Nebraska Delegation Pursues Representation on Agricultural Commission
Washington correspondence notes Nebraska aims to secure a seat on the agricultural commission to be appointed by the secretary of state, part of plans to expand influence in Melbourne, Australia. Senator Paddock reports on bills about extra time for settlers to prove up and cash indemnity to Nebraska under swamp and overflowed lands, plus Utah admission petitions reflecting Nebraska positions on Mormon questions. Lyman J. Terry seeks civil service appointment backing.
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Washington
Omaha
Manderson
Agricultural Commission
Melbourne
Australia
Pacific
Paddock Seeural
Public Lands
Lyman J. Terry
Hastings, Neb
Utah
Utah Commission
Hastings
Missouri Pacific
Limita
F Street
Church Howe
Board of Public Lands and Buildings
Norfolk Insane Asylum
D. B. Howard
J. J. O'Neill
Burlington & Missouri
Nebraska Uity
Bnet
Nebraska City
Hebron
Neighborins Cies
Beatrice Board of Trade
Kretsmsver
Chuirman
Mt. Vernon
Cgiav Oxlesby
Jus
New Wesleyan University
Crombton
Lincoln
Warren
Paddock
West
Oshland
Jane
Steadman
Harford
Conn
Oakland
Lyons
Ias
Hanld
Ord
Neb
New York
Thayer County
Mebron
D. M. King
Falls City
Atchinson County
Kansas
Logan
Reaves
Seara
American Preas Asociation of
Aurora
Lizzie Fisher
O. N. Unthank
Arlington
Swift & Co
South Omaha
Settlement in Colton wreck claims fully paid
Settlement agent Manchester of Union Pacific returns from Sidney after settling with passengers who lost effects in the Colton wreck. All claims presented were paid in full, totaling about 5,000. Most claimants received fair compensation. one survivor mourned photographs, and a 70 gold coin loss was verified by melted coins. A Hebrew gentleman’s gold watch and diamonds were recovered with the claim.
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Manchester
Union Pacific
Sidney
Colton
Lyon
Couract
Joel
Omaha Herald
Washington Birthday Observed by Peru Normal School Scholars
The 156th anniversary of Washington’s birthday was observed by students at the Peru State Normal School with exercises, recitations, toasts, and patriotic songs. The event included old news items read aloud prior to the program.
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Washington
Etate Normal
Peru
Ethcs
Prcs
Grey Silver Mining Company
Riverton
Franklin County
Neb
Ostate
Bear Mountain
Arkanass
Catherine Frederick
Lincoln
Seem
Richardson County
Richardgom
Peter
Margaret
Itial
Supreme Court
Charles Weavar
Arlington
Merchants of Ainsworth report improved trade and growth
The article notes better trade in Ainsworth and expectations of rapid growth. Citizens anticipate B M railroad extension enabling easier travel within a year. It also mentions various regional notices including erasures of fraud, school funds, and county matters.
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Ainsworth
Ogallalu Reflector
H. C. Bleasdale
Grand Island Independent
Indiana
Holt County
Hoosier State
Arrest of Mexican Postmaster Triggers Major Suspicions
El Paso special reports the arrest of Junia N. Fleury, postmaster of Paso Del Norte, Mexico, on mail robbery and smuggling charges. The investigation widens to Albert Kahn of Kahn Bros. and the City of London firm, with Albert and Felix Kahn and Felix Brumselsweig named as principals.
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el Paso
Tex
Junia N. Fleury
Paso del Norte
Mexico
Albert Kahn
Kahn Bros
City of London
Albert
Felix
Brotherhood Still Firm in Strike and Shuttle to Win
Across Clinton and Hamburg reports show union brothers maintaining resolve as rail strikes affect crossings and yards. At East Clinton a Burlington train collided with a Milwaukee mail and express car injuring eighteen crew and workers. Officials discuss hiring freezes, potential compromises, and neutrality amid disrupted traffic and work stoppages.
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Clinton
Milwaukee Road
East Clinton
Burlington & Quincy
Milwaukee Mail
Pana
Fulton
Taucaster
Alton
Pearce
Auram
Chapin
Chienzo
Seezer
Felton
Welhelm
Two Island
Ronte Nzent
American Express Company
YT Morrison
Mursunkee
Thomas Creor
Af Menala
Chucago
Western Avenue
Taolock
Round House
Polk Street
Yar
Arthur
Claes Arthur
Timnd Maater Sarzent
Burlington
Hamburg
Kansas City, St Joe
Jud Painter
Strickers
Washington Postmaster General Tends to Short Terms
The piece notes a pattern of brief tenures among postmasters general in the late 1800s with an average around one year. It cites ex-Postmaster Tyner and records four predecessors before Cleveland and hints at Dickinson’s possible resignation due to strain amid political pressure and campaign dynamics.
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Washington
Tyner
Cleveland
James
Howe
Gresham
Hatton
Vilas' Tonn
Dickinson Jong
Dickinson
Contres
Mt Vernon Weather, Shortages After Disaster
Mt Vernon dispatch reports extreme cold with zero temperatures in the past day and no relief in sight. Supplies expected for the disaster have not arrived, a memorial service for victims is postponed indefinitely, and economic activity is slowly resuming amid a surge in counterfeit money circulation.
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Mt. Vernon
Jinyo
General Manager urges old hands to return to service
Chicago dispatch reports General Manager Stone sent a long letter to division superintendents urging competent sober old employees to return to work. He says the company cannot yield on key wage and wage-related demands and favors persuasion to end the strike amid interunion tensions and disputed routes.
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Tols Anxione
Chicago
Stone
Claes Arthur
Diamormas
United States
Arthur
Burlington
Railway
Mann
Burfington
Views of Mr Powderly on Burlington strike and labor unity
General Master Workman Powderly voices cautious support for keeping hands off the Burlington strike. He warns against Knights of Labor taking men’s jobs and urges unity, condemning past acts of shifting workers between trades as mean. He calls for labor to avoid internal wars to prevent capital from exploiting divisions.
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Arthur
Perkin
Durlingten
Iit
Sais
Ihiamde
Burlington
Perkins
Duasauoh
Powderly
Army of Knights
Almort
Engineers’ Brotherhood
Sargent
Fourteenth Street
Ttrikars
Knights of Labor
Jeter
Thia
Nce
Brotherhood
Knights
Railway
Burlington Austen
Nebraska
McGoule
Neaver
Burlington & Missouri
Philadelphia Dispatch
Associated Presa
Scrapton
Brotherlood
Knights of Gabor
Oman
Knights of Dabor
Brotherhood of Engineer
Charles Wilson
Machinist and Blacksmiths Union
Wabash
Labor
Maine
California
Mnven
Trains Run Delays Reported in TJ and Towson
Train from the west arrived late this morning in TJ after a 6 56 scheduled run, reaching 9 45. An afternoon California-bound train was three hours late, rescheduled from 2% p.m. to later in the day.
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California
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