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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1883
Page
1
The weekly Hevala State Journal discusses cold prevention and household sanitation, advising proper room temperature, dress, and bedding to avoid illness. It also notes San Francisco's 1887 World's Fair push and Nevada’s 1884 presidential convention timing with a Carson air point.
The New York Herald reports efforts to obtain views from Gen Grant, Conkling, and other Republicans, but they all decline to answer like Ohio Governor Hoadley. A. A. Low says party questions matter little in 188, with currency and tariff as the pivotal concerns. Those willing to face the issue may win business support for an independent vote.
The Old Ticket and Arthur are debated by General Butler and The Times-Review notes Reno’s two column feature on scenery climate and institutions but omits the Tar Bucket Brigade. Senate records praise California Senator Miller’s Foreign Relations chairmanship. Cook alleges a $500,000 claim with widow Carrie Colton Cook contesting, Judge Coffee appointing attorneys for defense.
Among leading Democratic members of Congress the opinion prevails that the National Democratic convention will be held at Chicago, and they are working quietly but diligently to secure it. Louisville is also anxious to secure the convention.
The Republican Senate caucus backed Gen Anson McCook of New York for Secretary by a 16 to 13 vote over Gorham with Ramsdell getting 3. Senator Jones nominated Gorham and Senator Miller of New York nominated McCook.
John Philips, long known as Portuguese Philips, died recently on his Wyoming Territory ranch. He gained fame as an Indian scout and carried news of the Fort Phil Kearney massacre in 1856, reporting the fate of Capt. Fetterman and his soldiers.
Senator Dolph introduces a bill for admission of Washington Territory and a portion of Idaho into the Union. The report notes Hawaii sugar magnate Claus Spreckels has secured about 40,000 tons of the crop, enough to potentially influence the coast sugar market.
A New York Times editorial complains that very rich Senators lack public service experience and resents special treatment based on wealth. It argues the Senate must reject plutocratic standards in committee assignments and notes the Thurman-Edmunds Railroad bill as proof money cannot sway legislation or member standing.
The New York Journal reports a grand floor ovation for Mackay on the steamer. Surrounded by friends, he praises the postal telegraph venture and recalls earlier adversity, stressing plans to pursue a Liverpool trip to perfect the new cable and a possible palatial American hotel project in Paris.
Chronicle reports strong authority that while Folger could resign if offered, the President will not request his retirement. Renewal of rumors about Folger leaving the Cabinet is unlikely to change his tenure, as long as he wishes to remain.
Senator Logan declares that the Fitz John Porter relief bill will not be passed this session despite a Democratic House. He plans to repeat his earlier arguments after delivering what was the Senate’s longest speech in twelve years last Congress. The speech, printed as a book over one hundred pages, took four days to deliver and over a month to prepare.
The Chronicle notes sound Democratic talk attributed to Senator Jones and recalls Beecher in Virginia City who said he remained a Democrat yet would not vote or endorse party tickets or platforms. The quote reflects intra party tensions and cross camp critiques echoed by the Carson Appeal.
In Carson Nevada the Hole-in-the-Well resort offers a large keno game. A bass band provides music described as sacred classical and sentimental. The Tracarora Times-Review begins a new volume and receives best wishes for prosperity.
The National Grange convened in Washington D C for its seventeenth annual session with representatives from State and Subordinate Granges. William Saunders delivered a cordial welcome from the Department of Agriculture grounds and urged cooperation in cooperative trade and production to raise general prosperity.
Senator Dolph reintroduces the bill to admit Washington Territory as a state. Delegate Brents, a National Committee member, proposed doubling Washington’s representation at the National Convention to boost admission odds.Committee members urged withdrawal. Brents refused then withdrew as votes showed likely support only from two or three allies.
The wife of John Howie of Homerville New Brunswick gave birth to four boys Thursday morning. One died within two hours. The remaining three are reported to be doing well.
The Republican party chose Abraham Lincoln in Chicago in 1860 and secured its first national victory. A later success followed after Garfield’s nomination in the city by the Jake.
The Nevada Supreme Court ruled state courts lack jurisdiction in State of Nevada vs Indian Jim. The white man claims a red skin murdered a youth last Summer near this place. Arrested, indicted by the Grand Jury, Judge D C McKenney held the case unfit for state court. District Attorney David E Truman appealed, and the Tribune side with Judge McKenney. Sheriff E O Vaughn released the accused Shoshone.
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