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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1884
Page
2
The Eureka Sentinel argues the Salary Law lowers costs vs the old fee system, noting salaries plus new fees will still be cheaper overall. It claims Sheriff and Clerk revert to fees, other officers stay salaried, and estimates Eureka saved about $30,000 in the first two years of the change.
California hydraulic mining firms face legal limits on mining water usage yet discover irrigation potential along their ditches. High Sierra water rights largely undisturbed, irrigation could profitably transform thousands of acres of foothill land with alfalfa and other crops. The shift may prove a blessing for companies and the state.
Testimony from Mr. Doods of Hazelhurst Mississippi, before a Senate sub committee on February 16 1884, warns that Democrats would kill to suppress black voters and prevent organization of negroes by Republicans. He asserts a plan to maintain a Southern Democratic oligarchy by force and fear.
The Rhode Island Democrats nominated Geo. H. Corliss an independent Republican for governor but the attempt failed as Corliss declined. Ex Governor Stanford will return to America from Europe with his son’s remains. The Democrats insist they will not canvass without payment regardless of Standard Oil’s nomination status.
The Department of State reports no telegram has been sent to Sargent about a transfer to another post, contrary to earlier reports.
General Butler to deliver Decoration Day oration in New York City on May 3. Standard Oil may be Democratic nominee for President. Governor Murray of Utah seeks investigation in Washington. Governor Cleveland approves Roosevelt bill empowering New York Mayor to appoint without Aldermanic confirmation. Senator Hoar reports favorably on US District Court judges’ salaries set at 5000. Sargent may stay in Berlin or become Minister elsewhere per Frelinghuysen. Death of Annie Key Turner at Mare Island at 74. NY GOP convention set for Utica April 23. Missouri GOP April 30. If Arthur carries New York at Utica, Chicago nomination seems likely. Miners’ attorneys urge Supreme Court appeal to allow mining to continue.
The Argonaut asks coast readers to mail in their choices for President and Vice President, urging all to respond. The Carson Tribune notes that the Journal previously invited preferences but the Tribune declined.
The Carson Appeal reports from Washington that ex Governor Kinkead Colonel H C De Alena and Otto Greenwood are the sole applicants for Alaska’s governorship with Kinkead favored for the appointment.
A New York contact of General Grant reports the general states he has had no interview with any correspondent since arriving and has been interviewed by no one. The claim of a forthcoming Blaine versus Arthur contest interview is denied by Grant in the letter.
The Reno JoveNan claims Blaine or another Republican will win the presidency. The Tuscarora Times-Review mocks the certainty of such predictions, comparing it to a vague reply about a cage animal. The exchange ends with a quip about not giving away the entire affair.
San Francisco residents push for the faster mail as Union Pacific confirms the service may be permanent. Central Pacific officials inquiring about continuation have received a reply that the fast mail will remain. The train currently rests at Ogden for 14 hours before Central Pacific departure.
Erie county voters approved a Blaine pledged slate at a Saturday delegate election. Ballots carried presidential preferences on the back, with Blaine and Lincoln the choice of seven eighths of the county's votes.
The fall returns from the special election to fill the late Congressman Haskell's seat in the Second Kansas District place the Republican majority over the combined opposition at 6 889, with a Republican minority of 1 225 in the 1882 triangular contest. Republicans are surprised by the margin, while Democrats, confident they would win, are confused.
The Aero Jour notes Nevada’s delegation names John Mackay L L Requa C Derby Storey M D Foley L Lee and T B Rickey along with Carson Tabune urging anti Blaine picks. It calls for six suitable Republicans to represent Nevada at the Convention and to balance regional and county interests while pledging support to Blaine or the leading candidate.
Mr Lowell writes to the State Department about foot and mouth disease in England and its use by protectionists to fuel political discontent. He notes Lords and Commons debate, fears of wholesale foreign cattle exclusion, and urges vigorous inspection and steadfast action to stamp out contagion.
