California Railroad Rates Cut Promised By Commissioners
The California Railroad Commissioners are expected to reduce passenger rates to four cents per mile where higher, and maintain current rates where already below four. The change would greatly benefit Nevada, making Reno to Sacramento fare about $6.16 instead of $12.75 and Reno to San Francisco near ten dollars, with Sacramento a reachable link to the Bay Area. The piece contrasts American and European travel habits, notes future rail developments, and outlines baggage limits and Pullman services on certain divisions.
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California Railroad Commissioners
Nevada
Reno
Sacramento
San Francisco
No brilliant astronomical show this June
The Providence Journal observer notes that neither moon nor planets make a brillant appearance on the June record. Venus Jupiter and Saturn are not in their brightest aspects and the minor planets are of little account. The Tuscarora Mining News praises Colorado for mining exposition plans while Nevada misses representation and risks attracting capital. Patriotic exchanges aim for a Fourth of July boom but Nevada anticipates a modest celebration this year.
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Astronomical Observer
The
Providence Journal
Tuscarora Mining News
Colorado
Nevada
Legislature Rejects Prohibition and Senate Prediction
The Pennsylvania Legislature rejected prohibition this year and the Philadelphia Record predicts the Prohibition question will dominate the next legislative election in the state. Senator Rollins has again been selected by New Hampshire Republicans as United States Senator. The Index calls Carson a nice town and healthy place to live, a garden spot if business were livelier.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Record
Rollins
Republicans of
New Hampshire
United States
Carson
Nevada in political forecasts and a San Francisco mineral expo
The report discusses Nevada's political standing among doubtful states, notes it could be counted with the Republican column, mentions a Knights Templar conclave in San Francisco with a mineral exhibition, and asks if Nevada will be represented. It also notes Cleveland women vow no gloves until Ohio prohibits the amendment, Rhode Island hoists a state flag, and Arthur's Louisville Southern Exposition letter gains reception.
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Nevada
Iowa
Knights Templar
San Francisco
President studies internal revenue district cuts plan
The President, Treasury Secretary and Commissioner of Internal Revenue met Wednesday to discuss reducing internal revenue districts. A Treasury memo shows the year’s receipts through June 1 down by 7,173,940 dollars. First quarter receipts exceeded 1881 by about 5,000,000 dollars, but a gradual decline is expected to bring the year’s total near 10,000,000 dollars less.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue
Treasury Department
Death of Ex Senator Casserly in San Francisco
Hon Eugene Casserly died in San Francisco on Thursday from softening of the brain. Born in Ireland in 1822 he came to the United States at age two. He worked in journalism and law before serving as United States Senator from 1867 to 1872. He later practiced law while suffering from his illness and had been an imbecile for years. He was a prominent Democrat and respected jurist with many longtime friends.
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Eugene Casserly
San Francisco
Ireland
United States
Thao
Great Army of Industry
Raphael
Rubens
Keira
England
Star Route Trials Costs Reported by Washington
The New York Sun notes the total cost of the two Star route trials is about half a million dollars. Attendance of witnesses has cost nearly $200,000. Government payments to special attorneys include Bliss $46,208 Brewster $5,000 Cook about $7,000 Kerr $27,872 Gibson $3,000 Merrick $32,000 and Pinkerton about $3,000.
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New York Sun
Washington
Bliss
Brewster
Cook
Kerr
Gibson
Merrick
Pinkerton
Keene and Mackay Return for Major Speculation
Private dispatch from John Mackay says the bonanza king will leave Paris this week and arrive here early July. It is expected Jim Keene will accompany him from New York to join in a stupendous speculation.
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John Mackay
Bonanza
Paris
Jim Keene
New York
Mackay
Davis and Lee in New Orleans critique of Civil War strategy
The San Francisco Chronicle analyzes Jeff Davis's New Orleans speech about Albert Sydney Johnson and Davis's three pet generals. It highlights Lee's defensive genius but failures in offensive moves at Antietam and Gettysburg, suggesting McClellan would have doomed Lee, while noting broader but mixed 1880s business improvement with speculative activity still evident.
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The
San Francisco Chronicle
Jeff Davis
New Orleans
Albert Sydney Johnson
Johnson
Shiloh
Grant
Davis
Jackson
Lee
Antietam
McClellan
Sherman
Thomas
Sheridan
Potomac
Gettysburg
North
Hendricks Signals Return to Tilden-Hendricks Ticket
Thos A Hendricks states willingness to join as junior partner in the Tilden and Hendricks team and expresses confidence in a possible 1884 national ticket nomination. Democratic leaders show interest in a united ticket for the race.
