Weekly Nevada State Journal teaser on Speaker history
Mr. Carlisle begins a third term as Speaker. The piece notes Kentucky’s long Speakership, contrasts with New York and John W. Taylor, and lists states’ total Speakership years, citing Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Indiana, Maine, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio and Georgia under Howell Cobb.
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Mr. Carlisle
Kentucky
New York
John Quincy Adams
John W. Taylor
Union
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Indiana
Maine
North Carolina
New Jurkey
Ohio
Georgia
Howell Cobb
President delays report on Pacifico railroad commission
The President delays sending Congress the Pacifico Railroad Commission report, planning a special message after reviewing two reports. He aims to secure government interests this winter and has urged prompt action. Emigrants on Southern Pacific eastbound will move to 5 P M trains to reduce layover time in Chicago. Senator Stewart backs Congress adopting the Mitchell bill with modifications, favoring Chinese exclusion with limited exceptions for merchants, students, and diplomatic agents.
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The
Evening Star
Washington, D. C
Hhis Party
Southern Pacific Company
Chicago
Chisago
Stewart
California
Congress
Bank sale and political shifts hit headlines
A New York dispatch notes John W. Mackay may retire from Nevada Bank if Wall Street reports hold. A Scotch syndicate reportedly offers to buy the bank at asset value plus 600000 for goodwill. Randall’s ally claims Protection Democrats may ally with Republicans to cut revenues by sixty to eighty million. Rhode Island’s April election will choose a legislature to pick Senator Chace’s successor. James H. Masten, Arthur’s brother-in-law, is removed as Postmaster at Cohoes to install a Democrat.
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New York
John W. Mackay
Nevada
Wall Street
Rhode Island
Chace
James H. Masten
Arthur
Cohoes
Postoffice Economy Pushes Deficiency Bill
Wasamatox December 15 Mr Vilas pushes economy to the point of seeking an urgent deficiency bill from Congress. The postal service is described as inadequately funded and stretched. Oregon Congressman Herman reports exhaustion of funds for Portland clerk service and states an urgent bill will be introduced after the holidays. Vilas’s report touts economy without noting public consequences.
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Wasamatox
Vilas
Congress
Vilasia Helpleas
Herman
Oregon
Postmaster-General
Portland
Cleveland hedging on tariff reform message
December 18 Cleveland, Wasurxatoy. The President faces tariff reform questions as a Democratic congressman from a tariff protection district presses him. He explains the message envisions tariff reform not free wool or free any item, and says any tariff bill from Congress would satisfy him. The exchange reveals his cautious stance and discomfort with interpretation of his language.
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Wasurxatoy
Cleveland
Congress
Ree Woo
New York
General Canby Widow Seeks $2000 Claim Before Congress
The widow of General Canby plans to present a $2000 claim to Congress during the current session. Canby, involved in early California history, translated land records from Spanish to English and earned prior recognition, but never claimed allotted funds. His widow, widow, and their case draws interest amid California public memory of the Modoc era.
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Canby
California
Congress
Mexico
Yerba Bueno
Pacific
Modoc
Our Riverside Letter from Reno in December 1887
Austin Reveille correspondent notes Reno weather windy with light snow and rain, Immigrant flows to California, liquor issues among Indians, new construction projects including Powning's building and Barnes hotel, M E Church repairs, Reno Gas Works rebuilding, and personal ties as a longtime Austin correspondent.
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Gazette Office
Virginia Street
Barnes
Golden Eagle Hotel
Hymer
Reveille
M. EH
Congregational
Reno Gas Works Company
San Francisco
California
Reno
Moreanon
Right of Way Secured for Salt Lake City to Los Angeles Rail Line
Isaac Trumbo, linked to the Salt Lake City to Los Angeles railroad, seeks passage of a bill to secure right of way through two unoccupied Indian reservations along the route. He notes surveys completed, the line at 647 miles from Ogden to Los Angeles, a 24 hour travel goal, $500,000 already spent, and expects no obstacles to begin work in spring with completion in two years.
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Washinatox
Isaac Trumbo
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
Trumbo
Ogden
Merino Sheep-Register Association opposes tariff cuts
Jackson Michigan December 15 The National Merino Sheep register Association closed its session with resolutions denouncing President Cleveland's tariff views. It urges Congress to oppose wool tariff reductions and to revise foreign wool classifications to prevent fraud and protect manufacturers and dealers from unjust competition.
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Jackson
Mich
National
Merino Sheep-register Association
Cleveland
Congress
Tariff bill aims to cut revenue by sixty two million
A Commercial Bulletin special notes the Tariff bill contemplated by the Administration and the Carliale party in the House would reduce revenue by 62 090 000 based on last year imports. It forecasts 50 000 000 from duty reductions on manufactures and 12 000 000 from adding wool salt lumber coal vegetable fibers to the free list.
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Commercial Bulletin
Carliale Party
Death of Geed Printer in Omaha Tragedy
S P Rounds editor and principal proprietor of the Omaha Republican died at 8 50 this evening from pneumonia after a ten day illness. He resided in Omaha a little over eight years, coming from Washington after resigning as Public Printer, a post he held four years. Previously he ran a printers supply business in Chicago and was widely known across the county, especially in the West.
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Omaha
S. P. Rounds
Omaha Republican
Rounds
Washington
Chicago
West
Site selection for San Francisco Post Office letter
Secretary Fairchild writes to Messrs Swift Bryan and Irish. Commissioners chosen to pick a site for the San Francisco Post Office are instructed to add a report with a recommended site and to present at the same time proposals from owners stating the price at which the government could buy the property.
