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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1884
Page
1
The notice appears to identify Cc Powning as publisher and proprietor of the Weekly Hevada State Journal published every Saturday morning.
The Republican County Central Committee meets at the Court House on Saturday to organize the primaries. The plan invites all voters to indicate their preferred presidential nominee on ballots, to guide delegates. Blaine is seen as a leading choice, with Edmunds and others to be heard, aiming for party harmony and respectful consideration of minority views.
The present Congress is labeled a do nothing body with repeated delays. The Senate has passed 170 bills including 28 for public buildings. The House has approved 101 bills, mostly private in nature, while only 26 have become laws.
Critics led by Cabinet members urge the President to veto the Fitz John Porter bill. Secretary Teller wields notable influence with Gov. Arthur, and with no clear information on the President’s aim, it is believed he will consider the measure unfavorably.
General B M Prentiss says in New Hampton interview that ballots favored death for Porter’s conduct and that the court’s sentence was the lightest possible given the evidence The Interior Secretary told the Senate that Central Pacific met Thurman Act while Union Pacific did not and that Union Pacific owed 1727742 dollars as of December 31 1882
Eastern press notes CP Railroad executes a new lease with Southern Pacific while the old lease ends January 1, 1893. Terms reportedly favor Central Pacific. In Pennsylvania, Blain leads in Rock County Convention and statewide Democrat delegates back standall for President with Blaine and Lincoln supported in Elk and Indiana counties.
Ohio Republican State Convention will be composed of 690 delegates. Massachusetts House passes a bill to align with reform? General Grant says he is not a presidential candidate.
A conference at Umatilla Oregon with Indians over white land claims reveals their view of soil as sacred and tied to tribal identity. Interpreted under Captain Upham guidance, chiefs resist converting to US citizens to file on lands, warning that selling land could trigger violence among 400 to 500 interested Indians.
Washington March 19 The talk in Democratic and Republican circles centers on Blaine as the likely nominee. The main question is whether Conkling would back Blaine if he runs, given past frictions with Arthur. Belford of Colorado says Conkling favors Grant, but if Grant fails and Blaine is nominated, Conkling would actively campaign for him to secure election.
Beecher, in a Wednesday interview on politics, cited Arthur as first choice, judged Sherman capable but unelectable, doubted Edmunds and Blaine as strong as claimed, and saw Sherman as capable of carrying North and South. He favored Grant in early stages and suggested a Democratic ticket could win. A stray remark noted a county with difficulty and a legal appeal context.
On a Wednesday evening President Arthur summoned General Grant and they remained in private consultation for about two hours in the White House, discussing matters of state and military affairs in a closely held interview.
In Reno there is talk of another newspaper starting up. Speculation points to potential staff and market impact as the idea gains attention among local observers.
In a Chicago interview at the Grand Pacific Mrs Logan discusses her mission and her husband John A. Logan's stance on the Porter bill. She says the bill's passage risks broader moves against veterans on the retired list and hints influence and money drive the outcome. An interruption ends the talk.
Washington March 19. Wattersons ultimatum to expel Randall and allies from the Democratic party triggers a storm of rebuke from revenue reform leaders. Speaker Carlisle brands Watterson intemperate, aiming to harm the Morrison bill. Indiana’s Ex Senator McDonald seeks party harmony, meeting with Randall Eaton Morrison Herbert and others to broker a tariff accord. Dinner at McClures with Carlisle Morrison McDonald and Watterson yields no solution before next Tuesdays caucus. Tillman of South Carolina may seek a caucus resolution endorsing the Ohio Tariff platform calling for revenue tariffs with protection. Supporters expect a vote against the resolution but hope it signals Morrison bill opposition cannot pass the House.
The editorial reports Denis Kearney sent a salutation to the New York Tribune urging announcement of eight thousand job openings in San Francisco for white women to replace Chinese chambermaids. Wages range from 15 to 20 dollars monthly. no transportation costs are mentioned. The piece critiques Kearney’s past and notes his new business as an intelligence office proprietor while claiming he aims to “emancipate and enrich” Eastern women by supplying labor locally.
The Tuscarora Times Review notes Blaine and Tilden are the clear favorites in their parties for president. The Carson Index reports the bill for a new public building in Carson has not yet passed.
The President is expected to veto the Fits Porter bill. Supporters say restoring Porter to citizenship would be a major boon, while others note the evidence does not prove guiltlessness. the original punishment is viewed as excessive. The measure remains tied up in the House and may not reach the President this session, but a veto is considered certain by confidants.
