Local Briefs: student talks. injuries. politics. tragedy
A rural Nebraska page lists events including a lecture by Thos I Watson on the money question at the courthouse, a severe horse kick injuring Nellie McGaw, Miss Grayce Pratt starting teaching in Dist 14, and Gov. Rosewater slated to speak in Clarks. Maine’s Republican margin exceeds 45 000 with Sewall as candidate. Gus Heinecke of Hackberry precinct died by suicide, sickness given as cause.
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Gus. Heinecke
Hackberry Precinct
Sabbath Breakers Rally Backroom Convention Plans
A reform populist party faces criticism for scheduling a county convention for canvassing primary returns on Sunday September 30 after holding primaries on Saturday September 19. Critics say the move hides the process from the public and demands an explanation.
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Reform
Populist rally draws 2000 to 5000 in Osceola
Nels Scott returns to Polk county as Platte precinct resident. Tom Watson spoke all night to a large Osceola turnout estimated between two and five thousand. He attacked Sewall, labeling him bank president and protectionist while calling for a united ticket. Congressman Bell of Colorado spoke but found Watson’s running mate critique at odds with his views.
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Nels Scott
Illinois
Polk County
Platte Precinct
Tom Watson
Osceoia
Bill Dech
Congress
Sewall
Watson
Congressman Bell
Colo
Shelby
Neb
Popocrats
E. Smith
Omaha
I. W. Hewett
Bellwood
Smith
Mr. Hewitt
Stromsburg
Osceola
Silver Creek
Platte Club
Joe Miller
Platte
Joe
McKinley
Warner
Hainer
Republican Club
Clear Creek Precinct
Ball
R. B. Kummer
Judge Garlow
Columbus
Clear Creek
Republican Glee Club
Beulah Reader Calls for Revised Rally Attendance
A Beulah Nebraska letter to the editor on September 16 1896 challenges the Democrat party man’s rally turnout figures from Silver Creek. The writer claims only 18 voters attended the procession with 30 reported by local citizens and mocks the tally.
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Beulah, Neb
Silver Creek
Mckinleyite
Beulah Becomes Center of McKinley Club Activity
Beulah Nebraska reports a feverish political push as the McKinley club grows with a hundredth signer and a new Mrs McKinley women’s club. concerns about a corn cutter and free silver loom, amid tobacco shortages and local humor. The letter notes enthusiastic local organizing and leftward humor with names and titles reflecting civic groups.
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Beulah, Neb
McKinley Rally Draws Polk County Republicans at Dimick Grove
A large Polk County Republican rally at George Dimick's grove drew crowds despite foggy weather. A procession formed at Joe Miller's corner and the gate count reached over 2,000 by noon, with overall attendance likely near three thousand.
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Polk County
George Dimick
For Sale or Trade Housing Near Osceola
For sale or trade a seven room house on 21 percent acres adjoining Osceola city. Property is well fenced with hog tight fencing and suitable outbuildings and feeding pens. Will trade for horses with partial cash and balance on time. Inquire at this office.
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Osceola
Bryan’s Speech Misframes the Silver Issue in Presidential Campaign
The piece argues that William Jennings Bryan asserts the U S can legislate without others but cannot fix the value of silver or sugar. It contends the core issue is whether such laws can control market values, not who governs. It calls Bryan's rhetoric a dodge to gain sympathy for silverites.
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Bryan
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
United States
Congress
Mr. Bryan
Dutch Farmer Outsmarts Yankee Sugar Trade
A New York Sun reader recounts a Mohawk valley tale of a green Dutch farmer who sold maple sugar to a Yankee at low price, was teased, then sold again next year at the same price, claiming he made the sap into sugar and comparing value to gold.
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Mohawk Valley
F. G
New York Sun
Neglected Detail In A Convention Platform
A man with a long straw argues that conventions failed to include a plank against lawless terrain during a political meeting. The Washington Star notes the overlooked issue and the speaker’s evolving hope for the future.
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Washington Star
Beggs Tropical Oil Promises Relief for Deep Seated Ailments
The advertisement promotes Beggs' Tropical Oil as the sole remedy with a positive guarantee to meet all label claims. It touts strong curative powers for deep seated diseases like rheumatism and neuralgia and notes D. A. Kunkel as the keeper.
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Beggs
D. A. Kunkel
Wanted Faithful Men Women to Travel for House Nebraska
Advertisers seek several faithful men or women to travel for a responsible established house in Nebraska. Salary 780 dollars annual, payable 15 dollars weekly plus expenses. Position permanent. Reference required. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope to The National Star Building Chicago.
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Nebraska
National Star Building
Chicago
Bowling Green Druggist Endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Mr CD Yonker a Bowling Green Ohio druggist recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to customers noting high sales and satisfaction. He states he sells more of it than all other kinds combined and that it will always please customers. Sold by E E Kennard Co.
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CD Yonker
Bowling Green
Ohio
Chamberlain
E.E. Kennard & Co
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