Town and County Highlights From Yesterday’s Daily Journal
March ends temperately as freight arrivals resume and trains regain timeliness. Notables include Gov Kinkead a Bay passenger, Major Earnest at Camp Bidwell in Reno, and Dan Cook from New York bound for San Francisco. Lindley unveils a striking new sign. Leavitt’s minstrels set Reno show for April 3. Nevada pushes bills for a government building in Carson and an extra judge. Albion stockholders rumor to sell to Richmond at 80 per share. Surprise Valley cattle near 1,200 head ready for spring markets. Dr A Barkan returns to San Francisco practice at 306 Kearny Street.
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Ley. Lindley
Stephen Connor
Antelope
Gov. Kinkead
The
Bay
Major Earnest
Camp Bidwell
Reno
Dan Cook
New York
San Francisco
Honey Lake
Leavitt
Cc. S. Varian
Carson
Sawyer
Nevada
Humboldt County
Chase & Thyes
Charlie Chase
Roger Johnson
E. Meyer
Hoffman
C. Derby
Comstock
Andrew Fraser
John Hymers
Pyramid
Sacramento
Truckee
Moigga
Elko
Central Pacific
Lorenzo Sawyer
Mesick
Sam Jones
Lon Hamilton
W. 5. Wood
Perkins
Virginia
Reno Athletic Club
Kauffman
Evening Times
Lewis
R.A. M
Carson City
R.A.M
R. A. Masons
W. A. Walker
Truckee Republican
Deacon Parkinson
Journal
Grass Valley Union
Enterprise
Truckee Carson
Colorado
O. R. Leonard
Supreme Court of the
State of
Johnnie Skae's Flight Back Into Favor At Bonanza
The Carson Appeal notes Johnnie Skae, linked to a failed Sierra Nevada deal, has resurfaced under Bonanza protection and was elected a director of Utah Mining Company. It claims he netted 250000 in six months from Arizona and New Mexico properties, implying a silver spoon tale with a golden tea service. Passengers arriving Reno tonight from the East include J A Norton New Orleans J C Copeley Aurora Mrs C W Banks Oakland William M Gwin Coleman Mrs M B Kellogg San Francisco Mrs Lockett Georgia David Lubin Sacramento Mrs J R Smith New York Mrs J D Thompson New Bedford Mass Miss T Pierce Santa Clara.
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Carson
Johnnie Skae
Bonanza
Utah Mining Company
Arizona
New Mexico
Reno
J. A. Norton
New Orleans
J. C.‘Copeley
Aurora
C. W. Banks
Oakland
William M. Gwin
William ®. Coleman
M. B. Kellogg
San Francisco
Lockett
Georgia
David Lubin
Sacramento
J. R. Smith
New York
J. D. Thompson
New Bedford
Mass
T. Pierce
Santa Clara
Minstrels Coming to Reno on San Francisco Run
Caliender's Colored Minstrels, the great original company newly organized and reconstructed, are en route to San Francisco for an extended engagement and will soon visit Reno. No expense spared in perfecting this organization. Two brass bands, a double parade, and novelties never before in minstrelsy. The company will comprise the best of colored artists.
Accidental Death Report in Gold Hill News
The coroner's jury investigating Reverend T. H. McGrath's death ruled it an accidental pistol discharge from his own hand. It noted he once held a $3,000 life policy that had lapsed, and he left a $1,000 sash to his wife.
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The
Gold Hill News
T. H. McGrath
Californiar Monthlies Spark Interesting Illustrations
The Californiar offers a splendid issue for the coming month with unusually many illustrations that boost its appeal. Reading matter comes from bright Pacific Coast writers, making the periodical valuable for households to own.
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Califo
Pac
Judge Lansing Trial At Eureka District Court
The Eureka District Court hears the trial of Judge Lansing with defense teams Baker and Wines, Bishop and Sabin, R M Beatty, and Dave Bailey. State representation by District Attorney Davenport. The plea is self defense amid heightened interest.
