Carson Appeal critique on Reno bias in state matters
The Carson Appeal argues Carson’s legislators should oppose Reno dominance in the state’s offices and contracts. It cites votes on the asylum and wardenship, asserts Reno’s influence in prison appointments and supplier contracts, and urges Carson reps to defend Ormsby interests against Reno.
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Carson
Reno
Renches
Havenor
Coffin
Hammond
Bell
Gibson
Carson City
Parker
Hammood
Helm
Ormsby
Washoe
Renohaa
Board of Prison Commissioners
Lindley & Co
Virginia
Campaign of Money Versus Money Sparks Senate Debate
The coming canvass is described as a campaign of Money versus Money. Senator Voorhees pushes a bill in Congress to ban Republican employees from providing something. The Democracy is portrayed as eager to help underpaid and overworked government clerks.
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Voorhees
Congress
Lottery advertising ban bill moves to Senate
A bill reported favorably to the Senate would prohibit mailing newspapers that carry lottery advertisements. Supporters say passage would end lotteries by depriving them of ink and forcing shuttered operations.
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Senate
World backs Morrison tariff reversal and Ohio platform
The New York World urges abandoning Morrison tariff nations and adopting the Ohio platform. It accuses the paper of betraying its cause and warns that the Democracy is already in the dark without being misled by the platform’s vague promises.
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New York
President Inauguration Question Puts GOP In Spotlight
Senator Dennis asks General Powning to reveal who will be inaugurated as President next year if the nation remains stable. He mentions James G. Blaine or another strong Republican as the likely candidate.
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United States
Powning
Senator Dennis
James G. Blaine
Carson Tribune Reports On Democratic Convention Site Bid
Winnemucca bids to host the Democratic Convention. The Carson Tribune argues state conventions should meet at the capital and the Journal would favor this if the state capital lies near the geographical center of Nevada.
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Winnemucca
Carson Tribune
President Arthur Proclaims Liberal Political Liberty for Government Employees
Arthur declares government workers must be protected in broad political liberty to secure the nomination and election of the preferred candidate. The statement frames official neutrality and supports the favored political outcome.
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Arthur
Europe courts American film influence with mixed reactions
Europe shows interest in U S productions as England France and Germany react to American dynamite and pork tensions. Observers note Germany resists sympathy while Britain and France press for cultural exchange amid evolving transatlantic ties.
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Europe
England
France
Germany
Californians Reject Further Tain Jaat At Present
Residents express opposition to any new Tain Jaat actions for now, signaling a pause in communal programs and urging officials to reassess prior plans before proceeding.
Decrease in Dram Drinking Across the Nation
A temperance analysis notes that per capita spirit consumption fell from five gallons in 1820 to about two today, despite population growth. Data from New England and New York show varied historical usage, with significant reductions since 1840 and a modest rise in recent years due to overproduction. The piece credits native habits and calls for continued temperance efforts, citing challenges from foreign-born workers who favor beer.
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Dorchester
Independent
New England
New York
Fitchburg
Mass
Dudley
Shrewsbury
Wilbraham
Connecticut
Fairfield
Troy
Boston
Boston Recorder
Mechanic Arts
United States
House committee backs land forfeiture for unpatented A and P railroad grant
The House Committee on Public Lands on Monday unanimously recommended forfeiture of lands granted to the Atlantic and Pacifico Railroad. The tracts lie east of the road's junction with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and west of Mojave California, and have not been patented to the railroad.
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House Committee On Public Lands
Atlantic & Pacifico Railroad
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Mojave
California
Blaine and Lincoln or Blaine and Harrison
A compact political barb notes that pairing Blaine with Lincoln or Harrison would overwhelm Democratic sages and even overflow the Hudson on Gramercy Park, signaling skepticism about cross‑party alignments and rhetorical excess.
