Governor Nance Calls Nebraska Legislature to Special Session
Governor Albinus Nance issues a proclamation convening the Nebraska Legislature to meet in Lincoln on May 10 1882 at noon. The agenda includes apportioning three congressional districts amending city powers for paving and creating a Public Works Board redistricting the county of Custer and other statutes and funding riot suppression and state expenses. The proclamation is signed in Lincoln with the state seal and Secretary J. Alexander.
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Custer
Ourth
Nebraska
Omaha
Congress
Lincoln
A. D
United States
Albinus Nance
Db. J. Alexander
Vernon predicts a cool wet summer
A brief note forecasts a cool wet summer while mentioning a called Tau Special Session of the Legislature. The playful line about "Rosey" and the Old Weekly Qict marked OX hints at local features and humor in the periodical listing.
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Vernon
Tau
Rosey
Pro. Warp Lectures in Saunders County on Points
A Valparaiso Avalanche speaker named Pro. Warp lectures in Saunders County at a rate of two hours per point, sparking discussion among attendees. The remark ends with a humorous note about snoring.
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Valparaiso
Saunders County
The Omaha Bee and Republican Fight Over Van Wyck Ownership
The Omaha Bee and Republican quarrel over who owns Senator Van Wyck. At present the Bee appears to hold the upper hand in the dispute.
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Omaha Bee
Republican
Senator van Wyck
Bee
Weeping Water Republican Issue Discusses SECO Patronage
The second issue of the Weeping Water Republican, Cass County, notes strong SECO patronage and remains a solid paper. The editor, Keithley and Keithley, expresses confidence in its financial prospects.
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the Weeping Water
Cass Co
Keithley and
Keithley
SECO
Stormy Weather Delays Vote At School Election
State exchanges report weather hindered a full vote of the ladies at the recent school election. The speaker calls for a new and more esthetic election law to ease what is described as oppressive to the veader sex.
Br. Rosewater to Speak on Reform in Seward County
The apostle of Reform Br. Rosewater is advertised to address Seward and Seward County citizens next Saturday. The speech promises insights into farming and farmer interests that Edward may not yet know.
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Br. Rosewater
Citzens
Seward
Seward County
Edward
Appeal for Organization Circular From Nebraska Farmers Alliance
A circular called An Appeal for Organization is submitted for publication and attributed to the Nebraska Farmers Alliance. It is signed by E. P. Ingersoll, President, and J. Burrows, Secretary, with more restrained rhetoric and substantial truth claimed.
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Nebraska Farmers’ Alliance
E. P. Ingersoll
J. Burrows
Nebraskas mapmakers plot three congressional districts
The Nebraskan firm Nance, Thurston, Gere & Co. is found to be preparing a plan to split the eastern part of the state into two Congressional districts and place the western portion into a third. The disclosure comes as observers remark on the ambitious redistricting effort.
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Nebraska
Nance, Thurston, Gere & Co
Labor leader claims breakthrough in strike contract
Kwrent, a top figure in the recent labor strike, declares a bargain has been reached. He says Walsh will win a congressional seat while Rosewater moves to the senate, and that terms of the agreement were fully understood. He hints funds from labor unions financed Walsh’s purchase and the ornamental gold headed cane.
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Kwrent
Eard
Walsh
Congress
Rosewater
Senate
Owaha Republicans Crown Influence in State Politics
It amuses Douglas County observers to hear Owaha Republican papers boast of their sway in state politics. It may be alleged without fear of misrepresentation that these papers claim a large influence on political measures.
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Douglas County
Owaha
Influence and feuds shape Douglas county politics
The piece observes how political influence, not boasts, reveals real power in Douglas County. It criticizes both Republican and Bee mouthpieces for claiming to drive the Governor's call for a special session, calling such journalistic self-importance contemptible.
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Douglas County
Idio
Republican
The
Bee
Nomination for Governor by Nemaha Neighbors
A Journal correspondent nominates John L. Curzon of Nemaha for governor with Dawes Alexander Dinsmore and others in the field. Contingents from Douglas and Lancaster and other centers assist, plus Mr Carson who may decline. The piece notes abundant good timber for the race this fall.
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John L. Curzon
Nemaha
Dawes
Saline
Alexander
Nuckolls
Dinsmore
Clay
Cass
Shedd
Saunders
Dains
Seward
Dorsey
Dodge
Douglas
Lancaster
Carson
Séqte Journal
Van Wyck Attacks State Militia in Omaha Speech
The Omaha Bee reports Senator Van Wyck mocked Nebraska militia in a workingmen audience. He claimed federal troops were needed only to watch or shield the militia, prompting laughter and defense of New York origin militiamen.
