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Newspaper

Weekly Nevada State Journal

Location

Reno, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1884

Page

2

Blaine Visits Cincinnati and Political Voices Align

The report notes Blaine's upcoming Cincinnati visit and mentions idle men in the city, Justice Field's nomination prospects, and young St. John's voting choice for Blaine. It cites labor bureaus in thirteen states with dates from Massachusetts 1869 to Ohio 1877, Ta gersoll’s stance, and possible Treasury Secretary appointment for Senator Jones. Edmunds becomes oldest continuous Senate member after Senator Anthony's death.

States Massachusetts Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois Missouri Anthony Mr. Edmunds Senate

Ben Butler Delivers Address Before Large Union Square Crowd

Ben Butler spoke to an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 in Union Square New York City on Monday. His characteristic speech drew strong applause and the crowd urged him to keep speaking.

Ben Butler Union Square New York City

Reno Journal Size Reduced to Times-Review Dimensions

The Reno Journal reduced its size to match the Times-Review and cleared dead ads. The new layout improves appearance and readability, reflecting wise patronage-based trimming to fit advertising demand.

Tuscarora Times-Review Reno Journal Times-Review

Energetic officials boost Knights of Pythias progress in California

The Call notes the strong advantage of electing energetic officials as seen in the Knights of Pythias' growth in California over the last four to five years. Enthusiasm runs through lodges with uniform rank, enhancing the fraternity at home and abroad and matching any similar organization.

Order of Knights of Pythias California

State Expenditures Disputed in Nevada Budget

The Enterprise concedes actual 1853 state expenses were 346875 38 dollars, denying the claim of 600000 per year. The Journal aims to show the Nevada State Government’s annual cost does not reach 275000, challenging the Journal’s figures.

Nevada

Irish World editorial on Irish-American revolt against Cleveland

The editorial argues Irish-Americans should vote against Cleveland to defeat the pro Anglican faction and weaken their influence long term. It urges readers to work to defeat the candidate chosen by Free Trade Democracy and Free Trade Independent Republicans.

The Irish World Cleveland Free Trade Democracy

Randall's Nomination in Pennsylvania for Twelfth Term

The nomination of Samuel J. Randall in Pennsylvania for his twelfth term reflects high regard for his law aligned views. His re election is viewed as nearly certain, placing him near Judge Kelly in consecutive House service. Randall's failed presidential bid does not diminish his respected, clean public record.

Samuel J. Randall Pennsylvania Randall Kelly House of Representatives

Nevada Republican ticket praised by Salt Lake Tribune

The Salt Lake Tribune lauds Judge Hawley for twelve years on Nevada’s bench and praises Hon. William Woodburn for Congress. It notes Woodburn’s Virginia City mining and legal career, predicts a close race with Cassidy, and expects a Republican Legislature to re elect Senator Jones to face renewed silver demonetization efforts.

Salt Lake Tribune Nevada Anga Hawley William Woodburn Congress Woodbarn Virginia City Cassidy Senator Jones Jones

What the Republican Party Can Boast Of

A Richmond speech by Congressman Calkins highlights Republican gains since 1861. He cites a thriving treasury, reduced bond interest, emancipation, constitutional amendments extending rights, restored credit, westward expansion, nation unification, and care for veterans and widows, praising unparalleled progress and Lincoln's guiding words.

Calkins Indiana Richmond Union of States Cies Abraham Lincoln

Montana Wild About the New Placers in Little Rockies

A telegram from Rocky Point dated September 8 by T. P. Aspling and Dennis Halpin reports rich gold placers in the Little Rockies near Fort Benton. Claims yield from three to eight feet to bedrock with $11 daily on discovery, $4 300 found in a 20 by 20 pit, and $436 panned from No 22 in three days amid a rush that depopulates Fort Benton No 2.

Little Rockies Rocky Point T. P. Aspling Dennis Halpin No. 22 Fort Benton No. 2

Rumors on Gen Gorham and Cleveland Vote

Democratic press rumors say Gen. C. Gorham plans a letter opposing Blaine and backing Cleveland. Crawbang's Telephone Company confirms Gorham as president and says the tale is false not reflecting his plans. Gorham is in Boston on company business and will return Friday.

