Dakota Tariff Reform Faction Fights and Civil Service Reform
The article reports a heated Senate clash over Dakota statehood and tariff reforms, noting Tate of Maine opposition, Hale’s stance, and prospects for Republican unity. It also covers Civil Service Reform progress, presidential signature timing, departmental rules, and a bitter Speakership contest among Carlisle Blackburn Cox Randall Hewitt affiliates. The piece mentions Nevada desert land questions, Central Pacific grants, and Masons events in Hawaii with extensive ceremonial detail.
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Waspindoy
Dakota
Senate
Tate
Maine
Togalls
Kuinsis
Hale
Wi Hale
Senate Finance Committee
Tariff Commission
Senate Divince Committee
House
Pendleton Inn
George William Curtis
Civil Service
United States
Treasury
Tolger
House Committee On Appropriations
Carlisle
Blackburn
Cox
Randall
Plelishle 180 Proprietor Terms ofSubscription
The notice outlines subscription terms for a newspaper. One year by mail costs $2 50 with six months at $1 23. Deliverer by carrier in Reno charges monthly rates. paper sent by mail only if advance payment is made. LP Fisher, Advertising Agent, Merchants Exchange, San Francisco, authorized to receive advertisements for the paper’s columns.
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Austin Reveille
Powning
Congress
Nevada
Hobart
Reno
Fisher Advertising Agent
Merchants Exchange
San Francisco
Westersifids Prison Bill Promotes Convict Labor Plan
Senator Westerfield advances a bill to finish the State Prison at Reno using convict labor and felled stone from Carson. Officials estimate cost savings could drop the price from 50 000 to about 47 000 with potential annual reductions. advocates say Reno farming land could aid costs, while keeping the state’s overall burden low.
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Westerfield
Reno
Carson
California
Nevada
Ikeno
Proper Place Assemblyman Pike Bill Seeks Prison Control
Assemblyman Pike proposes placing the State Prison and related matters under the Board of State Prison Commissioners with constitutional alignment. The bill consolidates offices to save about $4,000 yearly, shifts Clerk duties to the Deputy Warden, and makes the Captain of the Guard perform tasks previously done by the Commissioner. It is urged as sound policy and economy and favored for enactment.
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Assemblyman
Pike
Board of State Prison Commissioners
Republican National Committee sets convention delegate rules
The Republican National Committee apportions the next National Convention to four delegates at large per state and two per congressional district, with district and state conventions to select delegates by popular vote or district conventions. Territory and DC receive two delegates each. notices of contests and hearings set, and a broad call inviting all citizens supporting labor, home industries, education, fair ballots, and human rights to back the nominees.
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Republican National Committee
District of Columbia
National Committee
Washington
Chandler
Debts and Interest Under Scrutiny in Public Debate
The Sacramento Bee reports a heated public debate over national debt and interest, urging citizens to support debt reduction while opposing bankers and bond holders. It notes substantial monthly reductions, forecasts further cuts, and argues for preserving popular currency while shrinking the mortgage on farms.
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Sacramento Bee
Otha
Congress
Congress in Session Lacks Action on Carson Buildings
Congress has been in session for nearly two months with no notable moves on government buildings in Carson. Representative Cassidy urges members to step up and address the issue.
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Congress
Carson
Cassidy
Central Pacific plans routes through Nevada tease expansion
The Sacramento Bee cites the Modoc Independent claiming large railroad material is arriving at Wadsworth for a branch north to Dees Oregon. It notes a spring start for construction and suggests a parallel east of the Sierras from Galton or Mohave toward Eastern Oregon to connect with the Southern line, potentially moving Eastern Oregon wheat to New Orleans at comparable rates to California grain.
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Nevada
Central Pacific
Sacramento Bee
Modoc
Wadsworth
Dees
Oregon
Central and Southern Pacifc
Sierras
Galton
Mohave
Independent
New Orleans
California
Galvester News on Texas size and borders plan
The Galvester News argues Texas should absorb Arkansas and major parts of Louisiana to create a more coherent commonwealth. It supports keeping Mississippi River as the eastern boundary and prefers Louisiana east of the river to join Mississippi, not Texas. The piece frames political integration as beneficial for all involved states.