Berlin dispatch reports a widening rift between American Minister Sargent and the Imperial Government. A diplomat says crisis nears as the Chancellor orders writing only for official contacts. The Emperor’s displeasure surfaced at a Court ball and officials debate inviting Sargent to the March 22 birthday reception, with a risk of personal affront if he attends.
The New York Times editorial notes Sargent accepted an invitation to dine with Bismarck, viewing it as a possible truces gesture. It suggests a meal could ease tensions between the United States Minister and the Iron Chancellor and avert further public feuds, with expectations of civility and compromise.
Nevada Senator Jones addressed a crowded Parepa Hall in New York on Ireland and the Irish. He praised the Irish celebration, noted famine driven migrations, defended the Irish against condemnation, and denounced torch, knife, and assassin warfare.
The New York World denounces Carlisle s speech as Democratic disunion. It objects to his act, saying as Speaker he represents the party and cannot distort its position. Carlisle spoke at a free trade dinner not as a Kentuckian but as Speaker of the House.
A call issued in Chicago for a National Convention of Anti Monopolists to meet May 14 to nominate a Presidential ticket. Representation will include four delegates and four alternates from each Congressional District, four from each Territory, and four from the District of Columbia.
The Postal appropriation bill has passed the House and reporters note that thirteen other appropriation bills remain to be considered.
The New York World's Washington bureau reports Fitz-John Porter faces hurdles in the War Department before retirement and rehabilitation. A Senate House split is minor, with a presidential signature likely after protests from veterans. If signed, Porter must receive an order from the Secretary of War, with Lincoln pledging to resign his cabinet seat before issuing it.
Prof. Newberry of Columbia College spoke at the New York Academy of Sciences about a Government expedition north from the Sacramento Valley into the Oregon Mountains. He described volcanic formations under water, recently formed tree remains, and five great snow mountains near the Klamath River with Alpine scenery.
The wife of Senator Jones of Nevada attracted attention at the President and Senator Sherman receptions in Washington on Tuesday evening. She wore white satin and delicate lace, with bracelets, a necklace, earrings, and three white ostrich plumes in her hair, each clasped by pins bearing large solitaire diamonds.
Governor Hoadley in a recent interview said the Ohio delegation would be instructed for Payne and that Payne should carry the state. He warned that failure to pass the Converse Wool Bill could provoke trouble, stressing wool interests must be protected.
The exchanges pose a question about whether bees can hear. A quip follows about leaving a card over a man’s eye and hearing him curse after an injury, concluding that harming someone is unsatisfying if you can’t hear their reaction.
The conventions of Huntingdon and Cambria counties in Pennsylvania instruct their delegates to back Blaine representatives at the National Convention.
The S F Chronicle notes that within ninety days the Republican National Convention must choose a nominee amid tariff tensions. General Grant backs Blaine or Arthur with tariff as the key issue, while Conkling circle favors other views. Democratic minds may shift during Morrison bill debates, but many Democrats currently seem ready to straddle the tariff issue, preventing it from shaping the party platform.
The Carson Index accuses General Pow ning of belonging to the Federal Brigade and secretly favoring President Arthur over James G Blaine. It questions civil service reform and Federal officials working for Arthur and calls for the matter to be stopped.
From the Reno Journal and Austin Reveille reports General Powning is said to favor Blaine publicly while secretly backing Arthur. The supposed aim is to secure a delegate position to the National Convention, making an Arthur nomination seem unlikely to succeed.
Citizens of Cargon debate location as possible sites for a new Government Building. Potential sites include the Corbett Block or the block west of Carson Street where Captain Haynie’s office currently sits. Officials urge caution before drawing conclusions.
The Sierra Bella group of mines at Lake Valley New Mexico is developing into a remarkable property. One car of selected ore brought $33,000. In January thirty men mined $60,000 worth of ore. The ore output is very extensive.
The Carson Appeal states John W. Mackay is expected in the state early next month and argues it would be gracious and correct for the Republican State Convention to name him as a delegate to the National Convention.