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Fairchild
Mesars
Swift
Bryan
Irish
San Francisco Post Office
Last spike driven at Ashland Oregon railroad ceremony
The final spike of the California and Oregon Railroad was driven yesterday at Ashland Oregon in a ceremony marked by imposing pageantry and public enthusiasm.
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California and Oregon
Ashland
Oregon
Urgent deficiency bill asked to fund Post Office needs
Congress must pass a deficit measure to cover Post Office Department expenses. A Pacific Coast representative is sought for the River and Harbor Committee. Germany and Austria watch Russia’s movements while ex Secretary Manning is critically ill and Butterworth of Ohio is seriously ill. The Masons closed a New York fair that raised 65000 for the Lodges.
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River and Harbor
Congressman Butterworth
Ohio
Bejamin Franklin bequest funds inspire 100 year review
The 1890 end of the Franklin bequest term triggers a re deposition of the fundamental trust. Boston shows the $5000 growing to about $326,000 while Philadelphia’s rose to around $70,000, with both under Franklin’s estimated potential. The funds persist and Boston funds fund a Franklin Park recreation ground as noted by Electrical World.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Boston Reserve
Franklin Park
Hyde divorce case in London promises sensational developments
Blaine is in Rome and will sing the hymn at Marseilles. Cleveland aims to pull the wool over the sheepmen's eyes.
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Hyde Divorce
London
Blaine
Rome
Marseilles
Cleveland
Imported stallions draw county attention to Nicholast Fall stud
The stallions bought by James Nicholast Fall draw wide county interest among horse enthusiasts. Glenco the Cleveland Bay is improving rapidly and is voted the finest horse in the country.
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James Nicholast
Cleveland Bay
Lyon County Times
Carsonites Rally Against State Lottery Trend
The Lyon County Times notes public discontent as residents point to cross state gambling trends. It argues for a local lottery in response to Nevada earnings flowing abroad, suggesting February momentum may shift to Dayton.
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Virginia
Lyon County Times
Dayton
Nevada
Nevada land boom eyed by McIntosh in Paradise Valley
James McIntosh of Placer county California has bought the ranches of Eugene Silva and H Warren in Paradise Valley. He believes the boom in California land values will spread to Nevada next year. Republicans are pleased with the President’s Free Trade policy as a campaign asset.
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Troyle
Impontari Case at Reno Trial Over Water Rights
The Reno Reduction Works v. O C Stevenson et al is being heard in Reno. The State asserts rights to 1000 inches of water for the Insane Asylum, while the company fights for its prerogatives. State officials, Alfred Helm and the Board for the Cure of the Insane, negotiate terms but the company delays and then refuses. The State buys a right of way, builds a ditch and flume, and faces a temporary injunction from the company. Attorneys include Mesick, Boardman for plaintiffs, Lindsay and Wella for defendants. The case draws wide attention as parties Billy Thompson and H H Beck contest State control of Truckee river water. Evidence reportedly favors the State.
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Bune
Reno
O. C. Stevenson
Reduction Works Company
Ofiers
Alfred Helm
Cerson
State Board For the Cure of
Helm
Jeng
Scott's Island
R. S. Mesick
Judge Boardman
Alexander Robert Lindsay
Wella
Billy Thompson
H. H. Beck
Truckee
Insane Asylum
State Fair Clash Sparks Reno Journal Battle
Tar Stats Fars reviews the Reno columnist feud over the State Agricultural Association and state fair leadership. It defends General Powning as a public-spirited leader and urges avoiding public scandal while permitting internal resolution.
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Reno
Professor Young
Gazette
General Powning
13. F. Leete
Poncing
State Agricultural Association
Pawning
Fta
Ice harvest drives workers to Prosser and Prosser Greek
Laboring men flock to ice operations as Prosser Greek and Mountain Ice Co prepare to cut large crops on Trackee river. 12 inch ice thickens nightly while 10 to 14 inch freezes promise a busy week ahead and profit for laborers and future shipping jobs.
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Summit Sea Co
Prosser
Trackee
Tax Rift Over Route Across Long Valley Ranch
Albert Ross a Long Valley rancher appeals to Superior Court over railroad right of way parcels. He offers to grant a right of way but opposes dividing his ranch to accommodate railroad plans, a stance echoed by others who fear ranch disruption from railroad discretion.
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Albert Ross
Long Valley
Ross
Thia
Ice Harvests on Humboldt Reported Thickest Clearest Yet
The Silver State notes Paul Lavenge and Henry Busch nearing full ice houses with crystal blocks from the Humboldt. Other locals prepare to store supplies as exceptionally clear ice forms amid long cold dry weather.
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Paul Lavenge
Henry Busch
Humboldt
Stewart Sullion Bill Faces Long Odds in Congress
The San Francisco Chronicle reports Senator Stewart proposes gold and silver certificates backed by bullion deposits, arguing it would cut coinage costs and curb wear. It contends the plan would equalize value of metals, reduce single metal risks, and oppose demonetizing gold while countering creditor interests.
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The
San Francisco Chronicle
Stewart
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
California
Australia
Iconoclasm of law in San Francisco 1856 uprising milestone
Popular Tribunal volume recounts how Western law collapsed under mob justice in 1856 San Francisco, where citizens resisted maladministration, hanged a few, expatriated many, and ultimately restored order through a bloodless revolution led by mind over blunt force, marking a pivotal shift in citizen sovereignty and legal power.
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Sierra Foothilla
Placera
Citien
Hounds’ Association
San Francisco
Firat
Seat
Tax Hietary Company, Publishers
History Building
Boosting Syrup Advertises Teething Relief
Vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children Teething as a cure for teething pain dysentery diarrhea wind colic and inflamed gums. Claims it calms the child and restores energy with a pleasant taste and worldwide druggist availability at 26 cents per bottle.
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Mra Winslow
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