The Tax Levy for 1882 by County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will set the 1882 tax levy at their next meeting. No increase over last year's rate is expected, likely a reduction. Bonds for the Court House are paid and the Building Fund levy may end. Schools may run with less than 40 cents, and the State and county tax may not exceed 2.20, 99 cents of which for the State. Reno’s special tax will likely be 50 cents for the new school house debt and town needs.
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Board of Commissioners
Court House
General Road Fund
Reno
Resolution in Minutes of State Convention Passed
The Carson Appeal reports a four part resolution in the last State Convention minutes, authored by Bishop of Eureka and passed. Secretary Thomas Tennant offered the minutes to Central Committee Secretary Doten, who declined them, seeking only the names of committee members.
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Carson
Thomas Tennant
Mrr. Bishop
Eureka
Tennant
Central Committee
Doten
Alpha Company to raise funds with stock assessment
San Francisco Post reports Alpha company managers say a fifty cent per share levy on capital stock finances a broader movement to oppose water. Gold Hill News notes Alpha is the first to act and hopes other companies will join to aid the mines.
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Alpha Company
San Francisco Post
Gold Hill News
Alpha
Man Frozen Hands and Feet While Skiing From Antelope Valley to Genoa
Walter Swart of the California and Nevada Telegraph Company started from Rickey's place in Antelope Valley on snow shoes bound for Genoa about forty miles distant. After days with no word, a Tuesday search party found him at the Mountain House with hands and feet frozen.
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Walter Swart
California and Nevada Telegraph Company
Rickey
Antelope Valley
Genoa
Wary Market Notes and Local Rail News From Davy Journal
Fresh meats see price trends as cattle and sheep remain plentiful and San Francisco demand pushes shipments. Quotations for beef veal lamb and pork are listed alongside stock quotes from numerous mines and firms in Nevada and California. Local travel, legal, and business notices round out Friday’s brief with remarks on trains, renamed officials, and company sales.
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San Francisco
Overland Bound West Passengers Depart Omsha for Reno
List of travelers leaving Omsha on Monday and Tuesday bound for Reno tonight and tomorrow night includes A B Smith and family from San Francisco Mrs B Thompson from Bangor Me Charles Miller and daughter from San Francisco W A Seaver from New York G W Bothwell and wife from Nevada EB A Davis from San Francisco F Cluggage William Josslyn from San Francisco Mrs John Means Miss Bessie Means Miss Rosa Means Miss Lillie Steans from Ashland Ky Captain Canada Edward Cookingham from Albany.
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Omsha
Reno
A.B. Smith
San Francisco
B. Thompson
Bangor
Charles Miller
W. A. Seaver
New York
G. W. Bothwell
Nevada
A. Davis
F. Cluggage
William Josslyn
John
Rapid Depreciation in Virginia City Real Estate
The Chronicle reports rapid depreciation in Virginia City real estate with two deeds. On Tuesday a deed from the administrator of M Vollmers estate transferred the William Tell House to Thomas Freehill for 2600 dollars. A second deed shows Freehill selling to J and Pinschower for 2000 dollars, then lending them 1600 secured by a mortgage on the property.
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Virginia City
the Chronicle
M. Vollmers
Thomas Freehill
William Tell
Freehill
Pinschower
Spring Goods From F. Levy and Brother
F Levy and Brother announce a large consignment of spring goods including muslins ginghams ladies dress suits cretonnes and skirting. The firm offers the latest styles and prices low enough that no one should go away hoping for cheaper rates elsewhere.
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F. Levy & Bro
Not Very Bracing. Union Consolidated mine stock news
The Gold Hill News reports that an assessment of $1 per share was announced on the capital stock of the Union Consolidated mine Tuesday. It notes that informed residents on Pine Street in San Francisco expect the Sierra Nevada Co. to announce a similar assessment soon.
