Tariff for Revenue Debate in 1884 Editorial
In this May 1884 editorial from the Nevada State Journal the writer argues against free trade, claiming high tariffs harm American workers by forcing prices up and diverting wealth to speculators. It frames tariffs as protection for labor and industry, contrasting American mechanics with European conditions and urging readers to oppose free trade and its political proponents.
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Pittsburg
United States
Europe
America
Law and justice clash over Iowa murder pardon
A 1879 Iowa case saw a youth imprisoned for life on circumstantial evidence and confessions coerced from a nearly 70 year old woman. New testimony suggests innocence, while detectives’ theories show how bias can derail justice and harm the innocent.
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Iowa
Amendment Proposal Restricts Currency to Gold and Silver
An article outlines a proposed constitutional amendment limiting Congress to coin money only in gold or silver, except after war declaration or in rebellion or invasion for public safety. The text notes the unusual nature of restricting legal tender and calls for persuasive argument to gain public acceptance.
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United States
Congress
Doubtful States for Republicans in California and Nevada
Eastern politicians assess California and Nevada as doubtful in the coming election. Nevada has a Republican record in presidential contests since statehood, with 1880 and 1882 results favoring Republicans. California’s votes shifted with the Morey letter, but the piece argues California and Nevada lean Republican if a strong Chicago nomination emerges.
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California
Nevada
Morey
Fair
Hancock
Chicago
Morey Jetter
Garfield
Woman suffrage debate taints congressional views
The Judiciary Committee of the lower branch weighs extending suffrage to women. The majority files an unfavorable report arguing political contention would disrupt homes. The author mocks the logic, suggesting a wider scope of elder control and referencing English franchise origins.
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Judiciary Committee
Congress
American Congress
England
Aid for ex Confederate soldiers meeting in Newark
In Newark Park Theater a large meeting was held to aid ex Confederate soldiers. Cortland Parker presided with Gen Gordon and Rev Hepworth among speakers. A generous sum was raised and Gordon stated he would not restore slavery and was glad the Union remained intact.
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Newark
New Jersey
Park Theater
Cortland Parker
Gen. Gordon
Rev. Hepworth
South
General Gordon
Georgia
Ex Secretary Robison Defeated as New Jersey Delegate
Ex Secretary Robison loses a bid for delegate to the Chicago Convention from New Jersey. In an open letter he warned the Convention against voting for his opponent over the Fitz-John Porter bill. The Convention rejected the objection as invalid. The public remains convinced Fitz-John Porter was wronged, and opposition to him is not political strength.
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Robison
Chicago
New Jersey
Fitz-John Porter
Fitz-John Portar
Remarkable Sicilian Murder Clubs Uncovered Near Palermo
Sicilian police expose a murder club of fifty nine members in Palermo who plotted killings for profit. A branch at Sicarizzo with forty five members has killed thirty people in months. Members imprisoned in Palermo. trial set for May. Governor Stoneman condemns the Legislature and all linked to it.
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Palermo
Sicarizzo
Illiteracy Bill Advances. Nevada to Get 48000 If Law Passed
The $77 million illiteracy bill has passed the Senate and, if enacted into law, Nevada’s portion would be $48,000. The measure targets literacy programs and state funding allocations.
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Senate
Nevada
Postmaster General veto on star routes blocks daily mail
The Eureka mail matter shows the Postmaster General opposing star route style service while in charge of the Postal Department. E and P Railroad lacks a daily Palisade Eureka mail contract and trains were reduced to tri weekly due to low pay. Congressman Cassidy relayed Washington that the law limits railway trip frequency and the Post Office cannot fund extra trips, leaving only a daily service or a new contract by other means. Geo W Cassier confirms.
