Silver in Demand and Mint Supply Citing 1854 Trends
The New York Sun reports silver demand rising in Western and Southern states for small account settlements. Treasury weekly buys $500,000 in silver with Mexican dollars sometimes used to complete purchases. While supply declines in California Nevada Utah and Colorado, manufacturing demand grows, and Wall Street speculation recedes as low money rates aid manufacturers amid miner concerns.
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New York Sun
Congress
Pacific Coast
Arizona
California
Nevada
Utah
Colorado
Treasury
Wall Street
The Stale Ticker: Hawley and Woodburn for Supreme Court
The Convention chose Justice Thomas P. Hawley for the Supreme Court, praising his twelve years of service. William Woodburn, the Congress nominee, seeks a second term in the 4th Congress, with expected Irish voter support and broad Republican backing for Blaine and Logan. Electors are urged to represent Republicans.
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Supreme Court
Thomas P. Hawley
Judge Hawley
Sewell
Wm. Woodburn
Congress
Woodburn
Blaine
Jovana
Nevada
Logan
State Affairs Push for Legislature Trim and Reform
In view of retrenchment the Jovanan urges reducing Legislature from 60 to 45 members and cutting session length from 60 to 40 days. Proposes trimming salaries, eliminating useless deputies, consolidating offices, and adding clerical help. Aims for savings of about 20,000 annually and remodeling the judicial system to replace ten judges with five, lowering costs. Tax rate proposed to cap at 65 cents.
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Jovanan
General Clarke backs Cleveland for President in Nevada
General R M Clarke of Carson, a former Nevada attorney general, publicly supports Cleveland for president. James Ritchie of Paradise, who attended the Democratic State Central Committee meeting in Virginia City, relayed the claim noting Clarke’s unwavering Cleveland position. The Coffin-Coffin divorce case mentions Clarke’s stance again, reinforcing the alignment.
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R. M. Clarke
Carson
Nvada
Cleveland
James Ritchie
Paradise
Democratic State Central Committee
Virginia City
Oneral
Silver State
Jovenaz
Gen. Clarke
Prohibitionist Vote Split Question Amid Election Talk
Mr Daniel the cold water candidate for Vice President challenges the idea that prohibitionists draw more votes from Republicans than Democrats. He cites counties where prohibition failed as evidence of an even split or Republican loss.
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Daniel
Impudent Reformers Attack Civil Service in California
The Civil Service Reform Association accuses Republicans of scheming to block campaign fundraising and criticizes a letter seeking details on law compliance. It argues civil service reform is hypocritical and aims to shield office holders, while condemning alleged political bias in the Blaine libel defense and signaling delays until after the election.
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Civil Service Reform Association of California
Republican Party
Law of Congress
Republican State Central Committee
Civil Service Association
Central Committee
Sims
Civil Service
Defense delays in Blaine libel suit spark outcry
In Indianapolis the demurrer was overruled and defenders say trials cannot start before November due to distant witnesses and deposition prep. Critics call the strategy cowardly and contorted to gain time, while prosecutors push for a prompt trial and the public watches.
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Blaine
Indianapolis
United States Democrat debuts in New York by Brick Pomeroy
Brick Pomeroy launches a New York newspaper named the United States Democrat. Once notorious in La Crosse for blackguarding and in Colorado for swindling tied to the Atlantic Pacific Tunnel Company, he was exiled from Denver and now returns as a Democratic leader where he can do little harm. The paper is described as weak, with its only notable trait being his long-standing reputation for blackguardism.
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Brick Pomeroy
New York
United States Democrat
la Crosse
Wis
Colorado
Denver
Atlantic Pacific Tunnel Company
Attorney General Marshall Endorses Butler in San Francisco Speech
Attorney General Marshall of California endorsed Butler at Union Hall in San Francisco on Tuesday evening. He denounced the Democratic party as sold to monopolists, recalling Stockton Convention where he was repudiated, and vowed to mobilize a large outraged faction within the party. Ned Marshall wields power on the stump and commands a significant Democratic following while opposing majority convention arrogance. Leaders of Hendricks' circle are urged to heed the old gentleman's remarks.
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Marshall
California
Butler
Union Hall
San Francisco
Stockton
Ned Marshall
Candidate for Vice Presidency Angers Crowd in Connersville
A high sees remark aside, a candidate’s speech at Connersville humiliated friends. The notion of a national vice presidential hopeful haranguing a crowd and demanding votes the worst in the world, followed by a long personal grievance recital, is deemed disreputable in many regions for any office seeker.
