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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1877
Page
1
The piece argues the South's politics will favor Mayes and a solid Republican base, while factional strife within parties grows. It warns of backlash against leaders like Cunkling and Blaine, predicts new coalitions forming around emerging issues, and notes upcoming campaigns will test new platforms and local leadership.
An earthquake struck the Comatock area yesterday morning causing brief shaking reported by residents near Ontol bed Se olock. No injuries immediately noted and local officials assessed limited structural damage.
The Enterprise reports an astonishing look at the state of affairs in the lower levels of the California and Consolidated Virginia mines. It describes vast wealth potential, noting bonanza proportions that could surprise even seasoned mine owners and explorers.
A garbled report notes disloyalty claims within the Benate and a plan urged by Senator Booth to remove Gers Govhau as part of a broader effort against the Surgent. Booth backs action to counter Democratic opposition while the Senate remains split and Gov Lama’s hold on office appears unstable.
An essay noting the shift from historic city dailies to modern ownership. It observes editors as hired voices, greatest papers run by corporations, and a decline in editorial influence in major cities while rural and smaller papers gain sway. It cites Greeley era journals and current reliance on specialized literary journals.
A damaged OCR passage discusses an obelisk named Cleopatra's Neople eighty feet tall, proposed to stand in London near Westminster Abbey. The government wheeled a wooden model to public sites, provoking objections and calls for opinion reflecting early cultural debates on a national monument.
Letter from Puoria Illinois dated the 18th instant reports Jack Folios aged about 65, once owner of the Lake House in Sacramento and later the Homestead Station, died by poison a few days earlier. He was a well known Nevada figure with many friends who will regret his rash end.
Fragmentary note cites gas line business, locals comment on Powning and a train to Carson. The piece mentions Cha Guinpany officers and a lack of morale as the scene shifts after departure, with observers recalling prior events involving Me and Pokingoo.
James Carrall of a distinguished historic family married Morones Patterson on the 13th, with hundreds of guests. Madame Bonaparte did not attend due to age. Dowry reportedly half a million. Other notable wedding events include Miss Patterson and Mrs Mary J. Slingerland tied in Curson.
In a New York Times Washington dispatch the Secretary of War will urge a larger army, proposing an increase to forty thousand men. The report also recommends adopting an English battalion system in the forces.
Osprey Cassidy of the Eureka Sentinel notes Carson Dibner watching as George takes the pot in a playful reference to the Nevada state treasurer contest. The column blends humor with local political chatter, highlighting public figures and regional interest.
I Tuttle, the missing Justice of the Peace of Genoa, was discovered Friday afternoon a mile below town. He died by self-inflicted gunshot wound to the forehead in a sagebrush area.
In Gold Hill the Diraraenta outbreak causes distress among local youths as nearby schools like the American Fiat close. A San Joan to San Francisco telephone line was restored Monday aiding communication amid the crisis.
Extract from London Mining Post notes Dr Le Neve Foster and the government inspector testing the telephone in the Mize Mine at St Austell. The simple portable instrument carried down a ventilating shaft allowed clear communication from bottom to surface within minutes, promising rapid minewide signaling and rapid alarm.
The board cut valuations across multiple properties and rail lines. Notable changes include Fruckee Lodge No 14 to 5000, C PR R down to 715423, and V I G B road figures slashed. Total reduction 84950 brings assessed value from 567100 to 252500. Adjourned to October 24 for exceptional cases. Riverside Club elected officers for the coming season.
Mackay Fair's Camp weight Hollister and Traut were among the boys from the mountains last night. They say six weeks time will close up the work. Twenty five flame men have been discharged. The shifts have been changed to twelve hours and 800 cords of wood are flamed down every twelve hours. It rained and snowed yesterday up there.
The Reno Water Company has moved its office to the Second Street offices in the Odd Fellows Building. John Bowman from Balmont considers relocating to Reno and hopes to do so. Mr. Parkinson of the Carson Tribune visited yesterday. This was the first chance he’s had since the pioneers adjourned.
A Sara toga stolen Monday night from a back alley was recovered yesterday afternoon by Detective Avery. It was found among willows down the river with contents undisturbed and valued at nearly nine thousand dollars in clothing.
The District Court was not in session yesterday but will run tomorrow for the State versus Maggie Hart. California ore processing rises to 360 tons daily with 60 stamps, with 20 more to raise capacity to 460 tons. V and T replacing iron rails across the river. Nevada Quicksilver furnace plants closed. Highland Ditch delinquent notice appears elsewhere. Pioneer’s Virginia City property valued at 80,000. Lucky Baldwin's ranch near Los Angeles listed.
