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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1884
Page
2
State fair sales and town notices across Nebraska
The region reports a September fair in Omaha and sales of Shorthorn cattle at the state fair. Lincoln and Blair see infrastructure, church and transit projects, while accidents and crime, oil finds near Stuart, and local politics fill the pages. Notable events include a killing near North Bend, pig cholera in Washington county, a mayoral graft arrest, and a range of social and religious activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Omaha
Aineworth
Wm. Haven
Iowa
North Bend
Rumors of Vanderbilt sale and across world events
The item notes unconfirmed talk that Vanderbilt may sell Maud, with Vanderbilt denying it. It cites a $100,000 fire in Roseburg Oregon, widespread Michigan forest fires, and two Mexican revolutionaries shot by presidential order. It also mentions a severe hail wind storm in Pittsburgh region and other varied notices from politics to crime and disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbilt
Maud
Roseburg
Oregon
Michigan
Pittsburg
Fiendish assault on farmer’s daughter shocks Crete area
A twelve year old girl near Crete Nebraska reports a brutal assault by a dark complexioned man with a scarred hand. The attack occurred near Cheese creek as she gathered wild plums. She is in critical condition while authorities search for the suspected tramp seen in Lincoln and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Neb
Cheese Creek
Christian Range
Ted
Lincoln
Tragic double killing near Pittsburg by two beggars
In Leesdale, ten miles from Pittsburg, a blind beggar John Donley killed John Garbley, a one legged beggar, by choking and beating with a club, then disposed of the body in Charteris creek. Donley later died in a collision with a train on the Charteris railroad track. Both men had recently escaped from the Allegheny county home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesdale
Pittsburg
Charteris
John Donley
John Garbley
Doner
Garbley
Charteris Creek
Allegheny County
Maud Mare Sold After Vanderbilt Letter
Captain Stone, former owner of Maud, publishes a Saratoga letter from George N. Stone noting a sale to R. Bonner for a sum less than 100000. Vanderbilt denies discontent with trainer W W Blair and says he will end the nuisance of hostile letters over Maud’s driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.W. Blair
Maud
Vanderbilt
Capt. Stone
Saratoga
George N. Stone
Saene
R. Bonner
Blair
Cleveland
Coneta
W. H. Vanderbilt
Consul Defies City Flag Ban Over Austrian Birthday
Max Schamberg the Austro Hungarian consul in Pittsburg flew a small Austrian flag over the consulate door for the emperor's fifty fourth birthday. Chief of Police Brown ordered it removed, Brown sued to enforce the order. Schamberg says the order violates the US Austria treaty allowing consuls to display a flag at the main entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Schamberg
Pittsburg
Austria
Brown
Schamberg
United States
Iowa Distillers' Pool Faces seizure under liquor law
Des Moines dispatch reports lawyers hired by the distillers' pool seized two cars under a search warrant in an effort to shut up the International distillery. The cars were empty except for two barrels of alcohol set out for testing rights to manufacture. Prosecutions focus on sales while opponents allege efforts to destroy competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Distillers’ Pool
International
Pneumonia Threatens Jersey Cattle in Illinois
Dr. Salmon reports a serious pneumonia outbreak among Jersey cattle in Illinois. He warns of severe harm to the western Jersey industry unless swift action is taken. Several top herds are infected and individual animals are worth substantial sums. State authorities will cooperate. Carman authorizes necessary measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerseys
Salmon
Agricultural Department
Colonel Carman
Jersey
West
Carman
Agricultural de
Pleuro Pneumonia Concern Raised in New Department
The report notes pleuro pneumonia appearing in the west and outlines measures to prevent the epidemic. Dr. Salmon, accompanied by four or five assistants, leads the response effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salmon
Liszt denies blindness and other world news
Abbe Franz Liszt sends letters denying blindness at Bayreuth and notes he can work with difficulty. Africa reports a Zambezi revolt against a Portuguese force, with reinforcements requested and the British vice consul missing. French claims and war fears influence Europe as socialist meetings and Jewish riots draw attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Liszt
Bayreuth
Democratic and political notes from the era
