Vast Nebraska items span debts farms and new towns
The report lists taxes to fund 16000 pounds of indebtedness in Greeley county, a 12000 pound school building at Omaha, a 162 pound squash at Riverton, and multiple local happenings. It notes immigrant wagon movements near Oxford, strikes in Omaha, a 100 person settlement to Pierce county, library books in Grand Island, and various accidents, crimes, and civic projects across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley County
Omaha
Riverton
Oxford
Omaha Bee
Pierce County
Grand Island
T. H. Head
Alma
Atlanta
Holdredge
Adams County
Vwentine
Bruce
Nebraska
Valentine
Wm. Rhinegans
Grand River
Colorado
Gage County
Broad range of tragic, sensational notes from era headlines
Scattered items report actors demented, drought in West Virginia, miner strikes winding down, fires and financial liquidations, trials and hangings, murders, suicides, shipwrecks, rail accidents, and political unrest. Notable named figures include McCullough, Dalr, Gaynor, Throop, Richardson, and Fallstrick. A mosaic of 19th century crises and curiosities.
Appeal to Nebraska Friends of Education for New Orleans exhibit
Ex Governor Furnas invites Nebraska women to contribute to the state’s display at the New Orleans exposition. The appeal urges mothers and teachers to submit schoolPhotographs plans heating and ventilation details pupil reports maps kindergarten work and other educational materials by November 15. Send to Superintendent W W Jones Lincoln or to Tecumseh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Journalism
A. A.W
Nebraska
Furnas
New Orleans
W. W. W. Jones
Lincoln
Tecumseh
Omaha
Fannie J. Ebright
New Oleans
Prohibition Convention Names State Ticket in Marshalltown
The Iowa prohibition convention held in Marshalltown on the 2d nominated seven prohibit- ionists for the electoral ticket headed by St John and Daniels. An executive committee was tasked to confer with the American committee and report in ten days. The meeting was harmonious and six of thirteen electors were previously nominated at Washington by the American ultra prohibition party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Iowa
Marshalltown
Charles Hutchinson
Mahaska County
E. B. Howard
Marshall County
A.W. Hall
Page County
D. Blanchard
Chicago
St. John
Daniels
James Boone
van Buren County
Joseph Steere
Cedar
George Heaton
Jefferson
James Townsend
H. M. Woodford
Bremer
W. K. Manley
Fayette
Nathan Brown
Linn
Charles Hutchison
Mahaska
E. J. Grinnell
Guthrie
Joseph Reed
Page
James Syth
Fremont
Wm. Lewis
Story
M. M. Gilchrise
Clay
Washington
American Ultra Prohibition and
Revolution in Peru Near End After Lima Clash
Advices from Lima say the revolution is drawing to a close as General Carcere's attack on Lima fails to ignite renewed vigor. About 150 people were killed on both sides, and Iglesias' government gained a strong moral victory across the country.
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Lima
General Carcere
Iglesias
Capital briefs note debt drop and agency picks
September debt reduction is 1.5 million dollars. Commodore Thomas Tillibrown of the New York Navy Yard died suddenly of heart disease on the 27th. J W Patrick of Oswego Kansas named Indian agent for the Pot tawattamie and Great Nemaha agencies. Hatton orders post offices to keep open until 6 pm for money orders and registrations except Sundays and holidays. South American commission discussions feature Phillip H Morgan and John Roache. Roache urges facts over theory in trade with Brazil and railroads versus sailing vessels. Springer committee report on marshals accounts blames appointing powers for lack of public service dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Tillibrown
New York Navy Yard
J. W. Patrick
Oswego
Kansas
Pottawattamie and
Great Nemaha Agency
Hatton
South American Commission
United States
Mexico
Phillip H. Morgan
John Roache
Roach
Brazil
Springer Committee On
United States Marshals
Darwin N Gardner Crime Case Summary
Darwin N Gardner is identified in a police report as involved in a nine year criminal case. Details remain sparse with no additional names, dates, or locations provided. The fragment implies ongoing police involvement or investigation.
Political Notes Echo National Campaign Moves
Gov Hendricks visits Louisville exposition and ex governor Hendricks arrives in Louisville as a guest. Colorado Democrats nominate Alva Adame for governor. St John electoral ticket to be placed in field. Cambridge mayor James A Fox renominated for Congress in Massachusetts Fifth district. Greenbackers in Lansing endorse seven electors and add six more. Governor Cleveland visits Buffalo and speaks on politics. Penn Greenbackers nominate N L Atwood for Congress at large with Armstrong Calvin Wilhelm as electors. Albany labor meeting interrupted by egg-throwing mob. Delaware Republican state convention backs Blaine national platform and local option plank. Anthony Higgins nominated for Congress.
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Gov. Hendricks
Colorado Democrats
Alva Adame
Pueblo
Des Moines
St. John
James A. Fox
Cambridge
Massachusetts
Lansing
Michigan
Cleveland
Buffalo
Pennsylvania
Greenbackers
N. L
Atwood
Venarro County
Thomas Armstrong
Pittsburg
Samuel Calvin
Blair
Wm. Wilhelm
Schuylkill
Hendricks
Louisville
General Butler
Thomas F. Grady
Col. Blanton Duncan
Kentucky
Albany
N.Y
New
Capitol
Grady
Delaware
Blaine
Temperance Alliance
Committee On
Anthony Higgins
Corgress
British Dispatches Report Berber Recaptured After Bombardment
Sir Eveley Baring says Gordon entry and recapture followed bombardment of Berber as rebels fled once the bombardment ceased. Also notes Dublin bishops propose questions to MPs on university education and nun teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eveley Baring
Gordon
Pall Mall Gazette
London
Germany
France
Dublin
Ferry
Kelung
Courbet
China
Ireland
Rail lines plan temporary rate cut to Omaha and Kansas City
Dispatch reports representatives from several railways discussing 1000 mile tickets sold by the Rock Island for advertising. They agreed to reduce rates to Omaha and Kansas City starting tomorrow with a circular rate of 14.50 pounds and an expected 9.75 pound fare for the evening. The cut depends on prevailing circumstances and whether Rock Island recalls the tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Chicago
Missouri River
Rock Island
Kansas City
Byron Quote on Knowledge and Life
The line implies a distinction between knowledge as a vast catalog and life as a practical, living experience. It contrasts abstract understanding with the vitality of living, suggesting that wisdom without application lacks true value.
