Typhoid, fires and fairs mark Nebraska scene
Battle Creek reports typhoid prevalent as Dodge county judges adjourn to November 17. The Shilling drug store in Lincoln burned for a loss of ten thousand dollars. Lancaster county fair showcases the finest corn display while Hastings College opens with over eighty members.
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Battle Creek
Dodge County
Stromaburg
B. Colson
Ben Butterworth
Ohio
Nebraska
Burlington
J. E. Good
Long Pine
Lancaster
Hastings Presbyterian College
Lincoln
Omaha Guards
Lincoln Light Infantry
Judge Letton
Beatrice ‘Savings Bank
Bishop McCabe
Methodist Church
Libby
M Belleyne Piene
Nuckolls County
Nelson
Susan
Peter G. Foale
Pawnee County
George Coon
Falls City
del Shay
Shelby
Shay
Lyons
Pierce County District Court
Knox County
Mt. Vernon
John T. Smith
Fullerton
Commercial Club of
Omaha
Messra Barnes, Furnas and Dinsmore
State Agricultural Society
Ray Coon
Holt County
Lindsay
Thayer County
Holt
District Court
Nhow
Norfolk
Henry Hoetfelker
Webster Township
Dodge
Washington
Dispatch
J. F. Summers
A. Wymore
Mannchunk
A. Opp
Thomas States
Agnew
Lancaster County
Seb
Frank Hanson
Martin Christianson
Argo
Bart County
Neb
Skunk kills chickens and other rural incidentsReported
A series of rural Nebraska incidents are noted including Mrs McGrale boiling a skunk to protect her chickens, and a dozen other events: Dock Stewart killed by a train near Hollenburg after leaving Fairbury. George Stoner injured crossing. a Holton–Argo theft attempt. Green and James fined for trespass. a Pawnee County saloon suit. an unidentified dead man found in a boxcar. injuries to Loup Belden northwest of Hyannis. Max Einstein store robbery in North Platts. garden thefts around Fremont. Argo Starch dispute with Missouri Pacific. N A Craig shot and killed arresting two tramps. chicory crop optimism in North Bend. various bank moves in Beatrice, Filley, Lamar. and sugar beet concerns for farmers.
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Anthony McGrale
Lodge Pole
Dock Stewart
Fairbury
St Joseph
Oakland
First National Bank
Charles Green
Charles James
Mia Peck
Green
Supreme Court
Mra Green
District Court
Pawnee County
Fred Endres
Frank Vickery
Pawnee City
S. F. Beatty
Central City
Lacota Cattle Company
Hyannis
Loup Belden
Monda
Max Einstein
North Platts
Fremont
Dierks
J. J. McAllister
Bill Baldwin
Ed Baldwin
Argo Starch Manufacturing Co
Nebraska City
State Board of Transportation
Missouri Pacific Railway
Carl Morton
Argo
Kansas City
N. A Craig
Table Rock
Falls City
North Bend
Sermon by Talmage Refuses Pulpit Political Stump
Rev T De Witt Talmage in a First Presbyterian sermon rejects turning the pulpit into a campaign platform. He says ministers should follow their calling and that political harangues before November will sway no votes but may numb listeners. He notes a widespread mood of hardship and hopes the Almighty will settle the monetary controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuinaton
T. de Witt Talmage
First Presbyterian Church
United States
Parkhurst Sermon Targets Political Scene
Rev Dr Charles H Parkhurst returned from Europe to Madison Square Presbyterian Church and preached on the political situation. Silver men opposed to his views were present and some left the church in disapproval. Parkhurst warned he would discuss labor by capital in a future sermon and identified William P St John of the Democratic national committee as a church deacon.
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New York
Charles H. Parkhurst
Europe
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
William P. St. John
Democratic National Committee
St. John
Dr. Parkhurst
Sensational Sermon Attacks Labor Leader and Politicians
Rev. Myron W. Reed of Denver delivered a sweeping sermon at Broadway theater on Leadville strike and the labor question. He denounced Terrence Powderly as Hanna’s hire man and warned of Missouri miners in Leadville. He critiqued Dr Hillis and Swing sermons and noted bankers cheered repudiation.
