Cattle Yard Trade and State Fair Plans Update
Liberal cattle receipts at South Omaha yards fuel a growing local beef trade with Hammond & Co and others buying for mills and markets. The piece notes prices for steers and hogs, daily carloads, and expansion plans as Nebraska prepares the 1885 state fair in Lincoln with new stalls, barns, and exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
South Omaha
Mammond & Co
Wagner, Savage & Saunders
Whem Hammond & Co
W.F. Brown & Co
Grand Island
O'Hara & Co
Hammond & Co
Auro
Herald
Omaha Herald
Prohibition Meeting Planned at Lincoln on July 23
State officials urge prohibitionists to convene in Lincoln on July 23 to organize and plan actions. Articles filed for Grand Island and Marysville railroad with capital stock of 15 900 000 signaling a reorganization of the St Joe and Western under new management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Hal
Grand Island & Marysville
St. Joe & Western
White River
Sioux City
Wyoming
Fort Letterman
Sweetwater
Kansas City
Jardine
St. Marys Episcopal Church
Hun
Grand Army of the Republic
Reform Tightens Indian Trader System On Reservations
General Atkina orders major overhaul of licensed traders on reservations. All current licenses to be revoked and new incumbents bonded at 10 000 with quarterly price reporting in English and Indian tongues. Profits capped at 30 percent and sales price lists posted in twelve places. Abolishes pool gambling and withholds annuities to settle debts. Congressmen Jolman and Dr Bland set to inspect in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Special
General Atkina
Indian Affairs
Lomna
Julmanner
Ammimnigner Atkins
Indian Bureau
Engle
Pine Ridge
Dakota
Indiana
Chicago
Jolman
Dr. Bland
Assassination in Pennsylvania Yard Fight
May 3 murder near Waynesboro Franklin County Pennsylvania after intruders tried to steal chickens. Three men George Freeman David Freeman and Henry Ressler were arrested but later linked to Alice Freeman who allegedly incited the homicide. Trial set for August with capable counsel for both sides.
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Joha Hollinger
Waynesboro
Franklin County
George
David Freeman
Hollinger’s Place
Henry Ressler
Alice
Slater
Freeman Boys
Hollinger’s
Toh Hollinger
Alice Freeman
Jol- Inger
Hilm
Reesler
Hol- Mager
Standing on Truth as the Highest Pleasure
A brief meditation on the supreme value of truth as the ultimate source of satisfaction and a steady guide for life. The passage contrasts fleeting pleasures with the enduring reward of steadfast honesty and clarity.
Water spout damages Long View Texas and other notices
Long View Texas reports a water spout causing about 1000 dollars in damage with streams six feet high in streets and fields burned by the main force. The item also covers the Edward Bean murder case ending with a life sentence after a plea, cemetery crowding, and various regional reports on weather, politics, and incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long View
Texas
Edward Bean
Stephens
Court of Appeals
Bean
Rand
Henry Stephens
Oman
Fae
International congress in Antwerp invitation amid funding gaps
The Department of State reports no appropriation to send a representative to the Antwerp international congress on maritime law and bills of exchange. New York Chamber of Commerce may name a delegate. Also notes death of ex minister Le 1 Phelps and new mail exchange pouches between Atchison and Omaha to start July 6. Congress earlier authorized a commission to negotiate Oklahoma country cession, but no appointment before after August elections in five civilized nations.
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Department of State
Lelgian Legation
Washington
Antwerp
Congress
Secretary of State
New York Chamber of Commerce
Fvo
State Department
Le 1
Phelps
United States
Vera
Atchixon
Omaha
Atchikton
Oklahoma Country
Five Civilized Nationa
Oklahoma lands under Indian treaty constrain white settlement
President and cabinet pledge to enforce the 1886 treaty terms delaying white settlement on Oklahoma lands without Indian consent. Meanwhile, the General Land Office refuses Oregon and California Railroad patents for 325,000 acres settled under the lapse grant, with Congress and court action looming to determine forfeiture and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
General Land Office
Oregon & Californias Rnroad Company
Cetpeany
Tate
Oregon
Congress
Tageparncon
Shasta Gabor
California & Ore
Russian Ties Reported With Afghan Tribes and European Talks
A Teheran dispatch notes a letter from Herat showing Russians win influence among the Jamahini and Ibzareh tribes in northern Afghanistan, while reports from Berhn cite cordial talks between Minister Pendleton and Emperor William. Other items include Cuban band defeats, Irish politics, cholera tours, and navy resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teheran
Herat
Gladstone and Salisbury Read Correspondence on Cabinet Deadlock
In the House of Commons Gladstone read letters between Kiiaelf and Salisbury regarding the cabinet deadlock. The letters show Liberal general support but no firm pledges. Writs for election were ordered and the House adjourned as Gladstone and Salisbury discussed financial constraints and future supply powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Gladstone
Kiiaelf
Salisbury
Lord Saliabury
Hog Cholera Outbreak Suspected In Nebraska
Dr. Julian Gerth Jr of the Washington bureau investigates hog cholera in Nebraska. A spring and summer die-off is linked to the disease, autopsies show persistent infection, and myxoid tissue tests indicate ongoing hog health risk with no nitrate poisoning reported yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Julian Gerth, Jr
Bureau of Annual Industry
Washington
Gerth
Todaay
Distress Among Indians Drives Demand for Troop Deployment
Washington dispatch reports Cheyenne and Apache tensions in Indian Territory. Officials cite cattlemen seeking land as the root, with calls for 1000 cavalry to deter violence. Affected Cheyenne reserve spans millions of acres. clashes already flare on rivers and in towns with casualties and arson.
