Political rumors and farm stats in Nebraska and nation
The item notes Gompers' re election as AFL president in Detroit, a Chicago paper hinting at McKinley and Root in 1900, Hitchcock vs Lodge pole Express, Nebraska corn production 1899 with 8 240 000 acres and 222 480 000 bushels, a bitter exchange between Hitchcock and Rosewater, and a plea from the War Department for aid to General Lawton’s family. It also mentions the Republican convention venue and the search for a western running mate. A Californian property mortgage is noted for payoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Nebraska
McKinley
George D. Meiklejohn
Lawton
War Department
Death of Major General Henry W Lawton in Philippines
Major General Henry W Lawton was killed by an insurgent bullet at San Mateo near Manila while reading an expedition. He died instantly after being shot through the heart while bending over a wounded soldier. General Miles called his death a great loss to the army and country, praising his courage judgment and bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Lawton
San Mateo
Manilla
Miles
Philippines
Stand Firm On Convictions In Exchange Advice
A column urges choosing a clear course and standing by it despite criticism. It notes that truthful positions prevail and warns against pleasing everyone. It references tracklaying crews north of the river installing new switches as a backdrop to the discussion.
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Rver
Bradefield
The
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta, Ga
Tracks and town plans shape the region’s 1899 outlook
The Gering Courier notes delayed westward railroad start as bridge work continues to Bayard and Platte River, while pile drivers move east. Bayard survey set for next week, Scotts Bluff named for the north town site across the Platte. News covers marriage, stock shipments, track laying, and local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northport
Bayard
Platte River
Bridgeport
Gering
Doings of Commissioners Approve Bonds and Claims
The Board of County Commissioners of Sidney Nebraska met December 18 1899 and 19 1899. They examined and approved official bonds for jurists constables road overseers and a penman. They audited and allowed several claims including supplies water service printing and county services. A note records adjournment to January 2 1900 and a budget requisition for 1900 revenue books and blanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office Board of County Commissioners
Sidney, Nebr
J B Petty
Justice of the Peace
Gilchrist
S H Osborne
Bayard
H G Miller
Union Valley
Jas Webster
Constable
Jurgen Weyerts
Eagle
H Schroeder
Do Bronson
Chas Erickson
Do Potter
J B Cawley
Do Colton
E O Lif
Do Weir
Lisco
A Penish
Do Trognitz
Frank Schram
Do Bayard
Geo Firestein
Potter
JN Lafallett
Do Court House
Gerd Folkerts
Ed Walsh
Do Davison
LM Meyer
Sidney, Neb
J Scanlon
Mdsc
Oberfelder & Co
Ry Co
DD Lyon, Co
Frank King
Sidney Telegraph
State Journal Co
Bridge Fund
J W
Harper & Son
Numder
James Burns
W G Lee
Leslie Neubauer
Haskell Bill
James Tucker
Sidney Precinct
Country correspondence briefings note local greetings
A. D. Waggy and John Wagoner haul hay. Chas Tolle visited Chas Vernon on the south side. Anthony Johnson flew to Cedar Creek ranch. Bert Dolph of Dugont Creek called at Johnson's ranch. Fred T. Lisco was in the city last week. Lloyd Remsburg called on the Lis couple on the south side. Miss Marie Johnson returned home after three weeks away. L. M. Meyer visited the north side. Wild geese have left the river. A dance and oyster supper was hosted at M. Beerline's home on Friday evening December 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Waggy
John Wagoner
Chas. Tolle
Chas. Vernon
South Side
Anthony Johnson
Cedar Creek Ranch
Bert Dolph
Dugont Creek
Johnson's Ranch
Fred T. Lisco
Marie Johnson
L. M. Meyer
M. Beerline
Chas. Eleass
P. Rowlan
Alliance
Pat
Elmer Bowman
John Bowersock
Johnson
Schoolhouse organ fund drive and local happenings
A community event raised about $30 for an organ for the schoolhouse with good attendance and dancing plus candy and popcorn. Local news notes illnesses, cattle movements, well drilling efforts, highway improvement talk, and residents remodeling homes as R. R. Snyder enlarges his house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesars
A. J. Johnson
L. D. Covall
P. C. Laing
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the Telegraph
Peeles Poniard
Ofice
Chas. Callahan
Fred A. Gapen
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of ‘Labor
Detroit
Mich
Chicago
Root
Bryan
Hogg
Poynter
G. M. Hitchcock
Lodgepole Express
Hayward
Hitchcock
World-Herald
Rosewater
Bee
Thas
Atinger
Gothenburg
Stewart
Republican National Committee
Philadelphia
New York
St. Louis
William McKinley
Sanctum
Sciibe
Stuart Ledger
Bayard Transcripts
P. H. Lyman
Maude Johnson
Belle Zook
C. M. Mullis
Lyman
Angora
W. G. Melton
L. R. Barlow
Polo Creek
Melton
Barlow
Lodgepole
W. W. Young
Sidney
General Fund
B Breisch
Ugt
L DeBruner
Roadoverseer Lodgepole
Gus Mittelsteadt
de Camp Clark
R T Kidney
John Siefer
Roadoverseer Eagle
EO Lif
Do Weir-Lisco
King
Weno
Aeaes Sax
Os . We
Thos Epps
Neubauer
Ahrens
Gus Larson
Wood
Road Fund
F King
Jury Bridge Fund
Ountry
Riverside Reapings
Lloyd Remsburg
Mrs. E. O. Lis
C. E. Dolph
Irving
A.R Nelson
Grand Prairie
Daniel Kelley
Harry B. Jones
J. A. Slingluff
Roy Nelson
John Adams
Henry Bowman
Bordwell
R. R. Snyder
Union Pacific
E. R. Breisch
Bradfield
H. E. Thompson
Milledgeville, Ga
Swift
Atlanta
Georgia
New York Weekly Tribune
Telegraph
Che
M. H. Tobin
Prop
Schlitz Beer
Milwauke
Palace Livery Barn
M. E. Washburn
J. Free Dawson
Rose Street
Portland
Puget Sound
Helena
Montana
Salt Lake City
Utah
Chace Linkment Co
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