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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1877
Page
1
The Storey county tax relief plan linked to Mackay and Lair offers a potential tax reduction but awaits Board of Commissioners action. The editors urge fair terms, caution against overburdening taxpayers, and frame the proposal as benevolent yet self serving by the wealthy backers.
The retirement of Minister Washburne from the diplomatic service is lamented as a loss to the nation. He served eight years in France with no complaints, earning broad support and respect. The piece notes his reputation for honor, friendship, and potential future public service, alongside fellow statesmen Bristow and Hayes.
The New York Times notes about 53,000 civil service posts exist, with 8,000 filled by the President and Senate approval and 50,000 to be filled by department heads. It argues cabinet vows of no changes except for cause advance reform, shielding subordinates and ending mass dismissals amid political shifts. It suggests the last campaign favored these officeholders and praises the removal of oppressive power.
A wave of arrest reports ties to the Chingsy massacre surfaces with names Slaighter Stainbrook Conway and Roberts listed as alleged killers. Ames and Wright are detained on related charges with Conway providing the names. The article also notes varied topics from coin hole trickery to political moves and holidays.
The Continental Bank Note Company of New York City, the current contractor, has been awarded the contract to supply postage stamps for public and government use. The project envisions 729,000,000 stamps issued annually at about 2 cents per 1000 stamps for official needs and about 5 cents for newspapers and periodicals. A dispatch printed in the Norristown newspaper lists names and terms related to the outing and related items.
Tus Odd Mullawa of Tracker to celebrate the sixth anniversary of the Order in the United States on Thursday April 26. The event will be anchored by the Naomi Rebuluth Degree Lodge No 4 with a procession and an oration by CG MaClashan. An original poem by Mrs MM Greeley will be read followed by a gentul bell at night.
Professor Wy den leads the xmokaitoss geological surveying party this summer north of the Union Pacific railroad. The group will be arranged in five divisions, each covering about 10,000 square miles of terrain.
The message forecasts an excellent California fruit crop with ample quality unless untoward events occur in the next two weeks. The disposal of surplus in eastern markets depends on the terms negotiable between shippers and railroad companies.
Acvasuno reports Storey County tax suits against the Consolidated Virginia and Californian Mining Companies were appealed on Monday. An undertaking stayed execution, bonds on appeal signed by Maelay and Vair for 120000 dollars. Freight totals include 763,711 pounds shipped by rail with one-seventh from China and Japan. Wool 1,231,990 pounds and wine 144,670 pounds. Deputy Shovikt Henry Kirsch, Virginia, shot in Harrington murder, has recovered enough to leave jail for meals.
Missassy Hayes daughter of President Iluyos is described as a charming beauty of medium height and graceful figure at about one year old. She is noted as bright, intelligent, and a good conversationalist, likely to make a social splash in Washington society in the coming years.
The text reports a political figure named Mot Puscarona as a candidate gaining early support from the public and seen as a strong asset to a campaign. It notes enthusiasm and calls for liberal backing to aid the camp’s success.
A proposal envisions a single central unit within the Treasury or another department to manage all government advertising, aiming to eliminate the cost of issuing separate proposals and streamline spending. The plan argues for consolidated control of public notices and ads under one agency.
The plan proposes increasing the Phil Sheridan mine stock from twenty four thousand to one hundred thousand shares and selling part of the new stock to fund ongoing operations rather than relying on further assessments.
In New York City yesterday a jealous husband bound his wife to a chair and then disfigured her face with vitriol. Tr will cost $4,000 per month to run the Virginia schools during the coming fiscal year, and $2,000 per month to run the Gold Hill schools.
In Jacksonville Florida a first consignment of 200 quarts arrived in splendid condition aboard Zero refrigerators. Chief Brown implements efficient plans and Hughston assists. Renee Naw Yous in reaching strawberries from New York to Virginia. Charleston steamers expect 20 000 quarts weekly.
Vinotnts Orry reports eleven regular policemen cost 15600 to operate. In addition, the other officers receive a 5 premium for each arrest.
The London Telegraph notes the United States has repaid a large portion of its national debt since the war, a feat that shames England for its century of similar efforts.
Forty five licenses issued in Storey county in three months. Fifteen couples reside in Gold Hill. Nine divorces granted in the same period.
Cavaon Valley farmers are busily plowing and sowing amid anxiety over possible water scarcity this coming summer. Reported strikes in Day appear as a minor disruption in local affairs.
The passage surveys renowned historic women famed for elopements or marriages at advanced ages. It cites figures from Troy legendary eras to European courts, noting ages from mid thirties to over forty and describing outcomes, reputations, and notable relationships across eras.
An ornate ode lauds California as a nascent empire tied to the Pacific shore. It extols Golden Gate, vast plains, and a nation rising from the continent while praising Californians loyal to the homeland.
A Nevada public notice style letter critiques Governor Bradley and State Treasurer Le Brady, alleging bond mismanagement and forged judgments. It recounts bonds, court judgments, and insolvency rumors, with mining news from Granite District and Elko area including deals and townsite talks.
Prominent mining news describes ore values at the Grand Prize and Windsor mills, with plans for shafting at Young America South and Liberty, plus anticipated spring developments. Mentions Boa, McGunn, and Beards, and notes ore assays around 200 dollars per ton and new incorporations in Ban Pranceisea.
From the Mixer last week an annexed report outlines nine districts with rising ore richness. Paymaster ore body improves, yielding 16 to 20 tons daily at about 300 dollars per ton, with milling experts deeming the granite belt and below-ore “coping” critical. Mindful progress continues across Dvianen, Mountain Pride, Emily, Consolidated, and Governor Consolidated mines with high-grade ore and expanding tunnels and inclines boosting production prospects.
The South Leopard Company drains water and advances on the Ming and Worl claims with satisfactory progress. Early announcements of a rich strike in the Soul Leopard draw stockholders cheerfully. Work to resume at Cornucopia Consolidated is hoped to arrange affairs and develop mines. Fisher vein touted as large and valuable, with strong local belief in its potential. A new strike rumored in Leopard mine lower lava. Other claims including Tip Top Panther Munsey OK Republic expected to yield soon.
Cornerstone laid by Washington on September 18, 179. Capitol opened for Congress on November 17, 1800. Dome completed in 1807, 13614 feet diameter, 287% foot high, crowned by Liberty statue. White marble exterior, 100 Corinthian columns, vast rotunda, ornate halls, interiors lit by 1000 gas jets and electricity, cost reported at 13,000,000.
An Englishman pretended to be a physician to obtain a medical diploma from the examining board in Liksom. He hired a poor man to impersonate him, answering questions to secure the credential. The plan initially succeeded but later exposure and pursuit followed.
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