Weet Point cadetship prospects and Reno notes
Three Eureka and Baby Hill boys bid for West Point cadetship while Robert Eames of Austin plans to apply. Reno society buzzes over a secret wedding and a forthcoming billiards championship. Mary Henry of Gold Hill wins a divorce from John Henry. two tramps sentenced to time, and Murphy robbery case looms in District Court. Weather dampens Assessor Stoddard’s plans as a rancher quips about next year’s assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Baby Hill
Weet Point
Battle Mountain Messenger
Robert Eames
Austin
West Point
Heno
Wadsworth
Jim Ferguson
Bob Fraser
Fraser
Ferguson
Thyes & Co
Rising
Mary Henry
Gold Hill
John Henry
Young
State
Murphy
Stoddard
A Heavy Storm Hits Humboldt County Area
A Humboldt County storm last Saturday ranks among the heaviest of the year. Snow would have blanketed ground eight inches deep if not melted quickly. Slush reached half that depth, leaving streets and roads in bad condition. Stockmen expect rangeland benefits as grass may grow faster, while farmers with grain in the ground see no damage though soil in clayey sections may face farming delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver State
Humboldt
Original Smiths Boston Double Uncle Tom Show in Reno
Frank M Daly advance agent and business manager announces Smiths No 1 Company to perform in Reno next Saturday. The act, a large touring troupe featuring new scenes of slavery era life, aims for faithful presentation and wide variety. Details and programme listed elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Daly
Boston
Reno
Smith
United States
Fractioned dialogue at a dance and a mining find
The passage describes a couple returning from a dance debating windiness and food, joking about raw versus fried dishes. It then reports Eureka Sentinel noting Robert Rawlings and Henry Cadwell discovering eight inches of galena ore on lease ground from Clipper mine yielding $227.84 per ton in silver with trace gold and 55 percent lead, with promising deposit indications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eureka Sentinel
Robert Rawlings
Henry Cadwell
Washes Brewery aims to boost summer trade in Reno
Wm Hoffman of the Washes Brewery has worked through winter to improve the brewery, stockpile materials for the summer, and plans to prove Reno can produce beer on par with any country including Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Hoffman
Washes
Tie
Reno
Milwaukee
Ashes engulf sister town as fire sweeps Ashworth district
A gale driven blaze started in the passenger depot at 10 p.m. and destroyed the Wadsworth Hotel, Fowler’s news depot, and most buildings along the north street down to the schoolhouse. About 35 families left homeless, several injured, with minimal insurance reported. telegraph service moved to Supt. Whited’s house. John Lee’s store was the last to burn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Wadsworth
E. Fowler
Port and Express Office
Carey
John Lee
Increasing numbers of women in education in US and England
The article asserts rising female enrollment in the United States and Britain and predicts women will gain equal access to education and professions. It notes opposition from some men but argues a tide of progress will advance women into law, ministry, and medicine as scientifically educated individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Great Britain
Law
Ministry
Growth of American Newspapers in 1884 Directory
The 1884 Rowell American Newspaper Directory reports U S and Canada total newspapers and periodicals at 13 402, up 1 900 in a year and 5 618 since 1874. Dailies rise to 1 264, weeklies to 10 028, monthlies to 1 499, with Western states showing the strongest gains. Illinois up to 1 009, Missouri to 604, New York State at 1 523, and Canada also increasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Geo. P. Rowell & Co
United States
Canada
Illinoie
Missouri
New York State
A Serene in Court
In District Court yesterday morning a juror panel was excused for an hour to handle business. A prosecution witness in a robbery case wrongly thought the court adjourned and began a speech, was escorted out by a deputy sheriff, and offered an apology which the court did not require.
