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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1882
Page
1
The Cincinnati Commercial urges the Mississippi River Commission to consider building houses on MOUNDS above flood lines. It notes scenery along the river lacks numerous mounds, and artificial mounds could become damp, moist, unpleasant holes if levees fail, stressing flood defense risks.
The article recalls Thurlow Weed’s final exchange with a nurse as he neared death ending with the phrase very well that will do. It then reports the Standard Consolidated Mining Company declaring a regular 25 cent per share dividend and an extra 25 cent dividend payable on the 12th, noting this marks the third consecutive Christmas bonus to stockholders.
The Belmont Courier urges repeal of the Salary Law citing Nye county transfers of 10,459.85 from General Fund to Officers' Salary Fund last year. It questions whether the Sheriff, Clerk and other officers may have received more than this amount in county fees across prior years.
Influential New York citizens and businessmen are moving toward a plan to place telegraph lines under government post office control. The change would boost newspaper output, create jobs, and foster greater intelligence and culture nationwide.
The Idaho Avalanche notes T F Singiser won by a large majority to become the Territory's next Delegate in Congress. He is described as the first Republican elected from this Territory since its organization. The paper toys with redistricting ideas and cites local opposition figures.
In Washoe County reports claim certain gentlemen won seats in the Legislature on promises to push for the State Prison to Reno. The note adds a sardonic guess that the real aim was to relocate the Asylum to Carson City, implying political maneuvering behind the observed pledges.
The Carson Appeal criticizes Powning’s nomination as a grave mis take and suggests Connor or Mr. Davis as the next nominee. It asserts they shall not be defeated if the Jour Nal can prevent it.
Democratic congressmen agree that Democrats should block tariff actions this winter until they gain control of the House. The stance signals a strategy shift amid party power struggles and legislative timing considerations.
The Columbia South Carolina Register reports on Senator Mahone of Virginia as the subject of a denomination note or endorsement tied to political naming. The brief mentions Virginia connections and possible political naming actions.
Rev. John Hemphill argues the millennium will soon arrive, with Satan bound and sin erased. He cites Revelation, interprets figuratively, and predicts a thousand years of peace, universal language, and spiritual revival led from heaven. He urges listeners to act to hasten the era by aiding the weak and advancing Christ's cause.
Mr Burchard believes the current low rate of silver will not persist for a long period, cautioning that prices are unlikely to stay depressed for an extended duration.
Announcement notes a nearing completion of the southern transcontinental line linking San Francisco to New York via San Antonio Houston Galveston and New Orleans. The union of rails is near, with track laying due to finish by the 15th, and open travel expected January 1 1883.
The Eureka Sentinel reports a botanical oddity at Phenix mine on the 550 foot level. A pile of rocks hosts a four inch high bloom with a bluish gray buttercup shaped flower. Four tiny stems converge beneath the bloom as miners pass by. Green blades appear in crevices, and the plant has stayed fresh for a week.
The debt statement shows principal 1 899 724 015, interest 311 100 015, total 1 910 824 013. Cash in Treasury 297 867 173. Debt in cash 1 622 950 899. November decrease 5 534 142. Decrease since June 30 65 957 561. Available cash 287 967 173. Bonds to Pacific Railway Company principal 64 623 512, interest accrued 7 615 587, interest paid by U S 55 344 682. Interest due transportation services 25 409 850. Cash paid 5 percent net earnings 655 198. Balance of interest paid by United States 39 279 632.
Eureka telegrams report Governor-elect Adams has chosen Hon. Gev W Merrill as private secretary. Merrill, defeated for Attorney General by Republican W H Davenport, is expected to serve only for the legislative session, likely earning more than 2000 dollars fixed by his legal practice.
Mexico asserts ownership of a Texas region, arguing the area cost the country too much to return. The statement frames the dispute as a matter of national concession and territory.
To-day December 6 Venus will cross the sun in a rare transit seen from aerial observatories and by observers worldwide. The event, first observed in 1639, provides a key opportunity for celestial measurements and scientific data, attracting governments and watchers seeking precise astronomy.
