State Journal ads and international letters from 1881 edition
The article opens with subscription terms and a San Francisco advertising agent. It then reports on national politics including a New York Sun note on President vetoes, Beecher calling Congress the Fool Congress over Chinese immigration, and immigrant trends. It cites Frank Leslie’s on European immigration, Castle Garden arrivals, and labor prosperity in Germany and Ireland, signaling a spring influx. It also covers nominations, Teller for Interior, Chandler for Navy, and possible Chandler confirmation with Democratic opposition noted. A Tilden gubernatorial possibility in New York is discussed with potential 1884 presidential prospects.
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Frank Leslie
Europe
Castle Garden
Germany
Ireland
Ogden Prospects Lifted by Edmunds Bill Business Surge
The Ogden Pilot reports Utah markets strong with record demand for real estate and rising sales through the first quarter of the year. Merchants note 30 percent higher sales vs 1881, and many expect continued growth as both Gentiles and Mormons push improvements and transactions Territory wide. The Edmunds bill is seen as stimulating business, not causing a lull, boosting confidence and prompting expansion despite fears of disruption.
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Ogden Pilot
Utah
Ogden
Hon William E Chandler Secretay of the Navy
Hon William E Chandler a native of New Hampshire born Concord December 28 1835 studied law at Harvard licensed by 1859 served as Law Reporter for the New Hampshire Supreme Court authored five volumes of reports entered politics as NH legislator in 1862 1868 and 1864 served as Speaker during veto riots amid soldiers voting bill later named First Solicitor and Judge Advocate General Navy Department March 1865 First Assistant Secretary of the Treasury resigning 1867 pursued law and business roles in Washington and Concord led newspapers and mining ventures and served NH Republican committees and National Convention delegate at large in 1868 1872 elected Concord member NH Constitutional Convention 1867
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William E. Chandler
New Hampshire
Concord
Harvard Law School
New Hampshire Supreme Court
the Treasury
McCulloch
Chandler
Washington
National Life Insurance Company of Washington
Washington Market Company
Monitor and Statesman
Republican State Committee of
California Immigration Association Publishes Emigration Pamphlets
Secretary Preston reports a Baden letter describing a fever of emigration to the United States. A large, well funded colony plans to move, and the association has prepared pamphlets and maps about California for distribution to the people.
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Preston
California Immigration Association
Grand Duchy of Baden
United States
Hoe
California
A Contemporary Urges Boycott to Curb Chinese Immigration
A contemporary suggests the people have an effective remedy by refusing to employ Chinese and boycotting Chinese-made goods. He argues that systematic boycott would quickly settle the question and render a prohibitory law unnecessary.
Postmaster Warns of Mail Route Cutoff for Lake County
Postmaster Jamison reports that after the winter storm the Lake county Oregon mail has been routed from Reno since mail could not go via Redding. The Department plans to cut off mail service to northern Lake County after July 1.
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Jamison
Lake County
Oregon
Reno
Redding
Humorous Austin Gossip Sparks Marital Hypotheses
The Austin Reveille jokes about social matches not occurring with figures like Master Jimmy Fair and Miss Emma Wixom of Austin and John Mackay’s daughter and the Duke de Bourbon. It adds a mock wish for a St Jacob’s oil man to wed Mrs Lydie Pinkham, imagining a sensational reaction in medical and journalistic circles.
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Austin
Jimmy Fair
Emma Wixom
John Mackay
Duke de Bourbon
St. Jacob’s
Lydie Pinkham
Journal celebrants welcome Reno State Journal’s 17th volume
The Eurekaeader congratulates the Reno State Journal on entering its 17th volume. The Journal is praised as a good paper that serves Washoe County, and warm wishes are extended for continued success and future prosperity.
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Eurekaeader
Reno
Washoe County
Lawmakers Gauge Session End By Mid June
Many members of Congress believe the current session will not run beyond mid June though none has explained how each can squeeze six speeches into the remaining time.
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Congress
General Hooker Seeks Party Unity Over Pacific Coast Backing
General Hooker a Mississippi Democrat who opposed the Chinese bill says many Democrats supported the measure to please Pacific Coast colleagues and to preserve party cohesion.
