05 Jul 1884
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1884
Page
1
The notice outlines subscription rates for the Nevada State Journal, published Saturdays, with terms by C. Powning. One year by mail costs 82.50, six months cost 2. Deliveries to Reno by carrier are 50 cents per month. No paper forwarded by mail unless paid in advance.
The Pacific Coast delegation to the Chicago Convention strives for a boom but lacks a unified aim and candidate. Dissension in Nevada and California, withdrawal of Tilden, and Irish World opposition weaken the Democrats while Republicans unite. Noted anecdotes include General Logan’s marital status and vain forecasts by party sages. Financial data shows debt reduction and mint coinage figures. Reno lawyer Lake’s will questioned after his death.
An interview with former collector Wicker of Florida claims Cuba could be bought for a high price. Spanish embassies seek facts to set a price, with negotiations likely if Congress adjourns July 5. In U S tariff talks, Democrats aim for a calm platform endorsing tariff revision without radical declarations.
Wool freight rates provoke complaints from sheep owners linking San Francisco charges to eastern ports. Rates vary by destination and wool value, with much higher costs to Boston New York and Philadelphia. Dated notices discuss mint history and political travel, plus a Genoa Fourth of July plan and Parker's Ginger Tonic claim.
Washington reports relay an AP telegram showing General Tom Clunie and California delegates backing Charles A. Dana. California ranks differ in views with Henley predicting Cleveland likely to be nominated, while Cassidy and Budd propose McDonald Slocum, Hancock, or Rosecrans. Tully and Glascock split on favoring Cleveland, McDonald, or corbization, with Rosecrans cautious about citing a strong ticket. Nearby, Wallaixetoux notes House adjourns after eight hour bill debate amid mixed support. many members avoid firm votes.
Ex Governor Horatio Seymour discusses Democratic options for the 1884 nomination and New York state dynamics. He endorses Governor Cleveland as the wisest choice for Chicago, notes Flowers’ energy, and observes Cleveland’s broad support across party lines amid Republican weakness in New York.
The White House has been overrun for two weeks by applicants for office as Senators and Representatives flood the President with listening sessions and friendly importunities.
The Philadelphia Press reports Sargent's banquet with guests including Minister Lowell Joseph Hatton Commodore Santvoord Bruce Jay the sculptor ex Mayor Hall and J P Bigelow The principal toast avoided politics and Berlin talk while praising England and America Sargent hoped the German Chancellor shared calm views A likely early ratification meeting in New York or Philadelphia may show Republican ticket support A White House denial dismissed a Curtis Independence tale as untrue
Members of Silver State Lodge Wadsworth and Nevada Lodge Reno Knights of Honor and many guests celebrated the 11th anniversary at Arcademe Hall Reno The evening featured an opening ode organ solo dramatic reading remarks songs recitations and dancing An ample lunch followed and guests praised the program Conkling will not participate in the coming campaign and plans to stay abroad most of the summer noting he will not engage in politics again
Articles from Winnemucca to Elko praise ex Governor John H. Kinkead as Governor of Alaska. They note his mining background, imply potential income from investments, credit his nomination to Senator Jones, and state Nevada’s citizens and press endorse the appointment as merited and fitting for the state’s administration.
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