Senators in Chicago discuss Lamar for Supreme Bench vacancy
In Chicago senators debate the Judiciary Committee plan to block confirmations of judges over sixty. The discussion references Merrick’s confirmation after age objections and suggests Lamar, aged around sixty two, would not be nominated or confirmed, possibly preventing Dickinson’s move to the Supreme Court.
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Senate
Chicago
Lamar
Supreme Bench
Judiciary Committee
Judiciary
Cleveland
Merrick
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
Dickinson
United States Supreme Court
Surveyors Reported Not In Mono Mountains For Railway Route
Surveyors in California are not in the Mono county mountains hunting a route for the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. They are said to be employed by the railroad and a good route has been chosen. Two thousand men will work next year grading the road from Oakland and another two thousand will work near Salt Lake City.
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Mono County
Cal
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Company
Oakland
Salt Lake City
Woolgrowers meet at Washington December first Monday
Presidents of state wool growers associations and ex officio vice presidents of the national body are urged to attend the December meeting in Washington to ensure full representation of all associations at the officers’ gathering.
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Woolgrowers’ Associations
National
Woolgrowers’ Association
Washington
Four States Reject Prohibition Amendments This Year
A bad year for constitutional prohibition as Michigan, Texas, Tennessee, and Oregon rejected prohibitory amendments. The Western Union Telegraph company will cut rates starting December 1, affecting Pacific Canal towns nationwide.
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Michigan
Texas
Tennessee
Oregon
Western Union Telegraph Company
Pacific Canal
Hen on nest riddle bores papers. Sullivan rising in Dem race
The papers debate whether the hen sits or sets on her nest, a puzzle solved by none. John L. Sullivan gains popularity as a potential Democratic presidential candidate in 1888 if Grover Cleveland does not run, signaling a shifting political landscape.
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John L. Sullivan
Grover
Panama Canal Project Seen Financially Bust and Doomed
The Panama canal project is finances bust and the effort is virtually doomed. Though some activity may linger briefly, experts argue the venture lacks viability and long term prospects.
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Panama Canal
Trains, Whistles, and Anarchist Puns Amid Farce
Fragmentary prose notes a whistle and rail timetable theme, mocking time tables as relics. Mentions A radical group called The Anarchista and figures Most and Schwab, suggesting readiness for action or mischief, in a satirical voice.
Fragmented Early 20th Century Notice Set
Mrs Clara McDonald released on bail with eight thousand dollars cash deposited. Pine nut crop funds a poker stake as street corner games draw patrons. President Gravy teeters toward resignation. O’Brien evades jailers in a smuggled suit. United States Marshal Dyer seizes Mormon Church assets in Utah. Dimmig charged with Benhayon murder released from custody. Crown Prince's larynx shows improvement.
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Clara McDonald
Immigration Crackdown Urged Against Anarchist Foreigner Influx
The piece argues for immediate drastic limits on immigration to the United States to block anarchists and foreign-born criminals from landing. It condemns immigrants as a dangerous, spreading threat and calls for strict enforcement to prevent further social unrest and violence.
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United States
America
New World
Europe
Stewart Attacks University in Local Interview
The piece criticizes Senator Stewart for bold and insolent remarks about the State University. It alleges his claims reveal bungling and mocks his assertion that federal aid depends on local reforms. It notes his fifteen-year residence absence, poll tax issues, and argues Nevada will prosper without his interference.
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Stewart
The
State University
Palace Hotel
San Francisco
Lone Mountain
Congress
Nevada
Washington
Blaine Versus Cleveland Looms In 1888 Fight
Democratic strategists monitor Blaine as Cleveland's administration faces scrutiny. Republicans view Blaine as stronger than in 1884, while Democrats fear a tight race and will push narratives to undermine him. Public appetite leans toward change amid calls for reform fatigue.
Cattle Industry News and Political Briefs Across States
The piece surveys US cattle industry value and political chatter soon from New York to Alabama. It notes Garfield family ties abroad, historians discussing the Arlington House remark, Southern senatorial bids, and Republican campaign clubs in Savannah inviting Douglas and Bruce. It also covers bank condition reports, state water works in Santa Monica, railroad pass findings, and mine output with rising bullion expectations.
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Senator Jones
Santa Monica
San Vicente Springs
Rask
Sierra Madres
Salt Lake and
Los Angeles
Comptroller
United States
Henry George Praises Labor Vote and Election Tactics
Henry George of Ohoaco reports in New York that Labor votes outpace Prohibitionists and predicts representation next fall. He cites alleged corruption at city polling booths where anti poverty voters were blocked by paid workers. He mentions a bill to adopt Australian election methods and support from leading papers.
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Ohoaco
Henry George
New York State
New York
Allen Thorndike Rice
Irving Mats Death-Blow Dissolves Irving Hall faction
New York November 19 the late ejection leads to the dissolution of the Democratic faction known as Irving Hall. Members will align with Racmany Hall or the County Democratic organization.
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New York
Irving Hall
Racmany Hall
County Democray
Anxious Democrats Hope Contested Seats Change House
Washington reports anxious Democrats in Congress fear Rhode Island results could let Republicans elect the next President if no candidate wins outright. Contested California seats and Indiana contentions threaten to tilt control. many Democrats ready to back contests to secure a Democratic victory, regardless of evidence.
