Amendments outlined for voters in Fremont Tribune
The paper presents five proposed amendments with explanations and public debate. Amendment No 1 outlines initiative and referendum, noting party endorsements but opposition from those fearing complexity and power. Amendment No 2 proposes a two year fixed salary and limited bill introduction to curb flood of legislation. Amendment No 3 creates a state board of control for institutions to reduce political conflicts. Amendment No 4 aims for uniform state and county officer elections every two years for stability. Amendment No 5 lets cities over 5 000 adopt charters without legislative control. Also includes a candidate notice for R A Mills seeking county assessor nomination with details of background and campaign approach.
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Fremont Tribune
the Tribune
Board of Public Lands and Buildings
Amendment debate over governor appointed fire and police control
The piece notes Omaha presses for state board oversight while Fremont protests and cites Governor imposed control as a source of irritation. The Tribune doubts adoption of the amendment, reflecting city by city reactions to centralized regulatory authority.
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Omaha
Fremont
Tribune
Candidate announces for county assessor in 1912 primaries
E H Sorenson declares candidacy for the office of county assessor subject to Republican voters in the April 19 1912 primaries.
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Democratic and Peoples” Independent
Republican primary campaign pledges from Nebraska candidates
E P Pike announces candidacy for County Commissioner on the Republican ticket subject to primary voters. Fred Lind of Clarks Nebr seeks the state Senate seat for the eleventh district Polk Merrick Platte Counties subject to the April 19 primaries. CHAS F TODENHOFT of Columbus Nebr also declares candidacy for state senate pledging to vote for the people's choice of U S senators and to represent all Nebraskans.
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E. P. Pike
Polk
Merrick
Platte
Republcan
United States
Fred Lind
Clarks
Nebr
State Senate
Chas. F. Todenhoft
Columbus
Polk County Voters Urged to Back Amendment Four
A local appeal urges support for Constitutional Amendment Four at the April 19 primary. The author argues biennial state and county elections would cut costs, saving about half of roughly $1,400 in Polk County every two years, benefiting taxpayers regardless of party.
Pure Seed Red River Early Ohio Potatoes At Oberg Johnson's
Seed potatoes from Red River Early Ohio available at Oberg Johnson's store. A car load will arrive soon, and customers are urged to place orders promptly for seed potatoes.
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Red River
Ohio
Oberg Johnson
Notice notice about a dispute and request
After april someone using my property and claiming money. The message notes a concern over identity usage and a debt claim of $1, requesting attention to the matter and noting the problem for resolution.
Roosevelt Rally Repels Lincoln Star Appeals in Primary
Lincoln Star urged Republicans to back LaFollette, condemning Roosevelt coverage as slush. The piece claimed many Democrats may also support Roosevelt this fall and urged Polk County Republicans and swing voters to vote Roosevelt in the primary to build a large Roosevelt majority.
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Lincoln Star
LaFollette
Dahhmas
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Polk County
Nebraska Democracy
Village Board Grants 20 Year Miller Electric Franchise
The village Board approved a twenty year franchise for the Miller Electric light plant at Monday night’s meeting. Water mains are being laid rapidly as Shelby advances the new water system. M. J. Arner returns from Omaha hospital after a successful operation. Clyde Babcock back from Kansas City after recovery from an operation. George Smith suffers a sharp rheumatism attack this week. Albert Dunning buys a new 30 ply Overland and Finecy brothers invest in a 44 caliber extraction vehicle. a collision involving Dun ning and George Finecy fractures Finecy’s hip and damages both cars. Drivers warned to curb reckless driving.
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George Smith
Miller Electric Light Plant
M. J. Arner
Omaha
Clyde Babcock
Kansas City
Shelby
Albert Dunning
Finecy
George Finecy
Polk County News Briefs and Final Report Notice
Polk County items list residents and visitors with travels to Grand Island and Omaha, local business changes, threshing progress, and a final report notice in the estate matter of Catharine Messinger, with court hearing set for May 3, 1912. Also includes community notices, ads for harness and cement work, a trotting stallion listing, and church program details.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Catharine Messinger
State of
Henry H. Campbell
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First National Bank
Osceola
U. S
Douglas Brothers
DOLI
R. A. Mills
Hardware Co
Beg
E. H. Sorenson
G. L. Dorsey
Grand Island
John Myers
J. H. McLeese
York
Siford Gustafson
Gustafson
Joe Wochner
Litchfield
Frank Fruide
Carl Thoren
Grant Cypher
Dakota
Grant
E. 2. Stanton
Chicago
Floyd Moore
W. A. Lindburg
J. O. Thomas
Clinton Garretson
Bradshaw
J. A. . Theigs
C. H. Bedient
Dr. Morrison
Ponathhett
Red Cloud
Neb
Fleming's
Frank Shelmadine
Ash Leaf
Ash Rose
Thorn Leaf
Romulus
Susie Thorn
J. C. McCormick
Ladies’ Foreign Missionary Society
Behle
Mrs. F. Tim
Jesus Lillian Wieseman
Karl Wieseman
Arvilla Timm
Maeria Herrmann
Mary Dunn
Polly
Auntsionary Society
Frauen Mission
Julia Behle
Pauly Engelhardt
Ruth Herrmann
Elden
Koehler
Ruth Grassmueck
Riva Wieseman
Willie Timm
Jesus
G. G. Grassmueck
Iowa
Chicago Lumber Co
C. E. Miles
Osceola, Nebraska
Gitesear
Cera
Carter
M. U. Pike
Nebrai
Thes Et Ka
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