Senator Jones speaks at Tuscarora reception
Senator John P. Jones arrived from Elko to Tuscarora and was greeted by the Excelssor Band amid a torchlit, gala day. He spoke at Woodruff Ennor's Hall, outlining his senatorial stewardship, coinage policy, Chinese immigration, and tariff views, drawing cheers from both parties.
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John P. Jones
Elko
Fred Wilson
Woodruff & Ennor
Weed Street
Jones
Gem
Blaine and Logan Club
W. J. Plumb
R. C. Gordon
Mr. Gordon
Senator Jones Fires Up Crowd With Protectionist Vision
In a party driven talk, the Senator argued for strong protective measures and a wall against imports manufactured by European pauper labor. He spoke for over two hours to a full house, drawing steady applause and three cheers as the meeting closed.
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Europe
Senator Jones
Everybody Knows Him Jim Holbrook for County Recorder
The Gazette editorial endorses Jim Holbrook for County Recorder, praising his twenty years of public life in Washoe City, Maine roots, Republican loyalty, and experience as Deputy Sheriff under Charley Pegg. The piece argues his character and vigor suit the office and appeals to Republicans and Democrats alike.
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Jim Holbrook
The
Gazette
Novada
Maine
Washoe City
Recorder’s Office
Charley Pegg
Mr. Holbrook
Thurman’s Ohio prophecy and a warning on betting
A Lawrenceville speech by Allen G Thurman, famed Democratic statesman, predicted a 20000 to 25000 Democratic majority in Ohio. The remark is cited as an example of mistaken forecasts and suggests bettors should wager little on the upcoming election.
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Allen G. Thurman
Thurman
Lawrenceville
Ohio
McCulloch Named Treasury Secretary and Gresham Appointed Judge
The President appointed former Secretary Hugh McCulloch as Secretary of the Treasury with immediate effect. Secretary Gresham is designated as Circuit Judge to fill the vacancy left by Judge Thomas Drummond and will depart Washington for Indiana today.
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Hugh McCulloch
the Treasury
Gresham
Circuit
Thomas Drummond
McCulloch
Washington
Indiana
Political buzzing with love o' God in the skirmish
The piece notes brisk political buzz but no money in it as both sides claim faith driven motives. Skirmishers endure the rhetoric, accepting small favors and clinging to honest convictions in the absence of a sack.
Road Supervisor Race Highlighted In Precinct Talk
Voters are urged to consider incumbent John Douglas, the Republican nominee, who has supervised prison labor on the roads all summer, with his work cited as his best recommendation.
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John Douglas
Nevada Election Forecast Sees Blaine Carry Eleven Counties
A political forecast claims Nevada will not be doubtful, with Blaine winning eleven of thirteen counties and attaining a majority of at least 800 votes. The projection emphasizes strong county support and a clear margin.
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Nevada
Blaine
Blaine Tours Western New York as Hendricks Attacks Tariff
Cleveland left Albany Monday morning and spoke in Newark in the evening. Hendricks spoke at New Albany Monday night opposing a protective tariff. Blaine addressed large crowds in Western New York today. The outlook for Blaine in doubtful states appears very bright.
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Cleveland
Albany
Newark
N. J
Hendricks
New Albany
End
Blaine
New York
Endorsement Urges Re-election of District Attorney Alexander
The Gazette endorses the incumbent District Attorney for re-nomination and re-election. It praises his attentiveness, successful prosecutions, case planning, and eloquence, noting his role as legal adviser to the County Board and his guardianship of county affairs. It argues voters should support continuity in this important office.
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the Gazette
Alexander
Grapevine Dispatches and the Democratic Press
The Sacramento Record Union notes readers should expect special grapevine dispatches from the Democratic press through Tuesday. These items allege GOP hopelessness and Blaine’s defeat while Alta mounts two columns of criticism of Republican managers. The public will seek standard news channels for confirmation this week.
