Court House Bonds Put County Finances in Peril
The Elko Chronicle examines a 1865 statute authorizing bonds up to 25,000 for county buildings and a special tax, but a July 1 1870 interest due on Court House bonds has left $23,100 unpaid, piling two percent monthly interest. A loan is arranged to cover liabilities, drawing scrutiny of county finances and political blame.
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Boards of County Commissioners
J. N. Williams
Treasury
N. Williams
Fitch
Street
Elko Caronicle
Butler
Court House
Elko
Boise County
Elko County
Chronicle
Republican Board of Commissioners
County Commissioners Resolve Relief for Waterman and Fund Elko County
At a July 8 meeting the County Commissioners adopted a preamble and resolutions to appropriate 274 dollars and 15 cents from the Elko county Contingent Fund to cover balance due the State Treasury. They exonerated Thomas A. Waterman from any further indebtedness over poll tax receipts and questioned why receipts were not paid as agreed.
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Elko
Wuenras
T. A. Waterman
Elko County
Thomas A. Waterman
Waterman
Chronicle
George Faylor
Billy Dresser
Clint
McKenny
Thomas Triplett
Austin
State Conventions Seek Elko for Meeting Place
The Democratic State Central Committee will meet in Virginia City next Saturday to set the State Convention venue. Elko delegates Perkins and Fitch attend to push for Elko as the site, arguing Carson has long hosted and Elko will boost Democratic prospects.
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Democratic State Central Committee
Democratic State Central Committee of
Nevada
Virginia City
Thomas H. Williams
Kev
Sale
Elko
Perkins
Fitch
Carson
Nominations in Box Elder County For Local Offices
The Gentiles of Box elder county and Corinne nominate E. P. Johnson for Legislative Council and Dennis J. Tooby for representative in the House. Noble B. Kanady is named as Sheriff nominee, praised for long-time regard across states and communities in the region.
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Uran
Boxelder County
Corinne
E. P. Johnson
Legislative Council
Dennis J. Tooby
Noble
Kanady
California
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Utah
North
Tax Act Sparks Party Debate in New York Tribune
The New York Tribune asserts the Democracy will use Congress income tax action in the coming campaign. If they win districts by pledging repeal of the law, they expect Republican Senators and Representatives to face the responsibility.
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New York Tribune
Congress
Miners race for rich ore as Meadow Valley flows
Reports from Lincoln county detail a booming mining district with Meadow Valley yielding about thirty tons of ore daily. Ely & Raymond control several mines including Burk Creole Vermilion while A H Rutherford drives 25 to 30 men at new claims promising continued output. local politics trend Democratic and Mormon voters are strong.
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Pioche
Meadow Valley
Skeet
Enomendi
Aes
San France
Todd
Dry Valley
Burk
Creole
Vermilion
Ely & Raymond
A. H. Rutherford
Hamilton
Lincoln County
Fitch confronts county over license collection and debt figures
The piece argues Sheriff Fitch pressed for licenses at shows to claim a percentage, while many acts lacked funds for gas and licenses. It also notes county debt estimates near $100,000, with officials surprised by the accuracy and future board actions needed to confirm final figures.
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Oan Chronicle
Bir
Fitch
Conard
Financial Department
Board of Commissioners
Duties of Assessors in Nye County July 18 1870
Letter responds to critiques of assessor duties and time limits in Nye County Nevada. Argues deputies are unnecessary for assessors unlike other offices, analyzes statutory days and district constraints, questions expense, and defends adherence to law while noting potential allowances and burdens on small counties.
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Nye Covsrr
Thadin
Sam
Nye
Alice
Nevada
United States
Solon
Soll
Telegraph News Roundup from Paris to London July Updates
News briefs report Paris peace party decline and Napoleon's front departure. Prussia and Austria clash over secrets with Ireland sympathy hinted. Rail lines torn near Metz and a Bavarian officer killed. Carlist threats, French fleet sightings, and Times critique of secret treaty circulate. Business notice for Jacon Staante & Co. relocates with billiard table accessories offered.
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Prussia
Napoleon
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Conventz
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