Industrial Congress Urges Tariff and Resource Protections
From Chicago where the Industrial Congress met, a report urged Congress to adopt protective tariffs to foster national resources. It called for repealing internal revenue taxes, banning pauper labor, developing waterways and railways, and protecting both raw materials and manufactures. Specific tariff items include wool, hemp, flax, jute, romie, sugar, beet sugar, rice, cotton, ties, hoops, rails, scrap iron, and tin plate. It also seeks abrogation of treaties with the Sandwich Islands and Mexico over sugar trade.
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Chicago
Industrial Congress
Congress
Chain of Lakes
Mississippi River
Sandwich Islands
Mexico
G R Headquarters Rebuke of Memorial Day Picnics
The G A R in San Francisco condemns desecration of Memorial Day by churches both there and elsewhere. Picnics and dances at cemeteries are rejected as inappropriate for a sacred day. A Carson Methodist pastor sets a contrasting example by adopting Ingersoll’s oration for cemetery recitation, highlighting a divide between reverence and festivity.
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Jovanan
San Francisco
Carson
Bretheren
Bob Ingersol
Ingersol
United States
Size of Alaska and its vast coast line
The article explains Alaska’s enormous size compared with the eastern United States, noting Sitka’s latitude relative to St. Petersburg, the Chikcat river mouth near Greenland, and Alaska’s equal area to U S regions east of the Mississippi. It cites 31,365 square miles of Alaskan islands, Attu’s westward position, and a 25,000 mile indented coast longer than the combined Atlantic and Pacific shorelines.
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Sitka
Alaska
North Pole
St. Petersburg
Russia
Chikcat River
Greenland
Northwest
United States
Mississippi River
Aleutian
Alexander Archipelago
Alaskan Islands
Attu
San Francisco
Bangor
Maine
Atlantic and
Pacific
Benjamin Accepts Nomination by Anti Monopolists for President
General Butler accepts the nomination of the National Anti Monopolist party for President. In Lowen Massachusetts on May 21 he writes that he would vigorously pursue all measures of reform if chosen, praising the Chicago convention action and expressing gratitude to the party. Annie McClure sues Central Pacific Railroad for 50000 dollars, claiming her husband George B. McClure, a heater at Judson works, died after Berkeley train incident leaving two sons.
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General Butler
National Anti-Monopoly Organization
United States
Lowen
Mass
Chicago
Annie McClure
George B. McClure
Berkeley
Central Pacific Railroad Company
Judson Works
J. N. Wallace
J. W. Johnson
Franktown
M. D. Bowen
D. B. Barton
Lovelock
Carson Valley
Carson River
Geo. Becker
Granite
Anhauser
St. Louis
Reno
Franklin M. Alexander
Foster
Vacaville
Cal
Quincy
Rocklin
Theo. F. Lewis
Frank Perkins
W. Sanders
The Chinese Bill Politicized by Frelinghuysen Debate
Secretary Frelinghuysen allegedly sent a confidential advisory to the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee arguing that passing the House Chinese bill would provoke irritation from the Chinese Government and Embassy. The note, treated as confidential, raises questions about why a Chinese Embassy attorney’s views should be kept secret amid the broader opposition from the State Department.
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Frelinghuysen
Senate
Senate Committee of Foreign Affairs
House
American Congress
State Department
Land Grants Reported Favorably On Hold Until Court Action
Representative Lewin reports a house committee joint resolution to bar the Interior Secretary from issuing patents on land grants where Congress has reported forfeiture bills until final action or Supreme Court decision. The measure also bars certification to any corporation unless it fully meets Granting Act conditions, with any doubts resolved in favor of the government.
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Lewin
House Committee On Public Lands
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Democratic Honesty Versus Hewitt's Tariff Bill
The San Francisco Post warned of devilment in Congressman Hewitt’s tariff plan and a cat peeping from the meal tub. Hewitt, a top iron products maker, allegedly raises duties on his outputs while removing duties on imports, a clear conflict of interest. He remains a Democratic leader amid campaigns calling Republicans mercenary and corrupt, with supporters backing him for President if nominated.
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Hewitt
San Francisco Post
United States
O'Donnell
Democratic Party
True Blue Democrats
Republican Party
Hewitt Denies Letter Attributed To Him In Forger Claim
Abram S. Hewitt writes to the Herald denying authorship of a letter to Henry Oliver and labeling it a fabrication. The Herald editorial questions who wrote the Hewitt letter, noting Hewitt previously denied authorship of the Morey Letter and other pieces. Henry Oliver calls the letter a foolish forgery and a clumsy attempt, saying Hewitt’s work is usually better crafted.
