Floods and levee policy threaten Mississippi valley cities
The Ohio floods sweep into the Mississippi, washing rail lines and levees and threatening New Orleans. The piece argues Congress risks wasteful river improvements, calls for upstream reservoirs to control floods, and urges prioritizing safety over spending. It notes silt buildup and forest loss as causes, and predicts rising flood dangers without reform.
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Ohio
Cincinati
Wheeling
Louisville
Mississipi
New Orleans
Mississippi
Missouri
Great Northwest
Washington
Congress
Treasury
West Point Cadetship Contest Springs Public Exam
Nevada Representative Cassidy opens a competitive cadet exam in Winnemucca on April 30 to allow all qualified youths to compete for a West Point appointment. The Silver State accuses him of bias after recalling a prior appointment favoring a Republican’s son and claims the paper misleads readers for partisan ends.
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Cassidy
Congress
United States Military Academy
West Point
Nevada
Winnemucca
P. E. Connor
Oakland
Connor
Outlawed In Cities Vigilance Action Against Desirable Residents
Modern Sh Maelit en notes many expelled from Modesto fled to San Francisco. Police warn to remove such objectionable citizens on sight and arrest vagrants failing to leave. Lists of names circulate statewide, outlawing them and prompting questions about humanity and civilization in a peaceful land.
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Modesto
Vigilance Committee
San Francisco
Crowley
Modesta
U S District Judges Pay Rise Advocated by Senate
The Senate passed an act raising U S District Judges pay from 3500 to 5000 per year, arguing the increase is overdue to attract capable, virtuous appointees. Judge Sabin of the Nevada District cited as example of someone leaving practice for district service due to inadequate compensation. The measure aims to recruit and retain skilled judges.
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Senate
U. S
Sabin
Nevada
Grant and Logan in Washington rumor mill
The New York Tribune Washington special reports a gossiping mood among leading Republicans. It says Grant may still entertain future ambitions while Logan is favored for the presidential nomination. Hoe’s revival of political life is noted, with support from allies if Logan falters. Ex Senator Chaffee is cited as openly backing Logan and secretly Grant.
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New York Tribune
Washington
Logan
Grant
Hoe
Chaffee
Harney Peak Tin Mines Could Cut Tin Prices
The Harney Peak tin mines in the Black Hills are deemed practically inexhaustible, which would lower the price of tin currently around 350 dollars per ton and reduce annual imports of about 25 million dollars.
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Harney Peak
Black Hills
Minister Sargent Toasts Emperor at American Exchange Dinner
Minister Sargent proposed a toast at the opening dinner of the American Exchange. He said Emperor William is entitled to the veneration of all foreigners and will remain immortal in history, admired by mankind beyond borders.
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Sargent
William
Oregon Votes On Women's Suffrage Amendment
On June 2 voters will decide a state constitutional amendment extending the elective franchise to women. The measure has passed the legislature twice by decisive nonpartisan votes and is viewed as a forerunner to final adoption.
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Oregon
Stevenson Named Delegate to National Convention
Mr. C. Stevenson is noted as a delegate to the National Convention. Some Republicans will not forgive him for voting for Grant over Garfield, while others applaud his judgment and support his choice.
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C. Stevenson
Grant
Garfield
Conductor Wilson Edmundson Ends Life in Denver
Wilson Edmundson, longtime Central Pacific conductor from Humboldt Wells to Ogden, took morphine in Denver last Saturday. He had been in poor health for some time.
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Wilson Edmundson
Central Pacific
Humboldt Wells
Ogden
Denver
New Management Marks Party Alignment in Leader
The New York Commercial Advertiser under new management shows clear political ties in Tuesday's editorial, making a forceful case for Arthur's renomination.
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New York Commercial Advertiser
Arthur
Sargent Keeps Berlina Charge Despite Bismarck Push
The statement argues that Sargent should have remained at Berlina regardless of Bismarck's preferences, arguing that Americans are fed up with the U.S. yielding to foreign nations and should assert its own dominance.
