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Newspaper
The Pioche Weekly Record
Location
Pioche, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1878
Page
2
A mix of financial overreach and stock schemes sparks talk of bank failures tied to unprofitable gold and silver mining shares. The Mobile Register backs universal education funding while political figures face scrutiny over embezzlement defenses. Ex Congressmen Morrissey dies in Saratoga. Mexican reports praise Davis in uniform. editorials mock beggars and banknotes.
The Eureka Sentinel notes fake half dollars circulating in Austin and rumors of mining bonds changing hands as Danville mines shift. Belmont Courier reports Jett District prospecting and rock finds. mining accidents include Samuel Robinson's fall and injuries at the Imperial workings. Virginia City posts and Virginia Chronicle cover protests at the Post Office and scalding death of Jane Hefferan in the Savage mine. Gold Hill News highlights a youth protest about separate entrances. Elko Independent records copper ore shipments near Carlin. Tybo and White Pine items vary from milling to spring courting scenes. a Jordan Creek mining camp in Idaho reports rich quartz camps and rail shipments to Salt Lake. Tybo Sun and Kellogg note prospectors and ore values. general local color pieces tie together a lively, rumor-filled mining beat.
News from New York and London reports shifting oaths of office and political maneuvering in Washington, with Grant and Ti den amid potential impeachment threats. Foreign turmoil includes Russia and Britain preparations, palace revolts, and border tensions as ships, patrols, and consuls steer toward looming conflict. Local crime notes report a lynching in Germantown after a failed robbery attempt, with mob violence and arrests.
Chief Nuches declares his plan to abdicate as Piutos chief, settle on his ranch, and become an American citizen. He claims Indians exceed whites in Nevada in “stone” and calls for the Republican party to crush communities seen as a menace to religion and society, per the Indianapolis Journal.
The Portland Oregonian notes Senator Mitchell's political prospects in Oregon but the Eureka Republican complains about The San Francisco Bulletin urging thousands of unemployed men to move to the countryside. It argues editors have no real experience of rural work and warns against harsh treatment of tramps.
Provo 1878 opinion by MN O Dougherty examines statute 3148 Com Laws Vol reviewing tax collection steps. Finds District Attorney may not collect taxes or fees directly after suit without Treasurer and Auditor involvement, suggests limited departure from precedent, notes taxpayers believe DA is sole collector.
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