Local Notes and Voter Registration in Reno Area
Prom Tuesday's Daily Journal reports 515 names on the Reno precinct voter list and notes various local movements. D Lachman returned from the Bay, A D Griffin left on a Colorado trip, Abel Woods and teams arrived from Surprise Valley, and several officials traveled to San Francisco. The Elko Free Press will publish daily after September 1. The Nevada Republican State Convention is set for September 4 in Carson. W H Davis fined $15 for disturbing the peace. Additional brief items cover store openings, business travel, construction progress, and multiple local residents and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Lachman
Bay
A. D. Griffin
Colorado
Abel Woods
Surprise Valley
Reno
Gov. Adams
Supt. Yerington
San Francisco
Judge King
Dr. Waggoner
California
Elko Free Press
J. Wallner
L. Breslaner & Co
Corporal Ford
Bidwey
Jack Everett
Virginia Street
Doughlas
Gallatin & Folsom
Franktown
Washoe County
Billy Caughlin
Republican Primaries in Washoe County Delegates Elected
Results from last Saturday's Republican primaries show two Reno tickets Hurrah for Blaine and Citizens and Taxpayers. Blaine ticket swept all 38 county delegates with strong margins while individual state delegates were chosen in Franktown White Pine and Pyramid areas. Salt Marsh still not reporting returns.
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Washoe County
Belican
Reno
Blaine
R. H. Lindsay
S. C. Fogus
Thos. Eagar
H. W. Higgins
W. M. Boardman
J. G. Laws
J. F. Alexander
Lindsay
Fogus
Eager
Boardman
Laws
Alexander
Higgins
Franktown
Washoe
Brown
E. Crane
P. N. Marker
Wm. Thompson
Crane
Marker
Thompson
Glendale
Verdi
Pyramid
R.H. Kinney
E. Palmer
Wadsworth
A. Tait
H. F. Pierson
T. Fitzgerald
the Journal
Salt Marsh
Albert Starett
C. C. Monroe
Death of Captain Matt Canavan Shocks Friends in San Francisco
Captain Matt Canavan, a prominent Democratic figure, died suddenly in San Francisco from an apoplectic stroke. He had been in Reno days earlier and had long influenced politics on the Pacific Coast, with roles in California Assembly campaigns, Storey county offices, and as county party chairman. He came to Nevada in 1872 and later supported Senator Jones, remaining Storey County Commissioner at his death.
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Matt Canavan
San Francisco
Reno
Captain Canavan
Pacific Coast
Australia
California Assembly
Nevada
Senator Jones
Adams
Storey County
Democratic
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly September issue overview
The September number opens with The Presidential Canvass of 1884 and includes nine illustrations. It features Norton Rutherford Across the Pampas and Duyckinck New York After the Revolution among others. Contents span fiction sketches adventures poetry serials and short articles with 100 illustrations. Published by Mrs Frank Leslie at Park Place New York. 128 pages priced 25 cents. yearly $2.50 postpaid.
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Norton Rutherford
Pampas
Duyckinck
New York
Alfred Tramble
Scientific Schools
The
United States
E. J. Halleck
Chamouni
Frederick Daniel
H. Cleveland Ward
Annie Thomas
K. V.hastings
Etta W. Pierce
Frank Leslie
Park Place
Endowment Bank rules require named beneficiaries for certificates
A recent circular from Secretary Nelson of the Endowment Bank notes that Supreme Chancellor adherence to A C U W rules requires beneficiary certificates to name a specific person or persons related to or dependent upon the maker. The change may need modification as some members have no relatives or dependents and others object to legacies.
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Nelson
Endowment Bank
S. C
Sale of Buffalo Station in Buffalo Meadows Purchase
Ward and Smith of Fort Bidwell completed negotiations for the purchase of the Buffalo Station and the toll road through Buffalo Canyon. They left for home yesterday and will assume charge of the new acquisition on September 1.
