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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1885
Page
2
J Burrows via the Omaha Herald invites Nebraska farmers to attend the State Farmers Alliance meeting and urging participation. He stresses the Alliance as nonpartisan, aimed at advancing farmer welfare, with no political test for membership and a broad rallying point.
The state democratic committee met in secret at the Commercial hotel in Lincoln on the 23rd with 34 of 41 members present or represented. They reviewed chairman Child’s report, discussed patronage, and debated appointing a sub-committee to handle federal offices before forwarding to the president.
The Lincoln Journal lauds Nebraska at the New Orleans exposition led by Governor Furnas as commissioner. Nebraska's display impresses with corn wheat grasses and successful manufacturing and milling interests. The exhibit grows in reputation and promises a striking complete presentation.
The State in Brief reports Creighton's new school building is completed and occupied. Nebraska ranks fifth nationwide in livestock with 1 770 151 dead. H B Garner of Bancroft killed an eighty pound wolf last week. The Republican notes many articles stolen in the Tecumseh fire. At St Helena ten pupils are taught by one teacher. Beatrice broom factory employs eight and makes 200 brooms daily. Harris Ziegler loses a pocketbook with 110 while hunting northwest of Unadilla. Humphrey church work halted due to funds.
Long Pine resident Dr A C Newell wandered at night and froze to death on the prairie. Albion man Charles Sommers fell from a tree and suffered a severe facial injury from a kick. A child in Humbrey burned badly after falling from a chair onto a red hot stove. Cedar county residents push to move the county seat from St Helena to Hartington. Lincoln man John Smith indicted for forgery and impersonation after capture in Lincoln and transfer to Kearney.
Washington December 20 to 24 report House and Senate actions on naval service funding for 31 days from December 31. Debates over inter state commerce bill amendments and adjournment schedules.Quorum issues halted House sessions. Senate discussed land grants, liquor traffic commission, and tax treatment of railroad surveys. Holiday recess approved to January 5, 1885.
Reports from Europe say Christmas day was dull due to hard times. In Indiana at London Enoch Longe killed William Hogue during a dance trouble. Owensboro officer Harles Taylor was shot during an arrest attempt. The schooner Melvine is missing with seven on board. Manitoba seeks 10000 against Canada over boundary costs. George G Leke dies after being struck by a streetcar. Emma Abbott aided Europe musical studies. Joseph A Cooms vanishes with guests money and wife’s funds. Miles Ogle is arrested for counterfeiting. a large sum of counterfeit notes is found. Harbor Grace Orange parade ends quietly amid a tense scene. Riverhead men defend their citadel with a green flag. Orangemen stay off Catholic ground as authorities keep peace. Sergeant Holtworth’s charges for rifling Greeley’s desk are sent to Sheridan.
In an interview the general commends Sergeant Holtworth and suggests Hazen may be called as a defense witness if a court martial occurs. John T. Lee of KR G Dun & Co in Montgomery refuses to reveal a correspondent’s original communication, choosing incarceration over disclosure citing agency privilege. The Iowa school teachers association’s second day centered on papers about education and health.
Senate action confirms B Platt Carpenter of New York as Montana governor. In McLean vs Broadhead Missouri, the subcommittee favors Broadhead. Holtworth of the signal service is court martialed after return. Postmasters listed include Hunter Webster City Reed Waukon Brown Galena Galbraith Flora Likking East St. Louis Palmer Chicago. Treasury reports 40 new public buildings limited by funds. Immigration boards at Galveston Texas to close contract in 60 days. new commissioners needed. Columbian University to admit women to medicine with full privileges. Public lands committee drafts bill to curb British landlord control of western cattle ranges. loss of allegiance required for foreign land ownership. Pendleton backs repayment of excess indemnity to China. Rivers and harbors committee to continue work on the appropriation bill. expected to reach or exceed 10 million. Mississippi proceeding not yet discussed.
Dispatches report a gunboat heading to Tierce in the Hebrides to protect Duke of Argyle’s property after three crofted farms were seized. Paris signals warn China of further talks unless France accepts a sword settlement. Leipsic convicts anarchists, with Reinsdorf Rupsch and Kurthler sentenced to death and Hotzchaner Bachman jailed. Fire at Windsor parcel office raises fears of an infernal machine. Russians push into Afghanistan as Franco British friction grows. London bridge blast probes focus on three men seen near Southwark bridge. Scotland Yard leads the hunt.