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Connersville
Belva Lockwood Accepts Nominati on Letter From Convention
Mrs Belva A Lockwood of Washington nominee by the Women s National Equal Rights Convention at San Francisco has written and forwarded her acceptance letter She is described as a plucky woman ready to face attacks during the campaign Though few votes are expected she believes she will be left unmolested
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Belva A. Lockwood
Washington
San Francisco
Kansas Prohibition Split Over St John Tactics
The Kansas Prohibitionists divide over strategy with one faction pressuring for concentrating on St John and no State ticket, while the other nominates a State ticket but does not endorse St John. The movement thrives when localized but expansion threatens its prospects nationally.
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Kansas
St. John
Ohio Wool-growers endorse tariff support and candidate survey
The Ohio Wool-growers Convention adopts resolutions pledging political support only to tariff men and calls for a committee from each party in every Congressional District to determine and publish whether candidates favor restoring the 1867 tariff. A hint is offered for Nevada Wool-growers in Winnemucca meeting Monday.
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Ohio Wool-growers Convention
Nevada
San Francisco Proposal for Letters of Marque Sparks Outcry
A telegraphed statement claimed parties in San Francisco sought to apply to the French Government for letters of marque to prey on Chinese commerce. The move is labeled ridiculous and illegal under nations law, with the note that privateering was rejected in the Civil War era as pirates by the United States.
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San Francisco
Confederate States
United States
Republican State Convention nominates three electors and others
The Republican State Convention meets at Carson today to nominate three Presidential electors a Judge of the Supreme Court and a member of Congress. Indications point to harmony and a smooth ticket despite elections by nomination. prizes to be given away.
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Carson
Supreme Court
Congress
Ostrich Egg Prices Drop Across Cities
The Los Angeles Express notes ostrich eggs have fallen from 1200 to 1000 dollars each, while a dozen at twelve thousand dollars seems favorable. Anaheim ostrich farmers resist competition, and a cynical remark questions the value of mare eggs in Los Angeles amid the puzzling price chatter.
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The
Los Angeles Express
Anaheim
Connecticut Democratic Convention Voted Down Wage Exemption
The recent Democratic Convention in Connecticut showed the party’s view of workers with a resolution to exempt wages from foreign attachment being voted down, and another to exempt wages up to $50 also failing. The convention adjourned with cheers for Cleveland.
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Connecticut
Cleveland
Returns from Vermont Spark No Cheer for Democrats
The recall notes that Democratic friends find little cheer in Vermont results and show no signs of amusement at the Jesuit outcome. Maine results are anticipated next week as a follow up.
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Vermont
Maine
Burlington Goes Democratic In Local Shift
The Democracy ought to find some comfort in the fact that Burlington Vermont has gone Democratic. Small favors of this character are thankfully received about this time.
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Burlington, Vt
Scrambie for Office for Labor Statistics Chief Nomination
Fifteen candidates compete for the Bureau of Labor Statistics chief post beside Jarrett who has been nominated and confirmed but not commissioned. Candidates hail from Pennsylvania New York Ohio District of Columbia Massachusetts Illinois New Jersey Missouri Maryland and Connecticut. President expected to appoint on return as term nears expiration and supporters remain hopeful.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Scarcity of Maine Independent Republicans in 1884 race
Washington dispatch reports Senator Plumb returning from Maine asserting only two parties exist there. Independent Republicans are few and unlikely to organize separately. Blaine supporters expected to back Robie on September 8 with Republicans projected to win Maine by fifteen to twenty thousand at the state election.
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Washington
The
Times
Plumb
Maine
Blaine
Robie
Industrial Economy Findings by Prof Dodge Highlight Regional Growth
Prof J B Dodge reports from twenty years of manufacturing and agriculture data. He notes labor-saving machinery boosted farm output while labor share shrank, risking a surplus if the trend continues. He warns foreign markets and price declines could worsen if outlets are not found. The Central West shows rapid land use and production gains with three tenths of farms yielding most crops. Ohio Valley, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky have high farm occupancy. By mid-century, Central West accounts for three-tenths of US manufacturing in a quarter of the land.
