Reduced Rates to Conventions for Nebraska Delegates
Nebraska Republican State Central Committee announces one fare round trip to the state convention in Omaha on August 27 1884 and one and one fourth fare to district conventions in Beatrice Hastings and Columbus on August 20 1884. Delegates present credentials to local agents to purchase tickets. Gro W E Dorsey, Chairman.
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Nebraska
Omaha
J. M. Hiatt
Dunya Hiu inCoch
Frontier
Red Willow
Neb
Geo. W. E. Dorsey
G.jb
Colson
Republican ‘State Central Committee
Fremont
Beatrice
Hastings
Columbus
Gro
Hastings Convention Nominates James Laird on First Ballot
The Congressional Convention in Hastings nominated Hon. James Laird, our current representative, on the first ballot by 89 to 52 after Gaslin withdrew the 52 votes went to France. The convention was reported as harmonious and enthusiastic.
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Hastings
James Laird
Gaslin
France
Bens Butner Proposes Party Critique As Campaign Document
A recent manifesto by Bens. Butner, a noted presidential aspirant, commends both parties and criticizes democracy with blunt language. The text suggests his arraignment of the party could serve as a strong campaign document for Republicans.
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Bens. Butner
Republican Party
Dolan Unopposed at Indianola Senatorial Nomination
At the Indianola Senatorial Convention last Saturday the meeting was harmonious with Hon. J. W. Dolan unanimously nominated by acclamation, placed by W. S. Morlan of Furnas through Hitchcock county. Cleveland’s acceptance letter emphasizes civil service reform prohibition and imported labor, but omits the tariff issue. Grover Cleveland seeks labor support, noted for brevity versus Blaine and Butler.
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Indianola
J. W. Dolan
Morlan
Furnas County
Hitchcock County
Dolan
Cleveland
Grover
Blaine
Butler
Irish-American leader resigns to back Blaine and Logan
Grorce D. Lucas of Dubuque resigns as president of the Cleveland and Hendricks club to vote for Blaine and Logan. The club will reorganize as a Blaine and Logan club and may elect Lucas president. About 140 members, mostly Irish-Americans, dismiss reports of a defection as exaggerated.
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Grorce D. Lucas
Dubuque, Ia
Cleveland and Hendricks Club
Blaine
Logan
Blaine and Logan
Lucas
Turmoil in Tosias Over Owner Scandal and Murder
The village of Tosias endures a week of turmoil after allegations against original owner Tobias Castor and the murder of Mrs. Ferris by her husband Wiley Ferris, who then killed himself.
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Tosias
Tobias Castor
Ferris
Wiley Ferris
Uncertain Democrat Attacks on Blaine Over Widow Halpin Case
The Boston Globe questions Blaine’s position as weeks unfold and wonders if Democrats will pin the Widow Halpin’s boy paternity on him, suggesting possible withdrawal or regret over the nomination.
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Boston Globe
Blaine
Halpin
Ex Senator Sharon Plans Panama Railway and Steam Line
Former Nevada senator Sharon reorganizes to build a railway across the Isthmus of Panama with a steam ship line as a side issue. Capital is placed at 12,000,000 dollars as De Lesseps canal and Eads railway projects are cited as supporting efforts to ease continental barriers to commerce.
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Sharon
Nevada
San Francisco
Panama
de Lesseps
Eads Ship Railway
Doctor in Paris Tests Copper Tonic Against Cholera
Dr Bure of Paris experiments with a weak copper solution to kill the cholera microbe while sparing patients. If results prove sound, the cholera epidemic could be controlled and the disease’s terror reduced.
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Bure
Paris
Residents Resist Mormon Missionaries with Shotgun Tactics
In Hickman and Lewis counties Tennessee residents oppose Mormon proselytizing. Three Mormon elders have died, and reports say nine or ten wives and about forty children mourn the losses. The region reportedly favors a shotgun approach by skilled locals.
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Hickman
Lewis
Tennessee
Joseph Smith
Brother Brigham
Mrs Mary A Livermore Critiques Prohibition Party Move
Mary A Livermore, famed temperance advocate, writes a long letter deprecating the third party movement by prohibitionists. Her works and experience lead her to view independent politics by the prohibition element with caution and she concludes St John Republican candidacy offers nothing valuable for the cause.
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Mary A. Livermore
Livermore
St. John
Buffalo Courier Attacks King's Vindication Sequel
The Buffalo Courier criticizes a subsequent piece by Gen King, noting it imitates his style and questions the asylum claim. It argues the asylum action involved force and labels Maria as similar to Grover, though the argument is not compelling.
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Buffalo Courier
King
Grover
Maria
Greely Interview On Cape Sabine Cannibalism Allegations
Lieutenant Greely defends the missing cannibalism claim by stating no such acts came to his notice among his starving Arctic party. He notes famine driven behavior and explains private Henry was executed for stealing provisions after trial. Henry’s hunger induced insanity and overconsumption of bacon preceded his death by June 6.
