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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1882
Page
1
The notice lists subscription terms for the Weekly Hela State Journal. One year by mail costs 082 50 bi monthly. Delivered by carrier in Reno at 500 cents per month. Advertising agent L. P. Fisher in San Francisco is authorized to receive advertisements for the columns.
Nevada State and Storey County sue B H Carrick and bondsmen for 21940.91 alleging embezzlement. Trial opens with jurors sworn as Whitman Deal for defendants and Hiles Clarke Woodburn for state. Judge Rising upholds constitutionality of Relief Bond Bill but relief depends on facts. Trial expected to resume and continue into next day and beyond with arguments.
Foreigners arriving on our shores marvel at our vast wealth and industries. The nation boasts over a hundred thousand miles of railroads in operation, vast exports of daily comforts, and large manufacturing and mercantile interests. Mammoth concerns and corporations are widespread.
A California paper reports Napa Insane Asylum costs totaling forty five cents daily per patient for attendance food clothing and medical care with monthly running costs around fifteen thousand five hundred dollars. It argues Nevada could save twenty five thousand dollars yearly by in state care and estimates at least ten thousand nine hundred in annual savings. Dr Dawson assuredly supports the expected saving.
Appropriation bills totaling 17 337 000 have been sent to Congress from 37 states except Nebraska. New York leads with 3 150 000, Texas 1 525 000, Kentucky 1 150 000, Michigan 1 025 000, Pennsylvania 1 005 000, and Nevada also requests a substantial amount.
Members of the Judiciary Committee doubt action on Cobb's railroad land grant bill this session. They say a two thirds vote is needed for passage if reported favorably, and securing such a majority in the House seems almost impossible.
The Southern Pacific now runs trains to Haymond, 26914 miles beyond El Paso, extending its route network and passenger or freight service footprint into the new segment.
Union Pacific reported a gain of 281000 dollars in the first twelve days of April. The rise marks strong early month performance for the railroad company amid ongoing market activity.
Reagan era railroad plan faces failure as lawmakers close hearings and Republicans abandon support, signaling the bill's likely demise and shifting focus to alternative transportation initiatives and funding debates.
The article notes Alaska moving toward a territorial government while other items report the failure of The First National Bank at Buffalo. It mentions two Republican caucuses on Page's anti Chinese bill and reports Page's happiness with developments. It also records the Mint Director’s scalp and a $7,010 fund total.
The Virginia Chronicle intensifies calls for forming Anti-Monopoly Leagues following a veto, urging organized action and public engagement to curb perceived monopolistic power.
The Territorial Treasurer announced a clean surplus of 33500 dollars after clearing the last outstanding bill, reporting the strong box now balanced and ready.
In the House yesterday a minority report on the fifteen year bill was presented. The minority states they will not report the bill but will vote for Page's instead.
The governor signed a bill setting the penalty for wife beating at forty lashes or imprisonment up to one year or both, affecting Maryland residents and enforcing stricter domestic discipline norms.
Speaker declares Lowell will not be recalled to avoid yielding to clamor. Walker Blaine has been recalled and is expected to resign upon returning from Chile, signaling a political shift in the administration.
Indian delegates traveling to Washington to discuss educational and agricultural matters quickly abandon their mission upon arrival and show unusual interest in alcohol. The remark suggests the group diverted attention from official aims to indulging in "fire water" in the capital.
The Harvard College governing board split 13 to 12, ruling it was not advisable for the University to give assurance or encouragement that it will undertake medical education of women by Harvard College in its medical school.
A reader questions the March debt reduction, noting an April statement shows a near sixteen and a half million drop. They warn that at this rate it would take just over eight years to eliminate the entire outstanding debt.
Senator Don Cameron and colleague Mitchell met Thursday to discuss differences but no agreement emerged. Mitchell said no adjustment seems likely, as Pennsylvania Republicans seek to avert an open rupture to protect the party's standing in the state.
A Detroit figure advocates a nationwide lecturing tour urging a human approach to Chinese immigration. He argues the United States should meet newcomers with the spelling book in one hand and the Bible in the other to teach them to become God-fearing, law-abiding citizens.
Gossip suggests Alphonzo Taft of Ohio may become Minister to Austria replacing William Walter Phelps. General Badeau could be appointed Consul General to Havana, succeeding Mr Hall. Payson, currently Denmark Mission head, may become Third Assistant Secretary of State, succeeding Walker Blaine. Taft is endorsed by the Ohio Republican delegation.
The Readjusters face defeat in the Virginia Senate as the Congressional Reapportionment bill fails 16 to 19 after House approval. Democratic Readjusters Hale Saybrook Newberry and Republican Readjuster Williams join Democrats against the bill. Wingfield and others vote with Republicans. If enacted, the bill would have given Readjusters eight of ten districts. Rah for Mahone.
The piece notes Folger may accept a nomination for New York governor, with The Troy Times favoring him and opposing Cornell. It mentions Stalwarts turning against Cornell and President Arthur reportedly backing Folger to ensure victory in the Empire State.
The Representative Assembly of Trades and Labor Unions of the Pacific Coast calls a convention at 312 Post Street San Francisco beginning April 24 to settle the Chinese question without politics. Delegates from labor groups are invited with representation by organization size and occupation unity urged. no politicians or demagogues to attend. Executive committee members listed.
A sensational exchange shows Hoar and Jones debating effigy mockery by constituents. Jones warns a rival senator Dawes will be hung in effigy tomorrow, promising to curb local sentiment and prevent any reprisal during the campaign.
A split over tariff reform divides free trade Democrats as they push the issue for the coming campaign. Some leaders insist the party must draw a clear line and plant itself on tariff reform, arguing that unity hinges on a decisive stance or risk factional failure.
