Poppleton and Byers in Omaha City Mayor Race
Local Omaha City election commentary accuses Poppleton of Know Nothing ties and political manipulation. An affidavit by William N. Byers alleges Poppleton aided a secret lodge with anti Irish rhetoric and urges Poppleton to address the charges.
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Omaha
Poppleton
Byers
Simon Pure
Eny
A. J. Hanscom
Iast
Popplemon
William N. Byers
Andrew J. Poppleton
Old State House
Jones
Iowa
Hanscom
Bill Clancey
Mr. Purple
Lodge
Mr. Poppleton
Lever
A.J. Poppleton
Dear Gazette
Pop
Ireland
Douglas House
Sworn Statement Acknowledged by Justice of the Peace
A sworn statement was subscribed and sworn before J G Seely Justice of the Peace on February 27 1854. The acknowledgment confirms the oath administering official acts for the record custody and verification of the document.
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J. G. Seely
Nebraska Territorial Secrets and Nebraskian Critique
A letter voices Firm opposition to N B Welch as Nebraska Territory Secretary. It questions residence and character, favors T B Cuming and P C Ward, and discusses partisan politics and upcoming legislative acts and district changes in Douglas County and surrounding towns.
Florence passes acts by Territorial Legislature session
The Florence session of the Territorial Legislature completed acts including a Criminal Code and a bill to establish a ferry across the Missouri River at Aspinwall in Nevada County.
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Douglas County
Parkersburg
Nebraska Pomological Society
Parkersburg Land Co
Bank of Florence
Marietta
Emerson Land Co
Green
Jus
B. Hickman
Salvin H. Hickman
Gage County
Plattford
Sarpy
Tecumseh
Johnson County
Liberty
Cass County
Beatrice
Desoto
Tekama
Cambridge
Otwwe County
Monroe Ferry and Bridge Co
Missouri River
Cass Co
Waterville
Washington County
Elkhorn City
Nebraska City
Rock Bluffs
Bellevue
Omaha City
Peru
Nemaha County
Leavenworth
Kansas
Ft. Kearney
Florence
Aspinwall
Nevaha County
Lola Montez on Gallantry in New York Lecture
Lola Montez delivered a New York lecture on Gallantry criticizing King of Bavaria and King Louis, noting his art love and platonic affection. She contrasted American practicality with courtship as a business, praised gallants' depth and restraint, and cited Franklin Helvetius humor about Paradise for a pretty woman.
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Lola Montez
New York
King of
Bavaria
Jonathan
Louis
United States
Franklin
Madame Helvetius
Paradise
Senate committee opposes admission of Oregon over population
The Senate Committee on Territories will report against the admission of Oregon due to an insufficient population. The finding highlights ongoing debates over statehood eligibility and territorial criteria.
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Senate Committee On Territories
Oregon
Omaha Mayoral Race Sparks Know Nothing Accusations
The Omaha mayoral contest ends with Byers and Poppleton split supporters and an affidavit alleging Know Nothing ties. Poppleton wins 392 to 326 amid bitter accusations, with lingering voter indifference and party disillusionment. weitere developments teased.
Editorials in Nebraskian disputed by the Rankin claim
A Nebraskian dispute accuses Mr Robertson of not writing the editorials while alleging Rankin did. The speaker bets a hat, a scriptot, or fifteen cents that Robertson did not write all editorials and that Rankin authored the specific article, with proof promised.
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Robertson
Nebraskian
Rankin
Tennessee Senate Rough House In Washington Fight
The Tennessee Senate members from Maury and Shelby led a chaotic scene in Washington. Messrs Whitthorne and Walker traded blows over a point of order as remarks escalated into a scuffle. The exchange included accusations of drunkenness and a book strike before others separated them.
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Senate of Tennessee
Washington
Maury
Shelby
Whitthorne
Walker
Nashville Patriot
Mr. Whitthorne
Mr. Walker
Mr. Whithorne
Advertiser Editorials Praise Nebraska Papers Tone
The Nebraska Advertiser edited by R. W. Furnas is praised as one of the best local exchanges with March 4 issue offering strong local news. It notes Robertson targets Furnas with slanderous libel and urges restraint and proper conduct.
