25 Mar 1882
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 36 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1882
Page
1
In Congress Cassidy argues for a strict Chinese immigration suspension, citing risks to civilization and economic strain. Reports note widespread Nevada and California concerns, weather woes in Humboldt, and local political chatter on state admissions and elections.
The Carson Appeal reports a dispute over the 1882 state convention site after a prior Reno proposal and a Carson City resolution. Central Committee actions are questioned for exceeding authority and conflicting interpretations of a 1880 resolution designating Carson as meeting place. Delegates may visit the new Insane Asylum during the Reno debate.
Seven petitions have been received at the White House for the pardon of Sergeant Mason. One comes from Chicago, one from Boston, one from Tennessee, and the rest from Ohio. Most signatures are not numerous. There is broad belief an investigation will be granted, possibly a full pardon. Adjutant General Drum calls Mason's crime among the highest under military law, yet the War Department would not oppose an investigation of his sentence.
Synopsis of the Army Appropriation Bill shows an aggregate appropriation of 27,431,698 with estimates totaling 29,237,386, marking an increase of 743,898 from last year. Key items include pay for up to 25,000 enlisted men and 500 Signal Corps personnel, 4,164,000 for transportation, 8,500,000 for Quartermaster supplies, 2,300,000 for subsistence, and 1,400,000 for clothing and camp equipment. The bill also provides for compulsory retirement of officers at 62 and references to Fourth of July claims to the Court of Claims.
The committee report on Treasury expenses is long and fully vindicates Secretary Sherman. It recommends safeguards against misuse, while Senator Edmunds introduces measures to retire officers for efficiency after service, with graduated compensation. Democratic papers in the state attack the Chinese bill as a party issue, though it must pass a Republican House and be signed by a Republican President.
Congressman Cassidy argues for the Chinese bill unless pledges fail, noting all parties in the country call for immigration limits. He recalls remarks from his State Senate during the Bullion Tar bill debate.
The California Democratic State Central Committee met in San Francisco and fixed San Jose as the site for the next State Convention on June 20. Each county will send one delegate plus one more for every 200 votes cast for Hancock.
The Interior Secretary’s forthcoming report likely shows millions of acres of railroad land grants forfeited. By Congressional action, these lands should be returned to the public.
Of the eighty seven members added to the House since the apportionment of 1850 the rapidly growing Western States have called for fifty five. West ward the star of Empire takes its way.
Colored citizens of Washington organize events for Emancipation Day and condemn Senator Jones remarks on the Chinese bill. Tombstone district bullion shipments for February total $418,000 with most mines dividend paying. Arizona bullion yield for 1882 expected to rise. Rumor of New York Collector Robertson’s abroad replacement by Commissioner French gains traction. Secretary Folger reportedly favors swift action.
In Sacramento City, Wm Guttenberger the Democratic candidate is elected third Trustee. The Republican ticket, including Karcher for Chief of Police by about 80 votes, Anderson for City Attorney by around 600, and the Republican Fire Commissioners, secure positions with solid majorities. A Kansas Republican journal denounces a Governor election scheme as doomed, while Democrats pledge to ally with any group when favorable.
An old urban proverb hints that heavy mountain rain could settle disputes among ranchers by dramatically altering the soil. The remark suggests uprooting complaints about slickens to a depth of six feet, implying a drastic change in ground conditions and tensions.
A telegraph line may reach Bristol next month pending arrangements with the telegraph company. The town celebrates a May flower strike seen as a boon, with rich property opening into a bonanza. Tensions rise between Italian coalburners and wood ranch owners over disputed ranch lands across the range.
Governor Porter asserts Indiana Republicans are never better organized though he notes the temperance issue will influence this year’s campaign. He predicts the issue also shapes Nevada politics. Secretary Forster cites Ireland’s Land Act as a poor success with 72000 cases in Land Court, under 5000 settled.
Indiana Governor Porter believes Blaine will be an important factor in 1884 politics with a strong following. He also thinks President Arthur would like to be his own successor.
Congress, though narrowly divided, remains a working body. The polygamy ban has cleared both houses and the Chinese immigration suspension is nearing final passage. Tariff deliberations may shift to a commission while bank and money questions persist. The first session typically runs into summer, often adjourned by June heat in Washington.
Lawmakers expect August 1 as the probable final adjournment for both houses as heavy business remains and little progress has been made toward clearing it. The delay affects pressing importan ce items and the legislative agenda.
Nine of eleven Ogden City Council members resign amid reform pressure. The mayor reportedly fills vacancies with non polygamists, altering council composition to end polygamy ties in practice.
