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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1884
Page
4
The National Republican lineup lists James G. Blaine of Maine for president with John A. Logan of Illinois as vice president in the party note.
The Republican electors of Nebraska invite delegates from counties to meet in Omaha on Wednesday August 27 1884 at 10 A M to nominate candidates for five presidential electors and for state offices including Governor and Secretary of State. Representation is based on votes for J M Hiatt and a minimum of one delegate per county plus per 150 votes. Proxies limited to counties’ residents. date and details signed Omaha May 22 1884 by Chairman Geo W E Dorsey and Secretary Son B Co
We are under obligations to Congressman Laird for public documents recently received.
The Democratic factions gather in Chicago on Tuesday the 5th to nominate a President and Vice President, setting the stage for the party’s electoral slate.
The Orleans Sentinel announces a redesign from eight-column folio to five-column quarto size this week, featuring a new masthead and other improvements to the layout and presentation.
The house approved a bill repealing the preemption timber culture and desert land laws allowing government sales only of mineral claims and town sites on public land.
A proposal to cancel the Republican State Convention and grant editor Davis of the Wahoo Independent the authority to name candidates is discussed. The author praises Davis's perceived genius, suggesting he would be a fitting choice for the task.
The Omaha city council declares Mayor Chase guilty of drunkenness bribery and incompetency. They accuse his administration of serving gamblers prostitutes and bunko operators.
The late Louisiana legislature imposes a five dollar annual license on all newspaper men and the collection will be a summer effort as editors are forced to fund the measure through taxes.
Gro W Burton of Orleans is mentioned as a possible candidate for the gubernatorial nomination before the republican state convention. His supporters would make a veritable Phaeton of him, as they have for many offices since the National Republican Convention.
Jupee Foraker of Ohio declares the campaign won for Republicans and credits James G. Blaine with securing votes through twenty five years of arduous public service.
The Cherokee nation forbids fencing more than fifty acres of public land. White stock raisers ignored the law, but Indians respond by swiftly tearing down fences and confiscating wire rather than filing long court suits. The piece praises such direct action and suggests the US government could learn from it.
Last Wednesday a week the house passed a bill authorizing a soldiers home in the western states. It is likely to pass the senate and be signed by the president. Capt Palmer, a key advocate, says Nebraska has excellent chances for location.
The New York Herald article on The Rowdy West argues Blaine and Logan ticket backing by New York Connecticut and New Jersey with the solid south, aiming to ignore the empire west of the Alleghanies and north of the Ohio. The Journal calls this cold blooded sectional policy dangerous and hints at witty western resistance.
The Journal notes Nast’s week cartoon shows Mr Blaine in a shirt worn upside down and suggests Tommy Nast was forced to caricature Blaine after praising his nomination. It comments on the paper’s turmoil and the editors’ chaotic mood affecting the cartoons.
The Buffalo Commercial Advertiser argues against high kickers by recalling the independent club of that city and its pattern of bolting nominations from 1879 to 1882 as well as 1880 support for Chester A. Arthur. It suggests independents should drop the label and recognize broader political wisdom.
The Nebraska praise a fearless public servant Senator Van Wyck for exposing Judiciary Committee overreach in regulating relations between Union Pacific and the government. The letter lauds his parliamentary skill and hopes other legislators emulate him to reduce monopolistic power and societal waste.
A violent wind and hail storm near Oxworp Nep July 1 caused extensive damage to buildings crops and stock. A work train and a broken flat car collided on the main line killing one and injuring two seriously. Engine 68 and several crew were involved as rescuers treated the injured and the cemetery of wrecks was described by a witness.
The New York Mercury laments the fate of Two Standing, a noted Omaha warrior, who died in a city hospital after being abandoned by a show troupe. He was one of the last two left standing in a desperate battle with Sioux and lies in Potter s Field, buried without ceremony.
The item notes Blaine gaining strength daily in New York with 10,000 more votes since the nomination. It argues Republicans should back him while liberal Democrats and labor men have strong reasons to give their support.
A public sale will offer 1000 head of sheep at McCook on Monday July 14th, four months from now, with proceeds benefiting the seller.
Bismarck seeks union support by forbidding apprentices hired by non union masters. The scheme anchors imperial power with unions, praised as shrewd but seen as temporary tyranny. The passage warns that German workers may rebel against government interference in labor freedom, echoing the French king's fate.
