22 Jan 1876
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1876
Page
1
Notice states that weekly municipal services or newspaper delivery will not be forwarded by mail unless payment is made in advance. It warns residents to settle dues to continue receipt and avoid service interruption. The notice emphasizes compliance and timely payments.
A wartime era letter critiques Blaine and Hill, praising the Republican party’s legacy and urging integrity in government. It argues the country seeks honest governance and warns against treason and corruption, urging Blaine to focus on purifying public service and enforcing accountability.
The Postmaster General authorizes a dead letter office auction in Washington starting tomorrow. The catalogue lists 8600 many items sent through the mails and unclaimed, including books music paper engravings jewelry neckties baby clothes scarves violins strings scissors knives shoo brushes stockings corn cutters scythes stones toothpicks charms shoes gloves fumigators night caps and more. Large sums of money are involved with registered letters lacking traceable sender or address.
James W. Crawtorp, superintendent of the Carson Mint, and General Lagrange of the San Francisco Mint are instructed to proceed to Philadelphia soon to meet there on February the Sth with certain nasay commissioners.
The committee backs lowering minister salaries at Britain Russia France and Germany from 17100 to 12000 and from 12000 to 10000 for Spain Austria China and Brazil. It also proposes abolishing missions in Switzerland Denmark Greece Jatavia Ecuador the Hawaiian Islands Haiti Paraguay Uruguay Ventuola and Liveria due to lack of representatives or necessity. The move aims to reduce expenses and lighten taxes.
Des Moines dispatch reports Governor Samuel J. Kirkwood of Iowa is declared the Republican nominee for United States Senator by the legislature's Republican members. The June convention favored his elevation, with Lt. Governor Newhall chosen to fill higher offices. Kirkwood, once War Governor, previously served in the Senate by appointment and won a large governorship majority of 93,745. He is described as a skilled debater and fluent speaker.
Cornucopia locals, the Cornucopians, discuss forming a new county about ninety miles away from the current county. Elko County lies along the central latitude, with rich grazing, agriculture, and mines in the north, and a winter isolation by heavy drifts. The hoped seat would be at Cornucopia, with development possibly bringing population next summer.
The article explains a new postal treaty effective January 1 with rates for letters cards newspapers and printed matter covering Europe Asia and Africa including the United States. It contrasts U S rates with Mexico and notes Gov Ports of Montana opposing territorial subsidies for railroad expansion and warning against debt while Montana prospers without new subsidies.
A playful local note describes shifting weather as yesterday repeats and snow melt appears fast, using whimsical phrases to capture quick changes and a sense of impermanence. The piece reads like a diary entry on changing conditions and the strain of persistent cold.
With 300 pupils and 60 to 90 pupils per teacher, facilities are overtaxed. The sentence notes overcrowded teachers and some children seated on platforms. Officials urge a $20,000 bond authorizing legislature to fund a substantial, lasting school edifice, preferring temporary structures only if no long term plan exists.
King A Project managers Flood and O'Brien announce pooling mines Virginia and California to supply May output for the Centennial exhibit. A working force will extract ore worth 3100000 dollars, with Sharon mills aiding reduction. In June 15 cars carrying ten tons each will ship 150 tons of solid silver bricks to Philadelphia.
The Union Republican National Convention for President and Vice President will meet in Cincinnati on Wednesday June 14 1876 at noon. Delegates: twice the number of Senators and Representatives plus two from each organized territory and the District of Columbia. The invitation calls all Republican electors and voters opposed to sectional issues to attend and support fiscal honesty constitutional rights and national unity in this centennial year. Signed EB. D. Morean Chairman Republican National Committee W. Cuampen Secretary
The National Republican Executive Committee met in Washington and resolved to call the National Convention to assemble in Cincinnati on Wednesday June 1 1876 to nominate candidates for President and Vice President. Five months remain to elect delegates and bring them to the convention site.
A long standing Astor family tradition deposits one hundred thousand dollars plus interest in a bank at a child’s birth. The fund is to be released when the child reaches adulthood, a custom the text suggests should be adopted by well regulated families.
M Borowsky formerly of Truskee and Reno has been sentenced for appropriating funds as Eureka county Public Administrator. Fined $2,000 or 1000 days in jail. Judge noted harsh maximum, compared to a later embezzlement case, and ordered custody until transport to jail. Public sympathy for his dependents noted amid debate on federal patronage dangers and constitutional term limits.
The Virginia Chronicle hails a vast silver boom as ore from Consolidated Virginia, Gould & Curry, and Ophir mines promises immense output. Analysts forecast daily hoisting of 800 tons with potential bullion yields reaching 5 million dollars, as new shafts and mills come online by next May.
San Francisco owns 995 sea going vessels of all classes with a combined capacity of 172 298 tons. Of these, 804 ships with a capacity of 86 718 tons were built on this coast.
Mining notes describe Segregated Cale Davis planning machinery and prospecting for North Monumental Gold and Silver Mining Co with 86,000,000 capital. Directors listed. Talks of drift in Hale Norcross, connections to Savage 2100 foot level, Bost Belcher retimbering, consolidation of Gold Hill mines, three 100,000 wh area loci. Hoisting at Ophir and Nevada Winfield mills to start. Caves damage anticipated. dividend prospects noted. Grass Valley railroad progress and first iron horse arrival celebrated by locals.
Tax National Temperance Bocisty issues call for an International Temperance Conference in Philadelphia on June 13 to discuss temperance reform across scientific, social, moral, religious, and national life and invite international representatives to deliberations.
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