Nebraska Governor Announces Constitution Amendments for 1884 Ballot
The Nebraska governor James W. Dawes announces two joint resolutions proposing amendments for the 1884 general election. One proposes changes to legislative pay and sessions. the other amends Article Five regarding the executive department. The notice cites deadlines and submission procedures to voters.
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Nebraska
Eee O
Board of Railway Commissioners
Executive Department
James W. Dawes
Lincoln
A. D
United Steree
Epwakp P. RoGcGen
Dorsey Secures Nomination at Columbus Convention
Fremont politician G. W. E. Dorsey won the nomination for Congress in the Third District at the Columbus Convention last week. Reportedly he achieved the honor with his “little name” as tribute to his local roots.
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G. W. E. Dorsey
Fremont
Columbus
George
Satirical critique of Nast and Curtis in Gazette-Journal
The Gazette-Journal slams Nast as silly and weak and Curtis as vapid with no force. They say Tom and George would hide in a hole upon reading the obituary and declare all is vanity.
Two convicts honored for aiding guards during Kentucky revolt
James Cunningham and Owen Bradley aided penitentiary officers during the revolt and escape attempt last Thursday. Cunningham saved a guard’s life and was wounded in the hand. he was a life prisoner convicted of killing his sister’s seducer, while Bradley was a common horse thief. Both were pardoned as a reward for brave conduct.
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James Cunningham
Owen Bradley
Kentucky Penitentiary
Cunningham
Bradley
Cattle Breeds Display Planned for World’s Expo
Washington prepares a World’s Fair exhibit of cattle from around the globe. The State Department will ship a collection of pictures showing world cattle breeds to New Orleans and publish a report on the world cattle industries, based on U S consul reports.
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Department of State
Washington
New Orleans
United States
Enthusiastic Illinois Campaign Meeting for Blaine Logan Oglesby
The opening Illinois campaign meeting and Logan reception drew far more attendees than expected. The crowd signaled strong statewide support, suggesting Blaine Logan and Oglesby could win by around 30,000 in the region.
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Illinois
Gen. Logan
Chicago
Blaine
Logan
Oglesby
Cholera in France Escalates Amid Shifting Patterns
Reports from infected districts show 4000 deaths in France with a sharper, more violent spread. The disease now acts faster, shortens the time to death, and resists easy confinement, dampening hopes it will be stamped out soon.
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France
Campaign Expose Spurs Public Backlash After Election
The Journal notes the campaign’s sensational exposés have shocked the moral sense of the nation. It warns the vigorous activity may fail to sway votes as the candidate’s mission winds down and advocates a quiet retirement from the scene to preserve stability.
Rail rivalry over Dart Pass tunnel heats Colorado line
Denver Tribune Republican reports potential railroad struggle between Burlington and Missouri and the Greely Salt Lake and Pacific lines from Boulder Colorado. Burlington and Missouri workers have cut over ten miles of timber and 15 men at a tunnel project on the line sideling toward Caribou.
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Denver Tribune
Republican
Boulder
Colo
Burlington & Missouri
Greely
Salt Lake
Utah, Salt Lake and
New York Independent Drops Cleveland Amid Scandal Rumors
The New York Independent has decided to drop Cleveland over the Maria Tralpin scandal, sparking joy among Republicans and dismay among Democrats. Rumors of Cleveland’s withdrawal circulate, but sources say he will not bow to pressure, and such talk is regarded as sensational gossip.
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New York
Cleveland
Maria Tralpin
Butlerites
Butler
English cattle shipment scheme meets Canadian opposition
The piece describes English capital interest in moving Wyoming and Montana cattle via the Canada Pacific railway to Montreal to British markets. It argues the plan would harm American livestock interests and depress railroad investments, while drawing condemnation from Canada’s Sir John A. Macdonald who calls it detrimental to Canadian farmers and cattle raisers.
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Republican
Wyoming
Montana
Canada
England
Messrs. Lingham and Frewhan
Canada Pacific Railway
Montreal
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Louis
Chicago
John A. McDonald
Dominion
America
The Congregationalist on Cleveland’s present character
The Congregationalist shifts stance from initial support to questioning Gov. Cleveland as to his present integrity. It notes that while some refutations claim he is not corrupt, the weight of testimony against him remains strong and ongoing reports from Buffalo and beyond strengthen the adverse view.
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Congregationalist
Grover Cleveland
Gov. Cleveland
Buffalo Evening Telegraph
Ball
Buffalo
Cleveland
Projections on National Vote Count in November
The New York Tribune estimates a near 10 500 000 vote in November, comparing 1880 totals of 9 220 000 for a 49 371 000 population and 12 571 000 voting-age men across 38 states. It projects 57 000 000 total population with about 14 280 000 voting-age men nationwide.
