Nevada Mining Revival Sparks Hope Across State
The Nevada mining industry is reviving with prospects of a new mining era. Refractory ores are now workable and old districts are active again, boosting prospects for agriculture near mining hubs. A Sutro Tunnel project west of Mount Davidson inspires talk of large new discoveries, while Reno-area camps near the city show promise if funding appears.
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Nevada
Comstock
Mount Davidson
Old Mountain
Davidson
Washootake
Reno
Town license proposed to fund Reno government
The county commissioners debate a new town license plan to raise revenue by taxing saloon operators. The Grand Jury backs a $200 quarterly license for liquor sellers, arguing heavy taxation would curb crime and reduce taxpayer costs. The Journal opposes light licensing and urges a robust measure to target saloons with questionable ties.
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Agiiat
Journan
Moana
Reno
Grand Jury
Board of County Commissioners
Rene
City Regulators Face Choice on Licenses for Saloons
The Commissioners weigh tied to a 30 or 40 saloon licensing cost, with support from the Governor if limited to saloons. An ordinance requiring licenses for all other callings is deemed unwise, signaling a broader regulatory debate on licensing scope.
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Jovenal
Toledo Republican Platform Adopts Protective Tariff Stance
The Toledo Republican Convention platform endorses a protective tariff to favor American producers and labor, contrasted with a revenue tariff in the Ohio Democratic platform. It urges Congress to curb anarchists and other groups, defends labor rights, calls for a free ballot, honors war settlements, supports public lands for actual settlers, condemns Pension bill vetoes, and honors John Sherman.
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Toledo
United States
Congress
South
Republic
Ilias
John Sherman
Sherman Wins Unqualified Endorsement at Toledo Convention
The Republican Convention in Toledo Ohio endorsed Sherman for the Presidency. He forced delegates to back him after years of near nominations, including for Garfield and Blaine. The piece argues the endorsement may hasten his political decline and questions if the gain outweighs the peril to his ambitions. Ohio honors a man who has served the state, but the verdict on his future remains uncertain.
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Sherman
Toledo
Ohio
Garfield
Blaine
Mr. Sherman
The Growth of Reno in Steady Development
The Journal lauds Reno’s steady growth not a mere boom. Brick business blocks replace frame structures as permanency and prosperity emerge, signaling a durable future with a more attractive town and population rise.
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Reno
Real estate boom hinted for next season in Reno
The text predicts a highly active next season with more frequent real estate transactions than any year since Reno's settlement. It notes expectations of bustling activity and a strong market climate for property deals in the area.
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Reno
Stanford Claims $63 Million Subsidy Claim Against Government
Senator Stanford told the Railroad Commission that subsidies to Northern Pacific Atlantic and Pacific and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe exceed those to Central Pacific. He said government aid saved nearly $48 million in transport through 1869 to 1876, Central Pacific owed about $22 million. Government owns the road for transport valued at $1.853 million. He cites half a million lost from patent refusals and $1.019 million from the sinking fund, plus $17 million from diverted business, totaling about $63 million to offset against government lien.
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Stanford
Railroad Commission
Northern Pacific
Atlantic and Pacific
Atchieson
Topeka
Santa Fe
Central Pacific
Central
Union Pacific
Hoe
Owen
Road For Transportation
Supreme Courts
United States Treasury
Commission
Moore case draws Reno citizens after mysterious death
The Moore case attracted Reno residents amid a mysterious death linked to Alice Moore. District Attorney Evans pursued the matter diligently after Moore’s prior assault trial and affidavits from his daughters. his efforts were commended and the judge’s inquiry proceeded with notable ability.
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Moore
Reno
Alice Moore
Evans
John Taylor's Death Ends Notorious Mormon Leader Era
The article reports John Taylor, a Mormon leader, dying after eluding authorities and hints at vigilante justice connected to Meadow Valley massacre. It portrays a righteous retribution motif with threats against participants and envisions eventual confrontations with the victims in a grim, accusatory tone.
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John Taylor
Meadow Valley
James Sackett Solicits Subscriptions for Logan's Book
An elderly disabled veteran, James Sackett, who has been ill for nearly three years, seeks help by soliciting subscriptions for Logan's book. Patronize the old soldier.
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James Sackett
Logan
Personal crisis reports rising in papers nationwide
A troubling trend shows frequent personal crisis reports as papers chronicle acts of self harm. The pattern highlights individuals choosing death by their own hand rather than life, reflecting a grim social undercurrent across multiple cities.
Lake Tahoe Landlords Rally With Fisherman Foes
Lake Tahoe tenants clash with property owners as tensions rise over housing and water rights. The scene broadens into a symbolic standoff of competing interests at a resort region.
Navy crew removes guns to spare ship in danger
Mr. Whitney notes the crew must take the guns ashore to fire them for fear they will tear the vessel apart, as the ship endures a harsh situation at sea.