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Gold Hill
Union Consolidated Mine
Pine Street
San Francisco
Sierra Nevada Co
Roll of Honor at Pyr Public School for March
The roll of honor lists students for the month ending March 17. Mary Clark 99, Sarah Hearon 97.5, Joseph Clark 97, Winnie Monroe 96.5, Jessie Hearon 96, Maud Monroe 96, Eddie Hearon 95. Absentees or tardies: Winnie Monroe, Maud Monroe, Josre E. Winteewawres. Teacher.
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Pyramid Public School
Mary Clark
Sarah Hearon
Joseph Clark
Winnie Monroe
Jessie Hearon
Maud Monroe
Eddie Hearon
Josre E. Winteewawres
Freight Rates Change Between Hawthorne and Bodie
The Bodie Free Press reports new freight rates from Hawthorne to Bodie. Charges: under 700 pounds cost 1.34 cents per pound. over 700 pounds cost 11 percent per pound. Snow in surrounding hills is rapidly clearing.
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Bodie
Where Are You William Gratten in Wisconsin
Miss Nellis Gratten of Oshkosh asks for William Gratten last known in Nevada. The Journal offers mail delivery for $5 per year or 12 1/2 cents per week by carrier.
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William
Nellis Gratten
Box 317
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
William Gratten
Nevada
Overland Bound Passengers Leave Omaha for Reno
Listed travelers depart Omaha Monday and arrive Reno tonight including Oscar Wilde and servant, J B Vale manager London, Adolph Wolfe and wife Portland, Mrs Irvine Elmira, H Sinheimer and wife San Francisco, L Brown Mount Idaho, Alex Lim Shanghai, Mrs Smith Bodie, G H Brewster New Zealand, J F MeJunkine family Washington IA, J Millard and wife San Francisco, D Lombardo, Louis Perez Mexico, Comley Barton Opera Troupe totaling forty two persons.
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Omaha
Reno
Oscar Wilde
J. 8. Vale
London
Adolph Wolfe
Portland Or
William Irvine
Washington
Iowa
J. Millard
San Francisco
D. Lombardo
Louis Perez
Mexico
Comley Barton Opera Troupe
Condition of Judge Hillyer seen as forcing retirement
The Carson Index reports Judge Hillyer may not resume judicial duties. Dr Lane of San Francisco warned last December he might not sit again, and current condition supports retirement and appointment of a successor.
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Carson
Hillyer
Lane
San Francisco
Rough Trip Delayed By Snow Blockade In Sierra County
Frank A. Wise and Frank Bishop left Gold Hill for the Centennial gravel mine in Sierra county when a storm began. They were detained seventy two hours in the snow blockade on the Central Pacific Railroad before reaching Nevada City. Snow in Washington township near the mine is twelve feet deep.
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Frank A. Wise
Frank
Bishop
Gold Hill
Centennial
Sierra County
Central Pacific
Nevada City
Washington Township
Postmaster General Howe Aims to Expedite Mail to San Francisco
Howe plans to speed the mails from New York to San Francisco, cutting westbound travel by three to four hours and pushing departure and arrival times to allow San Francisco businessmen to receive Eastern letters in the morning and send replies the same day. The west-bound train would arrive in Reno in the afternoon.
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Howe
New York
San Francisco
Reno
Bonanza firm to pay tax dispute as court remittance pending
The Gold Hill News reports the Bonanza company will settle the county and state tax claim halted since 1876 with no further legal contest. Remittance from the Supreme Court has not yet reached the County Clerk, delaying any action. A snow slide near Sierra City, California, destroyed a mill and damaged others at Sierra Butte mines, with a mule caught but no lives lost.
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Gold Hill
Supreme Court
Sierra City
California
Sierra Butte
Hanks Mill
Hitchcock Mill
Losi Ag
Barnum Circus Heading West But Not Virginia City
The Virginia Chronicle reports Barnum's circus plans a Pacific coast tour this year. Virginia City is not listed among stops. If Barnum joins the show he would exhibit in a tent. People would pay to see him more than the trained elephants and monkeys.