The Carson Tribune states it would be a pleasure to support Mr. Evan Williams, Superintendent of the Mexican mill at Empire, for State Senator from Ormady county. It praises him as an honorable and capable gentleman.
Washington dispatch notes Logan friends alarmed by rapid pro Blaine sentiment turning toward his nomination. Blaine denials aside, supporters claim he would unite independents and business backing in New York and Ohio. California’s Miller backs Blaine as Chicago bound, while Sherman’s rise worries some Republicans though Blaine seen as strongest overall for national victory.
The Denver Chamber of Commerce and Colorado bankers urge Congress to amend the National Bank Act to require 10 to 15 percent silver coin reserves and allow Treasury deposits to back the five percent redemption fund in standard silver. They insist the silver issue is national, not local, and warn that demonetizing silver harms U S business and global monetary stability.
A Washington dispatch reports Representative Randall returned from New York after talks with Samuel J. Tilden confirming his refusal to be the Democratic candidate. Ohio’s Henry B. Payne is the stronger nominal nominee but faces debate over campaign viability and tariff stances, with Randall viewed as a weaker yet safer choice by some party leaders.
Central Pacific Railroad Company weighs a project to run a communication service between Oakland and San Francisco every twenty minutes. If approved, a third ferry would operate between the two piers, enhancing crossbay transit.
In a brief note on regional press, residents discuss the need for another Reno newspaper amid a crowded market of four papers. The tongue in cheek comment credits Bodio Free Press as calling out the “long felt want.”
Washington dispatch reports General Grant will visit Washington this week to consult with General Beale and continue Swedish medical care. A dinner with Grant and Blaine may occur, fueling chatter of a Grant Blaine reconciliation amid business intrigues in New York and ongoing Arthur vs Blaine dynamics. Roscoe Conkling denies political interest while observers note shifts from four years ago.
The Spirit of the Times believes Arthur Grant Logan and Conklin will not oppose Blaine in the coming contest. With such a combination, success is certain according to the periodical.
Uninstructed delegates to the Chicago Convention are noted as a settled fact and considered appropriate by the Spirit of the Times. The statement reflects a stance on political procedure without detailing names, dates, or affiliations.
The Union League believes several Southern states could swing to Republicans next presidential election. It cites West Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida with potential in Virginia, Mississippi, and Louisiana. It notes West Virginia's 23 Republican papers and rising GOP votes since 1876, and Tennessee's growth from 56,000 to 108,000, though the outlook amid hopes appears largely delusive.
A Carson Tribune note suggests Blaine faces opposition over claims of authoring The Bread-Winners and The Beautiful Snow. The item frames the rumor as political entanglement rather than confirmed fact, reflecting partisan debate surrounding Blaine.
A collage of jokes, witticisms, and light notes from early pages. Items mock bank talk, rail gossip, jokes about tobacco, a playful scene with Clara and Augustus, and household tips mix with quips on patriotism and trickery.
Excitement at Walker Lake follows the discovery that a long time Piute leader is actually a Massachusetts native aged forty seven. He recounts a roaming life from youth to joining the Piutes, adopting red skin garb, and becoming a respected chief with three wives before choosing to return toward New England.
The article asserts Blaine has nationwide Union support and would be the Republican presidential nominee if a representative convention is held. It also predicts Robt Lincoln as vice presidential nominee based on current indications. The piece reflects mid-19th century political sentiment in the Caron Tribune.
Two of five Confederate Generals, Joseph E Johnston and P G T Beauregard, are living. Among twenty one Lieutenant Generals, nine remain alive including James Longstreet Wade Hampton John B Gordon D H Gill J D Lee A P Stewart Jubel Early SB Buckner and Joseph E Wheeler.
A brief ad touts Dr. R. V. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets as a mild effective treatment for liver and bilious disorders. It promises fewer reactions than strong cathartics and indicates availability at druggists.
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