Brevities From Reno and Nearby Areas
Saturday’s Daily Journal notes numerous brief items from Reno and surrounding towns including L Adams leaving for home, Pratt of Golconda visiting, Fitzgerald at Tahoe, U S Marshal Corbett in town, Senator Jones due in Reno, Lou Clark bound for Duck Flat stock ranch, and walls of Horn building ready for roof. Also mentions emigrant train delay, street watering, Mrs Walker visiting Reno, Tommy Frehill in town, Note ware returning from California, Wallace Coffin planning Oregon departure, Alvord and Cassidy movements, various mining and political notes, a looming wedding, new Congregational minister arriving August, Nye and White Pine voting outlooks, Duck Flat registry issue, stephenite ore samples, and other local notices.
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Senator Jones
Reno
Lou Clark
Duck Flat
Horn Building
Gilson
Nye County
White Pine
Cleveland and Hendricks
Field Boomers Return From Chicago Convention
Ex-Lieutenant Governor John son Judge Selden S. Wright Col. Stuart M. Taylor and Jim Farrelly of California came home from the Chicago Convention where they sought Judge Field’s nomination. They rued the outcome and blamed rigid instructions that hampered their delegation. Wright warned New York Connecticut and Delaware will decide the race. Farrelly quipped about “sucking eggs” to the Californians. Joe Irwin of the Morning Ciy accompanied them back from Canada.
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Johnson
Selden S. Wright
Stuart M. Taylor
Jim Farrelly
Assembly
California
Chicago
Judge Field
Wright
New York
Connecticut
Delaware
Field
Cleveland
Flower
Joe Irwin
Canada
Nevada school funds apportionment report 1884
Department of Public Instruction forwards the second semi annual apportionment of school moneys for 1884. Based on 32.1359 per census child the document lists totals by county such as Poke Douglas and others, culminating in a grand total of 9,900 dollars and 21,424 dollars 86 cents. Authored by H. Howe as deputy and signed by State Superintendent Youxe.
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Carson
Nev
Nevada
Crossing the Plains Emigrant Teams Arrive in Reno
Two emigrant parties from Jackson county Oregon reached Reno yesterday morning en route to Colorado. They had planned to cross the plains by the old method but, on arriving here, seek buyers for their teams and may complete their journey by rail. They are camped at Bates ranch and will stay a few days to sell.
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Reno
Jackson County
Oregon
Colorado
Plains
Bates’ Ranch
Change of base for Railroad Hotel owner in LA
Harry Clawson proprietor of the Railroad Hotel at Los Angeles passed west last evening on his way home from Ogden. He will dispose of his Los Angeles hotel business and on August 1 take charge of the Railroad eating house at Ogden, a major station on the line.
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Harry Clawson
Los Angeles
Ogden
Harvest Dance Planned by Charley Moeller in Springs
Charley Moeller of Steamboat announced a harvest dance to be held at the springs next month during moonlight. A notice of the exact time will be issued and a special train will run for Reno residents' convenience.
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Charley Moeller
Steamboat
Reno
Reno Postmaster Learns of One Cent Postage Change
Reno officials confirm new postage rate of one cent for four ounces. Grounded by official notification, the Reno Post Office updates carriers and patrons. George W. Bryant, late Carson Mint official, plans final move to Riverside, California. The Cumberland, a Canadian Toternations Railway car, carries Chapatons and Church to British Columbia. Humboldt Sheriff escorts escaped prisoner C. Bernard from Jamison, Plumas County to winemucca. Mrs A J Hatch and daughter Gertie return to Reno after two years in Europe.
