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Newspaper

Weekly Nevada State Journal

Location

Reno, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1892

Page

4

Revival of nightly storms and political notes from Carson City

The weekly from Pridzy's Daily Journal reports Gen Pawning returning from the State Capital. Weather cooled then moderated. Notables like Berator Westerfield, Geo Nixon, and Hon. G. Baezsit appear. Mentions Amity Lodge meeting, Verdi Dramatic Club, and a Virginia City saloon robbery. Also notes postmaster appointment, rail and telegraph operations, and upcoming elections and auctions.

Pawning Berator W. J. Westerfield Dayton Geo Nixon Caraon City Amity Lodge Mea. Vesplank Churchill County Carson

National Soldiers' Home life and facilities detailed

Correspondent from Manton Indiana describes the National Soldiers' Home system, noting seven homes led by ex officio officers, led by General Franklin. He portrays grounds, chapels, library, stores, band, and a Thanksgiving feast. The Dayton central home is the largest, with extensive amenities and hospital care for about 1000 members, many in hospitals.

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Publication of Constitutional Amendments, Attorney General Opinion

Attorney General James D Torreynon issues an exhaustive opinion to the State Board of Examiners on the constitutional amendments passed in the last legislative session. He holds the law on publication fully complied with, but notes the Constitution does not specify mode or officer, leaving the Legislature to provide means such as posting, circulars, or prints and funding.

James D Torreynon State Board of Examiners Purlich Attoraey General Nevada Stag Acad Clares Nevede Iasue Corst James D. Tornersox Gneral

A Curious Ex-Jeweler’s Diamond Tale and a Fatal End

In a Nevada town a famed ex-jeweler unveils a puzzling yellow stone defying quick ID. The scene spirals into a deadly outcome as the man’s reckoning ends after a chaotic courtroom style debate over constitutional amendments and publication rules.

Twins and triplets greet wife of Henry Travia in Idaho

All doing well, for the second time in three years, the wife of Henry Travia near Gibbinsville Idaho has given birth. The mother and children are healthy and happy. Travia and wife wed in Painted Post New York eleven years ago. They had a first child two years after marriage, then twins three years later, five girls in total, and three years ago another set of triplet girls. Most recently on November 15 a trio of infant boys joined the family.

Moeasta Wren Bonafield Nevada James B. Weaver Boomfield Mins Moone Dollie McCone New Orleans Henry _Travia Gibbinsville Idaho Travia Painted Post N. Y Praetor Sas Aretier Earth Mercury Venus Jupiter Saturn Manasere Boreas Titan Patna

Public exhibition derails man with knife scare

Prof Tyndall of Los Angeles dynotized Frank Steines at a Wednesday night event making him believe himself Jack the Ripper. The young man dashed through town with a knife, raved, was disarmed and escorted from the cataleptic fit.

Prof. Tyndall Los Angeles Frank Steines Jack the Ripper Steiner Ani Ceigh

Snow on ground will soak into soil and assure water

The Truckee Republican notes that snow on dry ground reduces runoff, so most moisture penetrates the soil. If ground remains unfrozen, the earth will absorb water, making a strong reservoir for spring and a plentiful next harvest. Mountain snow acts as a natural reservoir, but the earth is the larger one.

Rocky Row Ice Company Seeks Bridge, Ice Harvest Delayed

Martin Sullivan, president of Rocky Row Ice Company, oversees temporary structures to harvest the ice crop amid a cold snap. Ponds are frozen, ice four inches thick at noon, with temperatures ranging from five degrees below zero to twenty above. Carpenters work on a new bridge at Camp 2, while workers hope a predicted storm on the 8th brings work fighting the weather.

Foster

Question of brains on ballots and women’s roles noted

The Carston News comments on women suffrage and government roles, arguing brains decide elections. It cites a U S Treasury office appointment in progress with G M Lamberton of Lincoln Nebraska named for a deputy secretary post.

Carston News Scott Assiptant Treasury Wasentorom G. M. Lamberton Lincoln Neb Aseimont

Daily Journate Brevities Aged Reno items and odd notes

Saturday’s Daily Journate Brevities list a mix of local happenings. Mentions include entertainment at the Baptist Church, handloom trades at Lovelooks, Reno lodge events, and travel reports from Verdi to Secret Valley. Officials and residents are cited with scattered Ohio or Nevada references, and town names such as Reno Lovelocks Verdi and Muller's store appear amid varied snippets.

Marcus Freerick Alta California Senator Fair Sheriffaasle Alta Verdi Dramatic Club Delta Virginia City J. M. Sacford Sillwater Palace Hotel New Congregational Church Pinniger Belmont Courier Nevada Bevers Peach Bowl Monitor Valley Nye County Baptist Church Secret Valley Reno Verdi James Taylor Cheney Reno Lodge Saks Gooding San Francisco

Weather Foretells Warm December Then Deep Snow in January

Foster's 1892 forecast predicts warmth through December with a storm wave crossing the continent by mid month and heavy snow later in January. He emphasizes comet debates, meteors, and a new theory of geology and meteorology, arguing traditional science misreads celestial influences and that the moon's distance affects evaporation and climate.

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Four Gold Bill miner dies on Como Trail cold snap

A Gold Bill miner Sam Hast perished from the cold on the Como trail beyond Dayton. Gregory Meagher, who traveled with him, returned to camp and later word reached Dayton. Hast was found on the trail frozen, still gripping horse reins, while Meagher suffered exposure but survived.

Como Trail Como Dayton Sam Hast Gregory Meagher Meagher Bune Hunt Gold Bill Mires Como Range Mesgher Preas Hont Sam Sem Waa Horace Menziser Nerva Steterdey Ucroing King Meng

Encouraging Reports From Aurora Strike Progress

Reports from Aurora indicate the Jansetts strike is steadily improving though criticism is voiced over English funding. John Neidy writes that the tunvetta lancel extends 145 feet without a break and widens to 51 feet. The opened ore body runs 440 feet via tunnel and shaft with multiple shafts down 60 to 100 feet. Ledge thickness ranges from 6 to 63 feet as westward expansion continues.

Aurora Jansetts Frank Neal John Neidy Neidy Martinez Mastines Regjetie Ose

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