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Denver
Colo
Myron W. Reed
Broadway Theater
Leadville
Terrence W. Powderly
Hillis
Professor Swing
Central Music Hall
Chicago
Mount Holyoke Main Building Destroyed by Fire
Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley Massachusetts suffered a severe blow when the main building burned yesterday afternoon. Loss estimated at over 9.15 million dollars with buildings valued at more than 300 thousand dollars. All 400 students and faculty unharmed. Fire began in the laundry section in the gymnasium wing around 4 00 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Hapsey
Mass
Mount Holyoke
Henderson Arrested for Embezzlement of Lodge Funds
James W. Henderson prominent attorney and official faced arrest at midnight on a charge of embezzling 1500 dollars from Wooded land lodge of Odd Fellows where he served as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odi Fellows
Preacher Bids Farewell Sermon Before Campaign Stamp
Bestell preached his farewell sermon at the Unitarian church in Fairhaven yesterday. He has left the pulpit to canvass the New England states for Bryan and Sewall in the upcoming campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bestell
Unitarian
Fairhaven
New England
Bryan
Sewall
World Letter From Tom Watson Sparks Fusion Critique
Tom Watson writes that the silver forces fail to satisfy the populist base and criticizes the alleged lack of credit for refusing to fuse with Republicans in Texas. The Sept 22 dispatch from New York notes Watson’s complaint over political credit and unity attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tom Watson
The
Watson
Texas
Milliken Nominated for Congress by National Democrats
Bownino Green Kentucky September 29 Ex Congressman C W Milliken of Franklin has been nominated for Congress by the National Democrats of the Third district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bownino Green
C W. Milliken
Franklin
National Democrats of
Wreck at Dundes Park Ends Alba tross Flight Attempt
At Dundes Park Indiana a test flight of the Alba tross aeroplane failed after an east wind gust toppled the frame. Pilot William Paul sustained bruises as the craft crashed into trees, damaging a wing and prompting packing for shipment to Chicago for winter storage. Chanute plans to resume experiments next year in a better location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubana
Dundes Park
Ind
Avery
William Paul
Paul
Chicago
Chanute
Topeka Fall Festival Opens Amid Festive Observance
Topeka Kansas observed Labor Day with a sweeping festival program. A nearly mile long parade led by local fire and police departments featured more than fifty floats. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway showcased fourteen industry representations with shop employees in the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrxa
Kan
Topeka
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company
Governor Drake Calls for Bible Outreach to Iowa Homes
Governor Drake urged ministers at a Dunuque union church meeting to spread the Bible across Iowa. He urged preachers to read the Beatitudes and move congregations toward Christ, adding that politics should not be taught from the pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake
Dunuque
Iowa
American Bible Society
Generals in Town at Dubuque Welcome McKinley Rally
Generals Alger Howard Sigel and Sickles with Corporal Tanner arrived from the West before daylight in Dubuque Iowa and spoke for two hours at Washington park in support of McKinley. The crowd along the line was estimated at no fewer than 10 000 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubougur
Iowa
Alger
Howard
Sigel and Sickles
Corporal Tanner
Washington Park
McKinley
American organist honored by Rome academy
The St. Cecilia Academy in Rome has elected Clarence Eddy of Chicago as an honorary member. William Steinway of New York is the only other American honored similarly. Eddy’s notable triumphs include performances on the Auditorium organ and the grand organ at the World’s Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honore i. Cutcaco
St. Cecelia Academy
Rome
Clarence Eddy
Chicago
William Steinway
New York
Mr. Eddy
Mexican Cotton Mills in Queretaro Close Indefinitely
The Mercurea cotton mills of Queretaro, among the largest in Mexico, have closed for an indefinite period. The shutdown leaves about 1,600 workers unemployed due to overproduction of goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexican Cotton Milla
Queretaro
Mexico
Mercurea Cotton Mills
Bimetallic League and Labor Federation Back Bryan and Watson
At a joint Helena meeting the Bimetallic league and the Labor Federation endorse Bryan and Watson and begin a city canvass to raise funds for free coinage literature distribution in the Eastern doubtful States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and Watson
Helena
Mont
Bimetallic League
Labor Federation of
Bryan
Watson
Buffalo Center School Board Arms for Winter With Cheap Corn
Mason City Iowa Sept 28 The Buffalo Center School Board has passed a resolution to use corn for fuel this winter. Corn at ten cents a bushel is cheaper than coal and would cut roughly half the district fuel bill if prices hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Crry
Iowa
Buffalo Center
Merced Artist Burned to Death in Bed
Sept 28. Fred Barnard, artist of Black and White, died from a bed fire after his bed clothing caught fire while he smoked in Lanyon. The incident is being investigated as an accidental bedroom fire.
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Merced
Lanyon
Fred Barnard
Young couple’s tragedy near Mount Vernon described
Miss Dora Price aged 18 daughter of David Price of Field town RIES became affianced to a young man who killed himself recently. On Saturday afternoon she shot herself to death with a target rifle, following the lover’s death.
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Mount Vernon
Til
Dora
David Price
Field Town
Ries
Solon Released Exile Ends With Havana Clearance
Consul General Lee secures Samuel S. Solon’s release from exile in Havana. Tolon must depart the island by Wednesday, ending the prolonged detention.
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Tolon
Havana
Lee
Samuel S. Solon
Hill Is for Bryan and Long Heated NY Dem Committee Meeting
A New York Democratic State Central Committee session saw debate over Hill backing Bryan and Long amid a heated exchange. The Thacher Maddie matter was considered but not resolved, while Tammany Hall pressed for Hia resignations.
