Nebraska Republicans Declare Platform for State and Nation
The Republican ticket in Nebraska lists Norris Brown for U S Senator and names state officials. The platform pledges direct primary, fair rail taxes, empowered rail commissions, tariff reductions, employer liability, strict economy, and measures benefiting all Nebraskans, signed by Edwin L. Klya and John B. Buckley.
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Norris Brown
United States
Railway Commission
Congress
Nebraska
Hinshaw Roosevelt Alignment Supported in County Race
The piece argues Hinshaw backs Roosevelt on every measure and warns that voting for King and Buckley endorses George L. Sheldon’s policies. It endorses Wilber M. Johnston as the capable county attorney, claiming his leadership will earn public approval in Polk County.
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Wilber M. Johnston
Polk County
Nebraska voters face fusion campaign amid slander and reform
The piece attacks fusion tactics in Nebraska politics, urging voters to support Sheldon over Shallenberger and criticizing rumor campaigns. It highlights endorsements, denials of passes and debts, and calls for fair play, urging mixing of issue and fact in the upcoming election.
Republicans Push Taxes on Railroads. Fusion Moves Wary
Republican lawmakers impose higher taxes on railroad companies and officials enforce payment. Railroads respond by backing a fusion legislature to block Norris Brown.
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Norris Brown
County administration shifts on salaries and taxes
The piece notes the county's past stance against tax hikes and salary cuts, contrasting with current moves to inflate salaries. It criticizes what it sees as a change in position and tone by local officials.
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Fusion County
Jones Lectures on Fenlon Stance Amid Butler Nominee Debate
Up to date, Mr. Jones avoids stating his position on Fenlon and the legislative nominee backed by the populist machine in Butler. Repudiating Fenlon would require repudiating Walrath, a move necessary to show square dealing with the people. What will you do about it Mr. Jones?
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Sheldon
Argus
Lincoln
Berge
Grand Island
Shallenberger
George Lu
Jones
Fenlon
Butler
Walrath
Mr. Jones
Lyse I Abbott as Attorney General Candidate
The piece calls Lysle I Abbott a democratic AG candidate who presses the defunct maximum rate law and notes his 1896 Palmer Buckner vote. It asserts Nebraskans trust Abbott to curb corporate power and ends with a hyperbolic praise.
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Lysle I. Abbott
Lysle
Palmer and Buckner
Nebraska
Questioning Republican stance on relief from extortion
The quote asks if Republicans now recognize the country's need for railroad relief, likening the query to recognizing relief from slavery after centuries of bondage. It frames an enduring national issue as a timely revelation tied to historic injustice.
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Abraham Lincoln
King and Buckley for the Legislature
The passage urges voters to elect King and Buckley for the legislature, praising them as brainy businessmen with clear principles and the confidence of the people. It emphasizes their readiness to work in Lincoln this winter as part of a great working force.
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King
Buckley
Pawer
Lincoln
iKing
Rail amendment fight spurs voters to wary stance
The piece warns voters not to be fooled by papers backing Schallenberger turning against the railway commission amendment. It notes both parties support the amendment and accuses railroad headquarters aligned papers of deception, urging vigilance against the shell game and political posturing.
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Schallenberger
Shallenberger
Railroads Pay Their Taxes in Nebraska Counties
The Union Pacific paid $1 261.05 tax plus $28.39 interest to County Treasurer Anderson on October 20. Burlington paid $116.70 tax plus $22.37 interest last Saturday. The roads are settling in counties with smaller sums and will do so elsewhere. The piece praises Norris Brown for ensuring railroad tax payments and urges votes for King and Buckley.
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Mills of Justice
Nebraska
Union Pacific Company
Anderson
Burlington
King
Norris Brown
Senate
Backley
Uncle Jake Wolfe in the Fusion Vote Clash
The Hamilton County Register criticizes fusion candidates Wolfe and Dahlman in a campaign clash with Eaton. It notes Republicans dumped Galusha while fusionists push Wolfe for land commissioner and hints there are wolves in the ranks and in sheep’s clothing.
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Eaton
Hamilton County Register
Stark
Jake Wolfe
Dahlman
Omaha
Be in Harmony With the Republican Ticket in Polk County
A historical appeal urges voters to unite with the national administration of Roosevelt by backing the Republican ticket in Polk County. It argues fusionists should cooperate, praising the party as honest, capable, and aligned with presidential principles, and warns reforms depend on GOP support.
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Tur Prerty
Potx
Hinshaw
Nebraska
Roosevelt
Judge Williams
Polk County
Republican Party
Buckley Urges Vote to Counter Fenlon Supporter
The house journal notes Representative Fenlon failed to vote on four railroad measures. Fenlon’s allies in Butler County back Fenlon and Jones, prompting Buckley to warn locals to defeat Jones or endorse Walrath. Buckley urges to vote for John B. Buckley.
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House
Fenlon
Walrath
Butler County
Jones
John B. Buckley
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J. M. Searle JR
Br Treasurer
Lawson G. Brian
J. L. M' Brien
Willi T. Thompson
H. M. Eaton
Or Railway Commissioners
H. J Winnett
Robert Cowell
J. A. Williams
Congressional
Br Congress
Jth
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Lewis H. Hinsnaw
Bowis L. Kine
Foun B. Buckley
Witt H. Smervard
Edwin L. K1ya, Jonn B. Buckley
King and Buckley
George L. Sheldon
William H. Sheppard
McBeth
Sheppard
Fusion
J. J. Poynter
The
Albion Argus
Poynter
D. J. Poynter
Pat
Brown
Kearney
Joe Bartley
Washington
Pratt
Fourth Congressional District
Can Galusha
Wolfe
WM. H. Sheppard
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