Local Notes From Reno And Surrounding Areas
Capt Griffin returned to Peavine yesterday. E Meyer touts premium cigars. Hawthorne lawyer A W Crocker in town. Hall heads for lakes. Miss Mary Adams visiting Reno friends. Farmers complain of pest insect destroying potato crop. Deputy Sheriff with prisoners active on streets. Sessione to resume work on mountain view mine early August. Pay car surprise for . P. boys. Harry Clawson travels to Ogden. Joe Peers drives Indian Valley stage to Freney’s ranch. Sprinkling cart appreciated during wind storm. Kentuck Mining declares ten cent dividend payable July 21. Wind forces hay pitching suspension. G W Perry pursues business in Humboldt County. Wind hampers bricklayers on Horn building. Sierra Valley batter sold in Virginia and Reno. Reno climate praised as cool and invigorating. Geo Purdy canvasses for Reno Catholic Company. Hidden Hand drew good house at the Theater. Mason Valley Fair plans advance. Two tramps arrested for car break-in. cleared of disturbance. Mrs General Evans returns from Plumas visiting husband directing gravel mine work. J L Simpson of Kansas tours Pacific states. to Surprise Valley then north. Barrows dies in Granteville from accidental poison. A convict in Paradise mine case ordered to State Prison. partner in Sierra City recaptured for Humboldt trial. An ill wind that blows nobody good. Nelligan paints Gallatin & Folsom storefront. storm improves result. Mrs Justice Young and daughter rusticating at Tahoe with camping outfit. living costs stay similar to home. will stay six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Clawson
Depot Hotel
Ogden
Joe Peers
Indian Valley
Beckwith
Freney
Tennessee Valley
Kentuck Mining Company
G. W. Perry
Gallatin and Folsom
Humboldt County
Sierra Valley
Virginia
Reno
Pacific Coast
J. L. Simpson
Kansas
Pacific States
Surprise Valley
Barrows
Granteville
Paradise Mine
Sierra City
Cal
Humboldt
Nelligan
Gallatin & Folsom
Justice Young
Tahoe
Young
Holmes-Belle Model to Exhibit at New Orleans Worlds Fair
The Holmes-Belle Model by C L Anderson of Candelaris presents the Northern Belle Mine underground workings as a highly ingenious exhibit. Anderson may join the display staff at a salary to explain the workings to visitors. In town, N D Landram, an East arrival, was jailed ten days for vagrancy after failing to prove Stockton, California ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Anderson
Candelaris
Holmes Company
New Orleans
Anderson
N. D. Landram
Stockton
Cal
Justice Court Scene Ends With Cautious Discharge
A well dressed youth faced Justice Young yesterday on a vagrancy charge. The court questioned him sternly, and after revealing he rode a box car to travel from Hans Marker’s ranch to his mother in San Francisco, the judge discharged him with a warning to avoid such conduct. He insisted he never intended vagrancy and promised to seek lawful ways home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Young
Hans Marker
Humboldt
Post Street
San Francisco
Sacramento
Nash
Higgins
Strange Lunar Crescent Deformity Seen by Citizens
Between ten and eleven o clock last night the waning moon displayed a curious deformity. The upper limb appeared broken off while the lower limb retained a sharp crescent point, with no clouds in the sky and the sight witnessed by several residents. Theories ranged from a dark moon transit to a volcanic eruption on the moon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Sand Hauling Sparks Protest Along Fifth Street
On Fifth street west of the Orr ditch reservoir near Peavine creek L. W. Lee has hauled sand for water pipe manufacture. A protest to Commissioner Fogus halted work pending investigation. A reporter found no clear street injury, noting two loads of gravel hauled for every sand load, yet the ground remains public property and open to citizen objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Street
Orr Ditch
Peavine Creek
L. W. Lee
Fogus
Lee
Encampment Installation of Reno No 5 Officers
