Campaign chatter and figures stir voters this week
The article lists multiple local candidates and political notes. Roxvo and Jerome Eddy pace a mile in 2 30 on independence track, while R P Scott and Gapen vie for county roles. F H DeCastro touts legal knowledge for county judge, Elkins named secretary of war, and Ballot talk covers sheriff Trognitz and superintendent contenders Miss McGee and her rival. A young woman dies by leaping from Washington monument amid campaign chatter. The World Herald faces backlash over Judge Post slander claims.
Supreme Court sets December hearing in Boyd v Thayer
The U S Supreme Court advanced the Boyd versus Thayer case over the Nebraska governor contest and scheduled a hearing for the first Monday in December to promptly determine Boyd’s eligibility. A bitter controversy over party loyalty and public morality is noted, with editorials criticizing the approach of the Fremont Herald and Omaha World-Herald and condemning demagogic rhetoric.
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Inaccurate Date Causes Questionable Action at Court
A late article relies on a deputy clerk for a July 6 order date instead of July 26, creating doubt about Judge Church's official action. The error arose from a friend in the clerk’s office and was written in Henry Rayner’s hand. Telegraph acknowledges the error and aims to avoid harming the judge.
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Democratic paper backs A. M. Post for associate justice
The South Omaha Tribune urges voters to support A. M. Post for associate justice, arguing the other candidate is unfit and that the Democratic party should stand for good government and justice for all. The piece frames the choice as essential for civic duty and condemns the rival candidate's motives.
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Moral basis of self defense and social order
The fragment argues that instinct and reason guide self defense for individuals families and society and state and that protection guarantees peace, a condition essential to human life.
The Eighth Wonder: Sioux Clery Corn Palace Festival
A fragmented news item mentions the Sioux Clery Corn Palace festival opening Oct 1 and closing Oct 17 1891 with attractions like a Mexican military band of 56 musicians and a Central and South American exhibit. It notes Union Pacific fare details and dates, plus election guidance and local political remarks from Win Bates and Judge Church.
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