Nevada and California clash over federal tax offices
The Virginia Chronicle reports Nevada Democrats protest President Cleveland’s abolition of the Nevada Collector of Internal Revenue and shift of duties to California. Nevada, Montana, Idaho, and Utah face reorganized districts. locals fear diminished influence and warn of demoralization among Republicans. Senator Stewart may assert Nevada’s interests. Local figures discuss Hawaii and opera company legal actions and press changes under Jesse Taggart, who plans to boost Nevada’s newspaper scene.
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Cleveland
Congress
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Internal Revenue
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Montana
Idaho
Utah
Skillman
Washington
Stewart
President grants pardon in Utah polygamy case
The President granted a pardon in the case of Lars Christainson who was convicted in Utah of polygamy. The action restores rights after the federal conviction and appears as a clemency decision affecting a religiously charged offense.
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Lars Christainson
Utah
Grand Army Encampment Aims at National Event in St Louis
St Louis backs a grand national Grand Army encampment with $100,000 funding and housing for 40,000 guests. Tents will serve as department and national headquarters near the city center, with camping limited to blankets and no cooking. Applications due by August 1, events include day trips, campfires, illuminations, and receptions. Ex Gov Thomas C Fletcher chairs reception planning for surviving governors and troops providers.
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St. Louis
San Francisco
Department
Thomas C. Fletcher
Independent Republicans Weigh Role In Presidential Campaign
In New York on May 25 Independent Republicans or Mugwumps align on the presidential contest. George Curtis tells the Commonwealth Club that parties are shattered and election results depend on candidates. Blaine’s supporters scoff at the outcries while Sherman and Edmonds back cautious consideration of the reformers.
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Union League
Porter Named Expert to Examine Railroad Books
The Pacific Railroad Investigating Committee appointed W H Porter as examiner of the companies books. Since 1868 he served the Central Pacific Railroad as Auditor, earning 350 dollars a month until recently. He had been seriously ill for years and drew his salary without working, yet received a handsome present on resigning. His health prompting surprise at accepting the new post.
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Telegraph
Pacific Railroad Investigating Committee
W. H. Porter
Porter
Central Pacific Railroad Company
Hart ticket wins Pacific Mail annual meeting selection
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company held its annual meeting on Wednesday and elected the Hart slate unanimously. The probable new directors plan to organize with George Gould as President and Henry Hart as Vice President, while Young Gould takes a seat on the Board. Remaining retiring directors include O C P Huntington, President Houston, and J W Shaw, whose absence from the board is criticized as a mistake and attributed to Hart’s temper.
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Pacific Mail Steamship Company
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Henry Hart
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OC. P. Huntington
Houston
J. W.shaw
Reno Journal Wrath Over Land Purchase Remarks
The Carson Tribune cites a Reno Journal rebuke over the proposed Agricultural Society land buy. Acknowledgment that the public may discuss the issue and that the State Board of Agriculture will pursue its course with confidence in leadership.
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Agricultural Society
Carson Tribune
State Board of Agriculture
From Reno to Chico A Susanville Rail Line Debate
The Susanville Mail outlines how a Reno to Chico rail line via Susanville could transform the valley. Citizens urge the Nevada and California line to reach Susanville, arguing it would boost irrigation, mills, mining, and trade with Diamond Mountain to Oroville, creating jobs and regional wealth.
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California
Administration Move Aims at Tariff Reduction Accord
Washington reports Secretary Fairchild seeks a White House backed plan to unite Democrats from House and Senate on tariff reduction. President and advisers favor drafting a bill with Randall Carlisle and other Democratic voices to forge common ground and present a cohesive administration policy.
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Congress
Prominent businessman shunned in Decoration Day pledge
A Dayton News Reporter notes a prominent local businessman refused to donate a certificate for Decoration Day. The piece argues a town earns prominence through patronage and invites the community to boycott the reluctant leader if needed, suggesting his departure as a warning.
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Chronicle and Examiner Race for Meteorological Stations
The San Francisco Chronicle plans ten weather stations to outpace rivals. They will cover nine sites in California and one in Carzon City, offering to cover all expenses if the Signal Service Bureau supplies instruments and forms.
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Examiner
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Tribune Opposes Idaho Annexation to Nevada
The Carson Tribune renews its stance against annexing any Idaho Territory portion to Nevada. It criticizes the Silver State and Democratic proselytizing, warns annexation would import Democrats, and says only a clear popular will from Nevada’s Republicans could shift its position.
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Elko Favored as New State Capital in Annexation Plan
The Independent argues that southern Idaho will join Nevada, making Elko the best site for the enlarged state capital. It cites Elko’s geographic position on the Humboldt River, healthy climate, access to water works, and proximity to agricultural regions as advantages over Wienu mucca for the capital relocation.
