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Newspaper

Weekly Nevada State Journal

Location

Reno, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1877

Page

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District Court Calendar Admits Several Trial Cases

Sutdy's Daily lists district court docket items for the next session. Cases include suits by Hogerman and Miott, Jacobs & Kotiher, Cable Consolidated G. and 8, M. Co. against Gollen Place, M. Co, W.R. Froeman vs Inguish, Antone Rager v TH L Babcoulk, Wickes v Lippman, O. W. Joneson, RS Gammon, Villagram v Bovurin et al. Stephen Conner v Antone Rager for trespass and ejectment. Transfers from Justice Conet. Assignments, appeals, and demurrers noted. State v Gustave Clack robbery. State v Rover transfer from Humbolkt county.

PAL Hogerman and Miott Jacobs & Kotiher Cable Consolidated G M. Co Gollen Place W.R. Froeman J. N. Inguish Antone Rager TH. L. Babcoulk LD. Wickes M. Lippman O. W. Joneson RS. Gammon

Journal anniversary notes and Washington politics from 1877

A fragmentary 1877 editorials and letters reflect a Daily Jovnsan anniversary, self praise, and gratitude to patrons. It also includes long Washington dispatches by D A Washburne and others on political shifts, cabinet moves, election results, and policy debates amid a two party era with mentions of Mathews, Blank, and rising figures in Congress.

Troop Withdrawal Ordered by War Secretary McOrary

Secretary of War McOrary ordered the withdrawal of troops from Alaska as a measure of economy and humanity. Responsibility for maintaining order among the navy and marine personnel at the station had been delegated to the relevant officers.

McOrary Alaska Reve Bie Marine

Rosin Output in 1876 Reaches 420 Million Pounds

The 1876 rosin production in the United States totals 420 million pounds. Sparse text mentions Weliveday and an April date tied to Ruopz Tauana's inquiry, but details are unclear.

United States Ruopz Tauana Weliveday

War rumors and rail plans mix with a gold discovery

A dispatch notes tension between China and Spain amid Westernized warfare, while the Los Angeles Herald reports the Southern Pacific will not wait for Congress and will push rail expansion into Arizona. It also reports a Yuma water delivery by April and a local gold strike near Unwokinsville, Siskiyou County, a two foot piece valued around two thousand dollars found during ground-slaking, the largest in that area.

Unwokinsville Siskiyou County

Peck mine sale in Arizona to W M Lent valued at 400000

Necorations pending for the sale of the famous Peck mine in Arizona to W M Lent of San Francisco. They ask 400000, with some probability that the price will be paid and the mine will yield gold.

Peck Arizona W. M. Lent San Francisco

Mayoral Rival Niguons and Ogle Toss Pounds in Texas Race

Rival candidates for Galveston mayor, Messrs Niguons and Ogle, used a coin toss to decide retirement from the race. Ogle refused a nomination, while a standard U.S. bushel equals 2150.4 cubic inches, used here to gauge capacity for grain.

Messrs Niguons Ogle Galveston Pounies United States

Tax play bill tied to Lincoln’s assassination sold

A play bill said to have been in President Lincoln’s band the night he was shot at Ford's Theatre, Washington, was sold recently for 84 19.

Lincoln Ford’s Theatre Washington

General Sheridan Plans Open Campaign Against Hostile Indians

General Sheridan states no intention to parley with the hostile Indians further and that the campaign will be opened as soon as possible, signaling firmer action and an escalation of military measures.

Sherivan

Real Estate Transfers and Reno County Proceedings

Real estate transfers include Prank LaPoint to GC for 400 and A. L. Sellers to M. Cramer for 200, with other parcels and shares. Reno proceedings report Board actions, officer injuries, jail population, tax levies, road petitions, scaling permit granted, bids for prisoner feed, and numerous county claims and transfers.

GC. W A. T. Rice HL Hickmyin Nlso A. L. Sellers Cramer

Manet Goes Out Like A Lamb In Leaday 4 Dally

A brief note reports Manet's exit described as gentle or lamblike in the Leaday 4 Dally column, capturing a quip about the artist's departure.

Death of Mr. M. V. Gilbert of Wadsworth

Mr. M. V. Gilbert of Wadsworth died in Los Angeles last Friday after six weeks in California seeking health. He suffered from asthma and was a longtime respected local citizen with an estate valued at about 25 000. J. W. Holbrook was named Special Administrator of the estate.

