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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1876
Page
1
A dated editorial laments quid pro quo politics as merchants and laborers weigh pay for votes. It argues money buys influence, warns workingmen to vote for self interest, notes Eureka Nevada forming a religious charitable congregation, Chinese fruit drying in California, and announces the Humboldt County Fourth Annual Fair opening October 21 with 6000 purses and 4000 in premiums.
The Carson paper credits the public support and the Truvhae Republican for covering the third annual Nevada State Fair in Reno. It lauds board members Leyte Chamberlain Bender Fox and Winters for their time and labor, noting the fair brought pride and progress to the state and mining and mechanical society.
Van Plilic notes booming public works in New York including a Hudson River railroad to Jersey City costing 16 million dollars a bridge to Brooklyn at 15 million and a 13 hundred foot Blackwell’s Island span. He cites river improvements Hall Gale blast and large postwar debt reductions from 2.757 billion to about 2.008 billion with possible overcount of paid-off obligations.
There are no other State elections in September. States holding October elections include Indiana for State officers and Congress on October 10, Colorado on the same day, Ohio and West Virginia electing State tickets and Members of Congress on October 1. All other States vote on November 7 for State tickets alongside the Electoral ticket.
Early returns from Maine indicate a Republican statewide majority of about 15,1080 votes, with all towns and six plantations counted except for one town that did not report. The result reinforces GOP strength across most counties and municipalities.
A clipped exchange piece urges every town to organize glee clubs to promote patriotism and Republican support. It notes stock seats trading at 20 000 and explains brokers’ profits amid light business. Also reports on Bank of Nevada County plans to resume, Comstock Daily Record debut, and Nevada City slated Sargent reception.
It is estimated that when the mills are fully manned in October the average bullion yield will be about 150000 dollars per month, or roughly 4500000 dollars monthly.
San Francisco papers erupt over a blood-drinking practice, with columns brimming in vivid, grisly accounts and opinion pieces, stirring public shock and debate about the sensational topic.
During the session of Congress the Democrats charged upon the Republicans, now the fight is the other way, the Democrats being on the defensive.
There is no foundation for rumors that the Cru, Virginia and California mines were to be consolidated. The report states no official action or plans exist to combine the operations at this time.
Reports from the era note Governor of Utah pardoning Bacan convicted of manslaughter in March 1875. The Great Salt Lake reportedly grows ten inches annually, Savannah endures yellow fever, and Hon Thomas Fitch plans public addresses on political questions. German journals in the United States total 360, Silver City Reporter to launch in Lyon county, and a rapid Liverpool to Melbourne voyage by Whatapon completes in 42 days, signaling a potential transcontinental rival route.
A fragmented recount notes Daniel Webster’s 1852 death and hints at a Mrs Webster, aged and active, who serves alongside a relative in New York City, with sparse clarity on identities and timeline.
Stating his position, Pore Prue IX refuses to receive eight thousand seven hundred dollars held to his credit in the Tulian Treasury. The sum, accumulated from an annual donation of six hundred forty six thousand granted by the Government of Victor Rimanuel, will draw interest after rejection.
The article lauds Nevada displays including pumpkins, potatoes and fruit with flavor rivaling California, notes strong mineral resources and a fair California-like carriage display. It highlights Mrs Kingsbury and Nevada artisans, mentions Washoe county energy, and reports a large San Francisco wheat fleet with 90,500 tons capacity and ample exports likely in the coming weeks.
A corrected press note rejects the belief that two years registration prevents re registration for this year s election Juries are not drawn from the registry and missing registration does not excuse jury duty The next U S President will be inaugurated on the fourth of March the fourth being a Sunday The unusual Saturday election date occurs infrequently and won t recur for a century Ma Braizz with Gen Ben Harrison will appear in Indiana on the twenty second for a Tippecanoe rally at the Battleground A large gathering is expected Tax Balmont Mining Company sets an assessment of fifty cents per share delinquent October 24 sale November 21 Eureka reports at least fifteen candidates for Shariit
The article notes rapid water reduction in the Savage mine due to a new pump. It covers local political events from Storey County’s Republican Convention at Miners Union Hall to upcoming speakers and public meetings, alongside a broad range of mining activity, agricultural data, county statistics, and regional prices. It mentions tax assessments in Baker County, political addresses by C. E. DeLong, and various mining concerns in Eureka, Pioche, and Austin.
A lengthy miscellany covers the 1876 presidential electoral vote rumors involving New York California and other states plus Nevada editorials. Reports discuss Thomas Wren’s Nevada candidacy and his Denial Address to E A Sherman, along with silver and gold value debates in Congress and local fair criticisms. Also noted are Yellow Fever relief efforts in Savannah and Sioux army movements near Fort Buford.
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