish American groups.
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Farnell
James Stephens
Fenians
Parnellites
Paris
Stephens
United States
Oregon Editor Reports Mitchell Views Pacific States Choice
Ex Senator Mitchell of Oregon spoke at the Hoffman House on Sunday, saying Arthur was the Pacific States second choice for the Presidency while Blaine led. He predicted Oregon would likely send eleven delegates to Chicago without instructions and noted Judge Field's popularity and possible instruction for him.
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Mitchell
Oregon
Hoffman House
Sundey
Arthur
Pacific States
Blaine
California
Nevada
Chicago
Judge Field
Escheated Funds Claim Against Hibernia Society
California Attorney General files petition in San Francisco Superior Court seeking an accounting from Hibernia Savings and Loan Society over escheated funds. Reported deposits of deceased or missing depositors may total about two million dollars.
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California
San Francisco
Hibernia Savings and Loan Society
Bas Iu
Independent Republican Conference Considers Presidential Ticket
The New York Independent Republican Conference Committees met Tuesday with General Francis C. Barlow presiding. Letters from prominent Republicans praised Edmunds and Lincoln for the presidential ticket while expressing doubts about Blaine's ability to win New York and concerns over his policy.
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New York Independent Republican Conference
Francis C. Barlow
Edmunds
Lincoln
Blaine
New York
Arthur
Logan
Colored Convention in Baltimore Names Delegates to Richmond
A convention of sixty colored delegates from Maryland counties and Baltimore districts met Tuesday to select delegates for the National Convention at Richmond on July 7. A resolution declaring Logan as the choice of Maryland’s colored voters was rejected.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Richmond
Virginia
Logan
Nevada Live Stock Association names new charter members
The Executive Committee met in Elko with Marten chairing to recruit charter members. Names listed include A J Lane Pine Valley Thomas Short Baby E C Hardy Toano John Sparks Tecoma J R Bradley Elko Jos Scott Halseck Thomas Cane Clover C H Hale Huntington J E Byrne Brunean Wim Dunphy San Francisco Ed Hudson Huntington Geo Elmore Peko T Harris Elko R W Dorsey Elko J M Dorsey Halleck Jno Ripley Elko Wm Smnley Star J T Russell Elko M Glazier Peko John Payne Elko J W Vowell Elko P McCall Elko A Lowe Osino M Polk Trailleck Thomas Hunter Elko W T Crane South Fork L W St Clair Star S McMauslen Star H Van Drielen Elko A G Dawley Elko G W Sutton Elko E E Evang Pine Valley A Lissack Carlin w RB McDonald Beowane J W Dean Cortez Geo W Gram Battle Mountain A Layton Battle Mountain
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Nevada Live Stock Association
Elko
Marten
Frank D. Sweetser
Elko and
Vicinity
Independent
A.J. Lane
Pine Valley
Thos
Short Baby
E. C. Hardy
Toano
John Sparks
Tecoma
John Tinnan
J. R. Bradley
Jos. Scott
Halseck
Thos. Cane
Clover
C. H. Hale
Huntington
J. E. Byrne
Brunean
Wim. Dunphy
San Francisco
Ed. Hudson
Geo. Elmore
Peko
T. Harris
R. W. Dorsey
J. M. Dorsey
Halleck
Jno. Ripley
Wm. Smnley
A. G. Dawley
G. W. Sutton
E. E. Evang
A. Lissack
Carlin
W RB
McDonald
Beowane
J. W. Dean
Cortez
Geo. W. Gram
Battle Mountain
A. Layton
A. Berson
Morrison Bill Tariff Plan Debated In House
During a wool bill debate in the House Mr Morrison announced plans to call up the tariff bill next Tuesday. A poll shows a nine vote opposition to consideration, with aims to dissipate it next week and force daily votes to record Democrats on tariff provisions.
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Morrison
Randall
Allentown
Ways and Means
Arthur Movement Gains Backing From New York Business Leaders
The Herald, Evening Commercial and Express report a broad Arthur movement among New York merchants and bankers. Named supporters include John A. Steward, Richard A. McCurdie, Charles L. Tiffany, George Bliss, C. B. Foot, Hatch & Son, William Dodd, Frederick Tappan, W. A. Sherman, Seligman & Co., Henry Clews, plus twenty leading produce merchants and thirty to forty top lawyers and businessmen.
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Arthur
Herald
Evening Commercial
Express
New York
John A. Steward
Richard A. McCurdie
Charles L. Tiffany
George Bliss
C. B. Foot
Hatch & Son
The
William Dodd
Frederick Tappan
W. A. Sherman
Seligman & Co
Henry Clews
Washington GOP convention drags with no delegate choice
A Washington dispatch reports the Republican District Convention has debated at length without agreeing on delegates for Chicago. Disputes and disorder marked the primaries and convention, undermining momentum for the suffrage movement in the District.
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Washington
Chicago
Republicans pick delegates to national convention in Illinois district
In Delexyrwrs Perensnora Illinois on April 8 the Thirteenth District Republicans chose Dr. William Jaynes of Sangamon and ex-Congressman C D Smith of Tazewell as delegates and instructed them for Logan. In Watertown New York the April 8 caucus results lock in Blaine for the district.
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Perensnora
William Jaynes
Sangamon County
C. D. Smith
Tazewell County
Logan
Watertown
N. Y
Blaine
Uninstructed Delegates Sparking Party Debate
The Walker Lake Bulletin reports broad support for uninstructed delegates. It argues representatives should understand party wishes but retain discretion to switch votes for the most viable candidate if initial efforts fail.