C. Gorham Cleveland Blaine Bulletin Crawbang Telephone Company Gorham Boston

The Ohio Election and Its Presidential Implications

The Ohio State election will be held on October 14, a Tuesday, with active canvassing across the state. Both parties see its impact on the upcoming Presidential race, as Ohio’s result is viewed as a potential indicator for Blaine and Logan. Cleveland’s stake is pivotal for any statewide win.

Ohio Bleine Cleveland Blaine Logan

Finerty backs Blaine over Cleveland for president

The Irish Citizen, led by Congressman Fanerty, declares Grover Cleveland an enemy of the people and pledges support for James G. Blaine. It cites protectionist policy, labor rights, and American sovereignty as reasons against Cleveland and in favor of Blaine and a strong Monroe Doctrine.

Curcago Citizen The Weat Fanerty Grover Cleveland Finerty Republic James G. Blaine Cleveland Times the Telegraph Standard News of London Europe Blaine Panama Canal Republican Party of Nevada National Republican Party Arthur Republican Party Congress United States Ailver National Railroad Commission

Genoa Nevada描写本地生意与设施

Genoa, county seat of Douglas County Nevada, sits on the Carson river near the Sierras about 14 miles southeast of Carson. The town features a drained gravely soil, pure mountain-sourced springs drinking water, a population around 700, and an array of establishments including four hotels the Central White House Exchange and Nevada, two major general stores, three saloons, a meat market Centennial, a drug store, a Methodist church led by Rev Geo Jennings, a Sunday school and two schools led by Miss M E Davies and G W Oman, Miss Anna Dangan, two blacksmith shops, two barber shops, two boot and shoe shops, carpenters, livery stables, and numerous professionals.

Courier Genoa Douglas County Nevada Carson River Sierras Carson Cenons Central White House Exchange Mr. Harris Julius Goldner J. B. Siamonis Dan Rabeshaw Buck Murphy’s Dungan & Barnett G. W. Williams Geo. Jennings Douglas Seminary M. E. Davies G. W. Oman Anna Dangan William D. Grey Peter W. Vansickle Gao. Blakly Dave Delong

Men to Vote For in Washoe County Race Card

A reform era notice endorses Republican nominees for county clerk, senator, district attorney, county recorder, county commissioner, short term commissioner, county treasurer, sheriff, coroner, and public administrator. It pledges competence, honesty, and dedication, urging Republicans to vote Nov. 4 and highlighting Fish and Alexander as key figures.

Washoe County Senate H. L. Fish Fish Washoe Tom Hymers Reno C. A. Lee Franktown Lee Dan Boyd Dan Charlie Jones

Porters tariff address offered for general readers

The Cause of the Couuntry presents Robert P Porter’s address to the Arkwright Club of New England on Protection and Free Trade Today. Porter argues how free trade and protection affect labor, agriculture, commerce, and manufacturing in the US and Europe, blending official figures with clear exposition. He favors protective policy with balanced evidence. The work emphasizes religious liberty as a citizen right.

James R. Osgood & Co Boston Robert P. Porter Arkwright Club New England Porter West Tariff Commission New York Tribune Great Britain Continent

Special Land Agents Could Be Expanded Across Districts

The General Land Office reports its special agents to fight land fraud and protect settlers are too few. Commissioner McFarland may urge Congress to add one agent per of 108 land districts. There are under 25 agents now, with ten guilty escaping detection per one convicted. Last session Congress cut a requested $100,000 salaries down to $75,000.

General Land Office McFarland Congress Senate

Maine Governor race sets large margin in presidential year

The Republican majority in Maine surpasses 20,000 with statewide total votes reaching 142,410. Robie's lead over Redman stands at 20,615, the largest governor's majority ever recorded in a presidential year in Maine.

Maine Augusta Robie Redman

Great Butler Ratification Meeting at Union Square

The Star prints notice of a significant Butler gathering in Union Square with wording indicating a ratification meeting to be held tonight in a prominent news column.

