Stillwater Prison Fire and Political Chatter of 1880s
In this Los Angeles era clipping, the Stillwater Minnesota State Prison burns down during Friday. The Burlington contemplates joining a pool. The House Committee backs Henley’s Chinese bill while Utah Governor Murray faces probes. Tombstone mine prospects brighten, Wall Street booms briefly, and California rains uplift farmers. Kentucky Senate ballots show Democratic strength. Carlisle’s election looms as a deadlock nears. Postmaster General Gresham urges funds for a San Francisco post office. Ephraim Wilson, Maryland’s new senator, hailed for lineage and oratorical prowess. New York Tribune Albany desk notes Republicans leaning Arthur, Democrats favor Tilden amid Democratic National Convention hints.
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Albany
New York Tribune
Chester A. Arthur
Tilden
Democratic National Co.aven
Ocean travel safety and steamship progress in 1884 era
The piece extols safer faster steamships and closer to home comfort, noting weather charts by Commander Bartlett and 40 years of observations. It contrasts past and present transatlantic voyages, praises reduced travel time to Europe, and highlights increasing reciprocal travel with Europe. It references New York Evening Post and Sun editorials on 1884 political prospects.
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Bartlett
American
New York
Europe
Irish
New York Evening Post
Tilden
The
Sun
Tuscaloosa
Lumber dealers oppose lumber duty cut petitioned by Rosecrans
General Rosecrans presented to the House a petition signed by California’s congressional delegation and leading Pacific Coast lumber dealers opposing any reduction of the duty. They warn that removing the duty would invite competition from British Columbia, threaten local jobs, and risk a BC monopoly aided by lower freight rates and Chinese labor in BC mills.
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General Rosecrans
Pacific Coast
East
British Columbia
California
Puget Sound
Alaska
Races at Oakland Track Highlight Lula Riggs Victory
The Oakland track Thursday afternoon drew a large crowd for two races. In the half mile dash Lulu Riggs from Oregon, backed at $20 to $7, led early but faded. Red Oak from Idaho won in 483 seconds, with Lula Rhodes securing a near record. In the trotting event Ed won the heats in 2:46 with Roan Tom and Chicago close behind.
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Oakland Track
Oregon
Lulu Riggs
Red Oak
Idaho
Haddington
Lulu Wos
Lula
California
Roan Tom
Chicago
Chinese Habeas Corpus Cases Ruled By Circuit Court
Judge Hoffman with Judges Sawyer and Sabin held the court had no right to detain vessels of false traders and that Chinamen landing on writs of habeas corpus were not entitled to jury trial. Some 190 cases remain on the calendar as other business is blocked. The judges urged Congress to create a commission with final powers to dispose of such cases.
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Hoffman
Sawyer and
Sabin
United States Circuit Court
Congress
Clerk for Each Senate In the Senate
A resolution called for appointing a clerk for each senator not serving as committee chair at $1 000 annually. Forty one chairmen already have clerks. the plan adds thirty five clerks to the Senate staff. The measure passed thirty three to thirteen.
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Senate
Wenesday
Baller
Kentucky Dead Lock Shapes Senate Race Caucus Action
A Frankfort dispatch reports no new senatorial developments but notes the caucus tonight may rescind the rule preventing new candidates. If rescinded Carlisle’s name will be proposed and tested. The caucus may also adopt a rule to drop the hindmost candidate after each ballot.
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Frankfort
Carlisle
No Fool Like Am 14 Fool and Douglass Marriage Sparks Outcry
The marriage of Frederick Douglass caused intense excitement among colored people who largely denounce the act. Prominent colored leaders declare Douglass has committed political death by his action and risked alienating his colored friends.
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Frederick Douglass
Douglass
California Fish Commission Eyes Tahoe Trout Barriers
The Sacramento Record Union reports Fish Commissioner Buckingham inspected the Truckee river and Lake Tahoe areas. Nevada law enforcement is needed to curb dams diverting trout, as local ladders are insufficient and fish are blocked below Clark's station and Verdi. Local mill owners back ladders and funding, fearing trout may vanish soon if enforcement fails. The commission plans to review Lake Tahoe dams and seek cooperation from Nevada officials to protect spawning streams next season.
