Simmerman v State Affirms Right to Resist Arrest and Kill
The Nebraska supreme court in Simmerman vs The State upholds that a person may resist an unlawful arrest and, if necessary, lawfully kill the arresting party. Hebron Journal reports a deadly night with multiple deaths and a town shaken by losses and gloom.
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Wisner
Kearney Canal
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H. M. Libby
Elkhorn
George Pratt
Reynolds
Sacramento
Lennox
David City
Ord
Elmer Stone
Elmer
Oakland Neburns in Terrific Town Fire
Oakland Nebraska endured a major blaze around 2 a.m. that devastated several buildings on Oakland Avenue. Firefighters and residents, estimated 20 to 300 people strong, fought the flames amid slight rain, while many watched. Losses included A E Wells & Co and A I & H Friend with substantial insurance. origin is unknown.
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F. Stoltz
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F. E. Pontins
Neuman Bros
Hard & Roberts
M. Slyholm
George Corey
Campbell cites Brown's Iron Bitters in family remedy
Walterboro reports Col. A L Campbell noting a family member used Brown's Iron Bitters with good results. The item also mentions Francis Murphy, the temperance apostle, returning from Europe and comments on egotism as a common trait.
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Boston Courier
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Europe
Steamer Julia runs ashore at Stonington harbor
The Julia chartered passenger steamer to Providence ran ashore at Stonington harbor on Sunday morning, causing a panic but no injuries. Life preservers drifted, passengers were landed by small boats and the revenue cutter, and the vessel was badly damaged.
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Ala
Hamilton
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Mount Pleasant
Beckwith
Thomas
Multinational Tensions Reported Across Europe and Asia Minor
The Roslea meeting in Fermanagh was addressed by Healy Sullivan and Biggar with Michael Davitt absent. Orangemen vowed to resist Ireland's government by force. Moody and Sankey drew crowds in Cork amid police dispersal. Elsewhere in Portugal peasants clashed with troops. Asia Minor reports cite earthquake damage. Italy suffers a large housing loss near Alegno. The sultan hosted Lord Dufferin as Nihilist trials end in Siberia. Egypt reports cholera linked to canal water and a deadly mine blast at Borkshire. England notes Pryor’s statement as counsel for O Donnell.
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Army court martial sentences Lieut Robertson six months
General order from army headquarters states Lieut Robertson is suspended from rank and command for six months, confined to post limits, and reprimanded in general orders. Proceedings are approved by the president.
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Omaha
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Port Townsend
Washington Territory
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Thompson
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Army Headquarters
O'Donnell Face Slur and Trial Plans Unfold in Africa Case
Pryor argues O'Donnell killed Carey in self defense aboard a steamer after an unplanned confrontation in Africa. He claims O'Donnell aimed only for manslaughter, not murder, and expects witnesses from Capetown flown to England. Pryor predicts a fair trial in mid November lasting two to three days.
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Nebraska Odd Fellows Elects State and Grand Officers
The Nebraska Grand Encampment of Odd Fellows met in Omaha and elected officers including Grand Patriarch L. G. Johns Seward and Grand High Priest J. O. Chase Fairmont. State lodges totaled 106 with over 5 000 members. The Grand Lodge elected Hi. J. Hudson Columbus as grand master and set next meeting at Nebraska City.
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Seward
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Plattsmouth
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Fairmont
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Ashland
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Sam McCiay
Sentinel
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Crete
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Auburn
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Teatee
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Hi. J. Hudson
Columbus
William Blakely
Beatrice
Arthur Gibson
Fremont
D. B. Cline
Sam Maey
T. Hedrick
Tecumseh
Land Lodge
Nebraska City
Iowa Election Returns Show Sherman Leads Governors Race
Official returns from Iowa counties show Sherman Republican leading Kinne Democrat for governor by 25 127 votes. Legislature composition remains unchanged.
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Sherman
Kinne
One Theory of Tornadoes
Professor Trowbridge explains a rotary water experiment to illustrate tornado air currents. He contrasts cyclones and tornadoes noting a tornado is a fast whirling air column with a compressed outer wall and moist inner core. His paper includes observations and drawings of funnel clouds and storm impacts.
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W. I. Trowbridge
Academy of Science
Trowbridge
Kidney-Wort and Fashion in Ailing Times
An 19th century style notice mocks medical quackery with claims about Kidney-Wort curing liver and bowel problems. It derides reckless liberty and adds a satirical jab on self indulgent vanity with Newmarket autumn coats showing a single button and revealing dress details.
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