Weekly Reno Journal Publisher Denies Prison Removal Motives
The Carson Appeal accuses editor Powning of seeking prison removal after a slim Ormsby victory. Powning denies malice, says he supported relocation for state benefit, and urges newspapers to focus on making the prison self supporting rather than blocking relocation. He notes higher Washoe support and argues taxes would improve with a new site.
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Carson
Powning
Ormaby
Ormsby
Washoe
Senate
Jovman
Public school expenditures by region in 1880
Total public school spending in 1880 reached 80,732,833 dollars. New England with 4,010,529 people spent 9,176,611. the five Middle States with 11,578,429 people spent 21,641,413. the thirteen Western States with 16,356,609 people spent 38,533,546. the fourteen Southern States with 17,825,773 people spent 10,284,829. Territories including DC, totaling 784,443, spent 1,196,439.
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New England
Middle States
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Indiana
Iowa
Ohio
Michigan
Minnesota
Colorado
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Nevada
Oregon
Kansas
California
Alabama
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
Arkansas
Missouri
Florida
Territories
District of Columbia
Carson Index notes timber agent’s appointment as reform start
The Carson Index reports that a Government Timber Agent for Nevada signals new enforcement of laws and interests in the public domain. It notes Arthur's administration aims to improve and reform, calling this a good beginning amid various possible changes.
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Carson Index
Nevada
Arthur
Carson Appeal labels Powning vote trading in Reno asylum debate
The Carson Appeal accuses Mr. Powning of voting trades to secure the Reno Asylum, while denying any Senator who served with him would say he traded votes for the bill. A. J. Mills of the Carson Bee seeks Senate Journal Clerk, with regional political nods and party tensions noted.
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Carson Appeal
Carson
Reno
A. J. Mills
The
Carson Bee
Journal Clerk
Senate
Nevada
Democratic
Burke
Fashionable lunacy on collecting old combs in Reno
The piece mocks Reno residents for pursuing a craze that centers on gathering old combs, noting they see little use for even the finest specimens and describing the trend as a wasteful but fashionable folly.
United States Progress and Future Prospects in an 19th Century Almanac
An editorial resume praises U S growth from 19 states to 38 and 50 million people by 1881, highlighting steam, telegraph, rail, and industrial advances. It notes vast territorial expansion, railroad network, and telegraph links, while urging science and civil governance to keep pace with technological leaps and pondering future discoveries. The piece ends urging peace amid national tensions over prison reform politics.
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United States
Union
District of Columbia
Maine
Georgia
Atlantic Seaboard
Watt
Whitney
Hargraves
Arkwright
Crompton
Cartwright
Fulton
Hudson
New York
Albany
Morse
Bell
Atlantic
Pacific
St. Lawrence
Gulf of Mexico
Lincoln as Presidential Candidate in 1884 Gains Broad Support
A Washington dispatch reports Congressmen find strong, nationwide support for Secretary Lincoln’s 1884 presidential nomination. Support varies by state, with Michigan Iowa and parts of New England signaling Lincoln as the most available candidate. President Arthur is said to consider Lincoln the best successor and willing to aid him.
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AN. Y. Sun
Washington
Lincoln
Illinois
Michigan
Iowa
New England
Arthur
Paradise Notes on Mining and Farm Prosperity
Paradise correspondent reports bull market optimism for miners and farmers. Bullion mine strike boosts Sedan mill operations under J McCurdy with profits. farming gains push barley to 125 per 100, flour expected to rise to 4 before spring. Mills closed for repairs. Farmers' mill enlarges ditch, reducing flour surplus. wheat prices higher than California, easing railroad price concerns.
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Paradise
Winnemucca
J. ¥. McCurdy
Silver City
Idaho
Silver State
California
Washington Justice Scandal Affects Supreme Court
Shock sweeps Washington as a justice is implicated in a gambling scene at a well known Avenue resort. No woman involved. The judge lost part of his salary after being caught bucking the tiger, stirring public concern over judicial propriety.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Colorado's next Senator Seen in Chaffee Revenge Plot
Telegraphic reports say Chaffee plans to avenge allies who opposed him in the recent Republican campaign. He targets Pitkin and backs Hamill or Tabor, both millionaires, with Hamill favored to win. Pitkin’s caucus strength may fail, and Chaffee and allies allegedly plan a war chest of 500000. 100000 from Chaffee, 100000 from Tabor, 50000 from Bowen, plus state followers.
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Colorado
Washington
Chaffee
Pitkin
Hamill
Tabor
Hill
Bowen
Routt
Chillcott
Teller
Tribune
Republican
NO BREAKING OF PLEDGES ON NEVADA CONSTITUTION CONVENTION
The Journal opposes a convention to frame a new Nevada constitution but notes platforms are not votes. If lawmakers honor pledges, a convention may be voted for. defeating the measure rests with hold-over Senators. Two-thirds majorities needed in both houses. seven of eleven hold-overs could block the move. The public can influence next elections to oppose it.
