Nevada asks for state wide data on mining and resources
The Nevada Attorney General launches a statewide survey via mailed letters seeking reliable, local data on mining, agriculture, irrigation, and timber for a consolidated resources report. Respondents are urged to estimate figures where exact data are unavailable, with no private interest disclosed. The effort aims to attract capital and inform future legislation. In other notes, Virginia City’s Hale & Norcross mine shows growing ore development and rising dividend prospects for 1883.
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Nevada
Alexander
Surface work under way on New York Silver Hill and Kossuth mines
The Virginia Chronicle notes preparatory surface work at the New York, Silver Hill, and Kossuth mines to resume development. These mines showed low grade ore on upper levels not fully explored and are controlled by Senator Jones who also holds the main interest in the Justice. Senator Stewart linked to Nevada and the Central Pacific Railroad pushed a bill on irrigation for the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys. A Patti cancer rumor circulates in New York but is denied by reliable sources. California Assessor reports 1887 taxable property near $900 million, about $900 per inhabitant or $4,500 per family. Carnot elected President of France yesterday.
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The
Virginia Chronicle
New York
Silver Hill
Kossuth
Jones
Stewart
Nevada
Central Pacific Railroad Company
West
San Francisco
Sacramento
San Joaquin
William
Patti
Wales
California
First Annual Report of the Interstate Commerce Commission
The first annual report to the Secretary of the Interior surveys the Act's scope and a historical view of U S transportation, noting common rail and water carrier practices, the difficulty of judging rate reasonableness, and the aim to preserve competition. The Commission finds general benefits from the law, modest amendments suggested, and questions on joint rates, publishing rate methods, and water transportation subject to the Act.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
President to focus Congress on tariff reduction in message
The New York Herald reports the President’s message to Congress will address only the tariff issue, noting its paramount importance to the country. For department affairs, he will refer Congress to the reports of Cabinet officers for the present.
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New York Herald
Washington
Congress
Seattle Becomes Terminal City for Three Railroads
Jubilant news from Seattle declares Union Pacific has secured running rights from Northern Pacific to reach the city via the switchback. Once finalized, Seattle will serve as terminus for three lines: Canadian, Northern, and Union Pacific, enhancing regional rail access and commerce.
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Seattle
Union Pacific
Northern Pacific
Northern
Washington dispatch predicts La mar confirmation likely
A Washington dispatch notes strong confidence that La mar will be confirmed on the 4th. Democrats are certain to back him with Stanford and Stewart voting in favor and opposing any Republican caucus effort to block the nomination.
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Washington
Lamar
Stanford
Stewart
President nominates three to high cabinet and court posts
The President yesterday sent to the Senate nominations for Lucius Q. C. Lamar as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, William F. Vilas as Secretary of the Interior, and Don M. Dickinson as Postmaster-General.
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Senate
Lucius Q. C. Lamar
Supreme Court of the United States
William F. Vilas
Secretary of the Interior
Don M. Dickingon
Republicans clash over Lamar confirmation stance
The Washington dispatches say Stanford and Stewart opposed caucus action by Republicans on Lamar's confirmation. The text notes a contrasting stance in Nevada from the previous year with a very different sentiment.
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Washington Dispatches
Stanford
Stewart
Lamar
Nevada
San Francisco Expects Democratic Convention Funds
San Francisco reports a total of $20,000 raised to cover all convention expenses and remains confident it can host the Democratic National Convention, expressing hopeful prospects for relocation to the city.
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San Francisco
Unjust Discrimination in Nevada Rail Rates Criticized
The Esmeralda News denounces railroad oppression in Nevada, blaming rail rogues for economic dullness. It cites higher fares to Keeler versus Candelaria, accuses the C and C BRB of county control attempts, and predicts a railroad ticket defeat at the next election.
Pullman Company Should Share In Rate Reductions
The San Francisco Chronicle notes that the Pullman company has not matching the recent tariff cuts. It complains that Pullman fares remain high for the service, despite shorter transit times, urging a fairer reduction to boost travel and support transportation growth.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Pullman Company
Treasury estimates for 1889 appropriations presented
The Secretary of the Treasury transmitted to Congress estimates of the appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889. The total estimated government expenses amount to $226,30,793, which is $1,334,999 more than last year's estimates and $16,899,406 more than the current year’s appropriations.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Billy Emerson Mistreated on California Visit
Billy Emerson, a noted minstrel, caused a disturbance in Coluso California during a troupe visit and was jailed after becoming obstreperous following the race event.
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Billy Emerson
Coluso
California
Elko County quoted as a clever method to eliminate an enemy
An Elko Independent piece quotes a questionable method to remove an enemy by luring him to Elko county and killing him, then presenting the case for review. It mentions a Arkansas hotel with rooms named after cities and states and includes humorous phrases about directing a visitor to places like New Orleans Minnesota Boston and Chicago.
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Elko
Elko County
Arkansas
New Orleans
Minnesota
Boston
Chicago
Prosperity seen in small delinquent tax list
The Enterprise notes a dramatic drop in Storey county delinquent taxes from over 50,000 last year to 623.42 this year, with most owed in Gold Hill and Virginia City. Property values rise as owners pay promptly, new homes rise, and population increases with activity across the Comstock.
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Jovman
Gold Hill
Virginia City
Storey County
Comstock
Pacific Coast
Succor
Charles
Woman Suffrage Leader Tells Tax Road Work Tale
Mrs. Clara L. Brewster, president of Linn county Kansas Woman Suffrage Association, recalls being pressed to work out her road tax as a schoolteacher. She notes the swift notice, the crowd that gathered, and her choice to send a substitute, likening it to historic battles.
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Clara L. Brewster
Linn County
Kansas
Woman Suffrage Association
Horace Greeley
Cleveland
The Sunflower Badge Signifies Woman Suffrage
The Kannas suffragists adopt a yellow sun flower badge as a symbol. They say the emblem follows civilization like a sunflower trails the wheel and plow. Massachusetts and Pennsylvania suffragists adopt the idea, with many white ribbon supporters joining the gold ribbon at their buttons.
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Kannas
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Soothing Syrup for Teething Cures Many Ailments
An old warning claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup calms a teething child, relieves pain and dysentery, regulates the stomach, soothes gums, reduces inflammation, and boosts energy. It lists 25 cents a bottle and availability from druggists worldwide, with a note on brushes at Hodgkinson & Co.
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Mra Winslow
United States
Regents Explain Health of University Near Cemeteries
Supt Dovey a Regent at the University refutes graveyard health fears raised in a Gazette interview. He notes prevailing winds from the northwest, graves distant about a quarter to a thousand feet, and soil conditions that resist gases. He urges no alarm for students and invites Reno's medical faculty to verify the claims.
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Supt
Dovey
Regenta
Gazette
Carson
Stewart
the Gazette
University
Reno
Washoe County
Board of Health
Nevada millionaires' charity questioned in Nevada bets
The Gazette notes Nevada mines have produced many millionaires yet state institutions hold only a single bequest of 35 000 for the Orphan's Home from late Senator Sharon, while the Carson Appeal cites John Mackay as having given over 50 000 to a public institution in Virginia City, a rare example of local philanthropy.
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Senator Sharon
Gazette
John Mackay
Virginia City
Carson
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France
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Kaemeralda
Carson & Colorado Railroad
Esmeralda News
Republican
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Keeler
Candelaria
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