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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1884
Page
6
In a satirical laboratory tale the "Pedro Club" witnesses Professor Blinkins prove the human alimentary canal length as 30 feet using a beer schooner as measure. Thirty six tachooners total 360 inches. he ingests 350 inches in under 24 minutes, finishing to applause. He plans essays on imaginary reptiles and future lectures.
At about 10am Thursday Matthew Curnow, eight years pump man at Virginia City bonanza mines, was instantly killed when he stepped backward on a temporary bridge over the C and C shaft 900 feet below the surface. He fell 1,600 feet to the 2,500 foot level. his body was recovered minutes later. A native of England, 45, he leaves a wife and four children. Also listed are elected grand officers for the ensuing term in the Masonic bodies, with J. T. Williams as Grand Master and W. H. Holland as Sovereign Grand Lodge representative.
KH of BP election last evening for Amity Lodge No 8 K of P names C C H Weiner V C T F Laycock P 8 Stanaway M of E W W Cook M of F C H Stoddard K of R 58 W L Bechtel M af A Geo R B Mosher Medical Examiner Dr A Dawson Trustee N J Roff Representatives C H Stoddard J F Aiken W D Phillips A Dawson H J Three J F Davis W Coffin
The three persons jailed in Winnemucca Tuesday evening for stealing ore from Paradise mines were Charles Bernard Edwin Tobin and James McIntosh. Two more suspects remain at large but are expected to be captured soon. Reno Lodge No 19 1 C C F elected officers for the coming term with N G E Nowamey V G J L Ganthair R3 W L Bechtel P S J B Williams Treasurer J J Becker Trustee N J Roff.
Will Gillespie a popular clerk at the De pot Hotel traveled to Colton last week on business his friends doubt the stated purpose and suspect other motives. The report notes local chatter surrounding the trip and Gillespies connections to the Renoire mention.
A long compendium of small items from Sundays Daily Journal Brevitres includes social notes, weather hints, local curiosities, and brief reports. It mentions Mrs. Gillespie visiting relatives in Reno, a waterlogged Central Pacific road-bed near Battle Mountain, and various local anecdotes about temperance pledges, Salvation Army activity, and Odd Fellows delegates in Austin. It also reports a diphtheria alarm in Virginia City and a disturbing发现 of twenty-one dead children at a New Jersey Mission Home.
Friends of ex senator Gabriel Cohn of Eiko read that his wife, long in an insane condition, has been brought home from San Francisco. Their daughter Lillie, at school here, received the news. Mrs Cobn's memory has improved but she still believes Lillie is dead, and no assurances ease her hallucination. Also census shows Japan population 36,684,602.
The Reveille reports a surprise double wedding in Vacaville as Lola Cross of Oakland marries Andrew Stephenson. Lola served as bridesmaid to her fiancé’s brother while the ceremony occurred with few details shared, and a Texas visitor learned of the plot only after the vows. The couple returned to Oakland for a grand reception.
The Reno Nevada Post Office lists uncalled letters dated July 7 1884 including Drahms Rey A Filton Mra Huldab Hannon W D Harbaugh W R Hale G W Hunt DL Kean W Kiefer D W Luce Miss Nettie Nowles John Pride Allen D Potter G Pirshel Henry Rovilit Wa Shannon Mr Stuckler W Stackhouse LE Vannatta D Ornando Evans P M
The sale of John F. Devoy property in solvent matter is postponed to next Wednesday at Toll's auction house Reno. Items include ten horses ten harness sets wagons and more. Republicans in Reno cheered Blaine’s Chicago nomination with a celebratory salute and improvised cannon fire.
Interior Secretary Teller overrules the General Land Office, stating that an owner of contiguous 1500 foot locations may obtain a single patent for both in one. A separate survey or separate assessment work for each location is not required to secure the patent. The decision affects Placer county quartz mining claims.
A special line from Boston to Augusta carried private messages praising Mr. Blaine after his nomination. By 4 45 p a the wire was jammed with business and at 6 p a messages continued pouring in from many points congratulating Blaine.
