February 12 1885 Bay One Square for One Month
Legal and commercial notices summarized from February 12 1885 edition. Read as a compact record of local actions including rentals and business announcements.
12 Feb 1885
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Newspaper
Reno Evening Gazette
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1885
Page
1
Legal and commercial notices summarized from February 12 1885 edition. Read as a compact record of local actions including rentals and business announcements.
The Carson Index notes growing ill humor in both legislative houses with no open dissatisfaction. Lawmaking seems unfavorably aligned with public interests as a majority disregards the minority. A touch of liberality and justice could heal demoralizing disputes, and quality over quantity should define legislative merit.
Reports from Washington and New York on February 12 cover Senate actions on a joint committee for notifying Cleveland and Hendricks of their elections, Hoar and Ingalls electoral count references, and Sherman authorization for an inauguration committee. Cabinet plans in New York suggest portfolios for Davis, Vilas, Garland, and Thurman. Ottawa notes decline of Canadian troops for Egypt. New York Grand Jury indicts Ferdinand Ward related to Marine Bank fraud. Ward remains jailed on pending indictments.
The report notes discontent at the New Orleans Exposition and mentions cabinet speculation as factions like Friends of Silver in Congress press for policy positions and action.
In New Orleans February 12 exhibitors at the World Exposition face pass delays as permanent passes lag. Old passes remain valid briefly but many cannot obtain replacements, triggering protests at the installation office and downtown office. About 250 people gathered at dawn and some gained ground access later with tensions easing after a management promise.
A Washington special discusses doubts over attaching a silver coinage suspension amendment to the sundry civil bill. Democrats are gathering signatures for a petition to rally support and influence Cleveland. Both parties expect any such amendment to fail as opposition persists. The piece also notes a Chicago weather-related blockade easing and outlines a Senate election scene in Illinois with roll calls and a quorum question.
Morrison and Haines competed in a chaotic session as Republicans vacated their seats. Democrats sought a joint session, while the Senate faced a quorum dispute and adjourned, then reconvened amid shifting votes. The day closed without a clear legislative result. In other news, executions occurred in Del Rio and Larkspur as two murderers were hanged for killing lovers and rivals.
Foreign dispatches report the private civil and church wedding of Miss Eva Mackey to Don Ferdinand Julius Colonna Prince of Galatea. The ceremony at the Papal Nuncio's chapel was by Monsignor De Ronde with about 40 guests. The civil rite followed under French law with witnesses including Prince Colonna and United States Minister Morton. A grand reception hosted by Mrs Mackey featured a guest list of notable French society figures and dignitaries.
London reports from February 12 say Lord Wolseley warns no reliable details on General Gordon’s fate. He says rumors spread by Colonel Wilson’s party return from the Nile were unfounded. Wolseley hopes for precise information within days from spies sent upriver toward Khartoum.
An unclear message proposes allowing Italian forces to occupy Kasala while the current garrison resists. It criticizes England for continuing misgovernment and questions how long it will endure the present policy under hot conditions affecting the armed forces.
Notice highlights Reno residents warned about strangers from Salt Lake selling goods via Levy or Barrett’s. urges caution over bankrupt stock items and urges readers to avoid endorsing unknown sellers. Nevada Theatre hosts Daly company presenting Vacation or Harvard vs Yale on Tuesday evening the 17th. A school contest prizes McCauley’s English history in three volumes. A Sacramento wedding announced for Alvaro Trápico and Annie in Record-Union notice. local street fight between J J Quinn and S Jacobs ends with Quinn pleading guilty to assault and battery.
Generous pitch from San Francisco address promises a free Neurotine sample for three days to any address with charges paid. Advert reads that many weaknesses and diseases are cured by a few doses, and some attribute miraculous power to the remedy.
The masquerade ball to be given at the Nevada Theatre on the 23d Inst will feature costumes furnished by Madame Row of San Francisco. The event promises the most varied and elegant attire ever seen in Nevada, with notices urging mothers to attend.
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