Windom Opium Bill Praised for Suppressing Trade
The Journal backs Senator Windom's opium control bill as a strong move against the narcotic trade among Chinese and others. It recalls British action in 1840s and argues for prohibiting import and sale of opium both in the United States and China, with penalties for violators. It asserts the measure could curb the current nefarious traffic and supports enforcing restrictions.
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Ogden Pilot
William Windom
Minnesota
United States Senate
Telegraph
Great Britain
England
China
Canton
Windom
United States
Melarkey bill sparks carious bets on Senate action
The Carson Appeal notes uncertainty after Assembly passage of the Melarkey bill. It warns the monopoly may fight in U.S. courts or evade provisions. If law takes effect, rates shift. six-cent rate per ton per mile proposed for some goods but boosts for beef lumber ores and products, while luxuries rise beyond proposed rates. The piece urges Senate scrutiny of classifications and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
Assembly
Senate
U. S
Senator Jones Pushes Mail Route and Pensions Measures
In a Friday morning Senate memorial, Senator Jones urged establishing a mail route from El Dorado to San Bernardino, Cal, increasing surveyors pay, and granting Mexican War veterans pensions. The Albany Evening Journal notes General Grant’s recent actions advancing a U. S. Mexico reciprocity treaty.
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Jones
Senate
el Dorado
San Bernardino
Cal
Albany Evening Journal
Grant
United States
Mexico
James Brown Sells Fine Nevada Ranch to Russell and Bradley
James Brown disposed of his stock ranch between Battle Mountain and Tuscarora to Russell and Bradley. The sale price was doubtless large, as the range is one of the finest in Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brown
Battle Mountain
Tuscarora
Russell & Bradley
Nevada
Ireland Deliverance and American Aid Debate
An editorial argues that Irish famine relief via American contributions fails to deliver independence and prosperity, noting emigration and misgovernment as causes. It praises American generosity and urges focusing aid on immediate needs and resettling Irish into the United States for opportunity. The piece also notes political patronage in Michigan, a brief Colorado Senate election, and funeral pallbearers for ex-Governor Morgan with Arthur and Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
America
United States
Evergreen Isle
Americs
England
Treland
Bill Aims to Tax Railroad Lands and Settle Land Grants
A long historical note describes a push to compel Union Pacific and Central Pacific and other railroads to pay survey and patent costs on lands donated to them. A December Senate report from Van Wyck proposes quit claim of lands not yet patented, with U S claims preserved for costs. The measure cites about one million acres escaping taxation and critiques Supreme Court rulings on land grants and mortgages.
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Union Pacific
Central Pacific
Congress
van Wyck
Senate
Committee On Public Lands
United States
Supreme Court
A Careless Clerk Delays State Board of Equalization Bill
The State Board of Equalization bill failed in the Assembly due to an error by Chief Clerk Dick Thomas. The measure had 21 votes but McBurney was marked negative, and the mistake was not found in time to secure a two thirds reconsideration. A Senate copy could be introduced again in the Assembly for passage and return to the Senate. There is time to enact the good law if pursued.
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State Board of Equalization
Assembly
Dick Thomas
McBurney
Senate
Assembly Debates Bill On Corporate Consolidation In 1884
In the Assembly on February 13 Bell of Nye introduces a bill titled An Act to provide for the consolidation of domestic and certain foreign corporations. The Springfield Republican praises George F Edmunds as best suited to unite the Republican party in 1884. San Francisco reports the death of Mrs Wheeler in Massachusetts on January 17, wife of Wheeler, condemned for strangling his sister in law Adela J Tillson.
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Bell of
Nye
Springfield Republican
Edmund
George F. Edmunds
Republican Party
San Francisco
Massachusetts
Wheeler
Adela J. Tillson
General Sherman to host notable dinner party this season
General Sherman plans a dinner party for several personal friends described as the finest of the season and likely the last he will give as General of the Army. Hawthorne property values are rising rapidly with weekly doubles, as lots once $50 now fetch about $200.
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Sherman
Ex Governor Morgan died in New York City at 1811 birth year noted
Ex Governor Edwin D. Morgan, born 1811 in Connecticut, died in New York City on the evening of the 14th. His rise began as Hartford City Council member and included roles as Alderman, Immigration Commissioner, State Senator, Governor of New York, and U.S. Senator. A major Republican figure and large campaign donor, he built wealth in war contracts and Texas bonds. He mentored President Arthur, who later offered a Cabinet post.
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Edwin D. Morgan
New York City
Connecticut
New York
Hartford
Conn
Republican National Committee
United States
Morgan
United States Senate
R. B. Fenton
Fenton
Texas
Arthur
Garfield
President pro tem: Senate may avoid extra session
Republican senators discuss avoiding an extra Senate session at the end of the current Congress. If Mr. Davis stays until March 4 he could be replaced. many expect Davis to resign days earlier if a successor can be elected smoothly. Mahone’s vote may be pivotal if Democrats contest the pro tem choice.
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Senate
Davis
Mahone
Mr. Mahone
Water Rates Reduced by San Francisco Supervisors
The San Francisco Call reports the Water Committee's recommendation leading to a 37 percent rate cut for residents starting July 1, reducing city water revenue from 1,325,049 to 921,209 dollars. Shipping will pay regular rates, ending the bay water monopoly and boosting port commerce. The note includes a Footlight caption about low wages on the Comstock and coolie labor.