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Reno
Geo. W. Bryant
Carson Mint
Riverside
California
Stephens
Bryant
Cumberland
Canadian Toternations Railway
Mesars
Humboldt County
Heno
Winnemucca
C. Bernard
Jaist
Jamison
Plumas County
Daly Journal Brevities Roundup Highlights in-Town Movements
From Sundays Daly Journal a flurry of notes. D A Bender visited yesterday as an agent for Coles Circus. Judge Houston enjoys Tahoe, and the westbound emigrant train lagged. Eight patients remain in the county hospital. Coffin, U.S. District Attorney, came over from Carson. The Reno Journal praised as a rising paper. The Asylum dance drew Renoites, and Elko candidates for Sheriff include L. E. Morgan and Atwell. Mining camps send rushes to Wood River Idaho. The Carson Tribune notes Stoddard for Congress. Assessor Stoddard reports Tahoe work, and Caloma’s Sutter mill shaft resides in a San Francisco museum. Charles Maltby dies after a long illness. Wm Thompson ships ore from Steamboat Springs. Local industry expands with a 20,000-pound molasses factory cauldron. The Piobe Record reports strong Colorado River currents hindering El Dorado Canyon steamers. Notables passing through include Foster, Cro nan, and Hopkins, with Mrs. Jennie McClellan visiting Pyra mid. Captain Griffin at Peavine reports twelve feet of ledge, a likely bonanza.
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United States
Coffin
Carson
Reno Journal
Piobe
Colorado River
el Dorado Canyon
Needles
Foster
Tehama
Cronan
San Frtneisco
Chicago
Teddy O'Connor
C. T. Hopkins
New Teachers for Reno Public School
Mrs M E Harley will replace Prof Webb at Reno public school after four years at Susanville. She comes highly recommended and will be joined by her daughter as pupil. Another woman from the East is engaged and will arrive about mid August.
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M. E.harley
Susanville
Reno
Webb
Mra Harley
The Haights Picnic Plans in Steamboat Park
The Reno Knights of Pythias arranged a Steamboat picnic next Saturday with perfect plans and a social success expected. Prof. Cara’s full Virginia City band has been engaged to provide music for the occasion.
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Reno Knights of Pythias
Steamboat
Cara
Virginia City
Returning California Delegates Nudge Thurman Fight at D N C
California delegates Spencer Wilson Butter and Searles returned westbound Friday evening. They regret not nominating Thurman, citing Ohio and Bayard factions. Spencer says California fought hard to back Thurman but Cleveland won on the second ballot. Field’s chances depended on a solid California delegation, which was absent. All expect Cleveland’s election in a guarded tone.
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Spencer
Napa
Wilson
Tehama
Butter
Fresno
Searles
Nevada
California
Cleveland
Thurman
Ohio
Bayard
Field
Young Republicans urged to form Reno club this fall
The Jovgnant notes about twenty three Reno youths casting their first vote this fall with about twenty supporting Blaine and Logan. It suggests a non rival young men’s Republican Club be organized to aid the Blaine and Logan effort, uniting with existing clubs to promote intelligent civic participation and turnout.
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Jovgnant
Reno
Blaine
Logan
Republican Clubio
Blaine and Logen Club
Mayberry Bridge repair plans debated by commissioners
At a Mayberry Commissioners meeting the chairman was authorized to examine the Mayberry bridge, determine repairs needed to ensure safe condition, and submit plans and cost estimates to the Board. Fogus reports estimates from 1500 to 4000 dollars, with abutments deemed safe, and the Board will decide next session.
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Mayberry
Fogus
Serious Accident at Sierra Street Crossing
A collision occurred at the Sierra street railroad crossing when Marcus Fredrick and his mother riding a Petaluma Cart met James O Neill driving an unbroken colt in a similar rig. The carts collided, overturning, Marcus escaped with minor scrapes while his mother Mrs F suffered severe bruising to the head and shoulders and an arm injury. The cart was wrecked.
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Sierra Street
Marcus Fredrick
James O'Neil
Fredrick
Marcus
Humboldt Lake Levels Reported Drop at Brown's Station
Deputy Assessor Buckner notes Humboldt lake fell about eight inches since July 2 at Brown's station. Water loss partly from evaporation, but most escaped through the slough after the dam was blown up.
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Buckner
Humboldt Lake
Brown’s Station
Caledonian Picnic plans take shape in Carson
Messrs J C Dunlap and Wm Sutherland of Virginia City visited Carson Thursday to arrange the Caledonian Picnic set for August 9. Geo W Mapes now owns the Manning and Duck building on Commercial Row after purchasing the heirs share, having already acquired the other half six months ago.
