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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1884
Page
1
A partisan 1884 campaign letter warns voters to guard against Democratic forgeries and lies. It praises James G. Blaine and John Logan, asserts a Republican victory in Nevada and the West, and urges a solid GOP front on election day, predicting a Republican legislature and strong support for Blaine in multiple counties.
A partisan exhortation urges Washoe county Republicans to vote the entire ticket straight from top to bottom. It warns voters of a deceptive Democratic rival and urges early casting, urging turnout and to persuade friends while portraying Democrats as evil.
The piece urges Republicans to back the Assembly ticket at all hazards to prevent a Democratic legislature. It argues the fight is crucial for Washoe County and national stability, highlighting labor, rights, and national credit, and cites Blaine and Cleveland on immigration and reform.
The article declares eight years of advocacy for James G Blaine for the Presidency and celebrates the newspaper's consistent loyalty to him calling him a statesman scholar patriot and gentleman and noting pride in its record.
Voters should note the importance of the Road Supervisor post in this precinct. Republican nominee John Douglas has managed prison labor on the roads all summer and his work stands as his strongest recommendation.
A concise tribute highlights a steadfast North character described as loyal brave and strong, emphasizing traits of courage and steadfastness attributed to the region or group.
In Careuco and New York, betting on the presidential election surged. Republicans seek bets at 1000 to 350 on Blaine, with experts predicting New York and northern states for him. mixed odds reflect uncertain results and large sums tied to tickets with questionable security.
A local appeal urges voters to study the slate and vote for Republicans who are well known, faithful, honest, and above suspicion. The message emphasizes choosing men the community trusts to serve faithfully.
Henry Ward Beecher sat beside Grover Cleveland at the Democratic business men's meeting in New York. That made a pair of them, and all on account of Eliza.
Blaine is described as already elected president, with plans to back a Republican majority in the House of Representatives. The brief notes his status and aims for legislative alignment with GOP leadership.
New York witnessed the largest Blaine procession last night with about 50 000 in line per The Sun and 62 846 by The Tribune. The parade lasted until 2 30 in the morning and drew a grand Republican demonstration with displays and cannons that amused spectators. John J. O'Brien, Republican County Committee chairman, was loudly cheered as Blaine stayed to the end, pleased with the turnout.
Director General Burke reports the World’s Exposition preparations near completion with the main building finished and exhibits arriving. The extended machinery hall nears completion, space tightens in machinery, and 1,000 horses plus cattle barns and a stock arena await displays. Exhibits from France to Mexico coordinate for a December opening with presidential attendance anticipated.
The piece urges unity for a solid Republican county ticket in Washoe, arguing no party split exists, all nominees deserve full party support, and many will attract Democratic votes. It stresses voters must unite to elect the entire ticket to uphold Republican principles and keep representation in the National Legislature Republican.
The speech at the Opera House in Carson defends John P. Jones against detractors, praising his mineral wealth influence and loyalty to Pacific Coast workers. It portrays Jones as financially stable, surrounded by loyal miners and investors, and asserts that his network could uncover numerous discoveries across mining districts from Arizona to Alaska.
A New York Tribune editorial lauds a business men's parade as the most significant of its kind in the city. It says the event drew crowds from Broadway Battery to Madison Square, with three times the size of the prior Democratic parade and rain unable to dampen the enthusiasm of participants and spectators.
A visit to Blaine by Christian ministers marks an unprecedented political canvassing display. Presbyterian Congregational Baptist and Methodist churches unite with Catholic priest Jewish rabbi Quaker preacher and a southern colored minister to pledge sympathy and support for the Republican candidate amid a thousand clergy participating in a remarkable demonstration.
The Chicago Tribune lists Irish American and Catholic periodicals that hosted Cleveland and their stances. It notes The Irish World Irish Nation Tablet Freeman's Journal Weekly Union United Irishmen of New York Catholic Herald Boston Catholic Telegraph Albany Catholic Universe of Cleveland Celt Citizen Cincinnati Chicago Citizen Rocky Mountain Celt Denver American Celt St Louis Blaine. It adds The Catholic Review Brooklyn Catholic Union Buffalo Catholic Mirror Baltimore Northwestern Chronicle St Paul refuse to support Cleveland, offering only quasi support to Blaine.
The Sacramento Bee recounts Hon. Joseph McKenna's tale of a Democrat asking for Democratic shoes for a horse. The blacksmith nails hind shoes backward, claiming it matches the request, provoking a dramatic response about political double standards.
The Gazette urges voters to elect Dr John A Lewis for Superintendent of Public Schools in Washoe County, praising his education and modern views. The paper also endorses C W Jones for Public Administrator, highlighting his experience handling large sums and trustworthy conduct.
The upcoming election may shift control in the House and affect the Senate. Washington Star analysis outlines how current party seats and upcoming retirements could tilt the Senate toward Republicans, with Democrats unlikely to hold most retiring seats, while California and Indiana remain contested.
The New York Herald argues Congress, now seven months past session end, offered little notable action. It cites missed bills on bankruptcy, presidential succession, electoral count, postal telegraph, inter state commerce, pensions, and patent reform, noting measures passed by the Senate were shelved by the House.
The Jovnyat extols Tom Hymers as a generous, guileless leader and praises County Commissioner experience. It also lauds A. Lee as prudent, sober, and deeply tied to Washoe county, arguing his proven integrity merits a faithful administration and strong Republican party representation.
A New York Tribune article argues that 227,542 city workers in protected industries earned 97 million dollars in 1880. It contends free trade would drop wages to English levels, reducing annual pay to 60 million and forcing many factories to close, harming laborers nationwide.
The piece praises the Republican party as friend to public schools and urges support for trustees on their ticket. It argues good men ensure proper teacher selection and discipline, naming W. Gould and Geo. H. Taylor as ideal candidates who will be elected.
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