Governor Colcord's 1895 Nevada message reviewed
The second biennial message of Governor RB Colcord covers state finances and policy. It notes a cash basis government, reduced state debt since 1894, and requested property tax equalization. It critiques accounting practices, praises schools and institutions, and urges amendments to election and taxation laws while announcing his resignation from office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RB. K. Colcord
Bork- Nation
Daves
Colcord
United States
Nevada
Dsio
State Board of Assessors
California
Department of Agriculture of
Washington
Surveyor General
State University
Asylum For
State Library
State Board of Agriculture
Board of Health
Board of Pardons
Election of Senators Across States Featured in Legislature
The Montana Legislature elected Thomas H. Carter for the long term and Lee Mantle for the short term, ruling the governor had no power to appoint when the legislature fails to elect. Colorado re elected Edward O. Walcott despite women’s protests. Nebraska chose John M Thurston to succeed Charles Manderbut. Michigan elected James McMillan to succeed himself as March term ends, Burrowes to fill Stockbridge death vacancy. Idaho shows two Republicans Shoup and Sweat and one Populist Claggett amid shifting votes and regional loyalties.
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Montana
Thomas H. Carter
United States
Lee Mantle
Mantle
Senate
Washington
Wyoming
Colorado
Edward O. Walcott
Wolcott
Neutrarka
John M.thurston
Union Puacific Railroad Company
Charles ¥. Mandergot
Blaret
Iu Alichizgau
James McSlillan
Nevada
Debate Over Nicaragua Canal Subsidy Bill in Congress
A subsidy bill of 100 million dollars to aid the Nicaragua canal is under Congress review. The canal company seeks 20 million for an equity stake and reimbursement of route surveying as part of a US partnership. Senator Stewart criticizes private funding and favors government ownership and operation.
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Congress
Nicaragua Canal
Canal Company
United States
Washington
Atlantic
Pacific
Pavlidle
Stewart
Flo
Senator Stewart
Regents Meeting Emphasizes State University Support
The Board of Regents of the State University met with legislators from multiple counties to discuss improvements. The gathering affirmed the University as a state institution funded by the state, praising its educational standards and notable programs in commerce and mining. Leaders urged continued liberal appropriations to educate Nevada youth and sustain state enterprise.
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Board of Regents
The
State University
Josa
Stet Prising
Death of a Veteran Journalist and Other Local News
Bleeding through the report, a Baldwin Hotel staffer Cohen is named in a private conviction. A major insurance case sees a benevolent order’s right to deny benefits for suicide argued by Judge Ludwig, with an appeal forthcoming. Other items cover a Napa asylum death by self harm, a San Francisco fruit growers convention, U.S. district court actions in strike trials, a railroad wreck near Ione, and injuries to passengers including state mineralogist William Irelan Jr. The wrap includes various regional incidents from January.
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Mitwacker
Wig
Ludwig
Ois
Theresa Ruggaber
Knights of Pythias
August Ruggaber
Board of Control
Ruggeber
Big
Supreme Court
Afreuggaber
San Francisco
Fruit Association of California
State Board of Horticulture
Sutter Street
Lo O'Vlowk
John Cassidy
John Mayne
United States District Court
Valentine McClatchy
Sacramento Bee
McClatchy
CO. C. Howell
Compton
Citizen’s Association
A. BK. A
Knox
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Stockton
Ione
Guage Road
William Irelan Jr
Galton
Louis Cohen
Baldwin Hotel
Flooded Mines Entomb Miners Rescue Efforts Ongoing
Relays of workers labored through the night at a North Staffordshire coal pit after a flood from old workings. About 150 miners and boys were saved. 120 remain trapped, with 20 believed drowned. Cold conditions persist as pumps fight rising water and timber debris blocks the shaft. Families endure heartache while rescuers drill and clear timber to reach caved galleries.
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Lospon
North Staffordshire
Resignation of Casimir-Perier Shocks French Politics
London dispatch reports President Casimir-Perier's resignation sparks a European focus on France with Brisson reportedly favored to succeed. Paris officials and stock markets react as ministers meet, rumors of parliamentary dissolution swirl, and shifts in support among deputies emerge amid a tense political crisis.
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London
Casimir Perier
France
Duke of Orleans
Stowe House
Dover
Belgium
Standard
Paris
M. Casimir-Perier
M. Brisson
Dupuy
Fevier
M. Marago
Cavaignac
Europe
Vienna
Socialist Group of Deputies
Ministry of the Interior
Chamber of Deputies
Premier Dupuy
M Dupuy
Senate
Stock Exchange
Casimir- Perier
Bordeau
M. Gerault-Richard
Chamber
M. Casimir-Perier Wan
National Assembly
Republic
Tremain
Castmin Porier
M. Floquet
M. Henri Brisson
M. Waldeck-Rosseau
Brisson
Loubet
Challemel-Lacour
Wells Fargo bullion report and 1894 state totals
Wells Fargo & Co releases annual bullion production for 1894 totaling 105,114,489 dollars with gold 45,892,608, silver 28,721,210, copper 276,204, and lead 220,513. State breakdowns show California 414,188,592 and Montana 30,250,000 among others. The article notes year over year changes and copper and other metals’ long-term totals since 1879. It also covers the death of Mrs. Catherine Updike and brief local notices including prison wardens elections and county clerk race developments.
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Wells, Fargo & Co
Pacific Coast
Wssee Eee
California
Nevada
Oregon
Washington
Alaska
Idaho
Montana
Utah
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Dakota
Texas
Wyoming
British Columbia
Wella, Fargo & Co
United States
Express Company
Butte Montana Explosion Kills Dozens in Warehouse Blaze
A massive powder explosion at Butte Hardware Company warehouse in Montana killed many firemen and civilians, with subsequent blasts and widespread destruction. The disaster left dozens dead or injured, shattered buildings, and prompted emergency aid from state authorities. Several shops and depots were ruined, and Wheatland California suffered partial destruction from the same weekend.
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Butte Hardware Company
Butte City
Montana
Kenyon-Cornell Mercantile Company
Parden Drug Company
Seblitz Brewing Company
Electric Light Works
Great Northern
FOR SALE BY WM. PINNIGER
Classified notice states items listed for sale by WM. Pinniger. The readable fragment notes a sale arrangement and the seller’s name, cautioning readers to inquire for details.
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WM. Pinniger
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Nevada State Journal
Plano
Ill
Crown Point
Ind
Yuk Spare University
Brooklyn
Suicide Ancels Insurance
A&a
Quincy
Napa Agyliun
Nara
W. H. Greves
Insane Asylum
Greves
New York
Quaimney
Plimas County
Victoria
B. C
Ambryu Island
New Hebredes
Pennsylvania
di Orry
Brooxtyx
Fifth Avenue
J. J. Owens
San Jose Aetury
James Bain
Cohen
Denver
Senate Finance Committee
Senators
Helena
T. H. Carter
Boise Crry
Gary Sweet
Shoup
Pattison
Maryer
Peape EL Pai
Democratic City Convention
Blaine
Truxton Beale
Hattie Blaine
Besso
Castntr-Perier
Bprench Oisir
Casimir-Perier
Catherine Updike
F.C. Updike
New Jersey
Fulton
Hudson
Haley
Curry
Gama
Butte
Weiseburn
Helens
Anaconda Mining Company
Gold Hill
Fountain House
Wheatland
Central
Gem
Teh
Vomah
Eich Wredin
Coconas
Cocona Company
San Friscisco
Flat
EL Vyner
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