Paddock Leads In Nebraska Senate Ballot Fight
In Lincoln the Legislature struggled through contested seats and votes to choose a U.S. Senator. Paddock led on the third ballot with 40 votes, followed by Weaver 15 and VanWyck 15. Dundy 13, Mason 8, Post 8, Kenney 7, with scattered others as both houses adjourned after joint ballots and a final adjournment telegram reported the tally.
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Winkeley
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Manderson
Nance
Laird
Kaley
Lincoln
Neb
Oscona
Kenney
Balveee
How to Organize an Alliance in Rural Areas
Step by step guide for farmers to form a National Alliance network. Six or more pioneers join, name chosen, charter requested from the National Alliance, seven or more charter members listed, officers elected, by laws adopted, and a nationwide push to establish Alliances in every school district.
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National Alliance
United States
Chicago
Proposed By Laws for Alliances Align with Constitution
The text suggests by laws for alliances including meeting times and frequency, order of business, membership proposals, communications from higher bodies, unfinished and new business, and regular exercises. It calls for strict conduct rules, expulsion notification to the National Alliance, funding methods, public meetings, and eligibility and voting age. By laws require two thirds to change.
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National Alliance
By Ieins
Alliance
Subordinate Alliance Constitution
An alliance of at least seven practical farmers is formed in Azr with monthly meetings and a five member quorum. Membership requires a recommending farmer, three member committee review, and a two thirds vote by written ballots to admit or reject a candidate. Officers include President Vice President Secretary and Treasurer.
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Annicry
Azr
Alfinance
Mario
Alance
Alliance Constitution and Financial Rules for Farmers
The document outlines officer terms and a three member finance committee approved by the Alliances to audit treasurer bills and report on election day. It states aims to unite farmers, oppose railroad monopolies, seek fair taxation, promote agricultural advancement, ensure better prices, encourage cash transactions, oppose corrupt politics, and pursue favorable legislation and representation. By-laws may not conflict with the constitution.
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Cushing
Ueule
Tse
United States
Fusmer
Congress
Gilucational Convention of Educators at Lincoln
Twenty eight county superintendents and several high school principals met in Lincoln on the eleventh to revise school law and press for its adoption. State Superintendent Jones was elected chairman and Mallalien of Buffalo secretary. The gathering aims to influence the legislature, noting widespread discussions among teachers associations and educators in most counties.
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Lincoln
Jones
Mallalien
Buffalo
Teachers institute at Aurora urges state aid for normal schools
An Aurora teachers institute last week drew strong attendance and a unanimous resolution urging the legislature to provide state or county appropriations for normal institutes. Superintendent Smith of Saunders county reported a creditable third annual report and noted a key issue is the variety of school books and the need for diverse normal training. He logged 120 school visits and observed a clear gap between teachers who attend institutes and those who do not.
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Aurora
Hamilton County
Smith
Saunders County
New Year Educational Column Urges Teacher Associations
The David City Republican opens the New Year with an education column by R. V. Beach, County Superintendent. It advocates teachers forming associations and drills, urging teachers to attend the Beatrice institute on January 29 and to view teaching as a respected profession.
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R. V. Beach
Beach
Butler County
Temperance column outlines proposed liquor prohibition amendment
The proposed amendment would ban the manufacture and sale of all intoxicating liquors in the state except for medical, mechanical, and scientific use. It would require sufficient penalties to enforce the prohibition, with a second section regulating the remaining activities by law.
Minnesota temperance push for women's vote on prohibition
Activists in Minnesota rally to pass a bill granting women the vote on prohibition questions amid a broader temperance effort. The campaign centers on securing support among lawmakers and the public.
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Minnesota
Saloons and beer tax spark local politics in Aurora
The Aurora Republican notes 30 000 gallons of beer produced and consumed yearly in the city and argues stopping whiskey sales would free money for necessities. It cites three saloons with $45 000 annual sales, claims poor residents lose funds to saloons, and questions a petition to lawmakers about not interfering with saloon business.
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Jterudd
Aurora Republican
Chicago W C T U challenges liquor dealers to public debate
The Chicago Woman's Christian Temperance Union reports over a hundred cases of alleged liquor law violations including selling to minors and Sunday saloons. They invite the liquor dealers' association to a public discussion on January 30 to argue the resolution that manufacturing and selling alcohol as a beverage violates useful industry principles and should not be protected by law.
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Liquor Dealers’ Association
Ohio local option convention backs temperance drive
CoLumpus January 12 a state local option convention drew four to five hundred attendees from across Ohio. A Kansas governor portrait and petitions signed by 165 000 urged local option and a $2 200 fund was set to support temperance work. Delegates called for women to vote their temperance wishes and pledged to support candidates with strong temperance records if the legislature fails to enact local option laws.
