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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1882
Page
1
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A Cleveland case involving John Hayes Co and the Pennsylvania Railroad holds railroads as common carriers must treat all shippers equally. Judge Baxter rules that rebates to large buyers harm weaker competitors and railroads act as public trustees, denying discriminatory rates or favors. The decision highlights potential legislative action to curb self serving practices in rail transport.
A federal judge in the Southern District orders the Central Pacific railroad and its accountants to disclose books, accounts, vouchers and other evidence of its receipts and disbursements for 1881 construction and operation. If not complied with by March 6, the jury may infer costs, income, profits and values for land, rolling stock and other property in Lander County.
Nevada now owns a state insane asylum after commissioners accepted the new building from contractors. The cost totals under 70 000 dollars, praised as an unusually economical public project. The structure is described as the handsomest state property and a credit to the board and builders, with taxpayers assured satisfaction after inspection.
The Journal argues Reno should host the Nevada State Convention next year noting Reno last hosted in 1872 and urging the Republican State Central Committee to consider Reno if Virginia does not object. It contrasts Reno with Winnemucca Eureka Carson and Austin as past hosts and promises Reno will reciprocate the compliment if chosen.
Representative Page was on Wednesday selected by Speaker Keifer to chair the Committee of the Whole for the Indian Appropriation bill. He performed the duties with ease and credit as the bill reached a final vote and passed in just three hours.
George Scoville has returned to Chicago severing ties with the Guiteau case amid quarrel and relatives questioning his legal ability. John W. Guiteau went to Boston and stated new evidence on the assassin's insanity, with a possible motion for a new trial. Rumor says Ben Butler may take the case.
Temperance workers report that Black voters opposed prohibition because drinking liberty was long seen as a special freedom under slavery. They say the habit of indulgence was learned and retained from the old regime, making sobriety a contested change.
The Japan Herald argues the Japanese navy will be composed entirely of superior officers. It notes twenty five vessels and four vice admirals with a proposal to raise rear admirals to fifteen.
Professor Proctor, likened to Vennor in meteorology, predicts the earth’s destruction by a comet in about fifteen years. The other inhabitants would not regret it if Proctor is spared until that time.
The Senate Committee on Territories heard naval and Coast Survey officers on Alaska demographics. Witnesses said about 1,310 whites and around 7,000 Indians lived there, with the white population growing daily due to mining excitement.
Seventeen Pennsylvania railroads are said to have violated the law by failing to prepare and return their annual reports within 30 days after the close of their financial year. Secretary Dunker of the Department of Internal Affairs has referred the matter to the Attorney General to pursue action against the offending corporations.
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy begins grading the Denver end of their line and aims to complete a direct Chicago to Denver road in about a year. The Rio Grande expands forces on Silverton and other interior extensions as Colorado is seen growing into a leading state.
Dr Edward Naumann of the Geological Survey assembled seven elephant jaws and teeth from districts as far apart as the Inland Sea Lake Biwa and Yokosuka. He identifies these seven specimens as representing four distinct species.
West introduces a Senate bill to strip National Banks of power to issue any currency after July 1. He asks Finance Committee not to bury it and to allow a Senate vote. Some Democrats oppose party backing for Vest’s measure citing risk to the party. Democratic congressmen fear fallout and expect efforts to smother the bill in Committee. A Missouri context is noted where Greenbackism is strong, but opposition is likely.
A two day conference in New York between Western Union and national press associations ended without a final agreement. Dinner at Delmonico's hosted by Dr Green featured leaders from Western Union and press groups, with speeches praising harmonious relations and the status of pact arrangements between the two services.
John Russell Young sought the post of Minister to Japan. Grant discussed with the President, and Bingham’s resignation was anticipated but did not occur. Young was offered the Chinese Mission, which he is considering. Friends say he may decline, as he prefers writing a book on Japan and fears the duties from the Chinese treaty and possible immigration limits.
Army Retirement Bill hearing before the House Committee on Military Affairs last Wednesday featured General Sherman and Major General Hancock. Both endorsed compulsory retirement but opposed the pending bills as written. They urged a graduated scale by rank and age and warned rigid rules might harm the service.
Minister to Germany and former Senator Sargent sails from Washington to New York then San Francisco to arrange years abroad with the President’s consent. He aims to sail for Europe by April 10, accompanied by his wife and daughter, and has offered the Secretary for Legation post to David Felegerchild of San Diego.
