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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1884
Page
5
Publication details show a weekly Nevada State Journal with pricing for subscriptions and carrier delivery in Reno. The remainder quotes a double leded editorial praising Ohio Democrats and predicting political efforts to support Cleveland and Hendricks, referencing the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Holabird in his annual report urges authority to pay 10 dollars per month to all line officers detailed to the Quartermaster's department who render at least thirty consecutive days of service, not to exceed 25,000 dollars annually. He calls for larger posts near Indian reservations and key points by public reserves, harbors and ports for economy and efficiency. The report notes eighty two national cemeteries with 321,623 interments.
E S Hartshorn of Troy New York argues flax spinning wages show value of local labor versus imports. He notes $100,000 annual labor cost in local mills versus $40,000 abroad and questions who benefits if money goes to English operators, urging support for domestic workers.
The Director of the Mint reports a comparison of money in thirty nine principal countries. Gold circulation falls by about 52 million dollars while silver rises by 42 million and paper by 112.6 million. He cites reduced gold production and greater use in ornamenting the arts as reasons.
The Cincinnati Graphic reports, on private and authoritative information, that President Arthor and Miss Tillie Frelinghuysen, daughter of Secretary Frelinghuysen, are engaged to be married with the wedding planned for the second week of January.
Douglas county Republicans adopt a resolution praising Hon. J. P. Jones for Senate service and pledge support for his Assembly candidate in the upcoming race.
A strong impression spreads that the Comatock may become a milling proposition controlled by a small group who have concentrated enough shares to retain command over the more desirable mines.
Democratic leaders align to back Samuel J Randall for president in 1888 as party factions rally behind the New Yorker amid rising campaign activity and signals of formal support.
The record notes political alignments with David Davis backing Blaine and Logan, while Jefferson Davis supports Cleveland and Hendricks. The factions indicate differing endorsements within the party, reflecting regional or organizational splits ahead of the ticket.
A reader argues Elder Hatch erred on the Sabbath origin, insisting creation week established the seventh day. The writer cites Exodus, Deuteronomy, and Isaiah to defend the creation origin, rebuts memorial theory, questions usage of terms Jew and Gentile, cites Acts and Jesus’ teaching, and urges adherence to the Ten Commandments with scriptural proof.
At 8 o'clock Thursday in La Crosse Wisconsin F W Barton president of Blaine and Logan club was shot seven times by a man named Scotty. The crowd overpowered officers and hanged the murderer to a tree in the court house yard. Barton was young and Promising. Scotty had served time in the State Prison.
A contemporary piece urges men to respect women in language and behavior. It condemns using terms like my old woman and promotes addressing wives and all women as ladies with love, respect, and gentlemanly conduct.
Mapleson has engaged Mile Nevada for America at £300 a night. The troupe sails for New York on the 23rd inst.
Official returns received at Republican headquarters show Robinson with a large plurality and overall Republican gains. The revised figures place Robinson ahead by 11,421 votes, with Republicans gaining 26,053 and Democrats 2,182. Ellsbury is conceded in the Eleventh District. Congress will be eleven Democrats and ten Republicans.
The New York Sun argues Cleveland is unfit for the Democratic ticket just as Greeley was in 1872. It condemns Cleveland as selfish and ignorant while noting Ohio rejected him, marking the party’s political misjudgment and impending catastrophe.
Chairman Jones of the Republican National Committee calls Ohio results highly satisfactory. He cites forecasts of 6,000 to 8,000 then 10,000 to 15,000, notes Irish-American voting patterns may swing the state toward Blaine and Logan by 4,000, and predicts broader gains including New York by 50,000.
The U S Circuit Court in New York hears the long running case between American Bell and the People’s Telephone Company. Roscoe Conkling and Senator George F Edmonds lead counsel for the Bell and People’s for the defense. Testimony points to Daniel Crabbaugh of Harrisburg Pa as the early inventor of the electric telephone in 1866. Widespread interest suggests Bell may lose its patent rights. decision awaited worldwide.
Senator J. Jones will address the people of Austin on current political issues next Saturday evening the 18th instant. He is described as an agreeable talker and is expected to receive a rousing reception at the hands of all, regardless of party.
With Senator Jones arriving next Saturday and Wm Woodburn on the following Monday the area braces for the start of campaign activity as local candidates generate excitement and momentum in Breville on the 11th.
Senator J P Jones is warmly greeted by a large crowd at Mucca depot where the Nellie Boyd Company band plays. He speaks at Centennial Hall on the silver question tariff and Chinese immigration, praising Blaine, predicting cabinet shifts, and defending tariffs as he contrasts East and West views.
The Director of the United States Mint reports a $52,000,000 loss in gold coin over the past year and a $42,000 increase in silver coin. The figures surprise and suggest silver may gain heightened importance soon.
The Carson Appeal notes Col. Fair's serious health condition and doctors urge a rest from his duties. Friends warn his death before the Legislature reconvenes could leave two United States Senators to elect instead of one, signaling a significant political shift.
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