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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1884
Page
2
News briefs from the Nevada State Journal detail Republican tickets in Lander County, widespread backing for Blaine in national forecasts, and endorsements for local candidates like Andrew Maute. A lingering curiosity about Miss Lockwood’s cabinet choices is noted with satirical emphasis on Butler and St John.
The Zion Co operative Mercantile Association reports 2,000,000 in revenue and 1,250,000 in merchandise on hand with 500,000 in notes and 250,000 in real estate in Salt Lake and beyond. A half year dividend of five percent is declared. News from Wood River notes an Idahoan mine sale for 400,000 to Count Debarranen for an English syndicate, with payments scheduled through 1885. Union Pacific eight month earnings are 15,871,000 with a 6,498,000 surplus.
The article argues the Journal did not intend to imply Stoddard sought the governor's office for spoils. It cites Thomas Ewing, Jr. praising James G. Blaine as an honest public figure and a true private man, suggesting no corruption would mar his record if his letters and utterances were known.
The piece argues reform rests with the Republican party citing civil service reform as proof. It criticizes the Democrats for spoils, praises Pendleton and Cleveland critics, and lauds Blaine and Curtis. It claims Republicans have enacted reforms and will continue, urging voters to back the GOP.
Washoe County refuses to abolish the offices of Assessor and School Superintendent in its proclamation and plans to elect all county and precinct officers except those named. The Virginia Chronicle notes two citizens could step in, while Washoe cites a statute making the Treasurer ex officio Assessor and the Clerk ex officio Superintendent, awaiting any Supreme Court ruling.
A statement nominating one of the beat Assembly tickets as one of the good men to be elected to the next Legislature.
The piece lauds the Republican slate as the best possible for Washoe County. It singles out D B Boyd as Treasurer nominee, noting two prior terms of service with universal satisfaction and confident expectations he will govern ably and creditably again.
Governor Grover Cleveland signed the 1883 act by the Democratic Legislature prohibiting fling and sports on Sunday as an amendment to the Final Code. The measure aimed directly at German communities and became operative.
A Sun special from Blaine’s party delegate notes he avoids illusions about personal fortunes and expects a Republican victory in Ohio by at least 10,000. Other leading Republicans share this view, with some predicting a larger margin, while West Virginia supporters grow less confident amid Democratic fundraising for Elkins’ solid South challenge.
David Davis of Illinois rejects reentry to politics yet signals full support for the Republican ticket. The Bloomington Guarda, a group of Republican voters over 50, sent a delegation to invite him to join, noting his firm belief the ticket should prevail and that he will vote for it. His stance clarifies his political position.
The Chicago Tribune criticizes federal policy arguing Dakota Territory yields Post Office revenue but is denied statehood. It notes Dakota’s population exceeding half a million could entitle three congress members, yet Democrats allegedly oppose admission due to Republican alignment.
The Turf Field and Farm horse Maud E, after turning a half mile in 1:03 74 and a quarter in 30 34 at Hartford, will be driven next Tuesday weather permitting to beat the 2:09 record. Jay Eye See and Phallas will be retired for the season.
The New York Supreme Court on Wednesday handed down a unanimous opinion declaring unconstitutional an act by the Legislature that forbids the manufacturing of cigars in tenements.
The Republican Congressional Convention of the Thirty first District of New York reconvened Wednesday with no majority. On the 361st ballot Watson leads with 32 votes, Wadsworth has 17, and Sawyer 16.
Mining stocks are not active and show no marked fluctuations in value. A small gain in one board is erased in the next session, offering little encouragement to operators.
John Quincy Adams has declined the nomination of the Quincey Massachusetts Democrats for Congress. The veteran political figure issued a brief statement explaining his decision and thanked party leaders for their support. The move leaves the Democratic ticket without a candidate in the district.
The Ormsby county Republican Convention urged consolidating Storey Washoe and Ormsby counties. A Carson taxpayer warned that Virginia Citys harsh laws could swallow the county seat, provoking a Chronicle protest urging guarantees from Virginia City and Reno to spare Carson and settle for crow. The remark highlights tensions over consolidation and regional pride.
The Lincoln county Republican Convention resolves to endorse the political course of United States Senator John P. Jones and instructs its legislative nominees to support his re election if elected.
Col onel Ed Boyle is a candidate for State Senator from Storey county. He is identified with the leading industry of this State and is described as intelligent and strictly honest. If elected, he would be a first class legislator and will vote for the re election of Senator Jones Carson Index.
Democratic papers criticized a General Land Office examination of Hendricks records while he was Commissioner. Reports show he favored railroad land grants, withdrawing lands from sale just before Acts passed, denying homes to settlers and veterans.
