Duffy dies as clock halts before 11 in Carson
James Duffy Sr. dies at his Carson home from stomach ulceration. Witnesses claim a late night clock stoppage marked his death at 11, supported by Hon. William Woodburn and a watchman. Also noted are North Pacific improvements near Chamberlain's Hotel, Tar Flat rumors debunked about a throat slit, Bob Lindsay Jr.'s arm injury, and notable travelers aboard the Pullman car Isaac Walton en route to Portland with registration reminders for 1882.
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James Duffy
Carson
Woodburn
L. Smith
San Francisco
Si Rice
Josie Duffy
George James
Edward
Dealy
William Woodburn
Mr. Duffy
Bob Lindsay Jr
Bob Jr
Bob
Bobbie
Mr. Lindsay
Pulman
Isaac Walton
Reno
R. L. Belknap
Northern Pacific Railway
James B.williams
Samuel Bowles
Springfield Republican
J. 3. Rucker
Miss Webb
New York
Portland
Oregon
Northern Pacific Railroad
Weather and social notes from Reno and surroundings
Wednesday's Daily Journal reports Mrs. Geo. E. Perkins visiting the Bay area, State Printer Maddrill in Reno, and numerous local residents stopping at the Pollard House. It notes snow on mountains, fair attendance despite bad weather, horse and livestock show results, and upcoming speeches by Bishop and others in Winnemucca Battle Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop
Leonard
Powning
Winnemucca
Battle Mountain
D. Sims
H. J. Carlin
D. P. Randall
Thos
Gavin
Dayton
Pollard
Charley Cummings
Virginia
Alao
Parr
Weekly Mail Rates and Delivery Terms for Reno
One year by mail costs 50 cents per month delivered by carrier in Reno at 50 cents monthly. No forwarding unless paid. L. B. Fisher, advertising agent at 1 Merchant's Exchange, San Francisco, authorized to receive ads for this paper's columns.
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Ccesse Escesseseoreree
Reno
L. B. Fisher
Merchant’s Exchange
San Francisco
Butler Retained for Dorsey Star Route Trial Defense
The Star Route case context notes Gen. B F Butler will defend the Dorseys in the upcoming trial. Massachusetts gubernatorial ambitions may delay proceedings. Senator Spencer’s absence as a witness sparks public scrutiny and calls for his compelled testimony.
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B. F. Butler
Dorseys
Massachusetts
America
Gen. Butler
Spencer
Union Pacific Railroad
Interior Department
Teller
Senator Spencer
Nevada Democrats Question Convention Pick for Governor
The Nevada Democratic rank and file denounce the Eureka Convention as undemocratic and unrepresentative. They claim a hundred delegates were chosen but only fifty participated, accusing leaders of pushing Jewett Adams's nomination while the party feels demoralized and evamped.
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Nevada
Eureka
Jewett Adams
Blaine declines 1884 presidential bid in Cainridge report
Congressman Kasson in Washington says James G Blaine will not seek the 1884 presidency and that his friends recognize it would be folly. They plan to dictate the nominee and Blaine hopes to resume as Secretary of State under that figure. Kasson hints Blaine favored Senator Allison of Iowa as the presidential choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemgreasman Kasson
Washington
Blaine
Kasson
Allison
Iowa
Frank James Described as Gentleman in Dispatch
The Associated Press reports Frank James a distinguished outlaw and murderer, noted as a quiet, unobtrusive man. Dispatch emphasizes his ordinary tone of voice, light blue eyes, and sandy moustache in a seemingly reassuring portrayal.
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Associated Press
Frank James
Enq
James
Ohio election heats up with party mobilization
In Ohio the election is set for next Thursday with a heated campaign. Democrats have been unusually active and fighting hard while Republicans remain confident of winning a majority of Congressmen. Some counties may be close as ballots approach the vote.
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Ohio
Louisiana Supreme Court Reverses Widow’s Insurance Claim
In Louisiana a widow sued after proving her husband’s death for an insurance payout. The insurer appealed to the state Supreme Court which reversed a lower judgment and held the husband alive. The widow now sues another insurer for a separate life policy, arguing the prior ruling contradicts the evidence.
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Louisiana
Wm.Wackerlie
Texas
Supreme Court of Louisiana
California
Supreme Court
Death of a Millionaire Daniel Cook in San Francisco
Daniel Cook a prominent wining operator and millionaire died at his San Francisco residence at 6:30 Friday morning after months of invalid condition. He leaves a wife, a two year old daughter, and his death saddens San Francisco business circles. Funeral planned for today with Bishop Whitaker and C Derby traveling from the region to conduct services.