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Inez
Washington Dispatch
Indiana
Cheyenne Reservation
Indian Territory
Ibias
Commaxioner of Indian Affairs
Fiver
Interior Department
Bia Preleramser
Dyeran
Alfaira
Dyer Wnn
Washington
Anythine
Denver
Kivererok
Dolorvanser
Durango
Montezuma Salley
Gaither
Genther
Congo trade report details American prospects and rivals
Commissioner Fredo reports from Congo on American merchant prospects hindered by rivals from the Netherlands, Britain, and Germany. He notes the need for acclimated staff and Portuguese and fluent locally, warns of disorder and armed protection by traders, and cites rubber, palm oil, cocoa as chief exports while cotton and cutlery top imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredo
Ivan
Congo
Apecfal
Lower
Conzo
Jess Thas
Tinfr
Lower Congo
Pronunciation Debate Over "tuberose" in English Press
A discussion in an English paper resolves that the word is trisyllabic. The bulbous flower tuberose and lily derive names from tuber ensis and related French forms. Shelle pronounces the word in three syllables.
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State Fam
Furnas
Nebraska Exposition Association
John D. Macfarland
John Fitzgerald
John R. Clark
John M. Burks
Austin Humphrey
Pena
Horace
Lancaster Society
Lancaster County Society
Irs
Plattsmouth Herald
Select Committee of the
Senate
Edward Rosewater
Omaha Bee
Platt
Masonic Grand Lodge
M. B. Reese
Wahoo
C K Coutart
Omahna
M. J. Tull
Ro WS W
Edgar
George France
York
Chris Huartman
Row
W R. Bowen
Rh. W.G
M. E
Scotia
Prospecta
Anies Pacific
Ord
Driving Park Association of
Ssumboldt
Kearny
John Shecklen
Buffalo County
St. Joseph Hospital
Republican
Nebraska City
Lumvertsen
John Hammond
Purity Potter
Douglas County
Marine Hall Insurance Company
St. Paul
Hall County
West Point
Thomas Broton
Blue Hill
Cortland
Beatrice
Howard
Ft. Omaha
G. A. KR
Adventista
John Robinson
Norfolk
Needleas
Madison County
Madison
John B. Moore
Gage County
Fifty-first Minors Infantry
Sutton Hotel Company
Belva Lockwood
G. M. Hitchcock
Hitchcock
North
Bereti
Hes Bose
Lardy
S. P. Jenson
Denmark
Nuckolla
Chester Re
James White
Kittle
Fremont
Fahey
O'Neill
United States Geological Survey of the Interior Department
Frank Fielder
Fielder
Frank Wvedder
Kremont
Frank
Minden
Kearney
Schawonoter
Sullvan
Lilliard
Union Pacific
Moh Benner
Taranue
Sherman
Benner
Adams
Jack Dolan
Elkham
Elk
General State News
Audhbron
The
State Journal
Salina
Kansas
Thompson
Valentine
Brown
Army
National Bank of Omaha
Fort Niobrara
Isll
MR. LO
Sexton Wells
Paula
Broadway
Greenwood
Wall
Manningia
Burchard
Aint
Benuty
Minstero Department of Agriculture
Nearkeon
Oata
Portland
Grand Army
San Francciaco
Mitchett
Keenan
Mitchell
Chicago Board
United and
Canada
Weatherford
Kid Briduen
Elwin
Minoia Central
Oliver Logan
National
Foreign Intelligence
Santiago de Cuba
Lambane
Marquis of Balsbury
Gindatene
Tia
Bourke
Ireland
Mans
Chelera
Spain
Madrid
Canen
Valenete
Coty
Wea Spp
Beth Caotthon
Bos Tenew Cages
Toot
Eutire
Rabble &Parish
Intenor
Rairoad
Murcia
Pheney Drummond Wolff
Portemouth
Core
Penser N Rasy
Great Beitwin
Evelyn Baring
Neval
Ureat Briuip
Cairo
Gladstone and Salisbuny
Charles Dunn
Erie
Hugh Brown
Dunn
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