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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1884
Page
4
Local papers in Arapahoe dispute who authored a piece recently reprinted from The Tribune. The controversy centers on attribution and chain of custody of the copied article.
Denver, Colorado positions itself as a home for numerous rich residents. The tax assessor has spent weeks attempting to locate owners of substantial taxable assets but has yet to discover any Denver man admitting ownership of 100000 dollars in taxable effects.
Toe Buriington and Northwestern plan to tap the Niobrara country next summer. Omaha sits idle between these two routes and may gain nothing unless it builds its own northward line. The matter demands urgent Board of Trade action to protect existing interests and seek new tributary territory.
The economist professor forecasts the Republican party will be absent when the roll is called in 1888. The piece argues the party will reappear strengthened and more combative, marching in a renewed and purified martial array.
The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington hosts Rev. Dr. William Alvin Bartlett with President Cleveland expected to attend. The large society now sees vacant pews command high sums, doubles of $150 per annum, as six month occupancy norm fuels eager bidding. Old Democrats boost demand amid scarce seats.
From the seat of war in Soudan it is announced that El Mahdi will cease his effort to capture Gordon in Khartoum and instead focus on Don gola and Wolseley to block a junction with Gordon. The arena favors the Mahdi with a likely attack in the March stretch between the river and Berber.
In a formal move Mr Blaine abandons last August libel action against The Indianapolis Sentinel. He cites inability to obtain fair justice in Indiana amid strong party lines and vows the scandal shows its true nature is over. Republican.
Georgia Senator Colquitt voices belief that the South will embrace prohibition before the forthcoming presidential election. His remarks frame a regional shift in stance on the issue.
A historical note observes that supporters of democracy feel more confident this season, likening it to hanging stockings by their political hearths after many years of uncertainty. The tone reflects a civic mood and anticipated momentum in public sentiment.
The Postmaster General recommends and the President approves lowering local letter rates from two to one cent. The move is seen as popular and the higher volume is expected to offset revenue loss from the reduced rate.
New York plans to ask Congress to appropriate 100000 to complete the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty sculptor Bartholdi statue. Representative Cox, who opposed the Hennepin Canal funding, now pushes for the money to beautify his adopted city.
Revenue department figures show fourteen gallons per person consumed from June 1883 to June 1884 and one million more barrels than the prior year ending June 1883.
A bill to prohibit the manufacture and sale of liquor in Georgia was introduced in the state Legislature. Observers expect the measure to gain momentum as Georgia’s current law operates largely as local option amid strong temperance sentiment.
Chicago touts a death rate of 16.8 per 1000, the world’s lowest among leading cities. Yet when tugboats or schooners churn the river, bystanders flee the odor as Chicago remains “strong and fat” on loud smells.
An Arizona Democratic editor hurls a sharp attack at the rival newspaper editor across the street. He calls him a lying dead-beat and mocks the other side’s stance on the post office, asserting they will secure it despite opposition.
The York Republican echoes weariness with Rosey’s circulars and derides Rosewater as a lowly bug with numerous attachments. The piece mocks the insect metaphor and cautions against trading its paper for Rosey’s offerings.
An Arizona editor criticizes English politics praising reform of the upper house. He says Gladstone errs by sparing the house of lords and urges radical replacement with working men, arguing he lacks true liberty and bold resolve.
The New York Tribune notes Nebraska's omission in a state by state voter representation list. Nebraska cast about 45,000 votes per congressman, leading Minnesota and Indiana by 7,000, with northern districts averaging 34,000 and southern 24,000 votes. The Third Nebraska district tops all with about 48,000 votes.
The article notes General Grant endured several business failures including the $450,000 raised for him during the Civil War being tied up in Long Branch real estate and his Grant & Ward loss. It suggests he would welcome a pension and urges Congress to place him on the retired list.
The Bee notes Captain Howgate, once signal service chief, is suspected to be in Nebraska. Two detectives and a signal corps officer have been sent from Washington to locate and arrest him, with Omaha as a possible target. Local police could gain praise and a reward by acting first.
California leads in wheat with 58,420,188 bushels harvested from 3,587,664 acres at an average of 16.4 bushels per acre. The state also reports record yields in other cereals signaling a year of abundant crops and bumper production.
The Cleveland ticket receives 4,913,901 votes, Blaine 4,847,659, Butler 133,880, St. John 150,633 with Cleveland ahead of Blaine by 60,242. Total votes amount to 10,046,073, compared with 9,218,251 in 1880 and Garfield ahead of Hancock by 9,464 in that year.
Correspondents in Washington claim Senator David Davis is so enthusiastic about machinery that he spends hours turning a coffee mill and muses how it could be fitted with return flues and a cut off.
The article argues that adopting the Spanish treaty would cut annual revenue by 20 to 50 million dollars. It suggests buying Cuba outright for 50 million dollars, as Spain reportedly demands, might be cheaper than pursuing the treaty.
William Gaslin Jr fixes December 30 1884 as time of a special term of district court in Ked Willow county Nebraska. Judge.
Blank deeds mortgages leases bills of sale bonds for deed quit claim deeds contracts for building mortgage deeds release of mortgage official bonds soldiers discharge petitions for license notes receipts and related records listed at Tur Tripune office.
