27 Jan 1877
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1877
Page
1
A garbled imprint notes the Nevada State Journal and distributor details, with a price of 60 cents per month and no mail forwarding unless paid for, indicating subscription and delivery terms reflected in the early 20th century newspaper notice style.
The Senate and House committees will count electoral votes under a plan that makes the Senate president's role ministerial. If only one set of returns is present, objections require concurrent support of both Houses. If two sets exist, a fifteen-member commission decides, with finality only if both Houses approve. News outlets dispute the plan as revolutionary or dangerous.
A dainty sop from Carson via the Legislature’s Speaker aims to block Reno prison funding by trading it for the House of Refuge. The piece argues the House of Refuge should be at the State Capitol and questions Carey’s motives. It urges Reno to receive completion funds and warns against diverting funds for other uses. Public opinion backs completing the Reno prison to protect the state’s best interests.
A counsel reports Peter Larkin confessed to killing Daniel Corcoran, describing every circumstance to justify his defense. The publication notes relief that an innocent man might not have suffered for the act.
In eighteen years England spent nearly a thousand million dollars on the navy and about 110 million on ocean mail steamers. Over 400 ships afloat could be called into government service during wartime, underscoring vast wartime readiness and expenditure.
State Board seeks full filing of tariffs for Central Pacific routes. Central Pacific Railroad argues state laws clash with federal limits on interstate commerce and cites provisions of 1862 and later acts. Case could redefine state versus federal control and impact California revenue burdens.
The May observance marks fifty years since Pius IX was elevated to the episcopacy. Circulars reportedly go to Catholic churches worldwide seeking monetary gifts and suitable presents. Items will be displayed in the Vatican during the festival. Pius IX has reigned longer than any pope, noted for ability and care for his people and the church.
Dunn and Co annual circular reports 9 009 U S failures in 1876 with liabilities over 2 000 500 dollars. Failures exceed prior year by 1 050 while average liabilities fall 14 250 from 1875. Pacific one in sixty businesses failed, New England one in fifty, Middle States one in fifty seven, South one in sixty four, Western States one in seventy two. Canada 1876 failures one in thirty two despite specie currency. predicts improvement with imminent specie payments, rising home production, and reduced imports.
Teroram Senoon Warrep and Harry Mighols push a reform school bill in Nevada. The Virginia City paper notes 150 applicants apply at once and warns that without a school, youths in Comstock attractions drift toward crime, costing the community more if jailed than helped by a reform school.
A week before last a top attempt to burn the exhibition piece Battle of Look out Mountain at Roshester North Carolina was proven to be the act of incendiaries. The painting carried a $25,000 insurance policy secured by agent Captain Crandall from three insurers.
The Grand Jury Report to Judge Weight of the Second Judicial District Nevada commends county officers, examines books, and urges stronger audits. It acknowledges improvements in Clerk, Treasurer, Sheriff, and Public Administrator accounts, notes delinquent taxes, and proposes procedural refinements for school funds and audits plus jail and courthouse repairs.
The American Press plans a nationwide directory listing reporters names and addresses. The project is under compilation and will be issued soon nationwide.
Boston dispatch reports after the fifth ballot in the Massachusetts Senate race Hoar nearly won with 146 votes, Boutwell 47, Abbott 62, Rice 10, and 4 scattering, amid shifting supports between Boutwell and Hoar. Also notes price changes in rail fares and distress from Arizona livestock losses.
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