Nebraska Republicans chair and delegates chosen at state convention
The Lincoln special reports the Nebraska Republican State Convention approved a permanent organization. John M. Thurston was elected Chicago delegate by acclamation, Blaine praised as progressive, and M. S. Harwood, Peter Jansen named as delegates from districts. Second district nominees led to John Jensen’s first ballot victory. Knox county figures George H. Brooks and Major Clarkson secured third district delegates. alternates elected L. W. Gilchrist E M Stenberg Peter Jensen A G Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Evers Eee
Rivers
E. K. Valentine
Jary
L. W. Gilbert
United States
Lambertson
Valentine
Ray Nye
Dodge County
W. Cox
Age County
Colby
Sabenen
John M. Thurston
Chicago
Blaine
Nebraska
George H. Brooks
Knox County
L. W. Gilchrist
Saunders County
E. M. Stenberg
Douglas
Peter Jensen
Jefferson County
A. G. Scott
Buffalo
Tariff Bill Stalls as Wool Interests Hold Ground
Democratic factions fail to reach a compromise on the Morrison tariff bill. Wool advocates demand restoration of 1867 rates or no vote for the amended act, rejecting concessions tied to 1888 and 1867 reductions. The bill remains to be judged on its own merits.
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Democratic Party
Wong
Horrible Iowa murder ends in suicide
A Story county crime near Roland details Edward Thompson attacking his wife with an axe after a failed gun threat. The wife barely survives after skull fractures, two surgeons operate, and Thompson is found to have fallen into a deep well and died.
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Story County
Roland
Edward Thompson
Thompson
Relief Expedition Mission to Greenland Readied by Navy
Secretary of the Navy directs Commander Schley to take command of Thetis Bear and Alert from the Greely relief expedition of 1884 and pursue rescue or verification of Lt Greely and crew on the Arctic coast. He is authorized to act at sea or land as needed, with full confidence in success and safe return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Navy
Schley
New York
Greely
Navy Department
Thetis
Bear
Alert
Greenland
W. E. Chandler
the Navy
Great Conflagration at Panama Destroys Market and Homes
A massive fire on the 28th destroyed the market and two blocks of houses in Panama after water shortages hampered efforts. Rioters looted amid intoxication as soldiers quarreled. owners fired on plunderers, killing several. Damage estimated at 500000 dollars. buildings burned were mostly wooden with stores of petroleum spirits and gunpowder. An Italian perished in the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Man Dies After Step On Tracks Near Wisner Depot
A stranger registered as Henry Kaufman from Hamilton Ohio in Wisner Nebraska and was killed by a Sioux City and Pacific train near the depot. Witnesses say he appeared insane after missing a nearby Omaha train, stepping onto the track with eyes closed and hands raised as the locomotive struck him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisner
Nebraska
Let
Henry Kaufman
Ham
Iton
Ohio
Sioux City
Mystery Man Found in Danvers Illinois Claiming Omaha Ties
A man found with no ID except a bill for a 8 shows he lived in Danvers Illinois. Some believe he is a businessman in Omaha while others doubt the claim. Authorities work to verify his identity and assess his affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danvers
Ilinois
Ecgmonti
Omaha
Fourteen Paupers Die in Michigan Poorhouse Fire
A Van Buren County Michigan poorhouse near Hartford burned during the night killing fourteen inmates. The wing housing paupers was consumed quickly with many smothered in beds. Only one body was unrecognizable. thirteen others were placed in a coffin box. The fire began with cries from paupers as flames swept the wing. The building housed forty five inmates. thirty one escaped along with all hired help. Loss reached 95000 dollars with insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren County
Michigan
Hartford
Nebraska Third District Delegates Convene at Norfolk
Republicans met in Norfolk to choose delegates for the Chicago convention. M R Hopewell was elected presiding chairman W D Matthews secretary. Nominees included McCall Mathewson Conner Means Boggs Richards Wilkinson Norris and Wilson. Mathewson led the first ballot and the committee backed President Arthur as a wise safe republican administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Chicago
M. R. Hopewell
Tekamah
W. D. Matthews
Holt County
John H. McCall
Dawson County
Charles P. Mathewson
Madison
A. H. Conner
Bufffalo
John L. Means
Hall
John W. Boggs
Washington
L. D. Richards
Dodge
W. Wilson
Antelope G
Mathewson
Moor
McCall
Means
Boggs
Richards
Wilkinson
Norris
Arthur
Fatally Burned in North Bend Trash Fire
Dispatch from North Bend Nebraska reports Miss May Yardan was burning trash near her door yard when her clothing burst into flames. Her brother Dan was awakened and tried to smother the blaze with bed covers but failed. May suffered severe burns though spirits remained hopeful. Dan sustained burns to hands and face.