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Abram S. Hewitt
Herald
Henry Oliver
Oliver
Hewitt
Morey
Warshaw suit against Methodist Episcopal Conference over sermon
In Warshaw New York a suit against the Methodist Episcopal Conference arises after Rev C H Harigan of Belmont was expelled for sermon against immediate sanctification. He was restrained at Buffalo Insane Asylum in a violent state and friends sue the church for damages backed by a $10000 subscription.
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Warshaw
New York
Methodist Episcopal Conference
C. H. Harigan
Belmont
Alleghany County
Buffalo Insane Asylum
Favorable report on veterans preferred for civil offices
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs instructs a favorable report on a bill appointing honorably discharged soldiers or sailors to civil offices when they are found to possess the business capacity needed to perform duties, ensuring qualified veterans are given priority.
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House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Local grower offers cabbage tomatoes for transplanting
Uncle H Wright advertises an immense stock of cabbage tomatoes paper and other plants in prime transplanting condition available to customers at reasonable rates. See notice in 50 cent column.
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H. Wright
Wool growers warn parties on tariff as 1,020,000 voters loom
The wool growers as a large voting bloc, 1,020,000 workers, say they will influence elections and demand protection. Chicago convention delegates reject free trade, arguing labor across wool and fabric sectors merits protection, with 320,000,000 pounds of wool produced in 1883 valued at 100 million dollars.
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Chicago
United States
Halstead shifts to Blaine in presidential battle
Murat Halstead of the Cincinnati Commercial now backs Blaine after eight years of opposing Maine’s favorite son. In a letter to the Chicago News he credits Blaine with thwarting a third term bid in 1880 and discusses skepticism in 1876. He still praises Sherman and Arthur but believes Blaine’s name fuels GOP enthusiasm.
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Murat Halstead
Cincinnati
Blaine
Halstead
John Sherman
Arthur
Dark horse talk swirls around Blaine in New York visit
Massachusetts figure Hon John B Alley reports conversations with political insiders in New York. Conkling softened toward Blaine and urged a strong candidate saying the party needs some body not a nobody. Grant weighed Edmunds as a strong but veto wary presidential possibility.
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John B. Alley
Massachusetts
New York
Conkling
Blaine
General Grant
Edmunds
Congress
Bankruptcy bill fate seals a stalled congressional session
The Lower House failed to suspend rules and fix a day to consider the uniform bankruptcy bill, the vote signaling likely defeat for this session. An Eastern journal questions foreign land ownership on the plains and suggests limits on English owned large tracts. William Palmer, famous for guarding Napoleon on St. Helena, died at his Battle Creek home Wednesday night.
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Congress
England
William Palmer
Napoleon
St. Helena
Battle Creek
Michigan
Nevada Governor Adams on tariff and reform in 1884
Governor Adams of Nevada answers New York Herald questions on tariff, civil service reform, internal revenue taxes, and party strategy. He says tariff will strongly influence voters, civil service reform less so, opposes repealing internal revenue, and urges Democrats to frame a decisive 1876 era platform with single term, no tariff on essentials, and vigorous anti-railroad and anti-monopoly stance. He endorses Tilden or Thurman for president if needed.
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The
New York Herald
Adams
Rive Drep
Carson Croix
Eprroz
the Herald
Nevada
Democratic Party
Preparations Underway for Republican National Convention
The article details meticulous planning for the Republican National Convention to nominate the next president. It notes Sabin as presiding, possible temporary chairmanship for Hoar, secretaries to be Fuller and White, and extensive secretarial and staff setups for Logan Blaine Arthur and others. Preparations include building modifications at the Exposition Building, finance efforts raising about $15,000, and a ballot of preferences listing Blaine leading with 378 votes, Arthur 271, Edmunds 70, Logan 57, Sherman 24, Hawley 12, Gen Sherman 2, Lincoln 1, and six unknowns.
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Sabin
Minnesota
Hoar
Massachusetts
Gol. Roberts
Illinois
C. L. Hagee
Pennsylvania
C. E. Fuller
Andrew D. White
New York
Logan
Blaine
Arthur
Michigan Boulevard
National Republican Committee
B. P. Multon
Republican National Committee
Dearborn Street
Lincoln
Edmunds
Sherman
Hawley
Gen. Sherman
Death of Custer era horse linked to Dr Carver marksman
The famed old horse once ridden by General Custer in his Indian campaign has died. It belonged to Dr. W F Carver, noted marksman, and its passing marks a bygone era of frontier history.
