15 Apr 1876
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1876
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text appears to reference monthly payments, forwarding issues, and unspecified names. A rough note mentions Dellvornd by Carpio and a Ke Gente per month, but details are unclear. The item resembles a truncated financial or notices snippet without a coherent event or date.
A Yankton exploration party returns from the Black Hills after a strenuous journey with reports of splendid pine timber streams and fertile valleys. They describe mining prospects, routes from the Missouri River to the hills, and plan to return within weeks to settle there as homes.
The article reflects on public sentiment about reform and integrity in state politics, praising Washburne as a potential presidential candidate and criticizing Sacramento legislators for perceived venality. It cites endorsement shifts within the Belmont-Century context and lauds a California Examiner stance against corrupt Democratic measures while urging honest new leadership.
Prince Osean, second son of the King of Sivedon, will visit this country in the coming summer and attend the Centennial Exhibition on the Fourth of July. He is sixteen years old and a naval cadet in training.
Sis Weis of Measles Creek, described as the only pale faced and pretty school mistress in Harlun county, is noted for chewing a pork rind when visitors arrive, a curious local quirk captured in the Journal from Lincoln Nebraska.
Rosa Bonneun travels from Paris for several months, after a stay in Hungary at the seat of Baron Lina. She is now to be the guest of Herd Conbhrane on his estate at Dum rive.
The report notes Adolphus Waite’s possible withdrawal from consideration for Register of the Land Office, with opposition from Jones and Sharon. It mentions ore from the California mine, its 66 percent gold proportion, and implications for mining stock fears amid a silver glut. It also covers the Consolidated Imperial stock ready for distribution, sale of the San Francisco oil Academy of Music building to Flood & O'Brien for 300000, and March results from the Consolidated Virginia Mine.
Prominent English journals critique demoralization and dishonesty among leading politicians. The Saturday Review questions how official puritanism shapes American institutions and contemplates democracy’s future. Burke’s chivalry as nation’s defense is contrasted with a potential shift toward a cheaper governance by gentlemen.
In this section of the state crop prospects appear unusually successful and the crops promise rewards for farmers. The piece notes regular rainfall supports fine harvests, contrasting with poorer regions, and mentions fears of a low market this year. It suggests those fears can be dispelled.
Tax prospects of the silver currency bill remain doubtful with expected Senate approval of Finance Committee amendments but likely House resistance. Senator Jones’s testimony before the Finance Committee supported the bill, arguing that reduced world silver production would justify the measure, citing authorities to counter overproduction claims. His exhaustive discussion impressed many observers.
Geld Hill Nees reports on Comstock lode health noting stock swings do not reflect mine value. Ore yields rise in California, Imperial, Yellow Jacket and Mexican bodies. Pacific coast congressmen seek higher grants for San Francisco Carson Mint. La Grange warns against hiring cuts and inadequate contingency funds.
A damaged report states Toyco submitted to confinement after a St Louis distillery allegedly funded a hush fund of about 50 000 dollars to Joyce to avoid exposing the situation. A recent contributor disclosed what he knew, noting the fund equates to an annual income near 917 000 for Joyce during prison.
The March tally shows 68 vessels connected to porte in the United States with 1 wrecked 10 abandoned 2 burned 2 sunk by collision 1 foundered and 2 missing. The fleet includes 4 steam ore 8 ships 12 barks 7 brigs and 38 schoplers with total value excluding cargoes about $1,600,000.
Anxiety rises over the fate of Stanley the African explorer sent by the New York Herald and Londonelegraph. He was last heard from near Lake Victoria Nyanza, reaching the region with only a fragment of his party, in poor health and worn out.
Sam Bank of Nevada County suspended at noon on Saturday with no cause given for the failure. About $40,000 of county money on deposit was withdrawn by county officials after the bank closed. Some excitement prevailed but creditors were generally believed to lose nothing.
Army headquarters discuss transferring Scho field to Went Point and naming him Superintendent in being. They argue a higher ranking officer should hold the post due to the station’s dignity and the need to extend courtesies to visiting magnates.
Tas Blato had been expensed five thousand nine dollars and twenty three cents in bringing suit against the Consolidated Virginia Mining Company for tax on the net proceeds of the mine for the quarter ending December 31, 1875. The judgment stood at twenty seven thousand forty dollars and sixty four cents plus costs.
A fragmented report from Manwell Lodge discusses a unifying purpose against drunkenness and a call to action within the lodge. It notes a new amusement titled the Printer's Delight involving a prank with a bank note hidden to expose a printer's smile and seek repayment.
Construction progresses on the Grass Valley to Nevada City line with ballasting between Colfax and Grass Valley and the remaining track to be laid. A. F. Ridder serves as General Superintendent and David McKinney as passenger conductor. The piece also notes admission debates for dead-heads and historic presidential nominees who never reached the White House.
In 54 Ohio towns the Republican party carried 22 seats and the Democratic party 15. The remaining towns were about evenly divided, indicating Ohio remains strongly Republican overall.
The article cites a population drop from 400000 to 50000 and a skewed sex ratio of seven men to one woman on some islands. It also reports on news items from the era including a Mississippi River flood, progress on rail lines, a new Tom Sawyer edition, and various local incidents and notices.
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