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North Bend
Neb
May Yardan
Dan
Piso's Cure Claimed to Cure Cough Leading to Consumption
A brief note states Piso's Cure will cure a short hacking cough that supposedly progresses to consumption. The claim frames the medicine as a preventive remedy.
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Piso
The Character of Lincoln in Blaine's Book
A passage analyzes Mr Lincoln as calm, truth seeker, and justice focused. It contrasts Lincoln with Douglas, praising his logic, humor, modesty, and steadfast conclusions. The tribute lauds his firmness and gentleness, his open mind, and his lasting impact as a statesman and political thinker.
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Blaine
Lincoln
Republic
Douglas
Franklin
Illinois
Washington
Jefferson
Government Indian care spending and self support figures
Over ten years the government spent about 70 million dollars on Indian care. The total population attached to agencies runs around 246,000 with roughly 60,000 in Indian Territory 7,700 in Wisconsin and 5,000 in New York deemed at least partly self supporting.
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Indian Territory
Wisconsin
New York
A Pretty Predicament MeAder
A charitable young man contemplates cold indifference as he loses a tailor's order for new trousers. After tossing his outdated pants to a bootblack and misdirecting the delivery, he discovers the boy on the curb never received the order and the room holds no replacement clothing.
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MeAder
Notable Advertisements and Public Notices Collected
A mixed column cites patent medicines and tonics such as Prickly Ash Bitters and Brown's Bronchial Troches, touting health and savings on doctors' bills. It notes the government printing office employs 419 type-setters, and mentions Neal Dow at eighty. Also promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills for headaches and digestive ills, and guides Omaha visitors to Metropolitan Hotel via streetcar or bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Dow
Carter
Omaha
Metropolitan
Historical Patent Medicines Advertisements
A collage of 19th century patent medicine claims. Dr Isaac Kaempenn eye water and JAQUES German Worm Cakes promise cures for sore eyes and worms. Uncle Sam's Nerve and Bone Liniment Hu cures sprains bruises and rheumatism. Eilert Liver Pills and Daylight Liver Pills sell cheap remedies. Uncle Sam's Condition Pow and Winchell Teething Syrup claim to aid stock and infants, all sold by druggists or harness makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Kaempenn
Uncle Sam
Jaque
Eilert
Lee Tipping
Sam
Winchell
Grand Union Hotel and City Ads in Amelia and New York
A fragmented advertisement page highlights the Grand Union Hotel in New York near Grand Central Depot with European plan rooms and meals, plus a western tuned claim for the best $2.00 per day lodging. It also promotes Caswell Hazard cod liver oil and Juniper Tar Soap, Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh, a hair renewer product, and Hough on Corns with doctor endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Carri
GD Union Hotel
Grand Central Depot
Grand Union Hotel
Metropolitan Hotel
Amelia
West
Caswell, Hazard & Co
New York
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Iowa
Anama
Commercial
Omah
Zee Osae
Messina
Sess
ST. Louis Wareau
Dr. Sanford
Augustus Schell
Mr. Froude
America
B. F. Liepsner
A. M
Red Bank
N. J
Ely
J. S. Tenet
Muskegon, Mich
Davis
Deslerse
Ee Vogeler Co
Vogeler & Haltimore
Everaya Nervine x the Great
A. Richmond Med. Co
Frost
Jruggists
St. Joseph
Aki Pheeteiane
Hosteiters
Mabrt
Manger
I. ‘Amilton
OFTO
P. QO
Addess
Davenpont Business College
Davenport
sHaker& Kinoer
Rockford
Greenword Conservatory
Jaquith
Des Moines
P. C. Borg. G
St Louuis
Pictoris
National Pvp. Co
St. Louis
Ein Bolity
WN U
W C. Ye. Marchalitoen
Ofek
Prickly Ash Bitters Co
Kansas City
Wilbur
OIL and Lime
Wiber
A.B. Wilhor
Heston
S. A
J. B. French & CO
New Orleans
J. G. French & Cor
FBI
Goysaflerer
Express
P.O
T. A. Slocum
Paarl Ft
Opays
Oma Nek
Sen
Warr
Hop Bitters
J. J. Bers
Aera
Igor and
Maxhool Ag Aeeric
Dolla’ Belt Co
Marshal
Wright
E. Ferrett
Pearl St
Elling
OOK Force
Setely
Kancity
No. Pub. Co
West Ninth Street
Kansasity
Noni Threshers
Aultman & Taylor Co
Mio Ok Poon
Abe Ie
Pilon
Coop Fortworkeests
Peevents
Coca
Waterbury
Chicago Enterprise
Teanofaly
R Inc
SS Enon
Tex
Alesis
Bhicag
Ito
Woney
Johnson
Onnson & CO
Voston
Mase
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