Nevada urged to join American Forestry Congress mission
A Nevada appeal urges state participation in the American Forestry Congress movement to promote forestry, planting, and timber education. The piece notes the congress originated in Cincinnati, promotes Arbor Day, and cites local potential for cottonwood, locust, and black walnut trees to boost prosperity and timber interests. It calls for Nevada representation at Springfield to spread information and spur practical growth efforts.
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American Forestry Congress
Iinoia
Springfield
United States
Nevada
Congress
Woodburns Appointment at West Point Sparks Debate
The Jovanat reports Congressman Woodburn secured the cadet appointment for Joseph B. Kemp of Virginia City to the U S Military Academy at West Point. The piece argues for competitive examinations to ensure merit over friendship, noting Stockle’s lesser-known status and criticizing favoritism while praising health improvements in Paradise Valley.
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Woodburn
Joseph B. Kemp
Virginia City
U. S. Military Academy
West Point
Nevada
Stockle
Nevada farmers and railroads shape state prosperity
The Sagebrush Stockman argues Nevada can grow cereals, fruit, and potatoes with good quality, but lacks cheap transportation to tide water. Grain rots and fruit spoils due to freight costs, pushing farmers to diversions. Railroads must be reconciled to revive the lagging agriculture and spur state growth. Kentucky Democrats criticized the Administration in convention yet backed it at the polls, reflecting inconsistent Democratic politics.
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Nevada
Sagebranh Stockman
New Orleans
Tidewater
Henry Watterson
Kentucky
Ghastly Indian trophy shown at War Department
A grotesque eight finger neck lace from the Northern Cheyennes of 1876 is displayed at the War Department. The item once had eleven fingers and was tied to a pale-face stain by the tribe leader described as the big medicine man. Oregon promoted immigration after a similar advertising stunt. The late General Phipps lake shore property near McKinney's landing sold for 4300 dollars to M H DeYoung of the San Francisco Chronicle. It spans 200 acres and is described as the best lakefront tract. Steve Gage’s Nevada Experience notes his health driven visits, with a quip about his lungs wearing out.
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General Phipps
Lake Tahoe
Steve Gage
Nevada
Motherhood and fatherhood quarrel with reporter
Eroma Nevada Palmer tells a reporter about her baby, declaring men know nothing of motherhood. Emma counters, saying they have no desire to experiment in that line. The exchange shifts to the challenges of parenting and the duties of fathers.
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Nevada-Palmer
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N. and C. R. BR. favored to reach Susanville
The town of Susanville is lively and residents are confident the N. and C. R. BR. will come to the place. Mr. Spencer has secured the right of way along the west side of the lake, according to the Greenville Bulletin.
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Susanville
Spencer
Greenville Bulletin
Edison Balloon Light Over Llewellyn Park Observation
Edison releases a nightly small balloon from Llewellyn Park held by five wires. The balloon carries an electric light visible at 4000 feet, appearing indistinguishable from a star.
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Edison
Llewellyn Park
Boston cruiser name carries wartime history
The Boston named cruiser lineage includes three predecessors in service, two captured by Britain and one lost in the West Indies, all built in Boston. The Evening Report urges summer travel but notes there is no place like home. Gen Powning is not seeking office, contrary to a Virginia Chronicle report. Carson girls are praised for angelic complexions, and the Independent asks about the standard complexion this year.
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West Indies
Evening Report
Carson
Reno Stovnxaz
Jersey Lily
Ggong, Stinson & Co
Portland, Maine
Manhattan Company Payment Unveiled in Last Week’s Exchange
The Reveille reports the Manhattan Company paid an employer last week totaling $27,500 with $25,000 in silver notes that had never been used.
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Reveille
Manhattan Company
The Truckee Enters A River Like Struggle
The Truckee tries to maintain a riverlike appearance but falters, drawing a tiny majority in a brief, uncertain contest.
Grant and Logan lecture at Howard Presbyterian Church
Rev Dr J P Newman spoke on Grant and Logan before a large audience at Howard Presbyterian Church last Tuesday evening. Senator Stanford introduced the speaker, who contrasted ancient pageants in Rome and France with Grant’s modern legacy, praising Grant as a man beyond his roles as soldier and president. The sermon-like address elevated Grant’s character, examined his humble origins, and quoted his ideal of American patriotism, drawing cheers from listeners.
