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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1887
Page
1
The Reno newspaper lists a weekly publication schedule with a Saturday morning issue and carrier delivery at 50 cents per month. It notes no mail forwarding unless payment is received in advance and includes garbled text about subscription terms.
The San Francisco Chronicle lauds James G. Blaine as the Keystone State and nation wide choice for the 1888 Presidency. Pennsylvania Republicans declare support, predicting Blaine will carry the state at the National Convention and beat Cleveland, while Democrats and Mugwumps fear the return of a Blaine-Cleveland contest.
The Ogden paper argues wealth should fund homes for family joy and social life, noting multiple residences can suit summers. It extols building near Reno for affordable land, lush produce, pure air, grand scenery, and climate, promising health and pleasure with lower costs than summer hotels.
Nevada boasts mineral rich soil formed by rock decomposition, producing persistent fertility. Native grasses absorb minerals, yielding fatter beef and nutritious crops. The climate, health benefits, and potential for watered sagebrush flats to grow grain signal Nevada’s rise as a key agricultural state attracting capital and development.
The Bank Commissioners report 83 commercial banks 24 savings banks and 5 foreign branch offices in California an increase of 16. Capital rose by 2 164 876 and deposits by 25 000 to 30 000. Money on hand July 1 reached 23 187 952 40 with 146 711 433 87 deposited. National banks held 28 743 916 in resources and 18 000 784 in deposits. most northern banks deal in gold coin while southern banks are 75 percent currency.
The New York Tribune reports from San Francisco that Mackay and Flood arranged a wheat deal to recover from years of losses in speculation. The plan aimed to spark a mining stock boom but faltered after the Chicago wheat deal collapse, with Mackay's net worth estimated at under 18 million and losses amounting to six to eight million in the last wheat venture.
Editor Grady of the Atlanta Constitution argues the South should not yet secure a spot on the National ticket. He cites the premature rebel-flag incident that halted promising Southern Vice Presidential booms and left the matter unsettled.
The Democratic majority in Kentucky settles near 7,000, far below Cleveland's 1884 figure and well under half of Kentucky's prominent Democratic leaders, signaling a modest victory margin amid strong party influence.
The Baltimore American urges Maryland Republicans to embody reform to appeal to voters, aiming to secure Independent support and win the election. The piece frames party messaging as crucial to capturing nonaligned voters.
Former New York collector Robertson declares continued support for Bisine while predicting Chauncey M. Depew would win the most presidential votes. He weighs Bisine against Depew in a party line context.
A report from the Dan Mercantile Agency estimates the new Minnesota High License law will halve saloon numbers. Minneapolis drops from 336 to 209, Duluth from 113 to 60, Brown county from 30 to 18 closures, Stillwater halved, Makato more than half, New Ulm 18, Fergus Falls 16, Hastings 11, and other towns follow.
The sale of a baseball player is announced for 2000 dollars. He is free to refuse play but must join the new club or forfeit all chances to earn money in his best profession.
The world famous San Francisco minstrel David Walmbold spends the summer at the Grand Union hotel in Saratoga with his wife. He has grown stout and red cheeked and has given up his prior tendency to pass away from earth. He is worth a good deal of money, earned as a minstrel and from investments.
Ex senator Simon Cameron breakfasted at the American Exhibition in London on August 11 and departed the next day to continue his tour. He is described as eleven years older than Mr Gladstone, aiding to show that veterans abroad retain youthful vigor. New Haven news notes a Spanish officer inventing a four day underwater war boat, met with US Navy skepticism.
The Pennsylvania Republicans reaffirm loyalty at their convention and pledge a large Blaine majority. Arizona officers claim a clue to train robbers near Tascon last April and have traced bills stolen from a Wells Fargo envelope.
The world’s tallest man, Henry A Cooper of Lockport, stands 8 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 350 pounds. His hand spans 13 inches and his foot measures 17 inches, with his unusually large frame noted in brief news items. The rest of the page covers political alignments, convention votes, immigrant arrivals, and local events.
Complaint from Woodland California alleges the recent circus circulated many counterfeit half and quarter dollars. Meanwhile the Iowa State Republican Convention plans to meet in Des Moines this week to nominate state officers.
Adeline Hardy sixteen daughter of Dexter Hardy vanished after being seen with Charles Pitcher twenty five who served at Fort Leavenworth. Parents warned against him. A vehicle with two men and a woman was seen nearby and screams were reported. Police investigate possible elopement or murder in Kanaas City area.
The Commercial Bulletin notes six months of strong California trade and industrial growth. San Francisco spent over 3.25 million dollars on new buildings and added at least 10,000 residents, with 1,500 to 3,000 more buildings anticipated in the next year.
Alvin Clark of Cambridge famed telescope maker and lens supplier for the Lick telescope lies dangerously ill at his Boston home. He is over 83 and recently became delirious, needing multiple attendants. His death is expected. His son Alvan G. Clark, in Paris negotiating for a new lens, plans to sail home around August 24.
The Chatsworth wreck verdict exonerates the railroad for double headers and track fires. Timothy Coughlin, the section foreman, is arrested and cannot post bail, while Elton Waters of Cattaraugus, N.Y. dies, bringing confirmed deaths to seventy nine. The jury criticizes six hour patrol lapse and grain burning near the track as the key issues.
The piece argues population growth will strain resources and infrastructure, warns of crises from coal and oil exhaustion, and urges strict immigration limits. It decries foreigners filling prisons and reformatories, claiming naturalized voters dominate, and calls for urgent steps to organize for self protection and to Americanize America.
J O Stubbs, Central Pacific general traffic manager, testified before the Pacific Railroad Investigating Commission that he sees no future for the railroad between Reno and Ogden. He defends a high-rate policy, noting Nevada shipments and carloads moving via alternate routes, urging Nevadan protest to counter a negative impression.
Jacob Sharp had a violent chill at 4 o clock this morning and again before 10:30. He rested well at 9 o clock but became weak and exhausted. Three physicians and the family were summoned. Doctors said he was not in immediate danger but needed close watching. Lee lies largely unconscious and appears near death.
The Silver State reports that before suspending key Interstate Commerce Act provisions the Truckee to Winnemucca lumber rate dropped from 90 to 40 per carload, aligning with Ogden levels. The April cut means Central and Eastern Nevada shippers pay under half the typical lumber freight, with coal rates from Ogden to Winnemucca also lowered.
The article notes freight and fuel cuts boosting Nevada's economy, arguing lower rates on exports and imports will lower coal prices and ease high fuel costs. It cites broader regional scarcity, the lumber freight situation, and potential bets on a prosperous future east of Reno.
An old promotional note touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a cure for teething pain and related ailments in children. It claims immediate relief, cites dysentery and diarrhea treatment, and states the product is sold by druggists worldwide for 95 cents a bottle.
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