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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1884
Page
1
Weekly Nevada State Journal announces Saturday morning publication by C Powning publisher and proprietor. Terms of subscription are one year by mail rates to be prepaid. Carrier delivery in Reno set at zero cents per month with no mail forwarding unless prepaid.
The Philadelphia Times urges Congress to revise presidential elections with two amendments. It favors a six year term for President and Vice President with no immediate re election, and direct popular voting for President and Vice President in which the top vote getter wins. It notes historical context from 1876 and argues the electoral college is a relic tied to slavery and should be abolished in time. It adds critique of current Congress and observes potential consequences of a direct popular vote system.
The Carson Index notes Ormsby county collected fees by officers totaling 5505.33 in 1883 while treasury salaries paid amounted to 13658.02, leaving a gap of 8152.69. The county had never before paid less than 15,000 in salaries and fees, and now saves 7000 to 10000 annually.
Francis W. Rockell, Republican, is elected to Congress from Massachusetts eighteenth district to succeed Governor Boobinson.
The San Francisco Chronicle entered its twentieth year, affirmed by peers as without a rival on the Pacific Coast. The century old ideal of founders to make it America’s leading Pacific newspaper remains the guiding aim, with enterprise and growth noted by contemporaries.
Beecher delivered a long-promised lecture on the Circuit of the Continent at Brooklyn Academy. He praised the Northern Pacific railroad and its territory while lamenting California’s mild climate as hindering farms and wheat. He spoke on Chinese labor and predicted laws excluding Chinese workers would end within five years. He mused that if young, he would settle in Washington Territory, calling it the Italy of America.
The Philadelphia Press reports Northern Pacific directors meet tomorrow with key business on the agenda. The completion of the line to Tacoma is favored as the western terminus. Tacoma’s rising status and the company’s San Francisco shops are noted, plus plans for Tacoma Yokohama steamers. President election and possible choice of Oakes or Robert Hart are anticipated.
Secretary Chandler told the Senate that 92 vessels were on the naval register in November 1883. Of these, 20 were bought before the Rebellion, 31 during the war, and 41 after. The original coat of the 92 vessels was $40,706,612 with repairs at $41,200,822, totaling $31,997,425. Repairs exceeded the original by $402,209.
The Hawaiian treaty abrogation bill by Senator Gibson of Louisiana is expected to pass immediately after the final action on the Mexican treaty. Senators who previously supported the Hawaiian treaty show lukewarm support now.
A provocative note from Austin Reveille argues Washoe County officers were paid 18 928 in salaries and 11 033 in fees last year. It questions why a salary law is needed, noting that without such a law the county would not have received the 11 033 and would still owe 18 928.
The Senate Committee on Pensions directs a favorable report on a bill granting pensions to all survivors of the Mexican War and the wars with the Creeks and Seminoles or Black Hawk.
A petition circulating in Eastern Washington asks the President to appoint James N. Glover of Spokane Falls as Governor of Washington Territory. The effort is widely signed and gaining momentum across the region.
Nearly all prominent Democrats back a single convention strategy proposing that the judge and a congressman be nominated at the presidential convention, uniting party factions around this approach.
The measure appropriating 1,000,000 dollars for the Mississippi River received final approval in the House, with 216 yeas and 64 nays. The vote tally and approval restore funding for the river project as outlined in the bill.
The Nevada Transcript reprints a San Francisco expert urging drift mining as hydraulic bans bite. He predicts Nevada City will gain drift workers within a year, while quartz mines thrive. citizens hope for reversal, but fear broader harm if upheld. Cortical resilience shown by county mountaineers amid upheaval.
The plan calls for a tariff bill ready for Ways and Means. Morrison aims a fairer measure with limited cuts, likely no more than ten percent. Sugar interests push for a one cent per pound duty and abolition of the polariscope. Senate action on the Mexican treaty will shape items, possibly affecting sugar duties for Louisiana and imports from Mexico and Britain.
A leading Federal official from Georgia says work has proceeded for weeks in the South to secure delegates favorable to Gen Sherman’s nomination, but politicians distrust his administration under John Sherman who would head either the State or Treasury Department, despite Sherman’s popularity with Republican voters in the region.
The piece argues Democrats should be cautious about seizing the political initiative. It notes Republicans fixed June 34 as their convention date in Chicago, while Democrats, buoyed by a strong House majority, may delay beyond May. It analyzes past election factors, regional shifts, and the uncertain path ahead for tariff, prohibition, and other issues as Congress debates crucial questions.
Fragmentary political commentary notes urgency in advancing congressional work before a looming deadline. The piece argues delaying leadership to avoid premature action, suggesting May as a potential accelerator, while warning against rushing the democratic process.
From Logan Utah a correspondent reports a fatal accident at Egin Idaho where a newly married couple sitting with the bride's parents were struck by a pistol discharged by the bride's ten year old brother. The bullet entered Parker's forehead and he died instantly. the jury labeled it accidental death. The groom was Thomas G Parker and his wife a Miss Smith, both highly esteemed.
The Alaska debate in Congress is timely argues the S F Chronicle. Alaska now covers about 60 000 square miles and has a population near 40 000 with settlers arriving as mineral timber and fur wealth develops. Until a government is formed laws on land use fail and protection has been sparse, hindering property rights and development. The piece cites Seward predicting Alaska would prove a wise purchase and urges equal footing with other territories to spur work and resource exploitation.
The glow grows stronger with a cloudless sky as the horizon and zenith glow crimson and pink. Observers note roseate reflections on distant peaks and wonder whether volcanic atoms from Earth or comets caused the phenomenon. The Alaska volcano idea is discussed as a possible source.
A brief verse reflects two circles of friends separated by death as Que crosses the river. The living circle narrows as loved ones join the departed, and heaven promises one united circle where the earthly ties are rejoined.
A lyrical piece describes a sunset scene at bars beside hills with a tender brown eyed woman. The narrator notes her sweet breath and contented gaze as sunlight shines on her hair, creating a tranquil rural mood.
The piece argues railways control government power by luring leaders from public office to corporate roles. It cites judges such as Sanderson and Dillon and politicians like Gordon Sherman and Payne, noting salaries and corruption risks. It warns of bids to raise salaries to corporate levels, threatening democratic governance.
The text argues Governor William A. Newell should be reappointed as Governor of Washington Territory. It notes broad public satisfaction and strong endorsement for his reappointment and warns that removing him could jeopardize the suffrage movement, which he has supported.
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