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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1884
Page
3
Reno flour price moves to four dollars per hundred. Governors, merchants, and residents travel between Austin Long Valley and Carson. Snow, mining dividends, weddings, and local court actions fill a wide page of town and county life with dates, names, and prices.
Funeral service over the remains of Robert E Ross will be held at the M E Church at 2 p m Sunday. The remains will be taken to Los Angeles and placed in a vault until a special one can be built to receive them.
A V and T Railroad local train from Reno struck a man walking toward the train on the grade near Bath's ranch about a mile and a half from Carson. Charles W. Jones, a Bodie beggar, died at the scene after severe injuries including a crushed head and multiple fractures. The engineer attempted to stop, but the down grade prevented full braking, and relief workers arrived with a stretcher.
Reno’s Roadmaster A. Thompson turned seventy five yesterday and was surprised at Thyes & Co. billiard parlors by friends Charley Hill Phi Bates Tom Hymers Billy Coughlin and Dr. Dawson who presented a suit of clothes through Dr. Dawson at a private club room.
Tom Hymers grew ill tempered yesterday and failed at basic housekeeping while Mrs Hymers was away. He faced a dirty kitchen and mounting chores, locking the door after three days of struggle and deciding to stay at the hotel until his wife returns.
A Tucson dispatch reports Mrs. H. Freeman died by shooting herself due to mental derangements from illness and nervous agitation. A letter to her husband expressed love, but she felt life was unbearable. The note mentions possible initials confusion with M. P. Freeman, longtime Elko banker and Tucson postmaster.
J C Smith a rancher three miles south of town returns from seed wheat to town. He intends to plant 40 to 50 acres to wheat and barley, expecting a strong season for hay. He produced about 500 tons last year and forecasts at least that much again this season.
Horse trainer Johnson, whose leg was broken weeks earlier, escaped serious harm when his wagon toppled after his horse bolted near the railroad track on Sierra street. The backboard roach failed, Johnson was thrown from the wagon and his crutches broken, but the horse was caught shortly after.
At a Truckee Lodge I O F meeting on Wednesday evening six delegates were chosen for the Grand Lodge meeting in Eureka on June 3. They are J C Smith C W Jones S C Fogas F C Updike John Bow lman and J V Peers.
In a saloon exchange Uncle John Richardson confronts a Jovaxan reporter over Rideout's 1878 Democratic Convention delegate credentials. Richardson asserts a forgery claim, but the reporter and Richardson later agree Rideout attended the Democratic Convention on Republican credentials with no alteration. The credential committee misread the paper, admitting Rideout, and Richardson demands a correction to prevent trouble.
The Palisade smelting furnace is nearly finished and will operate under Palisade Smelting Works. The company has enough ore to begin, plans to buy more from outside camps, but has not set any price scale yet.
Senator Maxey reported adversely the Jones bill authorizing Treasury to adjust and settle all Nevada claims for suppressing Indian wars. On Maxey's motion the bill was indefinitely postponed. All claims will be settled under the present law.
Palisade Smelting Furnace progress slowed by late snowstorms. Proprietors Goodhue and Schroeder expect the furnace finished and running by May 1. National Wool Growers Convention in Chicago moved from May 7 to May 19 to allow delegates to attend the National Industrial Congress May 21.
The Daily Journal reports future time-cards from Central and Union Pacific will trim twenty four hours from the overland mail between New York and San Francisco. A twelve hour cut already occurred due to Union Pacific speed gains. Central Pacific awaits Union Pacific action to extend fast service to Ogden with east-of-Missouri connections.
In early evening observers report seven planets above the western horizon Mercury Neptune Venus Saturn Jupiter Mars and Uranus. Neptune and Uranus are not visible without aid and Mercury is too close to the sun to be readily seen.
Christy and Wise of San Francisco advertise as the prompt wool house for consignments and a full supply of shearing supplies. Sheep raisers are urged to read the advertisement in this issue and profit accordingly.
Report states the Tucson suicide from last Tuesday involved the wife of M P Freeman formerly of Elko. The deceased was also the wife of Mat Pixley at the time he was killed by prisoners in the Nevada State Prison breakout in 1871.
