Nevada border talk stirs California mining and politics
A long editorial argues the eastern Sierra Nevada counties may d secede from California to join Nevada, citing mining interests and hostile agricultural policy. It notes Nevada's mining economy and potential legislative support, while California lawmakers resist ceding territory. Other items report Chaffee for interior secretary Chandler for Navy, Sam P. Davis for Utah marshal, Hill’s ill health, Dalzell’s consulate bid, Utah tax bill opposition, and a Virginia party for a leaving lady.
Condition of the State Reflects Mining Slump and Cautious Outlook
The article notes a severe statewide mining downturn with hollow prospects in Comstock districts and fading hope from north and south end mines. It reports improved cattle markets and rising prices for stock raisers, but farmers view the mining decline unfavorably. Railroad building is seen as limited to about one hundred miles by Carson & Colorado, urging economical spending until sentiment improves.
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Representations At Large for California Senators
The San Francisco Bulletin favors two at large House seats becoming a Senate-like link, arguing they represent state interests free of local bias. The Sacramento Bee agrees, hoping to curb executive stepping stones to the Senate, with nominations aimed at the strongest candidates. Louis McLane plans to move from the Nevada Bank presidency to Baltimore.
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Salt Lake Herald predicts brighter Utah prospects despite polygamy note
The Salt Lake Herald argues Utah enters a prosperous season after a strong 1881 with no major calamities. It cites thriving mining, bountiful harvests, ample wages, and growing railroad work. It warns that polygamy must be crushed for earlier realization of these hopes and declares Utah on a path to greatness.
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Timely Words From The Gold Hill News Speeching Republican Unity
The Gold Hill News extols the Republican party as progressive and propeople, urges prompt relief over delays, notes current leader quarrels as natural yet not harming chances, and predicts a sweeping victory. It calls for Nevada Republicans to unite, select candidates of integrity and ability, and restore strength in statewide campaigns.
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Floods, floods in Mississippi and San Francisco water rates
The Mississippi river reached 45 feet the highest since 1874 as Bayou streets flooded at one inch per hour. Secretary Lincoln received a telegraphic report on flood damage. the overflow is the most disastrous and wide spread. Ruth Mayor Blake vetoed the Fisher water ordinance noting rate reductions would not lower actual charges and pledged to return prior levies.
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Hoar Speech Praised for Chinese Policy Stance
The New York Sun lauds Senator Hoars Chinese speech saying it atones for many things and that he stands on true and noble American ground, thanking him for the address.
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Rumor Circulates on Nevada Marshal Appointment
In Virginia, whispers say J. E. Coulter, Captain of Battery A, may be named United States Marshal for Nevada. The Captain is unlikely to know Brigadier General Mathewson is an applicant, according to the Gold Hill News.
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Report on Fair and Wixom engagement declared false
The report circulating in newspapers that James G. Fair Jr married Miss Emma Wixom is now authoritatively denied. The parties are not acquainted.
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Emma Wixom
Nevada
Grand Prize and Argenta mines to resume work in Tuscarora
The Elko Independent reports on good authority that mining at the Grand Prize and Argenta mines in Tuscarora will soon resume. If true, the camp could see renewed activity and a prosperous season for the district. The paper expresses genuine hope that the statement is correct.
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Tuscarora
Eureka & Colorado River Railroad stockholders meet in April 1882
The annual meeting of the stock holders will be at the company office in Eureka on the first Monday in April 1882 at 12 o clock for election of Directors and other business. Oregon election occurs in June. Six state officers are to be elected Governor Representative Chief Justice Secretary of State Treasurer and Superintendent of Public Instruction. The First National Bank of Tucson Arizona authorized to commence business capital 100000.
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Judge Blatchford Named To Supreme Court Bench
President Arthur plans to appoint top jurists to the Supreme Court and has selected Judge Blatchford of New York for the vacancy. Born March 1820 in New York, he serves as United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York and previously partnered with Seward and Morgan.
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William H. Seward
Mourning Period Overshadows Garfield Death Memory
The government’s six month mourning for President Garfield ends April 19. The White House will revert from mourning to sociable times. Senator Sones criticized Chinese labor in Nevada and the Pacific Coast, arguing cheap labor harms American workers and urging the Chinese Exclusion measures as vital to free labor and civilization.
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Bingham Gives $100000 for Garfield Memorial Hospital
United States Minister at Tokio Mr. Bingham donates one hundred thousand dollars for the Garfield Memorial Hospital and urges ten thousand Americans to give ten thousand more as a matched aid effort. He suggests if he had sent a million, the matching hope would be unnecessary.