Burglars robbed Joseph E. King in Des Moines of about 40 dollars. In Toledo Mrs Louisia Lindthart known as Old Mother Stahl was found strangled and robbed. William Fletas jailed in Madison Louisiana for robbery and later killed by a mob. Amelia Voss sister of Herman Voss arrested for near 100000 pounds in cash and bonds. Warrants issued for Charles E Stephens cashier of Chicago Wilmington Vermillion Coal company who is missing and reportedly short of funds.
Joseph Raeside of Waukegan Illinois faced US commissioners after the Clyde(s)dale association of Scotland charged him with forging pedigrees. A decision from Secretary Frelinghuysen ruled the offense non extraditable, and Raeside was released. Meanwhile a Texas incident on a Southern Pacific eastbound train near the Pecos bridge saw armed cowboys seize and terrorize passengers at Langtry, though no robberies were reported.
A meeting of farmers and stock raisers from across Dakota organized the Territorial Farmers Alliance in Huron. W. C. Houghton was elected president, Houghton from Brown county. W. R. Montagne vice president. W. F. T. Bushnell secretary. W. H. Phillipe treasurer. Resolutions pushed for farmer-friendly laws, lower interest, lower freight rates, and taxation of railroads and mortgages. The piece also notes possible protest against counting electoral votes on the second Wednesday in February, led by Representative Smalls for South Carolina voters alleging fraud in Cleveland and Hen dricks majorities.
Washington reports a bill to reimburse settlers and purchasers on public domain lands in Nebraska and Kansas tied to the Northern Kansas railroad grant. It would allocate up to 250000 dollars to cover losses from court decrees favoring the grant priority, with conditions and releases issued through the interior secretary. The measure, introduced by Rep Laird of Nebraska, has advanced to favorable calendar status and could become law this session.
Major Suter of the U S Engineers Corps details work on the Missouri river last year from the mouth to Kansas City 375 miles. Snags pulled 901 tons 227 trees cut 17 drift piles removed. Plant transfers and revetment work at Omaha. Survey Lexington to Booneville completed. New plant outfitted including 45 berges 6 mattress boats and 20 men per crew.
A Chicago dispatch notes Dr. Miller editor of the Omaha Herald registered at the Grand Pacific as Dr. M. L. George of New York. He met with 8. Corning Judd a Illinois member of the national democratic committee. Miller aims to win Governor candidates support and influence Nebraska policy for four years, denying a political mission when questioned.
Washington dispatch reports twelve committees chosen by a citizens committee of fifty to arrange inauguration ceremonies. Funds to cover decor, pyrotechnics, and ball at the pension building are expected to be raised by ball ticket sales. Officials anticipate 200000 visitors with 8000 to 10000 ball tickets sold, aiming for a notable national day.
Private Annadel of the Fort Laramie garrison was found dead about three miles from the post on the Wyoming plains. He and soldier Jensen had left to hunt, split up returning late, and Annadel, lost and exhausted, froze to death. The search began the next morning and continued to the 20th.
An Albany report claiming Senator Bayard was offered a cabinet post and preferred treasury is denied by Governor Cleveland. The Bayard visit focused on tariff and financial policy, with Cleveland in general agreement with Bayard's views.
Articles of Incorporation filed for the Chicago Union Central and Atlantic railroad to connect Chicago with Charleston South Carolina via a zigzag line from Luke County Illinois border to the Ohio river at Switzerland County. Capital of 1 million dollars. Directors named for the first year include W. B. Hammond Samuel F. Hazzards Benjamin F. Rust A Daje Owen P W Bartholomew W W Murphy and John W. Dodd. Articles do not state full stock subscription.
The celebrated Sharon divorce case ends with the plaintiff Miss Sarah Alten Hill winning. Judge Suldivan rules that California law recognizes her as the legal wife and grants a divorce on wilful desertion with the division of common property valued at about 10100 dollars. The verdict surprised many and Sharon is believed poised to appeal.
New York dispatch notes Daniel Manning and Senators Gorman and Garland in Albany with William C Whitney, quartered at Fifth Avenue hotel. Other Democrats present include B B Smalley, J B Gordon, Barns of Georgia, Wilus of Wisconsin, John G Priest of St. Louis, and General Black of Illinois. Two cabinet posts discussed with Whiting and Garland eyed for attorney general.
Chicago dispatch reports farmers forced to sell wheat this week and through January, with receipts rising and private cables aiding a firmer tone. Wheat closes at top prices as shorts are trapped, while corn remains dull with limited trading and mixed delivery notes.
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