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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1905
Page
4
The lawmaker claims he was absent at the roll call for the Kyd bridge bill and seeks to clear culpability through an alibi process. The note suggests he may rely on not being present to avoid responsibility.
The Lincoln mayor, Adams, faced a reciprocal political setback mirroring the treatment he gave to Winnett during renomination. The incident underscores a cycle of retributive tactics in local politics.
Report says both territories have senate approval for statehood while the house balks, making passage unlikely this session. No statehood bill appears destined to clear both chambers.
Tim Sedgwick muses on an open winter, noting his predicted forecast would ruin his prophetic reputation if proven wrong. He says his foresight depends on seeing clearly with one eye, implying limited yet insightful vision.
Congressman Hinshaw delivered a ringing speech on the railroad bill passed by the House last week. He is in hearty accord with the president and his influence among associates is advancing him as a highly useful Republican congressman.
A sarcastic note accuses demagogues of fabricating a claim that Senator Whaley rode to Lincoln on a pass. The passage mocks the honesty of those who promote such stories and implies scrutiny of their reliability.
The Clarks Enterprise offers support to the fusion organs in the straits of the lat ter, providing a lean logic strip for readers in the absence of clear commentary. Early affiliations of the Starks, Burrs and Grosvenors remain, with these families still assisting one another in times of need.
A county debate centers on a 20 percent cut in road and bridge appropriations. The Democrat defends the lower figures, accusing rival fusion economics of driving up taxes, while noting features built or completed last year and insisting current budgets remain near prior levels.
The piece argues that York County reduced taxes while Polk increased them to address bridge issues, criticizing exchanges for wavering on the county option liquor law. It defends broad voting rights and opposes abridging rural voters by city decisions on a matter affecting the entire region.
The passage accuses Polk County of imposing the highest tax in its history while a new revenue law took effect, arguing the tax hike was hidden as a raise in revenue. It contrasts York County where a small deficit followed a large county tax cut last year and calls out political hypocrisy.
Lawmakers debate McMullen of Gage proposal aimed at stopping Christian Science healing in Nebraska. Critics note long effort to curb the sect, while some cite faith based healing and pay for services. The discussion also touches osteopathy and Materia Medica limits. The Record stops short of endorsing any view.
The Osceola churches participate in a season of prayer for a revival. The Record commends unselfish efforts across church affiliations to seek salvation for men, noting denominational unity helps the Master’s cause and increases recruits.
Andrew Swanson brought his daughter home after a successful operation at Allenburg hospital and recovery was complete. Mayor Tongue traveled with Omahan travelers Friday. E E Stanton and wife with Charley visited Crete then returned home. Peter Nelson spent Saturday in Shelby. IL OD Beltzer resumes duties in the News office after a two week grip sick leave. Julia McCune visited from Monday to Thursday at the MecOune residence. Rev Holbroom attended Rev Beatty’s funeral in Lincoln. J A Anderson did business in the capital city earlier week. James Mailley and others faced a snowed out Sunday canceling American M E church service.
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