Native Sons of the Golden West urged for Nevada chapter
The Nevada State Journal promotes forming a Native Sons of the Golden West in Nevada to honor California’s admission anniversary. It notes about 1,000 California born young men in the parent group, aims at social and moral improvement, excludes religious and political issues, and urges Reno youths to establish a Nevada chapter as pioneers before pioneer leadership passes to a rising generation.
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California
Sacramento
Native Sons of the
Golden West
Pacific Slope
Nevada
Reno
Tichborne case revival sparks new Arthur Orton twist
Testimony in the Ton-Stanford and Hill-Sharon trials prompts renewed interest in the Tichborne case. It emerges the real Arthur Orton was in an Australian asylum as government officials eyed reopening the suit. The San Diego Tichborne theory gains traction with Doughty family servants supporting the claim.
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Colton-Stanford
Hill-Sharon
Catire Celebre
Tichborne
Arthur Ortop
Sir Roger Tichborne
Arthur Orton
Australia
England
San Diego
Chance for a Trade Over Mexico Debt and Chihuahua Pledge
Mexico owes England 60 million dollars and seeks American loan, unlikely to secure it due to unstable government and risk of repudiation. Referencing Sam Brannan, past loan experience, and a proposal to pledge Chihuahua as security, framed as a possible opportunity for U.S. influence and a financial deal.
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Mexico
England
Sam Brannan
Guaymas
Chihuahua
Mexican Republic
Texas
Rio Grande River
Sam
Henry Watterson Cheers Free Trade Victory
Henry Watterson of the Louisville Courier Journal mocks Democratic Protectionists and calls the free trade platform victorious. He portrays Republicans and free traders as harmonious and triumphant while Protectionists seem resigned, likening them to a poker player staring at a losing hand.
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Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier- Journal
Randall
Dana
Starling
Truckee Deluges Highlight Mountain Rain Fallout
Heavy mountain rains produce visible effects in Truckee as locals report accelerated runoff and road damage. Officials warned residents to expect continued weather impacts through the week while crews assess washed-out paths and flooded properties.
Advertising con artist profiting from staged leper claim
A critic decries Dr O Donnell as a clever yet unscrupulous fraud who uses fake leper publicity to gain national attention. Washington officials consider him mad, yet his publicity accrues wealth as he markets himself. The piece suggests he could become a circus advance agent or a prohibition candidate if framed differently.
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O'Donnell
Washington
Cleveland scandal weighed by New York Evening Post
The New York Evening Post defends Cleveland by admitting some truth to the charge of immorality and downplays the affair as a 12 year old irregular liaison with a widow. It notes his age contrast and suggests curfew for boys to avoid temptations, while acknowledging he later accepted paternity.
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New York Evening Post
Cleveland
Buffalo
Butler Seeks Nominations as Cleveland Letter Looms
Ben Butler says he will run on nominations he has but postpones drafting his issues letter until Cleveland's acceptance letter is published. The remark threatens Stephen G as rival writers fear the scrutinizing gaze of Butler. Blaine and Bauer loom with contrasting approaches in a stormy Democratic scene. Butler’s response to Cleveland is awaited.
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Ben Butler
Cleveland
Benjamin F
Stephen G
Blaine
Bauer
Upper
Wether Millstones
Butler
Grant Denies Opposing Cleveland for President
At his Long Branch cottage General Grant rejected newspapers suggesting he opposed Mr Binnie’s election or favored Governor Cleveland. He praised Binnie’s 25 years in public life and urged electing him, saying Cleveland lacks sufficient experience for the presidency.
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General Grant
Cleveland
Long Branch
Biniie
United States
Tilden Avengers Club Forms in San Francisco
The Democracy group in San Francisco organizes a club named the Tilden Avengers with uniforms described as blond red. A glee club supports the outfit for music as they stage militant imagery around fallen foes. The Gore Drinkers of Tar Flat remain unorganized.
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San Francisco
Democracy
Politician Predicts Senate Fight and House Majority
The Carson Appeal quotes a speaker claiming a brief Senate contest as Democrats hold over seats while Republicans may win a lower house majority through prudent work. It notes Democrats need more thresholds to control the Senate, while Republicans must elect 23 House members to gain a joint ballot majority and Democrats 28.
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Carson
Democrats win in Alabama and Kentucky town
The Democratic party has carried Alabama and also won a town in Kentucky. The result is welcomed by Democrats amid troubled times, with no competing ticket in the field.
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Alabama
Latis
Kentucky
Election Calm in Lexington Despite Violence
Dispatch reports a peaceful Lexington election on Monday with orderly voting and a Democratic ticket victory. A man was shot in the head and another disemboweled, yet the ballot proceeded without disturbance as the city maintained quiet order.
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Lexington
Dorsheimer News Letter Delay Spreading Rumors
The message questions Mr. Dorsheimer’s long delay on Cleveland’s letter of acceptance and hints he may have floated away on the tariff plank amid the slow process.