During a Reno Encampment No 5 meeting George Hening installed officers led by John Bowman as High Priest and Patriarch. Also named were E C Leadbetter S W, H P Brown J W, Alfred Nelson Scribe, D B Boyd Treasurer, Tom Barnett Guide, and several wardens and grand to dignity assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
No. 5
1. C.C.F
Geo. Hening
C. P
John Bowman
H. P
E. C. Leadbetter
S. W
H. P. Brown
J. W
Alfred Nelson
D. B. Boyd
Tom Barnett
F. C. Updike
W. H. Young
Patent Bee Hive Improves Traditional Hive Design
L. J. Moore acts as agent for a patent bee hive claimed as a vast improvement. Honey is stored in one-pound frames that can be removed without disturbing bees. Samples of filled frames available at M. T. Barnett, Virginia street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Moore
M. T. Barnett
Virginia Street
Pardoned Man From Storey County After Manslaughter Case
The Carson Board of Pardons met with full attendance and pardoned Alex Goyette, who had been sent from Storey county for manslaughter. He was reportedly very drunk at the time of the shooting and fired in a dark room, killing his roommate Lafragnaire and wounding Mogieau and Langlois, the friends who aided him home. The article also references the Confederate bond and England’s relation to the Democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Pardons
Carson
Alex Goyette
Storey County
Goyette
Lafragnaire
Mogieau
Langlois
Prominent figures and incidents in Prom Thursday’s Daily Journal
Prom Thursday’s Daily Journal lists varied items: Sheriff Emmitt as a Northbound passenger, General Evans returning from Plumas county mine, Ben Bacon visiting town without the Butler hat, and the Horn building near completion. It notes transport northward, pipe-laying by L W Lee next Monday, a Democratic candidate for Lander County Commissioner, and Capt Canavan passing en route from Chicago to San Francisco. Also mentioned are M D Bowen resigning from Franktown school and moving to Reno, Rev Father Mooney seeking Daniel Mooney in Aurora in 1861, vagrancy convictions for Peter Hilderbran and Chas Greenville, the Fletcher & Sharp bank failure in Indianapolis, cold nights in Truckee, D E McCarthy attending a Democratic committee meeting in New York, P B Tully passing westbound with his daughter, ongoing tent lectures, L M Breed visiting Lassen county for estate matters, Reno’s pleasant summer outlook, W H Armstrong taking charge of Brunswick mill, bear hunting in northern Nevada, Clover Valley land and live stock company incorporation, Willie Preusch injured by a shotgun accident at Truckee Meadows, and 26 still recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Emmitt
General Evans
Plumas County
Ben Bacon
Butler
Horn Building
L. W. Lee
Jo. Moss Jr
Lander County
Mat Canavan
Chicago
Fletcher & Sharp
Indianapolis
Truckee
W. H. Armstrong
Bonanza Mills
Virginia City
Brunswick
Carson River
I. R. Lavalliere
Yellow Jacket Mining Company
Harry E. Davis
Palace Hotel
Lidwell
Evans Bros
Clove Valley
Salt Lake
Central Pacific Railroad Company
Clover Valley Land and Live Stock Company
Remarkable honey dew grass on John Boynton ranch
On John Boynton's Truckee Meadows ranch a native grass called red top grows on reclaimed alkali land. It yields about three tons per acre once annually and carries heavy honey dew this year, making stalks waxy and boosting value. sample on exhibit at Thyes & Co.'s saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boynton
Truckee Meadows
Boynton
Thyes & Co
Peck begins rebuilding corner of Virginia and Second streets
F M Peck has started tearing down and rebuilding the structures that burned last spring. Portions of the walls and lumber may be reused in the new building and occupancy is expected by August 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.M. Peck
Virginia and
Second Streets
District Court Session Reports Actions and Will Void
