Retirement of Mr Fulton Shapes Reno Journal's History
The Reso Press notes Mr Fulton departs the Gazette after eight years as guiding spirit of Reno journalism. The Journal welcomes two bright assistants to aid in building Reno Washoe County and Nevada. Fulton is praised as a zealous advocate for town benefits and plans to enjoy retirement while staying ready to aid community ventures.
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Fulton
The
Gazette
Reno
Journal
Crescent
Pioneer
Democrat
Herald and Plain Dealer
Stockman
Washoe County
Nevada
Falton
Blaine as Likely 1888 GOP Candidate Says Phelps
A Washington special reports William Walter Phelps asserts Blaine will be a Republican presidential candidate in 1888. He notes party leaders see Blaine as essential for victory and claims he could force rivals to name a stronger option. A group of seven Republican representatives could not agree on a superior candidate to Blaine.
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Washington
William Walter Phelps
Blaine
California Republicans discuss Interstate Commerce Commission nominee
Washixeton January 26. Republicans of the California delegation may hold a meeting to decide whom to recommend for the Interstate Commerce Commission. Senator Stanford urged Senator Jones to defer commitment until Pacific Coast Republicans consult. Carpenter is suggested for his railroad knowledge but viewed with suspicion as pro-corporation. Senator Jones believes Cleveland will appoint mugwump Republicans rather than a pure party member.
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Washixeton
California
Interstate Commerce Commission
Stanford
Jones
Pacific Coast
Dolph
Mitchell
Hermann
Carpenter
Cleveland
Senator Jones Sees Extra Session and Tariff Debate
Washington January 28 Senator Jones of Nevada predicts an extra Congress session but offers no firm basis beyond belief. He argues duties are a tariff license for foreign producers who dodge defense burdens, while Democrats seek relief from war taxes and a tariff surplus reduction.
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Washington
Jones
Nevada
Congress
United States
Morrison
Carlisle
Cleveland
House
Democratic Party
Digest of European Documents on Early U.S. History urged
Senator Sherman presented a secretary of state letter transmitting a memorial from historical societies and scholars urging a full accurate digest and catalogue of European documents on early U.S. history from 1763 to 1783. Senator Stevens notes vast finds, a team effort required, and a projected index of about 150,000 documents spanning 20,000 royal octave pages.
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Washinatoy
Bsenator Sherman
Senate
Secretary of State
United States
Europe
Great Britain
France
America
Stevens
The Pacific Lobby exposes two million paid to PacificRail figures
The New York World reports sworn statements by Theophilus French detailing two million dollars disbursed by Huntington and Stanford as improper under the Pharmac Act. Amounts totaling hundreds of thousands are charged to treasury funds with few vouchers or explanations, spanning 1869 to 1881. The exposure includes Senatorial names, a Huntington Colton letter, and a Senate investigation with a $30,000 appropriation, signaling ripples through Wall Street and Nevada public opinion.
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New York World
Huntington
Stanford
Theophilus French
Pacific Railrade
Central Pacific
Pharman
Treasury
California
Stewart
Washington
French
New York Journal
W. M. Stewart
United States
Nevada
Huntington-Colton
Piper
House
Edwards
Senate
New York
Pacific Railroad
Wall Street
Subscription rates and delivery terms in the Nevada State Journal
The weekly Nevada State Journal lists subscription terms published Saturday morning by C. C. Powning as publisher. It states carrier delivery in Reno at 60 cents per month and paper forwarding by mail unless prepaid, with details on payment in advance.
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Ome
Wy Mall
Cccccene
Reno
Iron industry shows revival across states and rails
Horace Greeley notes iron demand rising as furnaces blaze in Pennsylvania and Virginia awakens. Georgia and Tennessee iron ore spur Northern investment. steel and rails surge, prices climb, and construction booms. Despite coal-famine risks, overall prosperity spreads to miners, furnace owners, farmers, and artisans across society.
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Horace Greeley
Pennsylvania
Virginia
South
Georgia
Tennessee
Great Britain
Nevada Senate backs bigamy ban amendment in voting oath
The Nevada Senate approved engrossed Joint Resolution No. 12 to bar electors who are bigamists or polygamists or affiliate with hostile groups, requiring a new oath at voting. The move could disfranchise Mormons in Lincoln County, and lawmakers are urged to adopt an Idaho style registration oath meanwhile.
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Senate
Nevada
United States
Abell
Lincoln County
Idaho
Infamous Carson Appeal Editorial Attacks Sam Davis
The Carson Appeal last Friday editorial attacks Sam Davis with strong language and claims the piece is a collection of lies. The writer accuses Davis of deceit and contempt, arguing the piece lacks truth and targets anyone not aligned with his views.
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Sam Davis
Jovanaz
Meeting of Trunk Line Presidents on Inter-State Commerce Bill
A high level meeting of trunk line presidents is called to discuss the Inter-State Commerce Bill and related matters. The gathering will take place in New York in February, around the 3rd. The outcome is expected to influence the course of railroad companies connected with the pool if the bill becomes law.
