Minoton Political News Highlights in 1898
Washington dispatch reports unhappy silver leaders over the bear on silver payments, with Republicans united against currency dishonor and the Democratic split widening after the House rejection. Dingley Law six month results show revenue gains, strong growth from August to January, outpacing Wilson law. Democratic chairmen divisions emerge as Jones weighs removing Harvity from the National Committee, signaling deep party rifts.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Senate
Republican House
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Teller
Tts
Washington
National Committee
Jones
National Democratic Committee
Pennsylvania
Wa. H. Harvity
Harvity
Bryan and the Journal Clash Over 16 to 1
The Chicago Times-Herald comments on William Jennings Bryan pleading with the New York Journal to support his 16 to 1 silver standard stance. It argues the Journal has shifted against him while Bryan clings to 16 to 1, noting that true bimetallism aims to elevate silver to gold standard status and warning Bryan of political peril if the ratio fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
New York Journal
Mr. Bryan
Senator Wolcott
Gage
Banking and Currency Committee
United States
Chicago Times-Herald
Buckien's Arnica Salve for All Skin Ailments Sale
Buckien's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. 25 cents per box. Sold by W. F. Bassett.
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W. FE. Bassett
Thirteen superstition sparks club disbanding tale
A Bridgeport Conn Thirteen Club dinner ends with member Edward Howe dying after thirteen minutes to midnight. The incident fuels widespread superstition as locals avoid thirteenth steps and numbers while celebrations and hats are noted in Chowins’ ads.
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Cleveland
Bridgeport
Conn
Edward Howe
Old Nick
Connecticut
Fatal accident at rail crossing ends life of James Walsh
A Saturday evening collision at a railroad crossing in Sidney killed James Walsh, a 78 year old Irish immigrant living 25 miles northwest of town. He was taken to the Metropolitan Hotel after the crash, died in the early hours of Sunday, and was buried after a High Mass of Requiem at the Catholic church. He leaves two sons in Chicago and Rock Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
James Walsh
U. P
Walsh
Metropolitan
Stewitts
Mr. Walsh
Chicago
Rock Springs
Father Harrington
Dan McAleese
D. J. Scanlan
Cornelius Aylward
James McNulty
David Eckert
James Davis
Ireland
Iowa
Postmasters May Run Newspapers Without Interference
Editors appointed as postmasters may continue newspaper work without Post Office interference if the work is clean and orderly and no post office business is neglected. First Assistant Postmaster General Heath announced the policy to current newspaper owners and newly appointed postmasters in Washington on February 8.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Heath
Missing muley cattle with reward offered in Nebraska
During November, a black muley cow with a large white forehead spot, left-side brand, neck dewlap cut, and a red muley cow branded and dewlap cut were found. A reward is offered for return of the cattle or information leading to their recovery. C. C. Nelson, Lupeer, Nebraska.
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C. C. Nelson
Lupeer
Nebr
Estrayed light roan cow 1897 with white spot
On or about October 26 1897 one light roan cow eight years old branded a side had large white spot in lovehead. A liberal reward will be paid for her return or information leading to her recovery ADAM NICHOL.
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Lovehead
Adam Nichol
Grand Army Festivities Honor Haskell With Ebony Cane
The Grand Army of the Republic Post No 12 held a lively meeting in Sidney Nebraska featuring badges for Commanders Brockaway and Nelson. Comrade Haskell received an elegant ebony gold headed cane as a token of esteem from E V Sumner Post. Music, singing, and camaraderie followed into a memorable evening.
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Grand Army
Grannaman
H. A. Brockaway
J. W. Nelson
Haskell
E. V. Sumner
Quartermaster Neubauer
A J. Haskell
Post
New composite cars on Overland Route connect Salt Lake City to Chicago
The Overland Limited now features Buffet Smoking and Library cars on daily runs via Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line. Fully modern, with writing materials and leading papers, these cars mark a new standard. Union Pacific pioneered this westward service, encouraging travelers to ride The Overland Route.
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Chicago
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Salt Lake City
Hallord's Snow Liniment Promises Wide Adoption
Hallord's Snow Liniment touted as a home remedy used for lame back rheumatism soreness neuralgia bruises and strains and claimed effective for animals. Traveling salesman R E Morse from Galveston Texas testifies two bottles cured three months Rheumatism. Price 50 cents and sold at Scanian's Drug Store.
