Senator Stanford press for Interstate Commerce seat talks
Senator Stanford urged the President to hear his views on appointing members of the Interstate Commerce Commission before nominations. President Cleveland declined to allow expressions before decisions, aiming to choose commissioners who will enforce the law as Congress intended and reflect local interests. In Jackson Tennessee, a shabby house once displayed land grant papers worth over 2 million dollars, later missing since the war. John W. Gates, Register of the Land Office, has gathered the documents for preservation and future reference.
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Stanford
Cleveland
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pacific Coast
Congress
Jackson
Tenn
Land Office
West Tennessee
John W. Gates
Register of the Land Office
Washington correspondents rail at receptions by foreign ambassadors
The Tribune compares the scene to hogs at a trough, saying reform administration crowds the departments for office. It notes society at gent receptions is disgraceful and more forceful than elegant in tone.
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Weahington
the Tribune
Legislature urged to visit Orphans Home and state institutions
The Gazette urges the Senate and Assembly to adjourn one afternoon to tour the Orphans Home. It notes industrial work there could inspire ideas for an industrial school and suggests members visit all state institutions for insight.
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Senate
Assembly
Pacific Court Seeks Commissioner Under I C Law
Washington expectations pivot toward a Republican choice as Pacific Court wins support for one of the Interstate Commerce commissioners. Three appointees are eyed as Eastern Democrats.
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Pacific Caurt
Washington
Pensions Chief Commences Largest Monthly Payout Ever
The Commissioner of Pensions has started requisitions for 18 780 000 dollars to pay pensions on March 4. This will be the largest pension payment for a single month in the Pension Department’s history.
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Commissioner of Pensions
Pension Department
Massachusetts Legislature Sees Return Of Two Constitutional Amendments
A poll-tar abolition amendment and a biennial elections amendment return to the Massachusetts Legislature this session with little chance of passage. The notes suggest limited support and low probability of approval. The items reflect ongoing constitutional reform efforts in the state government.
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Massachusetts
Noted Presidents Avoid Newspaper Interviews
General Grant, like Samuel J. Tilden, Chester A. Arthur, and Grover Cleveland, resisted newspaper interviews in the public eye. The era’s leaders valued privacy in media encounters, shaping how they presented themselves to the press.
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General Grant
Samuel J. Tilden
Chester A. Arthur
Grover Cleveland
House members claim Administration blocks fishery action
Some legislators argue the Administration is shaping its moves to block Congress from acting on the fishery issue. The piece also notes Mrs. Sawyer of the Interior Department as the “very counterpart” of Mrs. Grover Cleveland and frequently mistaken for her.
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House
Congress
Sawyer
Interior Department
Grover Cleveland
Irrigation ideas urged for Nevada by Mr Wrinkle
Mr Wrinkle offers sensible observations on irrigation in Nevada and suggests lawmakers reconsider his proposals in today’s column. His points emphasize water management, agricultural needs, and practical policy options for the state legislature.
Book by Gen. Logan to be published in Chicago without delay
The New York Tribune reports that the manuscript titled The Volunteer Soldier of America by Gen. Logan will be issued in Chicago promptly. It notes anticipation for a timely publication in the city.
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The
New York Tribune
Gen. Logan
Chicago
Home Rule Debate Dominates British Parliament Session
The British Parliament focuses on Home Rule for Ireland as a central issue, with critics urging reform while opponents argue against immediate enactment. Debate intensifies over the constitutional future and governance of Ireland amidst growing political pressure.
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Ireland
The Horman Bill Conferees Reach Agreement
Washington dispatch reports that after a long session the conferees on the Anti-Polygamy bill have agreed on key differences. A further session will perfect the language before it is sent to the Senate. The draft omits a Board of Trustees to oversee Mormon property and revokes the Mormon Church charter. It also revokes the Mormon Immigration Society charter and redirects their assets to public schools. The President would appoint Probate Judges, with Senate confirmation. The bill includes the oath to the legal wife and removal of polygamists from registration lists.
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Washington
Senate
Housé
Mormon Church
United States
Mormon Immigration Society
Algo
Hoggin Eyes English Derby Ambition in 1888
New York reports Mr. Hoggin plans to send a large entry for the 1888 Derby and may travel to England to contest the blue ribbon turf. His forfeits could reach 3750 dollars even if no horse runs, while England weighs raising Derby stakes to rival Sandown Park’s Eclipse endowments.
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Youk
Sandown Park
England
Southern Pacific Freight and Passenger Traffic January Report
General Traffic Manager J. C. Stubbs reports January traffic for the Southern Pacific with freight at 945000 dollars, up 330000 from the previous January, passenger at 445000 dollars, down 6000, and miscellaneous at 140000 dollars, up 112000.
