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Newspaper

Mccook Weekly Tribune

Location

Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1884

Page

4

Blaine and Logan Named as 1896 Ticket

The list declares James G Blaine of Maine for president with John A Logan of Illinois as vice president in the ticket.

John A. Logan Illinois

Nebraska Republican Electors Convene in Omaha 1884

The Nebraska Republican electors invite delegates from counties to meet in Omaha on August 27, 1884, at 10 a.m. to nominate candidates for five presidential electors and state offices. Representation is by county based on votes for J. M. Hiatt with no proxies except in-county holdings.

Nebraska Omaha J. M. Hiatt Dundy Hitchcock Frontier Red Willow Neb Geo. W. E. Dorsey B. Colson

Republican District Convention for Nebraska Second District

Republican electors urge delegates from Adams Butler Fillmore Nuckolls Red Willow Seward and others to Hastings August 20 at 7 PM for nominations a congress candidate a presidential elector and central committee with representation by county based on Hiatt university vote totals Plus a call for a Republican Senatorial Convention at Indianola August 16 1884 chaired by J McDowell and secretary E S Knight with proxies allowed for county delegations.

Nebraska Hastings Congress Central Committee J. M. Hiatt Counties Del Adams Phelps Sasuaneuattie i Butler SPO Cse S Bien Red Willow Fillmore Hamilton Sena Harian Phomekg Atses-Danese Hitchcock Jefferson Kearney Indianola

Cleveland Morality Allegations Threaten Political Defeat

The passage argues that if any of the allegations of immorality against Grover Cleveland are proven, he faces a decisive defeat. It suggests that even partial credibility of the mudslinging could have a ruinous impact, comparing it to mountains of damage.

Grover Cleveland

Gaslin Still Hunt Ends as Nomination Name Used

The Fairbury Gazette notes the judge has consented to have his name used for the Congressional nomination. The field fills quickly with candidates including Laird and France Gaslin, as attention shifts to the race.

Gaslin Fairbury Laird France

McPherson Normal College Opens September 1 1884

In Republican City the community subscribed $6,000 to establish McPherson Normal College named for Dr. McPherson who started the fund with $2,000. The first term begins September 1, 1884.

Republican City Normal College McPherson Normal College McPherson

Election prospects: Blaine favored in key states

The piece argues New York will support Blaine and Cleveland, with Indiana Ohio New Jersey in the same camp. Only Nebraska and Iowa are uncertain, claimed to by neither side. The writer mocks blanket claims while hinting the author’s side is correct.

New York Blaine Cleveland Indiana Ohio New Jersey Nebraska Iowa

York County papers chase new lead in York hopeful

An unclear note hints at York resident George B. France being sought for a role once filled by a local group. The source text references Shakespearean lines and a misprint amid a revived news pursuit.

York George B. France

Blaine Celebrated For Sixes And Sixfold Accolades

The item notes James G Blaine with six sixes in his biography six years old at school six miles per hour running and a six column acceptance letter while six public positions and six children are mentioned. The passage hints readers amused by repeated sixes as a mathematical gimmick.

Blaine

The Ancient Claim Of A Thousand Year Life

A historical essay posits humans once lived a thousand years before the Noachian deluge. It attributes shorter lifespans to polluted air and decaying organic matter, noting antediluvian life as purer and simpler. The piece links modern haste to greed and sin, and cites temperance and dietary error as factors.

LeGAy Letter Endorses Progressive National Policy

The Gazette-Journal notes General LeGAy's judicious letter aligning with Blaine. It praises his nation‑centred plans for protecting industry and labor, stronger navy, arbitration, and firmer foreign policy while denouncing southern sectionalism. The text signals broad party support and a credit to both him and his party.

Legay Blaine New World Gazette-Journal

Russia pushes southward railroad toward India through Saraks

Russia expands along the Caspian route with a new railhead at Askabed and the capture of Saraks, securing the Afghan pass. The line extends toward Herat and Candahar, shaping a future depot and base for an ascent into India via the historic route used by Alexander the Great and Nadir Shah.

Ghengis Khan Timour Khiva Khokand Merve England Meroe Russia Caspian Midas Askabed Saraks Afghanistan Persia India Herat Candahar Alexander the Great Nadir Shah

Free trading in event of Cleveland as next President

The passage suggests that free trade would be enacted if Grover Cleveland won the presidency. It frames the potential policy as an expediency of the administration and implies a political stance tied to Cleveland's likely approach to trade.