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R. E. Morse
Galveston
Téxas
Do You Suffer From Piles 2 Buckeye Pile Ointment Claim
An advertisement touts Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment as a radical cure for hemorrhoids including blind, bleeding, itching and protruding forms. It argues surgery often fails and promises relief, with a 50 cent bottle and 75 cent tube sold at Scanlan's Drug Store.
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Scanlan’s
Camp Clsrke and Viciatts Happenings In Brief
Special correspondence notes a Belmont dance planned for February 21 and announcements to come next week. Various locals like R H Williams, Miss Whitman, Miss Lizzie Young, and Mr. Boyer frequent the Hive or nearby areas while cattle sales prep continues at Maxwell ranch.
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Belmont
Misses Young
John Boyer
Roy Lyman
Bert Lee
Progressive High Five Social Evening Highlights
A social high five party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Doran and Mr. and Mrs. Callahan drew sixteen couples to the Dorans home for an evening of games and elegant refreshments. Sixteen games were played with satin souvenir score bags, and top prizes went to Caesar Neubauer, Chris Peterson, and Mrs Heist for the gentlemen and Mrs P A Griffith, Mrs Bullock, and Miss Allen for the ladies.
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Mesdames Doran
Callahan
Ed. Doran
Caezar Neubauer
Chis
Peterson
Ueist
P. A. Griffith
Bullock
Miss Allen
Gorham
Mew. Bassett
Struthers
Heist
H. Tdoran
Stevenson
Winkleman
Miss Shelley
Miss McKee
Miss Chowins
Mise Neubauer
Misa Phillips
Mis. McFa
District Reunion Set for Sidney G A R Event
The G A R district reunion moves to the abandoned Fort Sidney reserve in September after Senator Thurston secures interior department consent. The gathering aims to draw veterans from a wide radius and promises to boost Sidney’s prominence with notable eastern state attendees. Local business leaders are urged to back the plans.
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Sidney
Heist
Thurston
Washington
Omaha Bee
Secretary of the Interior
General Land Office
Grand Army of the Republic
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Local Merchants
To Our Customers. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is the best cough syrup we have ever used ourselves or in our families. W. H. King and Isaac P. King, among others in this vicinity, also pronounce it the best. Upon honor there is no better we have tried, and we have used many kinds. R A Blake Son Big Tunnel Va. Sold by W F Bassett.
Union Pacific: Fast Service and Luxurious Cars Across the West
The Union Pacific claims quick time and unequaled service across Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah to Denver Cheyenne Salt Lake City San Francisco Portland and Puget Sound. It touts double drawing room Pullman palace sleepers dining cars free reclining chair cars and Pullman tourist sleepers. For timetables pamphlets fares and sleeping car info contact E R Breisen agent Sidney Neb.
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Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Denver
Cheyenne
Salt ‘Lake Cuy
San Francisco
Portland
Puget Sound
Union Pacific
Pullman
E. R Breisen
Sidney
Neb
There Is Nothing So Good Dr King's New Discovery
Advertising copy touts Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds urging buyers to avoid substitutes. It promises safety reliability and a money back guarantee with trial bottles available at W F Bassett s Drug Store and regular sizes priced at fifty cents and one dollar.
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Dr. King
Hallard's Horehound Syrup Promises Cure and Guarantee
Hallard's Horehound Syrup billed as a safe effective remedy for coughs colds bronchitis and whooping cough with a money back guarantee through an authorized agent. It emphasizes long standing success and harmless nature and notes price 25 and 50 cents with Scanlan's Drug Store as seller.
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Scanlan’s
Homeseekers Excursions Tickets by Union Pacific
Tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of January February and March to Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas Louisiana Arizona and New Mexico at seven dollars minimum or one fare plus two dollars. For full territory details call or address E. R. Breisch Agent.
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Union Pacific
Missouri
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
Arizona
New Mexico
E. R. Breisch
To Cure a Cold Lun Day Take Laxative from Quinine
The notice advertises a laxative remedy from quinine tablets claiming to cure a cold. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure, priced at 25 cents.
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Hallord
Camp
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Viciatts
R. H. Willia
Pumpkin Creek
Ter Paichorean Club
Miss Whitman
Mr. Bryne
Bayard
R. H. Willis and
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Art Kushmaul
Mount
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Mrs. Deran
Mrs. Callahan
Reunion
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Hallard’s Horehound Syrup
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