New State Admission Sought After Constitution Adoption
The November sixth constitution adoption by South Dakota prompts a bid for statehood. New York’s next Legislature will elect a U S Senator to replace Lapham, with a 24 vote Republican majority on joint ballot. Truman Smith of Waterbury choked his wife injuring her leg after learning all children are girls. neighbors note his harsh discipline.
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New York
U.S
Lapham
Empire State
Truman J. Smith
Waterbury, Conn
Truman
Land office to receive bids for Otoe and Missouri lands
Beatrice land office will be open December 10 1883 to receive applications for the purchase of the remainder of the Otoe and Missouri reservations that reverted to the government due to bidder defaults at the May 31 1883 auction.
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Beatrice
Otoe
Missouri
Massachusetts Campaign Effort Earns Record Vote
The Chicago Journal notes a sweeping campaign effort in Massachusetts with Butler gaining 16 000 votes and Robinson boosting Bishop's 1882 tally by 40 000. The total 313 000 set a state record, exceeding Garfield and Hancock's 1880 combined 277 000.
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Massachusetts
Chicago Journal
Butler
Robinson
Bishop
Garfield
Hancock
Luther Triumphs Over Ingersoll in Opera House Talk
A Sunday evening gathering at the opera house drew many listeners to hear about Martin Luther, surpassing attendance for Bob Ingersoll who spoke on atheistic themes. The piece asserts Luther’s enduring influence and a temple built by his teachings, contrasting the reformer with Ingersoll.
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Martin Lurner
Opera House
Bob Ingersoll
God
Hell
Christ
Luther
Bob
Baltimore tale of grave robbing bargain ends in tragedy
A Baltimore man named Moses fears grave robbery of his departed beloved. He sells her body to a doctor for a hundred dollars, hoping to avert theft and escaping moral reckoning, while the journal laments the act and its grave implications.
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Moses
Baltimore
Angel
Journal
Luther’s Four Hundredth Birthday Celebrated Worldwide
The 400th anniversary of Martin Luther was celebrated with grand ceremonies in Germany England Ireland and the United States. In Berlin 80000 schoolchildren formed 53 divisions marching to churches and a bust of Luther was placed before altars. The Emperor Crown Prince university officials clergy and city leaders attended at St Nicholas church. Memorials were unveiled and a new hall opened in Worms. Similar honors were observed in London Dublin Rome and Copenhagen.
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Martin Luther
Germany
England
Ireland
Berlin
Luther
Imperial University
St. Nicholas Church
German Empire
Worms
London
Dublin
Rome
Copenhagen
Local Election Ballot Favors Key Races Listed
The record shows votes cast for Sheriff Short 1 Hammond Coroner Hill 4 Clerk Starbuck 2 Hunter 1 Judge Munter 2 Buck Commissioner Stileebauer 1 with additional unreadable text following. The fragmented OCR ends with stray letters and appears to reflect a partial poll tally.
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Short
Hammond
Hill
Starbuck
Hunter
Munter
Buck
Stileebauer
Wealth as virtue for colored men urged by New York Globe
The New York Globe calls on Black men to save more money and invest in education and time management. It argues money elevates social standing, labels a person with no wealth a cipher, and urges immediate action for future advancement.
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New York Globe
Gardner v Pullman Palace Car Company decision limits liability
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania rules the Pullman Palace Car Company not liable as inn-keeper or common carrier but must exercise reasonable care. Plaintiff awarded $300 after valuables were stolen while asleep in a Pullman car.
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Gardner
Pullman Palace Car Company
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Pullman
Molly Churchill Advocates Choice Against Harsh Piano Practice
The speaker questions the pressure on girls to endure four hours daily at the piano, arguing that tormenting girls to conform is foolish. She suggests time would be better spent on activities aligned with a girl’s talents, calling out the expectation that every girl endure long music practice.
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Molly Churchill
The Supreme Court Gowns Arouse Public Opinion
A visitor to the Supreme Court notes the nine black silk gowns worn by the justices. The piece argues the gowns misfit republican democracy, resemble a medieval relic, and distract jurists and visitors alike.
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Supreme Court
Marcus Furius Camillus
Miller
Thanksgiving Proclamation by Nebraska Governor Dawes
Governor James W. Dawes proclaims Thanksgiving day in Nebraska on November 29, 1883. He urges observing the national holiday with prayer, worship, and consideration for the poor, urging abstention from secular pursuits where practicable. Secretaries note the seal, date, and official attestation.
