Disconte Red Strike at Sacramento Railroad Shops
The Sacramento railway boiler shop workers at the Sacramento Railroad shops, about 100 men, struck for ten hours a day after an eight hour day began Saturday with unchanged pay. The move aims to restore ten hour days, with many layoffs in the car department and preference for veteran, family men in discharges. Local impact fears cited as harming Sacramento and citizens.
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Sac. Bee
Sacramento
Car Department
Cutting Down By Central and Southern Pacific Railroads
The Sacramento Bee reports widespread reductions by the Central and Southern Pacific railroads, discharging hundreds of mechanics in Sacramento and hundreds more elsewhere. Work halted in the city as locomotives are laid up and remaining crews take on extra duties, amid alleged pressure from the Railroad Commission.
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Sacramento Bee
Central and
Southern Pacific Railroad
Oakland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Railroad Commission
Senators Named In Vanity Ranking By Washington Correspondent
Fair of Nevada is richest, Harrison of Tennessee poorest, Sherman leanest, David Davis fattest, Butler handsomest, Mc Dill ugliest, Mahone most heterodox, Mc Millan most orthodox. Ingalls best debater, Don Cameron poorest, Van Wyck wittiest, Mitchell dullest, Bayard most scholarly, Plumb least so. Morgan talks most, Johnson least, Saulsbury tallest, Sawyer shortest, Edmunds best lawyer, Davis West Virginia best businessman, Logan most noted general, Frye Maine most eloquent curator.
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Fair
Nevada
Washington
Harrison
Tennessee
Sherman
Ohio
David Davis
Illinois
Butler
South Carolina
McDill
Iowa
Mahone
Virginia
McMillan
Minnesota
Senator Ingalls
Kansas
Don Cameron
Pennsylvania
van Wyck
Nebraska
Mitchell
Bayard
Plumb
Morgan
Alabama
Johnson
Saulsbury
Delaware
Sawyer
Edmunds
Davis
West Virginia
Logan
Frye
Maine
Gov Kinkead Not On Printing Board Says Official Record
Officials clarify that Gov Kinkead did not sit on the Board of Printing Commissioners and influence Supt Maddrill’s selection. The Board is composed of the Controller Treasurer and Secretary of State with no gubernatorial involvement.
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Gov. Kinkead
Board of Printing Commissioners
Supt
Maddrill
Eureka Leader backs Judge Rives for Senate seat
The Eureka Leader endorses Judge Rives as a suitable Democrat for appointment to the Senate should Fair resign. It notes constitutional limits keeping judges from leaving judicial office during their elected term and discusses political implications.
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Eureka
Rives
Senator Jones seen laying plans for re election in Nevada
The Nevada journals say Senator Jones, whose term lasts two years, is moving to assure his return. Friends gain federal offices to aid his organization while opponents promise a bitter fight. Jones, once accused of buying his seat, proved he has brains and statesmanship, championing silver and western interests. Nevada regards him as a strong Republican friend who strengthened the state and the West.
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Salt Lake Herald
Nevada
Jones
Senate
Nye
East
Washington
Tabor
Colorado
West
Congress
Money stringency hits New York business says Seney
There is no little uneasiness among the business men in New York in regard to the tightness of the money market. George I Seney of the Metropolitan Bank remarked Saturday that the stringency came earlier this year than usual. Money is going West and into the Treasury faster than it is coming out. The Secretary could give relief if he would. Banks are below reserves and cannot take commercial paper. If the stringency continues some business houses will have difficulty in getting along.
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New York
George I Seney
Metropolitan Bank
Treasury
Eureka Consolidated Mining Co Assesses Shares
The Eureka Consolidated Mining Co has levied a 1 per share or 50000 delinquent by April 19. It is the third assessment by the mine once prosperous. Previous assessments totaled 100000 with the last levied May 26, 1876. The mine has paid 73 dividends, the latest in July 1832, amounting to 4817200 in aggregate.
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Eureka Consolidated Mining Co
Meteorological Reductions Hit Lakes Signal Stations
The Chief Signal officer cuts many cautions on lakes due to lack of funding. Telegraphic weather reports from Eagle Rock Idaho and Washakie Fort Wyoming are cut off with numerous stations discontinued including Silver City New Mexico. The Albion Consolidated mine now under a new board led by S Heydenfeldt and others. F A Wagner becomes president at 50 dollars per month, A W Havens named secretary. Now is the time to plant advertisements in your local paper.
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Eagle Rock
Idaho
Washbakie Fort
Wyoming
Silver City
N. M
Albion. Consolidated
S. Heydenfeldt
Charles H. Fish
Henry T. Scott
F. A. Wagner
Julius Jacobs
A. J. Ralston
Samuel Hart
Fish
A. W. Havens
Insane Patients in Nevada Reach 191 at Langdon & Clark
A Virginia Chronicle summary of the Commissioners for the Care of the Indigent Insane reports 191 patients admitted to Langdon & Clark Asylum in California by Jan 1 1881 to Jul 1 1882. It notes 147 males and 44 females, majority from Ireland and the United States, ages 11 to 70, with 50 aged 30–40. Causes include masturbation, intemperance, epilepsy, injuries, unknowns, and financial losses. Two named patients: Johannah King of Ireland, 37, and Frederica Shaney of Germany, 27.
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Virginia Chronicle
Langdon & Clark Asylum
California
Nevada
Ireland
United States
Mexico
Johannah King
Eureka
Frederica Shaney
Germany
Storey County
Austin Mines Prosper In Quiet Growth
Austin reports show rich ore from local mines with Manhattan mill producing bullion weekly. Ore on hand sustains long operation. payroll near 323000 on the seventh. Prospectors report good strikes at Midas Flat and Yankee Blade, signaling a long life for the camp and broad prosperity with little unrest.