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Sargent
Berlina
Bismarck
Luzerne Delegates Instructed to Support Blaine Delegates
Luzerne county delegates to the Pennsylvania State Convention are instructed to vote for Blaine delegates to the National Convention. The directive aligns county votes with Blaine factions as the party gathers for national representation.
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Luzerne County
Pennsylvania
Blaine
Washington Letter on Porter Vindication and 1884 Politics
The Washington letter reports the Porter bill's passage in the Senate vindicating Gen Porter and frames Logan Blaine Edmunds Arthur divisions. It notes Republican internal tariff quarrels, potential Morrison bill passage, and Library site debates. Edmunds is praised as a principled fit for the presidency while Logan Blaine and Arthur are critiqued in party balance context.
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Gen
Fox John Porter
Edmunds
Blaine
Barkis
Willin
Washineton
D. C
Fitz John Porter
Senate
Gen Logan
Porter
Gen. Grant
Logan
Presidential Bee
Randall
Congress
Congressional Library
House
Capitol
Holman
Indiana
James G. Blaine
Washington
Vermont
Arthur
New York
Garfield
Treasury
Opponents Count 47 Democratic Votes Against Tariff Bill
Washington special notes Morrison Tariff bill fate in the House. Opponents say forty-seven Democratic votes will oppose it. Listed by state: California six, Connecticut two, New Jersey three, New York six, Maryland three, Pennsylvania twelve, South Carolina one, Virginia four, Louisiana four, Ohio six. Thirty-five Democrats can defeat the bill.
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Herald
Washington
House
California
Connecticut
New Jersey
New York
Maryland
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Virginia
Louisiana
Ohio
Grant Vizier Raises Complaint About Minister Wallace
The Grant Vizier has formally complained to the United States Government regarding Minister Wallace's recent conduct, signaling diplomatic friction between the two entities. The disclosure is seen as a potentially escalating dispute affecting bilateral relations and policy discussions.
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Grant
United States
Wallace
Norristown Democrats Endorse Randall for President
The Norristown county Democrats in Pennsylvania have declared for Randall as their presidential candidate, signaling party support and potential momentum. The local party group affirmed the endorsement, highlighting Randall as their preferred nominee ahead of state and national contests.
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Norristown County Democrats
Pennsylvania
Randall
Senator Sherman Sees Tariff and Southern Questions Driving Gop
Washington interview with Senator Sherman outlines key election issues for Republicans. He cites tariff as leading matter, defends protectionist stance, critiques Morrison bill, and stresses Southern problem as next major row. Sherman says he is not a candidate and aims to unite the party instead.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Sherman
House
Ohio
Readjuster Congressman Saya Attacks Virginia Legislature
John Wise, a Readjuster from Virginia, criticized the Legislature for voting to override the Governor and strip power from the office. He warned the acts were passed by fraud and said courts might nullify them. He predicted Readjuster losses and possible support for the Republican nominee, while unsure Mahone would seek reelection.
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John 8. Wise
Virginia
House
Mahone
Republican Party
Ex Senator Gwin Holds Senate Memories in Washington
A Washington dispatch reports ex Senator Gwin remains in the city and has not visited the Senate chamber since leaving in March 1861. He praises the 1840 to 1860 cohort as unmatched in intellect and patriotism and says visiting now would spoil fond recollections.
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Washington
Gwin
Senate Chamber
Senate
Senate of the
United States
Primary vote in Youngstown shows Blaine lead in Garfield district
A dated report from Youngstown Ohio records a Republican city primary suggestion for a public vote on the presidential choice. Blaine leads with 1,515 votes while Lincoln earns 33 and Edmunds 17, alongside minor tallies for Logan Arthur Sherman John Sherman Grant Conkling and others.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Blaine
Garfield
Lincoln
Edmunds
Logan
Arthur
Gen. Sherman
John Sherman
Grant
Conkling
Minister Sargent Named Envoy to Russia
The President has sent to the Senate the nomination of Aaron A. Sargent now envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Germany to be envoy to Russia vice W H Hunt deceased.
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Senate
Aaron A. Sargent
Germany
Russia
W. H. Hunt
Alta Share Price: 50 Cents Per Share Yesterday
Alta was assessed at 50 cents per share in yesterday's market activity. The move reflects a minor pricing adjustment affecting investors in Alta holdings and market watchers.
