Town and County Highlights From August 16 1884
From Tuesday's Daily Journal a Reno region roundup notes Talbot of Antilope visiting town Gordon Rice at Homer Index office Mrs Geo B Hill and daughter visiting Reno friends Osburn Shoemaker offer fine soda water syrups Fresh fruit and vegetables at Leadbetters D A Bender and wife returned from California Knights of Phythias ball in Dayton Westbound Reno train late three hours Campers endure daily thunder storms G W Baker and wife Eureka en route Paymaster Mills V T pays off employees Delinquent Steamboat Canal sale postponed till Aug 23 Sam Jones and wife bound for Beckwith Blue Monday dull news day H H Gould and daughter on way from Maine Col Canavan seeks Idaho Territorial Legislature Bellevue resident Rev G W James to California Rev Robert Hogeboom dies in Austin aged 62 remains to Syracuse for interment Grand Prize mill at Tuscarora shows large ore reserves debt about 30000 dollars
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Geo. B. Hill
Reno
Osburn & Shoemaker’s
Leadbetters
D. A. Bender
California
Knights of Phythias
Dayton
W. D. Hanna
Bernice
Paymaster Mills
Steamboat Canal Company
Sam Jones
Beckwith
W. H. Gould
Maine
Col
P. P. Canavan
Eureka
Idaho
Bellevue
G. W. James
Tuscarora
Robert Hogeboom
M.E
Austin
Nevada
Syracuse
N. Y
H. H. Beck
Youthful Undertaker Teaches About Joyful News
In town there were no deaths yesterday and W Sanders the undertaker is overjoyed by a birth in his family. The healthy baby weighs eight pounds over dupois and both mother and child are well while the father glories across seventeen states.
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W. Sanders
Sanders
Dupois
Four politicians play Pedro game at the monarchy
A quartet of Republicans and Democrats played Pedro yesterday at the Monarchy. One Democrat boasted a Carson dollar and a Cleveland medal as his capital. They agreed the medal would fetch 15 dollars, but the owner insisted it be worth 1850 and jumped the game. A Republican now owns the medal and offers to sell it for one percent of its alleged value to any man who will wear it and vote for Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Al White Reaches Kentucky Home After Reno Visit
Al White arrives at his old Kentucky home after leaving Reno. He reports enjoying the visit greatly, with nights and days somewhat warm but not troublesome. He does not mention plans to return.
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al White
Kentucky
Reno
Democratic Primary Set For August Election Delegates
Democratic County Central Committee met in Judge Webster's office and organized a primary to pick delegates for the County Convention. The primary is scheduled for August 30, with the Convention planned for September 13 in Reno.
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Democratic County Central Committee
Tragic Shooting at Webber Lake Dair y Farm
James ONeill killed Webber Lake dairyman Woodward on a bridge firing a single shot after a dispute over a horse ride. ONeill fled into the woods but was captured in Dog Valley two days later. Woodward’s wife witnessed the event and ONeill’s character is described as vindictive.
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Woodward
Webber Lake
James O'Neill
O'Neill
Reno
Sage Hen
Loyalton
Jack Woodward
Orpheus and Eurydice to Delight Reno Audience
The Bijou Opera Bouffe Company visits the Nevada Theater next Saturday with Orpheus and Eurydice in English. Marie Vanoni shines as Eurydice, Digby Bell and Henry Pepper deliver strong turns, and costumes and staging exceed prior Reno efforts.
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Reno
Nevada
Bijou Opera Bouffe
Offenbach
East
New York City
Sunday Mercury
Max Freeman
Alice Dunning Lingard
Marie Vanoni
Eurydice
Mile
Vanoni
Digby Bell
Jupiter
Laura Joyce
Diana
Lydia Thompson
Miss Joyce
Cupid
Ida Mulle
Amelia Somerville
Augusta Roche
Henry Pepper
Orpheus
Frank Leake's Sunday Magazine September edition
The September issue offers engaging articles and numerous illustrations including Religious Associations of Edinburgh Sketches of Germantown Pa The Kingdom of Roumania Wall Street Defalcations by T De Witt Talmage Esther the Mediatrix new serials How It All Came Round and Clare Linton's Friend plus poems obituaries notes and a large miscellany Price 25 cents per issue or 250 yearly Mrs Frank Leslie publisher at Park Place New York
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Edinburgh
Germantown
Kingdom of
Roumania
Wall Street
T. de Witt Talmage
D. D
Esther
Clare Linton
Dean Plumtre
Frank Leslie
Park Place
New York
Boundary dispute over railroad tax in Washoe versus Lyon and Douglas
District Attorney Alexander reports that Lyon and Douglas counties have been allowed to assess tax on about 15 miles of railroad in Washoe county. He advises the Board to direct the Assessor to tax all property within the disputed ground and he plans to test the matter in court if Lyon and Douglas object, as is expected.
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Alexander
Washoe
Lyon
Douglass
Washoe County
Lyon and Douglas
A. D. Griffin Still Tarries At The Bay
From Wednesday's Daily Journal a collection of brief items notes A. D. Griffin lingering at the Bay, the big circus coming next Friday, no police court activity, Dr. Bergstein's Virginia trip, and various social and business updates including miners, politicians, and local incidents across Elko and Humboldt counties.
