The Next Legislature of Nevada Republicans Dominant
The Nevada legislature for the coming term will be elected with most members listed as Republicans. Senate names include Storey J Taylor D B Lyman and others across Washoe Ormady Lyon Douglas Esmeralda Churchill Humboldt Elko Eureka Nye Lander White Pine Lincoln. Assembly lists members from Storey Washoe Lyon Eureka Esmeralda Douglas Lander Churchill Humboldt White Pine Lincoln Nye with multiple districts represented.
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Senate
Eureka
M. D. Foley
G. H. Thoma
Nye
A. Maute
Lander
John Smyth
White Pine
Thomas Robinson
Lincoln
J. Poojads
Dennis, Smyth
Westerfield
Douglas
A. S. Williams
J. KR. Williamson
L. T. George
L. W. Getchell
Churchill
J. W. Ferguson
Humboldt
Patrick O’donnell
Archer
Andrew Westfall
Eiko—K. P. Hamill
W. J. Hanks
A. Palmer
Peaceful Acceptance of Election Results and National Unity
The nation, after ten million voters shaped a four year government, rests in tranquil expectation. Partisan fears fade as Republicans and protection Democrats promise steady policy, with manufacturing keen on protection. Citizens are urged to unite, support the Union, and eagerly anticipate the next Congress.
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Pas
Plausible Blaine lead and crosscurrents in 1880s campaign
The item notes Blaine leading in New York with 1272 votes from 10 districts, hints at rising support as more results come in, and mentions a wide range of political happenings. It highlights the cattlemen’s convention in Chicago and St Louis, the beef demand, and speculation on electoral outcomes including Nevada Senatorial margins and Illinois Democratic legislature. It also reflects on New York’s stance on presidential succession and questions about St John.
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Chicago
St. Louis
West
Harbor defenses report urges heavy guns for key ports
General John Newton urges impregnable harbors with heavy caliber guns and modern defenses. He cites coast fortification costs totaling about 60 million dollars and provides 85 and 86 estimates for Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Hampton Roads San Francisco and related works and purchases.
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John Newton
Board of Engineers For Fortifications
Portland
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Hampton Roads
New Orleans
San Francisco
Boston Harbor
New York Harbor
Educational Statis tics from the 1883 report
The annual report of the Commissioner of Education outlines national educational statistics for 1883. The nation has over 16 million students, with public schools enrolling a large share. 290,000 teachers work in public schools, spending exceeds 91 million dollars, and income and expenditures rose by 60 million. The South shows 4 million students, whites and blacks split, with higher white enrollment and modest black growth. The piece urges self help in the South, warning against reliance on federal funding and endorsing free impartial education.
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Commissioner of Education
Sacramento Record Union
South
Tourgee School
McKinley Reinforced by Voters Against Partisan Eviction
The Ohio representative McKinley, ousted from his seat to install a Democrat not lawfully entitled, has been vindicated by a decisive electoral victory. The text argues party leaders erred by violating justice for political gain, predicting future strength for the party that shows respect for fair play.
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McKinley
Ohio
Central Pacific offers drum travellers fare rebate and baggage boost
The Central Pacific Railroad Company agrees to return 33 1 3 percent of fares from commercial travelers who cover 2000 miles yearly on its lines and branches. Drummers gain 200 pounds of free baggage, up from 100 pounds, a direct premium to boost trade with San Francisco merchants and expand relations with distant states.
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Central Pacifific Railroad Company
Central Pacific
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Increased Longevity of Zen in Cornhill Magazine
A Cornhill Magazine writer notes drastic life expectancy gains since 1838-1854, with men living to 41.9 and women to 45.3 on average. He explains more people reach ages 35, 45, 55, and 65, and that longer life boosts working power, mostly during ages 20 to 60, while fewer births balance population growth and wealth.
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Cornhill Magazine
Pacific Coast Trade Shifts From Gold To Merchandise
The annual foreign commerce report notes a great Pacific Coast shift in industry and commerce. Wheat value 1882 reached 44.7 million while mining precious metals stood at 17.75 million. Exports from California Oregon and Washington last year totaled 46.385 million with imports of 37.18 million, exporting merchandise surpassing imports by over 39 million. Agriculture now leads in value and the region runs merchandise surpluses after meeting domestic needs.
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United States
Bureau of Statistics
Pacific Coast
San Francisco Call
Calfornia
California
Oregon
Washington Territory
Veterans encampment planned for New Orleans Exposition
At the World's Exposition in New Orleans a united veterans camp will house Union and Confederate soldiers. The Exposition board budgets 10000 for a 1000 tenm and wooden barracks to shelter 10,000, organized by the Grand Army of the Republic and local Confederate groups. Capt Edgar Wheeler of Lincoln Post 1 G A R Topeka Kansas is named camp commander.
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New Orleans
Gaand Army of the Republic
Virginia
Tennessee
Egdar Wheeler
Lincoln Post
Topeka
Kansas
Vanderbilt's Record Donation To Democrats Reported
A Washington dispatch notes W. H. Vanderbilt made the largest contribution to the Democratic Committee for campaign uses in U S history. He delayed the donation to outpace rivals. Wealthy New York Democrats who have funded campaigns previously are less inclined to give this year, with few exceptions.
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Washington
the Sun
W. H. Vanderbilt
Democratic Committee
United States
New York
Californian vineyards largest near Los Angeles
The San Francisco Call notes a vineyard near Los Angeles covering about 2 6 700 acres is the largest in the state, owned by Remi Nadeau. Other sizeable holdings include Vina in Tehama County owned by Leland Stanford with 2 500 acres and expansion plans, and the Natoma Water Company vineyard near Fol sor with over 2 000 acres.