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Tuk
New York Tribune
District of Columbia
States
Fleet of Chinese steamers sold to New York merchants
A fleet of 33 China Navigation Company steam vessels operating on the Chinese coast and rivers has been sold to a New York firm of China merchants to safeguard ongoing trade amid the France China war. The transfer places the ships under the American flag and signals further similar deals as the war continues, with the Stars and Stripes expected to appear more in Chinese waters as a protector of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China Navigation Company
New York
China
France
Polar Expedition Aims for Thin Men Patrons
A forthcoming polar expedition seeks patrons likely to be slender in build. The plan emphasizes lightweight equipment and efficiency, hoping to attract donors backing a streamlined, endurance-focused journey.
Subjects people discuss index to character says Junius
A quoted reflection on social talk referencing neighbors as a measure of character and usefulness. The speaker notes they previously did not view neighborly discussion this way, attributing the comment to Junius and contemplating its implications for daily life.
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Junius
Earthquakes on Atlantic coast blamed on sins by Adventist
An Adventist from Philadelphia asserts the Atlantic coast earthquake stems from sins and predicts ongoing tremors until the millennium. He notes a rise in church attendance since the disturbance, while skeptics worry about ongoing earth turmoil and backsliders returning to old ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Seaboard
Mother Earth
Third party opposition linked to temperance effort
Francis Murray criticizes third party organizations as harming temperance goals. He cites Maine Massachusetts and New Hampshire where such groups allegedly repealed prohibition and strengthened rum power. He supports agitation against intemperance but seeks more effective results to gain active sympathy.
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Francis Murray
Chicago
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Dull Campaign Hints at Quiet Elections This Fall
The piece notes a sluggish campaign with little buzz over the old machine troubles and a small anticipated vote. It mentions Ben Butler’s theater of war entry generating minimal interest and the fusion of greenbackers and democrats outside Michigan. The observer expects a quiet, orderly November Democratic obituary with few mourners.
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Ohio
Ben Butler
Michigan
Mississippi Republicans Nominate Four Colored Men for Congress
The Mississippi Republican Party nominates four Black candidates for Congress including John R. Lynch who served as temporary chairman at the recent national convention.
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Mississippi
John R. Lynch
Shilohs Cure Promises Quick Relief for Coughs
Old time patent medicine ad claims Shilohs Cure eases hacking coughs and catarrh with a 90 cent catarrh remedy and 25 cent plaster. It promotes relief from dyspepsia sleepless nights and bronchitis, sold by S L Green druggist in McCook, Nebraska.
Advice to Mothers Teething Syrup Promises Quick Relief
Peddles Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup for teething children as immediately curative for teething pain and related ailments. Claims includes turning profits via home business and offers mail order samples and starter money, citing Portland Maine based STINSON CO as contact.
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Stinson & CO
Portland
Maine
Norilsk
Ll Hallett & CO
Abandonment Hearing For Homestead Entry In Nebraska
John F Johnson files complaint against James M Sankey over a Homestead Entry dated February 20 1880 in Hed Willow county Nebraska. The U S Land Office orders Sankey and Johnson to appear September 11 1854 at 11 00 AM to testify regarding alleged abandonment of the northwest quarter section 6 township 1 north range 26 west.
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U. S. Land Office
McCook, Neb
Kothus
Hileman
George W. Simpkins
North Platte
Neb
Red Willow County
Simpkins
McCook
Iss
L. Adams Smith
Charles Watson
Es G. L. Laws
Register
U.S. Land Office
John F. Johnson
James M. Sankey
Hed Willow County
Nebraska
G. L. Laws
Land Office summons abandonment of Homestead Entry in Red Willow
U S Land Office McCook Nebraska issues summons to Paschall H Moore in Red Willow County for abandoning Homestead Entry 2065 dated North Platte March 11 1880. Hearing to cancel entry set for October with Stat Lovelock P M and G L Laws Register to receive testimony.
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U. S. Land Office
McCook
Neb
Clyda G. Eckles
Paschall H. Moore
North Platte
Red Willow County
Nebraska
Stat Lovelock, P.M
TE. G.L
Final Proof Notices From McCook Nebraska
Notices announce final proof filings by settlers in McCook Nebraska with dates and witness names. Chartes Hinman John Glennon Harmon Eaton Henry Jacobs William Hamilton testify to residence and cultivation. others include John Perguson John Stone Wesley Sanderson Frank Allen. Rawlings John Black Daniel Shaw Rutherford Archibald James Heisler also listed.
