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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1877
Page
2
The Record blasts the defeat of Logan in the Illinois senatorial contest and questions loyalty and patriotism. It praises Logan’s service, condemns supporters of Saunders and Paddock, and urges the nation to value steadfast, seasoned leaders in the Senate.
Judge David Davis of Illinois, already a senator elect and U S Supreme Court justice, is described as fair minded and once a liberal Republican now aligned with Democracy. He was a leading presidential candidate before the St Louis convention and seen as superior to Tilden for the U S Senate.
A reader letter warns the proposed mixed tribunal bill risks partisan control and questions its constitutional authority to judge electoral certificates. The note critiques concessions to appease Democrats, reflects on constitutional reform, press freedom limits, and calls for a new convention to restrain treason and strengthen union safeguards.
Speaker Nance backs Gov Saunders from the start of the senatorial fight to triumph and builds a reputation as a potent senstor maker. The Central City Courier notes his steady support and growing influence in the legislature.
A Lincoln Globe opinion notes Vic Nance remains steadfast in his political stance and warns that some dishonest men may desert the ranks as the U S Senator race nears. It stresses his firmness and loyalty to voters and friends.
Over a week of ballots ends with Judge David Davis elected by Independents and Democrats on the 40th ballot. Logan led Republicans early but withdrew after the 4th. B. Lawrence, a former Illinois Chief Justice, failed to match Logan’s total. Foster District saw the Anderson company wash out from twelve and one half to forty cents per pan as Battle Creek runs parallel nearby and two and a half miles of claims are taken.
Foster and Co lay out a new mining district on the Battle creek branch that feeds the main stream above Hayward. About fifty claims are taken with the prospect of more. Forty six cents per pan have been recovered and good quartz leads found. McCarter Hansom Murray work claim 21 while Fredrickson Burg earn twelve dollars per day with a rocker amid mid winter snows.
Rail traffic from Sidney shows diverse wagon movements with forty-one on Saturday, thirty-two on Sunday, twenty-five on Monday, thirty-four on Tuesday, forty on Wednesday, and twenty-eight on Thursday. The Telegraph notes Black Hills residents rival Chicago and Sidney in shipments.
Governor fixes dates for regular district court terms across Hall Merrick Platte Colfax Dodge Saunders Howard Seward York Butler Polk Hamilton counties. Sessions run Feb March Sept and Oct Nov with dates specified. clerks to record order and newspapers to publish for three weeks. York January 1 1877. Qeo. W. Post Judge 4th Judicial Dist.
Sheriff G. Phmasant announces a sale of one Fairbanks platform scale to satisfy a judgment of Whitney Clark Co. against A. E. Annabil. The sale will be held February 5, 1877 at 11:00 a.m. in front of the Osceola courthouse.
The Judges report that the B. Shoninger Organ Co exhibit is the best instrument at a price accessible to many buyers. It features reeds and bells with durable three ply boards resisting climate changes and warping. The firm notes new styles and prices, offers illustrated catalogues, and seeks agents in New Haven.
An advertisement extols Holloway's Pills and Ointment as remedies for kidney disorders stomach troubles and skin eruptions. It cites testimonials praising rapid relief from various ailments and lists a broad range of conditions treated with the medicines. It notes genuine boxes bear J Haycock US agent signature and warns against counterfeits.
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