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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1885
Page
4
The Tribune announces F M E M KIMMELL subscription at two dollars per year in advance.
In the US Senate Senator Eponos introduced a bill making the manufacture sale or use of explosive compounds to injure or destroy property punishable as a felony. The measure seeks strict penalties and broader enforcement authority to deter such crimes.
Jefr Davis writes to a Baltimore Confederate society that his regard for constitutional liberty grows. He asserts anyone who should feel love and respect for liberty is Jeff Davis, while noting his neck was forfeited due to American fanaticism.
In Albany for a second consultation with Cleveland Garland of Arkansas appears destined for a new cabinet post. Bayard declined a position not offered him, citing the cost of upholding the dignity of office.
The Cook County grand jury reports 259 dishonest judges in Chicago after the November count. It notes ballot box stuffing or other election law violations occurred in 164 of 171 precincts surveyed, with the panel expressing relief at the limited scope of infractions.
Inspector Byres of New York, chief of detectives, claims the parliament house and tower of London were blown up by someone near the throne. He says British police are on the wrong track and notes the name Byrnes suggests an Italian backing, reflecting Machiavelli and Cavour influence.
Distrust grows over renaming the capital from Pierre to Ordway as the plan to relocate the capital nears a vote. Citizens question the practicality and legacy of adopting a more acceptable but less meaningful name.
The Times argues the treaty should be judged in America not by English interests but notes England’s strong position and likely protests if rights under the Clayton-Bulwer treaty are violated. It questions whether Congress will approve any canal plan and suggests possible but uncertain American acceptance even with financial safeguards.
Three blasts rocked London with explosions at Westminster Hall, the House of Commons, and the Tower of London. Four injured at Westminster, the Commons lobby and gallery damaged, the speaker's chair destroyed, and the White Tower damaged. Sixteen reported injured at the Tower, many children. No mortalities reported. Police suspect women carried dynamite into the sites. London awash in panic.
The article describes a multi state exposition under one roof covering sixteen acres with each state presenting its products. Virginia led by W W Finney showcases peanuts and yellow leaf tobacco while Montana displays mining ores and cattle and sheep. Charleston area exhibits boost guano factory products and Sea Island cotton. Greely relief relics and camping gear are shown. Sunday crowds reach up to fifty thousand with 25 cent admission and transport options include five cent fares and 15 cent round trips.
Lieut Schwatka remarks the Yukon in Alaska is so long its source could reach Salt Lake and drain into New York Bay while its mouth would place New York on one side and Philadelphia on the other. Alaska’s coastline exceeds all other U S seaboards combined along Atlantic Gulf and Pacific.
Multiple land office notices from McCook Nebraska listing settlers Levi Brown James Wingate Herman Bey Otto Wagner Alfred Carter Leonard J Stiles and Jonathan Kirkman. Services include final proof hearings before Register or Receiver at McCook on February 1 2 4 1885 with witnesses named from McCook and surrounding areas.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska December 2 1884 notices Herman Berndt U S 685 for the southeast quarter section 3 township 1 north range 29 west His witnesses are Amos Goodenberger Rufus Gerver George Gerver and C Smith all of Mc Cook Nebraska Register G L Laws
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