Political alarm over election fraud and Bourbon power
The Washington National Republican voices a stark warning that eight Southern states lack legitimate elections and warns that Democratic rule could seize national power within a year. It calls for strict enforcement of election laws, federal marshals, and robust protection of the ballot to prevent a return of Bourbon rule and ensure a Republican government.
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Washington National Republican
North Carolina
South Carolina
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Russia
Congress
United States
South
Bourbon
Lincoln
Grant
Butler
Senate
Rhode Island Parties Back Blaine and Tilden Hendricks
Rhode Island Republicans endorse Blaine while local Democrats rally behind Tilden and Hendricks. The brief note reflects party alignments in the presidential contest with both major tickets favored by region.
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Rhode Island
Blaine
Tilden and
Hendricks
Wool-Growers Meet in Reno to Seek Tariff Restoration
A mass convention is planned in Reno on April 8, 1834, at the request of C. B. Hall and other Washoe figures. Delegates will be chosen to represent Nevada wool interests at a Chicago Wool Growers convention next May. The goal is to restore the wool tariff to 1867 levels, which could add about $120,000 annual value to Nevada sheep growers amid an industry of roughly 400,000 sheep and a 2,400,000 pound annual clip.
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C. 8. Hall
D.C. Wheeler
Robi
Frazer
Washoe County
Nevada
Reno
Chicago
Duty Everyone Owes to Cleanse Dwellings and Cesspools
In spring, citizens are urged to keep homes free of filth and decay to prevent disease. Disinfectants like copperas (sulphate of iron) are recommended to freshen cesspools and vaults. Reno lacks centralized drainage, so residents must act to avert diphtheria and scarlet fever through sanitation.
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Reno
Congressional Whisky War Explained in Brief
A reader explains the whisky surplus held in bond as unpaid tax stock. The whisky bond bill aims to extend revenue collection until a market forms, arguing the tax burden shifts to the government. The notice urges Washoe county Republicans to send a dedicated delegation to the State Convention.
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Congress
Althoug
Republican nominating principle transcends sectional bias
The St Louis Globe-Democrat argues that selecting a Republican candidate for President should ignore geography. It cites Fremont Lincoln Grant Hayes Garfield and others to show nominees were chosen for fitness, not residence, urging future picks to be the ablest and most available person regardless of home state.
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Philosphy
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National Party
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Lincoln
Grant
Hayes
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Massachusetts Republicans pick Edwards and Lincoln for president
Jeff Davis boasts of never repenting as rebels. Edwards and Lincoln lead Massachusetts Republicans presidential ticket with Arthur second and Blaine third. Colonel Payne says his father would not run. Hoadly ill. Hawthorne money order list to start July 1. Dayton reports severe epizootic. Sacramento to start a new evening paper.
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Lincoln
Massachusetts
Arthur
Blaine
Payne
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Hawthorne
Nomination Aims at Party Principles and Fitness
A man placed in nomination should stand for the party doctrines and aims, and for personal capabilities that command respect and help the party win. Such men exist in both West and East, and the choice must be based on merit and fitness, free from sectional bias.
Girl in river trance told by pastor in Pa
Nellie Hamumelrich a 14 year old girl lies semi conscious after a river capsizing last Sunday. Reverend Musselman of the Evangelical Mennonite Church ministers daily and reports she describes a heavenly vision with crowns lilies and streets of gold. She speaks during rational intervals and her body stiffens in trance drawing large crowds.
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Nellie Hamumelrich
Frederick Reinehold
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St. John
Jesus
Henley’s Mistake in Alaska Contract Probe
The report states Representative Henley of California grew chagrined after introducing a resolution to probe the Alaska Commercial Company contract with the government. It notes that most of the company’s stock is held by Democrats and the largest holder donated heavily to California Democrats, with possible impact on Henley’s political prospects. The article says his 1876 Democratic Ways and Means inquiry left him excusable as a new member.
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Washington
Henley
California
Alaska Commercial Company
Alaska
Democratic Campaign Fund
Pacific
Democratic Ways and Means Committee
New Orleans Flood Fear Prompted House Action
New Orleans in danger as New Orleans sought unanimous consent to introduce a joint resolution noting Mississippi River rises to 74 feet at New Orleans, highest on record, with 2 to 3 inches daily rise between St Louis and New Orleans. It urged $609000 to prevent overflow and protect 330000 residents. The House rejected the resolution.
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Lills
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Mississippi
New Orleans
St. Louis
Secretary of War
New State Proposal for Tacoma Admitted in 1886
A Senate bill introduces the admission of the Territory of Washington and part of Idaho as a state. The plan creates a state government after a constitutional convention at Walla Walla and ratification by voters within the proposed state. Admission would occur on March 4, 1886.
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Tacoma
Washington
Idaho
Walla Walla
State seeks escheat of Blythe estate in heirship suit
Attorney General Marshall filed a complaint to escheat the estate of the late Thomas H Blythe to the State of California. The case before the Superior Court concerns proving heirship for Florence Blythe who claims to be his daughter and heiress.
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Thomas H. Blythe
State of
California
Florence Blythe
Arthur's Nomination and Cabinet Prospects
The Troy Times Washington correspondent notes Secretary Lincoln is a strong second place contender for president if an Eastern man is chosen, with potential as a future Senate presiding officer. If Arthur wins, a near new Cabinet seems likely as Gresham, Lincoln, Brewster, Frelinghuysen, Folger, Chandler, and Teller shift roles, threatening Cabinet cohesion within a year as Republicans grow confident and Democratic fears fade.