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Byron
Gov St John Accepts Prohibition Nomination Letter
In a formal acceptance from OLATHE on September 26 1884 Governor St John states the prohibition platform as the path to moral and political reform He argues liquor trade costs the nation billions, calls for honest sober government and urges citizens to act without hesitation He closes with faith in God and a pledge of loyalty from Joan P St John
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olathe
Samuel Dickle
Pittsburg
Union
United States
Prohibition Party
Joan P
St. Jon
Cleveland Tour Brings Warm Buffalo Welcome
Governor Grover Cleveland visited Buffalo on the 2d. Citizens from all parties gave a cordial reception led by Henry Martin of the Merchants and Travelers Bank. Cleveland thanked Buffalo for years of support, urged patriotism, and praised New York in a broad, hopeful address before a grand procession to Niagara Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Buffalo
Henry Martin
Merchants’ and Traveler's Bank
Niagara Square
Nebraska Supreme Court answers on permanent school fund investments
The Nebraska Supreme Court rules on investments of the permanent school fund. It allows investment in United States three percent bonds, with premiums paid from the permanent fund, and forbids paying premiums from the temporary fund. It also denies changing already purchased securities and limits reinvestment to maturities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Supreme Court
Lincoln Journal
Supreme Court of Nebraska
Board of Educational Lands and Funds
United States
Permanent Schol Fund
A. c Rienpane
Com. P. L
B. RB
Keaven
Isaac Powras
Janes W. Dawes
P. D. Sturdevant
Saree Court
Board of Educational Lands and Funds of
Nebraska
Treasury
Board of Educational Lands
Land Department
A. G. Kendall
Board
Educational Lands and Funds
RK. P. Ronars
Educational Lands and Unds
Supreme Court
GeEorae B
Cobb and Maxwell
J. J
Apple varieties flourish on Champaign university farm
More than a thousand kinds of apples grow at the Champaign university farm. A lighthearted remark suggests the abundance, followed by a proverb about valuing and treating a wife with kindness. The quote closes with a dated-sounding blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Champaign
Til
P. Hotep
Credit system praised in newspapers as a model
The Springfield Union asserts that while credit has drawbacks in business, truly good newspapers show strong approval. The note frames credit as a wise concept that understands its own roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Union
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the Tribune
F. M
E. M. Kimmell, Publ
Wisner
Douglas County District Court
North Loup
D. 8. Parkhurst
State Senate
Harry Ingalls
Beatrice
Loup City
John G. Gray
Genoa
LaPorte
Julian Thompson
Benjamin F. Cobb
The
Presbyterian Society At
Hubbell
Hampton
Boyce
Doniphan
Alvin McGair
Lancaster County
Woman’s Christian Temperance Unions
Capt. Foster
J. M. Stout
James McNeal
Vogt
Perry Dutton
West Point
Charles Nelson
Falls City
Lamberton Seaton
Kearney County
Minden
Herbert Fester
Buffalo County
George Fester
Zoegen
Gazette-Journal
Hastings
Platte
Kearney
Andrew Richmond
Harlan County
J.D. Stevenson
Grand Island Building and Loan Association
Kenesaw
Axtell
Thomas Molacck
Colfax County
Schuyler
Warren
District Court
Presbytery of
Edgar
Herman Manzer
Jesus Christ
Swisher
J.H. Embree
Laird
Dunbar
Osborne
Thomas Wymond
Neibaus
Peter Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Boone County
Duke of Argyle
Tennyson
West Virginia
Monongahela River
Dalr
Alderman Gaynor
Buffalo Glucose Company
John Baker
Augusta
Tuck
Edward Morgan
Lafayette
Ind
William A. Throop
Lapham & Throop
Detroit
Daniel W. Fuller
Chesterfield
Barbara Becht
Exchange National Bank of Cincinnati
Cincinnati National Bank
Andrew J. Cooper
Springfield
Monroe
Louisiana
Pine Bluff
Arkansas
Walter Wesser
Fort Dodge
Clifford W. Richardson
Ohio
Hoadley
Merritt Wrecking Company
Tallapoosa
Edgartown Harbor
Seaboard
New York
Government Lines
Selkirk Mountains
Pacific Ocean
Schneider Bros
J. T. Corigine
National Association of American Inventors
Inventors of
Illinois
National Association
South
Fort Wayne
James
Frank Homer
James Murray
St. Louis
Micheel Bros
Ewlers
Greenpoint
L.1
Equitable Safety Deposit Vaults
Boston
Stevens
McLachlin
Clara L. Hutchinson
Wilbur McEntire
Southern Hotel
Murdock
Frank B. Sleeper
the Baptist
Church of Guardian
Mass
Judge Field
Ellen Holt
Corporation Limits
Dallas
Texas
George Fallstrick
Annie Mauler
Friends of Education
Capital Briefs
Darwin N. Gardner
Durban
Transvaal
England
Kruger
Vaalkrodt
Reuter
Cairo
Wolseley
Adelaade
South Australia
Duke of Manchester
Northern Territory
Gov
Prohibition Nominon
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