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New York
Pepe Srrtivih
Two New States In the Senate Bill for Washington and Montana
The House Committee on Territories backs admitting Washington Territory with Idaho territory, adds Montana, and submits separate state constitutions. It calls for constitutions devoid of polyga mous cohabitation bans, while Chairman Hill objects to religious tests but supports republican state constitutions under U S law.
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Senate
Washington Territory
House Committee On Territories
Idaho
Washington
Montana
Union
Montans
Congress
Hill
United States
A Bad Tenant and the Sewer Controversy in Reno
The Gazette argues that scarlet fever endangers Reno and urges the Legislature to allow a large levy by County Commissioners to fund ten thousand dollars for two sewers. It claims state support for a University sewer and notes Commissioners already possess taxing power to fund sewer projects.
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Reno
University
Gaxette
Overland Monthly February issue highlights California sections
Advance sheets of the Overland Monthly for February are at hand with narratives and continued serials. Shos huki Sato contributes a three page piece on The Japanese Farming Class and Leonard Kip continues Pen tacouget Colony.
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Overland
Shoshuki Sato
F. M. P. Deas
Pentacouget Colony
Leonard Kip
B. Marka
California
Louise Palmer
John
Hittell
President weighs signing interstate bill amid AG review
The President will sign the interstate commerce bill unless the Attorney General, still examining it, convinces him that parts are unconstitutional. Cleveland has not studied it in detail but supports congressional regulation of large interstate corporations and believes Congress has constitutional power to do so.
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New York Herald
Washington
Cleveland
Congress
Railways Present Briefs Against Interstate Commerce Bill
Attorney General Garland has received briefs from railway representatives opposing approval of the Interstate Commerce bill. The bill, with a report from the Attorney General, is expected to go to the President for action within the next week, possibly Monday.
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Garland
Judge Dillon Urges Waiting on Free Pass Ruling
Union Pacific general counsel Judge Dillon has advised President Adams to refrain from issuing free passes until the Inter-State Commerce Act's effects are clarified by judicial determinations. He deems prudence requires awaiting a court ruling on the law's scope.
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Dillon
Union Pacific Company
Adams
Treasurer Jordan Resigns to Join New York Bank
Treasurer Jordan announces plans to resign from his post after Congress adjourns and accept a position at a bank just forming in New York. He says the resignation will not be submitted until after session adjournment.
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Jordan
New York
Congress
Reno Pointed as Potential Site for Indian School
The speaker argues that Reno should be given the same consideration as Carson for the location of the Indian school if Washington authorities favor Reno. The statement questions any reason Reno should be denied equal footing in the site selection process.
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Reno
Washington
Carson
Ex Senator Thurman Seeks ICC Post For Son
Ex Senator Thurman of Ohio wrote to the President urging the appointment of his son Allen W Thurman to the Interstate Commerce Commission. The note reflects political maneuvering as the 1888 campaign confidence grows and party unity remains a focus.
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Thurman
Ohio
Allen W. Thurman
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
Massachusetts Democrats Back GOP Faction in Dawes Re election
Massachusetts Democrats aided a Republican faction to back Benlator Dawes for reelection, signaling cross party cooperation amid a tight political contest and shifting local power dynamics in the state.
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Massachusetts
Benlator Dawes
Reno as Wholesale Point If Interstate Bill Carried Out
Reno could become a wholesale hub if the Interstate bill is properly implemented, defining new trade routes and infrastructure upgrades. Officials expect improved distribution, job creation, and regional economic growth contingent on full compliance and funded projects.
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Reno
Randall Tariff Bill Would Free Zante Currants
Randall's tariff bill seeks to admit Zante currants free of duty, aligning with Secretary Bayard's demand for equal duties on currants and raisins. Current values show currants, dates, figs near 1 million dollars and almonds and filberts near 1.6 million. The duty cut could save about 1 million, but passage is unlikely in time before March 4.
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Randall
Bayard
House
Senate
Applicants for Railroad Commissioner
Washington January 27 The President has received many additional applications for Interstate Commerce Commission posts. He awaits Attorney General guidance on constitutionality before signing the bill and then will appoint the Commissioners. Names from the Pacific Coast are under consideration with party balance likely to determine the final selections.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pacific Coast
South
East
Middle States
Northwest
Why He Was Rejected in Carcaco January 30
A Washington special reports a Democratic Senator stating we rejected Matthews as Recorder of Deada for non residency and rejected a citizen of Iowa for Surveyor General of Idaho for the same reason. The pair of nominations were blocked as improper imports to local offices.
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Carcaco
Washington
Matthews
Deada
Iowa
Idaho
New York
Six Sutro structures burned in Nevada blaze
A fire caused by cinders from a chimney fell on Sutro’s fire-engine house roof, destroying six frame structures, six built for Sutro Tunnel Co. The local engine was moved, hose failed, and flames were stopped from crossing the street by the tunnel company’s employer. Loss about 5000 dollars with no insurance.
