Nevada in 1884 Outlook for mining and farming growth
The Nevada State Journal reflects on a coming era from bedrock reform in mining to stable wealth in agriculture and stock raising. It notes Nevada’s past gold and silver yields, the Cometack output, and forecasts a year with up to ten million dollars in mineral production while land sales rise and farming gains momentum. It highlights Nevada’s climate, education, religion, and political freedom as drivers of a prosperous future.
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Nevada
Old Senator Thurman Caricatured in Columbia Meeting
A soured review of Senator Thurman after his retirement and defeat at the Democratic Convention. The piece mocks his remarks at a Columbia ratification, calling him irascible and out of touch, and questions his critique of the Electoral Commission of 1877. It contrasts his past support with current accusations of partisanship and labels some of his statements as extreme.
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Thurman
Columbia
Senate
Aeven
Mr. Thurman
Hayes
Blaine Letter Scrutiny by Democratic Papers Traced
Democrats struggle to interpret Blaine’s letter and may label it unconstitutional. The Kentuck Mining Company will pay the annual monthly dividend of 10. Der share on the 21st.
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Blaine
Kentuck Mining Company
Irish-American vote shifts as Blaine row widens
The piece denounces Democratic papers for misrepresenting Blaine over Irish policy. It argues Blaine, as secretary of state, could not publicly answer every letter or engage in foreign-diplomatic improvisation. It condemns Examiner style rhetoric and praises Irish-Americans for recognizing Democratic distortions and demanding real policy gains.
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Blaine
Freemans Journal of Dublin
Irish World
Democratic Party
ABC
McSweeney
San Francisco
Ireland
Irish Land League
New York State
England
Lowell
Biniie
Great Britain
Congressman Robinson
New York
Mrs. Partingtons
The
Democracy
San Francisco Spars O'Donnell Leprosy and Travel Plan
Editorial notes San Francisco officials and public press opposed Dr. O'Donnell moving two Chinese lepers east for exhibition. After warnings and talks, the plan shifted so O'Donnell travels alone while San Francisco bears the lingering leprosy issue, leaving the city briefly relieved of his presence.
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San Francisco
O'Donnell
East
One Dollar Assessment Hailed by Greenback Delegates
In San Francisco Post notes a Greenback Convention levy of one dollar per delegate. Each delegate displayed a large silver dollar as payment, with many expressing reluctance to part with the coin amid the event in the city.
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S. F. Post
Mugwumps and Dudes Professors in Public Controversy
A long critical essay mocks college professors from Eastern colleges for claiming superior political knowledge. It argues their theories lack practical grasp of current events, ridicules their detachment from the real world, and condemns reliance on books over lived experience.
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California University
Cleveland Cabinet Selections Spark Reno Dissatisfaction
The party states the cabinet picks caused ill feeling among Reno Democrats left out. It urges restraint, notes there are few offices, and says a second list of qualified applicants will be published soon for all Democrats who can prove their suitability for key posts.
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Cleveland
Reno
Describes Governor Cleveland’s Tall Stout Figure and Continental Style
A friend portrays Governor Cleveland as a tall, over two hundred pound, 47 year old bachelor with dark brown hair and keen eyes. He is curt and brusque in manner, respected as an old Continental politician, and seen as a strong, brave, and honest leader descended from forefathers who founded the Republic.
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Cleveland
Republic
Independent dutes in session in New York platform debate
The independent dutes meet in New York to craft a platform and aid the Democratic ticket. The Convention Chairman says no charges against Blaine’s private character and notes no clear issue between parties, focusing on candidate fitness. The platform’s tone is anticipated as overly sweet and vague on the Now and Whence themes.
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New York
Blaine
Central Pacific to bore for water in Nevada lands
The Central Pacific Railroad Company plans to start boring for water on its Nevada lands to test the feasibility of obtaining a sufficient irrigation and grazing supply. One well will be sunk near Wadsworth, and wells on cattle ranges will increase land value and support more stock.
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Central Pacific Railroad Company
Nevada
Wadsworth
Death of James P Brown in Churchill Co
The July 1884 Churchill Notes report the drowning of James P Brown while crossing the Old River near his home. Witness Daniel Somers saw him fall and the horse reach shore. Brown, a respected former sheriff, vanished and the body was not recovered. Also covered are county business, court actions, and political notes, highlighting local leadership and party strength for Blaine and Logan.
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Straitwater
Ep. Jovsnan
James P. Brown
Churchill Co
Old River
Daniel Somers
Brown
Mr. Brown
Board of County Commissioners
A. Doane
J. B. Cambers
Stillwater
District Court
J.H. Williams
Irish Room for Blame Executive report from The Star
A column reports on the Irish American Republican League executive committee chaired by A L Morrison of New Mexico. The closed door meeting framed a partisan campaign plan to rally the Irish vote, invoking Irish lineage of national leaders and proposing a Cincinnati convention in September to unite Irish voters for November.