The project aims to establish a fast mail service over the Chicago and Alton Railroad linking Chicago to Springfield and Kansas City. A 4:30 A M departure from Chicago would reach the Road House 337 miles away to connect with a St Louis bound train, cutting Chicago St Louis time by 12 to 13 hours and carrying passengers as well as mail and newspapers.
A broad petition from the Clearing House Association banks and major trades including sugar, tea and coffee, dry goods, and most of the insurance sector opposed Chinese immigration restrictions as an affront to a friendly nation. The Union League Club lamented the Chinese bill veto, praising President Arthur for his firm stance and urging national dialogue on the issue.
The Chronicle notes handsome new buildings rise across city districts for business and residence use. Demand for houses is at a peak not seen since 1876, with limited rentals. The favorable outlook boosts all property types, and while booms arrive slower than in the East, they tend to endure longer.
The Burlington Railroad posts notice to withdraw from the Colorado pool after thirty days. A universal pool covering Southwestern and Iowa lines and all railroads between the Missouri River and the Rocky Mountains would be needed to avert a Western rail war. The Burlington’s exit heightens risk of conflict with Union Pacific unless a broad, cross‑region pooling agreement is formed before Denver line completion.
J W Morse of the Union Pacific says fast mails over the Union and Central Pacific will begin as soon as the Postmaster General acts and secures the needed appropriation. He notes current rates are nominal and do not permit a speed increase without better remuneration.
The Cochinese Minister arrived in New York and was hosted yesterday on Governor's Island by General Hancock. The meeting showcased formal courtesy between Cochinchina and American officials during April events.
The New York Tribune reports A T Stewart & Co will close their dry goods manufacturing and sell all stock and mill properties. The firm’s sales had declined since Mr Stewart’s death and Mrs Stewart’s transfer of interest to ex-Judge Hilton, who partnered with William Libby. Hilton paid $1,000,000 for her stake as the wholesale Broadway store was shuttered. The closing out sale is advertised with attractive prices.
The Commissioner of Pensions reports on U S pensioners by district. California First district lists 479 pensioners valued at 53 200 yearly and 78 900 with arrears. Second district has 167 at 17 824 yearly and 26 736 with arrears. Third district 268 at 30 644 yearly and 45 966 with arrears. Fourth district 43 at 46 428 yearly and 69 642 with arrears. Oregon 316 pensioners cost 33 128 yearly and 50 124 with arrears. Nevada 60 pensioners 6 380 yearly and 9 570 with arrears.
The House Commerce Committee near three months of hearings on railroad tariff regulation. They will reportedly report against the Reagan bill and instead back a plan to shift railroad oversight to a standing government commission with full power over freight and passenger rates and related supervisory matters.
A Miles City special notes a boom at Billings on the Yellowstone end of the Northern Pacific line. Ex President Billings, longtime advocate of a major town on the line, agrees to fund a $50,000 seminary and aid churches and schools. NP will erect large shops and stockyards making Billings a central transcontinental hub. population may reach 10,000 in three years. A survey to Benton via Maginnis gold region underway. line expected to be built this season.
C Derby, directing Alta operations in Superintendent Boyle’s absence, says he has not been down the mine due to illness but ordered the crosscut in the lateral drift. The crosscut extends about five feet, located south of the shaft in Alta ground, about 150 feet from the shaft. Boyle is expected home tomorrow.
A Detroit Post reprints curious anecdotes about burglars under beds and a shocking tale from Birmingham N H where a judge was murdered after an adverse ruling. A woman in London once laughed at a burglar under her bed while praying, and a inn guest killed a redhaired man after fearing he followed her.
The piece argues that the anti Chinese bill was crafted and passed by Republicans in both chambers and enforced by Pacific Coast Republicans. It asserts Pacific Coast Republicans remain united against Democratic attempts to score political points over the bill and says Eastern Republicans’ opposition won’t shift GOP support. Western Republicans are angry at Arthur but unlikely to desert the party or be swayed by Democratic campaign rhetoric.
The Grass Valley Tidings reports a Sacramento minister reading an Easter hymn with archaic phrasing and a choir rendering that uses phonetic syllables, producing a curious contrast between ceremonial reading and musical homage.
The Reno Journal states it will not follow Blaine by 1884 if Grayley's example is pursued. The Eureka Diner or Denier notes the cheer as proof that some men who expect this result and are ready to profit from it will lose one step in planning.
Congressman Cassidy of Nevada says that many Democrats who were really not in favor of the Chinese bill voted for it to oblige General Rosecrans and himself. It will take hard work to get them to vote for another bill, but it can be done.
There is no reason to complain over the present outlook in Eureka District as shipments from Eureka Centre and the Richmond sustain strong supply. The Dunderberg claims a 40 foot wide ore body with unknown depth, and optimism grows from Prospect Mountain and Secret Canyon suggesting a new era of unprecedented prosperity.
Moody and Sankey refuse the present offer, choosing not to provide twelve months to Londen. The decision aims to pause further commitments and reassess relations after the period.
A dense meditation on vanity, pride, and public image argues that reputation shadows a man, that excessive love of glory can forge a hero, and warns against judging great men by errors and reprobates by deeds. It contrasts wisdom, generosity, and social pretensions with blunt aphorisms from London Society.
The piece recounts President Washington’s public appearances and court protocol, noting the ceremonial coaches and formal receptions, contrasted with later times, and mentions Gouverneur Morris and a wager. It then describes a London gallery exhibit, Salviati’s glass vase on a glass pedestal, three feet high and weighing thirty grammes, nearly three and a half feet tall with pedestal.
The Philadelphia Weekly Times reasserts that Abraham Lincoln offered General Robert E. Lee command of the armies of the United States. Rev. Dr. J. William Jones of the Southern Historical Society provides a letter explaining the offer.
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