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San Francisco Call
Los Angeles
Remi Nadeau
Vina
Leland Stanford
Tehama County
Natoma Water Company
Folsor
California’s Labor Bureau report on industrial growth and labor markets
Commissioner John S. Enos summarizes California’s first biennial labor report. Manufacturing expands across the state as capital seeks opportunities while skilled labor demand fluctuates. Wages favor California workers versus the East, but clothing costs and competition from imported goods dampen living costs. Child labor issues, apprenticeship limits, and unions shape the labor pool, with labor-saving machinery poised to boost home manufacturing and curb raw exports. The report argues for expanding trade, apprenticeships, and industrial education to grow California’s future prosperity.
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John S. Enos
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Chronicle
California
Biographical Sketch of Leland Stamford Jr Memorial Issued
A handsome memorial volume presents a biographical sketch of Leland Stanford Jr. the only child of ex Gov Stanford who died in Florence Italy. The work is in three parts and includes telegrams letters of sympathy and poems prompted by the event.
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Leland Stanford, Jr
Stanford
Florence
Italy
Death of James Phelan a Storey County ex senator in Virginia City
Old Comstock resident James Phelan, former State Senator from Storey County, was found dead in his bed in Virginia City Thursday morning, heart disease suspected. His wife recalled him waking groaning overnight before he died at seven. Also noted: a Mrs Nelson reportedly killed herself at Fort Bidwell on October 31. Union Pacific earnings fell nine months in X to 18.37 million with a 7.83 million surplus, down from last year. Strong-interest prices for fast trotters spark renewed breeder zeal aiming for profit in horse racing markets.
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James Phelan
Comstock
Storey County
Virginia City
Phelan
Union Pacific Railway
Egan
Blaine Favored By Nevada Capital Figures In Front Page Pickup
W Sachay reports from Pine street Nevada Bank doorway where John W Mackay and James C Flood discuss election results Blaine ahead on Pacific Coast Nevada victory foreshadowed by Senator John P Jones Mackay disputes Bennett influence and asserts Republican loyalty while leaning Blaine Nevada figures pledge to sway Nevada for Blaine and Cleveland debate ends with rapid telegram exchanges.
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John W. Mackay
James C. Flood
Pine Street
Nevada Bank
New York State
Post
Mackay
Blaine
Mr. Mackay
Arthur
Nevada
James Gordon Bennett
New York Herald
Cleveland
Bennett
Republican Party
California
Examiner
Fur
Democratic National Committee
John W. Alackay
James G. Blaine
Public lands drive nation forward as settlers grow
An unsigned piece argues that westward settlement fuels U S prosperity. It notes 26 million acres absorbed by settlement in the year to June 30 1884, 150000 new homes, and 1 250000000 acres remaining under government control. Dakota leads in filings. California shows growth. Nevada praised for persistence and future promise.
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S.B. Alta
United States
Germany
England
Dakota
California
Nevada
Commonwealth
Sac
Record-Union
The Cabinet Meeting of Mrs. President Belva Lockwood
A satirical scene of Mrs. President Lockwood presiding with her Cabinet as she models a striking dress and plans business. The dialogue mocks fashion, travel, and diplomacy with humorous asides about Germany, seals, and heat, reflecting a playful political fantasia.
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Washington Republican
Belva Lockwood
United States
Esid
Secretary of State
Court of St
Otaim
Germany
Odds and Ends From Europe and London Observed
From a Paris chiropodist to a British empire banking share, the notes survey Europe. It notes artificial oysters in Paris, a 15 000 000 pound Brunswick fortune, libraries in Paris and Vienna, London printing growth, and a large new Birmingham station. It adds cholera deaths, soot fertilizer use, and the Gutenberg Bible sale in London.
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Italy
Paris
Duke of Brunswick
British Empire
Vienna
Austria
London
London Underground
Birmingham
England
Berlin
Germany
Europe
Gosford
The Midnight Sun North Cape Tour Feature
A travel note on European tours to see the midnight sun from North Cape. It describes excursion steamers, the viewing window from May 15 to August 1, and how atmospheric moisture changes the sun’s color from deep red to pale hues. It explains the sun’s slow motion near midnight and the transition to a new day.
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North Cape
State of our manufacturers in the United States
The United States is the leading global manufacturer yet faces widespread industrial decline. Cotton mills north and south idle. Fall River print cloth spindles unused. pig iron furnaces, steel rails, copper, and woolen goods all depressed. Exports of manufactures remain only about 15 percent of total exports. improvement unlikely until year end, with efforts to open foreign markets and boost cotton goods trade.
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Frank Leslie
United States
Fall River
Scotland
Calumet and Hecla Company
Northwest
Manchester
Lowell
Counterfeit Dollars Circulate Near East in 1881 Style
In the East counterfeit dollars are in circulation, finely made to resemble genuine coins. They are described as whiteish in color, dated 1881, with a clear ring and matching size and thickness to real standard dollars.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Teething Children
Advice to mothers about relieving a crying teething child. Promises quick relief from pain, dysentery, and diarrhea with a syrup praised as pleasing in taste and tied to a long trusted nurse and physician. Sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle.
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Wingerow
United States
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Hevada State Journal
J. L. Smith
C. M. Fassett
Esmeralda
A. G. McAfee
H. Marden
Aeeftor
York State
Illinois
St. John
Uxt
Educational Statistics
Pacific Coast Trade
Vanderbelt
Democrats
California's Labor Bureau
Leland Stamford, Jr
Fort Bidwell
Nelson
W. Sachay
Senator Jones
S. F. Post
John P. Jones
Jones
Hie
Herr Most
Pork
Lasker
Bismarck
Alaska
Gry
Royal Baking Powder Co
Noyi
D&w
Wall &T
Young Mnen
Spinnney
Kearney St
Francisco
Angél
Newsparen
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