Secretary McPherson of the Republican Congressional Committee rebuts claims that Congresses squandered 560 million on the navy since the war. He cites 398 million total naval expenditures from 1865 to 1884, with 154 million for war vessels and 244 million for pay, bureaus, and other non vessel costs. He notes breakdowns by periods and asserts progress despite Democratic opposition, including a 500 thousand dollar appropriation for three steel cruisers and a dispatch boat.
The Enterprise outlines a plan to consolidate Ormsby Storey Washoe and Lyon counties with Carson City as the county seat citing accessibility from Reno Genoa and Virginia City The piece notes Carson City growth potential and Reno rail access and suggests swapping the State Prison for support in locating the seat at Carson City The consolidation is said to cut regional government costs and please taxpayers
William Woodburn Republican nominee for Congress addressed a large mixed audience in Centenn ial Hall on Saturday. The meeting featured music from a brass band and a big bonfire. Woodburn defended his nomination, commented on Cassidy, McSweeney, Blaine, and the tariff, and praised Homestead and Eight-hour laws while attacking foreign pauper labor and railroad land grants. He spoke for nearly two hours to applause, outlining Republican positions and challenging Democratic critiques.
The Chronicle highlights Brad Moore an elder Comstock resident whose apiary in Reno thrives with bees roaming Truckee Meadows alfalfa fields. His well trained colonies yield colorless honey stored in pristine white combs with no glucose or humbug, according to a tested sample.
The Enterprise urges county consolidation uniting Storey Washoe Ormsby and Lyon with Reno as the seat. Lyon county residents oppose being annexed to other counties preferring independence. Proposals favor consolidating debt ridden counties with prosperous ones, but Lyon touts its strong finances and fears loss of self rule.
The Carson Tribune urges Republicans to vote a straight ticket in the approaching election. It declares all GOP candidates competent and worthy, and says a Democratic opponent’s argument should be strong enough to persuade voters. It favors a comprehensive victory by electing every ticket candidate.
Taking advantage of Justice Field's ruling that Chinese born in the United States are citizens, a large proportion of the Chinese passengers on the Steamer City of Peking have advanced their claims to citizenship asserting they were born in this country. Their insertions are supplemented by testimony of other Chinese who swear petitioners were born in the United States. Over thirty writs have been taken out during the last few days.
A very large enthusiastic audience gathered in Candelaria Hall on Tuesday evening to hear William Woodburn Republican nominee for Congress and Thomas Hawley Republican nominee for Judge of the Supreme Court. Woodburn spoke over an hour on political facts and figures to applause. Hawley followed with a vigorous address noting law and politics do not belong together yet delivering campaign comment. The meeting closed with cheers for Blaine and Logan, Woodburn, and Hawley.
Cyrus W Field told the Mail and Express of sweeping travels through eight states, four territories and five British American provinces on a Pacific trip. He asserts James G Blaine will win by an overwhelming majority and notes Mrs Garfield's keen feelings for Blaine.
The first of four joint discussions on Indiana political issues featured Governor candidate Calkins for the Republicans and Gray for the Democrats. Held Tuesday afternoon in Fort Wayne, a vast crowd gathered around the Court House yard as the rivals exchanged greetings at the end of the informal levee on the platform.
Republican correspondents report a careful Ohio canvass showing a 25 000 majority for the GOP. Democrats concede a Republican win but dispute a landslide margin, with some authorities arguing the state could tilt by over 10 000.
The Northern Pacific Express Company withdraws from the Oregon and California and narrow gauge routes. Citing unpaid business, Wells Fargo will concentrate on Oregon Railway and Navigation and Northern Pacific lines, leaving Wells Fargo with a clear field on the east and west sides.
Assessor Wallace of Eureka valued the Central Pacific at 14000 dollars per mile. Through counsel Geo W Baker the company seeks a reduction to 10000. The Board of Equalization should sustain the assessor.
The Proche Record reports no platform or resolutions were adopted or presented at the Lincoln county Democratic Convention. No Resolutions Committee was formed, and observers thought this was for the best. The convention favored faithful representative Hon. B. A. Riepo from the Legislature, suggesting resolutions unlikely to please the people.
A political endorsement from Washoe county urged voters to back David Allen for the Assembly. The letter, signed by 33 officials and attorneys including Joseph W. O'Neaxt, praises his integrity, experience, and legal ability, noting his years in Ohio and his successful tenure as Prosecuting Attorney.
A mixed compilation of famous lines from Shakespeare Sterne Carlyle Thackeray and Plato among others. The quotes touch on rest, purses, law, intellect love virtue and personal conduct, reflecting moral reflections and warnings about deeds and character. The collection ends with thoughts on life’s thresholds and possibilities.
General Orders No 4 from Geano Army of the Republic reminds members that the Grand Army must stay nonpartisan. No officer or comrade may use the organization for partisan purposes, and meetings may not discuss politics. Wearing GAR badges at political meetings is improper. Commander-in-Chief Koontz directs strict adherence.
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