Washington Cor. Philadelphia Record recounts a Kentucky burgoo outing as a long all day woods picnic with poker tobacco sour mash and a large kettle of meat and vegetables simmering. The piece notes the dish origins and social details while describing the attendees and atmosphere.
John Swinton argues Indo-China’s smaller population relative to British India stems from rivers that run north to south. He notes climate and river paths shape tribes, migration, and settlement, contrasting with north–south lines like railroads and the Hudson, St. Lawrence, and Mississippi as natural outlets.
A frequent Atlantic and Century contributor laments low compensation for poets and writers. He cites pay ranging from 10 to 25 dollars for short pieces and notes higher page rates fail to reflect value, while prose offers even more vexations.
The article notes Elizabeth I wore knitted stockings from Flanders and a wax model of her leg was made to ensure exact fit. A favored courtier gave her a pair, pleasing her enough to abandon previous stocking methods. Early stockings were not knitted or woven but cloth cut to shape and sewn at the sides.
Estimates show 1.2 million surviving veterans from the late war, about 230000 live west of the Mississippi. Among western pensioners, there has been a 278 percent increase since 1873, attributed largely to emigration.
The Indianola Iowa county board met December 1 1884 with commissioners Crabtree Green and Allington. They audited and allowed grand juror and petit juror claims, issued warrants, settled for chairs and a deed, reviewed road and insane fund expenses, and authorized tax list hearings for delinquent lands on January 1 1884. The meeting adjourned to December 20 1884.
Charles H. Pate files final proof for Homestead Entry 673 in the northeast quarter of section 6 township 2 north range 30 west McCook Nebraska. Witnesses Gilbert Nettleton Chester C. Newman Geo H. Sta and Alphenis Starbuck all reside in McCook. Proof to be made January 17 1546 before the U S Land Office official.
Five named settlers publish intent to make final proof in support of their claims before the McCook Nebraska registrar or receiver on Friday January 16 1885. Hurlbert A G S confirms residence and cultivation of northwest quarter section 1 township 1 north range 0 west. Witnesses listed: James E Lawthers James Lawthers N Burtless Nathan O Wickwire.
LAND Office AT McCook NEB November 28 1884 final proof will be made before Register or Receiver at McCook Neb Tuesday January 2 1885 viz Elsworth K Bassett OP 8 485 for south half 44 southwest quarter 44 section 27 township 4 north range 10 west witness A J Asturn George Zimmerman William Vincent James Campbell all of Osborn Neb LAWS Register
Lanp Orrick files a land claim in McCook Nebraska for the southwest quarter of section 30 township north range 29 west. He sets January 16 for proof before Register Gr Lleceiver. Witnesses listed include John Relph William Relph Reuben Gerver and Henry Gerver from McCook and Stoughton Nebraska.
Orrick Nebraska November 26 1894 Emily V Porter begins final proof for Homestead Entry 2668 southwest quarter section 22 township 4 north range 29 west. She names witnesses Thomas Scofield William Doyle Stephen Bolles Box Elder Neb Montgomery Doyle Thornburg Neb to prove continuous residence and cultivation. Zi G L Laws Register.
December 1 entry shows Ferdinand H. Keller filing notice of intention to make proof in support of his claim before the Register at McCook Nebraska. He lists residence and cultivation of the southeast quarter section 14 township 2 north range 20 west. Named witnesses include Ance Shrater Hubert Johnston William McQuay and Benjamin McQuay, all of McCook Nebraska.
Land Office notice from McCook Nebraska dated October 27 1884 announces Mary M. Briggs holder of entry D 5081 seeking final proof to support her claim for the northwest quarter of section 2 township 4 north range -js west. She lists witnesses Hiram Thrailill Chatham H Phillips Emerson E Coleman and Edward W Van Horn all of McCook Nebraska. G L Laws Register
November 22, 1884 notice filed by settler Thomas McQuay of Metouk Neb in McCook district for the northeast quarter of section 1 and other parcels in township 3 north range 24 west describing heirs I J Starbuck Jacob Hurshberger William Hyatt and Richard Johnston of Metouk Neb as claimants with receiver appointment dated Neb 26 G L Laws Register.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska announces January 3 185 for Ernest Fuller D S His for quarter section 16 township north range 25 west. Witnesses named A Rogers G Lloyd Clark Rufus Hinkley and C Howard Moulton all of Indianola Nebraska registered by G L Laws.
Land office records show Moses M Weaver and John W Tolmas filing final proof claims to support their homestead entries. Witness lists include Samuel S Grah Edmund Wychot Jacob C Foutz James Latyerty of Danbury and Charlies Knipping John F Collins John McArthur of McCook Neb and Jerry Griffin Doo of Metlock Neb with dates in December 1884.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska announces that Vance McManigal John J Dunbar William M Rollins and Hiram Waldo all of McCook Nebraska have filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish residence and cultivation on east northwest and lots 1 and 2 section Wa township 4 north range 30. They must prove continuous residence on the claim by December 20 85. G L Laws Register
Peescats files notice to make final proof in support of his claim at McCook Nebraska. Proof set for December 19 1864 before the register or receiver at McCook. Claimant Christian Bleeholder for west half southwest northwest section 10 township 3 north range west. Witnesses named George Bowman Rosie George upon William W. and George Poh all of McCook Nebraska. G L Laws.
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