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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1876
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes show a weekly Saturday publication detail with pricing 60 cents monthly and advance payment terms. Mentions delivery by carrier in Rome and a one year to six month option.
The bill introduced by Morrill of Vermont authorizes the Treasury to issue and sell bonds at up to four and a half percent interest to redeem United States notes. Bonds would be redeemable within thirty to forty years, with contracts after January 1, 1878 payable in gold or silver unless stated otherwise. National banks must hold a coin reserve increasing to three-fourths by October 1878.
The Maine Fish Commissioners report major gains for pisciculture with over seven hundred thousand salmon fry released in state rivers and one hundred thousand California salmon eggs hatched. Stocking includes the Penobscot Mattawamkeag Androscoggin Piscataquis Bonrbrook Sebeu Rangoly and Moosoluc lakes. Bass introduction noted as valuable to state lakes and ponds. In entertainment news Maurer of San Francisco court summoned over dress circle access dispute with a colored patron. Jubilee Singers controversy over seat pricing persists despite Ohio court ruling supporting theater manager. J Q C Lacan nominated for U S Senate by Mississippi Legislature Democrats.
Washington correspondent of the San Francisco Post relays rumors on United States Marshal Clapp’s resignation and successor Augustus Ash. He notes a Postmaster Winnie of Carson is under serious unverified accusation, likely a slander from an enemy, with a hoped full investigation to clear Winnie. The piece mentions Senator Clapp’s exit and Ash’s Virginia City ties.
ATG DEROT warns that the country is accumulating debt at a frightening pace. State, county, and municipal debts total about 1 931 870 617 dollars, averaging 100 million annually for five years. The public benefits are small while dishonest officials steal most funds, leaving honest citizens to pay.
Rumors say Oregon railroad system will be transferred to German bondholders as a step to merge with the Central Pacific. Delinquent interest payments years ago led to an agreement where bondholders took net receipts and were to cover deficits, with Ben Holladay failing to meet the shortfall. The roads are reportedly transferred to bondholders and to join the Central Pacific if a rail link between Oregon and the state is established.
The cluster of small mines between the Alpha and Yellow Jacket is being consolidated and subdivided. Part of the Yellow Jacket is to be added into three mines of 100,000 shares each. Within a 635 foot space there are nine mines with diverse management. union arrangements are nearly completed.
Dr Linderman the Mint director recommends establishing a Branch Mint in Indianapolis suggesting available government buildings. Alexander H H Stephens condition is unfavorable with severe cough and expectoration and attendants fear nonrecovery. The Consolidated Virginia declares a monthly dividend of 10 per share.
Readers are informed of a California Legislature push led by Senator Roach to modify the China treaty to curb Chinese immigration and address perceived labor and moral concerns. The piece notes expected Congress action and mentions Nevada alignment, with broader talk of increased rail travel and preparations for an upcoming Centennial Exhibition with more express trains and foreign visitor traffic.
The Iowa Senatorship shows a heated contest with Belknap active and drilling his men while Harlan remains secluded. Supporters claim a Belknap victory would benefit the country though Harlan has previously served as senator and been judged lacking.
The Virginia City branch of the Nevada Bank of San Francisco will be open next Monday January 10 in the former I Driscoll Co building at the corner of O and Taylor streets.
An exchange presents ten reasons to patronize home merchants, schools, and services. It urges residents to keep cash local, to support home banks, printers, and newspapers, and to invest in local merchants for stronger future opportunities and community pride.
In the paper a sketch details the Bonanza 2 claim on the Comstock lode. It notes 3,000 to 4,000 workers, fuel and timber needs, and mining costs. Consolidated Virginian has yielded 26,000,000 dollars with 15,000,000 unearned, dividends at 10 per share. Flood O’Brien Mackey own 66,000 of 108,000 shares. they hold 208,000 California shares and other mines. Production could reach 4,000,000 dollars monthly, rising to 6,000,000 later, with annual groan receipts of 72,000,000 and dividends of 43,000,000. The three men could become America’s wealth leaders within five years. Also, Monday’s House session debated amnesty. Blaine’s speech may aid Democrats in resisting the measure.
The Virginian Chronicle reports a Nevada federal office vacancy with no applicants. Senator Jonas House in Washington is described as a grand, ornate residence, while the National Executive Republican Committee plans to meet to consider hosts for the Republican Convention in Philadelphia.
An assessment of twenty conte per share is due February 8 on the Mint. The Fourd will list the Edin burg Company stock from Devil's Gate District early next week. Knicker broker Company annual meeting set for January 21. Dividends expected from Belcher Ophir and California despite Ira-related disruptions. Bullion yield to rise to old averages, with promising Adams Hill and Judson developments. Empire Mining Idaho levies 250 per share ($6,259) delinquent February 10. twelfth assessment, total over $300,000. Political remark urges reform and condemns ex Confederate officials. supports a constitutional amendment safeguarding public school funds from religious control. Geographical and historical notes on Zimbabwe diamond claim and Solomon’s temple link.
During this Congress a possible arrangement could let the Pacific Railroads repay the Treasury the interest the government failed to secure from grants. Railroads seek liquidation of this government claim before bond maturity to prevent stock devaluation. A fair adjustment is likely. Also noted is a satirical piece on a third term and rumors about milk in the caucus, denied by the Jom nal editor. The Republican Executive Committee meets in Washington to pick a site for the next National Convention. Carson Mint begins coining 1676 dated dimes.
A state petition argues against transferring U S Courts and Land Office from Carson City to Virginia City. It cites Carson City’s accessibility and hotels, lower costs, status as state capital with mint and land office, and better public records access. It warns removal harms Nevada’s interests and favors more evenly distributing federal buildings statewide.
A Constitutional Convention has sat in Denver for three weeks to draft a Colorado constitution for submission to voters. If adopted, Grant would proclaim Colorado admitted in time for the next presidential election. The body is 24 Republicans and 15 Democrats. The Territorial Legislature also met, likely its last. Colorado’s political history includes two constitutions, the first vetoed by President Johnson over a white suffrage clause.
An exhibit in the United States Government building will showcase anti Avian specimens prepared by Professors Baird and Henry, while the Agricultural Bureau displays fish prepared for commerce and large glass aquaria. The public display plans aquaria like those in Brighton and Naples, with aims to attract broader interest.
Friends of Charles Francis Adams have begun work for his nomination, circulating circular letters urging cooperation. Schurz, Bowles and other prominent figures join the movement to gain support for Adams in the upcoming election.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a self described candidate for a French assembly with vague details and garbled phrasing, lacking clear names, places, dates, or concrete outcomes. The source is too distorted to extract verifiable entities or a factual event.
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