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Palisade
Eureka
Cassidy
Cassidy Who After the Investigation Telegraphed the Following: Wasuraton, D. C
R. Sapage
Department of the Post Office
Absent memorial for Kit Carson at Taos evokes wider G A R appeal
New Mexico Grand Army of the Republic members seek funding from Grand Army posts across the Missouri river West and from Missouri and Kentucky to place a tombstone at Kit Carson’s grave in Taos. The campaign asks for twenty five cent donations per person, with nonmembers invited to contribute, sending remittances to Franklin Jordan in Santa Fe.
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Kit Carson
Taos
New Mexico
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Missouri River
Missouri
Kentucky
Franklin Jordan
Santa Fe
Governor vows veto as California legislature nears adjournment
After four weeks in session and no bills passed, the Legislature nears exhausting a 47500 per diem fund. The Governor grows dissatisfied and may veto another appropriation bill, threatening adjournment as the per diem is cut off.
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California
Grand Jury indicts booth sellers near Barnum show
The Philadelphia Grand Jury returned true bills against several booth occupants near Barnum's show for selling liquor without licenses. The foreman asked the District Attorney to consider indicting Barnum, arguing the show itself caused nuisances and annoyance and was a public nuisance.
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Grand Jury
Philadelphia
Barnum
Army Poker Club and the Swaim Inquiry Fallout
The Court of Inquiry into General Swaim’s charges is expected to reveal the links between the Army Poker Club and the downfall of several once respected officers. It is believed the Secretary of War sought this moment to fully uncover the scandal.
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Swaim
Army Poker Club
English Leaders Falter Amid Public Shock and Strains
Between Irish explosions and natural quakes, England’s people and public buildings feel the impact. Statesmen Gladstone and Sir Stafford Northcote are aging and challenged by mounting responsibilities. Northcote tripped over his discourse three times, while Gladstone shows signs of shakiness in recent times.
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England
Gladstone
Stafford Northcote
House of Commons
Northcote
Beggars Harassed by Police at Street Corners
The Sacramento Record Union reports police action against beggars asking for two bits for breakfast at street corners each morning. The item notes no link to the Legislature and mentions Dr. Leverson resigning from the Capital.
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Leverson
Governor Hendricks Returns Ready to Revive Ticket
On the day of Hendricks return from a foreign tour he visits Mr Tilden and learns that the old ticket system will be ended. Hendricks appears healthy and eager to press the new plan despite prior exasperation and persistence.
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Hendricks
Mr. Tilden
Scientists Unite Over Fall Sunsets Belief
Principal scientists across Europe and America declare the fall sunsets due to zodiacal light and nothing else. They admit ignorance about the zodiacal light, leaving room for further speculation on the phenomenon.
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Europe
America
William Baxter Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
William Baxter was found guilty of first degree murder in San Jose after a Santa Clara County jail incident on March 13. The jury fixed the sentence at life imprisonment, with the defense succeeding on an insanity plea.
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William Baxter
Santa Clara County
San Jose
Butler's Backers Demand Govt Control of Money and Railroads
The Greenbackers of Massachusetts met in Lynn, sent delegates to Indianapolis, and approved a platform endorsing Supreme Court power to issue legal tender money in peacetime. They call for government control of banks, regulation of railroads, protection of labor, and a national land ownership ban for aliens. They back Butler for President and push reforms on convict labor arbitration and a two day work period.
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Greenbackers
Massachusetts
Lynn
Indianapolis
United States Supreme Court
Congress
General Butler
Land Case in Lassen County Seeks Transmutation
Frank H Merrill former Register of the Land Office sought to relinquish a 640 acre desert land entry in Lassen County and keep 160 acres as homestead while crediting occupancy periods. The Secretary upheld the Land Office ruling that transmutation cannot occur until a successor is appointed and residence is required for homestead entry. Desert Land Act occupancy alone cannot satisfy homestead residence.
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Frank H. Merrill
Register of the Land Office
Susanville
Cal
General Land Office
Washington
Land Office
Merrill
Breckinridge-Crocker Damage Suit Verdict Won
John W. Breckinridge, Merced Assembly member, won a $90,000 verdict against railroad magnate Charles Crocker in a Merced County case. The suit claimed Crocker failed to honor a contract to sell real estate at $70,000 after offer and partial payment, with Breckinridge engaging agents and a telegram confirming Crocker’s price. The jury deliberated about 30 minutes before awarding the sum.
