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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1887
Page
1
The notice notes a subscription term at 60 cents per month with mail forwarding and delivery by carrier in Bono. It states the paper will be forwarded and mail sent unless payment is made in advance, reflecting a typical historical subscription arrangement.
The death of John Alexander Logan is reported as a sudden loss of a major American statesman and soldier. Logan, 61, was a Illinois native who served the Republican party and fought in the Civil War, leaving a lasting impact on the country. The article also includes the Bureau of Statistics fifth monthly export and import report for the current fiscal year ending November 30, 1886, with figures comparing 1886 to 1885 across five, eleven, and twelve month periods.
The United States Express Company adopts fire and burglar-proof safes bolted to its cars after a prior robbery. Messengers do not carry keys or combinations and cannot open the safes. Station agents unlock them at loading stations and lock them again before departure, preventing collusion with robbers and making forced entry impractical.
A quiet push targets a 25 percent sugar tariff reduction by Ways and Means. Morrison plans to introduce a February bill to enact the cut. Eastern refiners press for it while many Republicans oppose using revenue reduction via tariff changes.
Ashbel H. Sarney, an early Express founder in the United States, died in New York from a heart ailment. He served as president of Wells Fargo & Coexpress and United States Express and helped start the pony express from St. Joseph Missouri to San Francisco.
The Lick lenses reached San Jose on Sunday in a Pullman car named David Garrick, sent to Mount Hamilton under Captain Fraser who traveled from the East with them. Captain Floyd, President of the Lick Trust, also accompanied the expedition to the mountain.
It is thought that the Puritan may go over next Summer to race the English yachts on their native waters. Fortun ately, there is time enough to send the fastest of them to China, so that the classical excuse about the best English boat not being in the race can still be made available.
Four of the era's most prominent generals Grant Hancock McClellan and Logan have died within eighteen months marking a significant shift in military leadership and historical memory.
It is estimated that Mrs and Senator Stanford bought Christmas presents totaling $10,000 for the poor of Washington Albany New York and San Francisco. Mrs Holt's daughters consent to her marriage with Secretary Lamar and the union is expected this week.
Mr B G Northrop spoke at Torrington on Arbor Day tracing its Nebraska origins to Governor J Sterling Morton who proclaimed the inaugural date. He cited Nebraskas 709000 acres of planted trees and 605000000 young trees, with the movement spreading to Kansas Minnesota Michigan Ohio and other states.
Representative Springer says he will seek passage of an enabling act for the admission of Dakota Montana New Mexico and Washington Territories. He doubts committee action but will seek House substitution for a broader territorial bill. He argues admitting all at once would avoid party opposition due to equal political split.
Progress continues on the Golden Gate Park playground site with more than half the work done. The northern elevation near the playground is being moved into the low ground by carts and scrapers. The area in front of the new music stand is largely graded and a semi circular ridge with a pine wind break on the west is under construction. The New York Tribune’s Youngstown special notes General Logan’s last public speech was at a campfire on November 18 with an open carriage parade despite inclement weather and an evening ovation at the opera house showing strong local support.
The S. F. Post reports preparations for the great Sacramento inaugural ball. It vows the sight will thrill the patriotic heart as Governor Bartlett steps in with the Goddess of Liberty on his arm, dressed in an inexpensive gown described as dollar limit talle.
By Sunday night a consignment valued at 75000 dollars of bullion was shipped from Storey county to San Francisco for coinage. The Carson Tribune comments on the move as a favorable sign for the Democratic Mint Administration with a rhetorical cheer.
Sixty presidential postmaster commissions will expire in January 1887. Among the prominent offices listed are Monterey California Eureka Nevada East Portland Oregon and Ogden Utah.
Citizens of Port Townsend Washington Territory implement steps to remove all gambling houses and houses of prostitution from the town. The effort reflects a moral reform drive and local authority action to curb vice.
John A Logan died at 2 o clock yesterday afternoon after a brief, severe illness marked by brain complications. Physicians had warned of danger and the passing occurred quietly as his wife Mrs Logan and family kept vigil. Reports note a national sense of loss with condolences from leaders and the public. Funeral arrangements await Mrs Logans recovery and a congressional delegation visit. The Treasury Secretary reports Chinese certificate schemes and port smuggling to be investigated by the Hong Kong consul.
December 27 reports a vacancy in Illinois’ Senate after General Logan’s death. The likely winner will be a Republican, with Charles A. Farwell, Joseph G Cannon, Lewis E Payson, Thomas J Henderson, and Governor Oglesby named as possible candidates. The legislature elected in November is largely Republican and may appoint soon after Logan’s funeral.
The Blaine statement pays heartfelt tribute to General Logan describing him as fearless, energetic, and a powerful political and military figure. He recalls their long acquaintance since Logan entered Congress in 1866, denies any feud, and foresees full tributes to Logan’s character and services in time.
Senator Jones declines to discuss Nevada politics citing friendship with candidates and says no interference. He predicts a Republican win in Nevada and notes Nevada’s pivotal Senate influence. He endorses Hearst for Senate, praising his rise, ability, and potential to represent California well, while noting a short Pacific Coast legislative session through March 4.
The Virginis Chronicle condemns the Central Pacific railroad for nearly two decades of operation without a sizeable town along its line, noting Reno as a possible exception. It accuses the company of land grabs at extortionate rates that keep poor families from settling, branding the railroad as soulless and greed-driven.
A San Francisco letter from OnsvRvVEE, dated December 21 1886, argues against party caucuses in the Democratic Party. It cites Buckelew Hendricks and Massie Beck Graves and notes bolters in Oregon and Louisiana. The writer urges legislators to resist caucus coercion, defend independent judgment, and support education and public institutions.
The report notes abundant gane at the Sink of the Carson area with local observers citing strong yields and steady availability. No further details on quantity or dates are provided in the fragment.
In Washington a bill to aid workers forming cooperative associations is unveiled by Senator Leland Stanford. The proposal allows those with or without money to join and contribute labor or capital, offering perpetual life and legal existence for the cooperative. Stanford traces inspiration to California mining days where workers built shared projects.
The article debunks a rumor that all Nevada legislators offered John Mackay a senatorial bid. It warns such pledges would come from corrupt motives or anti Stewart factions. It notes Mackay declines due to wealth bias and emphasizes he would betray Stewart and supporters by running.
The Treasury Department began distributing $1 and $2 silver certificates in late 1928 with total issues of $6.3 million for $1 notes and $1.4 million for $2 notes. Distribution is limited by readiness of certificates and is carried out from the Treasury to localities nationwide, with amounts sometimes under $5,000, as the supply is not yet equal to demand.
A holiday feast at the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers in Dayton Ohio lists the bill of fare for the Christmas dinner. Items include oyster soup 700 gallons roast turkey 3200 pounds giblet dressing 80 gallons mashed potatoes 54 bushels cranberry sauce r barrels celery 200 dozen lima beans 300 pounds pichela 30 gallons bread 1000 pounds crackers 200 pounds butter 250 pounds cheese 300 pounds 1200 mince pies coffee 100 gallons oranges 450 dozen.
Road supervisor Douglas fills low spots on streets with gravel to ensure roads are in splendid condition come spring.
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