Right Triumphant in Sarpy County Election Endorsements
The Aug 6 1858 Sarpy County piece proclaims Bowen and Strickland endorsed and highlights their contested results. It lauds Bowen for defending Sarpy interests and notes Strickland’s narrow defeat by one vote after precinct disputes. Also celebrates Rankin and Norwood as rising legislators and praises Shields and other local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavitt L. Bowen
Sarpy
Silas A. Strickland
Platford
Strickland
Wattles
B. P. Rankin
Surpy
Col. R
C. C. Norwood
Maryland
Terrtor
Matthew J. Shields
Thus Sarpy County to be Represented Again
The passage asserts Sarpy County will be ably represented and united, discounting outside sneers. It urges legislators to follow their unbiased judgment, labor in unity, and act for the best interests of constituents and the Territory as a whole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarpy County
Terrible Rail Road Accident Near Glen Hollow
A night express on the New York and Erie Railroad derailed near Glen Hollow, six miles from Port Jervis, when rear cars toppled an embankment after a broken rail. Seven dead and around forty injured, including Prof J L Poet and his family, with dramatic scenes of deaf mute passengers calling for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York and Erie
Jersey City
Patterson
Port Jervis
Glen Hollow
E. D. G. Prine
New York Observer
Peor Jenvis
Dean Baomnen
New York
Shawangunk Mountains
Delaware
Fowler House
J. L. Poet
New York Institution For the Deaf and Dumb
Prof. Peet
Rushi Arond
Tragedy at the Falls Car Disaster Details
Eyewitness account describes a deadly railway accident at the Falls with survivors rescued from wreckage. A deaf mute reportedly died, a rescuer revived another passenger, and amid the ruined cars parents and children frantically searched for each other. A refined young lady aided a injured colored passenger before dying herself.
Atlantic Telegraph Failure Reported in 19th Century Attempt
The Atlantic telegraph project failed after multiple shipboard cablelay attempts. The Niagara and Agamemnon met thrice, finally connecting 150 miles of cable aboard Nogara before a final 9 PM announcement that the current ceased to flow and the effort likely would be abandoned for now. The Niagara then bore away from Queenstown with 1300 miles of cable remaining, while fog prevented confirmation of the Agamemnon’s status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
Gorgeon
Queenstown
Agamemmae
Valorous
Agamemnon
Nogara
Ocean Station
Wais
Extraonpis Bricks and a Blind Horse Rampage Through Washington
A blind horse detached from a brick cart bolted through Pennsylvania Avenue near the Capitol. It knocked down a tree box, smashed a rough cast brick house wall, sent a sofa and a barrel of brick flying, tumbled among marble blocks, and was captured and returned to its stable. The beast was again put to work carting bricks the following Friday, with a challenge to skeptics to witness the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
John Smith
Washington Star
Nicholasville Man Indicted and Hung for Wife Murder
Joshua H. Arnold of Nicholasville Kentucky was indicted and sentenced to be hanged for the murder of his wife in a single day last week. The case shows a swift post indictment outcome with execution carried out promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua H. Arnold
Nicholasville
Ladies Benevolent Society to Meet at Mrs McCord s
Election results from Nemaha Johnson Richardson Paynee indicate Fur nas re elected to the Council and Robert C Jordan likely wins Territorial Auditor. Other seats filled include L L Bowen B Rankin M Shields C Norwood S Wattles Reuben Lovejoy and George W Doane with names tied to Sarpy Burt and Bellevue precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Furnas
Nemaha, Johnson, Richardson and
Paynee
Furnas
Robert C. Jordan
Territorial
Local Names List From Douglas County Report
A fragmentary roster mentions George L. Miller, Omaha. William E. Moore, John R. Porter, William A. Gwyer, Omaha. George Clayes, John Seinberger, Elkhorn. R. W. Steele, Florence. James Stewart, Onaha. Clinton Briggs. James H. Seymour. Augustus Roeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Miller
Omaha
William E. Moore
John R. Porter
William A. Gwyer
George Clayes
John Seinberger
Elkhorn
R. W. Steele
Florence
James Stewart
Onaha
Clinton Briggs
James H. Seymour
Augustus Roeder
Flour Mill of Cusaces Cairns Praised by Settlers
In Sarpy County a flood of nearly four feet in the past year is noted by Rev. William Hamilton. The Flour Milling Mill of Cusaces Cairns, two miles north of Bellevue, is in good condition and capable of grinding grist to patrons’ satisfaction. Mr. C. presents a sack of flour and is praised as an enterprising miller aiding wheat growers and deserving liberal patronage. Contested by Silas A. Strickland. Contested counties include Nemaha, Johnson, Pawnee, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarpy County
Cusaces Cairns
Bellevue
Vicious vandalism on Coffman buggy leads to calls for punishment
Residents condemn the recent smashing of Mr. Coffman’s buggy and other depredations. The writers urge strict guard and severe punishment for the perpetrators, describing the acts as highly contemptible and deserving of punishment.
