Republican district convention call for nominating a district judge
A Republican district central committee calls delegates from Hall, Hamilton, Seward, York and others to a convention on Tuesday September 8 to nominate a candidate for district judge. Delegates are apportioned by county based on votes for K P Roggen for secretary of state in 1882. W A Bett and R R Anderson sign the notice in Seward, August 3, 1883.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bérth Pultetel
K. P. Roggen
Algo
Hall
Geerg Hamilton
Seward
York
Republican District Central Committee
W.A. Bett
R. R. Anderson
Sec
Call For Republican County Convention in Polk Nebraska
The Republican electors of Polk county Nebraska are called to meet in convention at the courthouse in Osceola on Saturday Sept 22 1883 at 10 AM to elect five delegates to the State Republican convention in Lincoln Sept 26 1883 and five delegates to the Republican Judicial convention in Aurora Sept 25 1883 plus nominate candidates for county offices. Precincts receive representation based on votes for Powers in 1881 with delegates per 20 votes and at large for each precinct. Precinct caucuses meet Sept 21 1883 at 4 PM to choose delegates. Per order County Republican Committee J P Suite Chairman G Pueasant Secretary.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Court House
Oaceola
Lincoln
Aurora
Saao
Iaa
Powers
Hackberry
Canada
Clear Creek
Island
Osesolt
Valley
Pleasant Home
Platte
J.P Suite
Ae G. Pueasant
Rising Independent under Fred William management
The Tar. Rising Independent appears solid under the guidance of manager Fred William, with contractors and staff aligned to the project schedule and production targets. Local editors note steady work and improving public reception through consistent communication and outreach.
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Tar
Rising Independent
Fred William
Tax Recoup Praises Republican Beliefs on Protection
The article lauds the Republican Party for protecting wages and prices of produce and for developing the country's resources, expressing gratitude for the party's wisdom and intelligence in guiding economic policy.
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Republican Party
Republicans Predict Iowa Ticket Win With Narrow Majority
Republicans in Iowa debate likely outcome with estimates around 30 to 50 thousand votes. Some expect a margin near the old time majority despite tensions over the liquor issue affecting times and conditions.
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Iowa
If Garfield Had Lived A Hypothetical Supplement
A sharp literary aside imagines what Garfield might have written if alive and how Dorsey would have faced his confessions. The piece contrasts public libel claims with the reverence due to a late president.
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Garfield
Dorsey
New York Star
Omaha Bee
Convention confirms anti monopoly bosses control nominations
A Record note stated that anti monopoly bosses held infrequent talks and that nominations were fixed. The Saturday convention proved the claim true as choices were made to favor the bosses and reap their own benefits.
Be Sure You Are Right Then Go Ahead
A fragmented note urges young voters to investigate county men who promise reform. Warns that demagogues wear sheep’s clothing and sincere friends may mislead. Emphasizes cautious judgment and personal verification before supporting any candidate.
Nebraska railroad extension eyed from Stromsburg to Donophan
Tre Line notes in a Nebraska railroad commentary favor extending the Union Pacific Branch from Stromsburg to Donophan via Aurora. The piece argues the project would benefit Hall county and regional commerce.
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Nebraska
U. P
Stromsburg
Donophan
Hall County
Aurora
Polk County Celebrates Prospective Western Outlet
The text hints at a planned western outlet for Polk County and the community’s likely satisfaction when it is realized. It also mentions a future year and a terminus at Stromabary, with expectations tied to broader regional outlets.
Two James Wilsons Play Prominent Roles in Iowa Politics
James F. Wilson of Fairfield IA served in the Towa constitutional convention and later Congress during the war, now a U S Senator. Tama Jim James Wilson of Tama County, former Iowa House speaker, congressman, railroad commissioner, has been re elected to Congress. Both are self made men, rising from poor backgrounds to preeminent influence.
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Towa
James Wilson
James F. Wilson
Fairfield
Iowa
Congress
United States
Tama County
Tama Jim
Iowa House of Representatives
Railroad Commission
The Republican Party: A History of Enduring Strength
The piece extols the Republican Party as enduring and fiscally responsible, noting debt repayment after the war, courage against fraud, and resistance to slander. It credits party policies with westward settlement, land grants to the poor, and industrial growth, asserting the party’s ongoing relevance and virtue.
Purity and reform party accused of wire work at convention
The party praised as pure and reform appeared to stage manage the event. An initial motion aimed to begin at the tak on of the ticket to nominate. Charles Krumbach was reportedly sold out by the move favoring N. C. Foy. Delegates objected to Krumbach when duties for treasurer were next, citing a Canadian sheriff nominee, and the bosses dictated the outcome.
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Party of “Purity and Reform
N. C. Foy
Chas. Krumbach
Canada
Krumbach
Anti monopoly dispute colors Nebraska politics and rail law
A second letter to the Omaha Republic anoints Reynolds for siding with any party that upholds anti monopolist principles. The piece notes Polk County resistance to railroad reform and praises Republican anti monopoly factions while warning demagogues will fade as voters see genuine fair railway legislation.
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Rzynoups
Omaha Republican
Reynolds
Republican Party
Iowa railroad commission praised for public service
The Iowa legislature created a three member railroad commission years ago. The body acts as both executive and judicial, reducing disputes among corporations. It has earned nearly universal public satisfaction, with few appeals against its decisions. A similar bill passed the Republican House but stalled in the anti monopoly Senate. The Recop congratulated the House on earlier passage and looks to next year.