Lander county reports delinquent taxes of 514231 dollars for the current year. Navajo shipments exceed a quarter of a million dollars since July. November bullion from the Navajo and Independence mines totals 87233 dollars. Mackay and Fair end Comstock work to focus on eastern state mines. Judge Seawell sentences O Levigne to eight years for the Ricard killing at Candelaria. Bodie leaders Pat Reddy and Judge Bennett set Carson offices as Capitol HQ. Hamilton residents optimistic on Eberhardt Aurora mining prospects. TurekaCon works repairs completed and new accumulator expected by the 7th. George Russell of Russell Bradley, Elko, reports acquiring blooded stock. two carloads arrive above town.
A letter dated Ottawa November 27 warns of a March tempest described as the greatest storm since colonial days. It predicts a tidal flood from the Gulf of Mexico south to New England, with all ships urged to seek safe harbors by March 5. A Toronto dispatch doubts Wiggin’s scientific authority.
Sunset Cox criticizes Carlisle and Randall for moving too soon to distribute offices as Speakership candidacies loom. He hints at his own run, noting New York holds more delegates than Pennsylvania and Kentucky combined.
The piece catalogs the season's dress trends including arabesques and soufacho jackets, royal blue shades, light winter underskirts with eider-down, long lace-pins and imported brooches, plus Jersey Lily influence, copper silk velvet outfits, and chic trims. It notes white felt bonnets, cushion sleeves, mixed silk worsted cloakings, shaggy fabrics, and new bridal fan alternatives, with velvet and floss silk embroidery details, pale pink silver and white gold pekins, and Shinn silks for young girls.
A Cincinnati dispatch reports at the Coliseum Theater during the fourth act of Bi Slocum Frayne in shooting the apple on Lucy Slocum carried by Miss Annie Von Behren the shot struck the head Miss Von Behren died in fifteen minutes Frayne was arrested and released on bail The audience believed the performer was only slightly hurt and the curtain fell amid a near panic The accused was reportedly engaged to the deceased.
An advertisement for Dr Price's treatise claims to help women with functional derangements and weakness. It invites readers to send three postage stamps to the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo New York. The text also notes the Appeal’s remarks about Carson people laughing at the idea of moving a prison, accusing a hollow reaction to a serious plan.
Rev James McCaul reports and vouches for a remarkable faith cure in Mar tintown Glengarry where Margaret Scott a 19 year old girl bedridden three years due to spinal congestion rose walked and joined in prayer breaking light sensitivity and improving daily after a church led vigil Independent witnesses from city confirm the event and the dramatic recovery noted by family and physicians.
The San Francisco Chronicle compares California manufacturing with other states. California produced 116,227,873 in 1880 from 5,885 establishments with 43,799 workers and 21,070,585 in wages. New York led with 1,080,638,696 in manufactured products.
The Enterprise publishes a tabulated list of all fourteen counties officers elect and their political complexion for the next January first. The table serves as a reference for those who will transact business with the incoming officials and is valuable for other reference purposes.
Senator Edmunds on Monday criticized the army measure noting broad dissatisfaction with Congress's recent actions across the country. He said the public mood reflected concern over wartime policy and legislative pace.
The piece surveys presidential ages at inauguration and death, noting four presidents who died in office and detailing ages of Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and others. It cites college backgrounds, highlights Grant as youngest at inauguration, and remarks on longevity trends and education among presidents. It also mentions Nevada state economy concerns and opposition to repealing the Bullion law.
The passage describes masculine jackets in cheviot fabrics featuring pointed fronts and large side pockets fastened with brandebourgs. They are worn over a white or colored serge vest, with a tour de gore neck opening, a Byron-style embroidered collar, a corded cravat beneath, and a central horseshoe scarf pin as a decorative touch.
A careful canvass of the Minneapolis Legislature elect indicates Windom will be re elected to the United States Senate.
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