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General Custer
W. F. Carver
Majors the San Jose Murderer Faces Hanging Today
Friday's Daily Journal reports Majors, the San Jose murderer, will be hanged today. The item lists other local news including Bishop Whitaker's trip to Belmont, various arrivals and visits, weather impacts on fishing, and ongoing civic projects in Reno and surrounding areas.
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Majors
San Jose
D. Allen
San Francisco
Boy’s Curious Questioning Ends in Father’s Shaving Accident
A Nob Hill father shaving before his four year old son answers questions about why hair grows on his face. The boy’s persistent inquiry ends abruptly when a long cut causes blood to flow and the child to flee to his mother.
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Nob Hill
America
Burdette's Sideshow Exposes a Curious Cast of Figures
A vivid bill reads like a carnival of characters including a former politician now out of office, an Ohio reformer, a private watchman, a church choir in harmony, an actress with one husband, an English nobleman not courting Mary Anderson, and a living globe specimen. All offered for a single quator dollar in this exhibition.
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Mary Anderson
Singular Arithmetical Rule From A Curious Note
A short note describes a trick: multiplying any number by 5 then dividing by 2 yields the same as the original times a half, with specific final digit rules. It demonstrates with 464 and 357, showing consistent results and remainder handling. The text preserves antiquated phrasing and presents the puzzle-like arithmetic.
Congress Expected to Adjourn by July 15
It is anticipated that Congress will complete its business and adjourn around July 15, signaling the end of current sessions. Lawmakers aim to wrap up remaining voting on key bills and finalize committee work before recess.
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Congress
District Court Concludes Burglary Trials with Convictions
The District Court yesterday dispatched criminal business with two burglary cases. Thos Ryan and James Crowley were indicted for burglary, tried separately in forenoon and afternoon sessions, and both were convicted.
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Thos. Ryan
James Crowley
Cattle Kings in Cornell Special Meeting Covers Nevada Stock Talks
A Nevada Live Stock Association meeting at Winnemucca discussed consolidating Idaho and Nevada groups and appointing inspectors for the line of the Oregon Short Line Railway. Members considered Eastern Oregon and Owyhee membership, with a delegates’ election for the National Stock Men's Convention in St. Louis. Also reports of a cloud burst in Austin and the drowning of William Gruel at Humboldt's dam.
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Nevada Live Stock Association
Winnemucca
E. W. Cratcher
Joseph Marten
Lovelosk
Scott
Idaho and Nevada Stock Association
Hardin
Oregon
Owyhee
Nevada
Association
National Stock Men's Convention
St. Louis
N. H. A. Mason
C. H. E. Hardin
G. W. Crum
William Dunphy
J. R. Bradley
Joseph Scott
W. B. Todhunter
H. 8. Byrnes
H. J. Pratt
Fred Brauffer
Public lecture at Methodist Church on library support
Citizens are urged to attend an evening lecture at the Methodist Church to benefit the public school library. The talk promises a discussion on a popular, worthy cause and aims to uplift local educational resources for all.
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The
Methodist Church
Divorced Wife Hired as Servant By Indian Man
An Indian man hires his divorced wife as a servant, paying good wages. She gains regular time off and relief from responsibility for him, raising fears that divorces will become very popular.
California extra session drains state treasury
The extra session cost seventy four thousand nine hundred twenty five dollars, averaging fourteen hundred sixty nine dollars and twelve cents per day. Lawmakers passed two appropriation bills and three or four resolutions guiding Congressmen on specific bills. J B Curtis is a Louisiana Democrat elected to fill Jonas's Senate seat and supports protectionist policies. Anthony plans resignation after thirty years. John B Gough bookings attract crowds for lectures on the 20th. General Pope and Major Dasn departed Washington for San Francisco.
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California
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Daily Journal
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P. J. Kelly
Mat Canavan
Virginia
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Truckee
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Theodore Winters
P. N. Norton
Denver
Jim Foxwell
Verdi
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Duck Valley
Elko County
House of Representatives
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Coeur
Cattle Kings
Cornell
Borat
Austin
Reveille
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Humboldt
William Gruel
Union Canal Company
J. H. Theis
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Washington County
Wisconsin
Cincinnati Enquirer
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Democrate
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Dasn
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