13 Aug 1887
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1887
Page
1
The article urges Reno to establish fixed grades for streets and sidewalks, aligning with property lines and recording the plan. It stresses that progress requires clear responsibility, prioritizing principal streets, and following engineer-set stakes to avoid costly, ad hoc changes.
A Reno editorial urges creating a home for elderly and disabled Nevada miners. It praises miners for supporting families and condemns harsh treatment of aging workers. It calls on leading mining figures to fund a state valley home as a monument to generosity. mocks water monopoly critics in Carson City and notes Carson City sunflowers.
A Reno column laments landlords who lease to vice, urges seclusion for corrupt officials, and condemns moral compromise. It forecasts a strong Nevada land rush as California interest grows, touting Eagle Mason and Washoe Valleys and the cable car boom in San Francisco as indicators of regional opportunity. The Concord Monitor cor respondent notes Democratic sentiment on Grover Cleveland in New Hampshire.
Gazette's astronomer peered at the heavens Friday evening through a soda bottle to gauge star brilliancy to a fine point. He has studied bright fields for days while an earlier note claimed a Douglas county girl made a quilt from 16,000 thumb nails or cut 16,000 quilts to thumb nails, an item deemed important and worthy of copy.
A contrast between encouragement and passivity is noted as a city report hints Mayor Hewitt may oppose Cleveland if renominated. Southern states push for a national ticket spot with Georgia backing Governor Gordon for VP and Virginia supporting Governor Lee. The Empress of Japan plans a U S visit in October, arriving in San Francisco and traveling east and then returning via the South.
A Buffalo dispatch cites a Buffalo Express reminiscence about A N Cole and John Sherman writing to express strong regard for James G Blaine. The letter recalls the 1880 convention split by Ohio and Garfield’s nomination and suggests Sherman or Blaine could win next year with mutual support.
Eaton August 1 John Beail a 13 year old jailed six weeks for the murder of his mother has confessed. He says on June 13 at the farm house he awoke to find three tramps killing his mother then alarmed neighbors after seeing them depart with a watch and money. He admits hiding the watch and says he shot his mother twice and nearly beheaded her with an ax, staying by the body for about three hours before the alarm. He cites alleged favoritism toward his sister as motive.
After the Wickersham tragedy, locals turn against Chinese workers in the Russian river valley. Most laundries fail as Chinese underbid, then a new plan to import workers, gambling, and possibly opium prompts a petition to abate the nuisance and mayoral action. Tension rises as the town braces for action.
Robert Moore, Mary A Moore s son, arrived by noon train from Reno and was met by T J Washington at his home. He has not commented on his mother s contemplated marriage. Black bought a diamond ring for Mrs Moore yesterday. The President may outline a fall visiting plan.
August 3 report recalls Lt Cmdr Wilson lost in 1879 on the Asiatic Station. His body, returned by the steamer Alert, awaits disposition in an equipment storehouse under an American flag as Mrs. Wilson in San Francisco is decide. The piece argues for proper burial at national cemetery on Mare Island and calls for action against jury fixers and corruption in courts.
The piece notes Governor Hull of New York will visit nine county fairs this fall. It mentions local Nevada sports developments, mining philanthropy, Jack O’Brien’s house progress, and Reno street shade trees, with additional items on hay crops in Paradise Valley and Peavine mining work.
Tuesday’s Daily Journal chronicles Ed Scheiffelin the famed prospector who discovered Tombstone and later explored Alaska and the Yukon. The piece portraits his rugged, iron-willed character, past journeys, and plans unknown as to his next mineral pursuit while noting his mining acumen and restless spirit. It also shares local items about a humorous bath at Laughton’s Hot Springs, a Chinaman’s arrest for whisky sales to Indians, Dan Sobl’s joyful fatherhood, and a pair returning from a Lake Tahoe trek, all reflecting Reno life.
Death in Cannon describes Mrs. Myre Johnson’s sudden death during a Sunday Bible Class at Methe art Church Reno. Cause is heart disease, hereditary claims, funeral planned for tomorrow as relatives await arrival. The report notes her devout faith and peaceful passing.
Teething relief claim ad describes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children Teething. Advertises immediate relief for sick crying infants, claims to cure dysentery and diarrhea, regulate stomach and bowels, ease wind colic, soften gums, reduce inflammation, and energize system. Notes pleasant taste and nationwide sale by druggists. price is five cents.
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