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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1882
Page
2
The official paper notes the Supreme Court decision that Gulteau must hang. The item appears in a historic Calmar McCune publication statement of the town and county official paper.
Twe alleged busincex troubles between K. C. Corns and 8. S. Reynolds is cost ing the State about $1,000 per day. Rosewater left the capital looking defeated as he failed to sway the legislature to his will.
The illness of the principal witness halted the inquiry tied to Dr. Miller. Van Wyck Tefft and other reformers are implicated, but the bribery case was not carried to completion.
The report notes Jake Roberts narrowly avoided missing a $10,000 payout due to his role as chairman of the House committee on railroads. The disclosure highlights how political position affected the distribution.
In a committee statement Gov. Nance urged that if faced with similar emergencies he would order state troops to Omaha again. He affirmed this course as long as he remains chief executive, detailing the circumstances and endorsing his policy in emergencies.
The Nebraska House spent over half a day debating a proposal by Moore of York to include a Rosewater editorial in the riot inquiry records. The 58 to 10 vote rejected the editor's claim to a special place on the records, costing state funds in the process.
Tax rank and file of the farmers of this county will not have their votes controlled by a few brainless demagogues. The farmers’ hearts and heads are sound, and they will correct wrongs without joining the selfish schemes of addle pated schemers who have pushed to the front.
Whutte and a friend met Hon. I. M. Correll editor of the Western Woman's Journal. The writer praises Correll for brain candor and unselfishness and hopes he addresses Osceola citizens this Sammes.
The bill, passed by both houses, sets Polk county in the second congressional district. The state is divided into three districts: First includes Richardson, Pawnee, Nemaha, Johnson, Gage, Lancaster, Otoe, Cass, Saunders, Sarpy and Douglas with 170000 population. Second covers the South Platte territory not in the first district with 148000 people. Third comprises the North Platte region left out of the first district with 137000 residents.
A Senate special committee reports the Robberts allegations against Lieut Gov Carns are unsustained and without foundation. Doane files a minority view supporting Carns action. House committees condemn Robberts for making the accusation while finding no proof against Carns. Action by legislative bodies is not known yet.
Nebraska Legislature report details a riot in Omaha with mob violence against troops. It credits Mayor Boyd and Gov. Nance for timely action preventing murder and property destruction, notes troops faced abuse but maintained order, and blames instigators. References officials Roberts and U P ties at Oakdale Pen and Plow.
Opinion columns discuss an alleged bribery case in Nebraska politics. Claims include J C Roberts offered $5000 by U P officials to influence railroad votes and a prior $3250 payment to affect a temperance vote. Reports quote multiple papers and affidavits, with calls for investigation and counterclaims from officials.
Actress delivered at the 13th annual Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association meeting argues Paul’s words on gender roles do not justify oppression. Emphasizes that every human being has a right to pursue destiny, with equal access to work and civic rights under society’s fair rules.
An advertisement touts Parker's Ginger Tonic as a cure for chronic illness after a six year old daughter suffered kidney disorders. A Poor man's Wife cites four bottles curing her child and claims a dollar's worth has kept the family well for over a year, enabling savings.
Notice is given that Robert Curren has filed for final proof to secure final entry for Homestead Entry No 16056 in SSW section 14 town 15 north range 2 west. Proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court of Polk County Nebraska on Friday June 28 1882. Witnesses L J Blowers S G Pheasant Henry Hughes and M E Crookham all of Polk County Nebraska.
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