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J. B. Dodge
Agricultural Department
United States
Central West
Ohio Valley
Indiana
Illinois
Kentucky
Cleveland and the G A R veto record
The National Tribune lists Grover Cleveland as vetoing G A R related bills while mayor, governor, and senator, including a ban on non veterans wearing G A R badges and an offer of state muskets to posts with bonds. It notes a veto of a $1200 gratuity for John Young, injured in Capitol work, prompting G A R posts to seek relief and questioning if veterans will support him.
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Grover Cleveland
Grand Army of the Republic
National Tribune
Buffalo
Common Council
New York
G.A. BR
Cleveland
John Young
Bem
Capitol
Albany
Grand Army of the
Republi
Wealthy Colored People in California
The San Francisco Vin dicator notes fifty colored residents in California with estates from a few thousand to 250000 dollars. Among the wealthiest are D P Logan James Logan and Wm R Robinson of Woodland with 500000 together. Other figures include Mrs M Carpenter of San Francisco with 320000, Basil Campbell 100000, Mrs Pleasant a San Francisco figure with eight houses a large ranch 100000 in bonds and a sizable bank balance, Daniel Seales 240000 in real estate and 40000 cash, ship rigger John T Callender 60000 and Monroe Taylor 50000 from ferry lunch stands ventures.
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San Francisco
Pleasant
Sharon Trial
San Pedro
United States
Daniel Seales
John T. Callender
Monroe Taylor
Burglar Falls To Widow In Pennsylvania Home
Persviniz Pa August 29 A widow Mrs Morgan of Wayne Township wakes to a burglar at her window She arms herself with an axe and strikes the intruder off the ladder Two accomplices seen taking him away by daylight blood trails lead detectives to a nearby field but the trio remains at large.
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Persviniz
Ohio Militia Sent Home After Mine Strike
The mines area is the quietest since the strike began with no injuries or property damage reported from last night’s attacks. The Governor ordered militia companies dismissed except Company K of Delaware, which will be moved to the mine vicinity this afternoon to assist at various railroad points.
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Coxuxsyus
Delaware
Wheat Crop Totals Rise With Superior Spring Yields
Final estimates for 1884 place U S Winter wheat at 380 million bushels and Spring wheat at 130 million. Nationwide yield surpasses prior totals by 25 million, year over year by 130 million and the five year average by 80 million. Quality described as superior, especially for Spring wheat. Reported regional outputs include Iowa 32 million, Nebraska 31 million, California 45 million, Oregon 15 million, Washington Territory 4 million, Utah 2 million, Montana 1 million, Idaho 1 million, Arizona 500 thousand, Nevada 200 thousand, Wyoming 200 thousand.
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United States
Iowa
Dakota
Nebraska
Minnesota
Wisconsin
California
Oregon
Washington Territory
Utah
Montana
Idaho
Arizona
Nevada
Wyoming
Outlook for Automobiles and Trade in the Interior Markets
The New York Commercial Bulletin reports an active but cautious opening for the season, with interior shipments down from last year yet dominated by remote points. Dry goods improve while West jobbing revives, retailers buy cautiously, wool stabilizes, heather trade weak, and groceries edge upward as interior stocks dwindle. Coffee, tea, sugar, and molasses show rising sales and firmer values.
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New York Commercial Bulletin Pablisdes
West
The Gould and Huntington Mate Warring
The Wall Street News reports a rate war involving Texas and California trade. Huntington roads cut rates against Gould lines Texas Pacific Missouri Kansas Texas and Iron Mountain. An embargo on Texas cattle to northern depots limits freight as cotton season nears. Huntington is tenacious and tends to win before yielding.
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New York
Wallstreet News of Today
Texas
California
Huntington
Texas-Pacific
Missouri
Kansas
Iron Mountain
Gould
Oil Paint and Drug Report Discusses Market Decline
A New York Oil Paint and Drug Reporter summary notes crude oil prices have fallen over weeks with views divided on bottoming. California and Nevada see rising new entrants while overproduction grows. refiners close plants for better prices and production shrinks. London may mirror declines. market watchers debate a possible price drop and potential price-fixing action.
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New York
Dmg
Aed
Rock Bottom
California
Nevada
United States
San Canta
London
San Francisey
Pricsa
The Vernont Election in Montrenson Vermont
Election day reports a strong turnout with a large registration. Greenback and Independent tickets split the vote while the Independent list mirrors the Republican slate except for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Legislative races will decide a Senate successor and a large Republican majority is anticipated.
