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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1887
Page
1
A historical note outlines subscription terms by mail with a $350 monthly hike and a 50 cent monthly carrier delivery charge in Reno. It states no paper will be forwarded by mail unless prepaid, with payments in advance.
The Index Union highlights Reno as a rapidly expanding hub with new residences and businesses, three rail systems, strong farming regions nearby, and growing educational prospects. It notes social tensions as a challenge, urges unity and continued effort, and cites Chicago to California travel as a major weekly influx fueling the boom with about 60,000 dollars in excursion tickets weekly.
The annual meeting was held Thursday afternoon with 46 648 shares represented out of 50 000. Officers re elected were W P Willard as President, George I Ives as Vice President, and George W Sessions as Secretary. New York Trustees named E R Grant and Laidlaw Co.
The assessment of fifty cents per share levied Thursday on Belcher is the first in years, mainly due to the mine’s prolonged closure caused by the Carson river’s early drying up and the suspension of milling facilities, a condition expected to last several weeks.
At the Grass Valley Nevada County Fair a displayed oak segment encases a five pound stone. tree rings indicate age over 300 years. Charley Brown, Virginia City undertaker, and California Governor Bartlett were born in 1824 and raised in Newburyport Massachusetts before arriving in San Francisco in 1849. Rumors swirl about Nevata Sank management changes and whether Jimmy will return to the Comstock. A Paradise cattle man hosted a cow concert at Winnemucca corrals, calves and cows separated in two pens, the bellowing noted as fine.
Speaker Carlisle predicts Cleveland will be renominated in 1888 and portrays him as stronger than in 1884. He says tariff reform will dominate next session, aided by business-supportive conservatives nationwide, while Blaine's nomination depends on election viability. Carlisle would stay on the floor unless friends urge him to run for Speaker.
A Southern Pacific plan aims to attract settlers by cutting Chicago to San Francisco fares to about 15. Immigrants and families would ride at low rates with free meals perhaps, while remaining conditions ensure residency and nontransferability. The Union Pacific may join.
A Glendale dispatch reports Percy M. Walker, about 24, a printer who had just arrived from Texas and worked in Portland for over a month, was run over by a south-bound passenger train this morning and died instantly. No further details were known. the Typographical Union of Portland will conduct the burial.
The Lyon County plea encourages a central Carson City weather station and county observer network to provide accurate rainfall and climate information. The piece argues such data will boost Lyon County’s growth, health, and prosperity, dispelling views of the region as sagebrush waste and promoting habitation for people and business.
Delegates arrive slowly for the Republican State Convention in Sanateca with about one third in attendance. The State Committee will set the convention's organization. Evarts is likely to be temporary Chairman and Miller permanent President. Hiscock may chair the Resolutions Committee. Fred Grant is proposed for Secretary of State and Carmichael of Buffalo for State Treasurer.
Claude Snodgras, son of the sheriff, narrowly escaped death when a train bound for Enatero struck him on a bridge over the Ventura river. The cow catcher knocked him down between timbers as the engine slowed, yet the boy emerged uninjured aside from fright and calmly wished the engine dead.
The Carson Appeal notes that demi mondes in Iteno violated a law banning houses of ill fame near schools in Nevada. They proved Reno was not incorporated, suggesting a 300 yard buffer would have enforced protection for country and city schools alike.
Prranoma September reports delightful weather for grapes and corn, potatoes and vegetables. Grain and hay move quickly into town as teams clog streets around warehouses. Thrashing nears completion with yields surpassing expectations. A Vallejo township tract averaged seventy five bushels of grain last week.
The Oregon State Fair near Salem opened this morning under favorable conditions. Attendance was large and the bicycle race drew much attention. Trotting and running races were slated for the afternoon. Crowds arrived from many directions as entries closed this evening.
The Enterprise notes a November boom driven by Consolidated California and Virginia developments. More ore is now in sight and at the lode than before, with expanded reduction facilities. A bright market is anticipated for local merchants as wages rise and cash circulates through business activity.
The opening night of Dockstader's Minstrels in New York drew high praise for Nevada boy Dick Jose who received three floral offerings. Dockstader's company is praised for fresh, refined humor and a new style of minstrelsy that breaks from old routines with lively comic opera, burlesque, and syncopated acts led by Jose, Frillman, Monica, and end man Carl Rankin. Season promises more bright and novel entertainments to win public favor.
State Superintendent W. C. Dovey addresses the Enterprise detailing a dispute at the Orphans Home in Carson City Nevada. He cites a charge that Superintendent A Williams is unduly severe toward boys, distinguishes severity from cruelty, and announces a board inquiry with public results to follow.
The speed program lists daily track events at the State Fair from September 21 to October 1. It includes five running races on several days, balloon ascensions, Indian pony races, bicycle races with prizes, trotting and pacing races, stock parades, chariot races, a ladies tournament with cash prizes, and special premiums for exhibits. A San Francisco dispatch shares an interview with Senator James G. Fair about conservative banking. Skating is scheduled daily in Kimball's Hall with specific hours for ladies.
In reply to C C Powning the district will close for one day to allow miners to visit the State Fair. Supt S L Jones says the wishes will be complied with cheerfully. Keating Hawilton and Lyman will close or permit one day off for their workers. Residents of Reno and the miners appreciate the kindness.
Distressed parents are urged to give Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children Teething. The ad claims it relieves pain from teething and cures dysentery diarrhea wind colic plus gums. It cites a famous nurse physician, says it is pleasant tasting and sold by all druggists worldwide. Price 60 cents per bottle.
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