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Midas Flat
Yankee Blade
Austin
Denver & Rio Grande to complete Provost to Salt Lake line
The Denver and Rio Grande will finish the Provost to Salt Lake City railroad by April 1. Immediately after, per Superintendent Goes to Hon. George W. Baker, the entire construction force and all apparatus will be assigned to build the Eureka and Colorado River Railroad, starting at the east end and advancing westward.
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Denver & Rio Grande
Provost
Salt Lake City
George W. Baker
Eureka & Colorado River
Receiver Appointed for Marion Trust Company
A receiver has been appointed to take charge of the Marion Trust Company in Indianapolis. The firm, about one year old, allegedly took in nearly 200000 and paid out about 50000, with around 500 victims averaging 40 each. Investigators report assets consist only of office furniture.
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Marion Trust Company
Indianapolis
The Lost Child and Parental Responsibility
A Camden Maine editorial argues parents bear moral and legal duty to protect children from disease and neglect. It recounts W O Thomas family tragedy where two brothers died and a third survived after a home remedy, praising Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. The piece emphasizes safeguarding kidneys and liver, heredity, and early care to prevent illnesses in children.
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Camden
W.O. Thomas
Thee
Hermon
Edward
Eddie
Chas. K. Miller
Warner
Edward Thomas
Bright
Tuscarora Mines show strong week with rising ore
The Mining News reports satisfactory results from Tuscarora mines, especially Navajo, with ore bins full and mill throughput up. The average ore value for the past week reached 247 dollars per ton as depth increases, while North Belle Isle and Independence developments advance. The Grand Prize and Argenta mines show promising prospects and Elko Con ore streak widens to six inches.
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Tuscarora
Belle Isle
Elko Con
Petition for Mason pardon keeps Garfield avenger jailed
Three hundred thousand petition President Arthur for Sergeant Mason’s pardon while the would be avenger of Garfield’s death remains in Albany Penitentiary. Betty and the body at their Virginia home are supported by public subscriptions.
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Arthur
Sergeant Mason
Garfield
Albany
Betty
Virginia
Senator Jones Backed by All Republicans Statewide
The Tescarora Mining News says Senator Jones is a Representative that every Republican in the state should support with pride. Judge Stephen J. Field of the U S Supreme Court contemplates a visit to Japan and China soon. Thirteen states hold elections this year, eight choosing governors.
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The
Tescarora Mining News
Jones
Stephen J. Field
U. S. Supreme Court
Japan
China
President Arthur praised by Republican papers after Congress adjourns
The East coast journals praise President Arthur for his administration and numerous nominations. The Chicago Inter Ocean notes more nominations than any wartime session, with few rejected, while a Democratic Senator says he sought capable appointees and avoided motive other than service. The Boston Journal credits his quiet, honest conduct and civil service stance, praising discretion in New York and overall excellence of appointments. Overall, Republican presses see no push for Arthur’s next Presidency, viewing these opinions as nonpartisan.
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JB. F. Call
Congress
Arthur
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Senate
Boston Journal
Journal
United States
Warden Bell Tightens Prison Administration and Staffing
The Carson Index reports steady improvements at the Prison with Bell reorganizing personnel. Hon. C. Pratt of Douglas County will temporarily replace Bechtel as Clerk, who will then assume duties as postmaster at Reno. Captain Coulter arranges family quarters at the old stone hotel, joining next week.
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Bell
C. Pratt
Douglas County
Bechtel
Reno
Coulter
Old Stone Hotel
Fossil discoveries grow at State Prison quarry
The Carson Index reports ongoing fossil work at the State Prison quarry with new tracks, osseous remnants of fossil ivory, abundant plant impressions, and numerous mollusk specimens. Scientists increasingly regard the site as highly productive for study.
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Carson Index
Potosi mine year receipts and trustees elected
The mine receipts for the last fiscal year total $111,208 with $109,353 from assessments and an end overdraft of $6,779. Trustees elected for the coming year are A. K. P. Harmon, J. D. Fry, L. Weller, J. H. Dobingon, and William Norris. A. K. P. Harmon was chosen president, W. E. Dean secretary, and Isaac L. Requa superintendent.
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Potosi
A. K. P. Barmon
J. D. Fry
L. Weller
J. H. Dobingon
William Norris
A. K. P. Harmon
Senator Tabor and the Drummer
A Kansas City Ties report narrates an 1880s scene on a Kansas Pacific train where Senator Tabor plays euchre with a Hebrew drummer. After a tense pot, Tabor wins with four aces and the drummer declares the bet square, remarking on the drummer’s four aces and the “great Godd.”
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Tabor
Colorado
Ibis
Kansas Pacife
Washington
Hisself
Dabor
Meester Dabor
Meester Dibor
Ergar
Railroad shop layoffs and eight hour workday plan
The Sacramento Bee reports a mass layoff of over 200 railroad shop workers tonight and a shift to eight hours daily starting Monday. The move cuts wages by at least 21,000 dollars monthly, with 200 men left unpaid. Reasons for the order are not stated, with no clear link to harvests, commissioners, or business conditions.
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Sacramento Bee
Aii
Cured by Favorite Prescription and Medical Advice
A letter from Mas E F Monrciy New Castle Me describes recovery from uterine troubles after using Favorite Prescription and a local treatment from Common Sense Medical Adviser. He notes hundreds of replies and urges others to try the regimen. Rumors swirl about Pacific Mail’s contract and Central Pacific subsidy next year amid unsettled plans.
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R. V. Psenz
Bafa NY
E. F. Monrciy
Pacific Mail
Pacific Roads
Central Pacific
Banas
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