20 Jan 1877
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1877
Page
1
Government appointees endorse the Nicaragua route for a Atlantic Pacific ship canal, estimating costs at 100 million dollars. The project, a vast enterprise, needs foreign cooperation beyond the United States, with Britain and France highlighted as key potential supporters.
A Eastern newspaper recounts a mighty snow storm that struck last week, reaching from the Gulf States to the Great Lakes and from the Rockies to the Atlantic. It began in Louisiana Sunday night, moved north at 27 to 30 mph, and left deep snow along its path. The center was about 500 miles east of the Atlantic coast, making it a national storm affecting many states. Major Mendall presents Sierra water supply plans, surveying four sources and favoring Blue Lake near Iona. Gen. Thomas H. Williams of Nevada delivered a Centennial address in Philadelphia, now issued in pamphlet form. The Stock Exchange praises Nevada’s economic, mineral, moral, and agricultural vigor.
A furnace at the Eureka Consalidated mine was started on the 80. On the 6th level 8 foot of fine ore has been struck with favorable prospects on that level. Shares had been depressed all year selling from 8 to 12, never above 17. In past two weeks, aided by favorable reports, stock rose from 14 to 16 yesterday with notable activity.
Tam Reno Jounvat urges passage of the freight and fare bill pushed by O H Grey. A taunting line warns Stanford to pay up or face danger. Garson is accused of blackmailing, while a rumor notes The Plodhs Record will move from Pioche to Ward district.
Tas Prospect Mining Company levies an assessment of 250 per share with February 01 delinquency. The idosk is selling at Sb0.
The article chronicles debates on presidential succession rules if results are delayed, notes Archiving figures on Benton the horse and its price, mentions damages from a New York depot roof collapse, and reports political tensions in Louisiana, California, and Washington with references to public meetings, legislation, and weather.
The Sacramento Jockey Club met on the 12th to adopt a program for the spring meet starting April 14. A $5,000 purse was set for a four mile repeat race at Agricultural Park on May 10 with $2,760 to the winner, $1,000 to the second, $701 to the third, and $500 to the fourth. Owners of top thoroughbreds are expected to enter seven to twelve animals. The event aims to attract large crowds given Sacramento’s fast track and central rail and boat access. O Green, Robert Beck, and H M Hernard were named to arrange further details and report on the four mile race.
The text describes Mr Gradatone, a beloved English figure near Hawardoy, famed for plain living and public generosity. It notes his moderate drinking, occasional speeches, and rustic woodcutting, which reveal a cheerful host and patron of local improvements. His open park and approachable manner endear him to farmers despite some grumbling over contract clauses.
From the Enterprise weekly report the Gem stock outlook is more encouraging than depressed. Preparation work to raise ore hoisting capacity to 2000 tons daily proceeds rapidly while shafts and drifts support continued development.
The Enterprise laments hard times in Virginia with widespread destitution and rising poverty while noting a few seeking work to support families. It also discusses Elko County's future, stressing mineral wealth, farming potential, and calls for practical development and self sufficiency.
Chas W Elliott praised Puritan women in Bouton for following husbands into wilderness. They faced dangers, endured privations, and supported pioneer's life without luxuries. Men were dandies then and marriages were by contract under parental consent rules.
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