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A. D. Griffin
Prominent Genoa businessman dies in Reno stay
Philip Clark thirty five year old Genoa businessman died at the Lake House in Reno after a prolonged illness. He leaves a wife and no children, and was a member in good standing of the Odd Fellows. The body will be taken to Genoa by morning train for interment, as physicians in San Francisco had deemed his condition hopeless before his arrival.
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Osburn
San Francisco
Pitts
McFarlin’s Corner
Dick Whitaker
Surprise Valley
Elko County
Times- Review
Chamberlain, Flint
Hog Canyon
Cy Tolman
Humboldt County
Baker City
Oregon
Republican County Central Committee
A. C. Neal
Lee
W. W. Waggoner
Cottonwood
Philip Clark
Reno
Lake House
Genoa
Odd Fellows
Rena
Officers Elected by Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias
The Grand Lodge in Dayton elected F. M. Huffaker Virginia City as Grand Chancellor John F. Myers Reno as Grand Vice Chancellor W W Rogers Eiko as Grand Prelate N W Roff Reno as Grand Keeper of Records and Seal H M Monk Virginia as Grand Master of Exchequer They also set the next session for Reno and conducted the present session today A grand ball and banquet was hosted last night by Lyon Lodge No 12
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Grand Lodge of Knights of Phythias
Dayton
F. M. Huffaker
Virginia City
John F. Myers
Reno
W. W. Rogers
Eiko
Grand Lodge
Lyon Lodge No. 12
Boy found in street near death amid bowels inflamed
A 13 or 14 year old boy was found wandering the street Monday morning in a dying condition. Dr Waggoner took him to the county hospital where doctors diagnosed inflammation of the bowels and deemed recovery doubtful. The note mentions Mr Cleveland as leader of the Democrats and that he does not belong to the demi monde.
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Dr. Bergstein
Virginia
Mr. Merritt
Long Valley
Waggoner
Cleveland
Demi Monde
Democrats
Prospective Nevada and Oregon line trip for survey
A party led by W F Berry Jerry Schooling Mr Heriot and General BR Clarke left by private conveyance for ten days to two weeks to survey northern country and assess business prospects for extending the Nevada and Oregon railroad Moran Brothers own the line and would push ahead if business warrants.
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W. F. Berry
Jerry Schooling
Mr. Heriot
Moran Brothers
N. & O. Railroad
BR. M. Clarke
Nevada
Oregon
Heriot
Plumas
Modoc
Lassen
Reno
Grand Lodge K of P Meeting in Nevada at Dayton
The Grand Lodge K of P of Nevada met in Dayton with seventy four delegates from all but one lodge. Reports from officers and supreme representatives were received and referred to committees. Nevada membership rose ten percent last year and the financial condition is strong. Vice Grand Chancellor Murray was elected Grand Chancellor to fill the unexpired term after Chancellor Beatty was removed.
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Grand Lodge
K. of P
Nevada
Dayton
Battle Mountain
Murray
Beatty
Monuments by Reno Marble Works Founder in Genoa
The Genoa Courier reports W. E. Lindsay of the Reno Marble Works erected two fine monuments for Joseph Combs last week. He plans to install more markers for Mrs. John Christensen Mrs. C Maxwell and Mrs. P Squires in the near future.
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Genoa
W. E. Lindsay
Reno Marble Works
Joseph Combs
Lindsay
John Christensen
C. Maxwell
P. Squires
Indignities at Calera Strike Tensions with Americans
In Calera on the Mexican Central Railway a Mexican peon walked on a wall under construction and was knocked off by an American. Police beat the American rescue party, the Calera Mayor instigated arrests of twelve workers, and officials ordered their release but forced them to clean streets. American railroad men vow revenge as federal authorities pledge prompt action to prevent further trouble.
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City of Mexico
Calera
Meryican Central
Fresville
The Pacific Coast Vote Forecast by Republican Leader
Secretary McPherson of the Republican Congressional Committee reports a friend’s tour through California and Pacific states. He predicts Republicans will win California by at least 10,000, Nevada by 3,000 to 5,000, and Colorado by 6,000 to 10,000 in the upcoming election.
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Washington
McPherson
Republican Congressional Committee
California
Pacific States
Nevada
Colorado
Republicans aim to regain House control after 1882 map
The Republican Congressional Campaign Committee plans concentrated bids to win enough districts next fall to seize the House. The 1882 apportionment added thirty two seats, with Democrats net gaining forty four districts as Republicans lost ground despite larger Northern and Western gains. Republicans vow full effort to reclaim Republican strongholds.
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Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
House of Representatives
House
Democrats Weigh Scandal Plot Against Blaine
The text accuses Democrats of crafting a women scandal to offset a Cleveland disgrace, asserting the scheme will fail and only expose the conspirators as transparent in intent.