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Nebraska
Commonwealth
United States
James W. Dawes
Lincoln
Veterans serenade General Sherman at his residence
About 500 Grand Army of the Republic veterans and similar number of visitors gathered at General Sherman’s home Monday night. The United States arsenal band played as the veterans honored their old commander with a cordial greeting and a brief welcome from Ex-Governor Thos. C. Fletcher. Sherman expressed his gladness at the turnout and thanked the group for their reception.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Sherman
United States Arsenal
Thos. C. Fletcher
English suit over mare seeks twenty five thousand dollars
The widow of an Earl sues the Prince of Wales and two companions in England for the loss of a valuable mare. She claims damages amounting to twenty five thousand dollars.
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England
Prince of Wales
Severe storm rocks Lakes and eastern states
A severe storm swept the Lakes and Eastern states Monday night causing loss of life and destruction of property. Numerous vessels and crews are believed sunk with grave concerns for others' safety.
Rumors About Trouble Among Negroes in Southampton County
Investigations into reports of unrest among Black residents in Southampton County Virginia yield no substantial evidence or corroboration, with authorities unable to confirm the rumored trouble.
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Southampton County
Little Girl Bitten by Rattlesnake Dies in Evening
A girl, daughter of Mr. H. Wiloughby near Superior, was bitten on the ankle by a large rattlesnake. Prompt remedies were given but the venom proved fatal in the evening.
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H. Wiloughby
Superior
Land Office Notice of Homestead Abandonment Case
U S Land Office McCook Nebraska October 1883. Complaint by Moses Y Starbaock against John W Elstier for abandoning his homestead in Red Willow county Nebraska. Cancellation sought. Parties summoned to appear November 23 1883 at 10 AM to respond and testify. tt G L Laws Register.
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U. 8. Land Office
McCook
Neb
Jesse Webb
Clay Hall
North Platte
Hed Willow County
Nebraska
Hall
Watt
G. L. Laws
Register
I. J. Starbuck
U. S. Land Office
Allem A
Red Willow County
George Day
Motwok
Clark G. Potter
Ira Miller
Rae
Platte
Seth
Bedlock
A. M
Me L. Laws
A . E. Fox
Riley Smith
L. Laws
U.S. Lawxn
McCoor
Sen
Mary Annie McCotter
John M. Henry
Red Welow
U.S. Land Office
Moses Y. Starbaock
John W. Elstier
U.38
Orrier
McCoox
Nes
James Robinson
Conda H. Donovan
Newbh
Corry
Donovan
C.S Laxp Orfice
McCoon
Nen
Novewnen Ltd
Cofin H. Donovan
Land Office summons on abandonment protest at McCook
U S Land Office at McCook Nebraska issues summons to Lysander J Roberts and Thomas Freeman over a homestead entry 3213 dated September 14 1882. They must appear December 3 1883 at 10 A M to respond and provide testimony regarding alleged abandonment of land in Frontier County Nebraska.
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U. S. Land Office
McCook
Neb
Lysander J. Roberts
Thomas Freeman
North Platte
Frontier County
Nebraska
U. S
Final Proof Notices at McCook Land Office
Land Office at McCook Nebraska issues final proof notice for Willem J McKillip heir of Daniel McKillip deceased. Proof to be made before Register and Receiver on Saturday December 13. Witnesses Daniel Doyle Montgomery Doyle Alonzo Coons and Michael Coons all from Nebraska.
Land Office Notice of Final Proof for John Farley
Land Office at McCook Nebraska notices John Farley intends to make final proof to support his claim. Proof will be given before the Register and Receiver at McCook on December 22 1881. Farley lives McCook Nebraska and claims the southeast quarter of section 3 township 3 north range 3 west. Witnesses: John McCotler James McCotler William McManigal Anthony Cliff all of McCook Nebraska. G L Laws Register.
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McCook
Neb
John Farley
North East
South East
Sid
John McCotler
James McCotler
William McManigal
Anthony Cliff
G. L. Laws
It. Register
McCook Land Office Adverts For Final Proof Claimed
Multiple notices from the Land Office at McCook Nebraska dated Oct 10 Oct 17 Oct 23 and Oct 6 1883 announce settlers filing to make final proof on homestead claims. Names include Frederick K Vondres Catherine Snyder Israel Wood Asa Trumbo Nichoas Whitesel and others with listed land parcels and witnesses from McCook and nearby towns.
