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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1899
Page
3
The Grand Army of Osceola condemns a Democratic attack on Major Logan, saying the line the Democrats used implied the son of a great man. The veteran action frames the attack as an assault on a fallen soldier's character, arguing the words were misinterpreted and unjustified.
An 1890 profile notes a Valley County figure who voted Democratic, formed the Populists, and criticized the Lincoln era. The piece predicts that twenty years later Populists will align with McKinley Republicans, reflecting shifting party loyalties.
Governors Poynter stays quiet while party bosses decide. A petition at Osceola urged Senator Allen, but many populists balked and favor Hitchcock of Omaha. The Record reports Allen, if willing, or Thompson of Grand Island as possible runners.
A Democrat appeal pressed for resolutions condemning the War Department for not bringing home the bodies of private soldiers killed in the Philippines. The piece argues officers’ remains are rarely returned, notes government promises to repatriate all servicemen, and blames insurgent warfare and misleading voices for delays.
In Omaha and across Nebraska, supporters accuse a Republican victory for Judge Holcomb over Reese-Polk County Independent of being bought with railroad help. The Independent’s honesty is praised for finally admitting dirty tricks in fusion politics and demanding reform.
The document is described as the clearest and plainest ever issued by a president. It presents no dodging of issues and communicates McKinleys intent on his trust policy. The emphasis is on accessibility to readers and explicit meaning.
The president’s plain address argues Cuba should reflect its own wishes, denies any bid to annex, and emphasizes the Philippines as ours by law and equity. He outlines financial recommendations aimed at protecting the treasury and maintaining the gold reserve, urging Congress to enact these measures before adjournment.
The Kentucky canvass sides with the republican candidate by a 2383 vote plurality. The canvassing board, described as Goebel democrat aligned, split with two members certifying the Republican winner while one refused, citing no interest in legal technicalities. Ellis, though a Goebel loyalist, said law and evidence compelled the outcome.
The Democrat notes that the Grand Army post resolutions printed in the Recorp and Independent last week align with earlier resolutions that appeared in the Recorp the week before.
Chicago Record reports that court rulings curb trust expansion with gas and gluecose decisions. It notes constraints on cross ownership and foreign charters, urging full asset purchase and liquidation for lawful consolidations in Illinois. Public holders rush to sell as the legal landscape tightens.
Judge George Clark of Texas writes that William Jennings Bryan is not the sole living representative of Democracy. He argues Bryan diverges from Jeffersonian faith, quoting Jefferson to show Bryan is farther from the original Jeffersonian doctrine.
A historic letter argues Republicans preserve constitutional vigor, oppose imperialism, and honor Jeffersonian debt policies. It contrasts McKinley leadership with Bryan, warns Democrats against expansionist aims, and defends the federal judiciary against curtailment.
A Shelby North Carolina reader reports a woman named Mrs Luther Lutz recovering from a seven year battle with disease after using Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. She slept through the night after the first dose and two bottles cured her. Trial bottles free at D H Kunkels Drug Store with a guarantee on every bottle.
Whittier and Gail Hamilton reminisce about a day at Whittier’s home in a published letter in the December Ladies' Home Journal. The exchange includes a comical stove brass anecdote and Whittier’s care for brasses. A testimonial from D. B. Johnston of Richmond, Indiana, praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism with a successful, quick-acting result.
Report of the Osceola Bank Charter No 813 Osceola Nebraska closing business December 2 1899 shows resources loans and discounts 81881 46 banking house 12210 00 cash on hand 8170 46 total 117557 87 liabilities capital stock 37900 00 surplus fund 469 bankrupt? undivided profits 4980 92 deposits 27850 81 demand certificates 46618 23 total 117557 87 sworn by O E Mickey cashier and attested by S A Spider J H Mickey directors before Max E Biring Notary Public January 27 1905.
In Polk County Nebraska Judge Edward Bates orders sale of real estate on December 27 1899 at Osceola Courthouse. Property described as west half of southeast quarter and south half of southwest quarter of section nine township fourteen north range three west. Sale at 1 PM to highest cash bidder with one hour open for bids. Referees notice dated November 15 1809.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve treats skin eruptions running sores ulcers boils felons corns warts outs bruises burns scalds chapped hands chilblains and piles with guaranteed relief. Only 25 cents a box. Sold by D I Kunkel Druggist.
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