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Mr. Dorsheimer
Cleveland
Editor of the Buffalo Telegraph Faces Arrest Next Week
The Buffalo Telegraph editor was slated for arrest around a week after last Monday, according to a Reuters-style report. The timing was described as imminent, with no official charges detailed in the brief item.
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Buffalo Telegraph
Harper Brothers Move to Publish Blaine Book Sparks Feud
The Harper & Brothers firm appears resentful over Blaine’s refusal to publish his book Twenty years of Congress. J W Harper Jr urged Blaine to publish, praising Blaine as in touch with the people and promising broad American interest. A prior letter urged Blaine to consider Harper for the project.
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Harper & Brothers
Bisine
Congress
Blaine
Harper
Mr. Curtis
Harpers
J. W. Harper Jr
Weed
Mr. Blaine
Franklin Square
Egyptian Conference Fails to Reach Agreement and Adjourns
The Egyptian Conference adjourned sine die after a brief session without agreement. Gladstone announced in the Commons that there was no conclusion, with unanimity on loans and changes but irreconcilable views on charges and dividends. England and France differed, and the Anglo French accord ceased, increasing Britain’s responsibility in Egypt.
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Gladstone
Egypt
England
France
Reifer's Probable Succesor in Ohio Congress Race
The Springfield primaries may retire ex-Speaker Reifer from public life opening a contest for the Forty-ninth Congress. Champaign County hopeful George M. Richelbarger appears likely to win in a district with no recent direct representative. The Eighth Ohio District officials had planned the convention endorsement for the candidate.
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Springfield
Reifer
George M. Richelbarger
Champaign County
Champaign
Ohio
Manning as Power Behind Presidential Throne
John Kelly’s Star asserts Dan Manning would be a long lasting force behind the national administration if Cleveland wins, signaling Manning’s bid to topple Kelly’s Tammany-backed machine. Tammany fights Cleveland, seeking self-preservation and continuing influence.
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John Kelly
The
Star
Dan Manning
Cleveland
Manning
Tammany
Kelly
Farmland Rainstorm Strikes Prepared Farms
Farmers faced a rare rain event Monday afternoon yet most were ready. Hay crops were already stacked and grain not yet at risk. The second alfalfa crop was just starting when the heavy shower effectively watered crops as if two weeks irrigation had occurred.
Maud S. Trots to Fastest Mile at Cleveland Meet
At the Cleveland Driving Park a rain-delayed program finished with Maud S. driven by William Blair. She trotted a record 2:09 34 on a slow track, beats previous marks, drawing ecstatic crowds and praise from officials including Davis Bonner and Captain Stone. President Edwards telegraphed Vanderbilt declaring Maud S. supreme.
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Cuereraxo
Ang 2
Maud S
William Blair
Wilein
Davis Bonner
New York
W. B. Fasig
Cleveland
J. Cummings
Toledo
Edwards
Providence
Captain Stone
Gold and Silver Coin Debate Drives Market Anxiety
The New York Times notes a $20,000,000 July increase in gold certificates, warning bankers of growing pressure as gold certificate issuance nears its limit. Silver certificates and coin may be required to settle clearinghouse balances, with Treasury officers predicting eventual silver payments, while banks and the public resist silver. Congress’ failure to suspend silver coinage is cited as forcing reliance on silver despite reluctance from people and institutions.
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New York Times
United States Treasury
Treasury
Sub- Treasury
Congress
Budd Withdraws From Re election Bid Cited Health
It is reported Congressman Budd has been advised by his physician that he cannot safely continue the canvass. The decision remains unmade but is expected to be announced to the Congressional Committee soon.
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Budd
Congressional Committee
Isthmus Pacific Railroad Company Incorporation
A dispatch from Albany reports the Isthmus Pacific Railroad Company, capitalized at 12 million dollars, has been incorporated by ex-Senator Sharon of Nevada and others. The plan is to build a railroad across the Isthmus of Panama and operate it with a steamship line. Sharon says he knows little beyond being named aDirector by a few large capitalists.
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San Francisco
Albany
New York
Isthmus Pacific Railroad Company
Sharon
Nevada
Panama
Young Trish Orator Mohan Predicts Coast Victory
The coast learns Hugh J. Mohan known as the Young Trish Orator predicts Democratic ticket success while remaining in the East to stump New York. The remark illustrates how even rough winds can benefit the Coast Democracy.
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Hugh J. Mohan
Trish
Pacific Coast
Mohan
New York
Democratic defalcations in Navy Department reported
The Chicago Inter-Ocean lists Navy Department defalcations from 1854 to 1860 totaling 478129 dollars and 29 cents over six years. It notes that in 23 years of Republican administration the amount reached 63000 dollars.
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Chicago Inter-Ocean
Navy Department
Harvest dance in Reno draws strong harvest trip plan
Present indications show Reno will be well represented at the harvest dance on Steamboat Thursday night. A considerable number will travel by private conveyance to attend the event.
