28 Jun 1883
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Newspaper
Reno Evening Gazette
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1883
Page
1
Multiple Pacific coast papers wage a campaign against opium dens and users. The drug's consumption has nearly tripled in six years, with youths and even some respectable individuals succumbing to the pipe. Reno mirrors this rise, threatening community welfare unless curbed.
A scattered column notes Missouri Knights Templar to California train dances with a string band, likening pioneers’ plains trek to modern travel. A hoax about Chicago letter carriers wearing knee breeches sparks protests to Congress. A California Republican questions gains from voting Democratic. A Missouri flood relief appeal grows urgent while a regional nickname shifts attention.
Information reached the War Department that Minor Nickerson sailed for Europe on June 16. The Italian and French governments ordered quarantines on vessels from Egypt. Archbishop Wood’s will was admitted to probate, bequeathing all his estate to his successor in office.
June 2 report from Rent Deralon Deen notes the Court of Appeals decision in Chaine v Nelson, holding new rents due from the first gala day after the act was passed, not from when fixed by the Commissioners, a ruling affecting thousands of pending cases. Also includes cholera deaths: 129 in 24 hours, 113 from cholera, at Bavrt on June 23.
Foreign dispatch details secretary Folger instructing Collector Robertson to assess 66 Irish families landed from a British‑funded voyage. Officials debate landing rights under the 1882 act, with guidance to detain or return migrants unless a conclusive public charge finding is reported.
PHILADELPHIA June 28 Dr Isaac Hathaway convicted of criminal surgical operations on a servant girl in April 1881 He was sentenced to pay a $500 fine and undergo seven years imprisonment for the fullest extent of the law The remains of many infants were found buried in the cellar of his residence
Lieutenant Hunt of the navy married Miss Drumm daughter of Adjutant General Drumm in Washington this morning. President Arthur Secretary and Mrs Lincoln and Secretary and Mr Chandler attended along with many prominent army and navy officers stationed here.
June 3 reports from San Francisco note Denver and Rio Grande time cuts, buffet cars on major routes, and new dining comforts for through passengers from Niagara Falls to New York. California crops show lesser May damage from a norther. a huge fruit crop is anticipated. A 70 year old widow Helen Harley was killed crossing the Central Pacific track on 20th Street in a tragic accident. A Chinese will has been filed for probate leaving half to his wife and the other half split between son and daughter.
The June report from Loxpon details an attempted murder and robbery aboard a Calaise to Paris railroad carriage targeting Rev. Mr. Witchburn, an English clergyman. The attacker used a chisel, struck five times, and was captured after a struggle at Amens. Witchburn’s wounds are grave, with survival not expected.
Frederick Jewelers announces a large stock of watches from leading makes and a wide jewelry assortment. It advertises the King's Spectacle line, a large optical collection, and repair services. Address Geo H. Wolfe, 240 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.
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