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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1887
Page
1
A weekly Nevada State Journal informs readers of Saturday morning publication and outlines subscription terms. It lists price by mail for one year and carrier delivery in Reno at 50 cents per month, with no paper forwarding unless prepaid.
The American Exhibition in London opens May 2, 1887, presenting a nationwide display of U S industry art science agriculture and machinery. It features steel frame glass and corrugated iron buildings, railway exhibits, agricultural goods, and a special artists pavilion. The event aims to boost Anglo American trade and showcases American trophies and Wild West attractions for English visitors.
The text proclaims a grand exhibition featuring moth vegetables, fossils, ores, minerals, and precious stones from mountains, cotton fabrics, food, drink, light, heat, cradle and coffin, rolling palaces, firearms used on prairies, and vast western riches. It argues the event will astonish foreigners and be of surpassing interest.
A New York newspaper discusses the pocket veto by President Cleveland on the river and harbor bill as Congress lingers near session end. It covers constitutional rules on ten days for vetoes, political log rolling, and reactions about funding Narragansett Bay and Pawtucket, plus related appointments and 1884 political hints.
The text discusses whether Interstate Commerce Commissioners may draw salaries from January 1. It notes a Treasury view that on April 1 each member will receive one quarter of a year's pay. It mentions Mr Morrison as a possible exception due to his status as a former congressman and constitutional ban.
Reappointment of Gen Irish as Surveyor General of Nevada shocks many in the state as a national issue. The Senate previously rejected Irish after a territorial nominating clash with States' Rights arguments. Backers including Gov Stevenson and H M Yerington pressed for confirmation. Senate action remains uncertain.
Commissioner Sparks replies to Southern Pacific Railroad attorney that a patent cannot be issued for lands on List No 4. The Secretary refused certification while land grant forfeiture measures were under consideration in Congress. Legislation favored by the House Public Lands Committee was not acted on, so no steps are taken to issue a patent.
The Interstate Commission is expected to be established in Washington by the end of next week with a plan to map out work. The body will likely split the nation into five divisions with each board member overseeing a region. Pacific coast duties may go to Commissioner Morrison who will visit the coast soon. Morrison has a close Californian friend who dines with him nearly every evening.
Senator Stewart asserts the obliteration of Idaho Territory is near. He notes a bill from the last Congress to annex Southern Idaho to Newsaith failed in the President’s hands. He says the President will approve any bill that passes the next Congress and expands Idaho to Washinton Territory and Nevada borders.
The managers of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads advocate Van Wyck of Nebraska as the ideal examiner for railroad affairs. He is described as anti monopolist, fair, intelligent, honest, and capable, a choice to balance interests of the railroads and the public.
At St Louis the Executive Committee of the Convention of Wool Growers and International Sheep-shearing adopted resolutions urging the Treasury to levy higher duties on Garnetted Waste Ring Waste and Tops. They argue current classifications hurt domestic wool, warn of industry ruin and reference 60 cent per pound minimum Tops duty and 30 cent scoured wool equivalent for garnetted waste. The plea cites misapplication of 1867 1883 tariff acts and notes a recent drop in national sheep flocks.
Senator Beck stated the Republican field narrows to Blaine Sherman and Allison with strong odds for Allison New York March 25 He noted Blaine backing Allison may yield the nomination Democrats rally around Gov Hull and President Cleveland The South's fate remains uncertain for 1888
Senator Stewart has returned to Washington from Canada and will head home via the Northern Pacific in a few days. Passes on the Southern Pacific expire April 5, prompting several Californians to depart. Fairchild of the Grand Army of the Republic issues a memorial order for Ulysses Grant. The Grant Memorial Committee will have one member from each department, with Fairchild as chairman. He urges April 27 as a Grant birthday gathering to raise funds.
Patsy Duffy, noted California jockey, has signed a one year deal with J. B. Haggin. Rumors say Haggin plans to ride the favored horse in the English Derby, aiming for a complete California victory.
Senator Beck of Kentucky visits New York and tells leading financiers there that the money market faces serious trouble due to currency contraction unless the President convenes an extra session of Congress.