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Washington
Congress
Rhode
House
California
Felton
Sullivan
Wandever
Lynch
Indiana
Lowery
White
Artesian Water Found in San Diego River Bed
San Diego observers report Babcock and Storey tapped artesian water in the river bed after weeks of boring on Corondo Beach. Initial flow is steady at 30 000 gallons per day through an eight inch pipe, with plans for a 2 000 000 gallon daily pump and a stand pipe on the mesa to distribute water citywide.
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San Diego
Babcock & Story
Coroundo Beach
Babcock & Storey
Lockport
Old Town
Grant Nominated for Quarantine Commissioner Meet in State Senate
A report says Governor Hill will name Colonel Frederick D. Grant for Quarantine Commissioner to the New York State Senate. The nomination would replace Thomas C. Platt, who is holding over after his term expired, but the Senate has not acted yet.
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New York
Hill
Frederick D. Grant
State Senate
Grant
Thomas Co. Platt
Senate
Blaine urged to stay home for home rule vote
The Lyon County Times urges James G. Blaine to return to the United States and support the Asser toan vote, arguing he would be better served promoting home rule at home rather than spending time in Ireland. The editorial calls on Blaine to come home and pursue the presidency by backing domestic reform.
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the Times
James G. Blaine
America
United States
Ireland
Jim
Lyon County Times
Churchill County Wealth Hinges On Water Storage
The Lyon Up notes Churchill County in Nevada as fertile and prosperous with vast irrigable land. It praises crops like alfalfa barley and potatoes, strong stock, and a mining boom near the I X L district. It urges building reservoirs to store water and boost statewide development without special favoritism.
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Lyon Up
Times
Churchill
Nevada
Churchill County
Carson River
Missouri
Carson
Little Daba
Ihe
Southern California Hotels Boom Amid Real Estate Craze
The Bulletin reports a surge of activity in the southern counties as bustling demand for town lots and new hotels spreads from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Agents note crowded towns, rising hotel construction from Fullerton to Riverside, and hotel rents climbing in Los Angeles and San Diego. The Coronado Beach hotel shines as a notable example of the period’s growth.
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William Bee- Dell
Lake Shore
New York Central Linea
Couties
Ares
Santa Barbara
San Bernardino
Los Angeles
Colton
Riverside
San Diego
Lugonia
J. D
Pacifico Land Improvement Company
Coronado Beach
Grand hotel plans and rail growth loom for California
The piece details a vast hotel project with over 790 rooms and a five acre site, a 1000 seat dining room, 30 billiard tables, and imported furniture. It notes the Arlington expansion at Santa Barbara, new depots by Southern Pacific, and rising tourist traffic, with many settlers heading north for farms. It also weaves in humorous lore about Jim Townsend, a legendary Nevada figure, and several local notes on accidents and political commentary about Cleveland’s potential re-election.
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Chadbourne
Arlington
Santa Barbara
C. J. Hawley
Mr. Pearson
Balwin
Arcadia
Santa Monies
Southern Pacific
Los Angeles
Farma
Raymond
Pasadena
Kansax City
Upper California
Sierraville backs a female barber and Loyalton’s driver
The Sierra Valley Leader notes support for a woman barber in Sierraville and a female stage driver in Loyalton. It reports no passenger complaints about speed or talkativeness or customers complaining of haircut length, though sleep comes harder after a barbering session than with a real artist.
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Sierraville
Loyaltons
Major Reno Criticized In Washington Review
A Washington dispatch reports Major Reno’s interview in a New York paper denouncing General Custer as a coward. General Sheridan, the only Civil War comrade to speak up, defends Custer and condemns Reno’s charges as baseless gutter journalism.
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Washington
Major Reno
New York
Custer
General Sheridan
Plains
Sheridan
Reno
Banker Corcoran Drives House Purchase for Widow Hancock
The Washington Sunday Capital reports banker Corcoran is pushing to buy a house for Mrs Hancock widow of General Hancock. A house already eyed failed when price rose from 15000 to 17000 then to 320000, delaying the purchase.
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New York
Washington Sunday Capital
Corcoran
Hancock
Old Man Tries to Travel on a Hundred Five Years
In the City Infirmary Director's office an elderly applicant sought a pass to Bucyrus claiming age as his excuse. When asked the age of his mother he stated she was one hundred fifty this month. The exchange exposed his feigned tale as a remarkable falsehood. The Reno Journal remarks on Reno's lively character and uses humor to label the town Beefopolie.
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Bucyrus
Dr. Rowels
OBrien Says He Feels Bullied After New Suit Arrival
Local figure OBrien reports discomfort after receiving a new suit, describing a bullying atmosphere surrounding the purchase and fitting process. The incident draws attention from peers and community members.
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O'Brien
Lydia A. Dooley Burial Notice in Reno
In Reno Nevada on November 16 1887 Mrs Lydia ann Dooley a native of Barkly county Virginia passed away. The funeral will be held today at 3 o'clock from the Baptist Church. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.
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Reno
Nevada
Lydia Ann Dooley
Barkly County
Virginia
Baptist Church
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