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Oimaha
van Wyck
Omaha Bee
Omaha
U.S
New York
Meddling Hardens German Voter Rift With Republicans
The New York Sun notes growing German disaffection in western states over Republican policies. Leaders split opinion citing intolerance and arbitrary methods as driving many to abandon the party. Ohio Indiana Illinois Wisconsin and possibly New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania could swing votes in the next presidential election amid a bitter feud.
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West
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
New York Sun
A Difference of Opinion on Rights and Wrong
A woman's column argues that right and wrong are fixed, tracing injustice through history from Eden to the Pilgrim Fathers and the fight against slavery. It honors those who defended rights while condemning oppression, noting the cost paid by soldiers and families in defense of liberty.
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Pilgrim Fathers
God of Justice
South
Rights and duties in the suffrage debate
The piece argues tight truth requires hard work and sacrifice from women suffragists facing misrepresentation and slander. It notes editors influence, contrasts respectful inquiry with ridicule, and cites the U S Constitution ensuring voting rights yet questions why Nebraska women lack ballot access. It asks readers to claim citizenship rights and support justice.
Osceola Street Labor Ordinance Establishes Commissioner
Ordinance No 8 empowers Osceola to appoint a Street Commissioner for a one year term with a $500 bond and daily pay of $1.50. It mandates listing residents subject to labor tax, requires warnings for ages 21 to 50, and sets a 50 cent daily penalty for nonattendance. Labor or tax payments become a property tax lien and are collected by the county treasurer. Approved April 19, 1882.
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Osceola
Wuerens
Nebraska
Board of Trustees
Src
A. D
W.C. Jay
M. E. Crooxias
Land Notice for Dorchester Merrick in Nebraska
The Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska posts a notice that Dorchester Merrick has filed for final proof on his Additional Homestead Entry No 16627 for the N 4 of N W of Section 6 Town 14 N Range W. The proof will be before the Polk County Nebraska District Court Clerk on Friday May 20. Witnesses are Frank Stone J Allen M Kinney James Hewitt all of Polk County Nebraska. C W Prince Register.
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Lincoln
Ned
Vettler
District Court
Polk County
Dorchester Merrick
W. le
Frank Stone
J. Allen
M. Kinney
James Hewitt
Neb
W. Prince
Register
Lincoln, Neb
District Court of
York County
Simon Nelson
S of NW
Nels Halem
Lindblad
Lars Largon
N. Westberg
Polk Co
Robert A
S. W
James Query
C. D. Stoner
Spencer Query
W. P. Davis
Osceola
Neb. C
Brown's Bronchial Tra Ches Promotion Ad
An old local advertisement touts Brown's Bronchial Traches as relief for coughs colds sore throats asthma bronchitis and throat trouble for singers and speakers. It claims thirty years of physician recommendation and consistent satisfaction with boxes sold for 23 cents nationwide.
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Brown
Parker's Ginger Tonic Claims Health for Vital Organs
An advertisement asserts Parker's Ginger Tonic supports the liver kidneys and stomach when in good condition and promoters overall health. It claims the tonic regulates these organs makes the blood rich and pure and strengthens the whole system.
Florestan Cologne Hailed for Superior Fragrance
An advertisement extols Florestan Cologne as exceptionally enduring with refined fragrance, praising its aged delicacy and lasting scent over competing products.
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Osceola, Nebraska
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Drugs & Medicines
Snider & Baum
Bittenbender & Buell
Slought and Sildon
Commission
Montrill
Shelby
Rising
Rentitree
Stixson & Co
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Maine
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Spain
Longer House
Chicago
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Oscsola, Neb
Record Office
Old McCoy Stand
Osceola, Nebr
Tile Clerk
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SHE Clerk Publishing CO
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Philadelphia
J. W. Buss
America
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Frank & Jesse James
Jesse
DAN Sinatan & CO
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Kerr
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Farhei
Machinehry
Francis A. Schouler
Massachusetts College of Parmacy
City Drug Store
Window Glass, Co
Oschodla, Nebrasea
Dunning Brothers
Nebrasia
BB. J. Blowers
My Osceola
Jewelry Store
F. Id. Dillon
Jeny
Ogres
Cedar St
Ais
Arerr
Poe
North
SION
Huliday
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