M. V. Gilbert Wadsworth Toad Los Angeles California Sacramento Ife Gilbert Watsworth San Prancisco J. W. Holbrook

Murder Trial Sequel Near Reno Delayed By Train Detention

Two musicians who rode the night western-bound train were detained to avoid testifying in the murder case of Montana Charley, delaying court proceedings as an officer captured them. April term opened with judge Wright. numerous jury trials scheduled through mid-April. rain persisted and farmers anticipated a profitable season. Nearby accident injured EL Tibbetts, who was dragged fifty yards before help arrived. Reno residents organized a charity drive for his family with community support and donations.

Thia Fues Kiko County Montana Charley Reno

Wholesale Fatality of Fish Dying by River

Reported massive die off of trout along the river near Clark's Station. Citizens fear pollution from local gas works discharge floats into the stream. Warns buyers to avoid fish from Indian sellers and urges the Fish Commissioner to investigate and remedy to prevent total fish destruction.

New Ditch Project Aims at 33 Miles From Verdi to Steamboat

A proposed irrigation ditch from 8.4 miles near Wardi to Steamboat Springs would cover 33 miles and carry 4000 inches of water. A meeting of interested parties is set for Brown's schoolhouse Saturday April 7 at 1 00 o clock to organize men for construction by August. Counterfeit stock certificates are circulating and holders should verify names with trustees to prevent loss. In Reno many have held Best Belcher and California certificates. examine or update holdings. Pat Mulloy, after drinking, attacked another man. he was jailed for 25 days after an arrest by Officer Avery and court appearance before Justice Richardson.

Wardi Steamboat Springs Sentleman Verdi Gallud Brown Lo'elock San Francisco Reno Best & Belchor California Pat Mulloy Pat Avery Justice Richardson Mulloy

Easter Morning Road Work Ends Boulder Removal

The Gazette notes Easter Sunday views and reports Beamer's men at work on the road in front of the Court House yesterday. They were extracting boulders from the street and doing good work.

Beamer

Grand Bail Dedication Ball for Odd Fellows Hall

On the occasion of the dedication of the Odd Fellows Hall the Dedication Ball will be held on the 26th. A long list of committees guarantees the event will be well worthy of the auspicious occasion.

Odd Fellows’ Hall

April Foul Sensation In Reno With Hanging Dummy

In Reno residents woke to an April Four morning scare as a telegraph pole near the round house bore a hanging dummy marked 601. Railroad youths set the scene overnight, causing fear and curiosity among locals who feared trouble and noted the incident as a notable prank by the rail workers.

Reno Round House Don Pratt April

Grand Jury Proceedings Admit Busy Day and Adjournment

The Grand Jury conducted extensive business in a full-day session, with foreman A A Longley and members including W Rt Chamberlain C I Bender C C Powning I W Norcrosa KH WH Kinney H Eastman Nat Holmes John Lee J S Bowker G Clow IL Stephens Lemmons George Alt HL Berk HH W Higgins. They adjourned until Friday when likely their report will depart.

Grand Win Duck Foreman A.A. Longley W. Rt. Chamberlain C. I. Bender C. C. Powning I. W. Norcrosa WH. Kinney H. Eastman Nat Holmes John Lee J. S. Bowker G. Clow Stephens Lemmons George Alt Berk W. Higgins

Fire Company Dues Prompt Payment and Bowers Mansion Sale

Pay Up Yesterday J Muklo and EL 7, food, a committee appointed for the porporery the Fire Company, inde ited members of the company to get them to pay their back dues and Aneg. To several cases the amount of these is considerable. We hope the members will pay up and keep the institution in ood shape. A dollar for the fire company may owe a thousand some day. For sale, 'The Bowers mansion is offered for sale at a bargain. It includes over 200 acres of most valuable land, fled with improvements, and is one of the most desirable pieces of prop erty in Washoe valley. Farther par ticulars can be obtained by applica tion to J. 3. Mallon of Virginia city, M. C. Take of Reno or William Thompson of Franktown.

Euvrok Joan Cinginnati Washburne France Llingis Bub Hyo Dan Thins Washington Layes Congress Stanley Mathews Sonntoy Ohio Mathews Blank Transney Tsao L. A St. Louis Illinois Davis Stillwell Livingston County Ilinoia Hayen J. Muklo EL 7 Fire Company Bowers Washoe Valley J. 3. Mallon Virginia City M. C. Take Reno William Thompson Franktown

Population boom cites St. Louis as healthiest city

The Berastimiese City directory by David R Gould I reports a population of 501,480 for St. Louis and notes the city’s mortality rate, at 7,690 deaths, as the healthiest among large U S cities by population.

St. Louis David R. Gould I

Chicago Hit by Heavy Rain Melted Snow and Caused Damage

A weather event brought heavy rain that accelerated snowmelt across Chicago. Resulting flooding and water damage affected several properties, with crews assessing affected blocks and advising residents to take precautions. Local agencies urged caution as rainfall continued intermittently.

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