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Blaine
Lincoln
Harrison
Hudson
Gramercy Park
Maine Republican Convention Set for April 30
The Maine Republican Convention is scheduled for April 30, the same day as the Pacific Coast States gathering. The date is praised as a red letter moment in Blaine’s political history.
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Maine
Pacific Coast States
Blaine
Senate panel backs Lincoln name for new Dakota territory
The Senate Committee on Territories agreed to name the proposed Northern Dakota territory after Lincoln, selecting the moniker Lincoln for the new region. The move signals a formal choice of designation as the boundary plan advances through legislative steps.
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Senate Committee On Territories
Dakota
New York Republicans Back Edmunds and Incoln Ticket
Republicans in New York gravitate toward Edmunds and Incoln as the Presidential ticket to carry the state. Since two cent letter postage started, postal cards issued have unexpectedly declined.
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New York
Edmunds
Incoln
Michigan Republicans ask Arthur to appoint Ferry minister to Russia
Michigan congressional Republicans urge President Arthur to name former Senator Ferry as minister to Russia. The move aims to bolster diplomatic ties and advance U.S. interests in European affairs.
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Michigan
Arthur
Ferry
Russia
Minister Sargent Declines Resignation Move Decision
Minister Sargent has decided not to resign and will submit the matter to the authority in Washington for review. The move keeps the government role intact while awaiting federal determination.
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Sargent
Washington
Washington Letter on Congress and Prohibition Convention
The Senate resumes debate on the McPherson financial bill while the House handles the Congressional Library and pleuro pneumonia bills. Western cattlemen urge action on the pneumonia bill, and a Browne amendment would pension all Union soldiers who served a year. West Point funding sparks broad opinions, and the prohibition convention in Washington nominates Blanchard and Conant for national roles. Susan B. Anthony attends discreetly as speeches are sought. The convention opposes secret orders, supports Bible in schools, and favors a uniform currency.
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Congressional Library
Congress
Browne
Indiana
West Point School
West Point
United States
Military Academy
Fred Douglass
J. B. Blanchard
Iinois
Pomeroy
Kansas
John A. Conant
Chicago
Snasan B. Anthony
Dolph on the Great Northwest and Pacific commerce
Senator Dolph urged funding for Columbia river improvements and predicted vast U S gains from the Northern Pacific railroad. He argued Pacific coast wheat would find markets in China and Asia, and dismissed Alaska criticism while contrasting it with Louisiana's purchase.
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Columbia River
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
United States
China
Asia
Pacific Coast
Isthmus Canal
Pacific
Ingalls
Alaska
Louisiana
Trouble in the Californian Delegation bypasses Sumner for committee
Washington reports turmoil within California's Democratic delegation as Rosecrans wins a seat on the Congressional Democratic Committee over Sumner. Sumner claims the right due to past service while Rosecrans cites absence during the last campaign. The split leaves Sumner angrily sidelined.
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California
Washington
Sumner
Congressional Democratic Committee
Rosecrans
Congress
John Ball Attacks US on Dynamite Permits
John Ball criticizes United States policy for allowing dynamite manufacture while England bans it and allows no stronger combustive material than gunpowder. Ball’s horns appear to be powder horns, symbolizing his stance.
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John Ball
United States
England
Mr. Ball
Renewing His Worth and a Tilden Whispers Tale
Erskine M Phelps, president of the Iroquois Club, visited Tilden at Greystone and reported strong Illinois support for the old ticket. A lively moment occurred when a visitor praised the Hudson. Tilden whispered to the woman to look in her glass, showing his keen mental vitality despite a quiet talk on politics.
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Erskine M. Phelps
Iroquois Club of
Chicago
Tilden
Greystone
Washington
Phelps
Illinoia
Chicago Democrat
Hudson
Mr. Tilden
Ex-Governor Gibbs Rates Pacific Coast Politics
Ex-Governor Gibbs of Oregon, arriving in New York from St. Louis and Washington, comments on Pacific Coast preferences. He notes Oregon favoring Blaine, praises Lincoln’s merit, and highlights Judge Field as Oregon Democrats’ pick. He opinions on tariff cuts hurt wool producers and doubts a sweeping tariff boom.