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J. C. Stubbs
Southern Pacific
President Receives 300 Applications for Railroad Commission
The President has received 300 applications seeking membership in the railroad commission under the Interstate Commerce bill. There are strong indications a majority of applicants may not meet the qualifications for the post.
Hill Favored by Democrats in PA and NJ Polls
The Herald reports polls of Pennsylvania and New Jersey legislatures show Hill as the Democrats' favorite and Blaine leading among Republicans in both states.
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the Herald
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Hill
Blaine
Ore in Eureka Consolidated raise shows variable width and high assays
Ore recently found in the up raise from the 1900 foot level at Eureka Consolidated varies in width from 1 inch to 2 feet and yields assays from 25 to 40 dollars per ton.
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Eureka
General F. E. Spinner Celebrates 85th Birthday in Jacksonville
General F. E. Spinner, famed for his signature on U.S. bank notes, marked his eighty fifth birthday in Jacksonville Florida on the 21st of last month. The event recalled his long service and notable role in American finance.
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F. E. Spinner
United States
Jacksonville
Fla
President Vetoes Bill for Dependent Pensions
The President vetoed the bill Providing for dependent pensions. A man who sent a substitute to the war naturally has a small opinion of veterans.
Cameron says Blaine nomination unblocked in Pennsylvania
Simon Cameron told a reporter on the eve of sailing for the Bermudas that no one in Pennsylvania stood in the way of Blaine's nomination in 1888.
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Simon Cameron
Bermudas
Pennsylvania
Blaine
Savage mine ore output and Ohio governor re election
About 60 tons ore are daily taken from the 600 foot level in the Savage mine and sent to the mill. Governor Foraker of Ohio has stated he will not be a candidate for re election.
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Savage
Foraker
Ohio
Byrom Returns From Reno On Hindley Ore Mission
W. W. Byrom returned from Reno where he investigated Hindley ore production. He says the Reno Reduction Works are nearer Peete than anything he has seen, according to the Lyon County News Reporter.
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W. W. Byrom
Reno
Peete
Lyon Co
Secretary Manning and the Cabinet Retirement Question
A New York gentleman close to Secretary Manning said there are reasons beyond health for his retirement from the Cabinet. He asserts Manning has been handicapped since becoming Treasury Secretary and faced opposition from the President on nearly all departmental policies. Manning supposedly wished to appoint Democrats, not Republicans under civil service rules, but the President objected, limiting Manning’s control over personnel.
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Washington
New York
Manning
The
Treasury
Department
The Mormon Question in Nevada
The San Francisco Bulletin notes Nevada proposes a constitutional amendment disfranchising polygamists and any group supporting it. It warns Mormon settlement and political influence could grow in Nevada, Idaho, and the Utah border area, risking Gentile control and state enforcement challenges.
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San Francisco Bulletin
Nevada
United States
Utah
Idaho
State Organization
Senator Stanford backs Swift for Interstate Commission
WashIndon Feb 11 Senator Stanford weighs Pacific coast pick for the Interstate Commission arguing a non veteran railroad hand would be best while praising Jobo F Swift for his study habit and affairs experience He says the President will hear his view before final decision Stanford also notes Carpenter Daggett or ex Judge McKee as leading Democratic contenders with a preference for Carpenter.
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WashIndon
Stanford
Interstate Commission
Jobo F. Swift
Pacific Coast
G. J. Carpenter
John Daggett
McKee
Stanford Favorg Carpenter
Lottery Ticket Dispute Over Dividing Winnings
Two Oroville residents bought a lottery ticket with an agreement to share winnings. One drew $5,000 and refused to divide after collecting the money. The suit failed as Judge Freer ruled that selling lottery tickets is illegal and the holder cannot be forced to disgorge.
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Oroville
Cal
Freer
Whitbeck Company Buys Vast Mexican Arizona Ranch Lands
Bunsox February 5. The Whitbeck Land and Cattle Company has acquired 260000 acres in Mexico and 20000 in Arizona to be used as cattle ranches. They plan to stock 11000 head of cattle and have spent several hundred thousand dollars on improvements.
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Bunsox
A. T
Whitbeck Land and Cattle Company
Mexico
Arizons
California land case affirms Brady homestead claim in Bodie district
Acting Secretary Muldrow of the Interior Department affirmed the General Land Office decision in Southern Pacific Railway Company v. Peter F. Brady. Brady made a Bodie California homestead entry. the railroad argued indemnity land withdrawal and lack of legal notice. The secretary rejected these defenses, upholding prior administration rulings.
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Wasmmatox
Muldrow
Interior Department
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Peter F. Brady
Dion
General Land Office
Brady
Bodie Land District
California
Toighe Railway Company
Land Office
Grady
Secretary of the Interior
Consolidation proposal in California Nevada survey role
Holman and Randall push a clause in the Appropriation bill to merge California and Nevada under one Surveyor General. Henley warned against the new legislation while Holman pleaded to let it pass as a money saver. The provision is likely to be struck out as unlawful new legislation.
