Bridge Legislation Faces Senate Over County Bridge Bids
An editorial criticizes the Jahnel Bridge bill now before the senate as the last hurdle to shield Abraska counties from extortion by bridge firms. It cites Platte county bidders from Omaha and Polk county’s Sheeleys as low bidders and argues the process lacks real competition. The piece urges enacting H. R. No. 255 to curb bid manipulation and questions journalistic graft accusations amid a state lobby dispute.
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Senate
Abraska
Pol
Platte County
Standard ‘Bridge Company of
Omaha
Standard
Platte
Polk
Ayen
Nebraska
Omaha Examiner
Charles Thiesen
Hhereby
Margaretha Thiesen
District Court
Polk County
Margaretha Theisen
Josefa Urban
John Urban
Emil Schott
Thomas Thiesen
Martin Thiesen
Frank Thiesen
Maggie Thiesen
Laura Thiesen
Ruth
Charles ‘Chiesen
Margaretha Chiesen
Venders
Emil Shott
Charles ‘Thiesen
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Josefa ‘Urban
Tax circular questioned and Polk County politics scrutinized
The piece attacks lawmakers for failing to propose tax relief for farm property and accuses them of not living up to pledges to lower farmer taxes. It criticizes a deceptive tax circular and calls voters to scrutinize legislative performance amid local newspaper roasts.
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Polk County
Polk Couliby
Honest Yet Mostly Honest Truths From The Times
A reflection on honesty in finance and trust, noting that many people are square in debts and public duties while may conceal private faults. It asserts public concern is low for minor pretenses, labeling such people as honest. The passage contrasts public integrity with private duplicity.
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York Times
Legislature Failing to Pass Bad Laws and Weighing Reforms
The article argues the current legislature refuses to enact needless laws while missing some good measures. It praises the body as composed of level headed men handling state business in a business like manner.
Editors who demand ant pass legislation should set the example
Editors call for policy while insisting on passes, arguing they have paid for them. If that claim holds true, nobody loses, yet the point remains unresolved and invites challenge.
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Ant
Dark Horses Span Colorado and Missouri in Unnamed Race
A cryptic note describes a span of dark horses across Colorado and Missouri, dismissing Adams Peabody Neidringhaus and Kerens as participants or names involved. The text hints at an elusive or anonymous racing field without clear contenders.
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Adams Nor Peabody
Colorado
Neidringhaus
Kerens
Missouri
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