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Sacramento Record Union
Buckingham
Trackee
Lake Tahoe
Dibble
Prosser
Truckee
Fish Commissioner
Nevada
Clark’s Station
Jhat
Wadaworth
Verdi
California
Lake Tahoa
Dama
Parker
California Commission
Commission
Tahoe
Sierras
English peers invest in land across the southwest region
English peers have purchased large tracts of land in the South West. They do not expect a return for 20 to 30 years. They believe the investments will pay off through country development and view the region as a uniquely stable and safe investment environment.
Valley Road Push and Social Rift in Washington
Valley residents ratify road schemes to improve Loyalton traffic while debate grows over cost and county aid amid a harsh social portrait of Washingtons colored elite led by ex Senator Bruce and others. The piece details class divisions, wealth, and gratitude in the districts highest society versus the broader colored population.
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Washington
United States
New Orleans
West End
Bruce
Register of the Treasury
M Street
Mr. Bruce
John T. Cook
Freedman’s Hospital
A. T. Augusta
Augusta
Henry Smith
House of Representatives
Hb.t. Greener
Howard
Alex. Crammel
Episcopal
Fred Douglass
Potomac
Douglass
M. M. Holland
Post Office Department
Wormley
Smith Wormley
Scott
White House
Western Union resumes economical streak without executive pay cut
The Western Union continues its cost cutting streak but there is no indication that the salary of the President or the Superintendent of the corporation will be reduced.
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Western Union
California lumbermen accused of flooding Truckee River with sawdust
The Beno Journal accuses California mills of dumping sawdust into Truckee River, harming fish during spawning. It questions whether Judge Sawyer’s debris ruling applies to lumbermen as well as gravel miners, implying ongoing obstruction of fish passage across the Stateline.
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The
Beno Journal
California
Truckee
Nevada seeks Reigan bill amid strong push
Nevada advocates press for the Reigan bill with intense backing from lawmakers and interest groups. The campaign centers on securing passage, signaling sharp partisan alignment and amplified public scrutiny.
Golden Medical Disceyv Uses in Lung Consumption
Bry has been used with signal success in treating consumption of the lungs night sweats coughing and spitting blood and other throat chest ailments. Sold by drag aisus.
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Dragaisus
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Teething
Advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a cure for teething pain and various infant ailments. It claims rapid relief, broad health benefits, and a nationwide druggist availability at 25 cents a bottle, attributed to a renowned female physician.
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Mrs Winslow
Seminal weakness and urinary discomfort cure offer
Advertisement targets men aged thirty to sixty suffering chronic bladder issues and seminal weakness. It claims ropy urinary deposits and possible albumen, warns many die from the condition, and promises Dr. S remedies with guaranteed care and recovery. Office hours listed with free consultation and $5 examination.
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Hevada State Journal
C. C. Powning
Reno
Entvance
Cnet Casat
Arthur
General Grant
Stillwater
Minnesota
Burlington
House Committee
Henley
Daggett
McPherson
Athar
Lincoln
House
Murray
Utah
Tombstone
Wall Street
Kentucky
Hallam
Blackburne
Gresham
Folger
San Francisco
Union
Ephraim K. Wison
Maryland
Groome
Judge Wilson
Worcester County
Jefferson College
Snowhill Academy
United States Senate
Continent
Pacific
Oakland
Sierra Valley
Sierra City
Loyalton
Beneft
Antelope Neck
Sierra City Road
Moore’s Ranch
Tules
Freeman's Ranch
Strang
Colored Metropolis
Palo Alto
Suanday
Midnight
Jay Eye See
Electioneer
Stanford
Robert Bonner
Jay Eye Lee
Sac
Record-Union
Golden Medical Disceyv. Bry
Brookins
C. J. Brookins
Tr de
Rown's
Stinson & CO
Portland
Maine
America
Sgeate
Hallett
Maize
DR. Spinney
Young Wen
Seana
D&s. Spinney & Co
Kearney St
Rock Island & Pacific
Kansas City
Council BI Leavene
Pullman
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Oman
Lees Edvanciai
Great Rock Island
R. R. Cagle
E.st. John
Pam
Agile
Tutt’s
Eee
Usstul Kaceiess
Voltaio Belt CO
Marshall
Mich
Fortuni
Auguste
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