A big dance is planned at Dave Evans' place at the terminus of the N. and O. next Friday evening. Reno parties are organizing an excursion for the event. Round trip tickets including the dance and supper are $2. A full car from Reno will accompany the trip.
Reno Briefs describes a busy day with court in session, travel and shipments, and local news. Notables include Frank Barnes vacationing in Sierra Valley, Pat Kelly shipping 9600 pounds of wool to San Francisco, and Robt. E. Ross's remains lying in state at Masonic Hall. The Weekly Journal and upcoming sugar off festival are noted along with civic items such as water supply talks and a $500 verdict.
Two local grammarians argued yesterday over whether a hen sits or sets. After an hour they could not conclude with certainty which verb applies. A school boy noted that either could set a hen but neither could sit her, a man can set a basin on a bench but someone sits by to see it done.
Statistics from the Custom Houses in New York and other ports show a large increase in the importation of manufactured opium for smoking. The United States imported 298,153 pounds in 1883, up 181,932 pounds from 1882.
The Eureka Sentinel reports Nevada Division No 1 Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias elected officers J T Martin S K C Weary Rives S K L C M D Foley S K Herald D H Hall 8 K Recorder W O Mills Jr S K Treasurer George W Baker 5 L Gaarl iiram Cole 8 EK Sentinel lists 32 charter members from Beatific Lodge No 7 and notes uniforms will be ordered soon with installation expected in about 30 days.
The Post Office Department has begun the annual readjustment of postmaster salaries for the next fiscal year. Salaries of 2405 Presidential postmasters will be adjusted to March quarter returns, effective July 1. The department will review claims from 1864 to 1874 under the March 30 1883 act, sending circular letters to former postmasters or their heirs. Officials warn Congress must fund at least twenty more clerks. thousands of claims could consume about 50 million dollars.
Bob Burdette, in Buffalo New York, urged drinkers to simply quit alcohol without oaths, promises, or pledges. He warned against frantic reform and Prohibitionist zeal while stating whisky cannot harm if it is not consumed, advising to shut off the temptation.
Reliable Commission Merchants Hulme and Hart of San Francisco are experienced in handling wool hides grain and general produce. They assure consignors of hard currency returns and expert placement of products in market to secure top prices.
Reno favorite Tump Winston won the Oakland trotting race over Nellie Burns in the best of five heats, clocking 2:32. Lige Downer manages Tump and promises a strong season ahead.
A Minneapolis dispatch notes heavy voter turnout and strong excitement as polls close. Indications point to Pillsbury, a Republican, defeating incumbent Mayor Ames by about 3000 votes.
The Virginia Enterprise notes the enduring affection for General Grant, comparing him to Washington for his soldierly renown, chivalry, and steadfast common sense. It highlights a House reception honoring him and suggests he could win a third term by acclamation at the Chicago Republican Convention.
The Enterprise reports opposition to pressuring Nevada delegates for a specific presidential candidate at the Republican National Convention. The Gazette notes that Nevada Republicans are unlikely to send unpledged Arthur men to represent them at the national gathering.
The Revo Journal has entered upon Vol XXI and is hailed as the best posted paper on political affairs in Nevada by the Hawthorne Bulletin, reflecting strong regional coverage.
Washington dispatch notes Senate debates over pension and education bills and a Pleuro pneumonia debate. House passes Postoffice bill amid whisky talks. Blair defends free schools amid tariff reform talk. A colored journalists convention forms a national news bureau. Unprecedented building plans loom in Washington with new offices, schools, and an underground telephone network across federal buildings.
Reports from across the country show Secretary Lincoln emerging as the leading vice presidential possibility though many Republicans favor broader reputations for the ticket. The Nevada delegation debate and Blaine support are noted, with calls against unpledged delegations. Nearby, Ex-Senator Spencer from Osceola surfaces as a possible congressional candidate amid regional interest.
Carson Appeal argues against pledged national convention delegates from Nevada urging state conventions to appoint their six votes as a unit for a named candidate. The piece warning delegates would become puppets and miss chances to act for Nevada’s best interests.
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