Star Kelly Union Square

Nickel as the coming metal of industrial use

The article outlines nickel’s rise from purification to key industrial roles. It notes New Caledonia as the main global source, Lancaster Gap PA as the US mine, and Nevada deposits expanding supply. It discusses nickel’s ductility, plating uses, coinage demand, rising prices, and Wharton’s and Booth’s roles in refining and production, with future export potential to Europe.

New Caledonia Australia United States Lancaster Gap Pennsylvania Joseph Wharton Philadelphia Mr. Wharton Camden N.J Nevada England Congress Gap Europe United Nickel Co German Empire Belgium Great Britain J.C. Booth Wharton U. S. Geological Survey Boston Travelier

Untimely partisan posture in Elko judges condemned

The Elko Independent denounces judges who mix partisan politics with court duties and urges officials to keep the judiciary nonpartisan. It argues that incompetent judges taint the office and should relinquish power or seek other political roles, preserving public trust in fair trials.

Elko Independent Dem

Congressional nominees canvass the state together

The Times Review notes both congressional nominees plan thorough speaking tours across the state and asks why they cannot travel together and share campaign time from the same stands, highlighting joint campaigning strategy.

Times-Review

Republican Proverb Reflections on Peace and Prosperity

A collection of contemporary political maxims urging peace through growth. It argues for landholding expansion, accountable citizenship, and limited state interference with belief while stressing agricultural primacy, vigilant consular outreach, and stable finance. It also links labor and capital to national progress and warns wages fall when workers cannot secure basic needs.

Infringement case set for final argument before judge

The Bell Telephone Companys infringement action against Peoples Telephone Company known as the Drawbaugh case is set for final argument before Judge Wallace in the United States Circuit Court at New York on the 22d. The decision will greatly affect Bells patents and the value of allied telephone shares. The defense contends Daniel Crawbaugh invented the telephone years before Bell and that Bell might lose his patents if the verdict goes against him.

Bell Telephone Company People’s Telephone Company Wallace United States Circuit New York American Bell Bell United States Blake Edison Daniel Crawbaugh Pennsylvania United States Supreme Court Crawbaugh

Oddities and wordplay from a bygone era

A caricatured collage notes quips on opera, mosquitos, a girl mistaking a finishing foot for a horse, clever swells debating collars, a Connecticut man hoarding newspapers for sixty years, a Russian name mix up, and a judge suggesting a simplification to John Smith.

Jove Fred Connecticut Fritz Zozoff Koloxohoff Zaleszczaky

The Silver Senator

The Enterprise notes Senator Jones could have joined the Treasury in Garfield’s reshuffle but avoided a cabinet post to protect his Senate seat. It cites his radical silver views as a barrier and urges vigilance to safeguard interests in the Senate.

Garfield Jones Treasury Democrats Senate Arthur

Judge Rives Attack Defined in Political Speech

Report says Judge Rives violently assailed Congressman Cassidy during a recent political speech. Rives, a Democrat, has long had a personal feud with Cassidy, and the incident shocks friends who doubt a judge should participate in partisan campaigns.

Judge Rives Piocho Cassidy

Fruitful Labor in Buenos Aires Slum Prayer Meeting

A colporteur praying for a destitute ex-constable sparks a village revival near Buenos Aires. Beginning with a single Bible visit, prayer spreads through neighbors, eight conversions occur, and a new sub-constable leads ongoing meetings with help from city Christian workers.

Buenos Aires Thos O

Captain Rinard's Aerial Ship Experiment Details

The Paria Figaro reports the second test of the new balloon steering device by Captain Rinard. He launched at Mendon aiming for Champs Elysees, fought the breeze for several seconds, but could not command a return. The propeller stopped, and after ten minutes he landed at Voraailies.

Paria Figaro Rinard Mendon Champs Elysees

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Cincinnati Justice Field St. John Washington Prohibition Tagersoll Jhe Garfield the Treasury Gen. Butler Northwest Michigan Nebraska Oc Raath Republican Parti Montana Congressman Fanerty Tom Julien Tom J. F. Alexander John J. W. Holbrook County Recorder Emmitt Ity Special Land Agents Tre South Silver Senator State OF AA Daly
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