Settler Henry Le Patch Seeks Final Proof at McCook Neb
Land Office notice lists Henry Le Patch of Osborn Neb seeking final proof for homestead 2247 in section 13 township 5 range west near Thornbury Neb. Evidence of residence and cultivation to be presented November 26 1885 before Register G L Laws at McCook Neb. Witnesses include William Beach Iver Fairbanks Dennis McKillip and Michael McKillip of Thornbury Neb.
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McCook
Neb
Henry le Patch
Osborn
Portheast
William Beach
Iver I. Fairbanks
Dennis McKlilip
Michael McKillip
Thornbury
G. L. Laws
Register
Homestead Proof Filed by Settler in McCook Nebraska
Land Office notice states settler intends to prove up homestead claim number 1743 for the southeast quarter of section 4 and adjacent lands in township 1 north range 29 west. Witnesses listed are George Fowler Thomas H Cat Ephraim Green and Skobert Cooley of Stoughton Nebraska. Proof to be made before Register and Receiver at McCook Nebraska on a Saturday in December 1883.
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McCook
Neb
Revelver
George Hucems
George Fowler
Thomas H. Cat
Ephraim Green
Skobert
Cooley
Stoughton
G.L. Laws
Notice of final proof for a Nebraska homestead
Land office at McCook Nebraska October 16 1883 notice is given that Thomas Arrington has filed for final proof to establish his homestead claim lot 450 section 11 township 1 north range 29 west McCook Nebraska December 1 1884 before Register and Receiver at McCook witnesses to prove residence and cultivation include William Doyley John Evert Richard Johnson and Genere Busell alias McCook Nebraska.
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Lanpd Orrice
McCook
Settlor
Nesses
Vis
T. Francia
William McMuniqu
Adolph Heischick
Philip Weick
Weoe
J. J. Bramaves
Hegister
Ajaneneat
MetCook
Neb
Notier
Eettler
Met‘ook
Thomas
Arrington
Homestead
Norris
Berchcast
North
Northwest
William IT. Doyley
John H. Evert
Richard Johnson
Genere F. Bus’sell
Alias McCook
G. L. Laws Register
New settler files notice of land claim near McCook Neb
Land Office McCook Neb October 29 1883 newed settlor has filed notice of his intention December Mth 1883 for the northwest quarter of section 9 town north range 20 west. He names witnesses Vernon Thomann Lyman Miller Belle Hickling and Richard Congdon all of McCook Neb to prove residence and cultivation of the land.
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McCook
Neb
Walter Hickling
Vernon Thomann
Lyman Miller
Belle Hickling
Richard Congdon
L. Laws
Bester
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Editors and Publishers
Southern Dakota
Regents University
Sheri
Reese
Savage
Hull
Mallalieu
S.t
Woolworth
de Fel
Hiatt
Holmes
Casliny
Hock ‘Ockwell
Eners Pene
Ashmore
Baxter
Peope
Cramer
Stilgebouer
Toiagoe
Benenzahrszae
E. P. Roaulin
Secretary
Nonhwest
Daniel Doyle
Box Elder
Montgomery Doyle
Thornburg
Alonzo Coons
Michael Coons
Carrico
John Whittaker
C. L. Nettleton
John G. Eaton
Henry H. Pickens
Nephemiah Hurtless
Eee McCook
Landsee
William
William 8. Fitch
William T. Stone
Mathew H. Johnston
MecCook
Charles L. Hoag
Indianola
Ga. L. Laws
Frederick K. Vondres
Nick Seveenker
Fred. Treble
Micho
Laws
Kengister
Mcucook
Nue
Keyster
Catherine Snyder
Jos
A. Spyder
Page T. Francis
William Mitchell
Kewister
Net
Iss
Israel Wood
LD S. No. An
Jasper T.twiss
Lysander J. Twiss
Frank M. Marshall
Geo. W. Warner
Laird, Neb
MeCook
Oet
Metook
Jasper T. Twiss
John Ackerson
Allot Laird
LFS
Eettier
Asa Trumbo
Joseph Williams
Roderic Barnes
Louis Foss
Charles A. Smith
Vailton
G. L Laws
Revister
Nel
Nichboias Whitesel
H. E
William W. Fisher
Hezekiah M. Ashware
William P. Hurns
Danbury
William Perkins
Red Willow
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