Doe Burton and Butler Compete in Local Election
On the district ballot, candidate Doe Burton faces opponent Butler in a tight race. Voters consider property issues and local services as key factors shaping the contest.
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1883
Page
2
On the district ballot, candidate Doe Burton faces opponent Butler in a tight race. Voters consider property issues and local services as key factors shaping the contest.
The piece argues the Civil Rights Act reshaped southern politics, stressing federal enforcement of equal access and the severe penalties for violations. It notes white resistance from old slaveholders, rising black political resolve, and Democrats courting black voters while Republicans vow to enforce rights nationwide. It cites hotels excluding blacks in Charleston and St Joseph and forecasts heated political strife across the South.
Fragmentary results show Republicans winning several county posts including treasurer and coroner while unofficial tallies reflect mixed margins. References to McConnell, Stone, Inks, and L. J. Hamilton appear amid unclear notes on clerk and judge races and the public instruction office.
In Hebeaska reports indicate most Republican county tickets were elected with small majorities for M. B. Récke on the supreme bench, over 5000, while scratching influenced outcomes. David Urry and Reynolds contest anti monopoly finance result. heavy turnout with tickets badly scratched.
Davis City precinct reports Reese 246 votes and Savage 185 while VALPARA leads with 180. Total votes cast 165 with Republican ticket straight 115, Perky 115, Deck 23.
New York City reports slow return of ballots from Pennsylvania with no definite totals yet. Early figures show New York Republicans leading by about 30,000, while Butler trails in Massachusetts by roughly 15,000.
The Journal reports in Boston Butler 32165 Rob inson 25954 with Butler ahead by 6211. Last year Butler led 30575 to Bishop 17105, a defeat margin of 7069 suggesting a Robinson state victory.
Early returns show the Republican state ticket elected in New York with Governor winning by 17,000. Connecticut Republicans carry Hartford and major towns with increased majorities, and the party controls a portion of the state legislature.
Dispatches report voters in Richmond and Danville faced no trouble while results remained uncertain. Democrats claim Winchester by a 1000 vote margin in Frederick County, the first win there in seven years.
The Record at Utica announces a seven column folio by Netson Brothers. Cumminsville plans a White County Gazette with A. L. Stewart editor. Mr Craig retires from Buffalo County Beacon. W. H. Carson runs it now. Weekly Times starts in Omaha focused on society news and literature. Valparaiso Avalanche skipped a week for a “reut.” J A Betzer enlarges the Seward Blade to eight columns. Ella Martin supervises Dakota City Argus types. Percy Peppon becomes a West Point cadet per Congressman Waver. Fremont Saturday Evening Journal sees office change with Frank Sharpe sole in charge. Daily Union praised as a neat Omaha daily. Lincoln Democrat advertised Burglars Wanted after a break-in yielding only cents.
An old advertisement touts the blood as the body's foundation and claims that iron restores health. It argues other iron preparations blacken teeth and cause headaches, while Prown's Iron Bitters quickly purifies and enriches the blood without harmful effects.
A Baltimore reader recounts diagnosing a family with consumption and finding relief after using Brown's Bronchial Tonic. The testimonial notes a daughter recovering after one bottle and mentions prior losses to the disease, with doctors recommending tonics as a cure.
Land notice announces final proof hearing for William Swedenburg on December Lith 1883 at Osceola Nebraska. Witnesses listed include Peter Moberg Reidman Charles Howard and John Howard. Also included are unrelated medical remedy ads for Dr Bosanke’s pie remedy and piles cure.
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