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Nevada
Senate
Assembly
Edward McPherson
Herron
Louisiana
Updegraff
Ohio
McPherson
Finerty
Ilinois
Lyman
Massachusetts
Chalmers
Mississippi
York
North Carolina
Ochiltree
Texas
Brumm
Pennsylvania
Calamity’ Weller
Iowa
Virginia
Chalmera
Chalmers-Manning
Tate County
Manning
Carson and Colorado Railroad praised for regional impact
Editor reports on a Sentinel trip along the Carson & Colorado from the Mound House to Candelaria and Benton. The line’s elegant cars and smoker car ease travel while spurring mining regions, lifting towns, and encouraging cheap freight via narrow gauge networks to develop Nevada’s economy and reduce mining costs. Also notes McPherson’s party affiliations tally and Virginia Readjusters.
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Eureka
Sessions
The
Sentinel
Carson & Colorado Railroad
Mound House
Carson
Virginia
Candelaria
Benton
Eureka & Palisade
Nevada
Salt Lake
Carson & Colorado
Battle Mountain
Notable Firsts in Inventions and Discoveries
A compact chronology notes early discoveries and innovations: America by Norsemen in 985, Columbus in 1492, omnibuses in New York 1830, steel pens 1803, gold pens around 1825, pins in England 1450 and U.S. 1832, envelopes for letters 1839, stamps 1840 in England and 1847 in the U.S., sleeping cars 1858, Pullman cars 1864, watches made in Nuremberg 1477. It also mentions a constitutional salary issue cited by The Silver State and lists several state officials subject to legislative control.
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America
New York
Pullman
Nuremburg
Carson papers promise new excuses for prison non removal
Senators Westerfield Williams and Schooling with Tom For will present the Carson papers while The Times-Review marks its tenth volume. Christmas approaches as the paper urges readers to give friends gifts and enemies the ghake.
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Westerfield
Joe Williams
Schooling
Tom For
Carson
the Times-Review
New Mint Regulations and Senator Edmunds Opposition
Regulators amend mint and assay office rules to waive bullion transport charges from depositors after January as the cost of coinage is funded from freight appropriations. Milwaukee’s report cites Senator Edmunds of Vermont opposing a presidential bid, preferring Senate service and declining a US Supreme Court seat.
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Mint
Secretary of the Treasury
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Edmunds
Vermont
Senate
United States Supreme Court
Princess Louise and Marquis Honor Stanford Blankets Gift
A visit by Princess Louise and the Marquis of Lorne to ex-Governor Stanford ended with a presentation at the Palace Hotel. William Harney and Donald McLennan of Golden Gate Woolen Mills, with British Consul Wm. Lane Booker, offered a pair of royal blankets woven to mark Stanford’s departure east. The blankets, the finest in the state, are white with a blue border and feature the British Arms and the Princess and Marquis monogram in their center.
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Princess Louise
Marquis of Lorne
Stanford
Palace Hotel
Wm. Harney
Ord Donald McLennan
Golden Gate Woolen Mills
Wm. Lane Booker
Leland Stanford
East
Genoa Courier Notes County Nomin ees on Rail Transport Equality
The Genoa Courier reports that county platforms pledge to press Congress for legislation to ensure railway transport equality with monopolized communities. It notes the resolution targets the Central Pacific and predicts Mr. Cassidy will provoke Rome with his stance after his strong 40-vote victory in Carlin, outpacing the GOP statewide ticket.
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Genoa Courier
Congress
Courier
Central Pacific
Cassidy
Rome
Carlin
San Francisco vs Flood mining stock tax ruling
Judge Waymire rules for the defendant in the case to recover taxes on mining stock valued at $600,000. Flood concedes ownership of California stock but denies Nevada stock. The decision is cited as supporting repeal of the bullion tax law.
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Waymire
San Francisco
J. C. Flood
Nevada
California
Holiday shoppers flood San Francisco amid Christmas rush
The San Francisco Bulletin notes this is the week of all weeks for retailers in holiday specialties. It reports a strong two week run as Christmas stands as the city’s biggest holiday. Money flows freely this season and many receive gifts, from modest items to million dollar real estate deals.
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San Francisco Bulletin
San Francisco
Carson brewers praised for growing beer quality over years
The Carson Appeal laments long gaps between editors and brewers, noting Assessor records show Jake Klein produced 47,460 gallons of beer in 1982 and 49,140 in 1882. It urges locals to drink Klein’s Carson beer and support home brewers, highlighting year over year improvements.
