Nebraska News Roundup From Dixon to Wayne
A wide slice of Nebraska life including a prairie chicken crop in Dixon County, big hay harvest near Hyannis, rust in small grain at Greeley, and a suicide by Fred Miller recently from Colorado at Sutton. Reports cover revival at Talmage, insane asylum transfer of Miss Lanrishzen, mayoral resignation in Nebraska City, irrigation talks with Bryan, washouts inland, Desertions at Fort Crook, outdoor church meetings at Stromsburg, a pontoon bridge prospect at Decatur, streetcar fare protest in South Omaha, and active McKinney and Bryan clubs statewide. Also noted are a boy crushed by a horse near Swedburg, an Omaha saloon keeper eloping, jailer misidentification in Denver, an inter-state reunion planned for Superior with Thurston and Ingalls expected to speak, a drowning near Whitney, Northwestern wreck injuries, and various fires, accidents, indictments, and a Wayne Cooperative Creamery incorporation with capital stock of 3000 dollars.
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Dixon County
Hyannis
Greeley
Fred Miller
Colorado
Sutton
Exeter
Talmage
Evangelist Redding
Misa Lanrishzen
Polk County
Nebraska City
Col. W. F. Copy
North Platte
Hen
Decatur
Missouri
Peorate
South Omaha
McKinney and Bryan
Danny Extaton
Swedeburg
Saunders County
Julin J
Nson
Cmahsman
Denver
Amile
Superior
John M. Thurston
Gen. Ingalls
Jacon Simons
Whitney
Omaha
Patrick Sully
lTomn Cirigtiansen
Chadron
Depot construction boosts jobs in Plattsmouth area
Plattsmouth rushes to finish a new depot with a large labor force, while Ponca Journal notes likely coal prospecting this week. Bear Bankey, 21, was found dead near Cortland from a self inflicted gunshot after a note hinted at unrequited love. The Nelson post office was robbed of about 160 dollars, a gold watch, and blank orders. most money was private funds. The Nebraska State Woman Suffrage convention heads to Long Pine with rail rates half price for delegates, and a fatal accident near Schuyler injures youngster Charlie Bohac. District court in Nemaha adjourns to August 4. The state Sunday school convention meets July 28-30 in Omaha, with 200-300 delegates expected. Open rail rate to the Nebraska State Fair set for Aug 31-Sep 5. An eagle joins Frank Davemont’s menagerie near Battle Creek. Attorneys Powers and Acheson attend on Claude Hoover’s commutation. Supreme Court denies new trial. Union Pacific suits extended 20 days for title cancellations. The county boards seek supreme court guidance on tuition payments for Fremont schools. Firecracker accident claims Frep Barkik of Omaha. Rust plagues Polk county oat fields. corn looks strong for a good harvest.
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Darlington
Plattsmouth
Tur Ponca Journal
Ponca
Bear Bankey
Ziglar Barkey
Cortland
Nelson
Nebraska State Woman Suffrage Association
Long Pine Chautauqua
Lhrve
Charlie Bohac
Joseph Bohac
Schuyler
Union Pacific
Ches
District Court of
Nemaha County
C. R. Letton
Dad” Whittemore
William Knbtle
Lakeside
Nebraska
M. E Church
Omaha
Iowa
Missouri
Frank Davemont
Norfolk News
Battle Creek
Powers and
Acheson
Claude Hoover
Sum Dubois
Supreme Court
Holcomb
Tor Union Pacific
United States
Genera
Colorado
Kansas
Utah
Wyoming
Dan Millen
County Board of Supervisors
Dodge County
Fremont City
Frep Barkik
Polk County
Divided Populists Face Bryan Indorsement Split
Northern and Southern Populists clash over endorsing Bryan and fusion on electors with three factions forming. Kansas and Nebraska delegates sway toward Bryan or electors division while middle-of-the-road leaders push for a distinct Populist ticket or independent candidate. Delegates flock to St Louis amid threats of a party split and potential bolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
St. Louis
Kansas
Nebraska
Jones
Stone
Coxey
Carl Browne
Cyclone Davis
Texas
Taubeneck
Calamity Weller
Iowa
Indorse Kryan
Sewall
Arkansas
Erdis
Wilkins
Calloria
Nebraska Delegation backs Bryan indorsement
The Nebraska delegation led by Senator Allen arrived in St Louis to bolster Bryan. They say the Populist party in Nebraska is solid for Bryan and will endorse him, arguing it is the prudent policy as Bryan embodies silver, income tax, and tariff reforms. Allen says endorsement could boost Bryan at the polls. He notes opposition is loud but inconsequential, and predicts the Populist convention will issue its own platform regardless.
