Call for Republican State Convention in Nebraska 1881
The Republican electors of Nebraska are called to send delegates from counties to a state convention in Lincoln on Wednesday Oct 5 1881 at 2 30 pm. They will nominate a Supreme Court judge and two University Regents and handle other business. Delegates allotted by votes cast for G W Collins presidential elector with one delegate per 150 votes and one for fractions over 75. counties listed with delegates. Provisions: no proxies except from county residents. delegates must be authorized. by order of the Republican State Central Committee.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Jude
Supreme Court
State University
Transaer
G. W. Collins
S. del
Del
AUINS
Johnson
F&f
Kearney
Keith
Mullalu
Knox
Lancaster
Puller
Cass
Madison
Merrick
Cheyenne
Chase
Pawnee
Custer
Phelps
Dakota
Pieree
Dawson
Vpolk
Dundy
Platte
Dixon
Red Willow
Doudge
Richardson
Douglass
Satine
Wilmore
Sarpy
Franklin
Saunders
J'runtier
Seward
Pot
Farnas
Sherman
Sioux
Stanton
Iso
Thayer
Valley
Washington
Jamilton
Wheeler
Harlan
Waynes
Lliteheuck
Webster
York
Republican State Central Committee
James W. Dawes
Chin
F J
Call for Republican County Convention
The Republican electors of Polk County are called to send delegates from precincts to meet in county convention on Saturday Sept Ich, at 2 oclock pm for nominating candidates for county offices and to elect seven delegates to the State Convention in Lincoln on Oct 18. The precincts receive representation by votes cast for District Attorney Reese with one delegate per 25 votes and one for a majority in one precinct. Precincts include Vio Del Slackberry Canada Creek UseCultt Valley Pleasant Home Whitten etc. Electors in each district are to assemble Friday Sept 23 188? at 8 oclock pm to elect delegates. By order of Republican county Central Committee J P Hearn co R Chark See.
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Polk
Oseenki
Northrn
Lincoln
Reese
Ecinets
Slackberry
Canada
Weeee Lng
Lear Creek
Elromsburg
I Pleasant Home
Whitten
Moja
Bvck P
Dell
Republican County Central
J.P. Hearn
R. Chark
See
Chin
President's Slow Yet Encouraging Health Progress
The president's recovery over the past week shows some gains though slow. Vital signs trend toward normal with less fluctuation in pulse, temperature, and respiration. Malaria influence from the Potomac and breeze delays prompt transfer, so removal to Long Branch is planned by Tuesday or Wednesday morning.
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Potomac River
Long Branch
Washington
Drought Ruins Crops and Stock in Local Regions
From Cincinnati southward crops have been ruined by drought. In windy localities stock is suffering from a lack of gates, harming ranch operations and causing agricultural strain.
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Cincinnati
Wreck Teuton off Good Hope with many lost
The steamer Teuton was wrecked by a rock off the cape of Good Hope a few days ago. It carried 147 passengers and 80 crew. All officers drowned. 27 saved. A separate railroad accident at Wa bash near Shenandoah Iowa on the 6th killed one man and mortally wounded several. about thirty were seriously hurt.
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Cape of Good Hope
Shenandoah
Towa
Stalwarts Lead NY Central Committee Vote on Convention Site
In a party meeting dated the 41st of August, stalwarts won 16 to 1 for Utica as the convention site with 11 votes for New York. The convention is set for October 8.
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New York Central Committee
Stalwarts
Utica
New York
Report On General Carr Command In Arizona
A report states General Carr and about 123 men were massacred by Apaches in Arizona a few days ago. Seven or eight lives were lost in the engagement, but most of the command remains safe. The war situation appears unsettled and scarce reporting has been received.
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Carr
Arizona
Reunion crowds gather as Nebraska veterans rally
The reunion in Jan col draws ex-soldiers from across the state. A strong wind toppled the pavilion and tents, but the committee swiftly repaired the damage. Several hundred from this county have already traveled to the event, hailed as the largest and most successful in Nebraska for numbers and interest.
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Jancol
Nebraska
Plattsmouth Enterprise on Women’s Suffrage Support
The Plattsmouth Enterprise notes few local women openly back suffrage while many men support the cause. It questions the promised boom and doubts spontaneous enthusiasm, arguing women in the city largely oppose the idea.
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Tun Enterprise
Warner
Plattsmouth
Lplalismouth Isaterprise
Governors set day of prayer for president's recovery
Governors nationwide were invited by Gov. Hoyt of Pennsylvania to designate Tuesday, September 6, as a day of humiliation and prayer for the president. Nebraska's Gov. Nance received the telegram too late for joint action, but says Nebraskans have long prayed for the president's recovery.
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Hoyt
Pennsylvania
Nance
State Journal
Gov
Reg
Nebraska
Man accused of urging Garfield death sparks town disturbance
Daniel McCoy of French Grove struck down A. G. Bartholomew after declaring Garfield should die. Forbes the artist delivered a boot blow to Bartholomew, sending the man reeling as he fled toward the depot. The frightened stranger claimed no such remark and stood after the boot. He rode away on the first train, preferring to stand rather than sit.
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Toulon
Til
Herald
Garfield
Daniel McCoy
French Grove
A. G. Barthlomew
J. P. Tallowine
Forbes
Bartholomew
Jeneth
J. R. Brown
Finnwood
Imres Con in Colorado Near Pikes Peak
In a Colorado Springs area note from August 29 1881 the writer describes land near a Denver and Rio Grande station fifteen miles north of Colorado Springs with views of Pikes Peak the Snowy Range and San Juan mountains. Health improved in mountain air crops are good and cattle ranching dominates local activity.
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Imerus
Con
Recorp
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Denver and Rio Grande
Pineries
Pikes’ Peak
Burglary Strikes Dale, Carlson & Co. Safe in Bsromsburg
An unknown intruder gained entry through the back door of Dale Carlson & Co. last night and blew open the safe, taking about $50 and a heavy revolver. They rifled Mrs Williams’ belongings for refreshments. no clues yet as to suspects.
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Dale, Carlson & Co
Andersons' North Side Building and Fall Growth
The article notes new development on the north side with several other buildings planned for fall. A new school house is promised this month and next. Farmers are pleased with fair prices and better yields. Sunday Schools in town and Blue View plan a basket picnic on the 15th in the grove. Grass remains dry and windy, sometimes hot, with county officials for Clerk, Treasurer, and Superintendent viewed favorably.
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Andersons
Blue View
All governments derive their just powers from the governed
A historical editorial echoes the cry for consent of the governed and taxation without representation. It questions male citizens placing wives mothers and sisters in subordinate roles, drawing a sharp parallel to past abuses and urging fair political voice.
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George iI
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