23 Apr 1887
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1887
Page
1
A rough weekly sheet notes subscription rates and delivery terms, with editorials on President and Congress timing, a denied claim about General Sherman letters in a forthcoming book, and various political updates. It reports appointments by the President, a refund dispute with the State, gubernatorial strategies in Kentucky, and comments on Blaine and Cleveland, plus personal notes on lawmakers and railroad wages.
Lincoln Guard of Honor discloses details of body disposition after the 1876 attempt to steal Lincoln's remains. Bodies of Lincoln and wife Mary are moved to a cemented earth receptacle near the sarcophagus, sealed and preserved, with final entombment confirmed by Monument Association.
The High License supporters plan a winter bill to meet constitutional objections and avoid another veto. Pro and anti license factions interpret the veto as delaying action. Governor Hill faces relief yet parties split, with Tammany and Irving Hall backing the veto while reform groups in the Democratic fold fear political cost.
April 14 Wasmaren notes in the quarterly Bureau of Statistics report that distilled spirits wine and malt liquor consumption surged from 1840 to 1886. Domestic and imported spirits rose to 72 million gallons wines to 22 million malt liquor to 642 million. Per capita expenditure runs about 4.59 dollars, with beer up and wine down, coffee up, suggesting temperance pressures shift consumer choices.
A summary of Hubert Howe Bancroft's History of Central America volume covering events 1801 to 1887. It notes the shift from perpetual conflict to peace after 1885, outlines independence, the Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua Costa Rica union, and the Walker filibuster and Barrios regime. Also mentions geographic and sociological insights and interoceanic communication projects.
The Tribune praises Le Livre d Am bor privately printed by Mrs Louis Haggin of San Francisco. It gathers exquisite French love songs described as fraught with grace fragrance and music. The volume is neatly bound with illuminated title and fleur de lis cover, a rare aristocrat among letters.
R G Dun & Co notes improved retail trade despite freight and road bottlenecks. Money supply remains abundant, boosting speculation in real estate especially in Colorado and widespread land price gains in Minnesota and the West. Business casualties decline nationwide as confidence returns.
A historic ship era recalls the Constitution nicknamed Old Ironsides and its famed battles. The Kearsarge, built in three months at Portsmouth NH, pursues the pirate Alabama and earns national pride by sinking the rebel cruiser. Secretary Whitney plans to repair and extend the Kearsarge’s life, keeping her in service for years to come.
The Turf Field and Farm notes E. J. Baldwin will not run Volante against The Bard until after July 16. Baldwin plans to go to Europe later and has accepted a challenge for a $10,000 side bet with The Bard, set for Shipshead Bay or Monmouth in early July.
Fragmentary report notes Gen Dan Bickite becoming wealthy, with references to Nassau, Wooster and Green areas. Experts mention Geneva portion and a market salvation, estimating at least $1 in value, though details are unclear.
In the Democratic caucus closing ballot in Jacksonville Florida on April 16 Bloxham led with 37 votes Perry had 30 and 18 were scattering. The caucus adjourned until Monday night.
A Senate or local ranch field report notes a much larger sowing being planted this season by the New Jerusalem settlement below Dayton. The soil is described as excellent for Nevada, with ample water for irrigation and minimal artificial irrigation along riverbank areas.
Arbor Day was observed in a scattershot manner throughout Nevada with a general desire to plant trees but a noted scarcity of plantings. Friends of Nevada contributed trees from California and elsewhere, and hopes run high for larger contributions next year as wealthy residents may fund climate suitable varieties from California.
The San Francisco Bulletin argues California expansion rides on lower rail fares and new lines. It highlights Southern Pacific and Atlantic and Pacific Road extensions, plans to link San Francisco with Portland, and rail-fed settlement in Kansas as a model for California’s rapid future growth.
In San Francisco on April 16 the Introduction purae one mile race featured eight starters. Haggin's Aurelia by Algerino won, Haggin's Rosalind by Billet runner-up, Appleby’s Neilson placed third. Time recorded was V414, the fastest ever on this coast.
A fragmentary clipping discusses Governor Bartlett of California allegedly invading a female seminary in Red Bluff and harming students, with strong editorials from Carson Appeal and Reno-Journal insulting Stevenson and defending the seminary girls. The Virginis Report notes sharp media reactions and calls the issue a test of gubernatorial influence.
Senator John Sherman spoke in Ohio and Cincinnati arguing the Republican Party best protects workers. He claimed Republicans advanced labor through protection, homestead laws, and national reforms, contrasting them with Democrats who he said supported slavery eras and opposed workers’ interests. He urged laborers to unite under the Republican banner to gain greater reform and prosperity.
The passage argues the Republican party has secured loyalty through wisdom and patriotism over twenty five years and that Senator Tat’s remarks were timely for local elections and will guide the forthcoming national canvass. It urges the party to defend its record and become an aggressive force in national politics. The Cincinnati speech is seen as a key note for the upcoming campaign.
The Silver State criticizes Central Pacific lowering flour rates from Sacramento to Reno, arguing cheap foreign flour could ruin Nevada farming. The Virginia Enterprise notes past Nevadan wheat shipments to California and warns that high freight on homegrown goods, if maintained, would cripple Nevada industry and harm farmers who compete with imports.
A historical voice argues for attracting settlers to Nevada by lowering tax rates while increasing property valuations statewide. The plan suggests shifting toward lower mill rates on higher assessed values, claiming revenue to counties and the state would stay constant. Proponents would emphasize the favorable appearance to entice migration and investment.
A Washington Letter notes Mrs Cleveland wore dinner gloves and the president ordered lavender kid gloves after James Brown Potter’s debut. The piece suggests a light influence from the royal fashion, while downplaying any real U.S. adoption of English etiquette.
Two centuries past no one wore stockings. fifty years ago boys were not allowed to read. fifty years ago girls waited as maids. The note praises modern improvements and progress shaping social norms and opportunities.
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