Nevada Interview Highlights Railroads and Politics
A Washington Critic interview with Mr Powning covers Nevada rail plans from Carson & Colorado to lines linking Eureka to Utah and Reno to Southern Oregon. He argues new roads could free Nevada from Central and Union Pacific rates, boosting commerce and state development amid currency debates and election prospects.
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Garfield death halts Surveyor General move to Reno
The Gazette argues that President Garfield’s death stalled moving the Surveyor General’s office to Reno. It questions whether, had Garfield lived, the Gazette editor might have been appointed to the Chinese mission and implies a different career path.
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Carson Mint Bias Exposed and Calls for Reform
A Nevada letter condemns the Carson mint's intermittent operations and accuses Director Burchard of steering bullion to San Francisco to profit the mint clique. It urges President Arthur to remove Burchard and for Senator Jones to press action, citing government losses and state injustice.
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Communism of the Right Hand Declares Trade Coal Ring Critique
The U F Post notes rising communist ideas and criticizes coal rings in Cincinnati politics. It argues trade combinations threaten the public, compares to England’s corner laws, and urges public control to prevent price manipulation and piracy. It discusses liberty, license, and changing views on legitimate trade amid evolving anti-trust sentiment.
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Wheat Gamble Foe San Francisco Brokers
The speaker denounces San Francisco stock brokers for shifting from mining shares to wheat, warning it will fuel gambling and raise grain charges. He urges California farmers to block shipments or prevent brokers from handling wheat, noting many loading points exist away from the city.
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Tariff for Borax and Nevada Minerals Urged
A letter argues for a tariff of four to seven cents per pound on borax to protect American producers. It notes Nevada deposits in barren basins and rail access limits, and cites sulfur in Humboldt County with Sicily imports hurting home industry. The writer also seeks protection for soda ash and salts against low-priced English imports and urges congressional action.
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Full Weight Demand for California Fruit and Goods
Local dealers report California fruit shipments consistently underweight with grapes, beans, and butter often missing net weights. Freight also charged at full weight, raising prices and reducing demand. The piece urges California farmers to improve packing and honesty to restore consumer confidence.
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Lat Ua
Readjuster Governor Veto Shakes Monopoly Consolidation
An exchange derides consolidation as a dangerous power and notes Virginia's new Readjuster Governor vetoes a bill to ratify a major railroad merger. The piece warns Northern states and urges stringent laws against pool agreements and consolidation to protect the public interest.
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Art preservative proves its value in editorial feuds
A critic notes that preserving art also preserves memory in a clash between the Chronicle and the Alta. The Chronicle reuses old Alta material, recycling sharp personal jabs at Sargent. The writer compares dredging old papers for editorials to bringing love letters into court in a breach of promise case.
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Missionary replies to decollette dress joke at party
A gentleman hosted a party for a distinguished missionary just back from field work. Hosts warned guests their fashion might shock the reverend, who replied he had spent ten years among the savages. Also notes receipt of the Tribune Almanac for 1882 by Tribune Association New York.
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James A. Wilmot
Lancaster
Dunville Road
Sarah Gorham
Indianapolis
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Montan gold output and congressional session notes
The compilation reports Montanan bullion output nearing 10 million dollars for 1881, with other items noting four thousand bills presented to Congress. It records resignations and deaths including ex Governor Bullock and ex-Judge McKenzie, mentions postal rate debates, political races in Iowa, and a Salem pear tree dating back to 1628 with continued bearing fruit.
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Ex Congress Daggett Denies Ministerial Appointment
Ex Congress Daggett of Nevada denies being named Minister to the Court of Kalakaua noting Washington offers of diplomacy were declined. He warns railroad interests will rue the day they crossed him, vowing to resume work at his desk and prove their power over him is limited.
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Kalakaua
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Daily Report
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Dan
Wayne County
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Ex Governor McCormick Buys 16000 Acres in Colima
Ex Governor B C McCormick buys 16000 acres on the Pacific coast of Mexico in Colima and plans a large scale coffee operation. He already has 40000 trees bearing and will plant 12000 annually for four years. The state will remit all duty on coffee and all land taxes for ten years to encourage the industry.
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Colima
Pacific
Mexico
Cone buys land from Central Pacific in California
The California Railroad Commissioner for the Southern District, J. 8. Cone, purchased a large tract from the Central Pacific Railroad. Critics suggest a possible link between the land deal and commission votes, while Cone is noted as a longtime ally of the railroad. The piece also notes various humorous and historical asides about journalism, theater, and printing in the United States.
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Ill Earl John Kelly and other 19th century items
Wednesday's Daily Journal reports Tammany boss John Kelly is very ill. Other items include the deaths of Mrs Sothern in London and Major Cathcart in New York. News notes disasters, trials, smallpox spread in multiple cities, and political moves across the country.
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The Accident Wave and Rail Disasters Across States
The article recalls Buckle’s idea of an accident wave where three deadly rail crashes follow one another. It cites a Hudson River Railroad disaster last Thursday, a collision near Elkhart Indiana between Baltimore and Ohio and Lake Shore trains on Friday, and a fast Pennsylvania train wreck near Chicago yesterday.
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Sherman defense mocked by critics in Congress opening blast
The piece mocks Democratic attacks on John Sherman as petty larceny and reveals the House's push for a committee inquiry. It notes the speakers' embarrassment as the alleged “Smelling Committee” probes Sherman, finds no fault in his Treasury tenure, and dismisses key witness charges. It criticizes mid dle age bigotry in San Francisco Monitor editorials and thanks Geo. W. Cassidy for a Congressional Directory copy.
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