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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1884
Page
1
Published weekly on Saturdays, the notice outlines subscription rates and delivery. One year by mail costs 182.50, six months at half the rate, with Reno carrier delivery at 50 cents monthly. No mail forwarding unless paid for.
The piece argues Republicans have long stood for labor and national rights, not special Irish friendship. It depicts Irish Americans shifting from Democrats after perceived Democratic arrogance and betrayal, likening the exodus to a reform movement welcomed by the GOP, which claims a mission to convert Democrats. It warns the Democrats’ amusement at the split may prove costly.
An editorial notes life policies increasingly pay despite self inflicted death. Judges and press criticism have eroded forfeiture clauses, citing a New York broker’s suicide case where insurers promptly settled. If enforced years ago, families faced lawsuits and delayed benefits, raising public concern.
An analysis argues insurers should not deny death benefits when policyholders die by own hand. It favors adjusting rates to cover suicides rather than forfeiting coverage, noting fraud is unlikely in long-standing policies and co operative or assessment firms lack death by own action reserves. It contends friends deserve compensation and rejects denial on moral grounds.
The Connecticut Butterites introduced dancing into Meriden political meetings to attract youth and blend business with pleasure. Examples include Yancy dancing Irish jig and Ben Butler performing an Ethiopian double shuffle to win bolting Democracy and the African American vote, though this risks undignified conduct and upsetting audiences in hot weather.
Colonel George Babcock of the Prohibition Convention doubts the party’s statewide prospects. He predicts St. John may not win California without substantial financial aid to the State Executive Committee. He urges Dr. McDonald to support the Vinegar Bitters initiative while noting thrift and risk on goods this year.
A commentary notes the Democratic tactic of avoiding direct issue declarations. It contrasts the Chicago Convention platform with Cleveland’s acceptance letter and Kangar Democracy endorsements, hinting at further endorsements to come and doubting popular support in Kangar. The piece highlights political maneuvering over explicit policy.
Sam Randall sulks in his tent and has voiced no campaign plans beyond his district. Cleveland promised a conservative tariff reference in his acceptance letter but did not include it. Randall remains hard to please and disinclined to campaign outside his district while Hoffman’s ruling tightens Chinese exit visa requirements under the amended Chinese Restriction Act.
A son of Nowater, an Indian chief at Pine Ridge agency, tried to kill agent MacGillicnddy following a Chicago paper urging Indians to act against officials. The incident prompts questions about press influence and civilizing power.
A group of car drivers in New York City has organized the Blaine and Logan Club to socialize and promote their interests. Members plan regular meetings and local events to discuss transportation issues and community concerns.
The piece states Mrs Parnell’s mission is nonpartisan and seeks free entry of exclusively Irish products to the United States. It praises Governor Murray of Utah as the right man in the right place and notes his dispatch to Tennessee’s governor as a model for Democratic representatives nationwide.
A fragment suggests former President Cleveland received aid in drafting a letter submitted to Tilden. It is said Tilden scratched out much of it possibly due to infirmity or loss of ability to sharpen the text, implying further improvement might have been attempted.
The Democratic press commends Cleveland's letter for its brevity and notes it would be more praiseworthy if as concise as Hendricks'. The remark compares the ear trimming to a narrow improvement that left little substance in him.
The Democrats and Greenbackers have fused in Michigan with seven Democrat electors and six Greenbacker electors nominated. Despite Democratic opposition to Butler, they are willing to partner with him in doubtful states.
Last accounts show Prime Minister Ferry exclaiming Sacre Com prendez vous and urging restraint while Chinese Minister retorts No Shabbe. The great diplomatic encounter remains unresolved as officials await the outcome.
The writer notes Cleveland’s notable failure to mention the Mormon question. The piece hints that marriage as a core creed may explain the omission and suggests a link between the city’s stance and its beliefs.
The Carson Index notes broad agreement that Hon. William Thompson will be the Republican nominee for State Senator in Washoe. The question remains: by whom is this concession attributed and credited within party circles.
Hendricks accepts the Democratic nomination and endorses the sum and substance of the party platform. He is described as too seasoned a politician to discuss the platform in detail.
Both parties in Kansas are weary of the prohibitory state constitutional amendment and urge resubmission to the people for a fresh decision.
A Republican campaign document summarizes a Treasury Department statement through June 30, 1883, comparing losses in public money collection and disbursement across periods before and after 1861. It notes a drop from 1,127 mills per dollar to 18.10 mills, and customs loss per $1,000 falling from 2.10 to ten cents, with War Navy Pensions and Indian departments accounting for most losses in both periods.
H M Covert and G W Hogers sue Thomas and Twing to recover 4410 as a commission for selling a 5000 acre ranch near Fort Churchill Nevada on the Carson River. They allege a split of commissions with sale to N R Vail for 60000. defendants kept 10000. 9800 due after expenses, of which only 495 has been paid.