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John W. Breckinridge
Joan C. Breckinridge
Kentucky
Merced
Cal
Charles Crocker
Crocker
John Underhill
Breckinridge
Underhill
Fresno
Merced Board
San Francisco
Superior Court
Eagle City launches weekly paper Eagle in Idaho Territory
The new weekly Eagle declares it prints in the camp with own funds and no outside aid. It defends its independence from other Cour d'Alene titles and attacks outside publications. In national politics, Blaine leads the Republican race with Arthur and Logan close behind Edmunds fourth. several dark horses including Lincoln, Gresham, Harrison, Hawley, Washburn and Sherman are named as contenders. About 1600 more dak horses would accept the nomination if offered.
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Eagle City
Coeur d'Alene
Eagle
Idaho Territory
Inaho
Coeur d’Alene
United States
Blaine
Arthur
Logan
Edmunds
Lincoln
Gresham
Harrison
Hawley
Washburn
Sherman
Dak
Mob at Mt Sterling Jail Demands prisoner Keys
Early Friday morning a mob of about forty to fifty men converged on the Mt Sterling Kentucky jail seeking admittance to obtain a prisoner. The leader claimed to be breathill county sheriff with a prisoner and threatened to batter down doors if keys were not surrendered. The jailer and two sons resisted from the second floor, the mob searched the premises then dispersed without attacking officers.
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Mt. Sterling
Breathill County
William Osborne
Henry Thomas
Cincinnati
Ohio
Berner
Uneless Bill On Physiology Study Of Intoxicants
The Congress bill to study the effects of intoxicating narcotics on life health and welfare of Territories and DC is deemed useless. Medical authorities disagree on moderate use of intoxicants. Dr Park’s Food and Drink work is cited as showing no conclusive evidence for temperate wine and malt liquor use.
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Territories
District of Columbia
Park
Prohibition Move in Switzerland Aims at French Brandy
The Swiss Federal Council acts on a government inquiry into alcohol use, reporting that cheap French brandy harms peasants and public finances. A prohibitory duty on French brandy will raise prices and reduce availability, based on statistics asserting rising spirits consumption and social decline.
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Federal Council
Europe
The V Flame Patent Case Ends in Mistrial
J W Haines sues Mc Laughlin over V flame patent seeking 100000 damages. Trial in San Francisco before Judge Sabin ended with a mistrial after a jury could not reach a verdict. Jurors stood seven for the defendant and five for the plaintiff before discharge.
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J. W. Haines
McLaughlin
Haynes
Sabin
San Francisco
Tragic Courtland Father Ends Life After Son’s Decline
In Courtland New York Clinton Rindge commits suicide upon the deathly diagnosis of his son William Rindge who suffered kidney and liver illness. A sister’s quick remedy with Warner's Safe Cure reportedly saves William, prompting warnings about modern diseases and urging timely treatment to stave off fatal outcomes.
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America
Courtland
Clinton Rindge
Rindge
Buffalo
William Rindge
Bright
William
William B. Rindgy
Warner
Clinton Bridge
Telegraph rate wars spark new night pricing
Competition among telegraph firms heats up as Western Union cuts night rates to fifteen cents for ten words and one cent per extra word east of the Missouri. Previously two thirds of day rates, the firm now faces uniform undercutting from Bankers and Merchants and Baltimore and Ohio lines. The top Western Union rate remains one dollar for ten words between Portland, Maine, and San Francisco.
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Western Union Company
Missouri River
Western Union
Portland
San Francisco
Bankers and Merchants’ Telegraph Company
Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph Company
Explosion in Dublin Barracks Shatters Windows
A cannister of gunpowder exploded Friday evening in the barracks on Bhip street Dublin. Windows were shattered and fragments of clockwork found nearby. An officer dining in the rear above remained uninjured though nail rod pieces were scattered about. No arrests. The blast caused loud noise and great alarm.
