Nebraska Republicans Platform Adopted at Lincoln Convention
The Nebraska Republican platform declares support for national party principles, calls for constitutional amendments, and supports revenue management, domestic industry protection, and open public lands. It endorses legislation to enforce fair railroad and telegraph practices, settlement of public lands, and taxation of granted lands. It lauds President Chester A. Arthur and the Republican Congress for tariff adjustments and river improvements.
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Nebraska
Vention
Cnucimid
Legis ‘Ion
Cunress Sui Teins
Congress
Dcmhain
Chester A. Archer
New Two Cent Postage Stamp Law Takes Effect
The new two cent postage stamp law took effect just Monday Oct 1, marking a standard rise in mailing costs as postal rates aligned with updated regulations.
Eminent Michigander Hox J. C. Burrows to canvass Iowa
Hox J. C. Burrows will tour Iowa to promote the Republican party. He is described as one of the foremost orators of his time.
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J. C. Burrows
Towa
Mr. Burrows
State convention nominates M. B. Reese for supreme judge
The Lincoln convention on the 26th nominated M. B. Reese for supreme judge. Reese is known locally as a former district attorney and a capable, reputable lawyer.
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Lincoln
M. B. Reese
Mee Cook Claims Magpie City of the West Title
The Gazette urinal notes Mee Cook bids for the nickname Magpie City of the West while Lastings Red Cloud and Osceola receive slangy honors as The Queen City of the plains and Gate City respectively.
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Lastings
Red Cloud
Mee Cook
Gazette Urinal
Return of Gen Conner and Parner Evidences GOP Shift
Return of such men as Gen. Con ner and M. I. Parner to the Republican fold is evidence they will not be sold out to the Democrats by the ibemearpoly party. The gottmanopists buy many democratic nominations this year and some have declined this honor.
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Gen. Conner
M. I. Parner
Ibemearpoly
Aome, Inn
Chicago
Grand Isand
M. K. Turner
Columbus
Judge Conner
Hamer
Miss Meae McConnell for Sup’t. Inspires Educator Evoked
Candidate Miss Meae McConnell, Republican for superintendent of schools, is described as a refined language teacher with strong education and experience. Her past work includes teaching in a district formerly at Nero, now at Fullerton, and voters are urged to consider her capable leadership for the school system.
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Nero
Fullerton
McConnell
Chicaco
Rock Island
Orent Central Line
Atlantic
Pacific
Jorar
Chica
la Salle
Geneseo
Moline
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Washington
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Knoxville
Oskaloosa
Lowa City
Avoca
Audubon
Harlan
Gurnnie
Iowa
Gallatin
Trenton
Cameron
Kansas City Worth
Atchicon
Kansas
Mcident
Horton
Nead’ Road
Chisago
Mirn Wia
Albert Lea
Seneca
Kanikea
Mween
Newport News
Richmond
Cincinn
Council Bluffs
Prul
Minneapolis
R. R. Cable
Srast & Gon
Ledden aide faces accusations of corrupt assessment
The text alleges that Ledden used his official position to favor allies, describing a crooked assessment to advance those he believed favored him. It questions party integrity and labels the standard bearer as failing reform.
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Ceys Ledden
Poy
Party of Purity Ant Reform
Keene Ludden Nominated for County Treasurer
The flyer describes Keene Ludden, Republican nominee for county treasurer, noting his census work in Blackberry precinct and repeated experience as assessor. It praises his business ability and early prime age, and states many friends in his precinct will vote for him regardless of party.
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Keene Ludden
Blackberry
Ludden
Aikens Nominated for Second Term as County Judge
The Republican convention endorsed Judge Aikens for a second term. Elected two years ago he has shown competence reliability and earned many friends. Voters are urged to reelect him as the best choice for the office.
