State Controller's Report Shows 1879 Finances and Debt Outlook
The fifteenth fiscal year ending December 31 1879 details statewide balances, receipts totaling 523,149 93 with bond sales and interest distributed among funds. Expenditures reached 1,174,039 00 including bond redemptions and ordinary costs. Taxable property stood at 29,291,400 18 with real estate leading at 17,941,050 73. Despite near elimination of debt, recurring deficits and rising expenses threaten future taxation.
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State School Fund
State University Fund
Chinese Treaty Dissension Sparks Congressional Move
The article notes Hayes veto of the Chinese immigration bill and promised talks on abrogating the Burlingame Treaty. It cites Congressman Willis pushing for information on treaty negotiations, with California voters largely opposing restrictions and supporting unrestricted Asiatic immigration.
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Hayes
Congress
United States
Evarts
Willis
Committee On Education and Labor
China
California
Quarantine actions on Peking crew and other 19th century items
The San Francisco Board of Health moves to prosecute the Captain first officer and surgeon of the steamer City of Peking after smallpox concerns. A man in Queens County Long Island commits suicide at his wife's grave. The New York Times reaffirms Grant position avoiding candidacy. The Senate Exodus Committee notes varied witness counts and party affiliation. A Hayes proclamation is anticipated to block squatters invading Indian Territory. A Constantinople barracks collapse kills 200 soldiers and injures 300. Nevada Bank and Albany Hall losses are reported. General Sherman corrects libel claim involving Boynton.
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San Francisco Board of Health
City of Peking
Peking
George Beck
Lutheran Cemetery
Queens County
Long Island
New York
The
New York Times
Grant
Senate
North Carolina
Washington
Indiana
Mr. Hayes
Kansas
Missouri
Indian Territory
Germanu Syrup and Oysters Highlight Local Notices
Special locals warn of rising death rates and urge awareness of throat and lung diseases. Rosenees German Syrup touted as a leading remedy with claims of vast sales. Also promoted are fresh oysters from Booth and Co, and free nightly lunch at Palace Saloon with celery salad offerings at Dow's.
Watch Prices Compare In San Francisco Stores
Citizens labor in the fields and face harvest time prices, as Uncle Harris offers a silver Waltham watch for 18 instead of 38 in fancy jewelry shops. The address cited is Nos 221 and 702 Kearny Street, San Francisco.
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Uncle Harris
Brown's Panacea Promises Quick Pain Relief Worldwide
An advertisement touts Brown's Mouseheld Panacea as the most effective pain destroyer, claiming it quickens the blood whether used internally or externally. It guarantees double strength versus rivals and lists pains it cures, urging households to keep the remedy on hand. A teaspoonful in hot water at bedtime is said to break up a cone, priced at 25 cents per bottle.
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Constantinople
Nevada
Herald
Albany, N. Y
Keeler
Sherman
Associated Press
General Boynton
Boynton
Rosener
Rosenee
Eivery
A. Booth & Co
G. A. Kresxne’s
A. D. Williams
Palace Saloon
Dow
N. Levy
San Francico, Cali
Nathan Levy
General Merchandise
Dep
Winnemues A. Gritzner
Winneyitocs
Fulton
Paas& Fis
C. Fall & C
Unionville
Abi
Uoots
Dean
A. Gritzn
Winnermocca
Morse Shoe
King Jezr
Centennial Hall
Jas. Sutherland
Frank M. Fellows
John Cus
Hedob
John Lathan
Lewys
W.T. Burns
B.A. McColly
Winnermmoen
Innemtees Lowe Company
Paradine Valley
LH. Morse
A. Nichols
C. Biles
Spring City
Prank
Chas, Saddogus
John Wasson
Guteonse
Mi Ly
Mortis Fleishman
James Goulll
Hebel Meise
L. A. Blakeslee
McCltlan
Age
Learry
L. N. Carpenter
Sansa
Asher
Hanna
Bacley
David Cenewetl
Larry Crook
George Kk. Walker
Frank Neramore
Jalins Sutherland
MR. On, Levy
San Francisco
Cal
Bloor
Lan
Chna McDeid
Dub
Ferd
COX & Buckner's String Band
Eneh
Central Hotel
Winnemucca
Winnemucua
Winnemynees
Naramore
Rk. W. Wood
Cornerith and
Bridge Streets
Wilnemucua
Fort McDermit, Nev
Canyon City
Oregon
Fort Port McDermit
Cood
Sheperd
Jas
Fonio
Proprletors
McDernit
W. F. Stevens
BrivGe Street
Nouv
F. Stevens
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