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Reno
Fires Devastate Jersey City Depot and Wharf Areas
The Pennsylvania Railroad depot and ferry wharves suffered a Tuesday night blaze while the Adams Express Company's facility in Jersey City also burned. No injuries are reported, and damage is described as extensive across the three transportation hubs.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Adams Express Company
Jersey City
Rumor on Cleveland's son and father support split
A vague rumor circulates about Cleveland's son and his father not backing each other. Details are unclear and no named individuals or sources are confirmed.
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Cleveland
Cloudburst Trashes Cajon Pass Near San Bernardino
A severe cloudburst drenched the Cajon Pass on August 4, washing out roads and sweeping away carriages wagons and outbuildings. Water rose twenty to thirty feet in the canyon and flooded the plain with depths of ten to twelve feet past San Bernardino, carrying pines and huge boulders.
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San Bernampino
Cajon Pass
San Bernardino
Conkling Likely Backing St John Prohibition Ticket
Roscoe Conkling of New York, long a Republican leader, reportedly supports St John the Prohibition candidate for president. He avoided political interviews this year but attended a Ocean Grove Prohibition meeting, sat with the speaker, and applauded when St John was named. His stance is viewed as leaning toward the Prohibition ticket, as he dislikes Blaine. His brother, Colonel Fred Conkling, favors Cleveland.
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Roscoe Conkling
New York
St. John
Kansas
Conkling
General Grant
Ocean Grove
New Jersey
Prohibition
Blaine
Democracy
Fred Conkling
Cleveland
Butler's Letter on Presidential Nomination Acceptance
New York dispatch reports General Butler will issue his letter accepting the Presidential nomination from the Workingmen and Anti-Monopolists on Friday or Saturday. Butler is said to believe he can poll 2,000,900 votes.
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New York
Butler
Workingmen
Luminous Witch Tree Near Tuscarora Noted by Times Review
A remarkable tree or shrub about 12 miles north of Tuscarora is said to glow at night. Its luminous foliage can light prints for readers a distance away, and the plant allegedly transfers glow to a person’s hand. Indians call it bad medicine, and two other specimens are rumored in the region.
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Times-Review
Tuscarora
Bay
California
Pacific Coast
Nevada constitutional amendment proposals from 1883 session
Official text of Senate Concurrent Resolution XI proposes to amend Section 2 of Article V and Article II Section 2, detailing biennial legislature start, voting eligibility, and residency requirements, including restrictions on treason, felony, and vote selling. It includes Article XVI amendments on process, publication, and referendum, plus provisions for a constitutional convention if two thirds vote for revision.
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Senate
State of
Nevada
Assembly
Mining Law rulings on Nest Egg and Eureka cases in Colorado
The article cites key points on mining locators time limits and relapse rules, apex of veins, and senior versus junior locations. It notes a US Supreme Court ruling that a placer patentee who omits a known lode in patent applications loses possessory rights to that vein.
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Colorado
Eureka
Supreme Court of the
United States
Buffaloes Do It Again in Wild Upset
The Buffaloes pull off a surprising victory in a frantic game. Key players deliver decisive plays and the team rides momentum to upset a favored opponent on the road.
Nevada Senate Concurrent Resolution on Amendment to Education Lands
Nevada Senate and Assembly pass a concurrent resolution amending Article XI Section 3 to dedicate lands and proceeds for educational purposes. It details land grants and proceeds from public lands to be allocated by the Legislature for schools, with interest and investments governed by state law. The measure specifies diversion allowances and end uses as education funding.
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Senate
Assembly
State of
Nevada
Territory of
Congress
United States
Union
Assembly Joint Resolution Amending Nevada Constitution
Enrolled resolution from the eleventh Nevada Legislature proposes Section 3 of Article XI to pledge land proceeds for education, allocate funds to counties by age 6 to 18, authorize sale of floating land warrants, and invest proceeds in bonds with interest used for education and university support. Certification by Secretary of State John M. Dormer on August 1, 1884.
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Assembly
State of
Nevada
Senate
Nevada Territory
Congress
United States
Union
State University
Sean
John M. Dormer
Garfield Hancock Letter on Irish Voters Split in 1880
In October 1880 J G Blaine writes from Avanta to an Irish American reader in Boston. He calls Irish voters in the United States an anomaly for voting with English Tory interests and opposing tariff protection. He argues Irish prosperity hinges on backing the Republican financial and industrial policy.
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Garfield
Blaine
Boston
AvansTa
Dean Sims
Robert Emmet
England
Ireland
America
Hancock
Republican Party
J.G. Buarse
Grant to Write War Articles for Century Magazine
General Grant agreed to write eighteen or twenty war articles for Century. He will receive ten thousand dollars for the work from the publishers. The remark from party members urged strong actions against St. John, capturing his head in a charger.
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New York
General Grant
St. John
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