Patriotism and the decline of the merchant marine debate
An articulate critique argues that subsidizing foreign shipping would not revive American maritime strength. It emphasizes that the U.S. economy and innovation drive growth, not patriotic sloganeering, noting America builds railways, factories, and global tech while promising to reclaim seaborne power through science and industry.
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America
Pacific mail
Brazil
United States
Enterprise
western hemisphere
Europe
Manchester
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Richmond Weekly backs Senator Davis for President in 1880
The Richmond weekly endorses Senator David Davis for president in 1880 and predicts other papers will follow suit. Expeditions will be fitted out to circumnavigate the senator to determine if he is an island or a continent in politics.
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Richmond
David Davis
constitutional party
Democratic party
Virginia
Kentucky
congress
Stearney
Minneaplis Board of Trade Hails Post disaster Revival
The annual report notes May 2 calamity in the city destroyed mills and paralyzed business yet opened work for mechanics. Fire on March second has largely vanished, improvements along Virginia street Commercial row and railroad facilities uplift the town. Industry expects durable activity as money returns and hard times are believed mistaken.
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Minneapolis board of trade
Reno
Virginia street
Commercial row
Chamberlain’s hotel
The Curse of Business Ends a Pioneer’s Fight
The obituary narrates the downfall of Charles A. Simmons, crushed by unpaid debts from stylish customers who bought on credit. After a paralysis strike and failed hopes for recovery, his spirit waned and he died, leaving a once bold pioneer of the Pacific diminished and at peace in his final days.
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Mr. Simmons
Charley
Bartlett Springs
Clayton’s Institute
Sacramento
Charley Simmons
empire of the Pacific
Press as witness to wrongdoing serves civilization
The Springfield Republican extols the press for exposing wrongs, equating its pitiless publicity to gas lamps lighting streets. Light is portrayed as a better conservator of peace and order than policemen or soldiers, underscoring the press’s civilizing role.
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Springfield Republican
Nevadans Hope For Rain Driven By Local Experiments
Observers note rain patterns improving as irrigation experiments spread across Nevada and forests regrow. Authors credit canyon land cultivation, soil turning, and Sierra timber loss for moisture retention, predicting Nevada could rival California’s San Joaquin valley in wheat and hay production as more acres are tilled and trees planted.
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Sierra
Sacramento Valley
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Fresno
Community Spirit Against Intemperance Campaign
A temperance movement praises local resolve and notes liquor dealers respect the demand for abstinence while condemning a few youths who harass a fellow club member. The piece mocks a seance prank showing skeptical humor and urges better conduct to improve the temperance cause.
Inflationists Lost Bet on Specie Resumption
A year after specie resumption, interest rates sit between three and five percent. Voorhies argues the low business rate proves stag nation of the economy and supports more greenbacks to stoke activity and ease credit.
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Voorhies
The New Constitution Affects California And Nevada
A columnist dissects the impact of a new constitution on California and Nevada. He cites capital flight, rising unemployment, wage cuts, and bank disquiet as major early effects while forecasting political turbulence, party realignments, and widespread economic anxiety until courts interpret key clauses. He surveys labor, industry, and mining sectors and questions Nevada’s link to California’s upheaval.
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Kansas
Kearney
sand lots
California
Reno amusements spark in Reno editorial quip
An 1879 Reno editorial complains Reno lacks spring amusements and mocks tar and feather theatrics. The Reno Gazerre urges contemplation of entertainment while a San Francisco stock note jokes about moving a Californian theatre to Reno. Great minds run in similar channels occasionally.
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California campaign promises clash of parties and calls
The coming campaign in California is described as a hard fought battle with Republicans urged to fight straight and Democrats urged to rally. The Chronicle pushes a constitution party while Dennis Kearney speaks to workers about steering clear of all major groups and going it alone.
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Alta
serias
California
Broderick
Chios
vite
Chronicle
John Lord
McCunes
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Estees
Dugald Dalgetty
Workingmen
Republican
Terry
Howard
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Saul
Adullam
Adullamites
Monseur Tonsons
Nevada
Comstock
Chang
Eng
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constitution party
Dennis Kearney
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