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Chicago
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Gresham
Capitol
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Frelinghuysen
Folger
Chandler
Teller
Blair
Hill
Corr
Troy Times
Clipper Baby Stocks Bond Sagas At The Bank
In a humorous domestic scene Mrs Dial consoles a fretful infant while Fielding refers to his stock terms and a mustard draft to calm the child. The baby settles as Fielding proudly calls him a clipper and a regular coupon clipper.
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Fielding
Blaine and Logan as ticket would sweep the nation
The author argues Blaine and Logan are the strongest Republican duo for the presidential ticket, noting Logan's preference for second place and Blaine's superiority in ability. Garfield’s nomination is cited as a cautionary example, and while other candidates like Arthur, Lincoln, Sherman, or Edmunds are mentioned, the piece insists the party needs a clear, enthusiastic ticket from the start.
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F. Post
James G. Blaine
John A. Logan
Maine
Ocean
Blaine
Logan
Illinois
Garfield
General Grant
Roscoe Conkling
Grant
Arthur
Lincoln
John Sherman
Edmunds
Ingenious Cribbage Play Reaches 110 Points
In a Virginia Chronicle report a cribbage expert describes a sequence where one player scores 41 pegging points, then two hands total 40, the crib 29, completing a remarkable 110 point run. The sequence includes multiple fives, treys, and fours with strategic discards and turn-up card.
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Trey
Virginia Chronicle
Bullion Mining Camp Praised for Real Merit in Nevada
The Battle Mountain Messenger lauds Bullion as a Nevada mining camp that has stood on merit with minimal capital. Most mines have paid from the start. owners are mostly poor men forced to make prospects pay or abandon. With modest capital, Bullion could become a top camp, rivaling Coeur d Alene and distant camps that attract press attention.
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Nevada
Idaho
Arizona
Cozur d’Alene
Battle Mountain
Carson and Colorado Railroad Expands Nevada Mining Reach
The Carson and Colorado Railroad revived regional business by opening districts near Walker Lake on Mount Grant and Cory and in the Gillis Mountains. The line enabled profitable mining previously hindered by transport costs, connecting South Nevada and benefiting Lyon County and surrounding areas.
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Carson and Colorado Railroad
Walker Lake
Mount Grant
Cory
Gillis Mountains
Nevada
Lyon County Times
Powning Aims for Republican Nomination in Congress
Aero Journal editor C. C. Powning is actively courting Republican support for a Congress bid this fall while downplaying candidacy. In related remarks the Tuscarora Times-Review notes Christopher, a young man, seeks a seat in Congress, urging caution toward critics.
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C. C. Powning
The
Aero Journal
Congress
Carson Tribune
Christopher
Sonny
Tuscarora Times-Review
Tuscarora Stocks and Telegraph Opposition
The Tuscarora Times-Review notes letters asking for stock advice and jokes about using their knowledge to strike it rich in months. They say they would build a postal telegraph to rival John Macknay's line if they possessed such insight.
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Tuscarora
John Macknay
Tuscarora Times-Review
Carson youth defense stance sparks call for arms lot
A Carson Appeal item notes youths aged twelve to fifteen taking up six shooters for personal protection, criticizing the trend as dangerous and urging confiscation of weapons and corporal punishment for the offenders.
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Carson
Colonel Sweeney buys building and tailor shop in Carson City
Colonel John P. Sweeney purchased the building occupied by Captain D. W. Avery and the adjoining tailor shop from Trenmor Coffin. The transactions reflect his strong faith in Carson City real estate and prospects.
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John P. Sweeney
Trenmor Coffin
D. W. Avery
Carson City
Carson Appeal
Republican Nominees Mentioned for Fall Congressional Nod
The Carson Appeal notes that Tom Wells of Aurora and Rev. J D Hammond are named among Republicans seeking the Congressional nomination this fall but remarks their “poles are not long enough to knock that per simmon off the tree.”
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Tom Wells
Aurora
Rev
J. D. Hammond
Carson
Reno Woman Sues for Divorce Over Forty Years of No Work
A Reno woman files for divorce claiming her husband has not worked for fourteen years. The Bodie Free Press notes some women's views on a man always being on the keen ramp.
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Reno
Bodie Free Press
Senator Fair Praises Jane as a Good Man
Senator Fair told a Reno Gazette reporter that Senator Jane is a good man. The remark suggests the Reno Gazette may feel flattered by the compliment and its source.
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Fair
Reno Gazette
Jane
Carson
Political outlook color in private letter on Blaine chance
In a private letter Senator Jones notes a strong determination among Republicans to win. He predicts Blaine or Arthur as next candidates and argues Blaine has broad support, including in this section, with potential for an aggressive campaign if Chicago prize is won. The Esmeralda Herald provides the source remarks.
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Jones
Fand Win
Blaine
Lincoln
Arthur
Chicago
Esmeralda Herald
An Ovntrance on Bodie Stock Manipulation
The Carson Appeal reports outrage over Bodie mine stock manipulation and hidden outputs. It notes last week’s mine output at 50000 dollars but says only 13000 dollars was reported as shipments. A informed source claims ore in sight could fund thirty dollar dividends per share, while many holders seek quick recovery of losses from past years.
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Carson
Democrats Consider Arthur as Republican Nominee Option
The New York Herald suggests Democrats should nominate Arthur if Republicans withhold. The reasoning notes that Horace Greeley era politics show Arthur would be unacceptable to Republicans. It compares possible cross nominations to Butler in Massachusetts and Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
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New York Herald
Arthur
Horace Greeley
Massachusetts
Butler
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promised Cure
An 19th century style medical advertisement urges consumptives to believe in Dr. R V Pierce and his Golden Medical Discovery claiming cures for consumption. It invites readers to send two stamps for a pamphlet and lists the World's Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo New York as the address.
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R. V. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
N. Y
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