Wadsworth Warblings and Local Moves
Wadsworth notes include Tonsldgon moving to a new hotel, Jim Burge planning a riverfront mansion, Judge Griswold building a brick place, Dan Proctor starting a butcher shop across the river, and Mrs. Pope traveling to Au burn New York. Also mentions Reverend Hesley's Love Lock trip for services and stages hauling cattle and horses through the Utah Oregon line with delays due to heat. cattle later unloaded and reloaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Burge
Blaine
Judge Griswold
Dan Proctor
A. Pope
Auburn
New York
J. F. Triplett
Elko
John Richards
Nevada House
Mr. Hesley
Lovelock
Utah
Idaho
Oregon
San Francisco
Thousand Spring Valley
Spark & Tinin
Harrell & Grayson
Methodist Conference Adopts Nevada Mission Name
The Genoa session closed with the Nevada Mission designation for the Conference and a plan to establish a collegiate grade school in Carson or Reno. Appointments include Bodie J B Bradshaw in Mason Valley F M Willis at Bishop Creek Warren Nims Genoa George Jennings Virginia N G Luke Austin C H Kirkbride Truckee Lori Ewing Susanville O L Bairstow Winnemucca G W James Reno Eukera with others to be supplied. G W De La Matyr named Superintendent. J D Hammond to preach locally in Carson.
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Methodist
Genoa
Nevada
Carson
Reno
Bodie
J.B. Bradshaw
Mason Valley
F. M. Willis
Bishop Creek
Warren Nims
George Jennings
Virginia
N. G. Luke
Austin
C. H. Kirkbride
Truckee
Lori Ewing
Susanville
O. L. Bairstow
Winnemucca
G. W. James
Eureka
G. W. de la Matyr
J. D. Hammond
Unfortunate accident harms deputy clerk on Fourth street
Deputy Clerk Knox, returning home about 9 PM Tuesday, fell into a newly dug ditch on Fourth Street, cutting his lip and two fingers and sustaining bruises. Dr. Bergman sewed the lip. prognosis good unless erysipelas arises. The incident prompts lanterns at crossings while the ditch remains open.
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Knox
Fourth Street
Lee
Bergman
Calf Disease Ravages Pine Valley Stock
Eureka Sentinel reports a fatal calf disease in Pine Valley near Palisade. The illness mainly affects young fat calves under a year old, starting as a brisket lump that spreads to the leg, turning flesh black. It is often fatal, with rare cures. lancing sometimes releases a dirty watery matter providing temporary relief. No remedy after progression.
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Pine Valley
Palisade
Eureka Sentinel
Off For Alaskan Clerk Appointment News
Fred Sickles received a telegram from M C Hillyer United States Marshal and ex officio Surveyor General of Alaska directing him to report to the Palace Hotel at once to be ready to sail with the party on the 27th. The news excited him and colleagues praise his bright competence for the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sickles
M. C. Hillyer
U. S
Surveyor General
Alaska
Surveyor General's Office
Palace Hotel
Fred
Matt Canavan’s Funeral Delegation Heads to Bay
A Democratic State Committee delegation from Virginia journeys to attend Matt Canavan’s funeral this afternoon. Members include John Brady Ogden Hiles W H Oliver Jack Bradley Bart Burke and Harry Flannery. Storey county’s County Committee met to draft resolutions on their late chairman’s death.
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Democratic State Committee
Virginia
Bay
Matt Canavan
John Brady
Ogden Hiles
W. H. Oliver
Jack Bradley
Bart Burke
Harry Flannery
Storey County
Isaac Barnett Retirement Sale in Reno
Isaac Barnett closes his Reno business due to failing health and announces a retirement sale with a large stock of dry and fancy goods offered at greatly reduced prices. Bargains await shoppers during the sale period.
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Isaac Barnett
Reno
Adventists to Open First Camp Meeting in State
The Adventists will begin a camp meeting tomorrow with tents set in the western addition. The gathering will run through September 5 or longer and is expected to draw a large audience, as the first camp meeting ever held in the state.
Mines and people move through Reno chatter and deals
In Reno yesterday David Moffat of Sierra Valley and many others were noted in town. The May Landy mine shows $40,000 in attachments, and $5,000 in bullion moved from Grand Prize mine at Tuscarora last week. Ex Governor Blasdel passed through from California to Aurora. Teachers from Bishop Whitaker’s School returned from California and Monterey excursion, while a district court session looms next week. Local business activity includes brick from Pyramid, crates of fruit and groceries, and a consolidated mining company forming on the Comstock.