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Lincoln Grant Logan and the meaning of citizenship
The speaker praises Lincoln as the genius of government and Grant as the genius of war while lauding Logan as the genius of American citizenship. He extols Logan’s humility and religious conviction and argues for extended suffrage, ending with a vision that Lincoln raised the flag over emancipation, Grant over the Rebellion, and Logan would raise liberty for all humanity.
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Newan
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Grant
Terrible railroad disaster shocks central Illinois
An excur sion train on the Toledo Peoria and Western Road plunged through a burning three span trestle near Chatsworth, killing about one hundred and injuring five hundred. The crowded train from Peoria bound for Niagara Falls was two engines heavy and went down at a dry slough bridge. Daylight revealed a field of corpses and wounded, with looting amid the chaos. An investigation was promised into how the trestle caught fire.
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Niagara Falls
Illinois
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Forest
Chatsworth
Drestle
Asia
Real estate craze grips San Jose as prices surge
Unprecedented excitement in San Jose as offices crowd with buyers since morning. Prices rose last week by up to fifty percent with a further five dollar gain per front foot today. All city property and suburban parcels feel the strong demand.
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San Jose
Four-story Sierra City hotel planned amid historical claims
A new four story hotel is slated for Sierra City despite a contemporary claim that General Grant never visited the coast while president. The report notes the ambitious project and questions the accuracy of the prior assertion.
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General Grant
United States
Nevada ex player Gage testifies on Central Pacific funds
The Central Pacific inquiry hears Steve Gage describe eight years of Nevada work for the railroad, detailing political, legislative, and personal expenses totaling about 2000 dollars. He defends himself, mentions a "rotten borough" view of Nevada, and notes no direct payments for influencing legislation. The session adjourns until morning.
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Pattison
Governor Bartlett Illness Reported Serious
The Post notes on Wednesday evening that Governor Bartlett’s health has worsened and relatives are gravely apprehensive. His brother Columbus says there is no change for the worse, and doctors deny Bright’s disease. One kidney is diseased but he remains active in state affairs and expects recovery.
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Bright
Mail Route Changes End in White Pine County
In pursuance of an order of the Post master General the mail route in White Pine county will end at Taylor omitting Pioche. To take effect August 15 1887.
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White Pine County
Taylor
Pioche
Consolidated California and Virginia mine yields July bullion
The superintendent reports July bullion at 291 194 dollars, enough to cover expenses and pay 108 000 dollars in dividends. Three mills produced gold and silver with 10 870 tons processed. Morgan 4300, Eureka 5000, California 1510 tons. Dividends total 864 000 dollars, with 388 212 balance on August 31, including 189 304 unsold bullion.
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California
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Ekoreka Mill
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Eureka
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Bodie mine drift and crosscut updates and local notices
Bodie mine reports show the 1060 level South drift advanced 33 feet with no vein change. Mono 800 level east crosscut moved 16 feet. west crosscut from north drift at Bulwer advanced 11 feet in hard rock. vein about two feet wide with milling ore. East crosscut advanced 10 feet. Dickie Jose to Ernst for a bow trip. reception awaits on return. Charity drives support Mr Walsh, ill for two years, with subscriptions planned by Cal.Va. and C. & O. shaft employer. Mrs Winslow's Teething Syrup urged for teething pain, claims cure dysentery and diarrhea. 25 cents. feb 21 aw f lv
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Bodie
Vnat
Bulwer
Mormoers
Nevada Above All In Esmeralda News Editorial
The Esmeralda News argues Nevada boasts a milder climate than the East and California. It claims no sun stroke cases in Nevada despite outdoor work, contrasts harsh eastern heat and cold winters, and promotes Nevada as ideal for comfortable homes and hospitable climate.
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California
Nevada
East
Abundant water hopes spur Carson irrigation move
The Carson Tribune urges Carson Valley ranchers to invest in artesian wells as drought dries grain and cattle feed. It cites unreliable snowfall and late snowmelt, criticizes petty jealousies, and calls for unity to pursue irrigation to boost Douglas County and statewide prosperity.
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