Gresham praised for public life amid political scrutiny
A Washington correspondent surveys Judge Gresham’s life and career noting scrutiny of his past, his large family, and modest means. Davis praised him, while a volatile war moment and an injury alter his path toward a major generalship. The piece also covers the National Academy meeting and a New Orleans Picayune profit claim on Mexican railroad subsidies.
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Washington
Gieshim
David Davis
Supreme Court
Tudge Gresham
Davis
Gresham
Garfield
Gabel
Interior Department
Legzetts Hil
Atlanta
Bold resolute man urged to tackle subject of women
The Churchman notes the need for a bold resolute man at a pivotal time to grapple with the subject of women. It remarks astonishment at how many such men exist in Reno and how persistently they grapple with the issue.
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Reno
Mines at Pyramid Lake to undergo thorough season review
Miners familiar with Pyramid Lake veins expect another thorough survey this season as prospects for success improve. The Enterprise notes confidence that efforts can yield rich yields as teams eye potential, with local reports suggesting renewed activity and hope for the district.
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Pyramid Lake
Quakers Oppose Free Trade Amid Senate Bill Passage
The Pennsylvania Senate advanced a bill to prohibit one person treating another. Quaker groups voiced opposition to free trade as the measure moved to a board reading.
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Pennsylvani Senate
Brd
Ben Harrison and Eureka Teachers Featured In shaky column
An Indiana Republican nomination mention for Ben Harrison appears alongside a string of miscellaneous notes. Eureka lady teachers reportedly earn about $100 monthly, higher than most Nevada towns, with tourists starting to appear. A stray line laments Central Pacific and Union Pacific freight totals for March.
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Eureka
Nevada
Communist doctrines fear in America warns Winchell
In the May North American Review Professor Alexander Winchell claims communism is deeply rooted and will soon erupt. he criticizes moneyed institutions, labor unrest, and a sullen anti capital sentiment as evidence. The Commercial Observer notes Winchell draws crowds and questions the repudiation of his ideas by his audiences. The Albany legislature pushes an anti convict labor bill costing taxpayers millions, seen as a sign of rising labor hostility and capital criticism.
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North American Review
Alexander Winchell
Winchell
Albany
Bleeker and
Wooster
Dinamite scares and mistaken explosives in chaotic public scenes
A New York Times illustration shows public nerves over explosives as a Brooklyn plumber’s shop dynamite turns out to be glucose, a startled crowd at a Post Office mass shivers when a newsboy kicks a suspected device, Rideau Hall guards fire after a scare, a vessel report notes a soap and ram filled hull, and a Salisbury Cathedral blast hoax is reported.
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The
New York Times
Brooklyn
Fenien
Rideau Hall
Holland
Salsbury Cathedral
Railroads expand across the West in era of rapid building
The Oden Pilot notes a rush of transcontinental and western railroad expansion. Two lines already reach between Atlantic and Pacific oceans while Northern Pacific aims to finish by midsummer and Oregon Short Line to Puget Sound within three years. Other major systems push westward with rumors of extensions to Baker City Ogden and beyond. a vast feeder network is seen forming for a complete western rail atlas.
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Oden Pilot
Atlantic
Pacific
Northern Pacific
Puget Sound
Atlantic & Pacific
Texas Pacific
Atchison
California
Great Western
Carson State Prison
Fernum
Reading
Oniou
Parnoum
Cilfoiata
Hirkues
California Academy of Sciences
Captan Parnamind Tpn
Railways Profit Figures From Nevada and Oregon Railways
The Indicator cites average rates on American railways per ton of passengers for a mule at $326 and 31.29 dollars per mile for a ton of freight. It notes a profit of 8.68 cents per ton of passengers per mile and 0.53 cents per ton of freight per mile. These figures exceed the national average as reported by Nevada and Oregon railways.
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American Railways
Nevada
Oregon
Railwa
Australian visitor lectures on The Great Republic skeletons
Charles Bright of Australia returns home after a San Francisco visit and delivers lectures titled The Great Republic Its Domestic Skeletons. He identifies the Solid South the Mormon and the Socialist as skeletons, while the Alta notes many more skeletons not shown to foreigners on first visit.
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Charles Bright
San Francisco
Great Republic
Alta
Reagan as Texas Congressman Faces Doubtful Recovery
Congressman Reagan of Texas lies in Washington with a doubtful recovery. Former Postmaster General of the Confederacy for ten years, he has been a member of Congress and authored the debated Reagan bill on fares and freights.