The August Agricultural Department report notes corn exceeding eighties highs since 1880 and only surpassed in three ten year spans. Oats, rye, buckwheat show strong prospects, potatoes expected large, apples down due to spring frosts, peaches strong in Delaware and Maryland but weaker in northern regions. California reports delayed, Oregon sees above average crops. Wasco County drought effects limited. Western rains boosted crops. Washington Territory notes clover damage from rain but overall gains in small grain, vegetibles, and fruit crops.
A Son argues the President should have a clean private as well as public record. Recognizing the propriety of voters demanding moral integrity, Blaine is praised for labeling attacks on private character as lies, urging Democrats to do the same.
The National Executive Committee of the Irish National League of America met in Boston on August 21 and, per a prior resolution delegating selection power to the President, Mr Reagan, announced the nominees for a seven member National Council. The listed delegates are M. V. Gannon Iowa Michael Boland California Timothy Maroney Louisiana Thos Flattery Massachusetts M. D. Holmes New Jersey Judge J. G. Donnelly Wisconsin Hugh J. Carroll Rhode Island.
A London Pekin dispatch from August 21 reports the French Consul lowering his flag at 1 PM and entrusting French subjects to the Russian Minister. China refuses the French claims while Quong Li Yamer warns of war, though France hopes to pull neutral powers into the dispute.
Negotiations have concluded between the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad companies and the Southern and Central Pacific companies of California to establish a close-working train service and traffic arrangement. The plan extends from St. Louis over the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad and from Atchison and Kansas City over the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad via the Atlantic and Pacific route to Albuquerque New Mexico, to San Francisco and all points in California.
Norman B. Eaton of the Civil Service Commission treats letters from government employes asking advice on paying political assessments. The clerks argue they should pay or refuse as private citizens with similar means, and claim no greater obligation than other citizens.
The Republican State Central Committee of Wisconsin says ex Senator Conkling pledged to speak in Wisconsin next year, signaling a planned rally or address to boost party efforts.
Ex-Gov Thomas A Hendricks of Indiana writes from Indianapolis August 20 acknowledging receipt of the Chicago Democratic Convention nomination for Vice President. He says the nomination was not expected or desired yet gratefully accepted and pledges support for the convention declaration of principles. He signs as T A Hendricks in formal regard to Chairman Vilas and committee members.
The Sun says withdrawing would help the Democratic party. If Thurman were nominated by a called National Convention, party breaches could unite to push Thurman into office by a large margin. Cleveland, focused on self and unlikely to resign, would prefer defeat to renunciation, yet retirement would make him very popular.
President Arthur meets Greely relief expedition officers at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Commander Schley is appointed Chief of the Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting with Commodore rank, replacing Earl English who leads the European squadron. Secre tary Chandler and Lincoln and Gen. Butler attend.
New York on August 21 ex Senator Thomas Grady resigned as a member of the Democratic State Committee. He stated the move is personal and not related to the organization. he has informed the Tamany Hall delegation chairman of his decision.
The New York Post Washington special reports that Butler will learn the cost of opposing the Democratic party as leaders, now in aggressor mode, mobilize a corps of clerks and writers to assemble his public record and lift excerpts from Republican papers.
The New York Herald rebukes journals for making a fuss about Senator Logan's son and his West Point antics. It argues public discussion of his conduct is improper and warns that talk could shift to other figures such as Cleveland's horse temper.
Louis Republican reports Leo Ehrlich, once Humane Society secretary, claims a six inch ear device hidden in a cane or umbrella can multiply sound by electricity to restore hearing even if the ear drum is ruined. Ehrlich says the compact unit improves his own deafness and could help others, naming Witherspoon and joking about Edison.
Government actions duress Wadsworth and Monroe survey lands within the Pluto reservation. Settlers and the Central Pacific Railroad claim sections, while Piute Indians may own the disputed tract. Troops deployed to remove trespassers prompt a call for a clear, prompt settlement and a fixed nontransgressable boundary.
Dr 8 A Brown of the United States Navy reports a bromine remedy for poison oak and ivy eruptions. He prescribes bromine dissolved in olive oil cosmoline or glycerine at 10 to 20 drops per ounce and applied gently to the affected areas three or four times daily. The solution should be renewed daily as bromine is not volatile, and eruptions reportedly vanish within twenty four hours after thorough first application and continued use.
The second volume of the official register reveals about 50,000 postmasters with salaries from 8000 to 9 cents. New York’s Postmaster earns 8000, equal to the Postmaster General. Dozens receive under 10 annually, with several states listing numerous offices in country stores or private homes to boost business.
The 1883 railroad data show total net earnings of 336 million dollars on investments yielding 42 percent, with 823 million gross earnings and 550 million from freight and 215 million from passengers. By 1884 track mileage reached 120,060, Pennsylvania dominates locomotive and freight capacity, carrying over a quarter of freight cars and more than a third of state tonnage. Pennsylvania leads in freight and tonnage, with New York and Ohio strong but lagging in comparison.
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