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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1884
Page
1
Publication details for the Weekly Nevada State Journal read like an old classified notice. It lists publisher C Powning and outlines subscription terms including yearly and six month rates, carrier delivery in Reno, and advance payment requirements. The fragmentary text preserves names and pricing in a period advertisement style.
John Kelly asserted no deal with Republicans or others and projected New York City election totals of about 225,000 with Tammany 109,000, Republicans 70,000, and anti-Tammany Democrats 55,000. He forecast a close state race where Blaine may match or beat Garfield and cautioned against using four year old results as a measure.
The Fost's Washington special notes the Director of the Mint will submit a report to the Secretary of the Treasury late this week. It details a projected $1,000,000 drop in gold coinage for the year and $27,000,000 in silver coinage. Burchard may refrain from advising Congress on silver limits or Bland law repeal, hoping Lacy’s Coinage Committee counsel prevails and action may come next winter.
Arrangements are under way for Blaine's arrival with a large parade and reception in New York. Delegations of about 4,000 will greet him at Fifth Avenue Hotel, a Brooklyn Bridge escort follows, and he will be entertained at a prominent citizen's home. A noon reception at the Academy of Music and a street parade with 16,000 from Philadelphia and New York are planned, capped by an expected 60,000 in a torchlight procession.
The New York Congressional Convention at Seneca Falls on Thursday unanimously endorsed Democrat John Arnot. Republicans of the district approve his record on financial and tariff matters.
Regular candidates for Delegates to Congress in Wyoming Territory withdraw. Judge J M Carey of Cheyenne chosen Republican nominee and W H Halliday of Laramie City chosen Democratic nominee. Large sums flow from the South and England to influence state for Democrats. English avoids showing Hendricks stronger in the state. New York Sun notes Blaine’s Indiana reception as extraordinary and warmly welcomed by a great state.
The San Francisco papers note October strawberries are plentiful though pricier. Abraham Toomas of England wed an Indian girl in Indian Territory worth $100,000. A Republican tally forecasts 3,000 Irish voters from 8,000 in Indiana, with possible gains. Two Scottish nieces of Mrs Kelly arrive in Reno. Fred Dougress claims Republicans will win most colored votes in Indiana.
A Nevada veteran addresses the national tariff issue praising protectionism. He cites census data from 1860 to 1880, argues tariffs boost manufacturing, wages, and wealth, and warns against relying on foreign cloth. He urges support for wool and fabric industries and advocates electing pro tariff senators.
A table compares food costs between New York and Great Britain, arguing lower prices in New York while noting opponents claim workers may face reduced wages or inconvenience as a consequence. The text implies broader economic impact across countries.
Secretary McPherson returns from New York where he settled rival bids for the Third Illinois congressional nomination. He asserts Blaine will win New York by about 40,000 and projects Republican gains in Indiana, West Virginia, and North Carolina amid a bitter but hopeful canvass. He notes tariff issues and party divisions in New York and Cleveland's uncertain prospects.
Dana argues the Ohio vote centers on Protection versus Free Trade. He predicts Democratic chances in Indians, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut but says Indiana manufacturing interests and New York laborers will reject Cleveland. He foresees Harlem Bridge reaction against earnings tampering and a devastating majority.
A Washington dispatch from the 24th reports Senator Fair, present, expressing that Democrats will likely win the Nevada Legislature and may appoint Cassidy to the Senate seat, replacing an unnamed incumbent.
The Hon. Wm. Woodburn spoke to citizens on political issues last Saturday evening. He presented sensible arguments that rebut Cassidy’s points from the prior night. Woodburn is described as sound and logical and worthy of Republican support in the state.
The Republican outlook from New York outlines hope for Blaine's bigger Pennsylvania majority than Garfield's, with Indiana New Jersey and Connecticut as pivotal. It notes New York may tilt blank if these states secure wins, and highlights tariff policy as the main campaign driver. Connecticut is expected to favor Blaine by 3 000 to 4 000, New Jersey by about 1 000, with St John and Butler underweight in both states.
An old Republican writes a renathy article urging Senator Jones be reelected. He praises the senator’s Senate work as benefiting Nevada and the nation, warns against repealing the Coinage Act, and champions bi metallic silver coinage. The piece cites Jones’ Senate speech as authoritative and supports mining as Nevada’s key industry.
The government runs a large seed distribution program to adapt crops to local soils. Last year $75,000 was voted, rising to $100,000 this year, funding 160 women and 58 men. About 3,622,730 plant packets were mailed, with two thirds bought and the rest packaged. 2,912,730 packets went to Congressmen. the rest went to crop reporters across counties and states. Sunflowers numbered 565 packages in last year’s distribution.
Secretary McPherson of the Republican Committee received a letter from J B Yellowby Republican candidate for Congress in the Seventh Mississippi District warning of terrorism in the state. He alleges the Bourbon State Committee issued Winchester rifles to the Cleveland and Hendricks Clubs and that Bourbons plan intimidation and fraud to win the state. He cautions Republicans not to vote in Copiah county, foreseeing violence and a return of last year’s Memphis scenes.
The letter accuses Congressman George Cassidy of breaking his anti railroad pledge, failing to introduce or vote for railroad relief, and orchestrating a deceptive land survey bill. It praises William Woodburn as faithful to constituents and urges Nevada to repudiate Cassidy for broken promises and partisan demagoguery.
Enthusiastic turnout on Ruby Hill with bonfires on Main Street and the Union Band playing before the Miners' Union Hall. Thomas H. Pearce presided as Woodburn supporters cheered for Republican candidates including Billy Woodburn for Congress, with Wren and Lieutenant Governor Laughton speaking and the crowd ending with songs and patriotic cheers.
John Fremont and James G. Bisine, longtime Republican figures, ride together and address Michigan crowds in a joint display of party unity. The essay lauds their 30 years of advocacy, national progress, and the abolition era, urging audiences to heed their platform and history.
Senator Jones drew a crowded audience at the Opera House last night, introduced by Hon. Thomas Wren. The Nevada figure spoke two hours on silver, tariffs, and immigration, praising his record while critiquing Republicans and Mr Blaine. The tone was admiring. locals felt the speech was engaging and informative, though long.
The Elko Independent notes that workingmen farmers and others face dull times if a Democratic majority in Congress advances free trade or revenue only tariffs. It argues such policy would hurt American manufacturing and industry and urges voting Republican to keep protection. Senator Jones is praised as Nevada's best friend in Washington and should be re elected for six years.
Andrew Jackson and his legal misstep led to a cautious second marriage three years after the first to guard against possible invalidity. The note portrays a lawyer’s faulty understanding of marriage law and its consequences on personal vows.
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