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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1884
Page
1
Weekly Revada State details subscription terms and delivery rates. It notes publication every Saturday morning by Co. C. Powning as publisher and proprietor. Subscriptions run by mail for one year. Carrier delivery in Reno is 50 cents per month. No paper forwarding by mail. press paid in advance.
The Enterprise defends its claim that Nevada pays about $600,000 yearly to support state government, rebutting the Journal's critique. It cites the 1883 Controller's report showing five year totals, notes other revenue sources, and argues retrenchment efforts have saved dollars for the people.
A critique analyzes fiscal figures showing 1883 disbursements at 362 444 54 after bond and land fund adjustments, routes to 606 452 99 appropriated for 1883-84, and argues actual costs for the State Government average about 267 104 65 per year, with a forecast that prison and asylum spending may not be fully expended, and proposes reducing annual costs to 200 000.
The piece argues against a Constitutional Convention and urges following the current Constitution for reforms. It cites past stances by Reno Journal and Times-Review, defends the Republican candidate C. A. Lee of Franktown for short-term Commissioner, endorsing his suitability and local support from Washoe.
The 1883 legislative session cost 53378 05 and could be trimmed by shortening session length and reducing members to 45. Proposes salary cuts for state officers, consolidation of roles, and abolishing several deputies. Estimated annual savings total 25000 across executive, judicial, and legislative branches. Notes charity costs declined and urges counties to cut local expenses for a model state and county government.
A Tribune Augusta special reports counties along the Canadian border show strong Republican gains driven by tariff pride. Farmers are urged to back American manufactures to keep farm outputs in domestic hands, while Canadian wage competitiveness fuels a shift away from the Democratic ticket. Workers see higher pay under protection compared with Free Trade times and Canadian rivals across the line.
The New York World prints three cuts of the house Blaine was born in and where he lives in Augusta, plus his palatial residence in Washington, with the caption Twenty Years in Congress, commercially.
The Pennsylvania steamship arriving from Liverpool carries twenty eight pauper immigrants sent back from New York to Hamburg by the Westphalia last month. Their passage was paid by the Jewish Benevolent Society of Hamburg, with more than 3,000 more to be forwarded this month. Simon Muhr denounces the assisted emigrant business while Peter Remak condemns America as a dumping ground for criminals tied to European steamship arrivals.
A Washington Evening Critic piece suggests President Arthur would cede the Presidency to become Senator from New York as term limits for Senator Lapham approach in 1885. Blaine allegedly supports the move and Arthur hopes Republicans unite behind him, with Robertson and other leaders pivotal.
An order from the Grand Army of the Republic condemns Sunday picnics and warns posts against recognizing honorary members, citing national encampment action and urging restraint. In local politics, J F Alexander is favored by Republicans for District Attorney, with J W Holbrook praised for County Recorder and urged as the capable choice for the party.
The Enterprise denounces Nevada District Court Judges for active political involvement. It cites Judges Murphy Edwards Boardman and Bigelow as examples, arguing judges should refrain from attending conventions or courting party influence while maintaining integrity. Judge Rives is noted as taking the extra step.
Berlin dispatch reports Kasson delivering credentials to the German Emperor who expressed gladness at U S relations and hoped he would maintain them. The Empress graciously questioned Kasson about the President and family as officials note his language skill and diplomatic experience endearing him to the court.
The New York Commercial Bulletin links Ohio mining disputes to a broader anti immigrant labor sentiment. It condemns calls for foreign contract labor as demagoguery by both major parties and warns the target may shift from Chinese to Hungarians, then to other groups, echoing Know Nothing era fears.
The Chicago Citizen condemns Cleveland as chief magistrate, praising Blaine for American citizenship and glory. Finerty argues against Cleveland, cites bigotry and mediocracy, and endorses Blaine for protectionist and pro American industry policies. Elko Free Press debuts as a daily amid Nevada’s lively times.
Republican nominee Charlie Jones has served the public as Coroner and Public Administrator. He did his duty before and will do it again. The party places his majority at 200 and urges voters to remember this on November 4.
Plans for a transatlantic telephone line proceed with tests to gauge feasibility. First submarine link trial set between Halifax Nova Scotia and Gloucester Massachusetts covering 850 miles. Reports also mention possible Treasury Secretary pick General George H Sharpe and Arthur’s Senate ambitions with Blaine backing. Union Pacific Railroad July earnings reach 2,398,343 with 1,063,692 expenses and a 98,000 net gain.
The Herald cites strong color vote support for Blaine yet foresees a dramatic political shift for Cleveland. It proclaims Cleveland’s probable election and urges early consideration of cabinet prospects Bayard Randall and Thurman as suitable choices for President Cleveland.
The Herald responds to the Mail and Tribune accusation of inciting a war of races with bold double-loaded lines. It urges white men to vote the true ticket while denying conflict and defending its stance in this city.
The steamship Oregon from Queenstown to New York achieved the fastest Atlantic crossing, nearly 3,000 miles in 6 days 9 hours 22 minutes, claiming the blue pennant over all rivals. The piece contrasts this feat with earlier steamships and notes the rapid progress in oceanic steam navigation.
The Sun notes Cleveland in Democratic circles and Cleve land Republicans seek defections from Vermont and Maine to aid Blaine as political rivals loom. If Cleveland retires, Democrats might back Butler Hendricks Thurman Bayard or Randall to salvage chances.
Superintendent Thompson of the Railway Mail Bureau plans to separate San Francisco letter mail on the Ogden and San Francisco Railway Post Office cars for carrier stations and box delivery. This move aims to greatly speed mail delivery in San Francisco.
A reflective statement asserts that merit should be rewarded and that the average official must do more than private conscience to uphold duty. It emphasizes the standard of public service beyond mere adherence to trust.
On a train between Elmira and Corning Gov. Cleveland told a Herald correspondent he had heard nothing about the Maine election and had given it no thought.
A Cleveland man grows despondent when asked if he heard the news from Maine, reflecting a somber mood tied to distant events. The remark captures local unease as residents grapple with unfamiliar updates.
The August treasury figures show a debt reduction of eight million five hundred forty-two thousand six hundred fifty-two dollars. At this pace the annual reduction exceeds ten million dollars.
Alf Doten writes that Eastern Nevada is abuzz after the Republican State Convention. Woodburn is seen as the strong candidate for Congress and Hawley for Supreme Judge, with Dunphy likely the Democratic nominee for Senate. John P. Jones is praised as the key rival and likely to lead a solid campaign.
A New York gentleman claims Postmaster-General Gresham may move to the Treasury Secretaryship with Hatton or Walker stepping up, while another rumor suggests ex-Secretary W A Ramsay of Minnesota could receive the Treasury post. Ramsay’s supporters offer no confirmation, though some say the President values him.
Boston talk centers on Charles R. Codman who led the Independent Conference and later urged delay after the Cleveland scandal. He reportedly seeks to publish a private Cleveland record, potentially discarding the Governor as a Blaine alternative. The Traveller predicts a notable episode in American politics if Codman completes the investigation summary.
The Herald quotes multiple places arguing that Blaine's election would place colored men in government and Fred Douglass in the Cabinet. It questions whether the entire colored community would benefit or face increased scrutiny.
A faded ad from San Francisco promotes Dr Mintir a specialist and graduate claiming cures for chronic nervous and private ailments with English remedies. It touts kidney and gland issues and offers sample bottles and pamphlets by mail.
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