Rebel Claims on Hancock Victory and Southern Power
A northern pamphlet argues that if Hancock wins and southern brigadiers gain influence the nation faces disaster. It cites 138 electoral votes as secured for Hancock, urges that 37 more would seal his election, and questions the durability of emancipation payments and the Fourteenth Amendment. A New York Tribune excerpt questions constitutional ratification of postwar amendments.
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Hancock
United States
New York Tribune
Supreme Court
Chatham County
Georgia
State OF Georgia
Cuallam County
Isaac M. Marsh
Savannah
Emancipated Slaves Held as Property Documented in Georgia
The record shows Isaac M. Masri owned 16 enslaved people emancipated by the U S government with names and ages listed. The notice, sworn July 20, 1874 by Levi Hart in Chatham County, argues political questions about ownership and questions the reader’s stance on Hancock.
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Levi S.hart
Supreme Court of the
U. S
Hancock
Maine elects mongrel candidate for governor?
Vague report from Maine suggests a mongrel candidate wins the governorship as Republicans pick at least three of five congressmen amid unsettled election results.
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Maine
Man of brains for the ship of state
The text praises a capable leader to govern the nation. It highlights the need for a man with broad understanding of national interests who can clearly present issues to the people. It names Garfield as the suitable choice.
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Garfield
General Thomas as a Democratic Patriots’ Would Be Harshly Judged
The piece argues that General Thomas would face Republican criticism if alive and a presidential candidate, comparing how press and public would treat him to Hancock. It asserts Thomas would side with Garfield against southern rebels and urges loyalty to the Union regardless of party labels.
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General Thomas
State Journal
Hancock
Cincinnatti
Butler County Press
Thomas
South
North
Garfield
Garfield Described as Outstanding Impromptu Orator
The piece praises Gen James A Garfield for unmatched impromptu speaking abilities. It lauds his wealth of ideas and delivery, noting his consistency and unyielding defense of right, claiming he is worthy of the presidency.
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United States
Garfield
James A. Garfield
Omaha Herald and the rights of colored men debate
The excerpt criticizes the Omaha Herald for its intolerant stance on colored men's rights, contrasting it with true democracy. It implies such teaching fuels southern rabble, condemning crimes against the oppressed race.
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Omaha Herald
South
Hastings Letters Reveal Political Jokes And Local Notices
A collage of quotations and notices from Hastings papers discusses political banter about Garfield and economic views, a humorous corn yield banter from Iowa, and a report on Osceola Nebraska’s Wesleyan University term openings with details on courses and faculty. It also references a sought musical prodigy from Alden Times and invites readers to learn more via a university catalogue.
Garfields Commerce Policy Backed by Iron Coal Interests
The editorial argues the Garfield administration would protect Pennsylvania iron and coal industries and overall commerce against Democratic plans. It asserts Hancock is controlled by Southern leaders, making his policy unfavorable to national business interests, and asks businessmen to withhold support for Hancock.
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Pennsylvania
Garfield
Republican Party
James A. Garfield
Democratic Party
Gen
Hancock
South
Polk County Fair Premium List at Osceola 1880
The Polk County Fair announces its premium list for a three day event in Osceola from October 6 to 8, 1880. The pamphlet comes from the Recorp office in Central City Item and presents the fair’s official schedules and offerings.
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Polk Co
Osceola
Recorp
Central City
Public Auction Notice in Osceola Nebraska 1880
A sheriff sale under a Polk County Nebraska District Court order dated September 10 1880 will offer Lot 4 in Block 2 Osceola for cash on October 19 1880 at 1 p m at the Congregational Church south front door Osceola. Plaintiffs Dudley M Steel et al vs Defendants J N Baty et al. Costs and accruing costs to be included. S G Pheasant Sheriff.
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District Court
Polk County
Nebraska
Osceola
Polk
Congregational Church
Said
Dudley M. Steel
J. N. Baty Et al
W.F. Miller
Lydia M. Miller
Steele, Johnson & Co
Hibberd, Spencer & Co
Schultz & Hosea
Empirie & McDoel
Auust
Jas. Mathews
Eputy Sherif
Lincoln Land Office Notice of Final Proof
Land Office at Lincoln Nebraska gives notice that John N Hurd has filed for final proof to secure final entry for homestead No 15676 in Sec 14 T RB 1 W. Proof to be made before Clerk of District Court Polk County October 16 1880. Witnesses W B Lewis J R Cimmons J B Lewis of Thornton Nebraska and K J Calkins of Clarksville Merrick County Neb. J B McDowell Register.