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Carson
Carner
Jake Klein
Klein
Man Offers 12 a Ton for Ore in Abandoned Levels
According to the Carson Appeal a man made the bonanza firm an offer a few months ago to pay them $12 a ton for all the ore he could take out of some old deserted levels of the Com stock and it was refused.
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Comstock
Silver monetary policy sparks debate in Carson Appeal
The Carson Appeal quotes Senator Jones predicting defeat for a bill restricting silver coinage. It notes growing pro silver sentiment in Congress, the Treasury vaults holding 92 million in silver with 68 million in certificates in circulation, about 270 million in gold, and argues silver certificates are as good as gold. The piece defends money supply growth and criticizes Treasury limits of coinage, highlighting silver advocates pressing the issue in Congress.
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Carson
Jones
Friends of Silver
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Supreme Court Judge’s Heavy Fare Gambler Tale
A Washington gambler on Sunday night hypothesized that a man who looked like a Supreme Court Justice played heavily and others spread that it was the Justice. A cloth columnist called the view sensible, while the sensational story spreads through papers. The piece mocks a beauty article.
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Supreme Court
Washington
New Brook Salmon Trout Hailed From NY Hatchery
A new hybrid fish evolved at the New York State hatchery is named the brook salmon trout. The cross between the salmon trout and grayling is touted as the best stocking option for depleted streams. The Virginia Chronicle is urged to issue a third edition and combine the three parts for readers to see the value of what is claimed as a first-class newspaper.
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New York State Fish Hatchery
Virginia Chronicle
Clem Berry Seeks State Senate Messenger Seat
The Democrats nominated Clem Berry for Porter of the Senate after an unsuccessful election. Now in the majority, Berry faces a contrast between tweedie-dee and tweedle-dum as national plans to enlarge the White House stall in the House. The Morrill bill may fail in the House. observers deem it unnecessary given the White House's size and call for a strong House member.
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Clem Berry
Messenger
State Senate
Clem
Porter
Senate
Tweedie-Dee
Morrill
White House
House
Ostrich eggs poised to boost American farming
Ostrich farming may become a major American industry as egg production advances. At roughly $200 per dozen, these eggs could soon undercut traditional chicken eggs in the market, signaling a shift in agricultural supply and consumer choices.
Reno Health Contrast Cited by Carson Appeal
The Carson Appeal notes Reno grows less healthy with year round sickness, yet local claims Reno remains a healthy spot compared to other parts of the state and coast.
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Reno
Brown's Bronchial Troches touted for throat relief
An ad touts Brown's Bronchial Troches as a direct remedy for throat irritation and lung issues, claiming they relieve asthma bronchial coughs catarrh and throat trouble for singers and public speakers. It notes thirty years of physician recommendation and widespread use with price 25 cents a box.
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Brown
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup promises safe relief for teething
A 19th century ad notes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup relieves teething pain in infants and calms mothers with claims of safe use and pleasant taste. It touts 25 cent bottles and cites a physician’s endorsement. Also mentions Palace Bakery Christmas treats and candy assortment.
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Mrs. Winslow
United States
Mining Taxation and the Call for a Constitutional Convention
The article weighs the push for a Constitutional Convention in Nevada amid debate on taxing mine proceeds. It notes low mining revenues and hostility from pine owners, argues mining development should be fostered, and suggests changes could be achieved through ordinary legislation rather than a convention, urging continued press discussion without quarrel.
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Nevada
Commonwealth
Checking the Silver Coinage in Congress Debate
An editorial opposes anti silver coinage measures backed by Wall Street and John Sherman. It argues against stopping silver dollar production, suggests mint policy harms Carson Mint, and urges Secretary of the Treasury to replace worn notes with new silver dollars. It notes public preference for paper money over coinage and criticizes Senate Jones.
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Congress
John Sherman
Wall Street
Carson
Washington
Jones
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Governor Tritle Pardons Rules Published in Arizona News
Governor Tritle sets pardon procedure requiring newspaper notice near offense, attorneys’ signatories, and full testimony filed in the Governor’s office. Rules urge, then clarify, that signatures of judge and jurors are not mandatory if unavailable, with reasons provided. testimony not in existence may be supplied by attorneys or knowledgeable persons.
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Arizona
Tritle
Sunday Carson Appeal Draws Nevada Politicking
A large crowd visited Senator Jones at the Ormsby House after Sunday services. Visitors included those seeking offers, others aiming to influence him on Nevada politics, and several simply to call and chat.
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Carson
Senator Jones
Ormsby House
Nevada
Letter Promotes Favorite Prescription From Dr Presce
A dated letter from Indianapolis resident Mas A M Baxxin praises Dr. R V Presce of Buffalo for the Favorite Prescription. Baxxin reports advising many women to use it and asserts consistent success beyond expectations.
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Do. C. Powning
L. P. Fisher
Merchant's Exchange
Index
Robert Lincoln
Guide Boards
England
Palace
Prescott
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