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Long
New York Democratic State Central Committee
Thacher Maddie
Tammany Hall Calla
Hia
Tlea
Hill Speaks as Democrats Tackle Thacher Nomination
Democratic state central committee trains its sights on the Thacher governor nomination after a heated Allen meeting at the Hoffman house. Senator Hill arrives from Albany with a proxy as factions clash over state issues versus national platforms. A five member committee is appointed to notify state ticket nominees and report back after the Brooklyn gold standard convention.
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Dave Hill
Democratic State Central Committee
Hoffman House
Senator Hill
Albany
Hill
John Boyd Thacher
Danforth
John C. Sheehan
Tammany
Thacher
Sheehan
Chicago
Brooklyn
Gold Standard Democrats
Silent split at New York Democratic gold ratification meeting
A Madison Square Garden gathering split between Bryan supporters and bolters, with the gold standard faction in attendance. Roswell Flower, W D Bynum, Charles Fairchild and others spoke as 6000 attendees watched a display of Cleveland and Jefferson imagery amid national anthems and a ship emblem.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Democratic State Committee
Bnny
Bryan
W. J. Bryan
Cleveland
Samuel J.wilden
Messrs
Palmer
Buckner
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
Democratic
Roswell P. Flower
W. D. Bynum
Charles B. Fairchild
E. Anderson
Robert Greer Monroe
Robert E. Wyndman
Syracuse
Flower
Bucknar
Generals Alger Tour Through Kansas Stops
General Russell A. Alger and a party of ex federal generals will enter Kansas by Atchison at 2 AM October 1. They will speak at Atchison at 8 AM then proceed to Topeka for a old soldiers reunion. October 2 they head to Arkansas City for a 8 PM meeting, then return toward the Missouri river.
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Kan
Russell A. Alger
Kansas
Atchison
Opeka
Santa Fe
Arkansas City
Missouri River
An Ohio Town in Hard Luck
Bre ieromanix Ohio September 24 All city prisoners have been resent ed for want of money to pay their keeping The police force has been discharged for the same reason and the city is now without any protection save that of the mayor and the marshal The city has been without a saloon for nine years but last night the city council voted to leave the question of a return to the license system to a vote of the people
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Bre Ieromanix
Dongola Bombarded by Anglo Egyptian Forces
Cairo reports the Aboukla returned to Dongola under Sir Herbert Kitchener and began shelling forts and earthworks. Fire continued until fortifications were dismantled leaving defenses largely useless for any potential dervish reoccupation.
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Cairo
Aboukla
Dongola
Herbert Kitchener
Business Picking Up in New York Markets
New York reports a moderate and distinct improvement across markets. Purchasing of materials keeps prices firm while orders for products rise, exports gain, crops stay large, and wheat climbs 4 1/4 cents for the week amid foreign buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Democratic National Committee repudiates fusion pact in Idaho
Secretary Walsh announces that the Democratic Party rejects the Democrats and Populists state convention agreement replacing Senator Dubois. The national committee asks Idaho Democrats to readmit Dubois allies and welcome Silver Republicans returning to the fold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
East
Walsh
Democratic National Committee
Dubois
United States
Duboin
Democrats of
National Committee
National Democratic Committee
Trade mark and invention patents listed from Des Moines firm
The lows Patent Office reports several patents allowed but not yet issued. L Bolton & Co receive rights for Black Crow soap mark. A W Knee patents a one-piece match safe and cigar tin cutter. G W Aulman patents independent-adjustable supports for clay grinding. M Smith patents a tubing apparatus for deep wells to block water ingress. L Bunker patents a single-piece pipe coupling for home heating. F L Beymer patents a sheet metal stove with enhanced heating and radiant enclosure to improve combustion. Free patent info and drawings available, with 25 cent copies of drawings. Des Moines Sept 22, 1856.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Bolton & Co
Des Moines
A. W. Knee
G. W. Aulman
To & M. Smith
Lake City
L. Bunker
Webster City
F. L. Beymer
Indianola
U.S
Iowa
Tuomas G. & J. Barry Onwin
Live Stock and Produce Markets From Major Cities
Omaha reports market quotations for live stock and produce with prices from New York Chicago St Louis and Lisle summarized for investors and traders. The note outlines bid ask ranges and daily shifts in cattle hogs and grain values across the regional exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Omaha
Lisewhere
Bryan's Tour of Kansas Leaves for Chicago Negotiations
Bryan campaign aides J. Mack Love and State Senator Dillard depart Tormxa for Chicago to confer with National Chairman Jones and Committeeman Johnson regarding William J. Bryan's Kansas tour. Also note McGill University rejects further U S money for fees while checks may be discounted.
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Bryan
Kansas
Tormxa
Kan
J. Mack Love
Democratic State Committee
Dillard
Fort Scott
Chicago
Jonesl
J. G. Johnson
William J. Bryan
United States
Monrman
McGill University
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Myrea Reid
Dea
Myeron Reeds
Rees
Mont Holyoke Seminary
V Watson
Darius Green
Adain
Octave Chanute
Albatrosa
Labor Usay
Nota
Palmer and
Enchaser
Madison
Forte
Den
Lows Patent Office Report
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Esas Cy
South Omaha
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Springera
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