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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1882
Page
1
Weekly Nevada State Journal printed each Saturday morning. Publisher and proprietor listed as Co C. Powsing. Subscription rates include one year by mail and six months with specified delivery. Advertising agent L Fisher is authorized to receive ads at 21 Merchant's Exchange, San Francisco.
Consul Crosby of Florence reports on Val di Chiana white cattle praised for work and beef, with inferior milk and butter. Details cover breeding ages, feeding, appearance, and markets in Arezzo Florentina Castiglione and Chianti, plus annual fairs and Leghorn to New York transport cost and voyage length.
An Oakland paper notes the first real off year gains for Republicans in years with Oregon nearly doubling its majority and gaining a Congress member and a U S Senator Vermont solidifying wins Maine yielding two new Congressmen and a two third majority in the Legislature Republicans expanding in Southern states as well The report urges diligent campaigning to secure a broad victory and cautious optimism for the party’s direction
The California Supreme Court suspended E V Spencer from practicing in all California courts for three months. The case involved Spencer once district attorney who helped indict Harris in 1874 and later represented Harris in 1881, leading to the indictment being set aside. The court found his conduct violated his duty as an attorney, though not with intent, and imposed a limited suspension.
The Eureka Leader argues the prolonged three month trial and its $100,000 cost do not erode public trust in Washington juries or state verdicts. It notes a jury foreman and Brown the colored juror favored conviction only for two subordinate conspirators, not the ringleaders, and urges swift trials for Brady, the Dorseys, and Vaile to curb public plunder and corruption.
The Elko Republican Convention nominated J. H. Tabor for Sheriff L. R. Parsons for Recorder W. W. Rogers for Clerk James Clerk for Treasurer Thomas Holmes for Assessor G. F. Talbot for District Attorney C. B. Wiseman for Superintendent of Schools C. A Gooding for Public Administrator J. T. Babcox and A. Bruce for Commissioners L. I. Hoyle for Senator T. N. Stone W. H. Root and R. P. Hamill for Assemblymen The resolutions call for repeal of the Salary Act and a 20 percent cut in existing fee schedules They propose to memorialize Congress to grant one section of land to artesian wellers on irri gable lands.
The Elko Independent denounces political mudslinging by newspapers from both parties. It argues the practice tarnishes reputations unfairly and compares denouncements to inflamed injury, urging denouncement only for proven wrongdoing regardless of candidacy. It calls for dignity and truthful reporting.
In a dispute between Georges Howard with 3000 cattle and John Keeley with 4000, twelve men from both herds fought a planned six against six duel north of Trinidad. Four men died in the first volley, including George Lester, Keeley’s man, and two Howard men. The survivors fled, Howard refused further combat, and the matter was settled by an equitable cattle exchange before resumes.
The Ormsby Republicans last Saturday nominated a full slate for state and county offices including H. G. Parker for State Senator and J. D. Torreyson as District Attorney. Alfred Helm Frank Boskowitz and D. H. Brown were named assemblymen, with S. T. Swift for Sheriff and James Fraser for Treasurer. County offices listed include 10 D. Hatch as Clerk, Chas Martin as Recorder, J. D. Kersey as Assessor, and H. I. Howe for Superintendent of Schools. Commissioners G. C. Atherton and J. H. Martin, Justice Wm. M. Cary, and Constable R. B. Crawford were named. School Trustees D. A. Bender and George B. Davis. Public Administrator to be filled by Central Committee. No opposition except for Recorder where Turner and Martin received 10 and 11 votes.
The San Francisco Post calls Adams the strongestDemocrat but doubts a Nevada victory amid hard times and high taxes. It cites 1880 senator candidate Colonel Fair as a Democratic setback and notes voters seek reform and economy. With Republicans fielding an exceptional State ticket, a Republican win is predicted.
San Francisco readers hear that the proposed Author's Carnival may proceed if the Mechanics' Institute Board of Directors provides sufficient aid. Proceeds are promised to charity.
The Tribune proclaims a Republican landslide with large majorities in Oregon Maine and Vermont. It endorses Charley Bicknell for Clerk of the Supreme Court and pledges strong action to overcome opposition, declaring the nominee will press forward decisively.
The Mechanics' Fair opened in Portland Oregon last week with exhibits across departments showing far more entries than last year. The cereals and minerals displays are described as the finest ever produced in the state.
A Nevada analysis argues that public school funding remains a campaign issue. It cites the state constitution’s sectarian funding ban, notes constitutional amendment timelines, and warns both parties face renewed battles over funds if a constitutional convention occurs. The piece predicts a strong Republican stance and political consequences for Democrats in November.
The Appeal and Enterprise editors face sustained slurs from Bourbon papers as the Republican nominees see no fair targets in their platform. The piece cheers the abuse as a sign of defeat by opponents across the state from stockyards to distant ranges. Curson Appeal endorses continued vigorous attacks until election day.
The Elko Independent notes that candidates from both political parties in Elko County are before the public as the campaign opens. It expects a spirited, fair contest and urges maintaining friendly relations between rivals from nomination through the campaign.
The Carson Tribune notes that even if not a Presidential year the next election could decide the next President if the House must choose. It stresses California’s two at large Congressmen and urges voting for Morrow and Edgerton as a path to a Republican nominee, urging unity under the party banner.
Senator Jones says the star route conspirators will be convicted at the next trial, basing his view on the alleged earnestness and determination of the Administration.
An old Reno bartender Mr. Brotherton witnesses a chaotic sequel to the prior Monday clash. An Indian on foot is cornered by a mounted pursuer, then beaten by two others near the C. P. machine shop. The pursuit ends with the assailant fleeing toward the depot after a tense confrontation at the Pollard House.
The Prineville News notes beef prices have risen, rewarding cattlemen who held for top prices. Over 5,000 head moved this summer at average $20, totaling about $100,000 distributed nationwide, with buyers seeking more at high prices. Sheepmen may challenge cattle ranges as profits rise, and some Reno sheep owners claim encroachment northward is met with force.
Pundits discuss what a constitutional convention would change beyond legislative power as parties endorse a convention plank. Meanwhile in Washington a National Bazaar, Art and Industrial Exposition is planned for November 25 at the Capitol Rotunda to fund the Garfield monument, with about $20,000 already raised by the Army of the Cumberland committee.
The Postal Department announces postmasters must accept pennies nickels three cent pieces and other eastern life souvenirs up to twenty five cents toward stamp purchases.
An editorial unsigned note argues that the Democratic platform copies every strong feature from the Republican platform and adds little beyond empty rhetoric. The editorial claims Democrats imitate Republican ideas rather than offer independent proposals.
An item circulating claims C. C. Goodwin, former editor of the Enterprise and late editor of the Salt Lake Tribune, has been appointed to a judgeship in Southern Utah. The Enterprise denies this, saying another G. C. Goodwin, a renegade to the Mormons, is the appointee.
The text lists naturalization prerequisites with two witnesses and residency details, then shifts to public notices about infant teething relief and a medical cough remedy. It mentions five year residency for one witness, good moral character, fidelity, and a welcoming citizenship, followed by an advertisement for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, praising safety and use for teething pain, and Brown's Bronchial Troches as a long advertised cough remedy sold widely.
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