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Mr. Whitney
American beef ban shifts with Canadian trade stance
Canada moves to bar American beef and signals broader import limits, stirring concern among U S producers. Officials suggest potential retaliatory measures while industry groups seek clarity on timelines and exemptions for certain products.
Static Carson Dull in Look Yet Fewer Idle Men Reported
The Tribune notes Carson presents a dull appearance yet has fewer idle men than any other town in the state, suggesting unusual labor activity amid the monotony.
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the Tribune
Carson
Fatal railroad wreck near Needles in New Mexico
A freight train collision at Franconia station near Needles killed fireman John Sparls of Stewarts ville Virginia and badly injured engineer J T Riley and brakeman George Gibson. The engine plunged into a burned arroyo after the bridge broke, cars piled atop the engine, and the wreck caught fire. Twenty two cars and a top freight engine were destroyed, the loss to the company estimated at 90000 dollars.
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Ansugurrgur
N. M
Beller
Atlantic and Pacific
John Sparls
Stewartsville
J. T. Riley
George Gibson
Franconia Station
Needles
Sparke
Costly Blunders The New Cruisers Worthless War Vessels
New York reports from Newport state the Atlanta Chicago and Boston fail in armament tests. The board led by Secretary Whitney finds the ships structurally sound but segments of the gun system misaligned and damaged. With eight inch and six inch guns hampered the vessels cannot fire simultaneously making them essentially ineffective as warships.
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New York
Herald
Newport
Whitney
Atlanta
Chicago
Boston
Arrest of Charles Sandstone Over Train Stop
Deputy Marshal Frush arrested Charles Sandstone after he stopped a narrow-gauge train with a shotgun and danger signal on his land. Sandstone, held for examination tomorrow on $100 bond, claimed he acted on a lawyer's advice and cited his Baptist church membership. He offered no resistance and described stopping a train as commonplace.
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Portnand
United States
Frush
Charles Sandstone
Toe
The
Baptist Church
Castleman and Williams report on Morehead troop move
Colonel John B. Castleman and Adjutant Roger Williams returned from Morehead after Governor Knott’s mission to assess sending troops to attend Circuit Court sessions. The Government Commission opposed mobilizing troops. Morehead is a dead town with all businesses closed, patrolled by Law and Order Society members armed with rifles.
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Lexigeton
John B. Castleman
Roger Williams
Morehead
Knott
Opa
Graig Tolliver
Law and Order Society
Alc Garigie Escapes Amid Hospital Links
The trail of Alc Garigie is believed discovered and he is thought to have escaped aided by Dru St John and Dell connected with the College of Physicians and Surgeons near the County Hospital. Dr St John, part owner of the schooner Edward B Blake, visited the jail with McGarigie for hours while Dell and St John were absent earlier. a sheriff’s yacht trailed the schooner with unclear results.
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McGarizte
St. John
Dell
Thought of the Action of the Convention
New York July 28 The Evening Post says the Blaine faction in Ohio has been extinguished for the time being by the Toledo Convention. Illinois and Indiana are likely to follow, and Indiana's voice will be heard in the South. Sherman has won a notable victory and Blaine should head home to counteract the Toledo wave.
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New York
the Evening Post
Blaine
Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
South
Sherman
Ironworkers Nations District Charter Sparks Labor Rift
The Grand Master Workman Powderly refuses to grant a charter fueling sharp criticism from the Knights of Labor Executive Board. They threaten to draw a charter or withdraw, risking the defection of nearly 20,000 workers.
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Prressura
Powderly
Ironworkers Nations District
Order
Knights of Labor
Pullman Talks on Blaine Visit and Inventions
George M. Pullman arrived in New York aboard the Aurora and discussed Blaine’s English trip. He denies any political motive behind the visit, praising Blaine’s interest in American life abroad and noting his curiosity about foreign banking figures, suggesting about 75 million dollars spent by Americans overseas annually.
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New York
the World
George M. Pullman
Pullman Car Company
Aurora
Paris
Railroad Strike Halted Mexico Arizona and Sonora Lines
A strike began on the Mexico Arizona and Sonora Railroad as brake men refused to work after Superintendent Richards ordered crews to assemble trains in Nogales yard. Conductors also refused due to staffing and safety concerns, leading to halted trains including passenger and mail services. The workers remained orderly while pressing for rest and procedures.
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Nogauss
A. T
Mexico, Arizona and Sonora
Richards
Nogiles
Patience Rewarted: Shoecraft Named County Treasurer
Nevada July 27. B N Shoecraft was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the death of County Treasurer McNalty. Shoecraft was the Democratic nominee for the seat last fall but was defeated by about eighty votes.
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Nevada
B. N. Shoecraft
McNalty
Shoecraft
Nye County farmers chase Co. Powning gold medal at Nevada State Fair
The Belmont Courier notes Nye county farmers should strive to win President Co. Powning's gold medal offered for the best exhibit at the Nevada State Fair in Reno. It predicts a strong Nye County showing in the upcoming Fall Fair and a likely winner of the special premio.