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General Hooker
Mississippi
Chicago Tribune backs Muller bill as anti-Stalwart Republican voice
The Eastern journal shows strong enthusiasm for the Muller bill. The Chicago Tribune remains a vigorous Republican newspaper leaning Anti-Stalwart in its editorial stance.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Tribune
Jovenat Leads Reno's Silver State Press Volume
The Reno Jevsuit enters its 17th volume as a bright, newsy paper in the Silver State. A look at its columns shows wide appreciation and strong presence among readers.
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Genoa
Reno Jevsuit
Jovenat
Winnemucca Papers Bill On Grand Jury Report Costs
Humboldt County faced costs for publishing the Grand Jury report after the Winnemucca Silver State charged the bill. The county auditor vetoed the bill, and the veto was sustained by one commissioner.
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Winnemucca
Humboldt County
Tax rate in Douglas County unchanged from last year
The Douglas county commissioners fixed this year’s tax rate at 3 dollars on every hundred dollars of taxable property value, identical to last year’s rate, per the action taken last Monday.
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Douglas County
California State Bank Organized in Sacramento
The California State Bank is established at Sacramento with a capital of 500000 dollars and N. D. Rideout serving as president.
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California State Bank
Sacramento
N. D. Rideout
President’s ally pledges ten year Chinese immigration ban
The page notes a presidential ally assures the President will sign a bill to restrict Chinese immigration for ten years, signaling a hardline stance on immigration policy.
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Page
Reno Denounces Arthur Hoax In Effigy Remark
A brief note says Reno declined involvement in anti Arthur effigy protests, calling such acts contemptible while The Footlight mocks him as "Ah Thur" in a trivial, satire style.
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Reno
Arthur
Ah-Thur
Relief bill for settlers on railroad lands reported favorably
The House Public Lands Committee votes to report a bill aiding settlers on railroad lands. It allows a pre emption or homestead claimant who has begun a lawful entry or settlement to count residence and cultivation on a tract granted to a state or corporation toward the five year requirement, with patent issuance delayed one year after the new entry.
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House Committee On Public Lands
House
Land Department
The Army Retirement Bill Immediate Retirement List Issued
The War Department submitted a statement to the Military Committee detailing how the proposed compulsory retirement law would affect the army over the next five years. The initial impact targets staff and engineer corps with immediate retirement upon passage, naming generals, colonels, lieutenant colonels, and other officers including surgeons, paymasters, engineers, artillery personnel, storekeepers, and chaplains such as Sherman McDowell Ingalls Ekin Kilburn Barnes Cuyler King Simmons Swift Potter Vedder Clarke Brooke Smith Benham McComb Tower Reynolds Getty Hunt Brannan Howe Derussy Shollanter Galbraith Allsworth Adams Whyte White Reynolds Wearst Porter Gonzalis.
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War Department
Military Committee
Sherman
McDowell
Ingalls
Ekin
Quartermaster’s Department
Kilburn
Barnes
Cuyler, King, Simmons
Swift
Potter
Vedder
Clarke
Brooke
Smith
Benham
McComb
Tower
Reynolds
The
Engineers
Missing Arctic explorers and whaling crew
Over eighty men in Arctic regions are missing or in doubt with thirty seven or more linked to US whaling ships Vigilant and Mount Wollaston. The remainder are missing officers and men from the ill fated exploring yacht Jeannette.
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Arctic
United States
Vigilant
Mount Wollaston
Commissioners discuss treaty term length and generation remedy
Commissioner Swift notes both nations considered a much longer period than twenty years. It is generally agreed that thirty three years or one generation would be needed to remedy the stated evils. Mr. Arthur should attempt another approach.
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Swift
Arthur
Chinese Competition Drives White Workers From San Francisco Trades
A San Francisco paper outlines figures illustrating the extent of Chinese competition in trades. It cites 8500 Chinese cigar makers against 179 white cigar makers, 1000 Chinese clothing makers, 6700 Chinese shoe operatives versus 1100 white shoe operatives.
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San Francisco
County Board Passes Drummer License Enforcement
The Austin Reveille reports the Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution Monday directing the Sheriff and deputies to arrest all drummers operating in Lander County without a license. The measure enforces the drummer’s license law and echoes the duty of public officers to enforce all licensing laws.
