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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1883
Page
1
Publisher C Powning notes weekly edition details with pricing for subscriptions by rail and carrier in Reno. Terms include one year by rail at 250 dollars, six months at 125 dollars, carrier delivery 50 cents per month, and no mail forwarding without prepaid advance.
The Currency Reform conference closes sessions with an address declaring monopolistic influence harms liberty and outlines principles: national currency, public debt payment, postal telegraph, restricted railroads, tax equity, public domain retention for settlers, prudent public spending, civil service under public control, and ballot parity with penalties for vote buying. Mentions authorities from Franklin to Nimmo and notes Nevada bullion tax debates and a proposed rate-cut bill for Central Pacific.
The article notes that across state government only three natives remain among Nevada’s state officers including executive, judiciary, Senate, Assembly and attaches. It lists two U S Senators born outside the state Jones Welsh and Fair Irish, Representative Cassidy born in Kentucky, plus a Eureka Sentinel correspondent seeking support on the railroad issue and a 1841 Postmaster appointment record of Readfield Missouri held by Postmaster-General Howe, who was removed by President Tyler.
A proposed Legislature resolution urges Senator Fair to go to Washington or tender his resignation. The Eureka Grand Jury has ignored the bill of indictment against George J. Beck for the killing of James E. Ander een.
The Silver State discusses a proposed law banning freight rates over six cents per ton mile and questions its effect on Humboldt County. It notes current rates for wheat, potatoes, and cattle from Lovelock and Winnemucca to California and warns that rate equalization could push higher margins onto soil and mineral products. The paper cannot forecast exact impacts on agriculture, stock raising, or mining but invites informed discussion.
The Gazette opposes the bill creating a State Board of Equalization and reprints objections to county boards handling the duty. It argues the state loses thousands due to absence of a state board and that a $10,000 per mile Central Pacific rate would add taxable property for public needs, benefiting the state despite potential county losses.
F A Bee Chinese Vice Consul says Chinese in San Francisco plan large scale emigration from Chinatown to suburbs. Negotiations on University Mound property five miles from City Hall and other suburban sites. They cite nonresident landlords, old rents, expiring leases, and desire for lower gas water costs. 10,000 Chinese leave since August. Chinatown to be less crowded.
A German farmer August Dissental died in the Emigrant boarding House in New York on the day he planned to travel to his brother in the West. His body was buried in Potter's Field at Weehawken. Exhumation revealed over $2,000 concealed in his undershirt.
Col Tom Patterson owns a remarkable coon skin coat famed for its value and beauty. It uses eighty skins, said to have been gathered by Patterson’s uncle in Missouri with Daniel Boone’s rifle. The coat supposedly bears a glossy brown patina and drew admiration from connoisseurs.
A Nevada controversy challenges J B Dodge’s 1882 wheat tally of 49 000 bushels. County reports show Nevada produced 307 986 bushels with Elko Eureka Humboldt and others contributing. The Silver State argues Dodge’s figures are false and cites Winnemucca Mills and Lovelock shipments as evidence of larger output.
A reader notes recurring talks of changing borders with Utah, Nevada, California, and Idaho. The piece discusses California unlikely to cede land east of the Sierra Nevada, Idaho’s reluctance to join Nevada, and Nevada’s stance toward Idaho. It cites the Silver City Avalanche praising Idaho’s finances and population growth and predicting Idaho may become a state soon while Nevada shows no desire to coerce Idaho.
It is announced that once the Denver and Rio Grande reaches Salt Lake City, the Pennsylvania Burling ton Rio Grande and Central Pacific will cooperate on through traffic. The plan creates a main line from San Francisco to New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington with no mergers. Denver and Salt Lake gain by becoming main line hubs and most passengers will pass through.
A Pennsylvania man holds almanacs dating to 1791 while English comic papers discuss interviewing him to borrow or learn the jokes from those annual pamphlets. The excerpt also includes quips about Wilde, a probate judge exchange, and a weather reflecting goat sign symbolism.
Senator Allison’s political allies in Iowa celebrate Windom’s loss. They believe no formidable Presidential candidate remains for the Republicans west of the Mississippi aside from the Dubuque aspirant.
The Che 8. F. Bulletin notes dissatisfactions with the five-cent nickel design in circulation for years. A new die was authorized by Congress about a year ago, directed by A. L. Snowdon of the Philadelphia Mint. Over 100,000 new coins were minted on February 1, not yet reaching San Francisco, with representations appearing in the New York Sun. The coin is larger and thinner, 75 percent copper and 25 percent nickel, bearing a large V and a wreath with United States of America and E Pluribus Unum. It may not be an improvement, resembling the half eagle and evoking lager-beer signage, sparking debate over aligning minting with San Francisco as well as Philadelphia.
The Idaho Mining Company declares its regular monthly dividend of one dollar per share, marking the 164th. It notes no continent has paid as many regular dividends. The Eureka and Palisade Railroad reports 1882 net profits of 143310 20 and the Ruby Hill Railroad profits of 33836 26.
The Grand Jury met at 10 to investigate the train robbery case. They reported true bills against Hawley Francis Earl Anderson and Nay, with two indictments per robber. Bail set at 8000 each, warrants issued, adjournment to February 19. Detectives Deal Thacker Deputy Polk and Messenger Ross testified. Nay may be moved to Elko soon. Hawley wounded rests. Ross improving.
The Carson Appeal argues against Nevada printing statutes in state hands, urging use of local skilled labor and stereotyping facilities, criticizing San Francisco cheap labor, and urging support for Nevada industry amid tax and relief costs. It contrasts with union wage norms and urges policy protecting local printers and counties’ budgets.
In the Senate yesterday the Smyth bill faced defeat as two rival routes emerged. The Denver & Rio Grande plans a through line from Salt Lake to San Francisco, with surveys done and mountain passes secured, promising Nevada relief and a potential shift in state fortunes.
The Pacific Rural Press notes rising beef prices drive experimental cattle shipments from New Mexico. Tisher and Fowler, cattle dealers, have sent 400 head to San Francisco, bought from Chihuahua's governor. They claim no bulling or harmful competition. if profitable, the venture may continue.
The Winnemucca Silver State argues that those favoring continued railroad expansion and fair profit margins concede there is insufficient travel in the state to justify four cents per mile for passenger transport. It notes only perhaps the Central Pacific could sustain such rates with substantial through traffic.
The Genoa Courier lauds legislators choice of Frank Bell as State Prison Warden. It expresses confidence in his fitness to handle emergencies and perform duties faithfully and wisely, while noting modest scrutiny of initial moves.
The item questions reservation locations and tribal names, asking why Indians are starving and not on reservations, and whether the tribes are those prone to spring war paths. It notes Nevada Senator Fair’s alleged neglect and references a Washington Republican listing rewards for government positions and a drug ad for Dr. Pierce’s Pills.
Advert says Parker's Ginger Tonic cures many diseases and claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup calms restless nights and crying infants. It touts safety and pleasant taste, promoted by a famed physician, priced at 25 cents a bottle.
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