The Savings Bank Cases Opinion on Bank Failure
The editorial argues the bank failure stemmed from inexperience and mismanagement not crime, detailing debts to Kinkead and Crockett paid from on hand assets. It defends the manager, notes legal preference rules, praises Schooling for attaching funds, and criticizes public expenditure on prosecutions as unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
James Kinkead
L. L. Crockett
Mr. Kinkead
Mr. Crockett
Kinkead
Jas. H. Kinkead
Schooling
Fogus
Editorial dispute over bank failure coverage continues
The piece recounts a feud between the Gazette and the Journal over coverage of the Reno Savings Bank collapse. It asserts both papers defended depositors, debunked criminal charges, and notes judge and jury rulings. It also recalls 1880 remarks defending moderate critique and condemns sensational journalism.
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the Gazette
Gazette
Rising
Kinkead
The
Jouryan
Journan
Journnau
Reno Savings Bank
Jim Kinkead
Satan
Reno
Jwe
Washoe County
Crockett
Hoe
Death of Bishop Jessie T. Peck
Bishop Jessie T. Peck of the Methodist Episcopal Church died in Syracuse New York on the 18th from pneumonia after a brief illness. He was transferred in 1855 to California where he served eight years as pastor and presiding elder in the San Francisco district, then returned east to pastorships in Peekskill and Syracuse until his 1872 election as bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie T. Peck
Methodist Episcopal Church
Syracuse
New York
Green Street Church
New York City
California
San Francisco
Peekskill
The Savings Bank Case Acquittal for Crockett and Kinkead
The Carson Tribune reports an honorable acquittal for Measers Crockett and Kinkead in the Savings Bank case. The county of Washoe faced heavy costs and strong public feeling, but the prosecution’s allegations of dishonesty were rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinkeadana Crockett
Washoe
Crockett
Kinkead
Savings Bank
the Tribune
Carson Tribune
Outward-Swinging Schoolhouse Doors Favored Nationwide
In Sacramento local authorities approved doors that swing outward, a safety rule praised as a model for schools across the country. The note urges adoption in all cities to improve evacuation and ease of egress.
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Sacramento
Randall D George Purchases Reneker Lands in Colleton
Randall D George, a prominent planter in South Carolina, buys the Reneker lands in Colleton County for 20000 dollars in cash and offers to subscribe 5000 dollars toward a new branch railroad through his local section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall D. George
South Carolina
Reneker
Colleton County
Tilden Born in Pittsburg Mass 1814
Samuel J. Tilden's birth in Pittsburg Massachusetts in 1814 places him near the constitutional age for a presidential candidacy. Friends hope he may be considered again for the chief magistracy as he approaches the three score and ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Tilden
Pittsburg
Mass
United States
Postage stamps timeline from early designs to present
The green three cent stamp set to retire after thirteen years in October follows the brief blue design that followed the red. Stamp issues began in 1841 with a five cent Franklin and ten cent Washington, followed by a second series offering one three five ten and twelve cent denominations.
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Franklin
Washington
Peach farm of John H. Parnell near West Point Georgia
John H. Parnell, brother of the famed Irish leader, owns the world's largest peach farm about six miles below West Point GA. The 700 acre orchard holds 125000 peach trees plus many other fruit trees. He has planted 500 acres of young trees this year and reports the business paying. This year’s crop should be tolerably good despite freezes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Parnell
West Point
Dudley Boosts Pension Remittance Pace This Month
Commissioner Dudley says about 10 million dollars in pensions will be sent this month. He had planned to reach 15 million to close the year’s estimate, with a 5 million batch in June. He aims to finish arrears voting for the year by the fiscal year's start, barring missing evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley
McClellan Honors His Army at Potomac Banquet
General George B. McClellan, addressing the Army of the Potomac veterans in Wasiaton, recalls the unit’s early formation in Washington and Antietam days. He praises the army’s evolution into a disciplined, capable force and marks his return as a veteran commander amid a thunderous ovation from former comrades.
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Wasiaton
George B. McClellan
Society of the Army of the Potomac
Army of the Potomac
General McClellan
Antietam
McClellan
Virginia
Washington
the James
Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets Endorsement Letter
A pastor from Elsah Illinois recommends the Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets for liver disease sour stomach and general debility after his wife used them with good results. The letter praises the remedies and urges other sufferers to try them. It is addressed to R V Prescs MD of Buffalo New York and signed by N E Harmon pastor of the M E Church.