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Wasarorox
Holman
Randall
California
Nevada
House
Henley
The Next President in 1888 Preference Notes
The World prints the favored presidential candidates for 1888 from New Jersey and Pennsylvania lawmakers. Hill leads New Jersey with 17, Cleveland at 1? The text shows Blaine as Republican favorite with 91 of 28? In Pennsylvania Cleveland leads among Senators and Assembly, Hull small in Senate but strong in House. Ex-Collector Robertson predicts Blaine nomination and election, with cross party support growing.
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New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Hill
Cleveland
Blaine
Hull
Senate
House
Lincoln
Sherman
Robertson
Inter-State Bill Provisions Put Into Practice
The Board of Railroad Commissioners ruled under the new Inter-State Commerce act against discrimination in haul distance. The Chicago Burlington and Quincy was charging Iowa $180 per ton to move coal to the Asylum for the Poor and $125 per ton to the Deaf and Dumb Asylum twenty miles farther. Commissioners recommend equal short and long haul charges and note such provisions will be added to state legislation.
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Drs Marxes
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Chicago, Burlington and Quiny
Lucas County
Glenwood
Council Bluffs
Dakota's Case Highlights Strong School System for Union Speech
A report from the Pablo Instruction Superintendent cites Dakota Territory with 3905 schools and 5055 teachers. Last year teachers’ wages totaled 691000 dollars and permanent school property is valued at 2990000 dollars, underscoring a robust educational infrastructure. The territory compares favorably with many states in schools and staffing, reinforcing a Republican lean while Democrats oppose statehood.
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Dakota
Tohde
Pablo
Arkansas
Maryland
Connecticut
Newire
New Jersey
South Carolina
Florida
Ools
California
State University praise in Austin Reveille editorial
The Austin Reveille commends a 30 000 appropriation to the State University at Reno as a needed boon from legislators. It argues statewide support for higher education, urges curriculum expansion, and praises Regents while urging growth beyond a Normal School, associating education with civic progress and enlightened citizens.
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Austin Reveille
State University
Reno
California
Bacon
Nevada Wants Inter State Commerce Bill Enacted
The President has signed the Inter State Commerce Bill, making it law. Nevada hopes for fair freight charges and asks for a Pacific Coast appointee to the Commission to avoid bias toward California merchants and ensure Nevada gains from the measure. The piece criticizes slow Nevada legislative action and notes past railroad influence and unaccounted funds.
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House of Representatives
U. S. Senate
Central Pacific
French
Stanford
Senate
Nevada
San Francisco
Battle Mountain
Pacific Coast
Colorado
California
Congress
Carson Appeal Reports Road Franchise Passage in House
The bill granting a road franchise through southern Nevada faced heavy opposition but passed the House yesterday with only three dissenting votes. Pike and Craig spoke in favor, arguing the measure would greatly benefit the state. Rice supported railroad interests for Lincoln County and won decisively.
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Carson
Nevada
Pike
Craig
Rice
Liscoln County
Memories of Washoe mining fights in Comstock days
A historic Nevada tale recalls violent and comic claim battles on the Comstock era. A Gold Hill clash between Bullion and 420 companies led to orchestrated shaft tampering, a dramatic timber bulkhead, and a near explosion avoided by timely cable hoisting and a warned fuse.
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Nevada
Comstock
Golden
Builion
Gold Hill
Folke
J. M. Walker
Johnny Cranny
Hale & Norcross
Ballion
Folka
Walker
Sam Owens
Bam Owens
Hela
Miners Battle Jumpers At Aurora Claim Injunction Clash
In early Aurora Nevada, jumpers seized a claim and faced miners who fled with an improvised injunction. The owners answered with a quicksilver flask loaded with powder and missiles, rolling it down the slope to deter the intruders. A fiery blast drove the jumpers from the tunnel mouth.
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Aurora
Esmeralia County
Nevada
H-1
Kern County
California
Western National Bank rise in New York capital plan
The San Francisco Bulletin reports the contemplated resignation of two Treasury Department heads to join a New York bank project named Western National with initial capital of 3 million dollars. Mapping named president, Jordan will be active cashier with Blankenhorn as assistant. May startup planned amid possible later expansion to 5 million.
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Treasury Department
New York
Western National
Jordan
Manning
Tiid National
Albany
Mapping
New Bank
Jorden Vies Provident
Aa Manning
Blankenhorn
Wertero National
Mr. Jordan
A.A. Wyman
Omaha National Bank
Omaha
John Jay Knox
United States Comptroller
National Bank of the Republic of New York
Henry W. Cannon
Hhis
Cleveland
Caubier
Knox
National Bank of the Republic
Garfield
T. L. James
Lincoln National Bank of
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