Notice of land claim at McCook Nebraska
Land office at McCook Nebraska August 15th named settler filed notice of intention to receive land at McCook on Saturday October 4th 154 for the southwest quarter of section 9 township 2 north range west. He names witnesses Lewis March Robert Johnston Richard Johnston and George Hoper all of McCook Nebraska. G L Laws Clerk
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McCook
Nes
Ifith
Kak
Bes
Neb
Willian N. Potter
Lewis March
Robert Johnston
Richard Johnston
George Hoper
Land Notices from McCook Land Office 1884
Land office notices announce bids and deadlines for lands in McCook Nebraska and nearby Driftwood. Names listed include J C Russell S H Colvin Charles Bowles John Whittaker W M Hubbell N Burtless E K R Johnston Charlie Smith and Alexander Towne with filing dates in August and October 1884.
Land entries dated at McCook Nebraska seeking settlers
Land Office at McCook Nebraska records dated August 25 and August 28 1854 and 1984 list the names of several settlers. William M Towne is named for a land tract in section 1 township 1 north range west with witnesses W M Hubbell N Burtless William Pryor and E K Johnston all of McCook Nebraska. Lewis B March is named for lots 2 3 and 4 and southeast 4 southwest 4 4 of section 31 township 3 north range 28 west with witnesses Allen A Phillipps John B Meserve Richard Johnson and William W Fisher all of McCook Nebraska.
Notice of land claim by Elihugh Johnston at McCook Nebraska
August 28 18h4 a notice lists Elihugh H Johnston D 8 No 115 seeking entry of the NE quarter of Section 5 Township north Range 30 West proving residence and cultivation. Witnesses named Oscar W Russell Frank Fewell A C Towne and Wm Towne all of McCook Nebraska per G L Laws Register.
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McCook
Neb
Monpbay
Elihugh H. Johnston
Oscar W. Russell
Frank Fewell
A.C. Towne
Wm. Towne
Met ‘Ook
Nob
I. G. L. Laws
Register
Final proof in support of land claim at McCook Neb
August 1st notice states Hubert F Grindel will make final proof before Register at McCook on October 7 1884 for the south southwest section 27 township 3 north range 29 west. Claimant cites continuous residence and cultivation with witnesses W W Fisher J Neserve Richard Johnson and L B March all of McCook Neb. EN G L Laws Register.
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Lasa Orrics
McCook
Af McCook
Hinman
Jobo F. Glennon
Harmon Eaton
Henry C. Jacobs
William S. Hamilton
Neb
G. L. Laws
Register
Lane Orrick
McCoon
Iss
Net
John M. Perguson
Coporter
Lamd
Viet Samuel Lb. Green
John Stone
Wesley M. Sanderson
Frank M. Allen
Neh
N. 1
Laws, Reister
John F. Black
Daniel Shaw
Rutherford B. Archibald
James M. Heisler
L. Laws
Laxp
William McQuay
John Nemeth
I. J. Starbuck
Jacob Berger
Richard Johnston
Register. Land Office
McoCook
Nes
George Poh
Iand
Vis
Adolph Kheisehick
Joeeee M. Huet
Herman Thole
George White
Baer
Abram Hammond
Wilber F. Saunders
James B. Miller
John L. Sellers
John Conner
Stoughton
Benjamin F. Olcott
Samuel Brown
George Talbott
Bertlett Lufkin
Ner
Millard F. Morrell
C.H. Phillips
Phillip Weick
Hiram Thrailkill
John R. Coleman
Nebraska
Frank Fewel
J.C. Russell
S. H. Colvin
Charles Bowles
John Whittaker
Nev
Alexander €. Towne
W. M. Hubbell
N. Burtless
E. KR. Johnston
Charlie Smith
Driftwood
William M. Towne
William Pryor
E. K. Johnston
Hubert F. Grindel
W. W. Fisher
J. B.neserve
Richard Johnson
Mc Cook
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Susan Koop
John M. Ford
Reuben
Gerver
William Relph
Joan W. Relph
Nen
K. S. Cooley
W. H. Hubbell
N.O. Wickwire
McCook, Neb
McCook Land Office Notices for Final Proofs and Intention
The McCook Nebraska land office posts notices of final proof for William Russell and Susan Koop, with witnesses named for proving continuous residence and cultivation. Additional notice lists William Relph for Homestead 16 and witnesses from McCook and Stoughton, Nebraska.
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the Tribune
F.M
E. M. Kimmell
Editors and Publishers
James G. Blaine
John A. Logan
RE. P. Roggen
Chas. F. Willard
George Scott
Public Instruction
W. W. W. Jones
Stu Dist
W. S. Morl Rlan
Congressional
James Laird
James W. Dolan
George Hocknell
Henry Crabtree
Shiloh
Sitloh
Ann Cunrantee
Choup
Shifah
S. L. Green, Drugeist, McCouk, Neb
Augusta
Col. Conwell
Garfield
Allen & CO
U. S
Hallett Book CO
True & CO
L. Green
5S. L. Green
S. L. Green
C. A. Nettleton
Cc. F. Babcock
Lewis B. March
Allen A. Phillipps
John B. Meserve
William W. Fisher
Vic
William
Russell
George Fredericks
H. Colvin
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