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Byron Reed
Denver
California
People’s Party
Prodiganda Lvarue
Laclede Hotel
George C. [Ackataff
Mary Jones
Chicago
Middle of
Tom Watson
W. A. Clarris
Kansas
Sewall
Harris
Missouri
Rozzelle
Lindell
Bryan
Taubeneck
Bryan Men
Tanbeneck
Massachusetts
St. Louis
Nebraska
United
Allen
McKinley
Simpson Sees Bryan Endorsement Aimed at Salvation
Jerry Simpson of Kansas says at the convention the Populist party must endorse Bryan and vote for silver. He warns against underseeing Bryan and predicts the party would lack a corporal's guard in November if not aligned with him. He believes honest endorsement is the party’s only salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Simpson
St. Louis
Iiryan
Sewall Wll
Bryan
Kansas
Severe floods threaten Crooked River region farms
Heavy rains raise streams in Mo. Crooked River one mile west swells over a mile wide. Farms inundated and bridges carried away. Rabbits displaced from lowlands seek refuge on rail lines and crops. boys catching them as floods worsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpiy
Crooked River
Socialist Laborites Oppose Free Coinage of Silver
In San Francisco on July 21 the California Socialist Labor convention adopted a platform protesting free coinage of silver. It calls such policy class legislation that would aid debtors and argues that free silver would not help laboring men since wage earners are not typically in debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socialist Laborites
San Francisco
California Socialist Labor Convention
Women delegates form in Populist convention at St Louis
In St Louis on July 21 three women delegates are expected to attend the Populist convention. Two will come from New York and one from Pennsylvania. The women’s committee is pressing for a female suffrage plank and counts on the support of these delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
New York
Pennsylvania
Committee of Women
Poor Weather Delays Populists Arrival in St Louis
Rain fell steadily in St Louis on July 21 dampening the arrival of Populists and silverites. Bunting at Sindell head quarters was drenched and leaders remained indoors for shelter as the weather hindered political activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Sindell
Nebraska Populists Back Chicago Nomination by Huge Margin
Senator Allen's resolution endorsing the Chicago nomination passed 699 to 34 with Dech and thirty three others opposed. The article lists delegates chosen to attend the St. Louis convention and names involved in the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Chicago
Mer
Dech
St. Louis
The Nebraskan Populists Convene at Grand Island
The Nebraska Populist state delegate convention met in Grand Island with high attendance. Delegates were organized, roll calls held, and a Bryan endorsement debated. Resolutions backed free silver and unity with reform forces for St Louis. Bryan spoke at Centralia urging coin and self government priorities.
Harrity Declined Second Plica for Vice Presidency
Chicago July 15. Free silver leaders urged Harrity to stand on their platform for the Vice Presidency and nomination. He declined, warning it would be unsafe for them to nominate him. He could have been re elected national chairman if he had chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrity
Chicago
W. F. Barrity
Belated Silver Republicans Conference Reported
Senator Teller has returned to Denver from Manitou after a conference with Senator Duboise of Idaho and Congressman Yartman of Montana on party strategy for the approaching campaign. They postponed further talks until additional silver Republicans arrive and plan to issue a joint statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexvex
Colo
Teller
Denver
Manitou
Duboise
Idaho
Yartman
Montana
Patented copper hardening process recorded in Iowa report
Iowa Patent Office report notes John Miller of Stuart Iowa has a patent for a copper hardening composition and process. The invention aims to produce ductile copper suitable for edge tools while resisting oxidation and verdigris. The notice invites inquiries and provides details on copies, drawings, and patent services beyond Iowa benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
United States
Iowa
Hawkeyeas
Tuomas G
J. Ralph Or7fig
Solicitors of Patents
Live Stock and Produce Markets Quotation Summary
Quotations from New York Chicago St Louis Omaha and other markets detail price ranges for live stock and produce. Market reporters note demand trends, price shifts, and notable movements across cattle hogs and grain futures with regional distinctions and closing quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chiesto
St. Louis
Omaha
Populist State Convention Chooses Temporary Chairman
Arkanness Populista met in Ark July 16 with counties represented. J. M. Pittman of Nevada county was made temporary chairman and urged nomination of a Populist state and national ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ark
J. M. Pittman
Nevada County
Popyw Lgt
Stricken With Paralysis at Vanderbilt Estate
New York report states Cornelius Vanderbilt Sr. has been stricken with paralysis and his family are gathered at his bedside. the condition is reported as serious and the high estate founder’s health is closely watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt Sr
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Joe Edgerton
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Father Snyder
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