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Reagan
Texas
Washington
Confederacy
Congress
Pas
Grant On Lincoln General Grant's Recollections Lecture
General Grant introducing Schuyler Colfax to lecture on Lincoln recalls meeting Lincoln in 1864 and learning his use of anecdotes to illuminate points. He notes Lincoln’s humor, lack of serious chatter, and the anecdotal mode used in law and army leadership. The talk coincides with the Lincoln death anniversary and Washington's army notice to Britain. Colfax is identified as the former vice president and Colfax receives audience applause.
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Great
New York
Colfax
Lincoln
General Grant
Sime
Army of the Potomac
Faco
Washington
Great Britain
Colonies
The
United States
Schuyler Colfax
Land Grants and Interior Decision Touch Wide Settlment Stakes
Secretary Delle weighs a major decision affecting tens of thousands of settlers along the Northern Pacific Railroad line and the company. The dispute centers on whether the original grant and indemnity limits created legislative withdrawals or executive withdrawals, with a 1872 ruling shaping potential open lands and future settlement.
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Delle
Northern Pacific Railroad
Wee
Roscoe Conkling
Interior Department
Secretary of the Interior
Reddington
Railroads to Confer on Freight Pool with Denver & Rio Grande
General managers from Union Pacific Denver Rio Grande Chicago Burlington Santa Fe Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Texas Pacific Southern Pacific and Central Pacific plan a meeting around the 25th in San Francisco to discuss forming a pool for freight and passenger traffic with the new Denver Rio Grande Railroad.
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Pacific
San Francisco
Union Pacific
Denver & Rio Grande
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Texas & Pacific
Southern Pacific
Central Pacific
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Reduction Wanted for Bodie Post Office Boxes
A circulating petition asks postal authorities to cut Bodie box rent from $2 to $1 per quarter. Postmaster Holmes supports the move asserting thrice as many boxes would be leased at the lower rate and the government would incur no loss.
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Bodie
Holmes
Bor Soldiers Exposed in JavaNaL Copy Credit
The Carson Appeal notes an indebtedness for reprinting the JavaNaL article titled Bor Soldiers and credits it as Ex.
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Carson
Bor
Spring fashion notes feature long gloves and diverse hats
The piece details long gloves and mitts with extended wrists, chip bonnets seen, and a wide range of plaids and checks. It highlights low heeled walking shoes for children, new rose tones, button boots, and large hats with ribbons, bows, and cockades, noting up to forty two colors in Spring gloves.
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Jacques
The Star Route Argument Tightens Court Debate
In the Star route cases the Tuesday session centered on proposed argument order with the Court expressing that a flawed division would allow the Government to open and close. Ingersoll scoffed at the idea of two closing arguments and threatened to withhold his own address if the Government received two closings.
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Ingersoll
Definition of Settlement Under Preemption Law in Land Case
The Secretary of the Interior defines settlement as conduct indicating intent to claim the law's benefits, not requiring residence. Activities like tree removal, plowing, fencing, or laying a foundation can show settlement, with residence later confirming preemption rights. No fixed time for starting residence. within a reasonable period to show intent.
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Secretary of the Interior
Massachusetts Miscegenation Case Of Alice Flagg And George Hazard
A white twenty six year old heiress Alice Flagg daughter of Boylston's wealthiest farmer, a Dreid Institute Worcester graduate, marries George Hazard a former farm laborer after a three year clandestine courtship.
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Alice Flagg
Boylston
Dreid Institute
Worcester
George Hazard
A Warm Adoration for President Arthur in The Sun
The New York Sun praises President Arthur after eighteen months in office. It calls his administration steady and prudent, commends his Supreme Court appointments, and notes his dignified bearing and measured approach to governance. It credits him with restraining river and harbor waste and positions him as well regarded by the country.
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Arthur
New York Sun
Supreme Court
Congress
Alligator skin croquet shoes in varied colors noted
The passage describes croquet shoes made from alligator skin available in natural leather, maroon, terra cotta, and black, with stockings chosen to match the shoe color. The color of the stockings is coordinated with the shoe and the dominant costume color.
Ghost Story of Spirit Messages and a Lost Treasure
A long account describes a man in a government role and his son seeking spiritual guidance from medium Mansfeld in 1861. The medium allegedly confirms an accounting error of 858 dollars in a deceased treasurer’s books, solving a family grief with a private paper seal and a page reference. Also described are prison yard footnote investigations, giant footprints, and a congressional act extending filing deadlines for military losses with various provisions.