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Austin Reveille
Board of County Commissioners
Lander County
Deer fight leaves fused antlers in Plumas County find
A hunter in Plumas County discovered two pairs of five pronged deer horns still joined by skeletons. The tangled remains show the deer were locked in a desperate battle when they died, suggesting a prolonged struggle.
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Plumas County
Carson City man discovers love letters, to seek divorce
A young married man reveals a stash of love letters his wife had hidden. He has shown them around town and talks of pursuing an immediate divorce, stirring local society in Carson City.
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Carson City
Rhode Island Senate: Anthony Wins Fifth Term
The Rhode Island Senate sees a larger Republican majority than last year as Anthony is re elected for a fifth term. Their victory strengthens GOP influence in state politics and sets the stage for ongoing policy priorities this session.
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Rhode Island
Anthony
Senate
Pacific Coast slang on the veto maker explained
Indignant Coast residents nickname the President "John Arthur the Mandarin President" and mock the title. They reject formal address urging others to call him John, not Chester, revealing coast sentiment on executive vetoes.
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John Arthur
Pacific Coast
Chester
John
Indignation Meeting to denounce veto on Chinese bill in Philadelphia
An indignation meeting is planned in Philadelphia this week under the Trade and Labor Council to denounce the President's veto of the Chinese bill.
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Philadelphia
Trade and Labor Council
Utah Potatoes Reach Ninety Cents a Bushel at Retail
Salt Lake retail prices for Utah potatoes climb to ninety cents per bushel, the highest in a decade or more, driven by strong demand from California and Colorado markets.
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Utah
Salt Lake
California
Colorado
Democrats boast of carrying Oregon in June
A Washington special to the Chicago Journal says the Democrats boast they will carry Oregon in June before the Republicans recover from the veto. They do not claim the other Pacific States.
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Washington
Chicago Journal
Oregon
Pacific
Guiteau the comedian to close at June benefit show
The Buffalo News reports that comedian Guiteau will make his final appearance at a grand benefit for the United States on June 30 next. The event aims to raise funds and attention for a national cause with supporters and notable attendees expected.
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The
Buffalo News
Guiteau
United States
Sara Bernhardt Weds Greek Gentleman in Wells London
Sara Bernhardt marries a Greek gentleman of position named Damalia at St Andrew's Church Wells London on a Wednesday. She plans to continue her theatrical career.
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Sara Bernhardt
Damalia
St. Andrew’s Church
Wells
London
Sara
Douglas Delegates Back Johnson for Governor
Glenbrook reports Hon. J A Johnson will receive Democratic support from Douglas delegates for governor. Also notes tax rates in Nye 325 Eu reka 360 Lander 390 Elko 275, reflecting regional fiscal differences.
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Glenbrook
J. A. Johnson
Douglas
Nye
Eureka
Lander
Elko
Blaine and Chandler Face Cabinet Speculation
A New York Tribune Washington special argues that Chandler will remain independent and straightforward in the Cabinet, with strong ties to Blaine and a focus on aiding the Republican party, despite speculation about any changes in his role.
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New York Tribune
Washington
Blaine
Chandler
Maine
House of Representatives
Garfield
Amendment to Apportionment Bill limits district populations
In the House Wednesday Mr. Chambers offered an amendment to the Apportionment Bill prohibiting districts within a state from differing by more than 10 000 people unless to avoid county subdivision with a maximum 20 000 in any case and noncompliance leaves current districts. John Russell Young, newly appointed Minister to China, will wed Miss Colman niece of ex Governor Jewell of Connecticut prior to his departure.
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House of Representatives
Chambers
John Russell Young
China
Colman
Jewell
Connecticut
Texas Legislature Grants 20 Year Tax Break for Railroads
The Legislature enacts a law to exempt railroad enterprises in Texas from taxation for twenty years, a policy that critics warn will prove the state's error only apparent too late.
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Texas
Tennessee Forecast Sees Maynard Gaining Senate Seat
The Nashville World predicts Horace Maynard will become United States Senator for Tennessee unless party tensions derail his bid. The opinion underscores Maynard as the likely winner amid Democratic disarray.
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Tennessee
Nashville World
Horace Maynard
United States
Roby Hill News Reports More Workers At Eureka Mines
The Roby Hill News states that about 250 additional men will be placed at work this month at the Eureka mines located at Roby Hill.
