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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1892
Page
3
Muddy streets and cold wave report, with town items from Reno Carson and Ogden. Mentions tax deadlines, postponements, railroad delays due to washouts and down wires, and local social notes including a minstrel show and New Year plans. George Nixon of Wionemuces and other named locals frequent the week’s briefs.
The Mechanical Department at State University, split into carpenter and iron working shops, has progressed despite limited funding. Student built carpentry benches and tool rooms, with boxes of soil samples prepared for the World’s Fair. The iron shop, aided by donor gifts, houses lathes and presses as work expands, under Professor Brown who aims to equip students with general tool and machinery knowledge for future specialization.
Weather forecasts outline storm waves crossing the continent from late November to December with a cold wave expected to sweep western mountains and central valleys by mid December. The piece also surveys ancient myths about comets and cataclysms, citing Milton Byron Epictetus and legends from Central California aborigines. It notes a grand jury’s decision not to indict Mulder due to travel costs, and reports Cedar Ravine mill destroyed by snow.
Nov 28 1892 at Frozzistos Cal a fire consumed the Rocky Run Ice Co dwelling and contents in under forty five minutes. Geo Christianson feared losses around 1500 with no insurance while the Ice Co building was insured. Strong winds and 14 inches of snow accompanied the blaze. Local notices report river dam work and personnel changes at National Ice Co, plus the post office elevation to money order status.
The 1887 statutes specify that once amendments meet state constitutional conditions the State Board of Examiners must order their publication in one daily Nevada newspaper for five days before a general election. The Board comprises the Governor Secretary of State and Attorney General.
Heavy rain falls to snow as floodwaters rise over two feet in twenty four hours. Canyon Creek overflows flooding cellars and yards while the Riverside Mill ditch sluiceway is washed away. Dey Creek runs high and rail lines flood town as rainfall totals reach 4.49 inches by afternoon.
Wires in Reno were down last evening leaving the city isolated from outside contact. Notas Wire remained standing after 6 o'clock but failed. two eastern wires were operating at 6 o'clock yet also gave way, severing lines along the V and T.
Hon J M Stanford reports weather shifts and mining activity across Churchill County. White Cloud mineworkers rise to 35 at an Eastern-backed operation. antimony, nickel, silver and gold interests noted with post office at Clemens. Agriculture thrives with rich lands along Carson River, alfalfa and grain yields, local grist mill, cattle feeding, and a hopeful economic outlook. Voters favor free coinage with Weaver sweeping the area.
The Honey Lake Land and Water Company dam near Amedeo burst at 4 PM after a flood. Communications to Amedeo are cut and rail service is delayed by a washout at Red Rock. No lives are reported lost as residents below the dam evacuated to higher ground. the three hundred foot long dam stood twenty five feet high and its destruction endangers local water supplies.
The Supreme Court in Washington upholds a U S Circuit Court ruling against Lincoln county over bonded debt totaling 440 000. Principal 180 000 with 10 percent interest since 1883 remains unpaid. bondholders may seek tax measures or rebond debt over 20 25 years at low rates, risking higher taxes to cover interest and principal.
Telegraphic lines between Reno and surrounding areas were down for almost 24 hours as Sierra snow toppled wires. The V and T line north to Carson and Virginia City halted, with trains delayed or diverted. Aged bridges, washouts at Red Rock and Doyle stalled travel, but repairs began and involve the O P line and the N C O corridor.
The Enterprise reports no irregularities in Marshal Kelly's accounts in the U S Court case in Carson City. The government suit sought mileage fees and questioned the exact fees for certain services. The bondmen suit aimed to recover amounts collected beyond what the law allowed.
A tableau by Reno's fair women is planned to present Tennyson's Dream of Fair Women. The entertainment benefits the new Congregational Church. Frederick's Orchestra will provide music and keen interest from the young ladies promises an enjoyable program. A complete programme will appear in Tuesday morning's Jovgnat.
Reno Chapter No 7 R A M elected L L Crockett as High Priest Geo H Dun bingham as King T V Julien as Scribe H P Krause as Treasurer W L Bechtel as Secretary for the ensuing year. Also mentions social anecdote about a Beau Brummell type in Virginia near First National Bank and a storm incident with an electric wire. Prof H F Baker to purchase the Truckee Republican and take over Christmas.
Stockholders of the New Riverside Hotel Company met at the Riverside Hotel to perfect incorporation. Five trustees Francia G Newlande W O H Martin Wm Thompson M D Foley and D A Bender were elected representing 70000 in capital. Studies of incorporation filed with County Clerk and trustees qualified by oath. A second meeting today will elect officers and decide the work plan.
Saturday's Daily Journal reports a pogonip event affecting Carson on Thursday night. Governor Colcord arrived from the Capital, and local figures including an instructor from the Stewart Institute were noted. Snowy conditions caused labor shifts and local disruptions in Virginia.
Yesterday afternoon on Frank Emmitt and his sons were driving near the First National Bank when one of two horses struck the wagon tongue. The leather bridle broke and the horse pulled it off the head. The horses ran. They collided with Coffin and Larcombe’s delivery wagon, tipping it over and throwing Mr. Emmitt and his boys into the mud, though they were not hurt. One horse was caught, the other continued toward Glendale and was soon recovered.
Charles Barkios, a fireman on the passenger train, suffered a severe fainting attack at the Mound House on Tuesday. He was taken to Virginia where his mother and brother arrived after telegraph messages. Four men had to restrain him while he was ill.
A cluttered Nevada residence on the south bank of the Truckee near the W T track shelters a trove of stolen goods linked to recent losses. Constable Upson and Wm Griggs face charges of petit larceny as ten claimants seek recovery of property, with potential testimony on the burglary. The Mulder case prompts city debate after a grand jury declines indictment, amid questions of extradition costs and creditors. Judge Rising orders a retrial of jurors due to a witness in the cage and missing members, with two indictments arising in a later appeal for E H W and Eastman for forgery and related offenses.
A 15 year old Indian boy known as Dick was fatally injured near the railroad round house when he fell under a locomotive while attempting to connect cars. His legs were severed at the knee and he died after being moved from Urquhart Hall to his home that night.
The Nye people fear the case to challenge horizontal reason in taxation, urging counties to subscribe pro rata to fund the appeal. Also noted are counterfeit $10 gold pieces circulating in Oregon Washington and likely reaching Nevada, described as excellent imitations readily passed as genuine.
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