Prostitution and Protests Dominate Nebraska News Notes
The Fourth celebrated statewide with mixed reactions and a storm caused damage in several towns. Omaha reports include firearm accidents, a mail carrier appointment, and local editor additions. Prostitution charges tied to Blair and forgery allegations involving Senator Noyes surface in Plattsmouth Herald reporting. A Walters, Mrs Clare, and a man wounded in a slaughterhouse knife incident are also noted.
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Omaha
Sitiati Goya
Frank E. Wellman
York Tribune
Union Pacific Railway
Ogden
T. H. Tibbles
Nebraska
W. J. Cuddy
Cuddy
Maggie Mobley
Blair
Atrol
Temperance excursion tragedy and cattle shipment article
A Lincoln to Milford temperance trip ends with a accidental shooting injuring a young woman. A ball at Milliard leads to a fatal duel after Lyon shoots Mitch ell. The piece also reviews the surge of cattle shipments from Texas to Chicago by rail, praising railroad firms and the improving system for speed and economy.
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Lincoln
Milford
Nebraska
Ihs
American Brochman
Texas
Southwest
Chicago
Alton
Burlington
Rock Island
Grant Men Falling Into Line for Hancock
Across the nation veterans including the Grant Club of St. Louis shift support from Gen. Grant to Gen. Hancock. The club says Grant, once the greatest soldier, failed in Chicago and veterans will back Hancock as the standard bearer.
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Omeabs Herald
St. Louis
Grant
Union
Hancock
Grant Club
Chicago
Fruitiess Stroke for Liberty in Bold Headlines
A man sawing wood in a backyard speaks of patriotism and conflict with Indians. He vows action saying there is no use waiting while Indians are slaughtered, while his wife admonishes him that fighting is impractical and dangerous. The dialogue ends with him returning to the wood pile.
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John
Juin
Surratt Counsel Endorses Slancock Nomination
Mrs Surratts lawyer Jobo T Clampett calls Slancock the best possible pick for the convention. He recalls Krishna’s role and notes Hancock did not attend the full trial but later entered the penitentiary and said he carried out the death sentence, a painful duty for a soldier.
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Jobo T Clampett
Surratt
Slancock
Mr. Clampett
Krishna
Hancock
Personal Characteristics of the Wife of the Democratic Candidate
A feature profiles Mrs Hancock wife of the general leans on her beauty and hostess skills. She values home life over public duties and fears losing domestic peace if her husband pursues the presidency. Her charm lies in making people feel uniquely attended to and managing grand social hospitality. The piece contrasts her with the general and notes her support of home life.
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New York
Raphia
Hopcock
Iva Eee
Far West
Hancock
White House
White Fa
Eves
Moss
Uncle’s Draft Causes Shock in Paris Study Tale
In a village tale the uncle visits Alfred in Paris to see his legal studies and code notes. The nephew learns the uncle’s draft for 2000 francs was dated five months earlier, hidden between code leaves, prompting disbelief amid lessons on law and debt. Colorado Springs figures appear as stray data in the text.
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Alfred
Paris
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Nemaha
Mr.oyes
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