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Blaine
Cleveland
Farmer’s Practical Advice to Save a Fruit Tree
A farmer offers a simple remedy to save a valuable fruit tree. He suggests taking a large bushy limb from an old tree and placing it upright beneath the drooping limbs of the loaded tree, securing it with a single prop. No patent.
Miller speech on naval bill signals US weakness
The Sunday Herald prints Senator Miller of California's remarks on the naval appropriation bill, praising his deep knowledge of foreign relations and military affairs. The editorial argues Congress has failed its trust, highlighting perceived defenselessness and foreign threats as reasons to heed Miller's warnings.
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Washineton
Sunday Herald
Miller
California
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Naval Affairs
Miller Ia
United States
Republican Party
Hawley
Hale
Conger
Lambs Anti Chinese Labors In Congress Bid
Representative Lamb of Indiana pushes for another term by touting his role in amending the Chinese restriction act. Cincinnati Enquirer notes Lamb would be a presidential candidate if on the Pacific Coast. He clashed with Budd over timing and passage of the measure amid Foreign Affairs Committee
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Wasarmacron
Lamb
Indiana
Congress
Cincinnati Enquirer
Washington
Pacific Coast
Foreign Affairs Committee
House
Budd
Cleveland denies scandal claims tied to Buffalo Y M C A speech
The passage argues the Cleveland scandal cannot be true since he delivered a speech at the corner stone laying of the Buffalo Y M C A hall about two years ago. It then speculates whether his three married partners in the Harpin business belong to that association.
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Cleveland
Young Mens’ Christian Association
Buffalo
Harpin
Buffalo clergyman sues Herald over Sunday article
Rev Dr Ball of Buffalo Baptist minister sues the Buffalo Herald for libel over a Sunday issue article. He seeks to prove the truth of the content, aiming for a full, honest trial to reveal the whole truth.
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Dr. Ball
Buffalo
Cleveland
Buffalo Herald
Blaine Scandal Report From Millersburg School Years
A Chicago report reprints a Kentucky tale alleging young Blaine, then Major Blaine, tutored at two Millersburg schools in 1850-51. A female teacher and whispers of an upheaval surround an unnamed woman, while affidavits omit most names. The claim is dismissed as weak by press scrutiny.
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Blaine
Blue Grass
Kentucky
Times
Millersburg
Bowiben County
Thornton J. Johnson
Western Military Institute
Major Blaine
New York
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Blaine Invited to Dine by Massachusetts Clubs
James G Blaine received a formal invitation from the Middlesex Essex Norfolk and Massachusetts Republican clubs to a public banquet in Boston as a sign of esteem for his presidential candidacy. Blaine replied that he would be honored to attend but could not specify when he could leave Maine.
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Boston
James G. Blaine
Middlesex
Essex
Norfolk
Massachusetts
United States
Mr. Blaine
Maine
James G
Blaine
Speech by Mr. Jefferson Davis sparks renewed race tensions
The Free Lance reprints Davis remarks amid applause claiming he has lost everything but being a Mississippian. He defies repentance and urges South to organize armed action for the 1886 election while warning of terror against Black voters. The piece cites editor Kernan and a Salt Lake Tribune note on Democratic history.
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Jefferson Davis
The
Free Lance
Davis
Kernan
Okalona
Miss
Cleveland
Blaine
Tilden
Party of Reform
Bait Lake
Cleveland Faces Likely Defense Based on Insanity Plea
The defense for Cleveland appears likely to hinge on an insanity plea. Attorneys anticipate a contested trial focusing on the defendant's mental state and admissibility of psychiatric evidence. Local officials expect the case to test courtroom standards for insanity defenses in high profile matters.
Blaine Addresses Grand Army Veterans at Maine Mass Meeting
Ex governor Blaine attends a Grand Army of Maine veterans gathering. He recalls 1861 during Lincoln's call for troops and Maine's bold action to offer ten regiments, which grew into over 70,000 Maine soldiers. He emphasizes unity under the flag and commemorates those who served and died. Applause lasts ten minutes.
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Blane
Blaine
Hye
Geutlsmen
Grand Army of
Mane
Lincoln
Maine
Washburne
House of Representatives
Napoleon
Wellington
Waterloo
Frederick the Great
Prussia
Brief account of Thomas A. Hendricks loyalty and clashes
A Janesville Gazette feature denounces Thomas A. Hendricks as pro slavery and copperhead, accusing him of opposing the war, denouncing Lincoln, denigrating colored troops, denying abolition powers, voting against negro suffrage, opposing public debt repudiation, and losing a banquet speaking right. It ends by directing readers to Benjamin F. Butler for more details.
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Janesville
Wis
Thomas A. Hendricks
Kanaan
Lincoln
Jeff Davis
Congress
South
General Sherman
Thomas Adonis Hendricks
Benjamin F. Butler
Massachusetts
Buffalo Express retracts support after Cleveland nomination
The Buffalo Express, a Republican paper, congratulated Cleveland after his nomination but withdraws support once a scandal emerged. It notes no Democratic paper has contradicted the ugly tale and expresses sincere wishes that Cleveland had been defeated at Chicago.
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The
Buffalo Express
Cleveland
Chicago
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