National ticket slate and political shifts in Lincoln county
The piece lists National and Congressional ticket lines with names for president and party electors, governor and other state offices, and notes notable nominations. It reports on Kansas City convention reactions, predictions about Bryan, and North Platte Tribune commentary on M. C. Harrington’s Kansas City visit and Populist fold into Democratic leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte
M. C. Harrington
Kansas City
Towne
Poynter Re-nominated by Acclamation at Lincoln Convention
Lincoln fusion state convention re-nominated Governor Poynter by acclamation and endorsed his administration. Democrats gain one ticket slot with W. D. Oldham as attorney general. Silver Republicans nominate E A Gilbert for lieutenant governor. Rest of tickets go to Populists. Robert Oberfeldt of this city elected as Democratic presidential elector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Poynter
W. D. Oldham
E. A. Gilbert
Robert Oberfeldst
Thin City
Ss. Democratic
Slo
Committee On
Democratic Platform Pushes Silver Policy At 1900 Convention
The St Louis Globe Democrat notes that the Kansas City convention endorses the Chicago 1896 platform and calls for immediate free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. It warns such policy could split the party, drive voters to third parties or Republicans, and weaken Democrats in 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Chicago Tribune
William Jennings Bryan
St. Louis Globe Democrat
United States
Chicago
Charleston
Creighton to Notify Bryan of Democratic Nomination
John A. Creighton, Omaha to Lincoln, will inform Bryan of his Democratic nomination for president. The piece argues Bryan preys on public prejudice, portrays him as indifferent to the poor, and claims his policies would worsen poverty if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island Journal
John A. Creighton
Nebraska
Omaha
Lincoln
Bryan
Barber Law Declared Unconstitutional By County Judge
County judge in Auburn voids barber licensing law urged by barbering professionals and the state examiners, noting high fees. Law may face higher judicial review before fees end. Burlington to start Northport stockyards to aid northern stockmen, plan to enclose river portion for running water. Judge Grimes praised for effectiveness despite perceived officiousness. Kimball County Stock association ends after loss of interest and $5 wolf bounty payouts, totaling $85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
State Board of Examiners
Alliance Times
The
Burlington
Northport
Angora
Bayard
Alliance
Kimball County Stock Association
H. G. Hall Promotes Finest Home Photography
H. G. Hall, the home photographer, advertises top quality portraits and house photography with a focus on superior craftsmanship and satisfaction for clients in the local area.
Cape Nome letters reveal harsh winter prospects for gold
Frank Moore writes from Nome City Alaska on June 10 1900 to his sister describing a brutal winter of 48 below and a busy prospect season. He notes four days of work yielding 14 ounces and a largest nugget worth 360, beach and creeks yielding pay dirt, harsh conditions, wrecks and drownings, high prices for beef and lumber, and plans to sell or further prospect his claims.
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Frank Ooe
Alaska
D. A. Barnhart
Cape Nome
el Dorado
United States
Nome City
Tobkok
Minnie
Ed Jensen
Dawson
Jessen
FB Moore
Saving an Old Painting by Transferring to New Canvas
A New Orleans Times-Democrat report describes an expert Belgian restorer who saved a decayed early Italian painting. He glued Manila paper to the front, stripped away rotted canvas, glued a fish glue foundation, and stretched a fresh canvas, then removed the paper and cleaned the surface until the painting looked nearly new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garret
Belgium
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Kansas Blizzard Described In Vivid Eyewitness Tale
A New York Tribune account recalls a severe Kansas blizzard. The native describes the storm’s quiet onset, rising wind, and freezing cold that misleads travelers. Farmers rely on signals, yet many are lost for miles. One man crawled into a cyclone cellar to survive as snow buried the entrance until thaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
New York Tribune
Yellow jaundice cured by Electric Bitters
M A Hogarty of Lexington Kentucky suffered from yellow jaundice with skin and eye yellowing and severe symptoms. After doctors failed he used Electric Bitters and reports complete cure after two bottles. Trial proves its effectiveness for stomach liver and kidney troubles. Sold by W F Bassett, 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Hogarty
Lexington
W. F. Bassett Druggist
Epidemic of Diarrhea Reported in Coconut Grove
Mr AD Sanders from Coconut Grove Florida reports a diarrhea epidemic there. He suffered a severe attack and was cured after four doses of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He recommends it to others who say it is the best medicine they ever used. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AD Sanders
Coconut Grove
Fia
Chamberlain
Free of Charge Offer for Boschee's German Syrup
Adult sufferers from cold chest bronchitis throat or lung trouble may obtain a free sample bottle of Boschee's German Syrup from D J Scanlon. Each person receives one bottle and parents must order for children. The syrup is touted as a universal lung remedy endorsed by physicians and widely distributed for twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Scanlon
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the Telegraph
Sidnay Telegraph
Pearles Ponlard
Sidney
New
Chas. Callanan
Fred A. Gapen
National
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
John S. Nesbit
Burt
A.B. Windham
Cass
Royse
Custer
J. L. Jacobson
Douglas
J. J. Nemed
Ffl
Langer
Saline
I. W Flague
Buffalo
P Davidson
Johnson
Chas. Weston
Sheridan
WM Steuffer
Prank
N. Prout
Gauge
Com. Public Lands and Buildings G CO
Folemer
Thayer
Wow Fowler
Washington
Congressional
Congress
Klinkaid
O'Neil
Wan. Neville
Broken Bow
J. R. van Boskirk
Mr. van Boskirk
Western Nebraska Stock Association
Lincoln County
Robert Graham
This County
J. G.beeler
China
Pekin
Grimes
H. G. Hall
Frank Moore
New-York Weekly Tribune
Atlantic
Pacific
Tribune
Telegraph
New York
Tri-Weekly Tribune
Daily Tribune
M. H. Tobin
Prop
Schlitz Beer
Palace Livery Barn
M. E. Washburn
J. Free Dawson
Rose Street
Sidney, Neb
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