Pioneer Freight notes the first shipment from San Francisco to New Orleans via Southern Pacific arrived in fourteen and a half days, compared with over forty days on the old route. The cargo consisted of California wines, marking a 25 plus day reduction in transit.
C. J. Lansing a leading Eureka attorney shot and killed his wife about 7 30 Thursday evening. He gave himself up to the Sheriff after talking with the jail, saying he had shot his wife and declining to comment further. The woman died instantly from a bullet just above the right eye that penetrated the brain.
The Ogden Pilot enters its second year and third volume as a first class regional paper. Editor Mr. Littlefield earns praise for steady leadership and the paper’s continued service to the community.
From Saturdays Daily Journal heavy rain storms hit Montreal while Gen Sherman began a western tour. Conkling’s fate, Bradlaugh’s re election and Chinese bill debates frame a day of political chatter. Trains Chicago to Kansas City run smoothly as anti Chinese actions stir public sentiment.
State news reports the Bristol Silver Mining Company has declared a dividend of 32 per share and carries forward a heavy surplus in the treasury. The Candelaria True Tissure notes the State Line Mining Company mill at Gold Mountain has run for over a month and will soon have a clean up, while railroad observers say the E and C road could be built from the southern end at a saving of about five thousand dollars per mile. Eureka faces widespread illness with whooping cough spreading, and Re corder Molinelli's children are affected. A meeting of the Elko County Democratic Central Committee is planned for Wednesday the 15th at 6 PM to fill vacancies caused by state removals. The Eureka Leader notes population shifts as juries are drawn, with many residents listed as being in New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, or Canada, reflecting a drift from mining towns.
Franquillino Luna, New Mexico delegate, tells a New York reporter that Americans misjudge Mexican Americans. He argues New Mexico funds schools, builds brick and stone structures, grows with progress, and deserves statehood with representation. He cites climate, mineral wealth, grazing, and health as draws for settlers.
The Virginia Chronicle paints a somber view of Comstock lode country. Nevada, especially Comstock, has languished for years as ore production ceased. Population in Virginia City plunged, property values collapsed, and real estate became nearly unsellable. Businesses suffer and residents stay only to limit losses, while Caron and nearby towns mirror the downturn across the state.
The New York Times cites log rolling in Congress where supporters trade jobs and push numerous new public building projects. Bills seeking funds for 120 edifices are advancing, reflecting extravagant spending that could provoke public backlash and threaten reelection for profligate members.
Niagara Falls shows rapid expansion of water power since the mid 18th century. By 1857 a canal enabled near limitless potential and 7,000 horsepower currently in use or ready. Major outputs include flour, wood pulp, printing paper, beer, electric light, candles, and cutlery. The canal can extend to 100,000 horsepower without harming the falls as a spectacle.
The passage argues that Nevada legislative selections hinge on candidates favored by U S Senators rather than fitness. It cites influence of wire workers at nominating conventions, noting money drives outcomes. It warns that elected politicians rarely visit constituents and recalls Humboldt sending figures to Curaon, with at least three not returning.
Corr. of the Wood River Times notes twelve state senators elected this fall will hold over to vote in the next United States Senatorial election. J P Jones plans re election and aims to mobilize the hold overs. Strother or Daggett may win the governorship, slowing Jones's path, while the other pursues the Senate seat within their party.
The Palestine surveying party under Lt. Conder works in Jerusalem to finish observations after surveying 500 square miles. They gathered over 600 names, examined 200 ruing, and took photographs sketches and plans. Cromlechs total around 400 and Conder hints at a method to move large stones from Arak e Emir quarries. They also encountered standing stones and ancient stone circles like Stonehenge and identified Baal Peor worship site Bamoth Baal.
A Wood River Times correspondent argues Senator Jones will face only Daggett and Strother as formidable rivals two years hence. All other potential candidates are called jumping jacks. The note adds Tom Wren will run strong and outpace rivals, proven by ground covered without backing.
A cattle breeder with fifteen years’ experience asserts polled cows outperform horned cows in same pasture, noting 20 percent higher numbers and better condition. He highlights safety, cost, and herd peace, arguing no objections hold under scrutiny. Independent.
The Milton Mining Co. at French Corral struck a vein of extremely rich gravel. Ten to fifteen feet of pipe clay must be removed to reach a bed of boulders concealing the paying ground. A mine worker called the gravel the richest ever seen on the ridge and noted the lead follows the road. About 100 men and boys work there when water is abundant. currently most are idle due to water shortage.
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