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Gibbs
Oregon
Astor House
New York
St. Louis
Washington
Arthur
Blaine
Lincoln
Gen
Sherman
Abraham Lincoln
Judge Field
The Lasker Matter and German Chancellor Comment
The House denounces interception of a friendly communication to the German Empire and denounces the Chancellor’s action. It expresses regret at Edward LAsk er's death and reiterates sympathy with the German Parliament, noting the incident reflects on the crown's prestige and the people's rights.
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Bismarck
Edward Lasker
Hiscock
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Vernzas
German Empire
Edmunds and the Monroe Doctrine at a Political Dinner
Senator Edmunds spoke at a political dinner on reviving the Monroe doctrine but faced sharp questions from William Walter Phelps about his stance in 1881 and past conferences with President Arthur and Frelinghuysen. The exchange grew awkward as Miller commented on Edmunds' wine and he ended the discussion.
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William Walter Phelps
Edmonds
Blaine
Phelps
Arthur
Frelinghuysen
Garfield
England
France
Miller
California
Senate Foreign Affairs Committee
Proposed New State Sparks Northwest Secession Talk
Anxiety rises as a Stock Convention committee arrives after at San Angelo, declaring Northwestern Texas should form a separate state. Secessionists hope federal recognition, boosted by wool interests, will sway Congress and party alignment, while aiming to pressure the Land Board into reversing its policy.
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San Angelo
Texas
State Land Board
Congress
Sargent and Frelinghuysen at Berlin Safer Dignity Clash
The Tribune argues Sargent may have to leave Berlin to avoid compromising American dignity. It pins the blame on hostile press and Chancellor, notes the State Department must defend him for ill treatment. It criticizes Frelinghuysen for publishing confidential letters and cites Berlin reception as misattributed.
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Sargent
Berlin
State Department
Lasker
Frelinghuysen
Democracy’s stance in the South on Black suffrage
The speech condemns the party as progressive for all others but not Black Americans in the South. It asserts Black voters are denied suffrage, subjected to violence, arson, and oppression. It claims victory for Democrats requires Black voters to vote as directed, or face reenslavement.
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Party of Progress and Reform
Poor Man’s Party
Rich Man’s Party
South
Vanderbilts Millions Revealed as Vast Wealth Told in 1884
A New York special reports Andrew Vanderbilt claimed a personal wealth of 194 million dollars in January 1884 and projected rising to over 200 million with a six percent income. It details yearly, hourly, and minute earnings from government, railroad, and investments totaling about 10 million annually, plus additional sales profits.
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New York
Vanderbilt
Mr. Vanderbilt
England
Duke of Westminster
Blaine Named Author Of The Bread Winners Novel
The Washington Star reports a longtime confidant confirms Blaine is the anonymous writer of The Bread Winners published in The Century. Press criticism of labor views is said to push Blaine to avoid public authorial credit.
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Washington Star
Blaine
Opening of Mexican Central line celebration planned May Day
The massive opening ceremony for the Mexican Central line is scheduled for May 1, a national holiday. President Arthur is expected to join the President of the Mexican Republic in expressing congratulations to both nations in Mexico City.
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Arthur
Mexico
Collector Robertson Sees Blaine Carry New York Says
Collector Robertson states for publication that he believes Blaine can win New York. Senator Miller also commits against Arthur.
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Robertson
Blaine
New York
Miller
Arthur
Daggett Hopes Fall Visit to Back Nevada Campaign
Honorable B. M. Daggett, minister to the Sandwich Islands, states he aims to travel to Nevada in the autumn to aid the political campaign efforts.
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B. M. Daggett
Sandwich Islands
Nevada
Oakland election yields Republican ticket win
In Oakland on Monday the Republican ticket won by a margin of 200 to 800, securing the contest with a decisive majority.
