Statewide Races Shaped by Delegates and Railroad Ties
The Nebraska state scene shows J. Mickey emerging as governor after twelve ballots amid competing rail line influences. Dinsmore and Robertson blocs falter, while North Platte factions pivot to Mickey as fusion papers attack him as railroad tied. The State Journal notes lingering railroad favoritism despite the crowd at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Mickey
Fusion
Nebraska
J. B. Dinsmore
Rosewater
South Platte
North Platte
Robertson
Norfolk
Mickey, Jessen
Black
Pan Jessen
Hickey
Mickey
Dinamore
W. H. Thompson
Thompson
Burlington
Elkhorn
Union Pacific
State Journal
Fusionists Face Poor Showing Versus Republicans in Nebraska
The article contrasts the fusionists’ plea for public support with the Republicans’ strong showing and the last fusion administration’s weak performance. It notes a two year saving in expenses by the Republican administration and questions fusion claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Fusionists blamed for state finances and mismanagement
The piece accuses the fusionists of inflated estimates and historic overspending. It argues they wasted funds, hired favorites, and allowed public plunder, risking state credit and compromising institutional care for inmates. The text warns that returning them to power would repeat fiscal and administrative ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Institutiona
Fusionists Offer Trade Off for Votes in Nebraska Races
A Nebraska political item claims fusionists approached Republicans in the Third and Fourth districts offering votes for fusion congressmen in exchange for Republican support. The piece argues the state ticket is hopelessly beaten, and predicts a solid Republican delegation to Congress with about a 12,000 vote state margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Congress
State Institutions Repaired From Decay, Costs Cut
The piece details improved condition of state facilities after a prior period of neglect. Republicans inherited dilapidated buildings with plastering off and dirty interiors and furniture left ruined. They promptly repaired damages and reduced maintenance costs by substantial margins compared with legislative estimates and prior administration requests.
Dolliver Talks on the National Republican Idea in Chicago
Senator J. P. Dolliver of Iowa addressed delegates at the thirteenth annual National Republican League convention in Chicago. He presented the "Jawa idea" as a Republican and American concept, optimistic about trusts. He asserted competition law would dissolve unworthy trusts and protect national interests.
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J. P. Dolliver
Iowa
Chicago
National Republican League
Dolliver
Bridgeport Notes Record Busy Week In Alliance Races
Bridgeport residents and travelers filled the week with trips to Alliance races and Omaha markets. Local merchants expanded with new lines in hardware and millinery, while town crews began sugar beet loading and building projects.
Riverside Notes On Local Visits And Illness
Pat Rowlan was on the sick list Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnson visited on the south side last week. Chas. Tolle visited Asa Rems burg's place one day last week. Mrs. L. M. Meyer visited her parents on the North Side Saturday. Ed Smith of Irving hunted cattle nearby last Friday. Mrs. P. Rowlan and children with a cousin are visiting friends and relatives at Alliante.
