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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1884
Page
1
Reading Reflections for the Teacher by Granville Foster
A essay arguing American readers vary in depth and method. It warns against aimless amusement reading and advocates disciplined, assimilating study. Teachers should reserve regular, thorough reading, avoid skimming, and favor best journals to build accurate, lasting knowledge.
The Wise Teacher and The Reading Plan Recalled
An essay argues a few choice books build deeper learning than a large library. A teacher should plan reading with a dictionary atlas and a notebook to extract meaning, meditate on text, and avoid shallow skimming. It cites Hawthorne Bulletin praising George H. Morrison as a strong Republican voice.
Blaine Narrowly Favored for Republican Nomination
Speculation about the Republican presidential nominee centers on J. G. Blaine of Maine. East coast hopes align with Pacific State sentiment, and Blaine’s own nomination appears virtually assured, though he declines to accept the frontrunner status publicly.
Nevada Republicans Back Dr. 8 L. Lee for Delegate
The Republican press favors Dr. B. L. Lee as Nevada’s delegate to the Chicago Convention. A true blue Republican, he would attend and reflect the party’s mood by voting for James G. Blaine, expressing support from about nine tenths of Nevada’s Republicans.
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8. L. Lee
Chicago
Dr. Lee
Nevada
James G. Blaine
Three Western State Conventions Set for Same Day
The Republican state conventions of California Oregon and Nevada will meet on Wednesday April 30 in Sacramento Portland and Virginia City respectively. The scheduling coincidence links the three events as GOP party gatherings across the region.
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California
Oregon
Nevada
Sacramento
Portland
Virginia City
President hosts state dinner for 37 single lawmakers
President Arthur held a state dinner Wednesday evening at the Capitol for 37 Senators and Representatives who were bachelors or unaccompanied. His marine band performed and seven wine servers attended each plate.
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Arthur
Capitol
Marine Band
Brigadier General McKenzie Examined by Retiring Board in New York
Brigadier General R. S. McKenzie of the United States Army was Wednesday examined by the Retiring Board in New York. He is regarded as hopelessly insane, leaving no doubt he will be placed on the retired list.
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R. S. McKenzie
United States Army
New York
Carson Appeal Reminds of County Vote Split in Last Election
The Carson Appeal draws a comparison between Ormsby and Broke while noting Washoe and Esmeralda counties gave the only clean Republican majorities in the last election, highlighting regional voting patterns.
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Carson
Ormsby
Broke
Washoe
Esmeralda
Carson Lawyer Could Be Democratic U S Senator Candidate
The Tribune reports a prominent Carson attorney is described as having enough Bodie stock to qualify as an available Democratic candidate for the U S Senate. The note highlights political maneuvering and potential implications for party strategy.
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the Tribune
Carson
U. S
California Proclamation for an Extra Legislature Session
Governor Stone proclaims an extraordinary session of the California Legislature to convene March 24 1884 at noon at the State Capitol. The agenda includes constitutional amendments on railroad taxation and regulation, a new three member Railroad Commission, and broader revenue and property tax measures affecting railroad corporations. The call notes long failure of railroads to pay taxes and seeks stricter enforcement and revised transportation rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Stoneman
Strate
Exxcorius
Senate
Assembly
State of
J. George Stoneman
State Capitol
Railroad Commission
State Board of Equalization
Boards of Supervisors
Discrimination Prevention Law Enacted in 1884 Sacramento
The document records the Governor George Stoneman signing laws on March 5 1884 in Sacramento to prevent discrimination and regulate abuses in railroad transportation. Attested by Secretary of State T L Thomson. The great seal was affixed and the governor’s hand dated the signature.
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Sacramento
A. P
Stan
Stoneman
T. L. Thomrson
Sec
State
4N ANTI-ENGLISH ALLIANCE AND GERMAN DOCTRINE
German ministerial organs link a Russia Germany Austria bloc with a continental league to curb English maritime power. Kreuz Zeitung foresees France joining to challenge insular supremacy, while Berlin papers urge closer ties with France. Grenzboten contends Russia's India progress concerns Germany little. England is described as mistrusted by Germany.