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Sacramento Record Union
Democratic
Grover Cleveland
Alta
Blaine
Indian Affairs Report Sees Progress and Calls for Action
The annual report argues Indians are advancing toward civilization and could become a government asset. It urges stronger laws banning arms and liquor sales to Indians, notes a 3 000 000 acre potential Crow land transfer, and calls for a U S Court in Indian Territory. It stresses greater funding for schools and warns against railroad land seizures and illegal intrusions. It endorses a $36 million damages award for reservoir construction and warns Congress to fund it.
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Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Congress
Montana
Indiana
United States
Indian Territory
Gulf of Colorado
Santa Fe
Kansas Southern
Payne
Mississippi
Idaho Territory Near Statehood With Debt Wiped Out
In his annual report the Idaho Governor states the funded debt of the Territory is practically wiped out, with a population of 88,000 suggesting admission as a state. Assessed property value rises fifty percent to 9,380,000. William McLowell of Traverse City Michigan dies at 104. he joined the Masons in June 1807 in Antrim County Ireland. Butler resumes canvass of New York State.
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Idaho
Union
William McLowell
Traverse City
Mich
Masonic Fraternity
County Antrim
Ireland
Washington Hext House Outlook on Next Congress
In Washington speculation runs high on the next Congress complexion as parties claim varying majorities. Democrats hedge on gains, while Republicans predict a control with smaller margins. both cite district surveys and state prospects, expecting a smaller majority than in the current House.
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Congress
House of Representatives
New York
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Ilinois
Maine
Michigan
California
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
New Jersey
North Carolina
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Tennessee
West
Questionable Ties to Cleveland as American Hangman Raises Debate
New York reports on a heated political moment debating if Gov Cleveland should become the highest office in the nation. The piece accuses Blaine of spreading lies and criticizes Cleveland for a controversial Beecher letter, labeling it indecent and revolting and questioning his judgment.
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New York
Sansom
France
Calcraft
Cleveland
Blaine
Tre
Old Star Route Contracts Highlight Waste Under Buchanan
Secretary McPherson in Washington last Saturday night rebutted Bayard’s Brooklyn boast about fiscal restraint. He cited the Postmaster General’s 1859 report showing wastage in the Post Office Department, with nearly $6,000,000 squandered on excess star route contractor allowances in the last two years of Buchanan’s administration.
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Secretary McPherson
Washington
Bayard
Brooklyn
Democratic Party
Congress
Buchanan
Post Office Department
Electors Urged to Recall Morey Letter Amid Election Slander
As election time nears, warnings arise of false slander from Democratic managers aimed to sway S votes from Republican nominees. The note urges Washoe County Electors to remember the Morey letter as a caution against deceptive claims.
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Washoe County
Morey
Blaine Finishes Western Tour Before Election
Blaine concluded a five week railroad campaign in the West then travels to New York and Augusta to await election returns. He reports strong Republican momentum in Ohio Indiana Michigan Illinois and Wisconsin and says fusion talk is ended in Michigan with Davis's endorsement noted. Democrats attack minor train delays as proof of weakness, but Blaine remains confident of a November victory.
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Blaine
East
Chicago
New York
Augusta
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Thomas Sherman
Enat
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Illinois
David Davis
Evarts Assured of a Republican Victory Speech
New York reports Evarts in a Brooklyn speech arguing the Solid South may be irrelevant to campaign outcomes. He pins 248 Republican votes against 48 needed by the opposition and hopes Prohibitionists independents clergy lawyers merchants will swing victories, noting Blaine’s nomination sealed the race.
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New York
Evarts
Brooklyn
Republican Party
Blaine
John Sherman Sanguine on November Election Prospects
John Sherman Sanguine asserts Republicans will carry four key states New York Indiana New Jersey and Connecticut. He believes these gains would secure Blaine's election even if New York flips to Democrats. Sherman foresees possible Southern state gains but excludes them from his current tally. He remains active in Ohio campaigning to aid Blaine.