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Nye County
President Co
Powning
Nevada
Reno
Cattle Drive Planned From Malheur County to Winnemucca
N N A Mason travels through Malheur County Oregon to gather beef cattle for shipment. He plans to move about two thousand beeves from the Overfelt herds to the railroad at Winnemucca Nevada.
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The
Carson Tribune
N. N. A. Mason
Malheur Country
Oregon
Winnemucca
Ex-Governors Kinkead and Adams Seen on Capitol Steps
Two former governors John H. Kinkead and Jewett Adams were spotted lingering on the Capitol steps. The sight brought back memories of earlier public service days for both men.
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Carson Tribune
John H. Kinkead
Jewett Adams
Capitol
Opera Trouse Pavilion to Exhibit at Ormsby District Fair
The Opera Trouse will likely be scoured on a pavilion for exhibits at the Ormsby District Fair this Fall. Next year a pavilion will be built in Carson Tribuna.
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Ormsby
Carson
Tribuna
Holmes Mining Company Visit Signals Repair Interest
James Croax, linked to Holmes Mining Company, passed through en route to Candelaria to assess the property and potential repairs. The Holmes mine, closed for some time, holds abundant ore and reduction works and may resume operations when silver markets improve.
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Gaye
James Croax
Holmes Mining Company
Candelaria
Homes
Leas
Commissioners Hold Meeting and Consider Reno Ordinance
The Board of Commissioners met yesterday with Chairman Hymera and Commissioners McLaughlin Merrill present. A communication from Gen Inques on sewer connections was filed. Carter resignation as Constable of Wadsworth laid over. An ordinance on a Reno license was voted on. Merrill abstained. Relief of 10 dollars each granted to four women.
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Board of Commissioners
T. K. Hymera
W. P. McLaughlin
Wm. Merrill
T. V. Jolien
Pierce Evans
J. N. Inques
C. 8. Carter
Wadsworth
Reno
T. K. Hymers
Ways
Merrill
McCann
Stackpole
May Robinson
E. B. Tow
Water flow dispute near Reno impacts power plant
Citizens complain a dam above Reno gates all water in the river during evenings, crippling Electric Light Company operations after dark. They seek uniform water laws and a remedy before steam power is needed. Also notes C S Young Reno named second in credentials at a Chicago National Educational Association ballot. he withdraws in favor of Aaron Gene Denver with San Francisco to host 1838 meeting.
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Oon Warex
Reno
Electric Light Company
Etectic Light Company
Chicago
National Educational Association
C. S. Young
San Francisco
Aaron Gene
Denver
Young
Board of Education of
Phillips Residence at Second and Stevenson Streets
W D Phillips plans a grand Eastlake style residence in Powning's Addition Reno. The two story Gothic influenced building features a bay window, ornate front, ample parlor space, dining room, a well equipped kitchen, and a full observatory with expansive city views. Finishes include gas lighting, piped water, Venetian red trim, and old gold moldings under contractor George E Holesworth. The nearby lumber yard fire loss prompts insurance settlement and rebuilding plans.
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W. D. Phillips
Second
Stevenson
Powning
Reno
Dons
Finley Cook
Me Iauk
George E. Holesworth
Philipa
Meyn and Swanth Wed in Reno Home Ceremony
At the residence of Mr. Hoffman in Reno on July 30 1887 Rev C L Fisher joined Adolph Meyn of a Valley and Mrs Henry Swanth recently from Hamburg Germany in marriage.
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Meyn—Zbante
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Hevaila State Journal
C. Cc. Powning
Ccsccees Deppawnaces i
Nevada Mining
Spaperrat
TRE
Shermans
Lake Tahoe
Canada
Bowen County
Feu
Stow McGarigie
Troubie
Pullman
Staine
Arizona
Belmont Courier
Holmes Ming
Esmeralda
Gould & Cut
Gould
Cafferata
H Joy
Manning & Jaques
Sanders
Waehoe Engine Co
Oof Martin
Harley
Sam Myers
JF Aitken
Seam Acae
Holcomb
Nasby
Revo Lumber Yard
Dhal't
Mershon
Coffin & Sarcombe
Beemer & Son
Alfred Chartz
DB Boyd
Wi Wassay
Ebier
Vox
Symonds
F Sewer Pins Co
Caughlin
J Brookins
Stoddard & Twas
J Barth
K Stewart
W Bergstein
Moora
Rano Water Co
JJ Niehoon
JI Luke
Jac B Williams
Horace Raynor
Peter Gibeon
Wallace & Bebee
Co Treas
Gallatin & Folsom
P McLaughlin
Phillips
Wun
Oxce
Richardson Broa
Ichardson Bros
Nelson Martin
Republican
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