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Alta
Money in Politics Across Nations and Eras
The piece surveys how money shapes political campaigns in the United States and England, noting large fundraising from subgroups and subscriptions, and detailing historical spending in U S elections and British Parliament contests. It cites figures for donors, parliamentary votes, and corporate influence from 1872 to 1882, highlighting the cost of access and power.
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United States
S. J. Tilden
New York
W. H. Barnum
Connecticut
W. L. Scott
Pennsylvania
H. B. Payne
Ohio
O. H. Payne
W. J. Gordon
Payne
Lincoln
Garfield
Hayes
Tilden
St. Louis
England
Congress
Butt
House of Commons
Commons
Dawnay
North Riding
Yorkshire
Rowlandson
Thought Freedom Questioned Across Borders
The remark notes that while no law bars belief in either country, public opinion remains wary as many people still shake their heads. It frames a tension between individual thought and collective judgment in a cross border context.
California and the tariff and California facts
California and the Pacific coast advocate a tariff protecting home industries. They argue for beet sugar sugar-beet and iron and steel, wool, raisins, wine, and coal, urging duties to shield local production from free trade and revenue-only tariffs. They predict damage to wool, beet sugar, and iron industries without protection.
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Stockton
California
Congress
Union
Pacific States
Hawaiian Islands
United States
England
Oregon
Washington
Pennsylvania
Paget Sound
Malagas
Pacific Coast
Greenback Party delegates chosen in Sacramento District Convention
The Sacramento Record Union reports a National Greenback Labor Party district convention at 809 I Street elected Warren Chase and Ferdinand Woodward as delegates to the national convention in Indianapolis on May 28. A. B. Burns and R. Butterfield were named as alternates and instructed to cast the first presidential ballot for B. F. Butler.
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Sacramento Record Union
National Greenback Labor Party
I Street
California
Indianapolis
Warren Chase
Washington, D. C
Ferdinand Woodward
A. B. Burns
Brighton
R. Butterfield
B. F. Butler
United States
Sherman Warns on Tariffs and Southern Outrages
In a voiced opinion the article notes Senator Sherman predicting tariff and Southern outrages as central issues for the next Presidential campaign. It states Northern Democrats face a tied course to the Bourbon faction and must keep pace with the procession. Sherman denies any presidential candidacy as a display of good sense.
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Sherman
F. Post
Storey County Republicans to Hold Primary Preparations
The Storey Republican County Central Committee will meet at 7:30 PM on Saturday evening next in room 7 at the Odd Fellows' Building to arrange for calling the primary election set for April 12. John Sherman referenced policy as favoring judicious protection while Democrats attack vested interests.
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John Sherman
S.F. Post
Storey
Republican County Central Committee
Odd Fellows’ Baiding
Railroads in 1882 United States surpass Europe in mileage
A Poor's Manual look at 1882 railroad statistics shows 113,329 miles of track, gross earnings near 770 million dollars, heavy bond interest, and a total capital of about 3.456 billion on liabilities of 6.895 billion. The piece warns of overexpansion, watered stock, and urges restraint on new lines while noting future transcontinental goals and ongoing capital distortions.
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United States
Mays Poor
Europe
Wall Street
Ridi
Presidential Predilections for Arthur Miller Ticket
Washington correspondent notes Boston business leaders back Arthur and a East Coast trend favoring him. Senator Miller of California is viewed as strong for second on the ticket, with Indiana ties and broad appeal to carry Pacific Coast Republicans. Miller paired with Logan Blaine or Arthur could form a winning ticket.
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Boston
Arthur
East
Senator Miller
California
Sacramento
Miller
Senate
Indiana
Logan
Blaine
General Arthur and barbed wire price meeting noted
An illustration praises General Arthur as an honorable administrator of Hugh Hastings estate. The New York Commercial Advertiser property was sold with the President offering a neutral stance on its disposition. Separately, about 30 barbed wire manufacturers from five states met in St Louis and agreed to raise barbed wire prices by half a cent.
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Arthur
Hugh Hastings
New York Commercial Advertiser
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
St. Louis
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