Fusion controversy drives county voters to avoid Miles influence
An anti Miles appeal warns Cheyenne county voters against electing officials aligned with Miles. The piece accuses Miles of manipulating Fusion and pressuring offices through threats, listing targets like Pease Bullock Neubauer Killen and McAleese while praising opponents King Lyon and Osborn for resisting his schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Miles
Fusion Committee
Oberfelder
Republican Committee
Pease
W. P. Miles
Bullock
District Court
A. J. Carruth
Cheyenne County
Mr. Killen
Killen
Neubauer
King
Dan McAleese
O. D. Lyon
The
Poniard
Fusion
OU. D. Yop
Crabtree
Lincoln
Lyon
Jones
Liyon
Lyon's
Political Tensions Rise in Lodge Pole Contest for Judge Seat
Affidavits in the Neubauer case draw opposition to Miles and Moffitt while the G A R vows scrutiny. Businessmen in Lodge Pole rally behind Bullock, listing locals across hotels, livery, lumber, stores, blacksmiths, bankers and foremen showing broad support. Killen teases a Bohemian bloc vote as a family boast, casting doubt on loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killen
Bullock
Wm Kelley
J. W. Harris
W. W. Young
J. R. Young
Robert T. Kidney
E. Fotske
D.C. Durkee
EK. L. Yarlett
Fred Lehmkuhl
C. N. Coates
Harry Barrett
A. Chrestianson
Wm. Doescher
Bohemians Stand as Independent Voters in Local Scene
In a spirited column the Bohemians are described as independent voters voting their preferences like any American citizen. Mr. Jones fears press roast over a political mistake from last week’s Poniard. W P Miles attacks the Superintendent’s office and targets C P Chambers, while condemning foreigners teaching school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jones
Jones
W. P. Miles
Bronson
C. P. Chambers
Moffitt
Miles
Voters urged to reject Miles in Cheyenne county race
A pamphlet warns Cheyenne county voters against electing Miles for multiple offices including treasurer and sheriff. It questions integrity, cites alleged past election manipulation, and urges a bold turnout to vote against Miles and associated candidates Killen Moffit Rugan Osborn Hall and McAleese.
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Cheyenne County
Miles
Osborn
Hall
Killen
McAleese
Rugan
Moffit
Nebraska Court Sets Board Duty on Bank Depository Proposals
The piece discusses a treasurer charged with noncompliance and cites a Nebraska Supreme Court ruling that the county board must act on each bank’s depository proposition, not the treasurer. It notes a storm prevented Republican speakers from attending Union Valley La Peer and Bayard meetings, delaying events and underscoring political tension.
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Pease
Supreme Court of
Nebraska
Miles
Supreme Court
Union Valley
la Peer
Bayard
Potter
Osborn
Reply to Fusion columns on Sumner Poat and Neubauer charges
A reader defends E N Sumner Poat and another comrade against Fusion column denigration. The letter notes Grand Army investigations found charges grossly false, asserts the Grand Army stays out of politics, and accuses McGrale of false affidavits and imposture to distract from errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Telegraph
Lodge Pole’ Express
E. N. Sumner Poat
Neubauer
Grand Army
McGrale
Personal attack claim over county race and fusion ticket
A voter denounces an opponent for false claims about seeking county judge, voting for Neubauer, and anti fusion politics. He accuses the rival of corruption, extols loyalty to Democrats, and warns comrades to beware the extremist. He refrains from naming the person to avoid community offense.
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Neubauer
Mip
A. Ragan
Ofice
Telegraph
Old Abe the War Eagle Roars from Republican Ballot Emblem
Editor H. M. Wella of Co. C 35th Wis. Inst. notes the war eagle Old Abe appears on the official Republican ballot emblem. He recalls the eagle’s wartime and capitol presence at Madison and warns populists against voting any other way, urging an X beside Old Abe.
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Abe
Eighth Wisconsin Infantry
Capitol
Madison
H. M. Wella, Co. C
Wis
Crete
Catarrh linked to chronic malaria and Peruna remedy
Article explains that malaria germ entry increases with catarrh affecting mucous membranes. It claims Peruna destroys germs and heals membranes, preventing reinfection. Promotes Dr Hartman’s book and Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co of Columbus Ohio offering free literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Peru-na Drug Manufacturing Co
Columbus
Ohio
Candidate for Sidney precinct assessor by petition
J Tishue announces candidacy by petition for the office of assessor of Sidney precinct. He notes service in the role during the past year and asks electors for reelection, pledging to serve to the best of his ability.
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Sidney
J. Tishue
Notice of Nonresponsibility for Wife’s Debts
Notice states I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife Mary A. Smith. Peter Smith signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Smith
Peter Smith
Questioning Governor Holcomb’s Reform record in Nebraska case
The Omaha case against Bartley’s bondsmen draws intense scrutiny of Governor Holcomb. Critics quote his testimony about not counting funds or examining treasurer securities, challenging his pledge to reform and his veto of the mutual insurance bill.
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Lincoln
Bartley
Omaha
Free Silver Republican State Central Committee
Court of
U Fsnally
Nebraska
Rojedinb
Bay
Holcomb
Windsor Hotel
Governor Holcomb
Moore
Treasury
Auditor
Reformers Visit Bee Hive Amid Sparse Turnout
Special correspondence notes Blackleg in cattle protests and a reform brigade visit to the Bee Hive on Tuesday night with only three voters showing. County Treasurer Pease and other locals like W C Bullock and D W White tally daily farm and trade activity as blizzard weather hits the area.
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Reformers ‘Brigade
Bee Hive
Péase
Advertised Letter List Sidney Nebraska Week Ending October 30 1897
Unclaimed letters remaining in the postoffice at Sidney Nebraska for the week ending October 30 1897 include GENTS Ross Davis George E Artist H D Phelps P Reams. Letters listed may be claimed at the post office by the addressee or authorized agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebraska
Ross, Davis
George E. Artist
H. D. Phelps
P. Reams
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Republican County Central Committee
C. J. Osborn
Charlie
John Hull
Mr. Bandy
Bergmans
Kith
G. A.R
McGrate
Slama
Hank Newman
the Eagle Bird
Holcombe Dollins
Bome
Excellency
J. W. Johnson
Burtley
D. W. White
Milton Robinson
R. H. Willis
Nelson and
Lesler
W.C. Bullock
Osborne
Reform Brigade
Blackley
LaSelle
Kearney
Mr. Davis
North Platte
McCormick Harvester Co
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