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Thos. A. Hendricks
Tilden
Hendricks
California prison chiefs to be ousted by governor
The Bee notes as a foragone conclusion that Governor Stoneman will remove all California State Prison Directors and appoint a new board to oust Ames as Warden of San Quentin and install ex Senator Shirley of Contra Costa, with McComb perhaps reassigned. Dakota faces a Constitutional Convention next Tuesday.
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Bee
Stoneman
California
Ames
San Quentin
Shirley
Contra Costa
McComb
Folsom
Sherman Farewell Address at West Point Moves Cadets
General Sherman delivers a humorous yet poignant farewell to West Point graduates. He recalls his class, names former cadets and misdeeds, warns of discipline, and pledges to resign in two months. The correspondent notes tears among attendees as Sherman appears deeply affected.
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Sherman
West Point
Joe Blarkster
Ohio
Florida
Bryan P. Tilden
Boston
Mexico
Tilden
President Arthur Denied Plot for 1884 Nomination
A close ally of President Arthur denies reports that he seeks the 1884 National Convention nomination. The friend notes the President’s poor health and fatigue, stating his aim is a prosperous country and that he would not seek a second term under any circumstances. The account claims the President is not planning a succession.
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Arthur A
New Haven Palladium
Alaska Gold Prospects Rally In Rich Mineral Belt
The great northern district of Alaska is viewed as highly valuable with gold promising large returns. Russian authorities estimate Siberia leads in metal output this year, but Alaska is expected to yield rich mines in time. Australia and the United States are noted as top gold producers alongside Siberia.
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Alaska
Siberia
Australia
United States
New York
Miller Murder Trial Hints Provocation Rumors
The San Francisco Post reports sensational developments promised in the Miller murder trial of Dr. Glenn. Rumors persist that new court evidence could cast Miller in a different light, suggesting the act may have been provoked.
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The
San Francisco Post
Miller
Glenn
Hearst predicts Onondaga may rival great Utah mine
The Eureka Sentinel reports George Hearst during a Safford visit stated that if Onondaga develops as he expects it to, it will not be inferior to the Ontario mine in Utah. He is involved with Ontario, regarded as one of the world’s largest mines.
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Eureka Sentinel
George Hearst
Safford
Ontario
Utah
The Wrong in Existing Social Co unions and fortunes
A critical examination of wealth inequality argues that current riches arise from monopoly, spoliation, and legal favors rather than pure saving and industry. It denounces the idea that fortunes reflect natural merit, cites land and tariff-linked gains, and calls for reform while preserving capital.
High Miccese ta DMinals Harper high-license bill passed senate
The Illinois Senate approved the Harper high license bill by a 30 to 20 vote with Republicans in support and Democrats opposed. Governor Hamilton signed the measure moments after passage. The law fixes whisky licenses at 500 dollars and beer licenses at 150 dollars annually for the entire state, effective on the last day of July.
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Harper
Cereal Crop Prospects Across Pacific States Grow Strong
A correspondent reports potential record cereal yields across California Oregon and Washington with 62 million bushels of wheat in California 19 million barley 12 million oats and corn 4.5 million and totals nearing 116.5 million with Nevada and Arizona possibly lifting the coastal total past 120 million bushels.
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Pacific States
Merced
Colusa
San Joaquin
California
W. F. Babcock
Chamber of Commerce
Selinas
Oregon
Washington Territory
Nevada
Arizona
Democratic journals praise Judge Field amid anti monopoly stance
The Tuxcarora Mining News notes the odd stance of Democratic papers toward Judge Field as a presidential candidate, arguing he is more subservient to railroad corporations than Carpenter or Humphries of the California Commission.
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Judge Field
Carpenter Or Humphries
Calfornis Commission
Tuxcarora Mining Newa
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery advertised
An advertisement claims the product cures bilious symptoms such as bad taste in mouth dizziness yellow skin and dullness. It promises to arouse the liver to action and strengthen the system and asserts druggists supply it.
Good for Babies and Newark Mother Ginger Tonic
A Newark mother touts Parker's Ginger Tonic as beneficial for babies and mothers. It calms nerves, supports digestion, and boosts strength and appetite while nursing. The testimonial emphasizes compatibility with breastfeeding and overall well being.
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Parker
Newark
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