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Judge Aikens
Aikens
I B Kelly Named County Clerk Nominee At Convention
The report notes I B Kelly as the Republican nominee for county clerk. A Towesman respected in the town and Canada precinct, he is described as competent and reliable, with loyal service that voters should consider when casting ballots.
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I. B. Kelly
Kelly
Canada
Mr. Kelly
Keily
Resting down opposition with sledge hammer blows
The passage likens a speaker's arguments to solid cannon shot, referencing V. Smalley in Centura Magazine. It portrays forceful rhetoric aimed at overwhelming opposition.
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V. Smalley
Centura Maguzare
Independent bid for Polk County treasurer in 1863
A. Card to the Voters of Polk County announces J.B. Mrecus as an approachable independent candidate for county treasurer subject to the independent voters of Polk County on November 6, 1863.
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Polk Co
Polk County
Piety Hill Brevities Reflect Quiet Politics and Local Glad Tidings
The note recalls a calm political scene after the convention and lists local happenings. Farmers nearing haymaking, departures to Ohio, a railroad goods line change, and residents like Wal Fender prospering. Mentions of travel, winter plans, a frost date, and a campaign jab about a candidate add color to small town life.
Anti Monopoly Opposition Assails Chicago Nominations
The Nebraska Signal criticizes the Chicago convention loss and argues anti monopoly ties aim to pull Democrats toward the Republicans. It notes Democratic defections and predicts dwindling support from anti monopoly factions as key figures switch sides and the alliance weakens.
Garfield as a counterpoint to mock rhetoric and prejudice
The piece lauds General Garfield as the era’s premier stump and platform orator. It praises his direct approach, lack of sophistry, and appeal to intellect, noting his fair presentation of facts, strong voice, and personal magnetism that rose to crescendo during climactic speeches.
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Garfield
Uris
Real Estate Transfers Reported Weekly
Transfers show J T Dunning and Louis Tobias selling to Wm Augustine lot 6 block 2 in Shelby, price 275 dollars. Various parcels and patents change hands among local residents and entities including Metcalf to Reckmeyer, Larson to Ostberg, Snider to Johnsons, Bartlett to Langworthy, and others with prices ranging from 75 to 3000 dollars. The State of Nebraska and other entities also appear in land transfers within Shelby and Stromsburg areas.
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J T Dunning
Louis Tobias
Augustine
Shelby
Bakers
HC Metcalf
J D Reckmeyer
L J Larson
Erick Ostberg
Snider
Margaret E Johnsons
FS Bartlett
Margarett E Langworthy
S G Phearant
Owen Wilsons
Efoflot Llinse
Aurinda Catlin
U Storm L Russell
Gilbert van Voree
Temple Reid
L Wendbloe
T. Elizabeth Wendbloe
D M Butler
Margaret Ki Wilson
State of Nebraska
S Barrows
Ki L Paisley
John Gubsere
John C Rummell
Stephen Cunningham
For Sale of 80 Acres in Platte Valley near Osceola Nebraska
Auction note offers cash sale or exchange for town property horses cattle and hogs. The 80 acre farm sits in the Platte valley thirty four miles south of Silver Creek and ten miles northwest of Osceola. Enquiries at the commercial hotel in Osceola Nebraska.
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Platte Valley
Silver Creek
Osceola
Notice of Divorce Petition in Polk County Nebraska
Clara Bolen files divorce suit against nonresident defendant C A Bolen in Polk County district court alleging abandonment and lack of support for two years. Answer due by November 26, 1888. Also notices deposition of Hibman Marm on November 22, 1833 at Almer and Stubbertrauch law office for trial preparation.
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Clara Bolen
Polk County
Nebraska
Law Office
Almer & Stubbertrauch
Hibman Marm
District Court
Oscoola
Nl. M. Mills
Elias Benedict
Said
S. G. Pleasant
Lincoln
Neb
Osggola
Charles Racine
John Honeycutt
J. MM. Gilbert
Horace Vilas
J. N. Mura
Clarks
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