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Railroad Commission of
Iowa
House of Representatives
Senate
Recorp
House
Asaic
Railroad bypass sparks voter warning from Iowa readers
A fragmented letter warns against electing demagogues to the Senate and urges support for a railroad bypass benefiting regional satisfaction. The writer references the current operation in Iowa and questions future outcomes.
Polk County Farmers Urged to Embrace Stock Raising Now
A local message champions stock raising for Polk County farmers, urging them to convert corn into cattle and hogs, ship in one or two days, and avoid high market shipping costs. It notes even small holdings can grow into substantial stock flocks, easing freight tariff burdens.
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Polk County
Polk
Break up rings and corners in business life
The writer calls for breaking up rings and monopolies in business and for penalties on price gouging while criticizing anti monopoly figures in Polk county. It cites Vogel as unworthy and recounts Civil War memories of B R Sherman and Governor Sherman showing courage amid defeat and peril. The piece ends urging continued resolve in Iowa against enemies of homes.
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Vogel
Anti
Chicago
Polk County
B. R. Sherma
Shiloh
Sidney Johnson
Sherman
Gailant Reb
Grant
Iowa
Honest county officers praised amid demagogic attacks
The piece defends current county officers as honest and conscientious, opposing an anti leader who accuses officials of theft. It argues no perfect men exist but asserts the court house staff deserve support and that demagogues’ attacks will fail.
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Court House
Avoid Farm Mortgages. Haigh’s Counsel for Farmers
Mr H A Haigh urges caution in farm mortgages in the American Agriculturist August issue. He warns they can help or ruin and advises against mortgaging unless essential, not for luxury, and only if land fertility is assured, noting many overestimate land returns and risk losing the farm.
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H. A. Haigh
Falls City Journal Praised as Truthful Railroad Paper
The Falls City Journal is described as a reliable railroad paper that tells the truth and remains independent from any party. The write up elevates the journal to the head of the class amid debates over monopoli1st purity and partisan influence.
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Falls City Journal
Notice of Mortgage Auction at Shelby Nebraska
We will sell at public auction in Shelby Nebraska on September 10 1883 at 10 oclock a frame store room 16 by 18 feet on lot 1 block 1 in town of Shelby Polk county Nebraska and one open top single horse buggy the mortgaged property of Barney Dewitt to Meyer and Schurman dated August 18 1882 filed August 19 1882 in Polk County Clerk office. Amount due 100.20 plus costs. Meyer and Schurman by C W Krurimty.
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Shelby Neb
Shelby Palk County
Nebraska
Barney Dewitt
Meyer & Schurman
Polk County
Neb
Meyer & SchurMann
C. W. Kruraity
District Court
Saat
W.M. Mills
Elias Benedict
Notice for bids to build wooden bridge over Blue River
Bids for a wooden bridge with iron cords across the Blue River south of Stromsburg in Stromsburg precinct Polk County Nebraska will be received until 12 o clock M Monday September 24 1883. Each bid must include plans and specifications. Done by order of the board of county commissioners this 47th day of August 1983.
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Blue River
Stromsburg
Polk County
Nebraska
Board of County Commissioners
Land Notice for Charles Racine Final Proof in Polk County
Land Office notice from Lincoln Nebraska dated Aug 30 1883 states Charles Racine has filed for final proof on his claim in Osceola with clerk’s approval set for Oct 5 1883. Witnesses listed include John Honeycutt J M Gilbert Horace Willits and J N Hurdef of Clarks Nebraska County W Pixuce Register.
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Lincoln
Ner
District Court
Polk County
Nebraska
Osceola
Charles Racine
John Honeycutt
J. M. Gilbert
Horace Willits
J. N. Hurdef
Clarks, Neb
Register
Named settler files final proof in Polk County Neb
Samuel Dowers of Osceola Neb files final proof for Osceola claim for s half of the southwest quarter and southeast quarter of section 12 in township 2 range 13 west. Proof to be made before the district clerk in Polk County on September 8, 1883. Continuous residence and cultivation required.
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Lincin
Ntb
Polk County
Neb
Samuel Dowers
Osceola
M Kyler
H F Bense
Peter Carla
Land proof notice for John Berut and others in Polk County
Proof will be made before the clerk of the district court in Polk County Nebraska at Osceola on Saturday September 15 1883 regarding the residence and cultivation of arid land by John Berut holder of application No 16446 located in section twelve township twelve range two west. Also named are John Kropatch Duncan Nebraska Hubert Jaax Osceola Aluis Netesis Ali Charles Gaus son of 46.
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Court Polk Co
Osceola
John Berut
John Kropatch
Duncan
Hubert Jaax
Gsceola
Aluis Netesis Ali Charles Gaus
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U.P. Oh
Eahenson
Stromabary
Great West
Ahbilokh Chormis
Schweetn Journal
Chaittle Mortgs
Merly
Morgan & Chap
Lafayette, Ind
H. C. Dunning, Shelby
Chica
J. Farwell & Co
Daaeres
Bteel & Ware
Finny Chas
Mes Acre
Oay
G. M. McConaughy
M. McConaughy
Lan
Stromeburg
C. W. Pierce
Lincoln Neb
CW Pierce Register
Frank W. Brigham
S. S. Snell
Jas. Mackie
Geo. Rasmussen
Horton Bull
Reagan & Barnard
Public Square
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Ida M. Bouy
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Kameas City
St. Louis
Peoria
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Missouri River
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Agee
Mnacoi
Sax
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Rchie
Rock Island
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Southenet
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Tinc
Mae Lowe
Keokuk
Knonville
Oskalorita
Ted
Horton
Prees
Siloh
Chicaco
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