Grover Cleveland

Tariff battle and an Indian temple grain tale

A Republican letter argues for protective tariffs as vital to farmers and workers and against Democratic free trade plans. Separately, the empress of India seizes on a temple granary scandal with the tale of Mark Dass claiming divine aid from a temple rat while barley leaks from a cracked wall. Dass faces durance vile.

Buaine Republican Party Democratic Party Blaine Europe Empress of India Murli Dass Genessa Shiva Victoria Mark Dass Durance

Hyde Park Demonstration Urges Gladstone Franchise Bill

A Hyde Park rally drew huge crowds as trades unions expressed support for Mr Gladstone’s franchise bill. A banner showing a tombstone read To the Memory of the House of Lords 1884, signaling opposition to the hereditary Lords and hinting at an elective senate or abolition.

Hyde Park England Mr.Gladstone House of Lords Gladstone Journal

Tri Trisune Praises Fair Comment in National Politics

Tri Trisune supports the Gazette-Journal’s stance against calumny and vituperation in politics from national to local levels. The Omaha Republican’s label of Cleveland as the hangman candidate is criticized as unmanly and unearned, arguing Blaine and Logan deserve support under nobler auspices.

Tri Trisune Gazette—Journal Omaha Cleveland Grover Cleveland United States Blaine Logan

Naspy on Democracy and Its Self-Solution

Mr. Perrottum V Naspy argues that democracy faces a paradoxical problem of how to rid itself of its own influence and how to reform without eroding its core principles. He frames the dilemma as a civic test for future governance and public engagement.

Mr. Perrottum V. Naspy

Logan’s Vice Presidential Run Praised Despite Epistolary Flaw

JupGE Tourcee defends General Logan against a minor charge of misspelling in letter writing. He argues Logan always "spells Duty" and speaks with American force and vigor, noting his grasp of people, events, and policies as equal to any polished orographic scholar.

Jupge Tourcee Logan Tie

Central Committee Sets 30th District Convention Date

The 30th Senatorial District Central Committee met in Indianola yesterday. The convention is scheduled for Saturday August 16 in Indianola.

Indianola

County Treasurer Report for Red Willow County Six Months 1884

County Treasurer presents a six month statement covering Jan 1 to Jun 30 1884. It details the beginning balance at January 1 1884, receipts and disbursements, and the June 30 1884 treasury balance per settlement with Red Willow County Commissioners dated July 7 1884.

Red Willow County

Final Proof Notices for William McQuay at McCook

Laxp Office at McCook Nebraska issues final proof notice for William McQuay homestead 3115 in section 24 township 3 north range 20 west. Proof to be made August 2 before the Register or Receiver. Witnesses John Nemeth J Starbuck Jacob Harshberger and Robert Johnston all of McCook Nebraska.

Laxp McCook Neb William McQuay John Nemeth J. Starbuck Jacob Harshberger Robert Johnston G. L. Laws Register

Land Office Notice for McCook Nebraska 1844

Notices are given that William Coleman files for a homestead at McCook Nebraska. The hearing will occur August 25 1844 with witnesses Phillip Weick Michael Weick George White and Milliard Horrell all of McCook Nebraska to prove residence and cultivation of the southwest quarter of section 4 township 4 north range west.

Mccook Nen McCook, Neb William Coleman Range Y West Phillip Weick Michael Weick George White Milliard Horrell Nebraska

Land Office Notice at McCook Nebraska Claimant Final Proof

Land Office at McCook Nebraska July 7 entered notice that settler George Poh will make final proof before Register or Receiver at McCook on Friday August 24 for homestead entry No uss south east 4 section 21 and north east 4 section 25 township Sworth range 3 west. Witnesses Adolph Rheischick Joseph M Huet Herman Thole and George White all of McCook Nebraska. G G L Laws Register.

Mccook Neb Iss Nels George Poh Sworth Adolph Rheischick Joseph M. Huet Herman Thole George White McCovak

Settlement Claimant Files Final Proof Notice

June 18 1884 a named settler files intent to make final proof before the Register or Receiver at McCook Nebraska on July 25 1964 Laura A Smith D 5 3100 for the 5S 5s N E 4 section 25 township 2 north range 31 west and lots 1 and 2 section 7 township 2 north range west witnesses John Cruts William F Everist John Matson James L Hoyt all of Driftwood Nebraska sb G L LAWS Register

McCook Neb Laura A. Smith John Cruts William F. Everist John Matson James L. Hoyt Driftwood

Land entry notice for McCook Neb. homestead No 225

June 23 44 receiver at McCook Nebraska on Tuesday ActGusToth IAs viz Richard Congdon homestead No 225 for west 44 northeast quarter and east half northwest quarter section 4 township north range west. He names Phillip Week Thomas Murphy William M Rollins and Charles E McPherson all of McCook Neb. G L Laws Register.