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Carson
Spirtual
ratJocal Railroad
Massachusetts
Sever
Boston
Mansfeld
San Francisco
Rey Thos Stari King
Mansfield
Furthe
East
Congress
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Wrean
Satty
Dietis Taere
Dewey
Pius
Norphery Railroad Talk Closely Examined in County Letters
The Greenville Bulletin reprints a Lassen Advocate piece proposing Lassen and Plumas counties fund a joint railroad to the Central Pacific. It argues each county would build a 60 mile branch to reach the Nevada and Oregon line, but notes both lack capital and that external funds would be needed to complete such a project.
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Greenville Bulletin
Lissen
Plumas
Central Pacific Railroad
Lassen
Piumas
Nevada
Oregon
Plumas County
Democratic Platform for 1884 Tariff and Revenue Debate
The New York Sun reports on the Democratic platform of 1884 arguing that tariff policy should serve revenue and protection. The piece criticizes free trade advocates as half-right and urges the party to embrace a tariff that is not merely for revenue but also for other economic aims.
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New York Sun
Democracy
Appointment of Judge Walter Gresham as Postmaster General
President Arthur selects Judge Walter Gresham of Indiana for Postmaster General after surveying the Western field. The gallant soldier, upright jurist, and man of integrity is praised for reform work and nonpartisan focus, with supporters noting the president consulted public interests over partisan demands.
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Arthur
Walter Gresham
Indiana
Frick Leslie
Excursion Rates Offer Cheap Travel Across Mountains
A fragment recounts excursion rates near Santa Cruz and distant travel deals. The note claims readers can go far for $3 and be charged $20 to return, reflecting early travel promotions and pricing ideas. It mentions Calif ornia and Santa Cruz with distant travel references.
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California
Santa Cruz
Thi
Enterprise
Prospective Wheat Harvest Prospects Rise Across States
Wheat prospects improve nationwide as heavy snows and unseasonable warmth affect early spring. Indiana and Kentucky show strong yields despite some damage, while Missouri and Kansas report large last year crops and hopeful forecasts. Oregon Washington California see gains from rains and new acreage, with projections of higher wheat and corn outputs overall.
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National Nyportsioare
New York
Ricature
Indiana
Kentucky
Illsmois
Tennessee
Missour and
Kinsis
Missouri
Oregon
Washington
California
Chili
Pars
Iowa
Nibrasha Dikota
West
Senator David Davis and Miss Achine Burr Spotted at Matronuny
A reader report identifies the couple as Senator David Davis of Illinois and Miss Achine E Burr of North Carolina seen together in a August setting. The scene includes a newspaper representative and a reporter overheard exchange while a car follows.
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Hivina
Bia
Lucreparea
David Davis
Illlinois
Achine E Burr
North Carolina
mMatronuny Feceauy
Reno Savings Bookcase Legal Gamble Sparks Corporate Spin
A fragment suggests lawyers pursuing a case in Reno may proceed to incorporate and launch their own venture. The text mentions a late 12 era fashion and decorative pins for evening wear, implying a period piece with uncertain specifics.
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Reno
Sufferer reports cure after Golden Medical Discovery use
William Ryder of Buffalo writes that a near two decade shipwreck related abscesses left him unable to stand on his feet. After spending much money without benefit he credits the Golden Medical Discovery with a complete cure in under three months. He adds a hair care note about Pirker s Hair Balsam.
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Pierce
Buffalo
Siz
Atlantic Ocean
Sprague and Summer Price List No 53 Expanded Item Guide
Montgomery Ward announces Our Sprag and Summer Price-List No 53 with over 200 pages and more than 3 000 illustrations. It covers quotations descriptions and illustrations of almost all items in general use from Adam and Eve to Mrs Langtry including costs and mailing details. Send 25 cents for a copy.
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Adam and Eve
Bitting Bull
Montgomery Ward & CO
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Publishelr Ayvd Propriftor
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Carrie
Postmasitefe
National Academy of Sciences
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O Marsh
C Iail
Alan Hall
Orlean. Picayune
Republic
Ben Harrison
Tyler
Pictou East Drift
New York City
Comumunisy
Grant
Fashion Rofes
Carso Penitentiary
Party of Comstockers
Virginia Chronicle
ARMY
Perons
Norphery
Frank Leslie
Elko
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