14 May 1887
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1887
Page
1
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The Farmer and Dealer editorial argues Nevada voters and farmers faced discriminatory freight charges for interior western goods. It cites carload costs to Cheyenne, Hyanston, Ogden, Elko, Reno, and Sacramento, showing higher inland rates and rail tolls benefiting California operations. It condemns railroad taxes and profits diverted from Nevadan producers to corporate wealth.
The Cribune reports Mrs James Brown Potter will receive 500 weekly under her deal with Miner plus 25 percent of receipts up to a threshold 30 percent above that, and 36 percent for large sums. Ab bey argues the terms preclude profit to her manager. Miner plans several manuscript plays, including one by Admiral Potter, and a London dispatch notes Mrs Potter will soon leave the Haymarket.
The Elko Independent reports Senator Stewart surveys Idaho to determine what portion of the Territory to annex to Nevada. After completing the survey he plans to carve the Gem of the Mountains into three parts with one to Washington Territory, a small portion to Montana, and the largest share to Nevada’s constituents.
The President held a state dinner Friday night in honor of Queen Kapiolani. The White House was decorated with palms and flowers. The President greeted the guests in the East Room and escorted the Queen to dinner, followed by the Chief Justice, Princes Liliuokalani, and Hawaiian Minister and Mrs Cleveland.
The annual Chamber of Commerce banquet was held at the Palace Hotel last Thursday. Horace Davia urged a shorter ocean to ocean waterway, praising the Panama Canal as vital to San Francisco’s future as a commercial hub.
Multiple Nevada papers publish five column charges by William Thompson accusing Dr Bishop of cruelty incompetence and neglect at the Reno and Carson asylums. Calls for an investigation hearing before Insane Commissioners next Thursday with witness lists and promised proofs. mixed editorials weigh credibility and possible vindictiveness while urging due process.
The United States Naval Torpedo Board will test a torpedo invented by General H Berdan. Berdan returns from Constantinople where trials occurred and has contracts with many foreign powers to supply the device on satisfactory trial. Tests will be held in the United States with witnesses from contracting governments. The torpedo is linked by a cable to a ship ram and deployed under nets to strike a vessel.
Jane num ber J MacDonald Oxley of the Marine Department at Ottawa outlines the Canadian stance on the fishery dispute and provides details about the armed vessels patrolling the coastline guarding the coast.
The United States Geological Survey moves to gather detailed eyewitness information on the Arizona shocks. It will mail printed questions on exact times, duration, direction of travel, sounds, and effects on springs and terrain. Respondents sending their address will receive a circular and postage paid envelope. The affected area covers about four hundred miles in a rough circle, large but smaller than the Charleston event and Riviera tremor.
New York May 6 General Sheridan replies to General Rosser's letter about a Shenandoah Valley trip. He recalls past rifts and dismisses any intent to visit the valley that summer. He notes Rosser seeks political gain and asserts no atonement is owed for war actions.
A Washington source claims the Interstate Commerce Commission will suspend the long and short haul clause, section 4, on all US railroads after their return. The duration is unknown, but the action may last until Congress can act, as the move is said to remedy “great injury” to the country.
Wall Street reports President Houston of the Pacific Mail Steamship Co will be succeeded by George Gould at the May 21 election. Director Lauterbach said if Houston retires Gould is likely to take the presidency, though Houston would remain a director.
The people of Cincinnati are moving to secure seats at both national political conventions next year as local organizers and civic groups mobilize to influence the party platforms and attract candidate attention.
A May 6 dispatch from Curcaco reports that California transcontinental roads seek to bypass the Interstate Commerce Act by letting Pacific Mail Steamship and Canadian Pacific Railroad set differential rates to Pacific Coast points. The aim is to mimic pooling without a formal share of profits, reorganizing the Transcontinental Association on the old basis minus the pool.
May 6 at Cutcaco a meeting of transcontinental railway reps disclosed limited prospects for a combined overland network. Canadian Pacific may be offered differential rates to join, but others balk. Denver and Rio Grande, Burlington and Missouri seek allowances, Northern Pacific aims at California traffic, while Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe oppose rate differentials. Delegates expect rates to be adjusted to constrain losses if CP gains business.