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Messrs
J. C- Dunlap
Wm. Sutherland
Virginia City
Carson
Geo. W. Mapes
Manning & Duck
Commercial Row
Duck
General Logan Plans Western Campaign With Family
General and Mrs. Logan will spend weeks in Chicago after the Veterans reunion in St Paul on July 23. Mrs. Logan has been ill and is recovering as she accompanies him on a Western trip. Logan has not decided on speeches yet though three Illinois appearances are planned at Chicago Springfield and Carbondale. He has received North Carolina letters urging him to take the state and sway its electoral vote. Some expect a review of the political situation in St Paul, but he aims to avoid provoking opposition with careful handling.
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Logan
Chicago
St. Paul
Illinois
Springfield
Carbondale
North Carolina
Cleveland's Cabinet Proposed by Buffalo Pastor
Rev Geo H Ball of Hudson Street Baptist Church Buffalo accuses Grover Cleveland of moral failings and a satirical cabinet list is proposed including Henry Ward Beecher Isaac S Kalloch J B McDonald George Q Cannon Freddy Gebhardt A J Clark and Dr Mary Walker with a plug for copper riveted duck pants at Nathan's on Virginia Street.
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Geo. H. Ball
Hudson Street Baptist Church
Buffalo
Grover Cleveland
Henry Ward Beecher
the Treasury
Isaac S. Kalloch
Interior
J. B. McDonald
Indiana
George Q. Cannon
Utah
Navy
Freddy Gebhardt
Nathan's Clothing
Virginia Street
Arid lands gain hoped value from artesian wells
The adjourned Congress appropriated 20000 dollars to locate and sink two artesian wells on plains to reclaim arid public lands. Senator Jones supports broader funding, arguing wells could transform vast western plains between the Wahsatch and Sierra Nevada ranges into productive settlements, with several rivers fading into the plains. He predicts future big expenditures to prove land value and attract population.
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Journal
Leason
Nevada
Senate
Jones
Kansas
Plumb
Snake River
Colorado
Wahsatch Mountains
Sierra Nevadas
United States
Carson
Humboldt
Walker
Congress
General Grant Solid for Blaine Despite Hard Times
A Philadelphia Long Branch report claims General Grant is solid for Blaine though Grant avoids politics and travels little. His Arabian horses and much of his property have been claimed by creditors, leaving him no income except that from Governor Morgan’s estate. Morgan backed Wabash bonds, now about 50 percent, with the trust fund expiring soon leaving Grant largely exposed unless a future revival occurs.
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Philadelphia
Long Branch
General Grant
Blaine
Morgan
Arctic discovery praised while critics seek gains of lives
The piece mocks Arctic science triumphs at Cape Sabine as merely confirming a narrow creek, questions the value of expended lives, and notes Congress has appropriated about $20 million more for the year, including $14 million for river and harbor work, $1 million for the New Orleans Exposition, $1 million for Mississippi river improvements, $500,000 for DC sewers, and a $4 million tobacco tax rebate.
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Greeley
Cape Sabine
Arctic Ocean
Academies of Science
Geographical Societies
Congress
New Orleans
District of Columbia
Sale of Thoroughbreds at Agricultural Park
The Sacramento Record Union reports Theodore Winters retires from racing and auctions his breeding stock including two year olds yearlings and famous Prince of Norfolk. Fourteen horses sold for 19200 dollars average 1371.43 with top prices for Prince of Norfolk at 3700 then 5000 offer refused. Several other Norfolk offspring sold to buyers in Oakland St Louis Todhunter Mackay Courtney and others with prices from 315 to 6500 in early bids.
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Sacramento Record Union
Theodore Winters
Agricultural Park
Prince of Norfolk
Hattie B
Norfolk
Ballinette
Alf. Estill
Lady Jane
Marauder
Wm. H. Murray
Alarm
W. B. Todhunter
Prince
Matt M. Allen
Oakland
Mr. Allen
Alta
Marion
Malcam
W. B. Fodhunter
J. D. Christy
St. Louis
War Dance
M. M. Allen
Bitten
Eclipse
John Mackay
Mattie Gleason
Glen Athol
Hooker
Abbie W
J. T. Courtney
Queen
Tom Delany
Kate
D. J. McCarty
Pilied milk never cried over, chalk buys replacement
A terse note suggests replacing spoiled milk with chalk as a quick workaround. It emphasizes practicality over dwelling on the mishap and implies an improvised solution.
Appeal for Funds By Republican National Committee
The Republican National Committee requests contributions to fund the campaign effort ahead of November. Citizens holding public office are urged to contribute, with receipts provided by return mail, and drafts or money orders payable to B F Jones at 242 Fifth Avenue, New York.
