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.
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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1884
Page
4
The list declares James G Blaine of Maine for president with John A Logan of Illinois as vice president in the ticket.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 30th Senatorial District Central Committee met in Indianola yesterday. The convention is scheduled for Saturday August 16 in Indianola.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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