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Nebraska Advertiser
R. W. Furnas
Robertson
Furnas
Advertiser
Destructive Fire at Pacific Hotel in St Louis
A raging blaze on February 20 at the Pacific Hotel on Poplar and Seventh Street cost lives and property. About 20 to 30 people perished with 13 bodies recovered. roughly 40 000 dollars of property was destroyed and insured for about 220 000. Many guests were trapped as stairs and egress collapsed, with screams and chaos described by witnesses.
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Pacific Hotel
Poplar and
Seventh Street
Repubican
Devastating Gas Explosion at Sixth Street Church
A gas leak caused a blast at the Methodist Protestant Church on Sixth near Race while a revival was ongoing. About ten to twelve were seriously injured, with fears some may be fatally hurt as the basement and sanctuary suffered severe damage and windows, pews, and floors were torn apart. Cincinnati: Buquirer.
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Sixth Street
Race
James Morgan
Mechanic's Institute
Cincinnati
Buquirer
Ice breaks Missouri river wrecks ferry boats near Omaha
The Missouri and the river at Omaha froze and broke up on March 8 leaving the Ferry Boat sunk and wrecked. A Washington City hotel boat abandoned its base to drift downriver with a passenger alarmed by ice causing bells and cries while a St. Mary boat arrival is anticipated.
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Missouri
Bexmrn
Pappillion Creek
Omaha
Bellevue
Washington City
St. Mary
St. Louis
Fire destroys P. W. Lanes Blacksmith Shop
A Tuesday evening fire consumed the Blacksmith shop of P W Lane and all its tools. The loss is not large but will be keenly felt by Mr Lane in hard times, and citizens are urged to aid him in rebuilding his shop.
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N. BE. Welch
Mr. Welch
Nebraska
Citiens
T. B. Cuming
Welch
Omaha
The
Nebraskian
Cuming
Chapman
Congress
Territory
Old Buck
Chapman, Cuming
Cass
P. C. Ward
New York
Pennsylvania
Hanscom
Byers
Salisbury
Redick
Rankin
Keokuk
Simon
True Blue Democrats
Democratic Party
Pop
Finn
P. W. Lane
Lane
Construction Continues Amid Hard Times in City
Several buildings are in various stages of completion in the city despite the prevailing economic hardship. Local developers press on as cranes and scaffolding mark the skyline.
Weather turns warm as planting season nears
The past days brought fine weather with yesterday reaching 62 degrees at 2 PM in the shade. This marks the year's high so far, signaling farmers may soon begin plowing.
Averill and Co Build Store and Dwelling on Main Street
Averill & Co. are erecting a large two story frame building for a store and dwelling on Main Street, with plans advancing for completion this season.
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Averill & Co
Joseph E Pray Plans Frame Building on Main Street
Joseph E Pray prepares to erect a frame building on Main Street near Horn and Co's Store, marking a new commercial prospect in the town.
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Joseph E. Pray
Main Street
Horn & Co
McCord Returns Home From Eastern Visit
T. M. McCord, who had been away from our city visiting the east, arrived home last Tuesday and resumed his activities locally.
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T. M. McCord
Northward Flight of Geese and Ducks Noted
The notice lists several New York papers received from Woolworth in Omaha and offers copies of the New York Ledger containing Mrs. Southworth’s Bride of an Evening, with back numbers available at Woolworth’s.
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New York Tribune, Times, Herald
Porter
Ballou
Pictorial
New York Ledger
Woolworth
Omaha
Readers urged to study court house proposals in ads
The notice invites readers to review the proposed courthouse plan featured in the advertising columns, detailing the project’s key points and urging public attention.
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Court House
Plant Fruit and Shade Trees Now in Sarpy County
Now is the time to plant fruit and shade trees. Farmers in Sarpy County are urged to set out large orchards this season, aiming for a bountiful future supply. A growing orchard elevates and enhances farm value through fruit production.
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Sarpy
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