The Board of Commissioners met and approved numerous county claims including Hymers Joy Rows Norton Bishop Williams Has land Bragg Poland Mutch Lodwiberg Dalinson Power Vesey Hughes Richardson Mish Beamer Barlow Bing Bowen Hogan Cas Go Wilson Lamb ME Lamb Balen Jaminon Cain Sanders Ward Farmers Cooperative Assoc Comstock and others totaling substantial amounts. Reports of Wison Grannis Harcourt accepted. Tadyo Richards and others noted. AP Antohinson fined 45 for beating his wife. Frank Fails jailed 39 days. Me Bails jailed 10 days for theft and gun discharge amid local disturbances.
Hoole and Co advertise on Commercial Row near the Big Mortar offering pure drugs medicines and liquors and a full line of paints oils and varnishes. They emphasize lower prices and round the clock prescription compounding by licensed pharmacists and urge readers to call.
John Sunderland urges shoppers to notice his extensive boots and shoes stock in Western Nevada. He argues bold advertising draws attention during tough times, claiming his store offers superior value and inducements, and notes his large, well chosen selection as the reason to buy now.
The Gold Hill News notes Rev George W Fitch preached his last sermon in Gold Hill yesterday evening and has retired from the ministry due to illness. He operates a ranch near Keno, hatches chickens by machinery, and recently brought a wagonload of poultry to Gold Hill. His incubating equipment will be shown at the county fair next month. Fitch is described as earnest, Christian, a good speaker, and highly estimable.
The Quicksilver mine and works visited at Steamboat Springs in Washoe County by Mr Wells Drury and others. Drury filed notes for a fuller report in the Gold Hill News. The party declined opinion on site conditions but praised the gentlemen running the mine and expressed optimism for its future.
The Battle Mountain Messenger notes that travel west of Battle Mountain to a Tuscarora is $375 cheaper via Battle Mountain than Elko. It states Tuscarora arrivals take 14 to 16 hours by the Battle Mountain route. The paper adds the express now runs on that line and Haynes stages are pleasant to ride.
The Tascarora Afming Review becomes a daily publication at Pascarora. The change is seen as a sign of progress for the new camp, with the staff buoyed by fresh duties and improved support for each movement.
Honorable Wren, our representative in Congress, left for Washington last night after visiting Carson and Virginia constituents for two to three days. Citizens hope his efforts will be rewarded with commendation.
A late shipment of 149 bars of bullion arrived with 75 allocated to California and 58 to Consolidated. Values: California 296,002.79 dollars and Consolidated 292,386.49 dollars, boosting September totals. A drummer named L Nordbam was arrested Saturday by Constable Barlow but released due to insufficient evidence of license-law violation.
The State case against Maggie Hart was in District Court yesterday and will be continued today. Proceedings focus on the alleged offenses as the trial proceeds with testimony and filings expected to shape the legal action and potential verdict.
The Grand Jury met and presented a second partial report regarding the murder case against Angus McDowd. Rev. O. H. Pore preached his last Congregational Church sermon before leaving for the East. Eureka figures Mr D. Poley envisions a bright regional future. The Grand Jury adjourned to the 22d due to illness among jurors. Methodist Church notes cover Annual Conference appointments and a new Susanville church dedication. California Rifle Team returns from Creedmoor with a prize bronze statue. A book on labor in Europe and America by Edward Young is praised. Roll of honor for Bishop Whitaker's School lists top students. Plans for a narrow gauge railroad survey between the city and Reno are announced.
The quarterly reports of the auditor and treasurer detail receipts of 925,717 85 and expenditures of 882,146 42 with cash on hand 13,028 24. Total county liabilities stand at 34,499 91 while resources show stock market activity at 17,145 09. Exchequer and other entities are lively, and Eisnor Bowman preaches tonight at the M E Church as a noted eloquent speaker.
Jotted items include Jacos Zeon piano tenor in Reno about the 5th with space reserved for wintermantals. John Sunderland to share bats and caps store opening and space plans. Auron Zephyre noted among us yesterday. DentanD box dropped after new goods last night.
Charles Jones arrives back from Baltimore where he served as a Nevada representative to the Grand Lodge I O C F United States. The post session of the Grand Lodge will be held in Austin Texas.
A garbled notice references an 83 per share levy on Chollar Potosi and an 81 per share charge on Lady Washington. The unreadable text suggests a financial assessment or assessment-related action affecting mining names and associated entities.
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