Washington June 7 President Arthur heard the Chicago news with composure. He told the Associated Press the news did not surprise him. He said political disappointments are common and easily discounted.
In Chicago the focus on nominations hid a concurrent Oregon vote where Republicans won the congressional seat by about 2000 and hold nine majority on joint ballot in the Legislature, ensuring a Republican U S Senator.
The New York Herald declares a first cable ready by mid July with a universal rate of three pence per word amid threats of a cable pool. Democrats question the seating of Indiana and Ohio delegates. Ferdinand Ward’s Delmonico’s visit with a Deputy Sheriff is noted as Chicago Convention excitement rises. Blaine and Logan nomination framed as a victory for the people against monopolists.
A London dispatch says the Mormon Church is expected to denounce the Republican party after the Chicago platform. The report notes the church received cold comfort from the platform and cites a U S minister’s plan to resign, as conveyed to the Associated Press.
A dated political meditation riffs on Uncle Sammy Tilden and possibilities for Republican color bearers. It traces shifting Democratic and press whispers from Gramercy Park about Blaine Arthur and Logan, foreseeing a final undecided stance and a future decisive moment.
The passage extols Blaine and Logan as an unbeatable Republican ticket, claiming no abler leaders could unite a party and predicting guaranteed victory in November with a faultless platform and widespread public support.
Figures from official sources claim the United States is rapidly becoming a nation of drinkers. In 1883 distilled spirits, malt liquors, and wines totaled 655,023,209 gallons, averaging 13 gallons per person annually and about two gallons weekly for drinkers. Annual costs to consumers reach 813 million dollars, with 28 million dollars spent on enforcement and pauper support. About 206,944 hold federal permits, with total industry employment near 500,000, exceeding the number of clergymen and teachers combined.
Newport from Havana arrived New York Thursday with a Chinese porter who said he wished to return to China. Lacking a San Francisco ticket and funds, customs officials refused landing, suspecting labor smuggling. The Chinese Consul intervened but could not secure a landing permit.
A tale recalls Iowa sociables where a lady is weighed entering and leaving the dining room and her escort pays fifty cents per pound gained. An old Western railroad eating house used the same plan. A drummer once carried stones in his pockets to mislead weighing, then dumped them to claim a $375 payout.
Harriet Lane Johnston widow of Baltimore banker Henry E. Johnston endures repeated family losses including the death of her son James Buchanan Johnston. After years of mourning and charity work she finds solace in Curtis's Life of James Buchanan, viewing it as vindication of her uncle as a patriot and statesman.
Hawthorne Bulletin notes Mount Cory mine ships 60 tons to the mill daily. Last Saturday the Mount Cory Company shipped ten bars of bullion valued at 13,790 21. Modoc furnaces sent first bullion to Keeler last Thursday. Maxim mill in Chrysopolis District resumes and runs well. Snow blocks roads to Virginia mine until mid June. Garfield mill material arrived Soda Springs. wagons to deliver soon. Kennedy brothers install new tunnel track with ledge in sight. prospectors flock to town. Hidden Treasure mine at ten workers expected to ship big ore soon. Levi and Mrs. Smith visit Luning and inspect Hidden Treasure. Hornet mine yields rich ore near Garfield Mountain.
An early 19th century advertisement promises immediate relief for teething pain in children with Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup. It claims to cure dysentery and diarrhea, regulate bowels, ease wind colic, soften gums, reduce inflammation, and energize the system. The syrup is touted as pleasant to taste and sold worldwide by druggists for 25 cents. Also noted is a brief line about a Buddhist revival college in Tokio signaling religious contest with Christianity in the Far East.
A note describes a private entrance located four blocks up Geary Street from Kearney, with the main entrance through Dispensary Drug Store at 405 Mason Street. The description emphasizes street location and access path for visitors or deliveries.
An advertisement extols Everybody's Doctor a 684 page domestic medicine volume sold for three dollars. It promises plain language explanations and ready made prescriptions, claiming to cover dyspepsia catarrh constipation lung diseases and pediatric care. The notice offers mail or express shipment on payment and cites the editor of the paper as a reference.
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