Mrs Abraham Lincoln directed Miss Sweet the Chicago Pension Agent to disburse 15000 dollars, the pension amount Congress recently granted.
President Arthur plans to attend the commencement exercises at Union College in June if his duties permit. Meanwhile many men continue leaving Sutro in search of work mining and otherwise, seeking new employment opportunities.
In a Washington caucus led by Representative Robeson the Republicans adopted a resolution opposing selective tax cuts. The measure argues any revenue reduction should apply to all classes and favor extending whisky in bond relief, while condemning discrimination against Democrats.
A Montana election tale claims Judge C. C. Goodwin of the Salt Lake Tribune could receive the governor ship if he agrees to accept. Carson friends vouch for a character described as princely, refined, and cultured, suggesting wide regard for his possible influence.
The Bristol mining district shows rapid growth and rising ore output. Multiple mines including Mayflower Day Tempest Iron Noonday Lore Vale and Noonday prospects reveal large rich bodies of ore. Prospectors expect values to double this year as buildings rise and confidence increases in Bristol.
The Appeal states Bonanza firm owes Nevada and Storey County $72,568.99 but reports have inflated this amount. Nevada Supreme Court in 1876 held no interest may be collected unless the judgment specifies it. The Bonanza firm will owe only the original sum.
The House Committee on Territories reports Washington Territory’s 1881 taxable property totaling 23.7 million dollars, free of debt, with two and a half million in current taxation. Wheat, lumber, coal, wool, and manufactured goods show strong output. 75,000 population in 1880 and 15,823 votes. Opposition from Democrats and Republicans tied to Dakota admission.
The Wood River Mining News notes many residents returning from winter travels and Idaho visitors filling the streets. General John B. Winters, back from Ketchum, spent much of the week in Hailey as snow recedes from Bullion terrain. Passenger traffic has surged to 100 to 150 weekly, boosting local business while Hon. W. E. F. Desl of Virginia City seeks the Nevada governorship on the Democratic ticket.
The South rebounds with record cotton output surpassing prewar highs. Georgia gold production explodes from 40,000 in 1875 to 4 million in 1881, while numerous southern towns modernize with cotton mills and growing immigration. Texas population soars from 820,000 in 1870 to 1.7 million by 1880, amid vast land for settlers and budding inland transport growth.
The article details profits from currency issues, noting large gains from silver coinage before 1881. It lists seven years of mint output ending June 30, 1881, with Trade Dollars exported to Hong Kong and circulating in the Atlantic states. It cites total face value of $136,487,458 and seigniorage gains of about $16.6 million, plus over $25 million in fractional silver stored in government vaults since 1878.
The acting President vows to pursue nomination and election while all administration energy focuses on these aims. A recent Delmonico's dinner in New York drew 73 men, each at least six feet two, belonging to the Titans social group of prominent New Yorkers.
A narrator recalls ten minutes of smoking with a Chevalier to reveal why smokers stay with tobacco. The Chevalier extinguishes the pipe and replaces it with a fresh Garcia cigar, then repeats, showing the palate becomes nicotine-tolerant after fifteen minutes.
The Genoa snow slide at Genoa Canyon covered rows of small houses and riverbank areas. Mr Bowens family perished in their home while Pauline Borlen also died. Seven Indians in camp were buried, with more missing. Residents fled as further slides feared. Tom Audrain escaped serious injury.
The new Fair's stores on Pine and Sangome in San Francisco rise as a first class five story building on a fifty-vara corner lot. Occupancy is planned next month eight months after laying the foundation stone. The project totals about $180,000 with $30,000 for elevators. An artesian well 180 feet deep has been sunk, yielding water in successive strata at 54 feet and 110 feet, before reaching bedrock.
The Union line in Philadelphia plans a cable driven street railway experiment. Engineer W B Reaney will study Chicago practice and draft plans for use here. The test will run between Twenty third street and East park, with wires extended to Columbia avenue Seventh and Franklin streets, aiming for completion by July next.
The article recalls a historic Mississippi flood forty years past and cites a severe 1847 Ohio flood at Cincinnati reaching 60 feet. It notes the recent rise at 57 feet, with whole Lower Mississippi counties submerged and unprecedented distress. Government relief efforts are under way.
The Quincy Herald notes a Kelly Cornell bargain aimed at aiding Republicans in the next State election and predicts administration efforts to carry New York and Virginia. It asks if William Mahone of Virginia could be President with John Kelly of New York as Vice President in 1884.
John Sharp, Mormon Bishop at the St Nicholas Hotel, declines to confirm or deny rumors about Brigham Young's status, stating he will not answer or comment on the subject.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.