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Nevada
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Humboldt
Dr Bishop Exonerated Yet Retired From Asylum
The Carson Union says the Board of Commissioners have exonerated Dr. Bishop from all charges but require his retirement from the Asylum by June 1. The people demand openness about the change as the asylum is a state public institution financed by taxpayers.
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Asylum
Nevada’s Oldest Stock Raiser Reports Track Purchase Plan
Mr Theo Winters notes the State Agricultural Society will buy the English Mill Company property grounds for a race track. Directors unanimously approve the purchase, deeming it a good investment despite nettles. Carson Tribune May 28.
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Nevada
State Agricultural Society
Carson Tribune
Reno plans unprecedented Fourth of July celebrations
The Fourth of July boom reaches Reno Nevada as patriotic citizens vow unusually lively festivities. Eastern readers may mistake the Comstock lode’s location, thinking it lies in the enterprising Reno on the Trackee.
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Nevada
Reno
New York
Enterprise
Crowding the Asylum The Immigrant Debate
The Carson Index denounces heavy immigration and cites Castle Garden arrivals of 9 000 in one day. It argues that foreign born figures are a small portion of the population but contribute a disproportionate share to insanity, pauperism, and crime, urging stricter limits and even a temporary prohibition. The piece warns of rapid population growth and calls Congress to halt the march of the empire.
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Siberia
Regents Seek President for Nevada University
The Walker Lake Bulletin reports the Regents of the State University have asked editors and others to suggest a candidate for President. It notes salary matters and economy, cites W C Dovey as a strong choice, and mentions editors from Appeal Tribune and Union weighing proposals. Dozens of editors and correspondents reportedly offered names.
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Bulletin
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Index
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Editora
Rail rate riddle over ore haul from Hawthorne to Dayton
The Dayton News Reporter notes railroads charge a $5 per ton haul Hawthorne to Dayton but only $370 to Reno, arguing a long haul discount and urging that stockholders in Reno Reduction Works influence rates. Ore from Hawthorne to Reno must be reloaded between gauges, yet Reno-bound shipments cost less per ton.
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Dayton
Reno
Mos
Hon H F Bartine to Speak at Reno Fourth of July Oration
The Carson Index notes that Hon H. F. Bartine will deliver the Fourth of July oration in Reno illustrating how Reno scoops up all the best events. The notice highlights Bartine as the speaker for the celebration.
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H. F. Bartine
Reno
No fault with wife’s cooking. pressure to join clubs grows
A remark advised against criticizing a wife’s cooking, noting a suggestion to join a cooking club could cause more trouble. The speaker warns that pushing such a idea might backfire and worsen domestic issues.
Fatal Ride Ends Life Of Judge Keiser In Truckee
The Truckee Republican reports Judge John Keiser died after a buggy accident near town last Friday evening. His horse and a companion wagon raced into Front Street, the buggy wheel struck a post, Keiser was thrown twenty feet, injured seriously, and died after a night of pain. Letters listed for Reno Post Office dated May 28, 1887 accompany the notice.
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Donner Lake
Aline
Tom Fogarty
Geo
Lewison
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Front Street
Mr. Keiser
Sherritt House
State fair land push mocks Reno plans and fairs
A local column mocks the State Agricultural Society for contemplating Reno land purchases and seeks to defend Carson City interests The note defends Carson while promoting nearby land sales and hints at politics around the State Fair The item also lists school class notes and a marriage notice from Reno.
Freight shifts boost Oroville trade as rail rates drop
The Oroville wholesale trade with Plumas and Lassen counties has grown and is expected to rise as populations increase. Local editorials note interstate law changes may end current advantages, prompting mountaineers to buy wholesale in Oroville, lowering costs for groceries and flour. Plumas residents could see freight moving through Oroville once rates fall, with San Francisco to Quincy via Reno costing more than a future Oroville route, potentially enriching Oroville mills if flour quality remains steady.
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Dayton asylum inquiry ends with Bishop exonerated
The Dayton News Reporter notes the county Commissioners report exonerating Superintendent Bishop from all charges. The piece applauds the resolution for the state's good reputation and suggests Thompson should pursue legal action if Bishop is not innocent.
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Bishop
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Thompson
State Board appoints Sweeney to aid circuit of fairs
Secretary C H Stoddard informs J D Torreyson that the State Board of Agriculture has appointed John P Sweeney as a committee of one to confer with a like committee from District Associations and arrange a Circuit of Fairs for the State. An Ormsby County Agricultural Association meeting is set this week to implement the plan.
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J. D. Torreyson
Ormsby County Agricultural Association
State Board of Agricultural
John P. Sweeney
Ormsby Association
Routson and Philips wed at City Hotel Reno
At the City Hotel in Reno on May 20 1847 Rev O L Fisher joined Mr J B Routson of Sierra Valley Unt and Mra Elizabeth Philips of Amsterdam New York in marriage ceremony
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Amsterdam
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