The Truckee Republican urges using the Truckee river water power to diversify industry beyond lumber. It notes the town sits on a trans continental line, suggests a paper mill and woolen mill as profitable ventures, and calls for capital to develop local forests, implement varied manufacturing, and boost long term prosperity.
The article discusses possible routes for a Chicago Burlington & Quincy line through Nye County Nevada with potential ties to a Nevada Central connection. Local boosters, including Senator Maute, expect lower freight costs and revived mining activity, though skepticism remains until construction begins and progress is visible.
The California State Viticultural Commission prepares its annual report to be completed by June 10. The document will itemize wine districts and each producer with acreage, and provide more complete statistics on the state’s wine production than before.
Brigadier General Wilcox of the Department of Missouri will be placed on the retired list on April 16. Probabilities indicate Colonel Wesley Merritt, Superintendent of the Military Academy, will succeed General Wilcox.
A second company plans to organize for erection of reduction works at Reno. The piece contrasts Reno’s potential growth with a Swansea in Nevada, suggesting a slow hatch toward industrial prominence rather to be the Los Angeles of the Great Basin.
The Silver State argues that Nevada benefits from the Interstate Commerce Act while San Francisco merchants fear higher freight rates and an outraged commerce regime. It contends Nevada's mining wealth and trade historically supported San Francisco, with little reciprocity, and sees potential justice in the act if it hurts the city but aids Nevada.
Leaders urge establishment of a reliable bank in Truckee to keep at least 100000 in local deposits. They note lumbermen and manufacturers currently bank in San Francisco, benefiting distant institutions, and argue a local bank would boost regional prosperity and provide local employment.
Superintendent Mr. Sanderson reports a monumental capture of 140 elephants at the Garo hills six miles from Tura HQ. The stockade is strengthened as a second pen is prepared for tame entry. Colonel Graham Smith witnessed the event with Mrs Smith. a hunter was killed when an elephant broke back during the drive.
The Carson Union warns that after assuming constitutional prerogatives the Board of State Prison Commissioners must show why the $80,000 appropriations will fall $20,000 short for the current two years. It claims the board could be blamed and opposes giving Carson boodlers exclusive control of the institution.
The Tribune notes E A Moore, longtime resident of QOarson, now thriving as Reno’s honey producer. He dominates local sales and extends influence to the Capital, surpassing California and Eastern imports. Moore’s success signals ongoing leadership in the industry.
A historical rumor suggests Blaine and Sherman quietly coordinate the next presidential campaign. Analysts note Blaine may lead fundraising and strategy while Sherman handles public relations and outreach.
In 1876 Judy bought land in Pasadena at 40 dollars per acre. The tract of 43 acres included an orange section. Initial sales began around a thousand per five acres, about eighteen months prior. A February offer of 100,000 was refused for 33 acres on a Pasadena hilltop with sweeping views. Last week a bidder offered 250,000 for the same 33 acres, over 7500 per acre, and was again rejected. The land is desired for residence sites, not farming. The Yount place sale in Napa Valley to John Fionell was recorded. a Chicago man offered 1,000 for the bargain but was refused.
An Albany correspondent of the Brooklyn Union recounts how Sunset Cox sought a New York Congress seat by seeking out William M Tweed. Cox faced debuts in politics, wooed the boss, and secured his foothold after a humorous encounter that softened Tweed’s resistance. Cox later confirmed there was truth to the tale, noting changes since then.
A Washington dispatch reports Senator Stewart pushing a plan to annex parts of Idaho by adding territory to Nevada and Washington Territory. The scheme, framed for the next Congress, aims to redraw maps, with Nevada and Washington Territory as beneficiaries. The Nevada dispatches reflect ongoing telegraphs to gauge Stewart’s Capitol moves.
The Modoc Independent reports Kistler Johnstone & Co. gain control of Surprise valley mercantile business. They recently bought A M Hamlen’s Lake City operation and previously acquired J E Jones’ store at Eagleville. Henry Cambridge runs Eagleville store. Sammy Cressler runs Lake City store.
The Carson Union notes that California entering a big boom of material prosperity will soon reflect favorably on Nevada. Rapid development of California’s resources and expanding prosperity are cited as beneficial to neighboring states, urging swift progress.
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