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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1884
Page
4
The Nevada State Journal lists office hours with the main period from 8 to 1 o'clock in the morning and afternoon sessions from 8 to 6 o'clock per clock. It records names such as Evans and Rano with dates May 1, 1984.
A crowded Reno area paper lists political chatter and social updates. Mentions the Greenback ticket's setback, voting activity in Virginia City and Carson, local business notes, progress on infrastructure, and community events.
A Reno county election item notes calls for voting straight Republican across the ticket. It cites local figures such as James and John Woods with cattle from Lassen, notices on liquor laws enforcement, and a strong push for Basin candidates like Verplank and Austin while highlighting a Pyramid precinct meeting and the looming state senate race.
Tsuexcex Mrapows argues for free discussion on the Sabbath question to identify a precise locality where Sunday begins and Saturday ends. He imagines a north south line near Virginia Street Reno marking the start of each day, suggesting the world’s date line may differ by region. He calls for a clear delineation to ensure proper worship day.
The Westinghouse block system is expected to be inaugurated by the Central Pacific Railroad around late January as the plant has been shipped from Pittsburg.
County Treasurer Boyd reports for month ending Oct 31 that opening coin was 8917 91, receipts 31045 96, payments 4639 52, leaving balance 7424 25 on Nov 1. Relief granted to indigent Mrs Cook 20, Mrs Paltz 10, Mrs Blackpole 10. Mrs Weightman relief rejected. Board approved bills for Gilson, Fulton, Washoe Eng Co, and others totaling substantial expenditures. Artesian wells discussion in Sierra Valley. polls open 8 am to 6 pm with notes on voting pace. Republican committee urges county ticket election on Nov 1, 1884.
The Free Press lists Elko County taxpayers with several top payers including C P R E 1995637, E P Hardesty 56250, Mason and Bradley 33000, Nevada L L Association 71679, Russell and Bradley 48775, Sparkes and Tinnin 101625 and many over 20000. The North Truckee School honor roll for October 24 features students Bessie Gault 98.7 Katie Kinney 98.6 Emma Burch 98.6 May Kinney 96.5 Lottie Shaber 94.5 Josie Galling 92.8 Minnie Smith 92.2 Charlie Rous 91 Emma Ross 90.6 and teacher Exta Branor.
The office of State Senator should be filled by a man of ability energy and business tact. Such a man is H L Fish the Republican nominee for Senator from this county. Voters should remember him on election day.
A political message urges voters to support the Republican local ticket without scratching or neutrality. It emphasizes that no Republican can be half in the matter and calls the candidates straight forward men.
Assessments Nos 11 and 12 totaling two dollars were levied by the A O U W locally to fund a four thousand dollar payment to the heirs of two recently deceased members. These are the first assessments since early last August.
The funeral of the late P. J. Toll was held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the Methodist Church. A very large attendance followed the procession as carriages extended to the cemetery.
From Thorefey's Daily Journal many brief items: Blaine Union assessment at fifty cents. Norcross stock at four dollars. local politics and visits by ex-assemblymen ex-governors and officials. court sessions and county canvass planned. notable names such as Winters Hymera Tule Frank, Hardin, Blasdel, Mackay, Adams Coffin, Kinkead, McLaughlin cited. weather and transportation notes. mining updates and an Orleans Exposition preview.
November 1 1884 uncalled letters include Barnett Hamilton Rickey Emma Coyle Helen Reynolds Patrick Ginrich D Rodegus Rosa Hussey Mary E Sheridan GM Holt C Beott John Mattig J E Sommers Wm Mallarkey O Williams AB Myers C White FL McHardy Hays Glenco Box and Shingle Co Overand Thos Onzampo Evan P M
Workmen lay foundations for a large rose house at Mrs. E. B. Crocker’s conservatory in Sacramento. Architect W. P. Dillman oversees plans for 85 by 64 feet glass and brick structure with four roof divisions. The project seeks to cultivate 400 rose varieties and build a regional flower trade toward Nevada and nearby counties.
Austin reports list of county results with Blaine 429 and 2623 across several towns, Cassidy 269 in one, and Woodburn 422. Majorities vary. Esmeralda backed Republicans by 150 but Democrats elect Treasurer. Storey and Elko divisions favor Woodburn and Cassidy respectively, while Humboldt and the state overall indicate broad Republican gains with legislative ticket winning by five to six hundred votes.
Washoe county voters backed the Republican ticket in the Tuesday election with John B. Williams winning Recorder by about 90 votes, Stoddard as Assessor by about 50, and Harry Brown as Coroner by about 20. It was a quiet, peaceful result with no reported disturbances. Stoddard will challenge the constitutional basis of the Fish law that makes the Treasurer ex-officio Assessor.
The Reno township officers election results show Justice of the Peace: W Young 384, J S Gilson 196, John Bowman 169. Constable: R Nash 474, Matt Reihm 239, A Wilson 36. Road Supervisor: John Douglas 429, G F Marsh 322. School Trustees: W H Gould 476, Geo H Taylor 463, D D Bowen 255, B Osburn 289.
The Piates held a general election two or three days ago and elected Naches Big Chief, same as Old Winnemucca. Captain John reported returns from Walker River Pyramid Lake Austin Big Meadows Fort Mc Dermit and other places all for Naches who is in the pine nut country. Amon Washoe squaw had both feet crushed by a passing train at the Summit last Sunday night.
The almanac cites weatherwise predictions in a Presidential year. Middle town reports a second raspberry and blackberry crop ripening in October, Port Jervis strawberries after Ohio went Republican, and Monticello apple trees bearing fruit with pink blossoms. Second hay crops and spring-green trees appear as anomalies. Also, George T. Davis wins a provision contract for the Orphans' Home for 1834–1885. The Rebel Creek mine in Humboldt County sells for $50,000 to a New York party. Nationally, expected presidential vote approaches ten million, with Reno voting 511 No and 27 Yes on the Convention.
Young men urged to request thirty day trial of the Execrro-Vouratc Belt and related arrangements advertised by Taz Vontahc Bett Co of Marshall Michigan for nervous debility loss of vitality and manhood and other ailments. Restoration guaranteed with no risk for thirty days. Also claims aid for rheumatism neuralgia paralysis and other diseases. Illustrated pamphlet free on request.
In an interview, a Nevada analyst discusses the state’s slim vote expectations around 15 000 to 16 000, the political rifts within the Republican camp, and prospects for Senator Fair's involvement. He notes Mackay's financial strains, mining ventures, and aims to diversify business to recover losses while supporting Jones’s Senate bid. Taxpayers face retrenchment talks, a constitutional convention, and potential consolidation of offices to reduce state taxes. He foresees gradual improvement and emphasizes Nevada's mineral wealth remains underdeveloped with promising future field opportunities.
A revised government accounting shows revenue collection losses by administration through June 30, 1883. Van Buren era losses reached 11.71 per thousand, with $265,328,049.02 in taxes and $3,543,793.04 total losses. Monroe, Fillmore, Pierce, and Buchanan follow. Lincoln losses were 0.76 per thousand. Modern losses fell under two mills per thousand. a shift credited to improved systems. A clothing sale promo at the White House store appears in the text alongside these figures.
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