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R. V. Prescs
Buffalo
N. Y
Too Large a Country Opinion Defies Villard Rail Monopsony
An Olympia paper rebuts Henry Villard’s claim that no competing railroad would emerge, arguing that the vast Northwest will attract other lines. It asserts Northern Pacific and Oregon companies cannot block all rivals, as population and wealth grow and diverse transporters will compete for Puget Sound trade. Monopolies cannot control the nation’s vast terrain.
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Olympia
Henry Villard
Puget Sound
Oregon
Ifs
Villard and
Hhis Associates
Burren Biscorr Biscuit Recipe Instructions
A recipe outlines mixing one quarter pound butter into one and a half pounds flour with salt and milk. Dissolve bicarbonate of soda in hot water, knead thoroughly, roll to a quarter inch thick, cut biscuits, prick with a fork and bake in a moderate oven.
Secret societies urged to join Decoration Day parade
The Reno Journal advocates active participation by secret societies in Decoration Day exercises. The Virginia Footlight notes the suggestion would honor the town and the heroic dead, and should be carried out locally on the Comstock.
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Reno Journan
Comstock
Virginia
Abandon Walker River Reservation to Boost Development
The call to close Walker River Reservation stems from claim of useless expense and selfish motives. The piece argues the Piute tribe benefits little, while open access would unlock lake fisheries, mineral prospects, and arable land, improving conditions for Indians by aligning with mining camps and ranches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker River
California
Walker Lake
Civil Service Commission Rules for Office Applicants
The Civil Service Commission publishes its rules for governance. The seventh rule emphasizes basic literacy and numeracy for certification. It covers First Proomanship spelling and letter writing, Second Arithmetic fractions and percentages, Third Interest and bookkeeping, Fourth English language orthography and sentence construction, Fifth geography history and U S government. A candidate must score at least 65 percent in the first three subjects or 50 percent in the last two to be deemed proficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Civil Service Commission
Commission
United States
Me Not Resign Senator Fair Under Fire in Nevada
The Salt Lake Herald ridicules Senator James G. Fair and urges his resignation after his wife’s divorce, saying he is unqualified and corrupt. It argues Nevada should send a respectable, self respecting senator and condemns selling of senatorial seats for cash.
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The
Salt Lake Herald
Senator Fair
James G. Fair
United States
Nevada
Senate
Washington
Fair
Cassidy Makes Appointment Not Explained Yet
The Austin Democrat notes no further details on the elder ship and suggests Cassidy has made the appointment, though he offers no comment or stance on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassidy
Austin Democrat
Fire Styles in Gloves and Dress Coordination Trends
The article outlines glove color trends for different outfits and occasions. Lighter tan gloves pair with spring street and fall dresses, with a shift toward yellow-tinted tan and slate tones for contrast with pale blue and flesh pink evening wear. White undressed kid gloves return to favor with evening attire, while black gloves are less common. Suede gloves remain popular with loose wrists and buttoned cuffs. The text expands to describe coordinating fabrics such as black cashmere, Henrietta cloth, and white moire, plus tailored cashmere and velvet-trimmed pieces, highlighting fashionable accessory choices for refined ensembles.
Kellogg Dominates Patron Allocation in Louisiana
One outgoing Senator, William Pitt Kellogg of Louisiana, centralizes patronage duties in Washington and Louisiana. He disposed of 340 federal offices in the last thirty days, shaping appointments for four years, regardless of future administrations. He is described as the most potent patron distributor next to the President.
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William Pitt Kellogg
Louisiana
Senate
House
Republican Party
William Pitt Keelogg
Wan
Washington
Keelogg
Kellogg
United States
Sleeper Platt From Newton May Marry No More
Sherman W. Platt of Newton, Connecticut, has slept since Christmas and speaks rarely. He suffered malaria and a sunstroke last fall and does not recognize his intended fiancée who was to marry him in the spring.
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Newton
Sherman W. Platt
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C. C. Powning
Ranil
Ewepa
New York Tribune
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Springer
National Republican
Arthur
Palmer
Michigan
Detroit
Ohio
Thurman
Pendleton
Bell
Kasson
Iowa
Edmands
Lincoln
Pomeroy
Kansas
Lydia Pinkham
Medicine
Lynn
Peace
Kentucky
James R. Hendman
Allen
Plumas National
Plumas County
Burchard
Territories
Peck
Mac
San Francisco Call
Democratic Party
Europe
England
Beasch
Glenn
Sigar
Chec's Land
Suith
Mr. Smith
N.E. Harmon
M. E. Church
Elsah, Dl
Nee
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