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T. C. Boyer
Redington
Wim Lisco
Alliance
R. V. Brown
Bob Walsh
Irving
Frank Irving
Fred Smith
Jesse Mount
Andy Hanson
L. R. North
Omaha
F. Barden
Fred Lamore
Judge Beasley
Garfield McCoy
Remsburg Ranch
Jack Hilton
Gering
Sidney
Ed North
C. Haxby
Ishmael & Zimmerman
John Cartwright
W. H Robuta
Angora
Geo. Hume
John Hill
Bayard
Clyde Lowe
W. H. Willis
Essig Hardware
Frank Smith
Crawford Robison
Miller & Gaines
James Finn
Essig
G. J. Hunt
Hunt
Bessie Toman
J. T. White
Haxby
Essie Dugger
Arthur North
Ray Walford
Essie Stephens
Laing
Misa Covall
Mary Leiner
Edna Palmer
Waitman
Miss Jacobs
Pearl Scherer
Eveyin Elter
Lyman Boyer
V. P. Frye
Gaines & Miller
J. Johnson
Chas. Tolle
Asa Remsburg
L. M. Meyer
Ed Smith
P. Rowlan
Alliante
Pat Rowlan
Sand Hills
Frank Elsass
M. C. Ranch
Marie Johnson
Bridgeport
Geo. Beerline
Local notes from Sidney area on cattle trade and farming
Martin Cape visited Sidney Monday. Milton Ahrens bought cattle here last week. Milo Webster sold steers to Ahrena for 26 dollars each. Will Morrow and Otto Perso delivered wheat last week. Tom Freeman sold a car of wheat to Emil Andreen last week. A hall dance Saturday night drew social and financial success. Martin Cape’s dog was shot by kicked boys. Newton Foater from Higgins sought help to dig spuds. Albert Morrow left Senate restaurant to cook on Planet ranch near Dalton. Walter Reinmuth reports premier potatoes with about 2000 bushels expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Ahrens
Milo Webster
Ahrena
Will Morrow
Otto Perso
Tom Freeman
Emil Andreen
Martin Cape
Newton Foater
Higgins
Albert Morrow
Senate
Sidney
Planet
Dalton
Walter Reinmuth
Midnight in Chinatown Comes to Opera House October 13
The comedy melodrama has dominated the eastern territory for three seasons and will play at the Opera House Monday October 13 featuring Bane scenic equipment and several original cast members. Press reports from other towns praise the production with new specialties by the tramp Maggie, the Irish man and Jew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinatown
Denver
Bane
Opera House
Tramp
Maggie
Union Pacific Low Fares to Western Cities in 1902
During September and October 1902 Union Pacific offers one way settlers tickets at reduced rates from Missouri River to Ogden Salt Lake Butte Helena Spokane Portland Ashland Tacoma Seattle San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego with prices ranging up to 35.00 for Tacoma Seattle and 25.00 for San Francisco Los Angeles. For full information contact your nearest agent or W D Clifton Agent.
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Union Pacific
Missouri River
Ogden
Salt Lake
Butte
Helena
Spokane
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
W. D. Clifton
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the Telegraph
Sidney Telegraph
Peoples Ponlard Cassell
Cheyenne County
F. A. Gapen
State
John J. Mickey
Polk
Edward G. McGilton
Doughts
George W. Marsh
Richardson
Charles Weston
Sheridan
Trenstrer
Peter Mortensen
Valley
Prank N. Prout
Gige
George D. Pollmer
Thayer
Poble
William N. Fowler
Washington
Congressional
M. P. Kenkaid
O'Neil
W. J. Giefen
Gothenburg
Fifty
G.C. McAllister
Chappell
H. A. Jones
Seland
T. T. Doran
Sidney Precinct
Ernest Diett
North Side
WM. N. Eaton
H. B. Jones
J. OG. Hudson
WM. Allery
M. E. Washburn
County News
Ralph Mason
Belmont
John Haggerty
Geo. Haxby
W. L. Ayer
F. E. Stearns
J. T Anderson
D. W. White
Ed Farmer
Easigs
Beck Tolle
Jerry Finn
Montana
South Dakota
Henrry Niebus
Arlington Portrait Company
R. A. Willis
W. W. Hamlton
Lincoln
Miases Ingraham
City
George Hume
J.C. Neubauer
John Seslar
J. A. Cartwright
Chimney Rock
Bradford-Kennedy Lumber Co
Earl North
Woodman Hall
C. H. Churchill
Minatare
L. A. North
Randall, Boyer and Hanna
Bradford-Kennedy Company
Laura White
Rev. Schultz
Schultz
Delia Clyne
East
Rocky Mountain News
North Platte Valley
Frank Wilder
Wm. Lee
R. P
Scott
The
Presbyterian Church
Frank Despain
Carroll Baker
Saturday
Pennsylvania
Guernsey
Riverside
Gaines & Ailler
Bridgeport, Neb
North River Country
Thomas Ishmael
James Zimmerman
Burling
National Convention Christian Church
J. Francis
Ag’t. Omaha
R. P. Scott
Lincoln Land Company
V Anderson
Bridgepory, Neb
America
Fearless
Inter Ocean
Associated Press
New York Sun
New York World
Sidney, Nebraska
California
Sacramento
Hastings
J. Fraanncis
General Pass
E. W. Grove
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