21 Jul 1877
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1877
Page
1
The fragmentary notice mentions a monthly deadline at six, with prior payment required for advance orders. It notes no further details due to damaged text and lacks clear names or places.
Fragmented remarks from The Gazette speculate that calls for a new party arise around election time. The piece hints at manipulation by rival papers and political figures while asserting the Independent and Democratic tickets faced smear tactics. It cautions that Smart Alex may oppose forming a new party and worries about Republican control if old loyalties fray.
An editorial from the San Brangisco Cold advocates testing artesian wells in Spanish Springs and Warm Springs Valleys. It notes the area’s acres of fertile land, potential homes for families, and tax value, urging residents to subscribe about 31 000 dollars, with the author pledging 24 dollars toward the experiment.
A Washington dispatch reports Minister Waalbrrn in Paris requests relief from duty by August 1. Governor No’vex will arrange to relieve Paria Lefore the date. Bagard Laylor offered rainview to St Petersburg in place of GF Baker. Cobana will relieve Van Buren as Consular dareao. It was intended Wood to be Consul General to Shanghai. McAdoo to designate Wood as Chief of the Congular Barean.
The Central Pacific Railroad Company reconsidered lowering employe wages. The board of directors opposed the step and finally abandoned it. Authorities state operations proceed smoothly with no disruption. Rumors circulate about the OPRR and telephone experiments in Oakland. no lightning strike or sensational events confirmed.
A hostile letter rails at the Gazette for alleged treasonous bias and calls out a Narcissiana figure, questioning voting results and party leadership. The writer denounces third party notions, defends own political loyalty, and urges public erasure of the addressed figure.
An extracted private letter dated New Orleans July 6 portrays severe political and racial strife in Louisiana. It describes black citizens facing job loss, intimidation, and forced conformity under newly claimed orders, with threats of violence if they resist. The writer condemns proposed shifts and calls for restraint to avoid harsher uprisings.
Alarm grows over relations with neighboring tribes as frontier settlers fret for defense. Criticism targets General Howard and calls for Crook or another veteran fighter to lead against Joe Chís and his band to subdue Native forces and prevent widespread violence and loss of life.
Argument heard in the U S Circuit Court on the Gao W Kinney et al versus Consolidated Virginia Mining Company matter involving a 1872 deed by Solomon Heydenfeldt and a 1870s conveyance of Kinney interests. Counsel listed for both sides, case valued near ten million dollars with disputed assignment of Kinney’s stake.
District Attorney Sumner Howard of Utah, chasing a grand jury witness to Salt Lake City, says charges against Brigham Young are unlikely and aims to expose Mormon system evils. Rye Patch Mining dividend of 25 cents per share declared payable this month, stock previously volatile, with expanded flotation at the ro nation works boosting future shipments.
Ges Gras writes to ex-Cols leator Booth ex-Postmaster Jowell and CC Falton. In reply to inquiry they agree in the state. President Grant says he would not seek Booth's resignation to appoint John Y. Thomas Jr. to a wartime post. Mr. Walton reports better to President Hayes on the canal conversation with Grant.
A damaged record notes the Java telegraph line between Winnemucca and Gump McDormit is down for two or three days, with efforts to restore in working order. A 46 actionication is mentioned in established direct with 24, including Oregon involvement.
A fragmented quote reflects Republican talk of bonding in the South while asking if Democrats fear making the region too solid and notes Northern discomfort with minority exclusion.
The piece notes Caxton as the inventor of printing and laments slow early presses. It compares old wooden and screw presses to modern multi cylinder machines able to print tens of thousands per hour. It comments on the sweeping advances in printing and questions what the next century may bring.
News from Panama reports repeated volcanic eruptions and floods on Bonador, likely from Cotopaxi. Destruction spans Chile and Latacunga area, with Latacunga flood washing streets and bridges, killing animals and people, wrecking haciendas, distilleries, and bridges along Catuchi and Yanaqueo rivers.
Russian troops report heavy bombardment near Kara with a claimed million value of losses and 18 officers and soldiers killed at batteries. Adjacent actions push toward Alexandropol as Molkhtur Pasha advances slowly. Reinforcements expected amid uprisings by Circassians and Leselians with large Russian casualties.
The War Department has taken no action to order more troops away from the South. The Second Infantry, once in Atlanta, has been moved toward General Howard, leaving few soldiers in the region. Overall, with Texas excluded, the Southern garrison totals about 1,000 to 1,200 men, enough to fend off Mexican marauders.
Taoe McCantuy a soldier from Camp Halleck convicted of grand larceny for stealing railroad tickets from agent eb Halleck was sentenced to one year at the State prison. He was allowed a bucket of water and failed to appear. night fell and he vanished so completely that the sheriff could not find him.
The fragment notes Tarcpora, Freak Moulton, and others in talk of a drifting estrangement. It mentions Mr Noulton as rarely spoken well of and that he was out of the office, with a return not expected until Monday. Anxious to see him is recorded.
Jere Davis allegedly will severely criticize General Joseph E. Johnson in his memoirs and accuse him of responsibility for federal forces moving into Washington at the Ball Run. Garrixo reportedly invented a mitraillense offering 500 to 1000 shots per minute, said to be easily deployed.
The regular election of caret ers of Reno Engine Company No 1 was held last evening and produced a full slate. Foreman James Hollarday First Assistant G M Coleman treasurer J E Jones Trustees oldovers. Secretary and Second Assistant elections were postponed to the next meeting. A second company is formed it can be provided with a machine by applying to the Trustees who will make a just appropriation or may deem best.
A large audience gathered last evening for the regular weekly temperance meeting at the Mothorpe Churcale. Roy P. J. Arnold and J Dodge delivered stirring addresses and Mrs. Arnold read an appropriate essay. Singing was unusually fine and invitations extended for next Monday at the Baptist Church.
From Wednesdays Daily an advertisement calls for a meeting to elect Lensteos and handle other business at Grown Levive Mining Company. A meeting is set for Sunday August 18 at J J Becker’s saloon. Also noted are arson and grand larceny cases and local notices amid a quiet stock market and court actions.
Readers report a drunken, disorderly crowd on Second Street with obscene language blocking sidewalks and insulting passersby. Citizens urge enforcement of vagrancy laws and public decency, while other notes reference local court actions and street improvements.
A snow shed fire yesterday destroyed nearly a mile of sheds between Aslween Blue Cuffin and Cisco. No.1 passenger service delayed fifteen hours, affecting other trains. The blaze sparked by a passing engine caused the burn, with officials noting extensive disruption to the line.
The Highland Ditech near Lynekee is set to extend toward Reno, with one mile already dug and another contract soon to be let. The line will cross about TL miles long and rise 459 feet above the Orr diteh, while local notes discuss trials, workshops, and regional figures including W. H. Crane and Sam Contis.
Reported ore finds and mining activity near Curna ropa and Ward Districts plus operations at Paymaster and Manhattan mills. Dispatches note cavalry moves toward Salmon River and Boise front, recent fires in Eureka County, and social changes such as women miners seeking admission to the Pacific Coast Pioneers. A petrified poodle on display in Gold Hill and local indebtedness figures for Eureka County are included.
Belmont Courier correspondence reports Tybe mine operations show bullion output of 417 shipments totaling 1707 tons in three years. At $600,000 per year, estimates suggest profits around seven to eight million, with smelting active only two years. The piece highlights high returns and questions value of external shares versus local mining gains.
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