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Daniel Cook
San Francisco
Mr. Cook
Bishop Whitaker
C. Derby
Rise in Miners and Timber Work Near Wood River
Bullion mines expect 500 more miners before snow, with about 250 already employed. Warm Springs mines near Halley seek wood contract to hire 250 wood choppers until snow flies. Wood River movies see daily growth, Sawtooth mines employ over 500 men, and the Times notes ample work with up to four dollars daily in timber.
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Warm Springs
Halley
Wood River
Sawtooth
the Times
The Chasm Bridged at State Convention
The New York Democracy stands united after John Kelley was received back into full fellowship at the state convention two weeks ago. He joined unrepentant, with his delegation, as the party prepares for the upcoming election. Kelley and Tilden last worked together nearly seven years ago at St Louis in 1876 when errors split the factions that have since fought. The Syracuse Convention healed the rift and resolved to remember the old wounds no more.
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New York
John
Kelley
Tilden
St. Louis
Sage
Cypher Allop
Braxton's Bar Pioneer Tale Published by Paggoios Book
RB M Daggatt presents Braxton's Bar a pioneer California story. The dedication honors girls whose childhood songs linked to pines and Yuba dreams, and to Mrs John W Mackay. The author inscribes a respectful note for pioneer years in California.
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Braxton
California
RB. M. Daggatt
The
Pines
Yuba
Deserta
jJonn W. Mackay
Nebraska Woman Suffrage Campaign Opens in Earnest
The Lincoln Board of Trade has lent free rooms to the State Society's Campaign Committee for headquarters until November. Speakers will cover the state to push the amendment. The Democratic State Central Committee meets in Virginia to fill G. H. Shephard’s vacant post. Jake Kline of Carson is named the likely candidate.
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Nebraska
Board of Trade At
Lincoln
Democratic State Central Committee
Virginia
G. H. Shephard
Jake Kline
Carson
Talveky
Debt Repaid Rapidly and 3 Percent Borrowing Flagged
The piece notes the debt being paid at fourteen million dollars monthly and claims the nation borrows at three percent while optimistic about investments. It also reports Tucson Star alleging Indian Agent Tiffany’s frauds in Apache affairs, with grand jurors condemning his dishonesty as unprecedented on the frontier.
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The
Tucson Star
Tiffany
Republicans Hold Rousing Eureka Meeting Led by Officials
A Eureka Friday night gathering addressed by Gov. Strother Ex-Congressman Wren Judge Davenport J A Stephens and others was deemed a success. The Leader notes strong support for the Republican ticket with no criticisms except for the congress candidate accused of youth and prior work before age.
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Eureka
Gov. Strother
Wren
Davenport
J. A. Stephens
Bishop
Congress
Election stump trail wanes in eastern Nevada towns
Cassidy and Merrill campaign through the eastern Nevada counties with stops in Elko Carlin and Tuscarora drawing small crowds as speeches fail to spark enthusiasm. The duo continues their gradual progress across the region.
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Cassidy
Merrill
Elko Carlin
Tuscarora
World’s largest railroad town near Missoula to 10,000
Northern Pacific constructionfront town west of Missoula is described as the world’s largest railroad laborer city with about 10 000 residents. Arabi Pasha seeks trial by Englishmen saying he surrendered to them and would have escaped if aware of Egyptian court. Robert S Lincoln bonds as administrator for his mother’s estate of 72 000 in government bonds. A Darlington youth spent one hour with his girlfriend kissing 96 of 100 chances, four times she hurried and kissed it. Stock report predicts Arabi Pasha will be convicted due to lack of Egyptian lawyers and inability to hire Bob Ingersoll. The Silver State notes Geo Taffy as strongest and heaviest Republican candidate.
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Wm. Thompson
Franktown
Ltown
Fair Grounds
Reno
Antelope
Susanville
Bellevue Chronicle
Idaho
I. D. Cross
Capital Hall
Cross
Sophia Steel
William
Robert Steel
Robert
Truckee Meadows
Ropert Steel
Hallet
Northern Pacific
West Missoula
Arabi Pasha
Robert 5S. Lincoln
Springfield
Darlington
America
Bob Ingersoll
The Dreadful Comet Rumor Spreads Worldwide
The London World cable notes the comet as the talk of scientific circles and a source of apprehension. Richard A. Proctor retracts his 1848 and 1880 identifications, while cautious astronomers affirm the comet’s identity and predict a possible October 1883 return before it may fall into the sun.
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London
Richard A. Proctor
C. Parazi Smith
Scotland
Fading Hoyalty of Old Winnemucca Near Roop County
Old Winnemucca, veteran war chief of the Plute nation, travels toward the happy hunting ground at Buffalo Meadows in Roop County. He is near death, unable to take nourishment, and has wasted away to a skeleton, guided by his two aged sisters and his son hee.
