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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1884
Page
4
The Nevada State Journal runs a weekly digest for Saturday August 2 1884 featuring local news items, notices, and brief items of interest. It reflects late 19th century regional reporting with emphasis on community affairs and happenings.
Fifty naturalized Chinese men in New York held a meeting denouncing all parties, especially the Republicans led by Blaine, over the Chinese Restriction act. The speaker said Democrats are robbers and blamed Blaine for influencing the act. Butler and Greenbackers were also criticized. Cleveland drew no censure.
The Winnemucca Silver State attacks Republican ties to territorial appointments arguing they violate the Chicago platform. It cites President Arthur’s recent choices as noncompliant and says Blaine would be bound by the rule. The Jousxaz notes a winter House bill opposing territorial appointment requirements was rejected unanimously by the Senate on constitutional and policy grounds.
Governor Cleveland was formally notified of his nomination for the Presidency. His speeches and the committee’s address praised mutual admiration while he asserted that Democratic doctrines will ensure happiness and prosperity. He hinted at explaining these doctrines beyond the common notion that Democrats seek offices.
The text argues against blaming Lt. Greely for the 1880s Arctic expedition mishaps. It condemns ongoing post mortem scandals, noting Greely’s heroism and devotion while urging authorities to settle costs, drop inquiries, and move on from Arctic dissipation. It cites the Jeannette affair as a broader waste.
The stock surge has ended with a rapid decline, Hale & Norcross central to the speculative rise now fractured, endangering the entire edifice and leaving a tattered market. Those who lost money gain no sympathy, while winners retreat to a cycle of risk until ruin. Outsiders who think they can outsmart the manipulators are fools.
A lively exchange over which paper has the larger circulation features The Sacramento Bee and Record Union. The Bee issued fair coin propositions while the Union bluff could cost hundreds of thousands to the loser, risking only rail assets for the Bee.
W. J. Gleason, chairman of Cay shoga Ohio Democratic County Central Committee, tendered his resignation claiming he cannot support Cleveland and must back Blaine for conscience. He notes three fourths of Irish-Americans would follow suit and cites widespread correspondence from leading Irish citizens across the United States.
A Vilas speech from the Democratic Convention extols Cleveland and presents the nomination to the people of the United States. The passage notes the convention’s direct delegation from states and territories and the solemn call for acceptance of the candidacy. It dismisses a Nevada absence as fortunate, quipping about a Western Democrat’s impatience.
In a grim tale a figure once connected to Cleveland and the Irish contemplates hanging two Irishmen again. Hostility surrounds him and he may relish more executions, while the Irish push back proposing vengeance on another man with a neck measured at ten and a half inches.
No word of the arrest of the Buffalo Telegraph editor for libel against Governor Cleveland by press time. The editor's anxious wait for police action is described, with a plea that the governor expedite the legal process to ease his plight.
The Democratic Board of Supervisors of San Francisco refused permit for a large wooden wigwam at Post and Stockton. Republicans, furious, pledge to construct a brick and iron structure instead, showing strong enthusiasm and anger at the decision.
The North American Review asserts the Democratic platform is a botched effort to hoodwink the country. It argues that those who miss its intent reject it, while those who see through it scorn duplicity, warning against overreaching in political craft.
Senator Logan returns to Washington from Minneapolis after a pleasant trip and a soldiers meeting deemed successful. He will visit New York briefly, then head home to Illinois, and has not decided if he will make speeches during the campaign.
Gov Cameron convenes the General Assembly of Virginia upon two thirds of each House requesting a session in Richmond on August 13.
The Postmaster General will say postal stamps sold jumped by about 12 million year over year, bringing total stamps near 1.215 trillion and total mail communications to around 1.8 billion. The report notes per capita usage and changes from the two cent postage plan. It also details the dead letter branch, its losses, and a museum built from items found in misaddressed or unposted mail.
Ex-Gov Gibbs addressed the Manhattan Temperance Association on Sunday urging temperance through prudence and moral feeling. He warned that a Prohibition ticket president would be ineffective compared to a police officer in New York and urged votes for Blaine, arguing St Johns cannot win and each vote for St John helps Cleveland.
San Francisco Supervisors pass an ordinance making studhorse poker a misdemeanor punishable by fine or imprisonment or both. Dealers face legal risk and potential penalties if they continue the games.
Joseph H. Onthawaite was nominated on the 11th ballot by the Democratic Convention at Columbus Ohio to succeed Geo L. Converse in Congress.
A quote notes that Mr Blaine remains a family figure at work on a second volume of his Twenty Years in Congress. The remark frames Blaine as a steady political presence and hints at ongoing publication plans.
Theodore Roosevelt defended cowboys as a misrepresented group and shared experiences riding with them. He warned against drinking sprees but argued a man who minds his own business and asserts his rights can get along, praising their bravery and hospitality while noting safety risks in cities.
Moncure Conway delivered his farewell to his congregation in New York declaring disappointment in his foreign mission to merge Romanism and Protestantism. He blamed England’s state church for his failure and urged that America will inspire true religious development and lead prophets who will teach future faith.
An editorial in the New York Herald discusses capitalists negotiating to buy 100000 to 200000 acres in Utah to found a self supporting Irish colony near Salt Lake City. It argues the plan could demoralize Mormonism, pitting Catholic and Mormon ideas against each other and reshaping local society.