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Viner
Nev
Sutro
Sutro Tunnel Company
Merchants Endorse Hepburn for Interstate Commissioner
A meeting of the Merchant's Committee representing the dry goods trade urged the appointment of A. B. Hepburn as an Interstate Commerce Commissioner. The group called for the cooperation of city and state exchanges to support the appointment in the interests of the public and the railroads.
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Merchant’s Committee
A. B. Hepburn
Interstate Commerce Commissioners
Blaine Candidate Rumors Spur Republican Harmony
The Times Washington report says Senator elect Hiscock met with key House Republicans and disclosed Blaine's formal emergence as a presidential candidate. He stated Blaine has begun securing New York delegates with ally support from Morton’s backers and arrangements to restore party harmony for a Blaine victory in New York.
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Pukapeapata
Times’ Washington
Hiscock
House
Blaine
New York
Morton
Empire State
Desperate Barroom Confrontation In Washington
In Welcker's barroom around 10 last night Senator Fair's son James G Fair Jr aided by associates fired a pistol at ex-Congressman Page of California. Page blocked the shot and the bullet struck the ceiling. Fair's party escorted him to his hotel.
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Carcaco
Washington
Welcker's
Senator Fair
James G. Fair
Fair
General Sherman salutes Grand Army of the Republic
Sherman addresses the Brooklyn Grand Army post praising loyalty and fraternity and mourning General Stone. He recalls Stone a Mexican War veteran, Fort Lafayette prisoner, Banks expedition on the Red River, Egypt chief of staff, and contributor to the Statue of Liberty pedestal. He cites 300,000 Grand Army members as equals in honor.
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General Sherman
Grand Army of the Republic
Brooklyn
Volunteer Army
Fort Lafayette
Red River
Egypt
Grand Army
The Interstate Bill Controversy in Senate and White House
Washington reports show Garland and Bayard opposed the original Interstate bill on constitutional grounds while Lamar supported it. Manning and Whitney are believed hostile. The Attorney General may offer a constitutional opinion to leave a presidential veto option open. The President may veto or sign, with expectations the House would likely pass a veto override if vetoed, while the Senate could defeat the measure on definitional grounds.
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New Youk
the Tribune
Washington
Garland
Bayard
Senate
Lamar
Manning
Whitney
House
Blaine Prefers State Dept Ambition Over Presidency
I M Stanwood nephew of Blaine and Boston Journal stockholder says Blaine often spoke that his real hope is to see a friend elected president while he returns to the State Department to finish work he began there. He quotes Blaine as saying he would rather see a friend in the White House and he would then resume duties at Foggy Bottom.
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The
New York Tribune
I’. M. Stanwood
Blaine
Boston Journal
State Department
Senate Secret Session Tackles Matthews Nomination
In a Saturday secret Senate session Ingalls offered a resolution proposing a letter to the President in reply to his renominating J C Matthews for Recorder of Deeds. The letter aims to correct the belief that Matthews was rejected over color and that the nomination became a party issue. Also reported is Congressman Cor’s worsening condition and Mrs Cox’s concern as Mr Cox’s illness deepens.
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Senate
Ingalls
J. C. Matthewso
Matthews A
Congressman Cor
New York
Mrs. Cox
Cox
Senate Decadence Critique by Salt Lake Democrat
The Salt Lake Democrat laments the Senate as an asylum for decaying millionaires and mercenary camp followers. It condemns both parties for nominating wealthy candidates and mocks Thurmia and Conkling, arguing brains count little amid a sea of blubber and drawn-out prizes.
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United States Senate
Thurmia
Conkling
Legislative crowd keeps CG Cleveland and Wallace busy at the Capital
The Carson Tribune notes that those handling state legislative affairs travel from their home regions to the Capital during the session. Despite the constant movement, they continue to come and go to attend to duties and duties related to governance.
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ACG
Cleveland
Charley Wallace
Carson Tribune
AK Educator Eyes Future in Sagebrush State
The piece notes an AK educator may shift from political scheming with the Central Pacific Railroad to shaping youth education in the sagebrush State. It suggests Stanford consider him as Washington adviser or Stanford University actuary, praising his past endowment and urging move away from manipulating local education affairs in the “rotten borough.”
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Central Pacific Railroad Company
United States
Stewart
Sagebrush
Stanford
Washington
California
California Nuisance Dumped Sawmill Waste In Truckee River
The Nevada and California border debate a measure to curb sawdust pollution in the Truckee river. Reno residents appeal to California lawmakers to pass a law mitigating sawmill debris that fouls water, harms fishing, and makes Nevada a dumping ground.
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Truckee
California
Nevada Line
Nevada
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Carson Union
Nevada State Journal
C. Cc. Powning
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Bilsine
Mississippi
Alabama
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Aix
Fer
Young
Frank Page
the Grand Army
Salt Lake
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