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David Moffat
Sierra Valley
May Landy
Mount St Mary’s Academy
Nne
Blasdel
Reno
California
Aurora
Miss Reid
Bishop Whitaker
P. N. Norton
Pyramid
Nevada
Northrop
Blum & Alexander
Susanville
J.N. Wallace
Tiffany
B. Palmer and Son
Oakland
Saratoga
Cal
Poley, Heilbron & Co
San Francisco
Elko
T. F. Judge
Miss Quaiffe
May Cara
Misa Chester
Monterey
M.T. Barnett
William Crisler
V.&t.a.r
Ormsby County
Prof. Ring
Winnemucca
Miss Coombs
Bidwell
Miss Fee
Mr. Sweeney
Bob Parry
Depot Hotel
Miss Strong
Rhode Island
Miss Pease
New York
School For Girls
J. E. Dealey
Carson
Lake House
Lecture Friday Night at Reno on Lick Observatory
Rev. G W James of the M E Conference is assigned to Winne mucca and will speak in Reno next Friday likely at the Methodist Church. The free lecture on the Lick Observatory invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. James
M. E
Winnemucca
Reno
Lick Observatory
Man-Trap Response From L. W. Les Letter
A letter from L. W. Les explains a fatal accident claim and defends safety measures at an open ditch. He states bridges were added, blames the victim’s inattention or drinking, denies opposing water interests, and claims partnership with A. T. Rice to supply pure water and ice for milk.
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Wales Knox
the Gazette
A. T. Rice
L. W. Les
Naches Wheat Crop Report by Piute Chief
Naches, the Piute chief, reports the Silver State has raised a fine crop of grain on Big Meadows. Last week he had six squaws and three bucks harvesting it with sickles, cutting the grain slightly below the heads. He estimates about sixty acres yielding about thirty bushels per acre.
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Naches
Sayings of Great Men and Political Quips
A compilation of historical quotes from Grover Cleveland Henry Ward Beecher Thomas Hendricks and others. The remarks touch on political views party dynamics and personal candidacy humor reflecting 19th century sentiment and party infighting.
Murder in Sacramento Brother-in-Law Shoots Bride’s Brother
D R Clark, a cabinet department worker at Central Pacific Rail Road shops, shot and killed M Wainwright yesterday afternoon over a marriage. Wainwright wed the night before. the bullet struck him in the head, death near instant. Both men reputedly of good character. Clark is jailed.
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Sacramento
D. R. Clark
Central Pacific Railroad
M. Wainwright
Clark
Wainwright
Remarkable 500 Yard Score by Lieutenant Klein
In Shell Mound San Francisco August 25 Lieutenant Klein scored 50 of 50 at 500 yards in a ten man California marksmen contest. Two sighting shots were bulls eyes, totaling twelve consecutive bulls eyes at 500 yards as part of the inter state match with Nevada.
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San Francisco
Shell Mound
Klein
California
Nevada
A Biz Railroad Map for the Pacific Coast
Mr. Calvert draughtsman in the Bureau of Statistics prepares a map of transportation lines and Pacific Coast boundaries for the 1884 report by Nimmo Chief of the Bureau of Statistics. The map highlights transcontinental roads in a very conspicuous manner.
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Calvert
Bureau of Statistics
Pacific Coast
Nimmo
United States
General Logan Travels Earn Widespread Ovations
Reports by mail and telegraph describe General Logan extending his travels through several states. He is greeted cordially by all parties, reflecting admiration for a brave soldier and former Vice Presidential nominee. His remarks avoid inflammatory political language, though some view the tour as politically significant.
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Logan
Assessments on Utah shares push price to 75c
The 50 cent assessments on Utah shares this week pushed the price down to 75 cents, the lowest in over a month. Regular assessments have occurred, with delinquencies noted in February at $1, April, and July at 50c, adding $260 per share new money this year. On January 2 the stock sold for $135, later reaching $275 and dropping to 35 cents.
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Utah
Times and New York Mail Clash Over Exposés
The New York Mail and Express attacks the Times, accusing it of plumbing its files to blackmail public figures while once exposing the Tweed ring. The Times, once famed for its scoops, has seen its prestige wane recently.
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New York Mail and Express
The
Times
A Chinaman’s View on the Annam War and China’s Role
Wong He Chong, a wealthy New York Chinese merchant, recounts Annam’s wartime collapse under French force, condemns Western civilization claims, and predicts China will defend its rights. Yom Lee, China’s sheriff, praises China’s stance against French bullying as Chinatown quietly reflects on the indemnity dispute and local anxieties.