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Montrenson
Morrell
Scarcity of Campaign Money Across Parties
A Washington observer, now in New York, reports true stories of campaign apathy and impecuniousness. The administration stays aloof from Blaine's bid, department clerks pledge little, and external funds are scarce due to hard times. Republicans and Democrats do little, while Independents lead in contributions from Ohio.
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Washington
New York
Bulletin
Blaine
Ohio
Indian Agent’s 14,000 Voucher Disputed in 1860s Utah
Washington reports 1859 appointment of John Rogers as Indian Agent for Utah and Eastern Nevada. Treasury Comptroller later disallowed 14,000 in vouchers for unsourced purchases. Rogers claimed restive tribes required gifts and lack of bid opportunities. An inspector found named traders were actually laborers. two bondsmen live, suit planned to recover 8,000 with interest.
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Washington
John Rogers
Tillmoi
Utah
Nevada
Treasury
Rogers
Indian Bureau
Indian Office
Theas
Jeff Davis and Reconciliation in Georgia Newsman View
Rev Wadsworth of the Advertiser argues that Republican rule prevents true reconciliation due to ongoing insults to Jefferson Davis. The piece recalls Atlanta’s reception for General Sherman and his burning of private homes, condemning the destruction as barbaric while elevating Davis in comparison.
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Wadsworth
Advertiser
Republican Party
Jefferson Davis
Georgia
Atlanta
General Sherman
Conservative Republican party formed in New Orleans meeting
Sugar and rice planters allied with Blaine and Logan gathered in New Orleans on Saturday to establish a Conservative Republican party organization. They adopted resolutions endorsing protection and the Republican nominees for President and Vice President, and created an Executive Committee to coordinate with district committees for nominating congressional candidates across the state.
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Blaine
Logan
New Orleans
Republican Party
Congress
Blaine Visits Lewiston in Final Campaign Push
Blaine will visit Lewiston Thursday to boost Reed, as Augusta headquarters receive hundreds of letters daily. Most are political inquiries or campaign suggestions, with many requests for flags and Blaine's book light. Democrats forgo outside speakers, relying on local talent and Reed’s district for effort.
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Sun
Augusta
Blaine
Lewiston
Reed
New England
Butler
Bar Harbor
Daily
Governor Hendricks Silent on Campaign Speeches
The governor has not committed to campaigning or giving speeches, signaling few appearances for the campaign. The Cleveland Leader calls this the GOP’s worst Indiana election news to date.
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Hendricks
Cleveland
Indiana
Governor Robinson Renominated After Massachusetts Walk
Gov Robinson the gentleman who walked Ben Butler’s log in Massachusetts has been renominated for governor.
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Gov. Robinson
Ben. Butler
Massachusetts
Vermont’s Green Mountain Boys Back Vote With 23000 Lead
Readers note a decisive margin in Vermont where Green Mountain supporters prevail by about twenty three thousand votes. The report mentions a libel suit proceeding against the Becramento Beehase, left unresolved in court.
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Vermont
Green Mountain Boys
Prohibitionist Campaign Clocks New York Meetings
New York campaign notes say St John Bayne Finch Mies Willard and other prominent Prohibitionists are leading temperance camp meetings across the state drawing 8000 to 10000 attendees. They aim to double the Prohibition vote from about 20000. Edmunds may tour. Hoar letter to be translated into German. A St Louis note mentions Neil Blaine visiting East St Louis and Salem residents raising a purse to help him reach Maine before his return to visit a presidential candidate.
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New York
St. John
Bayne, Finch
Mies Willard
New York State
Edmunds
Hoar
St. Louis
Neil G. Blaine
James G. Blaine
East St. Louis
Salem
Neil
Maine
Greenbacks and a Dying Note Life in a Maceration Room
A fragmented reminiscence covers currency life from mint to maceration. It describes banknotes ending their years in a note destruction room where officials and workers daily oversee shredding of millions of dollars in notes and bonds. Shreds are molded into souvenir figures sold to visitors.
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Gepatoene
Ent
Tan Axi or Eaux Sawaki on Sleep and Awakening
Fragmented text discusses the proper time to rise and sleep's role in fatigue, noting sleep as a general aggregate and varying bodily parts waking at different times. It hints at physiological conditions affecting wakefulness and arousal.
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Hebbleton
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W. County
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