County Commissioners Meet at Cook's Office Next Monday
County Commissioners will convene at Cook's office on Monday next, August 4, to discuss county matters and outline upcoming agenda items for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Local editor rebukes Steine rger on printed tickets dispute
In a scathing public and county wide statement the printing office denounces A B Steiveencen for falsely alleging they refused to print his election tickets. They recount terms with Steinberger, suggest his martyr complex, defend impartial printing, and urge voters to favor seasoned men over inexperienced candidates. News notes report a new Fairview Post Office deputy and a Bellevue Library lecture on Know Thyself with gifts to the library. Col. Sites' Plane River Wagon Road party returns to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Steiveencen
Metheusela
Steinberger
Martyn Luther
Heaven
Col. Sites
Plane River
District Court Adjourned Term Opens for Mathews Trial
The adjourned term of the District Court for the trial of Mathews will commence on Monday the 16th inst. All petit jurors for the June term are requested to be in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Mathews
Deaths of Gen Quitman and Wm Porter Noted Sports Editor
Gen J A Quitman died at his residence near Natchez Mississippi on September 17. William T Porter founder and editor of Spirit of the Times and Porter's Spirit recently died after illness. Porter was a Vermont native aged fifty six and renowned for sporting knowledge and fair comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J A. Quitman
Natchez
Miss
Red Hook
Rhinebeck
Dutchess County
New York
Wm. T. Porter
Spirit of the Times
Porter
Spirt
Vermont
New York Courier
Foreign loans and exiles as Liberals gain in Mexico
News from Mexico to June 19 reports foreigners ordered to leave under a forced loan. Goods of Americans who refused to comply were seized, and Minister Forsyth has demanded and received his passport. Liberals gain strength as President Zuloaga seeks refuge in Tampico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Tennessee
Mexico
Forsyth
Presient
Zuloaga
Tampico
Death notice for Lucy Thompson in Linn Grove
Died at Linn Grove N T on July 30 Lucy Thompson only child of J A and Anna W Thompson in the seventh year of age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn Grove
N. T
Lucy
J. A
Anna W. Thompson
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Bellevue, N.T
Bowen and Strickland
Atlantic
New Yonk
Asia
Ath
Local & Terriorial
Benewient Society
L. L. Bowen
Charles C. Norwood
Stephen N. Wattles
Reuben Lovejoy
Justice Or Terrace
William R. Watson
Constantes
Bellevue Precinct
O. A. Welie
N. W. Earls
Justices Or Peace
Forest City
Prect
Barney Scott
Thomas Whitesides
Constable
George B. Ackley
William M. Setterfield
James H. Kneeland
Washington, Sarpy, and
Burt Counties
George W. Doane
Douglas County
Nemaha and
Johnson Counties
Dailey
Noel, Clark
M and Pawnee
Dandy
Dean
Fleming
Ramsey
Wm. Hamilton
Fairview
Bassett
Bellevue Library Association
Nebraska
Wm. Robinson Esq
John Finney
Pappillion Valley
Jime
P.m. Deg. Rem. de
Solys
A.st. Ao
Heap Quantras
Jacob Hicus
James Russelle
Richard Huggard
N. W
Range
F. M. T. Graham
Peter Wilkinson
Wm. Wilkinson
Alli Tiers
N.E
Percy
Rowles
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