Sidney voters choose new leaders in split county race
On election day in Sidney Forty-ninth district ballot results show J. Gasmann winning intuitive seat with 264 votes to 50 for Tr. Calhoun. Governor Don Webster leads with 163 votes, while Albious Nance runs neck and neck with 163 as well. outcome may impact Sidney's representation.
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Calhoun
Don
W. I Webster
Nowince
Albious Nance
Sidney election yields crushing defeat for monopoly candidate
In Sidney a hard fought campaign ended with a sweeping result against the monopoly ticket for County Commissioner. Geo H Jewett and Gisinusa lead Republicans from the west. Simpson carries a decisive but smaller margin. Local contest notes hint at further analysis after official results.
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Rochford Mining District Disputed Over County Location
The Rochford District in the Black Hills stirs conflict as miners argue whether to file claims in Lawrence or Pennington counties. A Lawrence survey mislocated Rochford, then Pennington engineers corrected the position, placing Rochford in Pennington after three solar observations. The remote area prospers with a rush of miners heading toward Rapid City.
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Robert Me Mick
Rapid City
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Tue Tetzonari
Pennington County
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Rockville
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Foreign observer lauds US ties as England faces farming woes
An appreciative foreigner praises the United States and predicts strong Anglo American ties while noting troubles in England. Reports warn of reduced textile output in Lancashire and Cheshire, and Kent and Sussex agricultural strikes threaten winter food security amid rising farm hunger and wage concerns.
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Nebraska Highlights From State News Fragments
Nebraska items report a fatal stabbing in Grand Island and a murder case in Kearney County. Other notes mention barbed wire manufacture in Fremont, prairie fire losses in Colfax, liquor work in Nebraska City, land sales near Loup City, cattle losses on Shell Creek, and tax receipts in Seward. Additional items reference county bond actions, jail assaults, railway bond votes, Bloomington land office activity, Cheyenne siege aftermath, a Lincoln trial verdict, and a Kearney City bank shooting incident.
Republicans claim statewide gains in late returns
The article notes a Republican working majority in Nebraska and gains in various districts. It cites high Republican margins in Pennsylvania and strong statewide leads, with projections of a Republican governor and a large legislative majority, plus anticipated two to three new Congress seats for Republicans.
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Congress
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Indians and legends thread through quirky old clippings
A mix of 19th century notes on Medoc removal to Indian Territory and odd local anecdotes. A Georgia fisherman recounts a massive 77 pound turtle caught by a man using a perch hook while a bootblack on Jefferson Avenue explains a Pontiac Elm legend. A Nebraska City minister ends a Sunday sermon with a quip about quarters and leaving the church.
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Bloody Run
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Brown's Pills and Tonics Promised Cures For Many Ailments
An old advertisement extols Brown's family medicines claiming cures for headaches bilious attacks colds coughs and consumption and touts Annica Liniment for human and animal use. It also offers a free potent remedy recipe by mail from W W Sherar Rochester New York and notes a wine and cigar shop at Clatosh's in Rose Street.
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