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Galvester News
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Denver Yosemite and Pacific Railway Near Utah Border
The Salt Lake Herald reports a broad gauge Denver to San Francisco railroad named the Denver Yosemite and Pacific Railway. It would enter Utah near Salina and exit on the county's western line. Surveyors are in the field, backed by heavy Eastern capitalists, aiming rapid construction to serve Southern Utah and Southeastern Nevada mining camps with minimal route deviation.
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The
Salt Lake Herald
Denver
San Francisco
Yosemite
Crocker Sees Chinese Labor Need Growing in California
Charles Crocker in New York discusses the Southern Pacific extension to New Orleans and predicts strong labor demand in California. He cites applications for transporting laborers from the South to California, needed for vineyards and cotton fields as California’s expansion continues. He argues the Chinese must come to meet cheaper labor needs amid immigration restrictions.
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Charles Crocker
New York
New Orleans
Southern Pacific Sud
California
A Swell Dinner Party At Washington
A fragmentary report suggests General Buale hosted a dinner for Charles Crocker in Washington last Thursday evening. Attendees allegedly included Grant, Sherman, Attorney General Brew ster, Logw Oameron of Pennsylvania, Latley and Ville, Rinsom the Russian Minister, de stitve Commissioner Long dudge Siodison Colonel byi Tinston Bale and Gena J. Johns.
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Buale
Charles Crocker
Washington
Grant
Sherman
Brewster
Logw Oameron
Pennsylvania
Latley and
Ville
Curbiform
Rinsom
Destitve
Long Dudge Siodison
Byi Tinston Bale
Gena J. Johns
Navy yard closings questioned by funding limits
Reading OCR style note suggests a claim that by March 1 the navy yards may close due to deficient appropriations leaving only New York Look, Norfolk, Washington and Mare Island Cal yards still operating. The sentence hints at widespread closures contingent on budget actions.
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New Look
Norfolk
Washington
Mare Island
Cal
Stock Horses Purchase Intent Reaches Thousand Head
Mr L I Hosgle of Tuscalora receives a letter from Haskell and Walliams of Fellis Wyor ing Territory expressing desire to buy a thousand head of stock horses ages from yearlings upward. Hosgle believes with some effort the demand can be met.
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L I Hosgle
Tuscalora
Haskell & Walliams
Fellis Wyoring Terriiory
Hogle
Confederate stamp on registered Savannah letter sparks interest
Uncle Sam mail to Savannah, Georgia carried a 110 cent Confederate stamp bearing ex President Davis. The registered letter, sent by a Wiregrass merchant, survived post offices and reached its destination. James Gordon Bennett Jr’s New York Telegram is valued at $2,000,000 with 55 000 circulation and 5 percent return. General and Mrs Grant are in Washington and praised for non political stance, endearing themselves to the public.
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Uncle Sams
Svannah
Georgia
Davis
Wiregrass
United States
Gath
Cincinnati Enquirer
New York Telegram
Favorite Prescription Praise From Amanda K Ennis
Amanda K from Ennis Falton Michigan reports seven years of illness with a year bedridden, thanking Dr R V Prexer of Buffalo New York for relief from a Favorite Prescription after taking one bottle allowed her to be about the house.
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Ahen
R V Prexer
Buffalo
Dean Sun
Amanda K
Ennis Falton
Mich
State Senate Rejects Appointments Amid Political Turmoil
In a sharp political move the California Senate rejected several gubernatorial picks linking to a broader dispute between Democracy and Republicanism factions. The Nevada Reports note administrative changes and a push to localize fiscal handling, with funds to remain in state custody.
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California State Senate
Guv Perkins
Democracy
Republicanism
University Regents Change and Funding Debate
The Legislature selects two new regents for the University amid debate over funding and autonomy. Supporters argue for steady support with adequate funds to maintain the institution, while opponents warn against underfunding and insist on financial prudence. The piece notes the university’s reliance on state and federal law and emphasizes preserving its operations without starvation by budget cuts.
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Giucilmire
la Giscn
United States
Sunday Dives and Dives of the City’s Vice Hub
A Sacramento paper recounts a San Francisco Sunday visit to dives and low resort spots near Kearny and Buckingham Palace. It documents a youth presence, gambling, dancing, and “religious exercises” as part of a deemed corrupt scene with prostitutes, liquor, and alleged moral decay.
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Sacramento Rescue
San Fancisco
League
Buckingham Palace
Sacramento
Thin City
Trnscopal
Oakland
Ministerial Union of
San Francisco
Vanety
Hearns
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