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Walker Lake Bulletin
Wool Tariff Debate in Congress Sparks Restoring 1867 Duty
In a Washington session on the wool tariff, Converse of Ohio moved to suspend rules and pass the 1867 duty restoration. McKinley and Dems argued for justice and promised pledges, while critics warned higher wool prices would hurt consumers and farmers. vote ended with 119 ayes, 126 nays.
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Washington
Converse
Ohio
McKinley
Democratic State Committee
Hoadley
Uenley
California
Wilkins
Dem
Kentucky
Morrison
Thaois
Pomber
Auias
Haid
Obiorani
Ayes
Next Presidency in Turbulent Presidential Contention
Washington dispatch notes uncertainty over candidates for the parties seek the presidency. Payne denial and rumor swirl about Tilden and others while Blaine faces health fears. Obscure figures like Oliv and Ingersoll influence talks as Chicago Convention looms.
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Washington
Biniie
Tilden
Payne
William L. Brown
Youngstown
Oliv
New York City
Bors
Tle
New York
Lie
Olio
Standard
Obie
Frank Unid
Strong
Llard
Chicago
Toledo
Congress
Tloyd
Hura
Brown
Blaine
Bob Ingersoll
Gresham
Mano Journal Reaches Its First Volume
The Mano Journal, a leading coastal political agitator and first-class newspaper, has reached its first volume, as reported by the Carson Tribune.
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Mano Journal
Carson Tribune
Blaine and Nevada Delegation Duties in 1880s Politics
The piece traces late 19th century party dynamics around pledged delegates to national conventions. It discusses Blaine’s bid, the unit rule challenges in Pennsylvania and New York, and the push for district representation. It argues Nevada should vote for Blaine if aligned, favoring independents who honor constituency wishes and support primary expressions over strict state pledges.
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Cincinnati
Blaine
Pennsylvania
Don Cameron
Hartranft
McPherson
Mr. Blaine
Chicago
New York
Grant
Mr. Conkling
Robertson
National Committee
Union
Nevada
Republican Party
Asa Blaine
Neither Grane nor Deaine Cargon Appeal
The Enterprise of Sunday questions Grant as the sole savior of the party in the presidential race and urges a Grant Miller ticket. It warns that nominating Grant could spark Caesarism and defeat the party. Blaine is criticized for long service and past feuds. a Chicago Convention could bring a dark horse to the front.
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Cargon
Enterprise of Sunday
Grant
Miller
U.S. Grant
White House
Blaine
Chicago
Republican primaries next Saturday in Carson Tribune
The Carson Tribune warns Blaine men to be on alert ahead of the Republican primaries scheduled for next Saturday. It urges vigilance in the political climate and attendance at the event.
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Blaine
Carson Tribune
Letter from Bob Duncan on Coeur d'Alene mines flaws
In this March 18 1884 note from Boz to Frank Hughes Duncan, writing from Carr p a Len r, laments the C d Allen mining camp as a fraud ridden, overpriced, sparsely mined district. He reports 5000 residents dwindling, few working claims, and lists brutal living costs with meals at $1 beds $1 flour $24 per hundred. He warns friends away, predicts departure for California, and blames the Northern Pacific Railroad for the boom.
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Frank Hughes
Bob Duncan
Coeur d'Alene
Carr p’aLenr
Dean Sm
Eagle City
Prichard
Butte
Eagle Creeks
Halifax
Cour d’Alene
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
California
Unpledged delegates and party unity in conventions
The piece debates whether Chicago convention delegates should be pledged or unpledged, arguing for discretion and letting delegates judge best. It suggests instructing delegates to support Blaine or Tilden as needed, praises unity, and urges Pacific Coast to vote solidly to gain influence.
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Chicago
Garfield
Blaine
Tilden
Coast
Pacific Coast
Would not Decline the Honor as a Delagate to the Republican National Convention
The Tuscarora Times-Review reports that John E. Dixon, Superintendent of the Grand Prize and Argenta, would not decline a Republican National Convention delegate if offered by Nevada Republicans. Dixon, a mining man, would likely attend Eastward during that period and would honorably cast his vote for the party's national choice, aligning with Pacific Coast Republican sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Dixon
Grand Prize
Argenta
Nevada
Pacific Coast
Tuscarora Times-Review
Enterprise backs Grant and Miller in a Utica nomination claim
The Enterprise urges Grant and Miller at John Mackay's instigation, mocks aUtican nomination, and calls for Blaine supporters to send John Mackay as a delegate to Chicago. Carson Tribune censures the move as insulting and improper.
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John Mackay
Grant
Miller
Utica
Blaine
Chicago
Fie
Fio
Carson Tribune
Local Republicans Named as National Convention Delegates
Ormeby County Republicans name several possible delegates for the Chicago National Convention. Listed are Dr. S. L. Lee Hon. WH. Mason Lieutenant Governor Laughton and ex Senator Williams of the Mexican Mill according to the Carson Index.
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Ormeby County
Reno Journal Bets On Growth In Nevada State
The Reno Journal marks volume twenty one and year eleven as Bro Powning elevates JousNab toward top daily status in the state. The News wishes it prosperity ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno Journal
Bro. Powning
JousNab
White Pine News
Blaine Faces Rival Challenge From Book Agents Plan
The Carson Tribune quotes a line suggesting any Republican rival who can beat Blaine may be overwhelmed by his soon to be unleashed regiment of book agents. The remark frames a potential strategy as a decisive factor in the nomination battle.
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Blaine
Carson Tribune
Reno Journal Enters Eleventh Year
The Reno Journal marks its eleventh year in publication a praised daily, with Tuscarora Times Review noting it as an excellent newspaper occupying a leading state position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno Journal
Tuscarora Times-Review
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Carlisle
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