Republican State Convention Delegates and Electors Nominated
The Republican State Convention is called for Lincoln on May 2 at 2:00 p.m. to select four delegates and four alternates to the national convention in Philadelphia on June 19, 1900, and to nominate eight presidential electors and state officials. Representation is based on one delegate at large plus one for every 100 votes or major fraction for Hon. B. M. Reese in the 1898 election. A county-by-county apportionment is listed, proxies not recommended, and party officers will be chosen.
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Lincoln
Philadelphia
B. M. Reese
Adams
Johnson
Kearney
Keith
Kimball
Knox
As . & Pawnee
Perkins
Dawson
Dixon
Ws . Saunders
Scotts Bluff
Seward
Sheridan Sherman Ee
Stanton
Thayer
Thomas
Thurston
Valley
Washington
Wayne
Webster
Wheeler
York
J.T. Mallaliru
Orlando Tefft
Political Calendar With State and National Conventions
Democratic state convention set for Lincoln on March 19. Populist and Republican state conventions in Lincoln on varying dates. Straight populist national convention in Cincinnati May 9 with fusion populists in Sioux Falls same day. Republican national convention in Philadelphia June 19. Democratic national convention in Kansas City July 4.
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Lincoln
Cincinnati
Sioux Falls
Philadelphia
Kanana City
Largest dividend in history paid by Standard Oil
The Standard Oil Company paid stockholders a record dividend of 20 million dollars on Thursday. The United States offered mediation to Africa peace talks, but the English government rejected intervention in South African affairs. M C Harrington of North Platte denies plans to seek office this fall, despite earlier rumors of ambitions to challenge Congressman Neville.
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Ita
Standard Oil Company
United States
Africa
M. C. Harrington
North Platte
Neville
Practical common sense in public and private affairs
The piece argues that theories, while useful, must prove themselves in real practice. It warns that rigid iron-clad rules fail under emergencies and that adaptability and extemporaneous decision making are essential for successful business and governance.
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York Times
Public land laws not to be changed this session
The House Committee on Public Lands reports that no changes to public land laws will be considered this session. A resolution directs all bills aimed at ceding public domain to states or general grazing land leasing to be laid on the table to expedite other business.
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Congress
House
Committee
States
Congressman Neville Pushes Public Building Plan in Kearney
North Platte Tribune notes Congressman Neville pursues a $75,000 public building project for Kearney alongside a bill to raise fourth class postmasters’ salaries. The paper suggests both measures unlikely to pass, contrasting Neville with Omer Kern who reportedly obtained a ten acre graveyard for Sidney in six years.
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North Platte Tribune
Neville
Kearney
Omer M. Kern
Sidney
Denver Debates Fate of Mountain and Plain Festival Directors
Denver residents protest the plan to abandon this year’s Mountain and Plain Festival. The annual event, expanding each year, drew significant Colorado advertising and regional attention, and opponents say discontinuing it would be a loss to the state’s profile.
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Denver
Mountain and Plain
Colorado
Supreme court victory cited in libel case and big railroad contracts
The text notes the supreme court affirming a $4000 libel judgment victory for the World Herald against the Bee, remarking its significance to Mr. Rosewater. It also reports Union Pacific awarding Omaha contracts totaling $3,000,000 for improvements, including a one mile tunnel through granite under Sherman Hill in Wyoming, requiring many workers over years.
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Kearney Hub
Supreme Court
World Herald
The
Bee
Rosewater
Union Pacific
Omaha
Sherman Hill
Wyoming
Nebraska Congressman Burkett Attacks Fraud in South Voting
Nebraska congressman Burkett on the House floor criticizes southern election frauds and Democratic meddling with ballots. He accuses Democrats of crocodile tears for Porto Ricans while blocking relief votes, asserting Nebraskans align with Democrats and populists under one party.
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Nebraska
House
Burkett
Elections Committee
Alabama
South
Hay Lotts
Mason-Dixon Line
Clarke recalls founding a Pony Express in the Hills
In reminiscences from Western Nebraska, Mr Clarke recounts creating a private pony express to serve the Black Hills region after the post office refused service. He describes routes, 10 cent envelopes, and heavy costs including $125 per ton hay and 12 cents per pound corn, lasting about a year before government mail routes began.
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Black Hills
Clarke
Post Office Department
Mr. Clarke
Hilla
What Your Face Worth and Liver Trouble Signs
A health ad notes signs of liver trouble such as a sallow complexion patches and blotches on the skin and presents Dr. King's New Life Pills as a remedy. The copy claims the pills give clear skin rosy cheeks and rich complexion and mentions a price of 25 cents at W. F. Bassett's drug store.
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Dr. King
W. F. Bassett
Nebraska moves to aid Mrs Stotsenburg widow of hero
A special correspondent reports a Nebraska effort to raise a popular subscription for Mrs. John E. Stotsenburg widow of a hero who died at the head of his troops. Her health is poor and she has young children. A pension bill in the Senate may be aiming to block the House proposal, prompting political contention.
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Telegraph
Washington, D. C
Nebraska
John E. Stotsenburg
Washington
Stotsenburg
Lawton
Home Cure for Contagious Blood Poison Exposed
Opinionated note criticizes doctors for treating blood poison with mercury and potash claiming the remedies worsen the condition and harm patients. It argues victims would fare better without such treatments and urges alternative approaches.
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Neb
Cuas. Callahan
Fred A. Gapen
Political Calendar
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L. HA. Hale
Geo. Degraw
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Popular Fund
Pony Express
World Almanaca
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Lippines
International Peace Press
Great Trusts
Souis el
Edgar Stanton Macing
U.S. Navy
the Standard American Annual
the World
Pulliser Bldg
New York
Kansas
Bettie
Gaely
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Ozmanlis
Lesa v
Sieht
Lou
Wao
Home Cure
H. L. Myers
Mulberry St
Newark
N. J
Eta
Swifts
Swift Specific Co
Tri-Weekly Tribune
Daily Tribune
Tribune
M. H. Tobin
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Palace Livery Barn
M. E. Washburn
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