Gov Beagle renominated by greenbackers Massachusetts democratic convention set for Worcester on Sept 30 Gen Butler ally backs former for president Indiana Democrat booster announces support New Mexico democratic territorial convention nominates Antonio Joseph for congress Hendricks acceptance letter to be published after Cleveland Henry Watterson defends Blaine Against proof of charges Ohio district reelects Frank Hurd largest convention in district Saratoga anti monopolist meeting backs Butler People’s party to unite labor agricultural and other classes with greenback labor talks Dorman Eaton Civil Service Commission replies to employees on political assessments Clerks no more obliged than others to pay assessments or refuse based on duty of private citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Beagle
Michigan
Greenbackers
Massachusetts
Worcester
Butler
Dan Voorhees
Indiana
Hendrick
Cleveland
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier- Journal
Blaine
Ohio
Frank Hurd
New York State
Saratoga
People's union-Butler
Greenback-Labor Party
People's Party
Dorman B. Eaton
Civil Service Commission
Governor Cleveland Accepts Democratic Nomination
The letter from Governor Cleveland accepts the Democratic nomination for president at Chicago dated July 28 1884. He approves the convention platform, stresses government by the people, urges safeguards against corruption and office seeking, and calls for labor protection and fair public service. Hendricks letter of acceptance for vice president follows with endorsement of principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
The
United States
Chicago
T. A. Hendrick
Wm. F. Vilas
Nicholas M. Bell
National Democratic Committee
Public Buildings Plans Tied to Funds and Surveys Flaws
Treasury clarifies supervising architect must base plans on Congress funds alone. Assistant Land Commissioner Harrison will visit Dakota to address fraudulent surveys. Government contractors for Dakota surveys reported plot returns without actual work. Commander Schley authorized to discharge willing enlisted men from the Greely relief expedition. Fleet remains in New York with Dolphin to gain Emery as executive officer aboard the new dispatch boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Congress
Harrison
Dakota
Schley
Greely
New York
Lieut
Emery
Bear
Dolphin
Governor Murray Dispatch on Mormon Missionaries Murder
A diplomatic dispatch from Governor H. Murray praises Tennessee authorities for pursuing lawbreaking linked to the murder of Mormon emigration agents. It condemns killings tied to polygamy preaching as unjustified and cites organized crime connections and indifferent congress members as factors in Utah and Tennessee. The message urges punishment of the guilty to curb lawlessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Tennessee
Utah
Congress
Rumored Rate Cuts Divide Chicago to New York Rail Lines
Rail workers in Chicago hear that a war over passenger rates on trunk lines to New York may be avoided only if the pool is reorganized. Vice Commissioner Pearson may visit the region with that objective. Lines accuse each other of paying commissions via steamship operators. Vanderbilt lines say they kept rates until passenger demand fell, then matched rivals. The prevailing view is that rates will drop substantially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robinson
Long Island City
Cypress Hill Cemetery
Henry
United States Quartermaster General
Dora Buck
Lincoln, Neb
Chicago
Pearson
Vanderbilt Lines
Mass meeting in Iowa City condemns riotous last week actions
Citizens in Iowa City held a large mass meeting to condemn last week's riotous proceedings. An organization was formed to aid in preserving order and enforcing laws. No disturbance has occurred since the outbreak, and reports of mob control are exaggerated. Prosecution of alleged ringleaders will continue to the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Greely Denies Existence Of Two Factions In Expedition
In Portsmouth Lieutenant Greely rejects reports of two opposing factions led by Kislingbury. He explains past tensions, asserts he did not know of cannibalism and demanded an investigation. He defends his orders and notes all expedition records rest with the Washington war department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Greely
Kislingbury
Lockwood
War Department
Washington
Thetis
Schneider
Allison
Newburyport
Henry
St. Johns
Bold Irish political influence scheme discussed in Cleveland
Mrs. Parnell at a Parker House conference with Catholic bishops and Irish National League leaders outlined a plan to rally the Irish vote for a US party that pledges free duty for goods manufactured in Ireland. The scheme envisions Irish factories abroad and aims to steer American political support to the party endorsing Irish industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Parker House
Parnell
Irish National League
England
Ireland
Knell
United States
America
Prohibition State Convention Call in Lincoln 1884
The Prohibition electors of Nebraska and supporters pledge to John P. St John are urged to meet at Red Ribbon hall Lincoln on September 11 1884 to nominate five presidential electors and state officers. Representation is one delegate per thousand inhabitants with county mass conventions, and optional county conventions on September 6 for delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
John P. St. John
Red Ribbon Hall
Lincoln
Prohibitionista
St. John Clubs
C. FS. Acta
Nebraska City
Jons B. Fixon
C. F.S. Temerrs
State
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