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Bhip Street
Dublin
Democrats to Nominate Payne for President in Chicago
Indications point to Henry B. Payne of Ohio, linked to Standard Oil, as the Democratic presidential nominee with Cleveland or Flowery of New York slated for vice president at the Chicago convention in July.
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Henry B. Payne
Ohio
Standard Oil Monopolist
Cleveland
Flowery
New York
Chicago
Attempted arson at San Francisco home on Webster Street
An explosion damaged the stove pipe and wounded Mrs. Bird while an attempt to blow up Urban Bird’s house near the draw bridge in San Francisco is blamed on unknown antagonists. A ladder stood by the building and investigators found explosive fragments, with no further clues to the offender.
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Urban Bird
Webster Street
Drawbridge
San Francisco
Gas fraudster George Dunbar arrested in Peoria
A Peoria man named George Dunbar was arrested for a gas company swindle. He stole kerosene lamp fixtures from a residence, linked his own fixtures to the main gas line, and fooled gas company employees and a local detective who persisted until the scam was uncovered.
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Ben
Peoria
Ilinois
George Dunbar
Ges
Thes Rand
Exquisite Myra Goldthwaite remembered in Nevada era
A fragmentary reminiscence traces Goldthwaite and his wife Myra through Nevada Pine Pioohe and Eureka, noting her beauty and social prominence. It recalls Judge F. H. Harmon, legal figures in Eureks and Hamilton, and Myra’s later life in Leadville. It adds an anecdote of the Prince of Wales admiring her in 1820 St Louis.
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Goldthwaite
Pioohe
Eureka
Hamilton
Mies Hermon
F. H. Harmon
Austin
Justice of the Peace of
Eureks
Nevada
Silver Reef
Utah
Forville
Frank Ganabl
Wood Rere
Alexander H. Stephens
Leadville
Colorado
Prince of Wales
St. Louis
Lord Yous
United States
George Goldthwaite
Alabama
Lake County
Misstatement on Carr Haggin labor in Kern county
A disputed report claims many negroes imported from Tennessee for Carr and Haggin on their Kern County ranch mutinied over wages and deserted. The editor observed the opposite, finding the workers content, earning twice Tennessee wages, fed and clothed well, and eager to renew contracts. Officials note the project aims to employ up to 10,000 if cotton and tobacco trials succeed.
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Tennessee
Carr & Haggin
Kern County
California
Bakerfield
Carr
Cargon
Independence of Thought and the Caution in Reading
A passage urges readers to judge for themselves and not accept writings at face value. It notes that books reflect one person’s views, often built on others’ statements, which may be flawed. It warns that repeated, steadfast certainty stifles growth and that truth requires reconsidering cherished beliefs.
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Regerde
Woman's Work Reflects Family Labor and Poverty
A boy recounts his mother's daily toil from dawn to breakfast for all seven family members. He notes the mother works without pay while the father earns only three dollars a day and he, the boy, gets twenty dollars weekly, highlighting hardship and unpaid maternal labor.
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Abe
Indian Man’s Bold Remark Amuses Household Visitors
The Homer Index recalls a humorous incident where Jim, an Indian, defends his attire with wit. A gentleman remarks on his clothing when appearing before ladies, asking if he is embarrassed. Jim replies cheerfully that he does not care and might go bare all over someday.
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Buck
Jim
Seance in Boston Ends With Uncertain Outcome
At a Boston seance a grieving widower reportedly succeeded in contacting a deceased spouse, but details remain unclear as the session concluded without verifiable proof or public acknowledgment.
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Com
Salty note on ward selection and vote control in Salt Lake
The Salt Lake Tribune reports a faction calling 100 men to St John’s Arisons to be chosen from city wards. The aim is to influence the vote in that part of the territory, asserting Gentiles must age and implying sectarian manipulation.
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The
Salt Lake
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