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Butler and Mahone Discuss Third National Party
General B F Butler and Senator Mahone spoke in the Senate floor in what appeared a cordial exchange. Reports say they planned the organization of a third National party, signaling possible new political realignments.
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Mahone
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Supreme Court Affirms Miner Case Against Kemp and Nuttal
Justice Field on behalf of the Supreme Court upholds the St Louis Smelting and Refining Company v Kemp and Nuttal. The decision overrules the Circuit Court, finding error in admitting land office records, patent limits to 160 acres for placer claims, and consolidation of multiple claims into one patent. A detailed opinion warns of broad consequences for mining legislation and future cases.
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Stanford Buys Piedmont Trotting Stallion for 30000
The Chicago Tribune reports ex Governor Stanford of California purchased the celebrated trotting stallion Piedmont for 30000, after seeing him Tuesday. Piedmont has a long racing record with 14 wins in 17 races since 1879, with notable stakes and heat times. Stanford also bought the mare Happy Dream to breed to Electrionic.
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Democratic Nomination Dug In Virginia Press
The Virginia Chronicle suggests Senators Williams or McConnell or Lieut. Gov. Adams as the Democratic gubernatorial nominee. The Virginia Footlight fully backs Mr. Matt Canavan as a Democratic candidate.
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California Supreme Court Sustains Sunday Law
The California Supreme Court upheld the Sunday law with the majority ruling. Justices McKinstry Boss and Sharpstein dissented. The decision was delivered late Friday afternoon.
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Religion as music in Talmage church hymn tones
Talmage asserts religion is not a groan but a song. In his church the hymn tunes played through a cornet turn into a horn song, merging faith with musical devotion.
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Hazel wins walk ing match in New York for 19000
Hazel pockets 19000 for six days work in New York and is accused of being "heeled." The piece notes favorable moves for Dakota Washington Territory and New Mexico statehood and hints at Arizona politics with Governor Title and Tritle. A Clover Valley flour mill and Beecher visit to California are also mentioned.
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Economic plea urges strict county economy and honest delegates
The Gold Hill News argues dull mining times depress Storey County finances with rising indigent costs. It warns higher taxes may come unless ore development or revenue improves, urging voters to elect fiscally responsible Republicans to ensure economical management and restore the county’s credit.
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Now You See Hex and Now You Don't Missing Katie Hill
Katie Hill, facing a war rants for arson, is reported missing after an examination scheduled in Gold Hill yesterday afternoon. The constable searched for her but she could not be found, described as a regular “tittle joker” by the Enterprise.
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Green Bay grocer opens fourth store in Carson and Candelaria
Clip from the Enterprise reports crowds flocking into Wood River country and predicts crowded camps as horizontal growth continues. T R McGurn, prominent grocer with stores in Gold Hill and Sutro, plans another Carson and Candelaria outlet to bring low prices to the region. A French nurse jokes with a godchild at a confectioner about choosing Faith Hope and Charity in chocolate, but the child asks for the Twelve Apostles for more to eat.
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Egg price report sparks odd travel plan by Peter Mullaly
It is claimed eggs will fetch 150 dollars per dozen. The note humorously says old Peter Mullaly plans to travel to that country next week driving a hen before him to make a fortune, per the Enterprise.
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Sewing Machines Offer Lower Prices at Osburn and Shoemaker
Advertises sewing machines available at Osburn and Shoemaker in Reno, claiming cheaper prices than elsewhere.
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Santa Maria Mines Near Arispe Sonora Described
A Chron icle reports on 46 Comstock miners leaving Virginia City to work in Mexican mines near Arispe Sonora. The Las Nueve Minas de Santa Maria group, with a 1,000,000 share stock sold for $1,000,000 in New York, is led by Pierre Humbert Jr. and Robert E. Meyer. The mines span multiple shafts, with a greenstone porphyry ledge 300 feet wide, four miles long, and ore averaging silver with 20 percent gold. Wages are $250 daily with passage expiring after six months. a Go-stamp mill costs $250,000 and will be built in two 30-stamp sections. The project includes a branch railroad, saw mill, and extensive timber. The Magdalena mine lies 85 miles west, amid hot weather and scrub country.
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The Political Future
The piece surveys fall elections, redistricting and party strategy. It argues Republicans must stay alert to district changes to limit Democratic gains, noting the off year election could pivot national politics through redistricting and voter education. It ends with a proverb about fortune and readiness.
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