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Republican National Committee
Dian Sm
National Committee
Republican Party
New York
B.F. Jones
Republican Committee
Fifth Avenue
New York City
United States
Congress
B. F. Jones
Labor opposition to Cleveland widens in New York and beyond
R S Cook, chairman of the Trades Assemblies Committee, says labor groups representing over 75 000 votes in New York and 500 000 nationwide will oppose Cleveland. The State Trade Assembly meets in Utica in September to plan mass meetings against him, while Irish-American Democrats show defections. The Hartford report notes Irish-American disaffection and Connecticut Independent Republicans backing Cleveland's nomination.
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New York
the Star
R.S. Cook
Trades Assemblies Committee
Ssiltona
Cleveland
State Trade Assembly
Utica
Butler
Brooklyn
Hartford
Connecticut
Story of Mr Bergh by Mark Twain in Chicago Tribune
Twain recounts a frontier tale where a mule carries a family across a swollen ford. First the father places two children on the mule and crosses safely. Then the mother, fearing to overburden the mule, crosses with the remaining child and drowns, prompting the punchline about the mule’s feelings.
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Mark Twain
Mr. Bergh
Chicago Tribune
New Calvary Discovery Reported by Palestine Fund Leader
Capt. Conder of the Palestine Exploration Fund says he has located a new and important Calvary and Holy Sepulchre site. The tomb is solitary and Greek in style with a shelf for two angels, near Stephen's traditional spot. The Holy Sepulchre church stands on an old Jewish tomb linked to Constantine's era, though scholars dispute its status as Christ’s burial place.
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Capt. Conder
Palestine Excavation Fund
Calvary
Holy Sepulchre
Stephen
Constantine
Christ
Remarkable Boston Republican Ratification Meeting
The Tribune Boston special reports a highly successful ratification meeting at Tremont Temple with crowds filling both the main hall and basement while hundreds left early due to no standing room before speakers began, signaling strong enthusiasm and turnout.
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Tribune
Boston
Tremont Temple
Blaine and Logan Coincidences Highlight 1884 Ticket
Syracuse notes a spurious numerology link between James G Blaine and John A Logan. The letter counts match states six numbers six and six and nominating ballots align with the year, month, and day. The piece frames these coincidences as propaganda from the era.
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Hevada State Journal
Daily Journal
L. Adams
Mr. Pratt
Golconda
John Fitzgerald
Palace
Tahoe
U.S
Corbett
Wallace Coffin
The
Mound House
William Alvord
Bank of California
Geo. Purdie
Congressman Cassidy
Washington
Cassidy
Sheriff Swift
Meiter
Bob Lindsay
Independence Lake
Downeville
Mt. Cory
Alpha Mining Company
Julia Cain
Mr. Cain
Dr. Waggoner
Cottonwood
Old Dad
Washoe County Hospital
Ilinois
W.R. Chamberlain
Sierraville
Cal
Chamberlain
Willie Walrod
Paradise Valley Mining Company
Spring City
Mary E. Ross
L. N. Breed
Robt. E. Ross
Major Wilson
C. P
SER
Department of Public Instruction
Douglas
H. H. Howe
Mra
A.J. Hatch
Mies Gertie
Europe
Daly Journal
D. A. Bender
Coles Circus
Judge Houston
L. E. Morgan
Elko County
That
Andy Russel
R- Cowles
George Frazer
Wadsworth
M. J. Dillman
Thomas E. Atwell
Tuscarora
Woodriver
Idaho
Carson Tribune
Don Barker
Squaw Valley
Gus Thomas
F. M Huffeker
H. J. Thyes & Co
Sacramento
Stoddard
General Sutter
Caloma
Gould
San Francisco
Wm Thompson
Steamboat Springs
Chas. H. Stoddard
P. H. Mulcahy
San Francisco Soap Company
Jennie McClellan
John Whitehead
Pyramid
H.C. Tombs
Belton
Peavine
Griffin
Mr. Griffin
Young Republicans
Mayberry Bridge
General Logan
Secretary of War
A. J. Clark
Mary Walker
James Gillespie Blaine
John Alexander Logan
James
John A. Logan
John
Union
Syracuse
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