District Court proceedings include dismissal of Mary Alton against The Fig Syrup Company with costs awarded. Hammersmith vs Avery sets July 21 for motion for new trial and July 23 for hearing. Estate of John Twaddle decree of distribution entered. Buckley estate report set aside. administrator to report status by 26th. Lake will case declares will void and intestacy. administrator to settle estate. Grand Jurors excused for term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Alton
Fig Syrup Company
Varian
Hammersmith
Avery
John Twaddle
Wm. Cain
Buckley
J. W. Peers
Pardons Board Action on Murder and Citizenship cases
Friday’s Daily Journal reports Carson sessions of the Board of Pardons lasting several days. Outcomes include life terms and commutations for murder in the second degree, refusals on multiple cases, cattle killing pardoned, and restorations to citizenship for several individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Pardons
Carson
Tom Flyon
Ormsby
Dan McMahon
Washoe Carson
John Leonard
White Pine
Henry Wells
W. H. Edley
Lan Ger
Ah Chew
Humboldt
Jerry Caffesy
Nye
Ab Cheney
Washoe
Tom Kelley
Tom McDowell
Frank McIntyre
Louis Baddaracca
Owen Ferguson
Man Town
Bad News for Fishermen on Cloud River Hatchery Loss
S A Buckingham and Livingston Stone announce the federal decision to discontinue the United States hatchery on the Cloud river. The move endangers the fishery, especially the Sacramento salmon canning industry, with no official reason given though floods and land shortages are suspected. The announcement warns of adverse effects on local fishermen and related industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Buckingham
California Fish Commission
Livingston Stone
United States Fish Commissioner
United States
Cloud River
Sacramento
Change in Morning Time on the Central Pacific Express
The Bulletin repeats a ten day old statement about a proposed shift in morning time on the Central Pacific Railroad. The Central Pacific Express arrival will move from 7 40 a m to 11 10 a m in a few days. The change partly reflects later westbound Union Pacific arrivals at Ogden and slower east of Truckee. Westbound trains would reach Reno between 9 and 10 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Pacific
Reno
Lake Lahontan Named By Geologist After Visit
Prof J 8 Dillon assistant geologist of the U S Geological Survey returned from Pyramid Lake where he studied the lake area. He concludes the basin including Pyramid Mud lakes and river sinks was a prehistoric lake named Lake Lahontan with a surface far above Pyramid Lake’s current level, indicating an ancient height over 460 feet higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Dillon
U. S. Geological Society
Pyramid Lake
Pyramid
Humboldt
Carson
Lahontan
California visitor in Chicago discusses Field case
Perhaps Jesse D. Carr of California with several gentlemen went to Chicago for Judge Field, then returned home Tuesday evening. Jerry Schooling met the old fellow at the depot and asked his view. He replied in a roguish tone that they would mash out the Reptibs this time, provoking laughter and ending the interview on a political note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse D. Carr
California
Chicago
Judge Field
Jerry Schooling
Cleveland Losing the Irish Vote
The Star reports Cleveland will have few Irish recruits locally or in New York State. A meeting of Representative Irishmen at Clarendon Hall declared opposition to Cleveland as a candidate, with Edward J. Bowe presiding. Similar outcomes were noted at several other clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Cleveland
Clarendon Hall
Edward J. Bowe
Weeting
Reno and surrounding notes drift through a busy day
A crowded Reno bulletin records stock activity and a near end to strawberry season. Mentions include Mrs. Dewson returning from California, Bob Lindsay at Independence Lake, L Adams at Fish Springs, and M E Ward from Plumas County. Local construction, repairs, travel plans, and weather speculation color a day of civic life.