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Virginia Chronicle
Barnum
Clicus
Pacific Coast
Virginia City
Lai
Nevada Heathens Wealth From Miss Burr Bequest
The American Church Missionary Society for Nevada receives a $20,000 bequest from Miss Sarah Burr of New York who died on the first instant, leaving most of her $3,000,000 fortune to charity. Gold Hill News notes other Nevada mining talks and court delays due to payroll and marshal issues. The First National Bank report, due in advertising columns, shows $303,263.32 resources and a $10,449.21 surplus.
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Gold Hill
American Church Missionary Society For
Nevada
Sarah Burr
New York
First National Bank
Heavy Sale Report of Cattle Purchase by Al Longley
Al Longley yesterday bought 1000 head of cattle from Ayres Wheeler and Drexler. Delivery is scheduled for August and September.
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al Longley
Ayres, Wheeler & Drexler
The House Passes Chinese Bill Without Amendment
The House at 5:15 yesterday passed the Chinese bill without amendment by 77 yeas to 65 nays. An assessment of 1 per share has been levied on the capital stock of the Sierra Nevada Mining Company.
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Alpha Mining Company
North Gould & Carry Mining Company
Union Consolidated Mining Co
Sierra Nevada Mining Company
Senator Jones Discusses President veto on Chinese bill
Nevada Senator Jones said he does not expect a veto on the Chinese bill. He notes veto power is for unconstitutional or treaty-violating measures or hasty actions. He cites long debate and treaty scope, insisting public sentiment does not demand a veto. Russia not ready for war. General Staff warns against offensive action and urges strengthening Warsaw and Western Fortress.
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Jones
Nevada
Arthur
Executive
Russia
Warsaw
Fbe
State Convention Placed Elsewhere by Committee Debate
The Austin Reveille and Carson papers clash as the Republican State Central Committee picks Reno for the September State Convention, overriding a Carson City resolution. Editors urge action against the committee while noting changed membership and anticipated venue shift from Carson under last convention's order.
Progress of the Southern Pacific Railroad in Texas
Two construction gangs total 2000 men push the line westward from San Antonio and eastward from El Paso toward a Pasos river meeting point about 130 miles from San Antonio and 400 miles from El Paso. About 253 miles of track already laid at 1.5 miles per day. rails stock from English steel and supplies largely from San Francisco. The terrain is rough with ravines and canyons. future sections will grow harder but crews press on.
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Southern Pacific
Texas
el Paso
San Antonio
Pasos River
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Disaster in North Dakota wreck near Sweet Briar
A Northern Pacific wreck at Sweet Briar about forty miles west of Mandan—engine from Mandan to summon physicians. Wires down between Bismarck and Mandan. Rumor says a work train passed a damaged bridge and a passenger train followed. About thirty killed and many injured. Local doctors have rushed to the scene. Details unavailable at press time.
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Bismarck
Dakota
Northern Pacific
Sweet Briar
Here
North Pacific
Mandan
Hidden Treasure Unearthen Near Auburn Cabal
A Nevada stage robber named Sharp, jailed in the State Prison, once hid as an honest miner near Auburn. A stranger arrived a week ago with plans of Sharp’s cabin and premises, began digging, and reportedly unearthed gold and several watches before leaving as suddenly as he arrived.
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Sharp
Nevada
Auburn
Pacific mine yields enormous gold strike in Amador County
A report says a vast gold deposit was found in the Pacific mine Amador County Cal last week with pieces of nearly pure gold weighing about 20000 dollars taken from the vein. The tale notes the remote setting and imagined hostile tribes along the vein to heighten dramatic effect.