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San Francisco Call
Boards of Supervisors
Water Committee
Tte
Thhe Water Company
The Prairie Blizzard That Struck Hancock Minn
A farmer recounts a deadly prairie blizzard near Hancock Minnesota. The storm roared in within minutes, driving horses to dash through darkness toward home. The couple sheltered in a barn tunnel and later tunneled back to the house, surviving after three days and nights with relentless snow piling between house and barn. Three locals were lost, including a woman who perished attempting to reach a sick neighbor. Her body was found in the spring.
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Hancock
Minn
Detroit
No Indictment in James B. E. Anderson Killing
Eureka grand jury, after instruction by Judge Bives, decided unanimously not to indict George J. Reck in the death of James B. E. Anderson. The DA Garber presented all obtainable facts and evidence was thoroughly considered.
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Eureka
Bives
James BE. Anderson
George J. Reck
Garber
Blizzard Grips Sate and Northwest Railroads Delayed
A St. Paul dispatch reports a fierce blizzard occupying the Sate and Northwest regions. The thermometer dropped 50 degrees since morning as snow and winds caused delays and rail blockades across lines.
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St. Paul
Albion Mine Attached for Sixty Eight Dollars
The Albion mine has been attached by a miner for sixty eight dollars. The Eureka banks refuse to cash Albion checks but take them for collection.
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Albion
Eureka
Thomas Renominated as Secretary of Utah Territory
Arthur L. Thomas, the present Secretary, has been renominated by the President for Secretary of Utah Territory.
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Arthur L. Thomas
Utah Territory
Passion Play prep completes at New York theater
Preparations for the Passion Play in New York are complete and the theater is finished in every respect. A Missouri bill seeks a minimum state saloon fee of 200 dollars and a town license minimum of 400 dollars. Senator Pendleton may move to dismiss a civil service commissioner and appoint a friend from Ohio. Freight shipments from California overland in January totaled about 6,200 tons, split between Central Pacific and Southern Pacific. Jay Gould plans a world tour starting mid summer, staying two years, visiting the Mediterranean and regions including Italy, Greece, Egypt, India, China, Japan, and possibly Australia. Wall Street millionaires’ mortality prompts heirs to hasten estates liquidations amid weak market.
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New York
Missouri
Pendleton
Civil Service Commission
Ohio
California
Central Pacific
Southern Pacific
Jay Gould
Mediterranean
Italy
Greece
Egypt
India
China
Japan
Australia
New York Morning
Wall Street
Moses Taylor
George ‘Osgood
Clark
W. E. Dodge
Governor Morgan
Sawdust usage idea gains push after Legislation defeat
Discussion shifts from banning sawdust in the Truckee river to making pulp for moulded articles and bricks. The Enter prise suggests creating bricks from compacted dust or using it with coal screenings and tar as cement. Developments anticipate mills supplying ready sawdust to meet future demand.
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Sierras
Truckee
California
Nevada
Sacramento
Mining News Briefs From Tuscarora and Sierra County
The Mining News reports improving ore yields at Tuscarora mines with Grand Prize water flow easing and Belle Isle and Independence showing promising development. Navajo bullion production remains steady and a North Belte Isle crosscut may access new ground. Grand Prize Argen ta mill repairs proceed slowly amid work depth plans and Sierra County wages spark frontier controversy as Marguerite mine managers face salary cuts. Busanville sees heavy landslides and water shortages threaten stock ranges.
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Tuscarora
Grand Prize
Belle Isle
Elko Con
Belte Isle
Mormons Crowding Over Muddy Nevada Farmland
A VPiocha Record correspondent notes Mormons are migrating from Utah and buying ranches from Gentiles in St Thomas and Overtown Nevada. They are described as industrious and capable managers, with fertile soil, abundant crops, alfalfa, and stock. The piece predicts Mormons may soon dominate the valley if Gentiles do not act.
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Vpiocha
Utah
California
Logan
Nevada
Wells Bill Bundles Nevada Revenue Reform
Carson Appeal notes a Wells measure designed to fund state government by equitable tax distribution, closing fraud loopholes and shielding small taxpayers. The bill, praised for assembling multiple needed provisions, passed the Assembly unanimously and aims to tighten public money handling across counties.
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Carson
Wells
Sidue
Nevada
Nevada Reclamation Plan Aims to Convert Desert Lands
A Nevada Senate bill proposes a five member reclamation board including the Governor and Surveyor General to study and promote irrigation of public lands. It envisions canals drawing water from the Truckee River for the Lemmon Spanish and Warm Spring valleys, with future use of artesian wells likely.
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Nevada
Darker
Senate
Trockee
Lemmon
Washoe County
Wagon Accident Ends in Serious Injury to Messenger
Eunexa Feb 17 Eugene Blair once with Wells Fargo & Co messenger service, Bristol Bristol county, suffered a severe injury last Tuesday when run over by a wagon loaded with wood. At last report recovery seemed unlikely and condition remained grave.
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Eunexa
Euugene Blair
Wells, Fargo & Co
Bristol
Lincoln County
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Co. C. Powning
TLAWS
Reno
SA Perl
Michigan
S. S. Baily
Legislative Committee
Ferry
A. B. Turner
Grand Rapids Eagle
Hubbell
Nathan Church
The
Grand Rapids Times
Colorado
Railroad Land Grante
Stan Wych
Hawthorne
Comstock
A& Western Blizzard
Reck
Tee
Sierra County
Sierra City
Truckee Republican
Boston
Marguerite
Bawston
Busanville
Bufo Nevaiin
Levenun Bild
Desert
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