Joan L Sullivan suffered a knockout at Madison Square when Whisky defeated him. The crowd of about 6,000 paid spectators expressed disgust at the display and his failure to engage in a set with Mitchell. The incident sends Boston into mourning over a disgraced prominent citizen.
A Chicago dispatch reports a slim beardless man in well fitting clothes and eye glasses opened Mr Roswell P Flower's campaign boom at the Grand Pacific. The opening figure is described as a New York type and likened to a dandelion or sunflower in its presentation.
U S Land Office notes a complaint filed by Willan Porter against Lewis D Reynolds for failure to break plant or cultivate the timber culture land in section 2 township 2% west in Wayne county. Contestants summoned to appear August 47 184 at 9 00 A M to testify about alleged noncompliance.
John sopha files against Thomas McCartney over entry 159 dated November 20 1883 for the SE quarter section 6 township 3 north range 29 west Red Willow Nebraska. Parties must appear July 22 at 10 A M at McCook land office to respond and furnish testimony. G L Laws register
Land Office at McCook Nebraska publishes a notice that Andrew M Hobbs has filed for final proof on his homestead claim number 106 southeast quarter section 12 township 3 north range west and will appear before the Register August 1 as witnesses Sevenker Branbruch Dolan and D ing of McCook Nebraska.
Laura A. Smith has filed notice of intention to make final proof for her claim S4 N BE 25, township 2 north range 31 west and sections 1 2 township 2 north range 30 west. Witnesses John Cruts William F. Everist John Matson James L. Hoyt, all of Driftwood Neb, to prove continuous residence and cultivation. G L Laws Register.
The named settler C Howard Moulton DDR No 281 seeks final proof at McCook Nebraska on Saturday July 7 1884. Witnesses G Lloyd Clark Alfred B Fuller Stephen A Hodgers and Ernest Fuller reside in Indianola Nebraska.
June 2 4 announcing an August 5 hearing at McCook Nebraska for Richard Congdon homestead No 223 west quarter northeast quarter and east half northwest quarter section five township north range west with witnesses Phillip Weir Thomas Murphy William M Rollins and Charles E McPherson all of McCook Neb to prove residence and cultivation G L Laws Register
Land office at McCook Nebraska June 7 1887 announces a real proof for a homestead entry NE quarter section 25 township 1 north range 29 west. Mary A Conner intends to prove residence and cultivation with witnesses Wilbert Saunders John L Sellers Robert S Cooley and James B Miller all of Stoughton Nebraska before H. Stater and Receiver on July 1 1887.
Land office notice from McCook Nebraska dated June 15 1884 and July 6 1844 lists Thomas J Ruggles for homestead No 112 in northwest quarter section 1 township 3 north range 29 west with witnesses William Johnson William Crockford Elias Cunanga and Martin Kineck all of Red Willow Nebraska confirming continuance of land claim and proof of residence.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska records settlement intent dated June eth stating Noble Gregrey as settler and receiver at McCook for the southeast quarter of section 7 in township 1 north range 20 west. Names claimants William Relph Francis L Spicer James Gregrey of Stoughton Nebraska and William Brent of McCook Nebraska. i G L Laws Register.
Notice hereby given that the receiver at McCook Nebraska will sell on Thursday July 1 1884 Leander Starbuck D 8 No 250 lot 3 section 23 and lots 7 9 10 of section 26 township 3 north range 1 west. Witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation include Alex Johnson William McQuay William Johnson and John Nemeth all of McCook Nebraska. G L Laws Register.
May 21 1884 final proof required for Cynthia A Starbuck D5 200 for lots 2 and 3 section 35 township 3 north range 24 west names Alex Johnson William Johnson William McQuay and John Nemeth of McCook Neb before a receiver at McCook Nebraska on July dist 1884. A G L Laws Register.
Land Office at McCook Nebraska May 21 on Friday July H. The Receiver at McCook Nebraska announces Sidney Dodge owner of the land east northeast 4 section 19 and west northwest 3 section 20 township 1 north range Sbwest. He names witnesses cultivators John Goodenberger Henry Goodenberger William A Demay Reuben Gerver all of McCook Nebraska. G L Laws Register.
McCook Nev June 5 1584 notice by Albertina Vance and D S Ne ar for west 4s southwest 44 section 2 and west northwest of section 1 township 2 north range 20 west witnesses Louis S March John F Black John M Stone James Kimball all of Metook Neb names to prove continuous residence in a land claim filed before G L Laws Register
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