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Oakland
Democrats Pick July 8 for National Convention
The Democrats choose July 8 as their National Convention date, a month and five days after the Republican gathering. The move is criticized as cowardly yet prudent by the Carson Tribune, noting it aims to exploit any Republican missteps in selecting the president and vice president.
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Carson Tribune
Insane Asylum Visit Reveals Patients and Ball at Reno
Mrs Alf Boten visits the State Insane Asylum at Austin noting its grand building, capacity near 156, clean care, and a lively ball for patients. She describes Mrs John Piper as a severe case, other inmates, and the dancing event with staff and visitors, including the venerable Zabriskie as a calm, aged observer.
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Alf. Boten
Zabriskie
Perret
Reno
Alf. Doten
Reveille
John Piper
Nevada Insane Asylum praised as well run and humane
An observer reports on the Nevada Insane Asylum noting calm care in patients last days while awaiting ferrying, a jovial late jig by residents, and orderly routines. He commends Dr Bishop and Marsden on duty, endorses generous visitor access, and calls the institution a model for its kind.
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Dr. Bishop
Marsden
Nevada Insane Asylum
Prohibition in California Aims for a Straight Prohibition Ticket
Washington dispatch details California Prohibitionist activity led by Folger Babcock. He describes strong party organization, a 5,000 vote statewide result for McDonald last year, and plans for aggressive campaigning. He argues two thirds of Prohibition votes lean Republican and predicts Democratic aid from prohibition votes. He forecasts California tipping to the Democrats by 5,000 to 7,000.
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Folger Babcock
California
Temperance Alliance
W.C
T. A
Temperance
R. H. McDonald
Commonwealth
Central Pacific Railroad
Prohibition Party
Democratic Party
First artesian well in Nevada drilled at Battle Mountain
The Battle Mountain area saw Nevada’s first artesian well flow in 1876 when Lew Cohoon bored the well to 140 feet. Water yielded a steady stream of ten gallons per hour. The crude auger gave way to improved gear, and Cohoon and Blossom have since bored at least fifty wells in Lander County.
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Nevada
Battle Mountain
Lew Cohoon
Cohoon & Blossom
Lander County
Senator Fair Seen as Hidden Hope for Bayard Run
The piece suggests Senator Fair is suspected of aiming to boost Bayard for president. It notes he would be a polite candidate, but doubts his chances. It mentions Delaware and Nevada as two large states uniting to push him forward.
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Fair
Bayard
Delaware
Nevada
Alta
Tuscarora Times-Review Praises General Pawning's Daily
The Tuscarora Times-Review notes it is our painful duty to mildly chastise General Pawning yet admits he is publishing one of the best dailies in the state.
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Tuscarora Times-Review
Centennial district to host large summer operations
The Tularora Times-Review notes that Centennial district will see more extensive prosecutions next summer than ever before. Columbia is expected to become one of the liveliest small camps in Eastern Nevada, reflecting heightened activity in the area.
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Centennial District
Columbia
Nevada
Tularora
Winnemuca Delegates Press for Individual Blankets at Convention
The Carson Appeal reports Winnemuca delegates demand each man bring his own blank ets to the Democratic State Convention. The stance is framed as not a drawback to the gathering, signaling self reliance and preparedness among participants.
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Winnemuca
Carson
Comstock Opinion Described as Fine Weather for Young Ducks
A prevailing opinion on the Comstock area is that conditions are “fine weather for young ducks,” with the counterview that if not, about half the people on the street are falsifiers, as quoted by the Enterprise.
HoblitzeI In Reno March 10 1964 Frank Hoblitzel
Frank Hoblitzel dies in Reno on March 10 1964 at age Siyers. Local obituary notes his life and affiliations with community groups.
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Hoblitzel
Reno
Frank Hobistedl
Siyers
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