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Russia
Germany
Austria
England
Kreuz Zeitung
France
Egypt
Guibraltar
China
Europe
Mediterranean Sea
Indian Ocean
Berlin Post
D. Busche
Grenzbaten
India
Sacramento Post Office Bill Favorable for Government Building
The House Public Buildings and Grounds Committee reports favorably on Glascock's bill to appropriate 100000 for a Sacramento government building. The substitute would let the Treasury select a site and construct space for the Post Office Land Office Internal Revenue and Signal Offices. Sacramento capital status and rising office business justify immediate action.
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Breitung
House Committee On Public Buildings and
Glascock
Sacramento
Secretary of the Treasury
Post Office
Land Office
Internal Revenue and Signal
California
Tilden Not a Candidate in the New York Herald Interview
Pulitzer, editor of the World, living next door to Tilden, says Dana notes Tilden is not a candidate. He mentions Horatio Seymour’s past stance on nomination and weighs Payne as Tilden’s likely preferred strong, available candidate for the coming convention.
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New York Herald
Pulitzer
the World
Tilden
Dana
Horatio Seymour
Payne
Butler Republicans Talk of National Independent Convention
Butler Republicans in this state discuss forming a National Independent Republican Convention to nominate their leader for the Presidency. If the convention occurs, it would be held in Boston. Should Butler not seek the Presidency, Butler men expect another run for Governor.
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New York Times
Boston
Butler
The Terrible Tariff Strains Democratic Unity in Washington
A Washington dispatch reports deep factional rifts within the Democratic party as protectionists and free traders clash over tariff tactics. Randall seeks to align protection Democrats with Republicans to block debate on the Mormon bill while Converse lashes the party’s tariff hesitancy. Discontent and fear of defeat color discussions of Morrison's bill and 1867 wool duties.
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Washington
Democratic Party
Congress
Randall
Converse
Morrison
The Wool Tariff Debate in the House
Washington dispatch notes revenue reformers dodged a vote on restoring the wool duty. Democrats and Ways and Means scrutineers consider fixing wool duties at 1867 levels, then slicing 20 percent, to appease wool growers while depressing woolen goods protection. Adjournment vote 148 to 126 showed divided sentiment.
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Washington
The
House
Converse
Ways and Means
Morrison
Ohio Democrats
Ohio
Petition to Seek Pardon for Albany Inmate George Wilson
A petition circulates to be sent to Senator Jones for presentation to the President honoring a pardon for George Wilson who is serving a life term in the Albany penitentiary. He has served six years and many believe he has suffered enough for his crime per the Cherry Creek News.
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Senator Jones
George Wilson
Albany
Wilson
Cherry Creek News
Halls Hair Renewer Claims Broad Public Confidence
Halls Hair Renewer gains strong public confidence with reports of restoring hair color and improving scalp health. Old, middle aged, and young women cite benefits from color restoration, dandruff prevention, and glossy styling, making it a popular choice across ages.
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Hall
Grant Ready to Travel After Recovery
General Grant has recovered enough from his recent accident to begin travel toward Fortress Monroe this week. The party will stay at Old Point Comfort for a week and perhaps longer if the climate proves beneficial. Cox of New York Belford of Colorado and Harr of Michigan are described as the fanny men of Congress, known more for provoking laughter in debate than for substantive contribution.
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United States
Grant
Fortress Monroe
Old Point Comfort
Cox
New York
Belford
Colorado
Harr
Michigan
Fanny Men
Congress
Doctors Wanted for Publishing Co Adavesa Lead
Classified ad from Nickles Publishing Co Circle Lead seeks agents in New York City. Address 2 Axm Street Wa. Version Dec 3 1882 6m-W notes credit and publication details.
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Adavesa
Nickles Publishing CO
Axm Street
New York City
Ecramve Tessic
C Tgarteed
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