Great Chicago Driving Park 1884 Spring and Summer Meet
The Chicago Driving Park Association announces the 1884 racing season. Spring meeting runs June 3 to June 7 with purses totaling at least 1000 each. Summer meeting starts July 4 and runs to July 12 with similar stakes. A large purse fund and special races are set for horses including Johnson, Jay Eye See, St Julien, Trinket, Clingetone, Phallus and others barred from class purses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Driving Park Association
Johnson
Jay-Eye- See
St. Julien
Trinket
Clingetone
Phallus
Paradise Valley Mining Co Listed on San Francisco Board
The Paradise Valley Mining Company is listed on the San Francisco Block Exchange Board with officers President J F Lewis Secretary William Letts Oliver Trustees Thos Bell J F Lewis E Reinhart Frank Locan and W W Stetson The office is at 528 Montgomery Street San Francisco The Elko Independent reports Ben Savage was brought from Halleck Station for surgical treatment after a bucking horse fell on him breaking both bones of his left leg below the knee near the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paradise Valley Mining Company
San Francisco Block Exchange Board
J. F. Lewis
William Letts Oliver
Thos. Bell
E. Reinhart
Frank Locan
W. W. Stetson
Montgomery Street
San Francisco
Elko Independent
Ben Savage
Halleck Station
Joe Scott
Ben
Local residents attend Easter events and travel notices
Dave Harlan travels from Antelope for Easter services while Ed McClellan visits Wionemaces. Notables such as Joseph W. McCorkle, former California congressman, and Deputy Secretary of State Wella Crary head East for conventions and duties. Local ranchers Wooda Brothers sell cattle, Jim Woods brings a Canadian horse, and Col. J Minor Taylor outlines a May travel plan before returning for the next Senate term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Harlan
Ed McClellan
U.S. Land and Mineral Surveyor
Wionemaces
Joseph W. McCorkle
California
Maryland
M. O. Folaom
Willow Creek
Barney Clow
Wooda Brothers
Susanville
George Humphrys
Prof. Young
Harvest Drift Wood Gatherers Hoard Along River
Along the Truckee river drift wood gathers prepare for spring freshet. Booms are set and they fish out hundreds of cords of fire wood each flood season, selling in town and earning good wages during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truckee
Bristol Prospects Boost Long Run Ore Haulage
The Procbe Record notes unprecedented Bristol prospects as 2000 tons of ore lie on the dump and Day mine remains in top shape, capable of sustaining indefinite hauling. Mendken and Hawkung claims also look strong with fluxing ore promising ten tons daily for the next sixty one months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Procbe
Bristol
Hawkung
Double Uncle Tom's Cabin to Play at Nevada Theater
From Tauraday's Daily Journal, the Nevada Theater engagement next Saturday features the Boston double Uncle Tom's Cabin. The mammoth company, 25 performers, plantation singers, topsies, lawyers, Irish trick donkeys, and bloodhounds, promises a large show. Also notes sheepmen suffer weather, lambs dying from exposure, and Vincenzo Braneschi’s wild parsnip poisoning death near Alpha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada Theater
Boston
South
Reno
United States
Washoe Valley family news and regional notes
Personal items from Reno area report R L Thomas and kin arriving from Washoe Valley, beef cattle shipments to California, and the new fast overland mail service starting last week. Obits include Mrs. Farrell of Carson dying of pleuro pneumonia. a dog in Iowa kills 287 skunks this season. Verdi bridge arson case anticipated trial. local injuries and medical recoveries. a jail sentence mishap. forecasts of heavy storms. WCTU meeting planned with Mrs. E V Spencer. a Piute medicine-man killed near Winnemucca. critique of quackery and its proponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
California
Overland Mail
Birthday Surprise for Aunt Mary Scott Anniversary
Aunt Mary Scott celebrated her seventy seventh birthday Tuesday with many old friends. About thirty ladies gathered at her home while she dined out, then returned to host a lively surprise. The gathering featured a bountiful spread of food, coffee aroma, and a cheerful welcome. Numerous useful and ornamental gifts were given as mementoes and heartfelt wishes for continued happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Scott
Mary
New Time Table Changes on Central Pacific Rail
A new timetable effective April 15 keeps the eastbound overland train arrival at Reno at 6 30 a m. The near passenger train will reach Reno at 5 40 p m. The railroad will adopt standard time based on the 120th meridian, near enough to Reno time, with only about 40 seconds difference for general use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Pacific Railroad
Reno
San Francisco
Nevada
California
District Court Actions In Fraud and Embezzlement Case
In district court Tuesday the demurrer in Russel v. Bergman for fraud in disposing of property was overruled and ten days given to answer. An appeal from that order may follow. The J. G. Gallagher embezzlement case was tried yesterday. at 4 pm the jury retired after about an hour and returned a guilty verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel
Dr. Bergman
J. G. Gallagher
Reply to Deacon Parkinson on Woman Suffrage at Port Townsend
A letter from Judge Roast S. Green of Washington Territory responds to Deacon Parkinson's critical remarks about women jurors and suffrage. Green defends the court's use of women as jurors, notes their competence, cites a grand jury indecent assault case, and asserts that sentiment for woman suffrage is widening and will prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bprtos Jorgeau
Carson
Deacon Parkinson
Washington Territory
Port Townsend
Green
Aneer
Otf
W. T
Reno
Nevada
Parkinson
Alice
United States
Mitchel
Oregon
Jury Discharged After Hung Verdict Conflict
The burglary trial jury failed to reach a verdict with ten members voting for conviction and two for acquittal. The judge, after questioning their deadlock, discharged the jury declaring no reasonable chance to agree.
Seeress May Have Erred On Reno Fire Prophecy
The letter questions Mrs. Bowers the seeress for predicting Reno would burn in April. It notes Wadsworth suffered a fire in the same month, suggesting the vision could have been misaddressed or obscured. The writer hopes the prophecy was mistaken after Reno’s destruction.