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Wong He Chong
New York
Annam
New Jersey
Delaware
Germany
Russia
Annamese
England
France
Peking
Mocca
United States
Corea
Siberia
Japan
Siam
Burmah
Thibet
Tartary
India
Peru
Chile
Chamber of Commerce
China
Foo Chow
Radha Gotama
French Ironclads Engage at Foo Chow Fort Fire
A London Times dispatch reports French ironclads entered Foo Chow harbor at 2 pm and engaged the white fort with Krupp cannon while Chinese batteries replied. The bombardment began Saturday afternoon and ended at 8 pm with only one Chinese battery active. unconfirmed rumor cited two French ships sunk. France plans to seize Chinese territory deemed useful.
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London Times
Foo Chow
Republique Francaiss
France
China
Virginia Reenacts Preceding Election Laws by Assembly
Both Virginia houses passed a bill to reenact the old election laws existing before the last session’s reform. The move follows a Court of Appeals ruling that the prior changes were unconstitutional, and stems from a joint special committee report examining the state’s election law status.
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General Assembly
Virginia
Court of Appeals
Joint Special Committee
Ingersell to Miss Opening of San Francisco Wigwam
Robert Ingersell will not attend the opening of the San Francisco Republican Wigwam. Tom Fitch will deliver the address. Ingersell plans to be in San Francisco sometime in September to speak at the Wigwam.
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Robert Ingersell
San Francisco
Tom Fitch
Ingersell
Cassidy's East Interview Boosts Democratic Ticket Confidence
Congress man Geo W Cassidy of Nevada returns from the East praising Grover Cleveland's abilities and backing the anti Chinese restriction stance. He notes strong Democratic optimism in New York and the Independent movement growing there, with expectations Cleveland Hendricks will win New York by about 75 000. Cassidy forecasts solid southern and certain midwest support but questions in New England and some states. He believes Cassidy has a fair chance at re election despite Nevada's Republican lean.
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Is. F. Call
Geo W. Cassidy
Nevada
New York
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Cassidy
Arthur
Chandler
East
Pacific Coast
Tammany
Hendricks
New Jersey
Connecticut
Ohio
Indiana
Wisconsin
Kentucky
Missouri
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Iowa
Michigan
Illinois
New York Sun
Herald
Sun
Butler
Mr. Cassidy
Dana
Paina
Blaine
John Kelly
Edward Kearney
Kelly
Congress
The Assessor Question in State Courts
The Tuscarora Times-Review weighs in on proposals to elect Assessors in some counties and extend their terms two years beyond election. It notes the office is statutory, controlled by the Legislature, which could abolish or reform it. The piece cites constitutional limits and legislative power in 1879.
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Tuscarora
Political Assessments and Government Officials
A Carson Appeal column attacks government staff who resist paying campaign assessments. It argues officers earning seven to eight dollars daily should contribute to party expenses, criticizing officeholders who dodge these costs while others fund campaigns. The piece labels nonparticipants as unpatriotic and calls them worthless chumps.
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Carson
Public Brutal Contests Stir National Outcry
Sloggers hold brutal public contests across the country with crowds and disruption. The dispatches detail harsh scenes as authorities are urged to awaken to their duties and restore order. The piece questions when officials will act to curb these events and protect the public.
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Justice Court
Seattle Herald
Tasoma
Horn Building
J. A. Thompson
Webster
George Lovelock
Table Mountain
John Henry
Hill Beachey
Silver City
Eiko
Boise City
E. Perkins
West Street
Cortez
Shoemaker
Dog Valley
Lincoln Alley
Drs. Hogan
Dawson
Jim Burke
Sherman District
Putnam
D.M. Gloster
Gloster
Central Pacific
Heno
Popular Monthly
Hunighis
Pythias
Buffalo Station
Tonsldgon
Methodist Conference
Binckley
Eureka County
Alaskan
Camp Meeting
Bonner
Cresler
Able Woods
Mr. Monschamps
Luke
Mrs. Dickinson
D.H. Brown
Vivian Mill
Sandwich Islands
Rev. L. Ewing
Court House
District Court
E. Meyer
Martin
Henry Ward Beecher
Cleve
Thomas A. Hendricks
W. S. Rosecrans
Sam’ J. Tilden
Chas. A. Dana
Democratic Party
Benj. F. Butler
Geo. Wm. Curtis
Schurz
H.s
A Biz
Hopeful Democrat
Leverant
Dee
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