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Greely
Cape Sabine
Henry
War Department
Sensational Telegraph Reports Of East Earthquake Stir West
Boston Advertiser notes telegraphic dispatches exaggerating the east quake while western papers show less but growing panic. Descriptions grow increasingly dramatic as reports travel toward the Pacific, with sensational fears of a global circuit and renewed destruction.
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Boston Advertiser
Pacific
Equitable
Chicago
Omaha
San Francisco
Globe
Boston
Bankers Discuss Panics and Bank Failures at Saratoga
The American Bankers Association in session at Saratoga devoted much time to panics and bank failures. Ly man J. Gage, Chicago banker, urged larger cash reserves beyond 25 percent, repeal of usury laws, and uniform loaning rules. He argued reserves should be higher and loans more accessible during general distress.
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American Banker's Association
Saratoga
Lyman J. Gage
Chicago
Gage
Union Pacific to appoint S R Calloway as new general manager
General Manager Clark of the Union Pacific, who tendered his resignation, will be succeeded by S R Calloway formerly general manager of the Chicago and Grand Trunk railway and now assisting President Adams. Calloway recently inspected the Union Pacific system and will likely take over duties soon with Omaha as his headquarters. The board accepted Clark’s resignation reluctantly after long service and steady advancement.
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Clark
Union Pacific
S. R. Calloway
Chicago & Grand Trunk Railway
Adams
Calloway
Omaha
Board of
Train collision delays B. M. service near Haigler
The B. M. train arrived seven hours late after a collision at Haigler near Denver. An eastbound engine and a second train collided on the same track, wrecking both engines and a baggage car. No injuries were reported, and blame was not assigned to any party.
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Heigler
Denver
Gazette-Journal
Isaac
Haigler
Pennsylvania committee uncovers inhumane treatment cases
The Pennsylva nia committee on lunacy reports two cases of long term confinement and chained abuse of elderly men. One man found naked in an out house after more than thirty years. another inmate chained for over twenty five years until his death. The committee calls physicians to report mistreatment and directs transfers to state hospitals for humane care.
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Pennsylvania Committee On
State Board of Public Charities
Pennsylvania
Republican
Ohio Politician's Decline Reflected in Loss of Offices
The fate of Thurman and Hoadly signals a weakening grip by the Ohio man on national offices, highlighting a somber trend in political power and influence.
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Thurman
Hoadly
Ohio
North Valley Precinct Created In East Valley, Indianola
The Board of County Commissioners met in Indianola and granted a petition to create a new North Valley Precinct north of the Republican River. Voting will be at the schoolhouse in district No. 1, with Bondville as polling place for Bondville precinct.
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Indianola
Board of County Commissioners
Henry Crabtree
L. Green
E. J. Allington
C. D. Cramer
Patrick McKillip
Republican River
East Valley
North Valley
Bondville
Buffalo Creek
Andrew Barber
Neb
Stephen Lyon
Danbury
Red Willow
John G. Eaton
Driftwood
Line Anderson
Homer Mack
Chas. Gilbert
W. Carnahan
County General Fund
W. Stilzebauer
Wivetee Estate
MARSHS TONIC ASTRINGENT PROMOTED FOR BOWEL RELIEF
John E. Petty of Fort Scott Kans endorses Marin's Tonic Astringent for his wife and daughter in Indiana. The McCook druggist 8 L Green offers the remedy at 50 cents claiming quick cure for diarrhea dysentery cholera infantum and other bowel complaints.
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Marsh
Waveland
Indiana
John E. Petty
Fort Scott
Kans
Marin
L. Green
McCook
Marsa Cure advertised in Marsa Liver Pills by Green
An old advertisement promotes Marsa Cure liquid or pills priced at fifty cents with claims of reliability. Marsa Caruartic Liver Pills are described as mild thorough and harmless sold by L. Green.
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Marsa
8. L. Green
8S. L. Green
Shilohs Vitalizer and Cure Claims
An advertisement touts Shilohs Vitalizer as a cure for indigestion constipation dizziness loss of appetite and liver complaints with a printed guarantee. It cites Rev George H M Thayer of Bourbon Indiana praising Shilohs Consumption Cure and markets Shilohs Catarrh Remedy and Shilohs Cure for cough croup bron
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Shiloh
Geo. HM. Thayer
Bourbon, Inl
Notice to Abandon Homestead Entry No. 2568 McCook Neb
U S Land Office McCook Nebraska July 12 1884 summons Walter M Sheparel to appear September 1 1884 at 1 PM to respond and furnish testimony concerning alleged abandonment of Homestead Entry No 2568 dated October 7 at North Platte Nebraska for lands in Red Willow County Nebraska section 8 township 4 north range 28 west.