Excitement in Truckee Over Poisoning Suspicions
A Truckee resident Mrs. King, new from Reno, is accused after serving a dish of green corn to Mrs. Plumb. The cat ate the remainder and died, fueling poison rumors. Mrs. King claims improper advances by Plumb and vows to testify in court. Rich developments are promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truckee
McClure Confident on Blaine and California Senate
Senator David McClure of the Tenth District, San Francisco, travels home in good health with his wife. He predicts a large Blaine majority in New York and a strong Republican sweep in San Francisco, while avoiding a Congressional run to protect his law practice. He favors McKenna’s nomination and notes high Republican enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David McClure
California Senate
Joupxan
Blaine
New York
Cleveland
San Francisco
McClure
Morrow
Congress
McKenna
Republian
The Star Attacks Tammany Machine In Nomination Fight
The Star New York declares Tammany defeat in the nomination process a machine effort from Albany and New York City. It accuses libel spread, external influence on Chicago citizens, and pressure on hotels to reject Tammany, noting Know Nothing echoes in the National Democratic Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Star
Kelly
Tammany
Albany
Chicago
Palmer House
National Democratic Assembly
Pendleton Endorses Civil Service Reform Ticket
Senator Pendleton returning from Chicago told an Associated Press reporter that the convention declaration on civil service reform is satisfactory to reformers and that the nominations meet their approval. He cited Governor Hendricks as absolutely committed to reform and recalled Hendricks 1872 speech and 1876 acceptance letter supporting the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Chicago
Associated Press
Cleveland
Hendricks
Hendricks Flare Sparks Civil Service Debate In Departments
A New York Commercial reports Hendricks declares that if the Democratic party gains power it should unseat Republican officeholders, stirring a wave of concern among department clerks. With hundreds of Democratic appointees, questions arise about tenure, party unity for Blaine, and how Curtis and Independents will react to the civil service reform challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Hendricks
Blaine
Curtis
Prohibitionists an emerging force in national elections
The New York Sun reports the prohibition movement may field its own presidential candidate this year. Governor St John of Kansas is suggested as a likely nominee. About fifty thousand prohibition votes are expected from this state, potentially harming the Republican party. Democrats have not embraced prohibitionists and favor freer liquor. The note wishes God speed to their efforts regardless of outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
St. John
Kansas
Three-way Race for Democratic National Committee Chair
A three cornered contest forms among Randall Senator Gorman and ex Senator Wallace seeking the Democratic National Committee chairmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall
Gorman
Wallace
Democratic National Committee
Mahone Presses Role in Virginia Republican Campaign
Reports claim political figure Mahone insists on directing the Republican campaign in Virginia, shaping strategy and messaging as the party seeks gains in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahone
Virginia
Blaine Nominated Seen as Irish Loyalist by Freeman's Journal
The Freeman's Journal in Dublin hails Blaine's nomination as a boon to Irish Americans. It recalls his 1867 68 conduct in support of Irish rights and opposition to British interests. It credits Blaine with pressuring for Fenian release and notes his enduring pro Irish stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Freeman’s Journal
Dublin
Trish
America
Augustus Costello
Ireland
New York
Congress
D. F. Burke
United States
England
Her
Costello
Burke
Cleveland and the monopoly charge debate
The piece critiques claims that the Democratic party sought a favored candidate and notes Cleveland faced taxes on only 5000 dollars of property. It argues he is not a monopolist, but a tool of monopolists, and comments on the payoff for his labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Barre
Cleveland
Alta
Senator Fair Returns From Dispatch on Ticket
A Washington dispatch reports Senator Fair has returned and disclosed views on Bayard and Cleveland. He previously favored Bayard as best and Cleveland as weak, but has surrendered those opinions and pledged to support Democracy, though he remains not enthusiastic about the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fair
Bayard
Cleveland
