14 Feb 1883
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Newspaper
Reno Evening Gazette
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1883
Page
1
The Rider reports State Superintendent of Public Instruction Professor Young is seriously ill and bedridden in his Capitol office which also serves as a museum. At age 99 he cannot afford private nursing in Carson and his public appearance as a patient may provoke sympathy and disappointment among supporters.
Governor Stoneman transmits a message to the California Legislature including a Nevada governor’s letter and a joint Nevada resolution urging action on the Truckee River contamination by sawdust and other refuse, requesting legislation.
West coast dispatches report a Southern Pacific freight train wreck four miles south of Summer near a side trace. The incident left the engine crew injured and the freight cars piled in ruins while a muddy track slowed rail traffic after a waterspout. A passenger train arrived hours late to Los Ameses. A second item notes Ameta Glynn suing Janes O Rourk for 10 000 damages over her mother s murder.
The report notes the resumption of examinations of prisoners charged with conspiracy to murder. Names of socially prominent persons may be introduced regarding secret society finances. Police, drivers and others in the Phonic Park murder case will back Kavanaugh's statements. Archbishop McCabe’s death is described as a great loss to Ireland, with his peace efforts highlighted.
Eastern dispatches report Republican leaders debate whether to avoid an extra session as the Senate expires. Judge Davis may resign the chair to let a Republican presiding officer be elected before March, keeping the caucus united and possibly delaying the Mayxtoan treaty.
Milwaukee reports the death of ex governor W. EB. Smith at 11:30 p.m. surrounded by family. He was twice elected governor of Wisennein, first in 1877 and re-elected in 1879, after serving as State Treasurer and other offices. Ex Governor Edein D. Morgan of New York died at 8 a.m. today.
The city endures a historic flood as the dam broke at midnight, submerging miles of streets and thousands of homes. Rescue crews worked to save families amid collapsing houses while authorities organized food and shelter. hundreds remain unaccounted for and many businesses paralysed.
Report notes the Ohio River swelling to 64 feet and rising further from a steady downpour. Relief efforts expand with soup houses, church shelters, and bonds money to speed aid while fears of famine and widespread hardship grow.
A brief roundup notes a Globe rubber jewelry factory fire on Canal Street causing about 100000 in losses. Other items report city electrification talks in Boston, a criminal negligence case in Wisconsin rail safety, Irish leaders possibly visiting the U S in March, laborers seeking state prison goods marks, a presidential season final reception, Arlington estate purchase debates, and a physician’s iron tonic claim.
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