Congressman Culbertson from Ashland Kentucky reportedly fired several shots in a suicide attempt at the National Hotel. One bullet entered his right temple and exited near the ear on the opposite side. He remains living but in critical condition. Officials cite nervous low mood and recent stimulant use during hot weather as the cause.
The National Rifle Association sent a circular to every state and territorial governor asking for a prize to be donated for the Governors' Match at the upcoming fall meeting at Creedmoor. Each prize would be named after the contributing governor.
Hon. William Thompson of Frank town is talked of as a Nebraska? No, probable nominee to back Senator Jones. Hon. Peter Marker of Washoe City is a candidate for re election to the State Senate. Washoe Valley grows politically important. Marker is not a candidate, as a hold over senator one is in office. Reno will nominate Hon. Henry L. Fish for a seat.
Friends of Major Ed Boyle of Gold Hill intend to present his name to the Storey County Republican Convention for the nomination of State Senator. Storey will elect two senators and Gold Hill deserves one. Boyle is eminently qualified and would honor the State in its Legislative Halls.
Henry Cabot Lodge the Republican leader in Massachusetts believes the GOP ticket will win four or five Democratic votes in the state for every former Republican who opposes it.
August 19 set for a grand Republican party birthday event in Strong Maine with notable attendees including Blaine Hannibal Hamlin Governor Morrill Congressman Boutelle Dingley ex Governor Long and other distinguished guests.
Secretaries Chandler and the Dutch Minister clash after the Vandalia visits Curacao without a pilot. The United States argues foreign ships may enter ports without paying port fees and warns of possible consequences if Curacao authorities press the claim. The dispute tests U S naval respect and international customary practice.
The Tuscarora Times-Review argues Assemblyman Melarky of Humboldt county deserves re election and recalls his Me larkey bill to regulate fares and freights. It notes an amendment urged by Speaker Varian led to the bill’s Senate defeat, cites a tied vote and a decisive Lieutenant Governor casting vote, and calls for the paper to publish the amendment for reader judgment.
An 1884 act extends free penalty envelopes to all U S officers for official mail but excludes Congress Pension Agents and other fixed-compensation officials. Some letters may be mailed free to Washington executive departments. external city officers are not covered, and official postage stamps are no longer recognized.
John Devey editor of the Irish Nation in Buffalo says Irish American support will swing to Blaine and Logan, potentially defection from Independent Republicans. He cites admiration for Blaine, opposition to Cleveland, and Know Nothing associations. He predicts a 25,000 to 30,000 New York State margin for Blaine and widespread Irish Democratic votes for Blaine in other states.
The S F Bulletin notes analysts expect large wheat supplies in producing countries this year and a continuation of low prices. England’s March 1884 stand was strong but frost and rains hurt yields. UK area around 2.7 to 3.25 million acres could yield 88 million bushels, with foreign demand around 120 million bushels. France, Russia, Australia, India, and the U S are each forecast to contribute, with US output possibly over 500 million bushels. The year may bring modest improvement in prices depending on actual harvest results.
James Reiley, Postmaster of Hamilton, was fined 250 dollars for violating postal rules by using postage stamps to settle a debt. The judge, an old army comrade, spoke of duty and impartial justice while noting the act stemmed from ignorance, not criminal intent, and Reiley paid the fine in court.
A report on Congressman Cassidy of Nevada weighing re election prospects and Nevada’s 1916 political landscape. He notes uncertain party control of the Nevada Legislature, the potential Senate race, and how state funding and Ohio and West Virginia results may shape turnout and enthusiasm. He predicts a quiet campaign in Virginia due to limited funds.
The Cleveland Leader analyzes Blaine opposition by ex Confederates who fear a new war and Carl Schurz who doubts Blaine as a representative. Beecher alleges scandals and many New York merchants profit from European markets, opposing Blaine in the name of free trade.
Returns from the last United States Census list house totals for New York City 73 684 Philadelphia 146 412 Boston 43 944 Brooklyn 62 233 Chicago 61 069 San Francisco 34 110 The three cities New York Boston San Francisco total 151 738 exceed Philadelphia by 5326 The persons per dwelling and per son to family figures are given for each city with New York 16 37 persons per dwelling Philadelphia 5 79 Boston 8 26 Brooklyn 9 10 Chicago 8 24 San Francisco 6 86 and the number of persons per family New York 4 96 Philadelphia 5 13 Boston 4 99 Brooklyn 4 92 Chicago 5 19 San Francisco 5 38
An editorial supports Hon. Joseph McKenna in a congressional district race, opposing protests against his Catholic faith. It argues religious views do not affect fitness for Congress and suggests voters should see a candidate’s faith as a positive rather than a flaw.
California Republican leaders adopt the Eastern plan of a sixty day campaign. Campaign in the state likely to begin between the 8th and 10th of September with a continuous push from then until the election.
S F Post reports Representative Cassidy of Nevada says he is not sure Cleveland will carry Nevada but expects New York to go for Cleveland. Cassidy argues Republicans cannot raise enough funds to win New York, reflecting on money power in state carry.
The text notes Bass the brewer is dead yet his beer business yields about 12 million yearly and funds charities. It highlights Bass declining a peerage, donations to churches and reading rooms, Brewer Vassar supporting female education, and Guinness famed for benevolence. Question remains whether these charities improve common drinking water or public welfare.
A house in Edgarton Massachusetts bears the sign Washing and ironing and going out to work done here inviting idle and working wives to use the space as a laundry and dressmaking hub reflecting local social norms and gender roles in a candid street scene.
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