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The
Star
Kelly
Irish-American Republican League
A. L. Morrison
New Mexico
Republican Party
Sheridan
Blaine
Logan
Legae
Cincinnati
Prohibition Rumor Ties Dr McDonald to Campaign Funds
The Prohibition movement hints at former vinegar bitters magnate Dr R H McDonald as a potential heir Presidential candidate due to a rumored one million dollar contribution. The report is deemed implausible, noting McDonald’s wealth from vinegar bitters and accusing the movement of compromising principles for funds. It portrays McDonald as a temperance crank and suggests he may be used as a dupe.
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R.H. McDonald
McDonald
Political sparring over Blaine letters and Mulligan issues
The piece condemns Democrats mugwumps and other critics for attacking Blaine with mudslinging while avoiding direct answers about the Mulligan letters and Star Route frauds. It argues that only deceptive attack is the opposition’s tool, and even reputable papers resort to it out of desperation.
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Blaine
Mulligan
the Law, Times and Past
Condition of President Lincoln s Grave
A Springfield Illinois monument report to Inter Ocean raises alarms over Lincoln tomb upkeep. It details rotten inner walls soft brick gaps filled with chips pine wedges and mortar, fallen arches and terrace damage. The terrace floor lacks solid support with timber props rotting and stones wedged to level statues above the crypt.
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Inter-Ocean
Springfield
Ill
Lincoln
Annual Trip of the Commission of Railways
Commissioner of Railways Armstrong, with engineer Mr. Hazard and two bookkeepers Pickrell and Thompson, begins a westward inspection of bonded and land grant railroads under government jurisdiction. Delayed by Congress adjournment, the trip will be shorter. focus includes the new route to San Francisco via Atlantic and Pacific. Government funds the inspection up to $3,000, expenses included. work to inform the commissioner’s annual report begins upon return around September 1.
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Armstrong
Hazard
Pickrell and
Thompson
Congress
San Francisco
Union Pacific
Central Pacific
Northern Pacific
Southern Pacific
Atlantic and Pacific
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Irish American Democrats Back Blaine in New York Rally
Edward J. Rowe led a Sunday Clarendon Hall gathering where 198 Democrats 31 Republicans and nine laborers discussed Cleveland versus Blaine. Patrick Logan urged anti-Cleveland votes, labeling him anti-monopolist and urging Blaine, with Irish papers across multiple cities endorsing Blaine.
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Cleveland
New York
Clarendon Hall
Edward J. Rowe
Tammany General Committee
Rowe
Patrick Logan
Blaine
Logan
The
Irish World
Irish Nation
the Tablet
Freeman’s Journal
American Celt of
St. Louis
Celt of
Denver
Col
Postmaster General Halts Dismissals After Probe
The Postmaster General ordered sweeping probes of all divisions handling money or stamps. The Dead Letter Office audit found all items correct to a penny, but censured some clerks for indifference. He first ordered their dismissal, then rescinded that, reducing each clerk’s salary by 10 to 20 percent.
Result of the Telegraph Combination Reported
Vice President Cumming of the Postal Telegraph Company says the telegraph combination will close all offices of the three lines in any city where one office can serve the business, cutting the opposition by half. The firm expects about 31.5 million dollars in net yearly earnings. Rates will drop immediately to the lowest charges, 50 to 65 percent below Western Union.
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Cumming
The
Postal Telegraph Company
Western Union
Chicago
Rock Island
Tte
Cmeries
Chicago Mansas City
Coumenlce
Missouri River
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Geneva
Bankoe
Hichmo Nortol
Newport News
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Aueu
Great Rock Island
R. R. Cable
Joan
Contekt
Pass
The Cost Of Living Debate On Official Salaries
A Century Claim Reexamined Senator George tested the claim that living costs triple since Washington’s era. He compared beef, corn, coffee, sugar, pork, flour, wheat, rice and fuel prices from 1795–1834 to recent decades, finding many goods cheaper now and noting increased rents in cities. He warned against accepting the axiom without careful data. American Cultivator.
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George
Mississippi
Congressional Library
Washington
Adam
Congress
Chicago
Texas Democrats seek Cleveland cabinet posts
The Galveston News lists possible Texas cabinet candidates for a Cleveland administration. Names include Coke Hubbard Ireland Reagan and Maxey. Maxey serves in the Senate, Reagan in the House and once led the Confederate Post Office. It would be remarkable if Reagan joined a U S cabinet.
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Eanty
Texas
Cleveland
Galveston News
Messrs
Coke
Hubbard
Ireland
Reagan
Maxey
Senate
House
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Churchillite
President Lincoln
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Ayer
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