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Ohio Anti- Liquor Alliance
Ohio
Gov. St John
Kansas
General Assembly
Temperance Work in the Family Calls Women to Action
A moral exhortation urges mothers to demand purity and temperance from young men before marriage. It condemns drink and lax education, warning that unprepared daughters become future wives and mothers of the nation.
Suffrage Amendment Call for Lincoln Meeting
A call invites supporters to Lincoln on January 26 to back a constitutional amendment removing the word male from voter qualifications. If passed by the Nebraska Legislature, women would gain the same voting rights as men. Mrs. Harriett Brooks at Commercial Hotel, Lincoln, Nebraska, facilitates notices and responses.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Harriett. Brooks
Commercial Hotel
Neb
Notice of attachment in Polk County Nebraska case
On December 18 1880 County Judge J W Snider issued a writ of attachment for fifty dollars in the case of John Povey plaintiff versus Henry Wilson defendant. Property including one seeder one cultivator and two plows was attached. The suit was continued to February 6 at 10 o'clock A M. M A Musas attorney for plaintiff
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Tlenry Wilson
J. W. Snider
Polk County
Nebraska
John Povey
Henry Wilson
Settler Anton Zack Seeks Final Proof in Polk County
Notice indicates Anton Zack has filed for final proof to support his homestead entry No. 15650 for the west half and northwest quarter of section eight in township fifteen north range one west. He will present paid proof before the Clerk of the District Court in Polk County Nebraska on Monday January 24 1881. Witnesses named are Hubert Jaax George Rassmusen John Jaax and Ifaas Johnson of Osceola Nebraska.
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Polk County
Nebraska
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Hubert Jaax
George Rassmusen
John Jaax
Ifaas Johnson
Osceola
Volk Neb
J. B. Sa
Cewt
Palk
IL. G. Thurman
William Burley
W. A. Snider
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Lincoln Neb. Land Office Final Proof Notice
Alonzo I. Kenastgr named settler files intention to make final proof for his homestead entry No 158438 in N E B section 12 town 14 north range 4 west before the Clerk of the District Court Polk County at the county seat on Friday January 28 1881 Witnesses are James M. Stuart John A Honeycut Joshua Fineey and W J Carpenter all of Clarksville Merrick Co Neb
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Bec
District Court
Polk County
Neb
Alonzo ‘I. Kenastgr
N. Range 4
James M. Stuart
John A Honeycut
Joshua Fineey
W. J. Carpenter
Clarksville
Merrick Co
Lincoln
Loris P.nerene
N.W
L. Silen
Stromsburg
Polk Co
H. Noyd
Olof Berghan
M. Samuelson
J. B. McDowelt
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Lincoln land office notice of proof for homestead entry 16502
Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska announces that proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court of Polk County at the county seat on Thursday January 27 1881. Samuel C Davis enters additional homestead entry number 16502 for the east half of the southwest quarter section 28 township 13 north range 3 west. Witnesses named are J N Skelton W Mastin J D Darrow and J Kimball all of Stromsburg Polk County Nebraska.
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Neb
District Court
Polk County
Nebraska
Samuel C. Davis
J.N. Skelton
W. Mastin
J.D. Darrow
J. Kimball
Stromsburg
Guardian names witnesses for tract land in Polk County
The notice declares a guardianship hearing in Polk County Nebraska for Grant Kinney, minor heir of Prudence Kinney, deceased. It references Tramestead Entry number 15915 for the southwest quarter of section 12, township 14 north, range 1 west, with witnesses J A W Anderson H Paisley Frank Dunning J E Baker all of Shelby. J B McDowsur, Register.
Land Notice for Charles H Carlson Claim Proof
Land notice from Polk County Nebraska dated January 4 1881. Charles H Carlson seeks final proof for homestead entry No 15480 in section 28 town 14 north range 5 west. He lists witnesses Peter Peterson A Linderblade S G Johnson Stromsburg and A Johnson Osceola J B McDowatt for proof of residence and cultivation, with a proof date set for February 4 1881 before the district court clerk.
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Lixcoty
New
Dist. Court. of
Polk Co. Neb
Charles H Carlson
N. Range & W
Peter Peterson
Stomsburg
Polk Co
A. Linderblade
Osceola, Af
S.G. Johnson
Stromsburg
A. Johnson
Osceola
J. B. McDowatt
Register
Abandonment Complaint In Homestead Entry Heard
Leupolt Lazoczki files complaint against Albert S. McNeal for abandoning Homestead Entry No. 16321 dated July 5 1878 in Polk County Nebraska. Hearings set March 7 1881 at 2 PM with depositions February 23 1881 at 1 PM taken by M A Mills Osceola Nebraska. adjournments allowed. J B McDowgal Register GN Bair Receiver.
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Lincols
Neb
Leupolt
Lazoczki
Albert S. McNeal
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