The Salt Lake Chronicle reports that on Thursday March 27 a Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias for Utah will be organized in Salt Lake. Every lodge in the territory will be represented, marking a significant event in the order’s history. Local lodges plan an entertainment with music speaking dancing and a supper. a committee will ensure stylish arrangements and a very pleasant occasion.
The Post reports Blaine managed advance chapter publication from Washington. Copies went to the Tribune and World in NYC. The Tribune’s copy arrived late for full publication, leaving Blaine with little notice in his own paper while the World ran a full chapter.
The article notes 21 000 full blooded Jersey cattle in the United States and describes record prices for bulls. It highlights Mary Ant, Mary Ant the butter maker, and recounts high prices paid for Jersey bulls like Stoke Pegis V and Michael Angelo. It mentions imported Jersey stock and other breeds driving demand and transport costs in the cattle trade.
A New York Commercial Advertiser reader recalls a brief anecdote about a Spanish girl and a fan. The joke hinges on the fan’s position signaling attitudes. a half open fan signals dislike, a fully open one, love, prompting the narrator to flee.
The Battle Mountain Messenger argues western Nevada seeks all delegates to the Republican National Convention in Chicago. It urges that eastern counties, including Lander, deserve representation and could offer competent candidates, expressing concern at being deprived of representation.
Reno Journal reports General Powning may secretly aid Arthur while feigning support for Blaine. Carson Tribune urges evidence and warns the state to guard against his double game. Tuscarora Times notes prior reluctance to change opinion despite such claims.
Washington dispatch notes two Supreme Court justices courting the Presidential nomination with Justice Miller active in Iowa seeking to capture its delegation. It recounts Miller’s sharp traits, a bellicose wife, Field’s quiet dark horse bid, and Blaine chatter as the party contemplates Chicago delegates and possible candidates amid party divisions.
Washington March 19 Democrats face a Hobson choice between Payne or Flower for the ticket amid GOP momentum for Blaine. Many party members fear a pro Standard Oil or Wall Street Vice President and seek a new, capable candidate to unite the party and save eastern states in November.
The Austin Reveille endorses former Governor Kin kead as a capable candidate for one of six delegates to the Chicago Convention. He is well informed on constituents’ views and would accept if offered. The note states he is presently east and likely to attend, with broad caucus support implied.
Washington dispatch reports Henry Watterson of the Louisville Courier Journal urges Morrison's tariff plan and warns that a faction of protectionist Democrats led by Randall seeks to block it. Carlisle and Morrison push restraint to pressure a caucus while predicting a party crisis. Ex-Gov Curtin expects the stance to backfire, urging unity ahead of the caucus.
A dialogue between George and his love reveals a final favor asked before parting. She agrees to sing a short song at the piano to deter a dog waiting outside, granting a hopeful, intimate moment before departure.
The Reno Gazette urges Frank Bell as the substitute for Senator Jones to serve as a delegate to Chicago. The paper argues this helps D. A. Bender as a Blaine delegate, noting Nevada’s railroad wing favors Blaine and that Blaine is popular in the state.
Elder Millard enters the race for the Assembly this fall. He is well off financially and thoroughly Republican in sentiment, loyal to the backbone. Such men are valuable and form the core elements the Republican party relies on to match the Democrats according to the Carson Index.
The Curaon Index notes a strong under current in Nevada backing Senator Edmunds of Vermont for the Republican presidential nomination, though surface motion appears absent per the Tuscarora Times-Review.
A proposal to establish a bi city communication schedule with ferries every twenty minutes. If approved a third ferry would operate between the San Francisco and Oakland piers improving cross bay service.
The Tribune hints that Powning is flying wires for another as nomination. But observers doubt it, noting his strong FPed standing and high influence. Carson Appeal
An interview with Mrs. Carrie D. T. Swift reveals hereditary rheumatic tendencies and dramatic improvement after using Warner's Safe Rheumatic Cure. A photographer, Mr. BR. H. Furman, corroborates swift recovery and endorses the remedy as effective for acute and chronic cases, suggesting broader potential for hereditary conditions.
A forae of miners were drafted from the Standard mine yesterday causing excitement. Engineers and brakemen faced twelve hour shifts as the Standard Bolwer mill is set to shut in a day or two due to ore value decline. The old mill will run while ore work continues, promising possible new discoveries. Bodie stock trades showed some drop but remained largely stable.
A public building project may be erected near the railroad between the Coan Block opposite the Mint and the block north of the railroad. The proposal is offered to the Government and is understood to be under control of Mr. Yeri. Details remain unclear as the article fragment ends.
The address listed for former Governor Kinkead is 311 C Washington. No additional details provided about the residence or its current use.
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