Political shifts noted in Grass Valley Union report
The Grass Valley Union admits the Board change aimed to alter its political complexion for a new deal in subordinate posts. It cites John Boggs as new Board President, claims honesty and economy, and notes various political moves including appointments of Paul Shirlay as Warden of San Quentin and Swain as Judge Advocate General. It mentions Mason clemency talks, Woodburn’s mint note, and other Nevada political items and editorials from contemporaries.
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Presidential Cabinet Portrait From a White House Gathering
President Arthur stayed largely in the White House on Wednesday with a small Cabinet meeting at noon lacking Brewster. The session was social in tone. The president spoke of a difficult western trip and noted rest from the seashore improved him while Cabinet members appeared varied in health and color.
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Sherman Declines Presidential Bid Prefers Rest and Sheridan Backing
In a Washington Gen interview General Sherman says he plans to leave office soon for rest and peace. He rejects any presidential ambitions, cites lack of personal gain, and argues Sheridan’s rise would balance command. He also suggests his brother John as a potential candidate if the people want a Sheridan.
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Republican Party
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Third Party Movement Seen Growing in 1900 Field
General Butler told a Washington friend last Tuesday that at least three strong presidential tickets would be in the race next year. He said a robust third party movement is forming and two million workers will demand a voice in government, likely nominating a candidate acceptable to top elements of both major parties.
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Butler
Washington
John Kelly Urges Harmony at Tammany Hall Rally
John Kelly told the Tammany Hall County Convention last Saturday that city Democratic organizations must stay united to support the Democratic State ticket this year and the Presidential ticket next year. He condemned any Democratic Republican fusion on local issues and warned that county unity with Republicans would doom the State ticket.
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John Kelly
New York City
A Confederate Stamp Seen on Mail at Richmond
A letter with a Confederate fry eye stamp affixed passed through Richmond last Wednesday without detection by Post Office authorities. The stamp resembled the new denomination in color but differed in workmanship.
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Postoffica
Stanford's Fatt Mare Racing Plan For Kentucky Stakes
Ex governor Stanford reserves Hinda Rose for next year's Kentucky stallion stakes where the promising four year old may lower the record 2:19 time. The horse currently trails the mark by one second as a three year old.
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Germ Theory and Warner's Safe Cure Highlight Leser Story
In a quiet library a couple discuss germ theory and the fiction of cures. The piece extols Warner's Safe Cure as a strong defense against disease and notes endorsements, while a sports section reports ex Governor Stanford's mare Bonita setting a fast trotting record and detailing his successful line of racehorses.
Reveille Aims to Defeat Senator Jones in Nevada Race
The Austin Nevada Reveille declares its plan to defeat Hon J P Jones’s bid for re election to the U S Senate. The editor has long battled Jones since 1873 at Pioche Carson and Austin, and earlier defeated Sharon at Belmont in 1874 5. Pyramid soon to be Nevada mining hub.
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AMERICAN FABLES AND TALES OF WIT AND WOE
A compilation of short fables and humorous anecdotes. A sunfish rescues a shipmate from a shark with the joke that sailors can eat sunfish as well. The Sage and the Mourners ponders posthumous praise and widow’s sewing. The Trog and the Traveler contrasts grand noise with the croaking frog. The Thief and the Officer mocks a petty criminal who stole his own satchel. Railbird notes at Jake Becker’s saloon about red apples and a clipped branch from Carson.
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Eutcry
Advertising Longevity Adds Value for Advertisers
Col Gil Pierce of the Chicago Daily News urged Indiana editors at Fort Wayne to stress the desirability of keeping wares before the public. He outlined that repeated exposure builds recognition, noting that the 15th impression often triggers action as readers move from indifference to intent.
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Wool Tariff Reopening Likely as Wool Growers Press for Duties
Free traders push for tariff debate but wool growers led by the National Wool Growers Association demand higher protection. Chicago meeting produced resolutions backing restored duties, signaling broad regional interest and possible general tariff discussion in Congress this winter.
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A Grand Valley View Toward Walker Lake Range
The passage describes a valley’s westward sight to the Walker Lake range with towering snow clad forests and a blue lake. It praises the scenery and imagines irrigation potential, noting a climate where people rarely die naturally and the landscape inspires strong character.
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Nevada senatorial succession discussed during Pacific Coast visit
The question of Senatorial succession from Nevada will likely be settled during Mr Mackay's current Pacific Coast trip, with Senator Jones favored. The Eureka Leader Austin Reveille and Reno Jovansat back their candidates, encouraging public engagement in the process, as Cargon Inder notes.
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Democrats Expect Soon Frosty Front in Political Season
The Enterprise notes Democrats begin to rejoice early as they anticipate a forthcoming political shift described as a frost or killing front arriving soon in the season.
Year of disasters recalls fires floods and plagues
A retrospective on 1883 disasters across Europe the Americas and Asia highlights floods in Europe deadly fires from Newhall Houses Milwaukee to a Brussels or New York area school the Ischia earthquake and Java eruptions with thousands dead. A Carson Reno love tale closes the column with a rustic joke about temper and a cautious father’s change of opinion.
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Cherry Creek News Says Governor May Visit Shellbourns
The town notes Governor Adams who eyed a Shellbourns visit but business delayed his call on Farmer Burke. Burke displays late election curiosities with Republican names replacing Democratic targets. The piece muses on revenge and the senator race finances, while listing related political chatter from Carson Index and Tuscarora Times-Review.
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Golden Medical Discovery promotes health, claims cure for scrofula
If the blood is impoverished and shows pimples eruptions ulcers or running sores scrofulous tumors swellings or general debility take Dr BR V Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery Sold by druggists.
Supreme Lodge Convenes in New Orleans in April 1884
The San Francisco Chronicle reports the Supreme Lodge will meet on the fourth Tuesday of April in New Orleans with representatives from around the world. Nevada plans a 150 member club and California about 200. New Orleans residents prepare to outdo prior hospitality in Templar Conclava.
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Supreme Lodge of the World
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Globe
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Judge Thurman in Ohio Campaign as 1884 Presidential Candidate
The Silver State notes that Judge Thurman played a prominent role in the Ohio campaign and, by his arguments, helped his party's success, suggesting he could be a leading 1884 presidential contender.
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Ohio
Silver State
Teething Relief and Cures for Children Syrup
An 1883 advertisement urges mothers to use Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain in children. It claims quick relief from crying and pain, plus cures for dysentery and diarrhea, stomach regulation, wind, gum inflammation, and added energy. Also touts a 25 cent price and wide availability through druggists. A separate testimonial from W M Moore credits Ayer's Sarsparilla with curing eight years of inflammatory rheumatism.
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Doruam
Iowa
Ayer
W. M. Moore
Benson's Capcine Plaster Sells Despite Pride and Pain
In a candid sales scene a draughty druggist talks a wary customer through back pain and the claim that Benson's Capcine Plasters are quick acting, safe, and reliable. The seller asserts honesty, promises results, and accepts a modest payment as the customer consents.
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