21 Apr 1883
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1883
Page
1
The Saturday edition of the Mevada State Journal provides a compact weekly roundup of local news, editorials, sports briefs, and community notices. Readers find brief summaries of city events, school updates, and public affairs from the region.
An 1832 New York experiment by Thirteen Club members aimed to defy the superstition that thirteen at a table invites death. The piece notes the planned 13 banquets, 13 dishes, 13 attendees, and a death among members, arguing the belief is unfounded while warning against triumphalism and self deception in confronting superstition.
Senator Bayard comments on political gossip and the 1884 presidential outlook. He says the winner will likely be a Democrat as the public tires of Republicans, citing New York's recent Democratic victory and Tilden’s 1876 margin. He notes Gresham’s appointment was well received and believes Star route frauds would have been stopped under him.
The Times of Philadelphia reports design ideas for Sandwich Island coins unveiled by Colonel Snowden. One side will feature the King's face, the other part of the great seal, with denominations shown in Hawaiian and English. Coins include Akahi Dalas, Hapalua Dalas, Hapalai, and dimes. Sizes match U S currency and dies may go to San Francisco for a first batch valued at one million dollars.
Senator Edmunds arrived in St Louis with his wife and daughter last Wednesday and denied vehemently that he is a candidate for the Presidency. He said he could not permit his name to be used. He will depart St Louis on Monday, spend over a week in New Mexico, then proceed to San Francisco.
The piece discusses national and California party shifts, noting Republican gains as Democrats push new laws. It cites apathy in Republicans last fall, temperance controversies, and civil service reform debates led by Pendleton. It argues voters may react at the next state election.
The Tuscarora Mining News urges constitutional reform arguing that amendments passed by the Legislature do not solve core flaws. It calls for reducing offices and expenses, quadrennial sessions, and broader judiciary reforms before considering a convention, noting potential savings could cover convention costs.
Judge Gresham’s qualification by Judge Lawrenson raises a question about the Post Office Department. A Postmaster General’s oath taken before any other than Judge Tawrenson would clash with ancient precedent and could endanger the venerable notary who has served since 1834. He has administered the oath to nineteen Postmaster Generals starting with Cave Johnson in 1815, using the same small Hartford 1831 Bible.
Hon D H Chase of the Loganaport Judicial Circuit and Judge Kibbey of Richmond Indiana are leading candidates to succeed Judge Gresham on the United States Bench. Chase has a fine record as judge and enjoys strong backings.
A report notes a preference for alternate dens and plain stripes in the discussed design or policy. No further details are provided.
Police uncover the gold brick fraud tied to N Boukofsky who mortgaged his home for five thousand dollars and bought a brick claimed stolen from a Kansas City bank. The scheme involved Tipton Hamilton and Charles W. Davis with Davis described as an old offender who acted as negotiator. No sympathy for the victim.
A brief artifact from the Nevada State Journal dated Saturday April 21 1883. The readable fragment indicates a newspaper page from the 19th century with typical items of the era. No further identifiable events or names are legible.
From the Daily Journal the Nevada State Agricultural Mining and Mechanical Society annual meeting elected trustees W R Chamberlain Jno B Williams Jacob Stiner A A Longley and Al White. Secretary Roff’s report notes financial strain, postposed fair due to rain and incomplete premi ums. urging an earlier next fair with district contests and sustained purses. The board paid all bills, improved facilities, and thanked supporters including Hon C Stevenson and the press.
The Union Pacific Railway Company will, at Ogden station, check baggage through to the destination of tickets. Holders with tickets to Omaha or Council Bluffs may purchase tickets east of there and use through checking. One hundred fifty pounds allowed on full tickets and seventy five pounds on half tickets. This aids travelers east of the Missouri River, who no longer need recheck baggage at Council Bluffs.
Snow left streets as J P Foulks and others visited town. Ex governor Kinkead in Reno. Farmers dislike cold weather. Various locals and visitors noted including jurors in a case, Lodge moves, and plans for Knights of Pythias chapters. Ida M Marshall dies of scarlet fever. Local humor on coinage and rail fares. J B McGurn starts own haulage amid rates dispute.
An Act to authorize fees and salaries of officers to be attached or executed upon, to prevent defrauding creditors by assignments, and to void transfers made before debts are due. It details garnishments for auditors and disbursing officers, payment options to release garnishments, and non-reduction of statute of limitations for preexisting debts during tenure.
In Carson Union reports a seance scene where a boy tied to a bed with forty feet of rope appears to move and a guitar on the bed plays itself while two observers declare the strings glow with force. Locals described as prominent will back the account of the event.
Reno and F Eagar Co new proprietors of the Reno and Fort Bidwell Stage line plan wider service to the northern country. Eagar will depart for southern Oregon to connect routes and divert travel from Redding to the natural route. Carson Index notes visitors Judge Haydon and W Webster in Reno with Capitol revival hints.
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