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Old Winnemucca
Plute Nation
Buffalo, Meadows
Roop County
Hee
Man on Horseback Injures Boy on Commercial Row
Saturday evening a rider on a horse struck the son of Mr. Rice the milkman on Commercial Row near Virginia Street. The horse saved the boy from serious harm though clothing was torn and flesh missing from a hand. The rider fled into darkness and was not identified, making arrest unlikely.
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Commercial Row
Virginia Street
River Mishap Injures Bridgeport Man Near Ranch
A. H. Allen of Bridgeport Mono County California was riding with Mr. Honeywell when the team frightened them near George Andrews ranch. Honeywell escaped with minor injuries. Allen suffered serious injuries and needed medical care. Honeywell will need about eight weeks to recover.
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A. H. Allen
Bridgeport
Mono County
Cal
Honeywell
George Andrews
Allen
A Reno Lad Writes About Quakers in Essay
A Reno student after being spanked listens to a classmate read an essay on Quakers. The teacher says Quakers never quarrel or fight, yet the pupil adds a postscript claiming My New York Pa is a Quaker but my California Ma is not.
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New York
California
McKelvey Reception At Kingaley Chapel In Sacramento
The Sacramento Record Union reports a social reception for the new Kingaley Chapel pastor Rev. C McKelvey at Kingaley Chapel. Attendance was strong with participants from other churches. Welcoming remarks were given by Rev. T S Dunn and other clergy and Rev. McKelvey expressed gratitude for the warm Sacramento welcome.
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Sacramento Record Union
G. McKelvey
M. E
Kingaley Chapel
C. McKelvey
T. 8. Dunn
T. H. B. Anderson
A. J. Frost
Esmeralda Fair Opens in Mason Valley Next Tuesday
The second annual Walker River Agricultural Society fair begins in Mason Valley on the 17th instant and runs four days. Local organizers promise a grand, well funded event with premium offerings praised as large and good. Many visitors from across the state are expected, and Washoe County is urged to attend.
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Walker River Agricultural Society
Mason Valley
Washoe County
District Court Proceedings and Public Notices
Jacob Leonhardt becomes a citizen renouncing allegiance to King Ludwig of Bavaria. Court orders twenty days per day of execution in Wooley vs Fraser. Towell vs Thompson and other cases set to November 12 by consent. Grand Jury adjourns today. J. 8. Bannister reports five walnut trees bearing nuts in Winnemucca. Walnut trees thrive locally. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised as safe for teething, 25 cents a bottle. Brown's Bronchial Troches touted for coughs and throat ailments, 4 cents per box.
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Jacob Leonhardt
Ludwig
Bavaria
Wooley Va. Fraser
Towell
Thompson
Enton. Thompson
Bowers
Rogers
United States
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N.& O RR
Chamberlain’s
Dickens
Journal
Machiereau
Lindsay Jr
Ste Yd
Daily Journal
Geo. E. Perkins
the Bay
Maddrill
A. Raphael
Mamie Cohn
Virginia City
Arcade
Charley Chase
Red Hoss Thompson
Robbie McGinley
John H. Moon
Janesville
Moon
Silver State
Ben Jamison
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Jamison
Bia
Morses
St.lions
George Hearst
Red Boy
Geo. Bearst
Duke
W. L. Pritchard
LTR
Pritchad
Lena Donhar
Theodore Winters
Atlanta
McParlin
Nettie
OP Alt
Work
Wm. David
Gen. Mack
Wm. Huergrave
Sleepy Sam
M. D. Smith
George
J. Stiner
Hattie
L. Dean
Mary
M. Gulling
Guasie
J. W. Pendleton
Belle and Beauty
A. C. Hill
Calene
H. Stevens
Bay Billy
Royalty
Longley
Frank Bacus
A. Longley
Fred
Bessie
C. C. Stevenson
Pete
H. Steven
Charley
Roadsiers Stallions
C.H. Lawrence
Wm. Tell
Frank Dodd
Fred B
L. Dean’s Fox
Maggie
Bulle
B. F. Leete
Peter Marker
Amelia
Truckee
F. G. Hannan
P. N. Marker
R. J. Branton
R. A. Branton
Theo
R-A. Branton
Geo
Scott
Harris
Maris
M'Farlin
Fred and
Prince
J. O. Sessions
Pete Marker
Fredrick
Windemauneen
Monlay
Wionemmucen
Holland
Hevada State Journal
Do. C. Powning
Star Routers
HIO Politics
Spa
Wooed
Tema
Paggoios Book
InlEarnest
Democratic Party
Geo. Taffy
Fron Fuesday
Mr. McKelvey
Esmeralda Fair
J. 8. Bannister
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