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Pacific Mine
Amador County
Cal
New Mexico
Arizona
Patti Land a Pantie at Boston Opera
Patti sang in opera at the Grand Hall Mechanic Building before 5500 spectators. A curtain fire in the first act nearly caused panic, but two journalists in the middle of the audience reassured the crowd and the blaze was extinguished quickly.
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Boston Dispatch
Patti
Mechanics’ Building
Cheap Vegetables for Bodie Aurora and Candelaria
The Owens river valley soil yields abundant vegetables as the C. and C. railroad reaches Bishop Creek and connects with the Bodie road. This will supply Bodie, Aurora, and Candelaria with vegetables at a low figure due to the loamy soil fine for melons and truck farming.
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Aurora Herald
Bishop Creek
Bodie Road
Bodie
Aurora
Candelaria
Owens River Valley
Elko Agency Chief Defends Shoshone Reservation
The Elko Inde pendent reports Agent John How says Washington is informed of all facts about the Shoshone Agency case. He contends he bears no blame for alleged crookedness and notes Boyle and Miller claims were outside regular channels but legitimate and awaiting departmental recognition. Howe awaits the full exhibit of Duck Valley Reservation transactions under his control during the investigation.
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Elko Independent
John How
Washington
Boyle
Miller
How
Howe
Duck Valley Reservation
California Gold Mine Dominates Bodie Region
The Standard Consolidated at Bodie in Mono County remains California’s leading mine for three to four years. The ore vein is narrow and irregular, yet the mine produced more ore last year than ever before, with thirteen $75,000 dividends totaling $975,000 and cash on hand of $307,029, up $186,793.
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California
Standard Consolidated
Bodie
Mono County
Standard Consolidated Mine
S. F. Bulletin
Senator Fair Earns Notice As Diligent New Member
Frank Pisley writes from Washington that Senator Fair is a hardworking, seat-keeping legislator valued for intelligent committee work. He notes Fair lives at the Arlington with the Summer annex and hosts generous dinner parties inviting guests and their families. He sees room for improvement in personal confidence in debate and housing for entertaining.
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Frank Pisley
Washington
The
Argonaut
Senator Fair
Arlington
Cabinet Chat Hints Chandler Nomination for Navy Aide
Rumors say William E. Chandler will be nominated as Secretary of the Navy within days. Best information points to Chandler's nomination this week. Interior Department changes are rumored but Kirkwood's supporters expect him to stay in place.
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Associated Precypated
William E. Chandler
Secretary of the Navy
Chandler
Interior Department
Kirkwood
Cassidy’s Aphorism Recalled On Chinese Bill Unity
The piece notes Mr. Cassidy’s claim that the Chinese bill should pass unanimously as both parties are pledged to it by their platforms. It recalls the Sage of Poverty Gulch who reportedly said platforms are made to catch votes.
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Cassidy
Poverty Gulch
Virginia Chronicle Nominates Williams for Nevada Governor
The Virginia Chronicle nominates Senator Joseph T. Williams of Nye county for Governor of Nevada. The Senator is described as strong and popular with a solid record and a good railROAD stance. If the Democratic State Convention honors him, Republicans will need a strong opponent to defeat him in the general election.
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Belmont Courier
The
Virginia Chronicle
Joseph T. Williams
Nye County
Nevada
Williams
Sutro Tunnel Company Cuts Workforce After Draft
Last Wednesday the Sutro Tunnel Company drafted nearly all employees and discharged all but 21. The reduced force is about the minimum needed to maintain repairs, making it unlikely to uphold ongoing tunnel work with so few workers.
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Sutro Tunnel Company
Virginia Chronicle
Carson’s $100,000 Federal building proposal analyzed
The Chronicle notes Reno’s irritation but argues Carson’s plan merits a Federal building of about $100,000 with space for the United States Surveyor-General’s office, highlighting a government facility issue in Virginia.
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Reno
Carson
United States Surveyor-General’s Office
Virginia Chronicle
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