Democratic leaders in New York wait on the Kentucky State Convention for guidance amid doubts about Grover Cleveland’s renomination and free trade. Rumors point to Henry Watterson and associates drafting policy, with factions split between Tam many and County Democracy resisting Cleveland and Civil Service reform.
New York May 6 The Mayor stands firm on enforcing the liquor law every Sunday despite private advice from political friends. He will appoint municipal commissioners next month based on fitness, not partisanship, risking party backlash. Hewitt remains feeble and may seek a respite from office cares, possibly abroad.
The El Dorado county fair should unite citizens for home interests and improvements. The piece urges broad public effort, broad attendance, and a comprehensive display of products and industries, stressing premiums as secondary to a strong district and state fair presence. It calls on the press to awaken public spirit and advocate exhaustive duty toward fairs and the state fair.
Senator George Hearst, in St. Louis, tells a Missouri Republican interviewer that California will go Democratic, Vilas will secure Oregon for the Democrats, and Nevada’s 13,000 voters are controlled by railroads centered near Virginia City, predicting corporate influence over Nevada’s choice next year.
The Board of Review of the National Trotting Association meets next Tuesday in Chicago with Judge Shafter attending as a Pacific Coast delegate. If Mr. Vail resigns, Pacific Coast may remain in the National. if not, a new regional association could form across California through Washington Territory and nearby states, with ample revenue and strong prospects.
The Dwyer brothers acquire Egmont the Nashville phenomenon from the Anbern Indiana stables for 15000 dollars, a move noted as a strong purchase in racing circles.
The Comptroller of Currency on Monday authorized Western National Bank of New York to begin business with a capital of 3 500 000. Daniel Manning serves as president and Ferdinand Blankinhorn as cashier.
The stock market showed steady gains as major indices rose slightly and trading volume remained solid. Investors cited steady earnings and positive economic indicators supporting a cautious yet confident mood across financials and tech sectors.
The people of Ormsby urged unity to win a $100 prize for the best exhibit from any county except Washoe at the upcoming State Fair. Ormsby leads Nevada county class lists, appealing to residents to compete.
At a Union Veterans banquet in Baltimore Mark Twain mock recounts his Civil War service claiming two weeks as a private rising to second lieutenant. He jokes about a nameless battle at Boonville with two casualties and asserts his retirement from war altered its outcome, leaving the Confederates weaker.
The Carson Union urges Nevada to respond to continued discrimination after the Pacific Railroad completion. A Winnemucca meeting is planned to draft an appeal to the Interstate Commerce Commission, challenging California merchants and CP railroad allies. The piece questions Carson citizens and local merchants if they will act with vigor.
The Elko Independent Baye urges Elko county residents to unite for the $100 gold prize for the best exhibit from any Nevada county excluding Washoe at the upcoming State Fair. Elko leads Nevada counties in the exhibit standings.
The Sacramento Bee reports Nevadans, free from political influence, push for practical education. They conclude learning a trade and entering the workforce is essential as schools adopt manual training intro duced into o ber schools.
Arbor Day has spurred millions of trees to be planted in the Western States that would not have been planted otherwise, expanding reforestation and green cover across public and private lands.
The Ogden News urges Nevadans to rally before the Interstate Commerce Commission to oppose a railroad coalition and defend fair freight rates. It cites Southern Pacific efforts to suspend long and short haul protections, Reno and Nevada injuries, and recalls Rollin M. Daggett’s anti‑CPR stance as a model for public action and petitions.
The Carson Union blasts rail bosses and corporate power for defying the Interstate Commerce Law. It warns President Cleveland to enforce the Constitution and laws, urging him to address threats from railroad companies and to use the opportunity to uphold free government.
The Florence city celebration marks the completion of the famous Duomo facade, unveiled May 12. Work began in 1294 and the cathedral stood without a facade for nearly six centuries.
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