Well accident leaves Tom Moore with broken leg
Tom Moore of Wadsworth fell into Jake Lewis' unfenced well about thirty feet deep on Tuesday evening. The curb had burned that day and not been covered. Several witnesses rescued him, and he was brought to the hospital yesterday evening for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Moore
Wadsworth
Jake Lewis
Mr. Moore
Destitute Relief Telegraphed for Reno Housing
W R Chamberlain telegraphed Wadeworth to move all destitute and homeless to Reno for care at the Depot Hotel. Those refusing hotel accommodation would be placed with private families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Chamberlain
Wadeworth
Reno
Depot Hotel
Feather vs Yuba misidentified in Journal report
The Plumas National doubts the Journal reported Gloster's cold bath during a journey from American Valley to Sierra Valley about two weeks ago. The Journal claimed North Yuba, but it was actually Feather Creek at Clover Valley's lower end.
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Gloster
American Valley
Sierra Valley
Clover Valley
Beginning to Beem Weather Notice in Mountain Storms
The recent mountain storms have caused a perceptible rise in the Truckee River, signaling increased water flow and potential flooding risks downstream. Officials urge caution for travelers and residents near riverbanks as conditions evolve.
County jail crowded as fifteen boarders fill Reno facility
The county jail houses fifteen boarders though at times it has held twenty eight prisoners, with residents complaining the quarters are crowded. Reno receives criminals from many directions and the jail is deemed too small for Washoe County. Calls go out for a larger jail or a separate city facility to separate criminals from vagrants and keep up with the influx.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamb
Washoe County
Reno
Ouur
Mt. St. Mary's Academy
Cannibal Attack In Nevada City Leaves Ear Bite Incident
In Nevada City a few days ago Jack Hasken known as the Infant bit off and swallowed one of the ears of George Dooly during a rough and tumble fight. The sensational act shocks witnesses and authorities consider the bizarre assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada City
Jack Hasken
George Dooly
Prudent Juror Flees After Hanging Rumor In Murder Case
General Thomas Harrison known as Jim Town Major served as Texas district judge. A jury of eleven white men and one colored man heard a murder case. After an officer warned the jury might be hung if the defendant wasn’t cleared, the colored juror fled toward the brush. The sheriff pursued and captured him, who explained he ran because he feared being implicated if the verdict wasn’t in the defendant’s favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Harrison
Texas
Court defines wearing apparel in actual use for customs
The Supreme Court ruling in the Astor case clarifies what counts as wearing apparel that is exempt from duty. It holds that passenger owned items ready to wear, items brought for personal use by passengers and families, and seasonally suitable articles kept for reasonable needs are exempt, even if not worn. The Circuit Court judgment is reversed, signaling a broader, more liberal reading of the statute for continental travelers and collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States
William Astor
Imperor
Collector of Customs of
New York
Circuit Court
Arrests of dynamiters in London stimulate disclosures
The Times suggests arrests will reveal the conspiracy’s headquarters, possibly in France or America, with informers expected. It notes French authorities are cooperative, American help doubtful, and mentions a crusade against England and funds raised in America. Sartoris, Gen. Grant's daughter, is expected in New York for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Times
France
America
Atlantic
England
Mr. Sartoris
Gen. Grant
New York
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Bevads State Journal
Daily Journal
Uncle Teus
Sammer
FEE Wadsworth Fibre
Ashes
Personcis
John Spaulding
Dr. Spaulding
Michigan
Wella Crary
Chicago
F. Hostetter
Wm. Clark
Honey Lake
C. Fogus
Jim Woods
Lassen County
George D. Roberts
Washington
Nelle Ash
Virginia City
Old River
Churchill County
T. J. Cummings
Surprise Valley
Colusa
Cal
E. V. Spencer
Col. J. Minor Taylor
Connecticut
New Orleans
St. Louis
Denver
Rio Grande
State Senate
Storey
Tauraday
Vincenzo Braneschi
Alpha
Eureka & Palisade
R. L. Thomas
Washoe Valley
Farrell
James F. Farrell
Carson Tuesaday
Iowa
Verdi Bridge
John C. Wolworth
Wolworth
Justice Young
Wiggins
Earth
Winnemucca
Parker
California Line
District Court
Judge Green
Seffrige
Cours
Foreman
Mueller Zaetung
Austria
Max Ruebner
EVA State Journal
Washoe Colnte
Weekly
Nevada State Journal
Journal For the People
Family
Barness
Truster
Achlongs
C. C. Powning
Rano, Wasuoz Co., Nev
Night
Boston Mammoth
Uncle Toms Cabin
Great Company
Mammoth Bloodhounds
Jolly Coon Quartette
Asle
Poatofice
Reno, Nevada
William R. Chamberlain
Prop
Om Olle
Wells, Fargo & Co. and
Weeters Union Telegraph Co
Chamberlain
Propriews
Hnghiye
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