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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1883
Page
1
Revuda State Journal is issued each Saturday morning under G C Powring as publisher and proprietor with typical local news coverage and community notices for the town.
The Journal confirms rising state property values, with total assessed growth near $488,321.31. Washoe, Humboldt, Elko, Churchill, Ormsby, Lyon, Eureka and Esmeralda rise. Storey, Douglas, White Pine, Nye, Lander and Lincoln fall. Washoe leads in 1883 and is expected to surpass $4,000,000 in assessments next year as the Legislature considers a 75 cent state tax rate.
The Sun urges harmony in the Democratic ranks and predicts major gains and a Republican Senate to choose the new United States Senator. If city quarrels linger the State may swing Republican, endangering Democrats in 1884. The Herald notes county Democracy could hand the Senate to Republicans. Cassius M. Clay backs Hoadley for 1884 President.
The Philadelphia Leader reports ex Governor Tilden will host a lavish house warming after the election to showcase his Gramercy Park residence worth about 250000 and to smooth relations with Tammany. Prominent backers include Governor Cleveland August Belmont and the city delegation as well as the Tammany boss. Randall is targeted for Speaker of the House as part of the plan.
Louis Lay of Golconda plans a spring water storage project on Rock Creek three miles from Golconda. A reservoir covering thirty to forty acres would hold a large water supply to irrigate alfalfa in summer. A dam in a narrow canyon would allow inexpensive water delivery via a ditch to the valley below.
The Stockton Herald notes Nevada millionaires sometimes hire assassins against enemies. It quotes Senator Fair as unshocked by Sharon being suspected of hiring killers to silence William Neilson. Also, estate matters of A. D. Masten will be heard in District Court Monday.
A long, fragmentary set of notes discusses Butler, Sherman, Butler's presidential prospects, and a sweeping array of political opinions. It includes an account of the mutilated body of Mrs. Julia Godfrey near Saugatuck with speculation on a domestic quarrel, and a detailed Union Pacific plan to build a Nevada–California line, outlining directors, routes, and regional impacts on Nevada and Utah.
The Attorney General says the United States cannot protect colored residents of Arkansas who face persecution by white Democrats. He urges them to seek safety through the state legislature or depart. Democrats who opposed civil rights now regret the Supreme Court ruling as rights remain, a shift noted with alarm and cautious praise.
A daring daytime robbery targets L. O. Stowe & Co. jewelry on Main Street between 4 and 6 am. Valuable diamonds and watches valued up to 15 thousand dollars were stolen, with a tool kit left behind. Suspects likely fled on the 6:05 train in a professional job later discovered at 1 pm.
A party of bear hunters departs by Southern Pacific and Atlantic and Pacific Railroads for the San Francisco Mountains in Arizona. Led by Nevada Lieutenant Governor Laughton, with Frank F. Stone and Harry P. Smith Jr., they travel to Holbrook then Fort Apache by ambulance, awaiting ten weeks away under Fort Apache commander Captain Dougherty.
The letter rebuts the claim that no Vice President has ever become President. It notes Van Buren was elected Vice President in 1832 and served under Jackson, then won the presidency in 1836. The writer counters Herald criticism of Arthur’s candidacy and asserts no royal road to office.
The Alturas Independent reports local interest in evergreen millet as a stock feed. Trials show the grass is too frost tender for winter use, dying to the ground after a light frost. Jacob Gilcher of Surprise Valley notes a spring planting flourished then failed after frost, though roots might survive.
The Tuscarora Times-Review reports the Navajo mill will start in about two weeks and a drift connection between Belle Isle mines will be completed in about ten days to ensure adequate water for milling. The link from the 350‑foot level North ditto will supply ore from Navajo and North Belle Isle for several months with more mines to be opened later. No assessments but dividends expected as bullion output returns to former levels and Tuscarora enjoys revived prosperity.
If bilious or suffering from impaired blood, weak lungs and fear consumption, take Dr Pierce's Garden Medical Discovery and it will cure you. By druggists.
Governor Butler spoke in Webster amid heavy rain crowding Music Hall. He defended his record in Massachusetts, attacked opponents, and defended actions in Tewksbury Prison reforms while denying personal ambition for the presidency. He urged voters to judge by policy, not slander, and claimed to have faced corruption and prison issues with candor.
Capt A D Rock of Foreka and T J Read announce a partnership in surveying and civil engineering ready to take U S patent contracts at 200 to 300 dollars total, covering all expenses except travel to and from claims. Both are seasoned surveyors familiar with Land Office procedures, address Eureka Nevada Tuscarora Times Review.
The Susanville Advocate notes rapid property transfers in the Valley with nearly all long-time residents reported to have sold out. Names will be withheld until deeds are officially recorded.
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