04 Aug 1882
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Newspaper
Reno Evening Gazette
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1882
Page
1
Rates cover subscription and daily newspaper delivery across Renos. Weekly and monthly options are listed with prices, including postage and carriage. Also references to legal and commerce notices and pork-related matters within the listing.
Vignettes recount Sherman’s Atlanta preparations and a lightning strike on ammunition at Revaca Georgia where one brave soldier prevented disaster. Brief notes cover trotting records advancing to 3 08, a Carson Innne letter to back A D Treadway for governor, and Democratic prospects with Matt Canavan as a likely nominee amid party hints of a compromise candidate.
Mexican levies 21 per share. Major Hiram Milla of Virginia died yesterday. Treasury bought 420000 ounces of silver for the mines. W H Yeattes hanged at Chatham Va for Adhernon murder. Will county settlers celebrate Battle of Bad Ax and Jack Hawk. Antonio Cantabran killed near Guaymas. killer shot by order of governor. Ore shipments and gold in Gilpin County mark Denver Exposition. Sheridan party travels to Fort Washokie and Yellowstone for about one month. National Catholic Total Abstinence Union holds 12th annual convention at St Paul with 581 votes and 35000 members.
A severe storm swept the city causing extensive flood damage. Property losses are estimated between 50000 and 106000 dollars. Two deaths were reported from lightning injuries, with several homes and schools struck. Sewers failed under the deluge, basements flooded, and a cradle infant drowned in a basement residence. The storm also damaged streets and sewer lines across the area.
Denver reports strong attendance at the National Ming Exposition with many visitors from Colorado and arrivals expected from the East in a week or two. Preparations for a monster barbecue on the 24th attract business leaders nationwide as exhibits near completion.
Testimony linked Urady and Brady era funding to star route contracts as Merrick aims to prosecute newspaper men. Buell's testimony unsettles the defense while Walsh and Brady figures surface in a web of loans and paid fees. House balks at extra mileage pay. Persian relations bill moves forward. flood and railroad notes follow with local losses and political nominations.
Reported seamen refuse to proceed on the Lus and Arabi Pasha’s status is debated as new conferences weigh Egypt's fate. Ottoman and allied powers discuss canal protection, Egypt order, and possible Turkish action while troops move toward Alexandria.
Star special notes a violent afternoon in a town near Phoenix on August 2 where three cowboys clashed with officers and citizens. All three cowboys were captured. one killed and another wounded. An attempt to lynch the prisoners occurred as they were taken to jail.
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