Mccook Nen Neb ActGusToth Ias Richard Congdon Phillip Week Thomas Murphy William M. Rollins Charles E. McPherson G. L. Laws Register

Land Office Notice of Homestead Proof

Land Office at McCook Nebraska announces that on Friday July 25 1884 receiver will hear proof for Thomas J Knegiecs homestead No 1132 for the northwest quarter section 4 township 3 north range 20 west. Witnesses named are William Johnson McCook Nebraska William Crockford Elias Canaga and Martin Rinek Red Willow Nebraska. G L Laws Register.

U.S. Land Office Metook Neb Sevrine Bossler Ezra A. Stoffle North Platte Range 20 Red Willow County Nebraska Ezra A. Stoffk Ite G. L. Laws Register McCook Nep Thomas J. Knegiecs William Johnson William Crockford Elias Canaga Martin Rinek Red Willow

Land sale notice for Noble Gregrey at McCook Nebraska

June 16 DS84 lists a land sale in McCook Nebraska on Saturday July 26 for the southeast quarter section 35 township north range 2 west. Names include William Relph Francis L Spicer James Gregrey of Stoughton Neb and William Rent of McCook Neb. Register G L Laws signs.

McCook Neb Noble Gregrey Mme William Relph Francis L. Spicer James Gregrey Stoughton William Rent Nety G. L. Laws

Land Office Notice for Leander Starbuck’s Claim in McCook

May 1 proclamation announces a land entry for Leander Starbuck D C No 2 Lot 3 Sec 23 and Lots 5 6 7 Sec 26 T3N R W with proof required before Hegister or Receiver at McCook Nebraska on July 31 1884. Witnesses named Alex Johnson William McQuay William Johnson and John Nemeth all from McCook Nebraska.

McCook Land Office Notices Final Proof Granted

May 1 notice from McCook Nebraska invites Cynthia A Starbuck to appear for final proof in support of her land claim D s No 26 percent for lots 2 and 3 in section 1 township 3 north range 2 west. Names listed include Alex Johnson William Johnson William McQuay and John Nemeth of Mc Cook Nebraska. G L Laws Register.

McCook New Neb Cynthia A. Starbuck D. S Alex. Johnson William Johnson William McQuay John Nemeth Mc Cook G. L. Laws Register

Notice of lands by settler for proof of claim in McCook Neb

Notice announces that the named settler will file motive to prove his claim before the Clerk or Receiver at McCook Nebraska on a Friday. The land involved includes lots 2 8 10 and 2 in section 1% township 3 north range 28 west. Names include Thomas Ruggles Edward Couse Hurshbermer Gustave Wallin Metlock Red Willow and others.

McCook Nen Fofowius Keeister Neb Jellyath Iss Nells W. Watlin Thomas (. Ruggles Edward Couse Metlock Hurshbermer Gustave E. Wallin Red Willow G. L. Laws Kevister

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the Tribune F. M E. M. Kimmell Editors and Publishers POR James G. Blaine Maine J.B. McDowell E. 8. Knight Furnas Gosper Hayes Chase Geo. Hocknell J. Byron Jeniwsns Agenta Augusta Col. Conwell Garfield Allen & CO Aml Winslow U.S Lessian America Hallett Book CO Portland L. Green H. Hallett & Co Malta Green A. P. Sharp’s Correc Lee Bette J. H. Goodrich True & CO 8. L. Green Shiloh Croup Salph S. L. Green U. & Land Office John M. Davis Benjamin O. Hauger G. G. L. Laws Andrew McG. Kobb Nicholas Sevenker Charles D. Brcanbrack William Dolan William D. Cumming I. G. L. Laws John Kt. Coleman George P.weick Philip Weick Millard F. Horrell SaTunday Alfred C. Nettleton Matthew H. Johnston Luther Nettleton Hezekiah W. Davis John Whittaker IRA Hegister Leander Starbuck D. C. No Kezister
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