Kinkead Nomination Sparks Limited Feedback From Opponents
Since Kinkead's nomination as Governor of Alaska we have not heard much from those who declared a year ago that Kinkead would not receive a Federal appointment because Mackay and the Bonanza crowd would prevent Jones from interesting himself in the Governor's behalf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinkead
Alaska
Mackay
Jones
Henry Morris Noted For Good Nature In Birth Notice
Henry Morris appeared in the paper under a birth notice heading labeled born, with language suggesting a good natured demeanor as the subject. The exact details and context remain unclear from the fragmentary text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Morris
Lovelocks man's candidacy for Humboldt County DA
Peter West of Lovelocks announces his campaign for Humboldt County District Attorney. He positions himself as a reform candidate seeking to address crime, public safety, and legal process in the county. West cites local experience and community ties as his qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter West
Lovelocks
Humboldt County
Session Review Finds Few Major Laws Passed
The recent Congress adjourned with about eleven thousand bills introduced and only roughly three hundred enacted. Six measures of national importance passed besides appropriation bills, including the Dingley shipping bill and Alaska civil government. The Chinese restriction amendments received presidential approval, a point noted with Pacific Coast gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Dingley Shipping
Alaska
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Pacific Coast
S. F. Call
Borax Harvest Expands With New and Active Works
A warm spell starts the borax harvest near Columbus with Cross and Trade beginning their new works. The Pacific Borax Works has been leased and will soon operate, with several small outfits also running at full capacity. Over sixty men are employed, expected to yield from seventy to one hundred tons monthly for the next three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross & Trade
Columbus
Candelaria
McKenna Named by Third District for Republican Ticket
The Third District Convention selected Joseph McKenna as the Republican nominee, praising his clean record and willingness to stand in the breach in two tough campaigns. The Chronicle notes Democrat gerrymandering made the district favorable, predicting McKenna will win easily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McKenna
McKenna
Third District
S. F. Chronicle
Grover Cleveland’s New York governorship and 1890s voting shifts
The text notes Grover Cleveland’s rise to New York Governor followed by a larger state turnout that year yet a narrow victory margin over Hancock and Garfield, with 140,000 voters abstaining. It then describes the next year’s election flipping the outcome, restoring Republican control of the Legislature and state offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
New York
Hancock
Garfield
Cleveland
Courts order release of Quebecer Eno, detectives track him
Despite a court freeing John C. Eno of Quebec, American detectives continue to shadow his movements. The former millionaire cannot stroll the streets without constant surveillance and scrutiny from authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Eno
Quebec
Bris In Reno Delivers 600m Race For Mrs Moers
In Reno Nevada on July 36 1686 a bris ceremony linked to Mrs Henry Moers featured a 600 meter event reported by Newspaper HR Chives with limited readable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bris
Reno
Nevada
Henry Moers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nevada State Journal
Daily Journal
Bhevities
Capt. Griffin
Peavine
E. Meyer
A. W. Crocker
Hawthorne
C. Hall
Mary Adams
Fish Springs
Sessione
Mountain View
Geo. Purdy
Reno Catholite Company
Mason Valley
Evans
Justice Court
Patent Bee Hive
Alx Goyette
D. E. McCarthy
P. B. Tully
L. M. Breed
Lassen County
Los Angles
E. Ross
Willie Preusch
John C Preusch
Truckes Meadows
District Court
Board of Paridons
Lake Lahontan
M. T. Barnett’s
Dr. Dewson
Bob Lindsay
Independence Lake
L. Adams
M. E. Ward
Masons
Judge Crocker
Hawthorps
Osburn & Shoemaker
A. J. Clark
W. F. Chapman
City Hotel
John H. Poor
C. Novacovich
Aurora
Walter Hastings
Belle Pope
J. Parks
Nevada Central
Joseph H. Windle
Winnemucca
J. W. Hennigan
Winters Stock Ranch
Snake Creek
Tom Hymern
Glendale
Jim Burke
Sherman
Judge Owens
Tahoe Hot Springs
Jas. T. Davis
Mound House
Dawson
Steamboat
Thyes & Co.’s
Col. Ayer
Delaware
Ohio
Jorgnan
Logan
Dickie Jose
M. Fitzpatrick
David Mecclurf
Prohibitionists
Dublin Keeeman
Biatn
HR Chives
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