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Lincoln
Neb
Éettler
District Court
Polk County
John N.hurd
W.B. Lewis
R. Cimmons
J. B. Lewis
Thornton
Nebraska
K. J. Calkins
Clarksville
Merrick Co
J.B. McDowelt
Register
District Court of Polk Co
Olof Rudeman
John Howard
Chas. Howard
O. Sweedenburg
Geo. Gaffney
Merrick County
J.B. McDowell
Lincoln Land Office Notice of Final Proof
George E. Anderson files final proof for homestead claim No. 15487 at Polk County Nebraska. Before Clerk of the District Court at Polk County seat on Saturday October 16 1880. Witnesses G Naslan Peter Stenberg John Peterson and Olof Norlie of Stromsburg Neb.
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Lincoln
Neb
Polk County
Nebraska
George E. Anderson
Ely
Eames
G. Naslan
Peter Stenberg
John Peterson
Olof Noriie
Stromsburg
Notice of Complaint Against Homestead Entry Abandonment
Richard D. Riley sues Pree PC Pike to cancel Homestead Entry No. 6009 dated January 13, 1880 in Polk County Nebraska. Parties must appear Oct 19 1880 at 2 PM to respond and testify. Notary T J Drain will take deposition Oct 14 1880 at 2 PM in Osceola Nebraska. J B McDowell Register C N Baird Receiver.
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Lincoln
Neb
Richard D. Riley
Pree PC
Pike
Pols County
Nebraska
T. J. Drain
Osceola
Polk County
J. B. McDowell
Register
C. N. Baird
Lincoln Land Office Notice of Final Entry for Henry Meyer
Henry Meyer files for final entry on a homestead in Polk County Nebraska under entry No. 15261 for the W 1 4 N W 4 1/4 Sec 9 T 13 N R 4 W. Proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court at Polk County seat on October 7 1880. Witnesses: GC Nierman Peter Deiker Andrew Johnson all Arborville York Nebraska and Henry Blase Central City Merrick Nebraska.
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Lincoly
Neb
District Court
Polk Ua
Henry Meyer
N. W
N. R
Niermanon
Peter Deiker
Andrew Johnson
Arborville
York County
Nebraska
Henry Blase
Central City
Merrick County
Land Near Osceola Sells Cheap at 160 Acre Lot
A 160 acre parcel near Osceola is offered at a low price. The listing highlights proximity to Osceola and affordable acreage for buyers seeking rural land.
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Osceola
Land Office Notice of Homestead Entry and Witnesses
Court of Polk county Neb. at the county seat on Saturday October 16 1880. Andrew Nasian homestead entry No 1 487 for the S 4 E 4 Section H TIAN KR 4 W names witnesses G Anderson John Peterson Peter Stenberg and Olof Norlie all of Stromsburg Polk county Nebraska J B McDowker
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Adams County
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Douglas County
Congress
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Homas J. Majors
Albinus Nance
Edward C. Carns
J. Alexander
John Watlichss
G. M. Bartlet
Airey Et Eral
C. J. Dillworth
A. G. Kendall
W. W. W. Jones
Fourth Judicial District
M. Lb. Reese
Teveral
Court House
Amasa Cobb
Tel’s
Wascoola
Canada
Shelby Island
School House
Hackberry
Strronmisbury
Clear Creek
Platte
Fa “ Tengh Valley
Pleasant Home
Shelby
Republican
W.T. Copage
M. L. Warnes
Toal
Sarah
Ellen
Ann
Charles
Isabella
Rhino
Jim
Isaac M. Masri
Hastings Nebraskian
Hastings Journal
Lalf
The
Couries
Item
Montgomery County
Red Oak
Iowa
Council
Wesleyan University
Prof. Makeover
Prof
Buffington
Particu
J. J. Mieharty
J. H. Mickey
Board of Trustees
Hox & Son
Chicago
FOX Ke Son
Dunning Bros
Kare
Bittenbender& Buell
New
Andrew Nasian
Homestead
H. Tian
G. ¥. Anderson
Peter Stenbern
J.B. McDowkrr
Peik County
Esterly
C. D. Bry
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