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U. S. Land Office
McCook
Neb
Rothus
Hileman
George W. Smmpkins
North Platte
Range
Red Willow County
George W. Simpkins
Simpkins
Walter M. She
Red Willow
Nebraska
G. L. Laws
Timber culture case against Theodore Clother upheld
Complaint filed by George A Land seeks cancellation of entry 1453 dated April 1 1880 for timber culture on Red Willow county Nebraska land. Land alleges Clother failed to cultivate or plant since entry. Parties summoned to appear September 3 1884 at 10 AM for testimony.
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U. S. Land Office
McCook
Neb
George A. Land
Theodore Clother
North Platte
Range
Red Willow County
Nebraska
G. L. Laws
Register
Final Proof Notices McCook Neb 1884 Hinman claim
Land Office notice sets final proof date for Charles E. Hinman D S 251 for lot 8 section 34 township 3 north range 29 west at McCook Nebraska October 30 1884. Witnesses listed are John F. Glennon Harmon Eaton Henry C. Jacobs and William S. Hamilton all of McCook.
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McCook
Neb
Charles E. Hinman
D. S
John F. Glennon
Harmon Eaton
Henry C. Jacobs
William S. Hamilton
Nebbie G. Ll. Laws
Keister
Notice of final proof for a Nebraska land claim
August 18 1884 notice announces a named settler’s intent to make final proof in support of a land claim before the McCook Nebraska Register or Receiver on October 4. The claim is for the southeast quarter of section g township 2 north range west and names witnesses Samuel L. Green John Stone Wesley M. Sanderson and Frank P. Allen of McCook Nebraska.
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McCook
Neb
John M. Ferguson
D.S
Samuel L. Green
John Stone
Wesley M. Sanderson
Frank P. Allen
McCook, Neb. I. G. L
Ngs
George Poht
Adolph Kheischick
Joseph M. Huet
Herman Thole
George White
G. L. Laws
Register
Nev
Fewtember
Abram Hammond
Wilber F. Saunders
James B. Miller
John L. Sellers
John Conner
Stoughton, Neb
G.L. Laws
Nen
Benjamin F. Olcott
Samuel Brown
George Talbott
Bertlett Lufkin
McCook, Neb
Land Office Notice McCook Neb September 20 1884
John F Rawlings files intention for Homestead No 412 in section 13 township 3 north range 20 west at McCook Neb with witnesses John F Black Daniel Shaw Rutherford B Archibald and James M Heisler all of McCook Neb to prove residence and cultivation Gesigned G L Laws Register
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Mccook
Neb
John F. Rawlings
John F. Black
Daniel Shaw
Rutherford B. Archibald
James M. Heisler
G. L. Laws
Register
Notice of land claim and witness list for McCook Nebraska
Land notice from McCook Nebraska names William N Potter as receiver for the southwest quarter, section 9, township 2 north range 2 west, with October 4 deadline and witnesses Lewis March Robert Johnston Richard Johnston and George Roper all of McCook Nebraska to prove residence and cultivation.
West 44 Section Claim Final Proof Notice
July 24 1884 notice for final proof in support of a homestead claim in McCook Nebraska. William McQuay seeks proof August 2 before the Register or Receiver for the west 44 northeast 4 and east northwest 24 township 1 north range 2 west. Witnesses listed: Join Nemeth Lt J Starbuck Jacob Harshberger Richard Johnston all of McCook Nebraska.
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Mccook
Neb
ISM
William McQuay
Ulis
Nemeth
J. Starbuck
Jacob Harshberger
Richard Johnston
G. L. Laws
Register
Notice of Intent to Homestead Filed by William Coleman
July 1st, 1884 notice by William Coleman asserts his plan to occupy and cultivate the southwest quarter of section HH, township 4 north, range 30 west. The residence and cultivation are claimed by Phillip Weick, Michael Weick, George White and Milliard Horrell of McCook Nebraska.
Legal notice: Morrell seeks witnesses for residence proof
Said office at McCook Nebraska August 9th lists Millard F Morrell for the northeast Vutrier section township and range. He names witnesses C A Phillips Phillip Weich Hiram Thrailkill and John K Coleman all of McCook Nebraska to prove continuous residence and cultivation of lands referenced.
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McCook
Neb
Iss
Millard F. Morrell
Vutrier
Township
Rmitce 2
Lunud
C. A. Phillips
Phillip Weich
Hiram Thrailkill
John Kk. Coleman
Nebraska
Final Proof Notice at McCook Nebraska
Land office information for Frank Fewel who filed for final proof on his claim in McCook Nebraska. He will present witnesses J C Hussell S E Colvin Charles Rowles and John Whittaker to prove residence and cultivation. Hearing before Register G L Laws at McCook on September 15.
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Charles Watson
Net
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McCoon
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Lewis March
Robert Johnston
George Roper
Gi. L. Laws
William Coleman
Phillip Weick
Michael Weick
Milliard Horrell
G. L. Saws
Met
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Hiss
Chiaim
McCoouk
Neh
Frarpay
Frank Fewel
Dy S.no
J. C. Hussell
S. E. Colvin
Charles Rowles
John Whittaker
McCook, Nets
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