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John Sherman
New York
Indians
Connecticut
New Jersey
Blaine
Indiana
Sherman
Ohio
President Arthur predicts Blaine victory in Indiana and New York
President Arthur told a Washington Sunday Gazette reporter that Indiana is safe for Blaine and New York will surely vote Blaine and Logan. He dismissed the Cleveland prospect in New York as absurd, noting Stalwarts in New York are reliably Republican.
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Arthur
Washington Sunday Gazette
Indiana
Blaine
New York
Logan
Cleveland
New
Blisine
Oneida County Stalwarts Back Republican Ticket
A 25 member committee formed at a Utica stalwarts meeting rejects Democratic misreadings of the Blaine manifesto. They affirm that Oneida county stalwarts push the national Republican ticket and oppose Southern free trade, urging support for the Republican nominees. Cuantes L. Duuxrson, chairman, will send the statement nationwide.
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Oneida County
Cuantes L. Duxnrsox
Director of the Mint reports 1884 gold and silver deposits
The Director submits the 1884 annual Mint report detailing deposits of gold totaling 46,326,679 with over 29,000,000 from domestic production and silver coinage deposits at 36,520,290 with over 31,000,000 domestic. Coinage reached 57,880,921, including 27,932,824 gold and 28,778,389 silver dollars, with minor coins 1,174,709. Total bars produced 31,515,310. Active circulation exceeds 40,000,000, up five million.
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United States
Republican Estimates Cite Blaine Lead in New York
The Philadelphia Press reports a Republican canvass showing Blaine leading in key New York counties by 26 510 with expected gains in Congress. It notes independents mainly in New York City and Brooklyn amid Democratic disaffection, and claims no serious anti Blaine faction among Republicans. Prohibition vote is fading and Cleveland losses to Butler or Blaine are expected to be larger than Blaine losses.
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Philadelphia
New York
Blaine
Congress
New York City
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Butler
Will Bankrupt the Counties Ohio Scott law declared unconstitutional
The Ohio Scott law decision rules the entire law unconstitutional. It voids this year’s tax, requires corporations to repay last year’s collected amount with interest, and threatens to bankrupt many cities. In Columbus alone last year’s tax brought 40 000 to 50 900, now unpaid, delaying salaries and causing municipal cash shortfalls awaiting Legislature relief.
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Columbus
Beecher's Extraordinary State ment at Brooklyn Meeting
Beecher caused a stir with a Saturday night remark in Brooklyn claiming if all men who had broken the seventh commandment would vote for Cleveland he would be elected. The comment provoked comment and deeper disgust among Plymouth Church members who had viewed Beecher's campaign stance with pain and humiliation.
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Beecher
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Plymouth Church
Jones on Free Trade and Protection in 1884 Senate speech
John P. Jones argues against free trade that harms American workers and foreigners enjoy benefits without duties. He supports protection to elevate industry, improve machinery, and lower product costs while keeping wages from falling. He says prohibitive duties act as a Chinese wall to safeguard prosperity and living standards.
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John P. Jones
United States Senate
Ormesby Republicans rally behind Senator Jones in county ticket
The Democratic platform centers the campaign on the Legislative ticket while General Clark attacks Senator Jones. The Republican convention pledged to support Jones and the Legislature, with E B Zabriskie noted as originator of the resolution. Democrats offer no clear affirmative reform or candidate for Washington, leaving Republicans with a unified slate and weaker opposition.
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Clark
Senator Jones
M. Jones
E. B. Zabriskie
Mint
Jones
Clarke
Washington
A Western Catechism on War and Politics
A Toledo Blade feature questions who opposed arming colored troops and fourteenth and fifteenth amendments, who stood against aiding soldiers’ widows, and who favored Jefferson Davis. it targets Thomas A. Hendricks of Indiana, with biting rhetoric about voting and loyalty during the Civil War era. a separate obituary notes a veteran Pradier from Acreur, France, who married late and lived with his wife for eight years.
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Indiana
Leo
Grant
Senate
Congress
Washington
Jeff Davis
Toledo Blade
Pradier
Acreur
France
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