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Roby Hill
Eureka
Blaine as 1884 GOP Prospect and Journal Support
The Reno Jourdan flags Blaine for 1884 awaiting Republican Convention decision. The Eureka Leader doubts Journal support if he mirrors Greeley. The Journal will not back him.
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Reno Jourdan
Blaine
Journal
Greeley
Eureka
Recall Likely for Lowell Over Seized Citizens Policy
Administration displeased with Lowell on handling Americans imprisoned abroad. Virginia Chronicle drops call for Anti-Monopoly Leagues.
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The
Virginia Chronicle
Obituary of Jesse James by Bill Nye
A satirical obituary notes the repeated deaths of Jesse James as a national event. It mocks the outlaw’s notoriety, calls him a leading thief, and describes his life and supposed fate with playful, biting irony. It references Beecher and Conkling and reflects on justice and public fascination.
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Bill Nye
Jesse James
Mr. James
Missouri
Maine
California
America
Henry Ward Beecher
Roscoe Conkling
James G Blaine Urged To Repair Coast Wrong
The Carson Appeal asserts James G Blaine, noted for public service, superior ability, and devotion to coastal interests, is the man to repair the wrong that has been done. It frames Blaine as capable of restoring balance and addressing the issue at hand.
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James G. Blaine
Carson
Dark Forebodings And A Silent Killer Bright's Disease
A long critique of widespread panic over a great comet, then a detailed warning about Bright's disease of the kidneys. It links mysterious illnesses and deaths to kidney failure, cites cases like Bishop Haven and Hon. Clarkson Potter, and promotes Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure as a remedy. It lists prominent supporters who reportedly recovered and urges early attention to faint symptoms to prevent irreversible disease.
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America
Proctor
Bishop
O. Haven
Hon
Clarkson N. Potter
Everett
Sumner
Chase
Wood
Wilson
Carpenter
Albany Argus
Potter
Edward F Rook
New York Stock Exchange
Wall Street
New York
Bright
Rook
Ne Ve Bright
Warner
Rochester
N. C
John GC. Whitner
Atlanta Ga
B. F. Larrabee
Boston
Mass
C. A. Heckman
Phillipsburg
N. J
D. D. Buck
D. D
Geneva
FB. A. McManus
Baltimore
Edwin Pay
Davenport
Iowa
A. C. Kendrick
N. Y
J.5. Matthews
Portland
Mich
C. W. Eastwood
A. A. Ramsay
Albia
Chancellor
C. N. Sims
D.D
Syracuse
S. P. Jones
Martinette
Wis
T. St Ingraham
Cleveland
Henry
Nevada lawmaker’s binding promises ridiculed in press critique
The Winnemucca Silver State mocks Congressman Jassidy as it recalls a Nevada Legislature example where a member pledged to voters in one district to vote as they wished and in another to vote the opposite, arguing private promises do not bind him after taking office.
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Winnemucca Silver State
Dem
Jassidy
Nevada
Contemptible Dems Ease at Arthur Veto Abroad
The Enterprise condemns Democratic leaders for seeking partisan gain from President Arthur's veto affecting Pacific coast Republicans. It accuses them of gleefully exploiting the veto to fracture coalition and seize power, likening their hopes to a vain, hellish fantasy.
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Arthur
Pacific Coast
Ashe
Wealth of Mackay Flood and Fair Overstated Says Leader
A Eureka Leader note argues that Mackay Flood and Fair are overvalued. It doubts that liquidating all property today would exceed 50 million dollars. The columnist warns that remaining five years could dramatically reduce that figure, even to the point of losing the last two digits.
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Mackay
Comstock
Eureka Leader
Cigarettes Sold Three Packs For 25 Cents At Meyers
A brief notice reports three packs of cigarettes sold for 25 cents at E Meyer’s store. The item highlights a local bargain and identifies the vendor without extra details.
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E. Meyer's
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Henry A. Teller
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W. A. Chandler
Navy
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Louisiana
Russia
Teller
Don Cameron
Cameron
Davis
Illinois
Tilden
Horatio Seymour
WM. E. Chandler
Chandlier
Lowell
Presen Piu PS
WEPA
Bae
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