Republicans sweep to victory in state and nation
The piece notes Republican gains in Montana and nationally with a strong joint ballot majority. It claims Republicans secured control, defeating fusionists and populists, and cites shifts from Bryan era to Republican dominance while predicting slow recovery for Democrats.
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Hoe
United States
Wark Hanna
Nebraska
Bryan
Mark
Holcomb
Wickinley
Pasion
Prohibitionist jokes and Nebraska election chatter
Walt Macon relays a joke about prohibition candidate D L Whitney and claimed losses in Douglas County citing Mark Hanna and corkscrews. D Clem Deaver comments on Nebraska voters rebuking reformers, Populist growth, and fusion loss, noting 26 000 Republican votes and party principle adherence.
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D. L. Whitney
Prohibition
Douglas ‘County
Thes
Mark Hanna
Wooley
Mr. Wooley
D. Clem Deaver
Nebraska
Jason
Nebraska Populists Criticize Fusion Tactics After Defeat
The passage accuses fusionists of disfranchising mid-road voters and branding them as mid-road to sway ballots. It condemns Governor Poynter and his administration as vacillating and disgraceful, calling for a principled regrouping to reestablish the party in Nebraska.
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Poynter
Nebraska
Evans thanks Cheyenne County for endorsement
John E. Evans of North Platte Neb thanks Cheyenne County for the late election endorsement. He notes the large Republican majority reflects party principles, not his alone, and pledges to serve the people and party to the best of his ability. Dated Nov 10 1900.
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North Platte, Neb
Sipxney Talhura Phy
Cheyenne County
John E. Evans
Mule Baptism Mishap at Bandy Bottom Revival
A baptismal scene in Billville ends with an elderly colored woman being dunked in a creek by a mule. After the mule upends the buggy, the parson offers a second baptism but she resists saying she won’t go in the water again. She quips about the mule having baptized her twice.
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Billville
Atlanta Constitution
Curious Wood Carving in Salem's East India Hall
In Salem Massachusetts the East India Marine hall houses the Essex Institute and the East India Marine Society. A notable piece is a wood carving two hemispheres in diameter with heaven on one side and hell on the other, containing 110 full length figures attributed to a fourteenth century Indian monk.
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Salem
Masu
East India Marine Hall
Eesex Institute
East India Marine Society
The
Marine Society
Heaven
Hell
Heir Blame: Lawyer Breaks Will Over Estate Fractions
Baltimore American recounts Swart Alex who fled to a lawyer instead of calculating fractions in his father’s will. The father left John one third, Alex one fifth, James one half and Thomas one fourth of the estate. The tale ends as Alex seeks legal help to resolve the division.
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Alex
John
James
Thomas
Baltimore American
Mr. Leeds
Stephen Crane
Crane
Philadelphia
Idle Boy with Celtic Wit Refuses Whippings
A tale from Harper's Young People about a clever idle boy aboard a man of war. The boatswain threatens him from the maintop, offering twelve lashes, but the youth replies offering two dozen as a counter.
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Rashcal
Deep Water Conference Tossed Between Imitations
A brief parable from the Chicago Tribune features a lying fish and a whale debating endurance under water and air. The narrator cautions children that those who dwell in water should not pretend to be something they are not.
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Deep Water Conference
Chicago Tribune
Alena
California
Oregon
Union Pacific
Absentmindedness Costs Customer in Sanapolis Press
A humorous exchange highlights a clerical error as a man recalls losing a key customer after addressing a letter to “John Whenry Lloyd.” The Sanapolis Press notes the misaddressed mail as a cautionary image of business lapses.
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Jean
Hin
John Whenry Lloyd
Sanapolis Press
The Eminent Kidney and Bladder Specialist
A promotional notice touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary troubles. It claims widespread danger from Brights Disease and kidney trouble, urging readers to mail for a sample bottle and a booklet from Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Hard Working Senators Face Heavy Daily Mail Demands
The piece notes the immense workload of congressmen with pensions, army promotions, and post office queries, plus long sessions and committee meetings. It contrasts this with scarce time for library reading rooms and reveals how aides handle much of the demand. In addition Crane incident shows a writer’s modest visit turning into a bemused misidentification.
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Washington
Senate
Congressional Library
Guardian seeks sale of minor’s land in Cheyenne County
In Cheyenne county Nebraska a guardianship hearing proceeds for Mary Messerly guardian of John Borden to obtain a license to sell the southeast quarter of section 12 township 14 north range 44 west to fund clothing and education or investment for higher returns. Eligible interested parties are ordered to appear in North Platte on December 19th to show cause why license should not be granted. Notice of hearing will be published to all kin and interested persons. Dated October 16, 1900.
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John Ss. Borden
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Burton
North Platte
Worlock A. m
Atta Peulttore
Vilaxlus
Neat
Otober
Mu Gentz
Tax Sale Notice for Cheyenne County Nebraska Land
Notice to Eb. Reamine and heirs that land in Cheyenne County Nebraska described as the northwest quarter of section two township range is offered at tax sale for sixteen dollars and sixty five cents. Taxes paid on November 7 1908 and February 25 1909 plus January 1 1910 were credited. Redemption period ends February 3.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
William E.ehall
Alfred
T Hholmes
James By Wood
Lodgepole
Nets
Ruscry
Harrib. Register
R. Jones
CaerErEe County
Jana
A.A. Ricker
Jon. B. Jones
Notice of Unclaimed Animal Claim
Stranger trespass report describes a three year old unbroken black mare with white hind feet found at an unknown place. No brands observed. Claim must prove ownership and cover all expenses with prior sufficient documentation. Avaus?1 Bora, &5 Sidney. Neb.
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Bora
Sidney
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Elizabeth Fox
Creditors of Elizabeth Fox deceased must present claims for examination and allowance before the County Judge of Cheyenne county Nebraska on April 2 1901. Six months to file claims from October 22 1900 and one year for the administrator to settle. Notice to be published in Slaney Telegraph for four weeks before April 7.
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Elizabeth Fox
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Slaney Telegraph
OU Sandeis
Notice of land claim and proof hearing in Sidney Nebraska
Land Office Sidney Nebraska issues notice that settler Niele C. Petterson Ht 405 intends to prove up his claim by residence and cultivation. Proof will be made before the register December 8 1000. Witnesses Edwen S Hougen John A Strandberg Anton Benisch Gust Erickson all of Sextorp Nebraska and Kosiay D Hann, Register.
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Neb
Net
Niele C. Petterson
R. Rw
Edwen S.hougen
Potter
John A. Strandberg
Anton Benisch
Gust Erickson
Sextorp
Kosiay
Hann
Register
Fred J. Harr
T. C
Charles F. Ramsdeil
Oteo Porso
Higgins
Gustave Wellner
Bidmey
William Morrow
Weight of Women's Brains Compared to Men's
An article notes average brain weights from Boyd figures, with men at about 46.9 ounces and women at 41.9 ounces, giving men a 12 percent advantage. It cites 102 men and 113 women in a height range and mentions 21 very short men and 135 short women.
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Boyd
Gures
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