Nelson Wins Republican Nomination in Second Commissioner District
The Republican district convention at the party HQ nominated Charles C. Nelson of Court House Rock precinct over Jerome Halston of Davison precinct. Delegates reported credential issues, including residents W. S. Leonard and W. P. Miles, but Nelson secured eight votes to six for Halston and was declared the nominee. The convention then adjourned sine die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Nelson
Court House Rock
Jerome Halston
Davison
Nelson
M. H. Tobin
Heist
Isaac Jones
Credentals
L. B. Cary
Sidney
H. Graber
Union Valley
Colton
V. F. Kucera
Lorren North
J. E. Trinnier
Davidson
Jacob Eckert
Herbert Foster
Valley
H. G. Hendricks
Henry A Graber
George W. Heist
M. 4
Tobin
Charles Trognitz
W. P. Miles
W. S. Leonard
Frank Rezanini
James McMullan
Camp Clarke
M. H. Tospin
H. A. Graber
Jerome B. Haiston
C. C. Nelson
Dr King's New Discovery Praised by Michigan Pastor
Rev J Gunderman of Dimondale writes of his wife suffering pneumonia after la grippe with terrible coughing. He recommends Dr King's New Discovery for rapid relief and satisfaction. Trial bottles free at W F Bassett's Drug Store. regular sizes 50c and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gunderman
Dimondale
Mich
Dr. King
Baptist
Rivers Junction
Pheumonia
la Grippe
The Salve Claim and Price by Bassett
An 1800s style advertisement touts a universal salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It promises relief or refunds and notes a price of 2 cents per box sold by W F Bassett.
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W. F. Bassett
Pilfered Political Points and Debates in Nebraska and Beyond
A collection of political opinion excerpts notes Bryan McKinley and free silver debates. It cites Nebraska campaigns, Kentucky papers bolting Bryan, and editorials critiquing pension policy and gold standards. Includes references to Judge Field and Judge Green, and a Solomon gold versus silver analogy from Bible lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Bryan
McKinley
Free Silver Howlers
Abraham Lincoln
General Grant
Jim Blaine
P. T. Barnum
Solomon
House of the Forest of Lebanon
Wall Street
Not the Enemy of Silver in Republican Platform
St Louis Globe Democrat argues Republicans support silver only under international agreement to protect the gold standard. They deny a double standard and warn free coinage would devalue money, favoring cooperation with other nations to coin all silver while preserving sound money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Republican Party
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Maine Republicans sweep to control in 1896 governor race
Maine voters decisively backed Republican candidate Llewellyn Powers for governor, with Powers leading over Democrat Melvin P. Frank by a wide margin well above 50,000. Returns from 18 cities and 238 towns show a substantial Republican gain, carrying all counties and electing most Republican congressmen.
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Portland
Maine
Llewellyn Powers
Melvin P. Frank
Oldtown
Powers
Frank
Congress
Reed
Transmississippi Exposition Promises Great Nebraska Draw
The Transmississippi exposition set for Omaha in 1898 is backed by government funding of 200000 dollars and aims to attract nationwide attention. The Omaha Bee and Weekly Bee pledge extensive publicity and offer a 25 cent subscription mailed nationwide through January 1, 1897 to spread the word and support the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Omaha
Omaha Bee
Bee
Weekly Bee
Neb
Bath Republicans rally for Sewall as votes roll in
Bath Maine on election day sees a strong GOP turnout for Arthur Sewall. The city records a total 1,213 Republican votes and 44 Democratic votes with Sewall's ward favoring the Republican slate by about three to one. Ward seven shows vigorous support though overall Democratic turnout is light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Arthur Sewall
Mr. Sowall
Maine Election Affects National Tide As Republicans Triumph
The Maine race drew unprecedented effort with over 160000 voters reachable and 2500 speeches by both parties. Despite heavy campaigning and nationwide interest, Democrats conceded the GOP win, while both sides sensed a larger national signal beyond electing a Republican governor and four congressmen. Maine’s outcome was viewed as a barometer for November sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Tree
Maine
Electric Bitters advertised as tonic and alterative
The ad promotes Electric Bitters for seasonal fatigue liver sluggishness and malarial poisoning. It claims relief for headache indigestion constipation and dizziness. Available at W F Bassett Drug Store with bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bassett’ Drug
Colton Precinct Primary Meeting Called in 1896
Republican voters of Colton precinct are requested to meet at the Colton school house on Saturday September 19 1896 at 7 oclock p m for nominating a full precinct ticket and other business as may come before the meeting. V F Kucera Precinct Committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colton
Colton School House
Wanted to Exchange Drilling for Horses in Nebraskas
Wanted to exchange well drilling for horses. Animals not to be over years of age nor to weigh less than 1100 pounds. M. M. Kine, Sidney, Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Kine
Sidney
Neb
Popocrat Failure in Arkansas Prompts National Discomfort
The Arkansas election results disappoint Popocrat supporters and raise questions about Senator Jones and his declared triumph. Official figures show a far smaller Democratic margin than prior years, with Popocrat gains lagging behind combined votes and suggesting broader national implications for McKinley. The Chicago Times Herald notes the decline weakens Jones's position and doubts any coalition can defeat McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Jones
Lea
Ress
OAS
Ccsesee
McKinley
Chicago Times Herald
Nebraska Exhibit Board Forms for Tennessee Centennial
The Nebraska state exhibit board met in Omaha to perfect the organization for the Tennessee centennial exposition in Nashville from May to December 1897. J J Butler of Lincoln was elected president with H D Crawford secretary and Ernest Benninghoven treasurer. Nicholas Fritz becomes eastern district superintendent, Joseph Oberfelder western district superintendent, with districts defined by Knox county lines to the Kansas line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Commissioners
Nebraska
Nashville
Ébe Bonal
J. J. Butler
H. D. Crawford
York
Ernest Benninghoven
Omaha
Nicholas Fritz
Pender
Joseph Oberfelder
Sidney
Kansas Line
State Journal
School Notes from Sidney School Report
Roy Nelson entered the High School this week and Osa Fitch is absent from the Intermediate department. Barbara Kucera is a new pupil in the Second Primary. The Freshman Class has sixteen members this year. Teddy Woods and Annie Jesson are absent from the First Primary due to sickness. Miss Wright was absent half a day this week for sickness. Hattie Radcliff left the Second Primary for Salida Colorado to visit this year. Junior Class studies Botany briefly to complete a flower collection. Enrollment to date is 231, similar to last year. Teachers and scholars are eager and expect good results. The SIDNEY TELEGRAPH gains a new school correspondent to provide weekly educational and social updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osa Fitch
Barbara Kucera
Teddy Woods
Annie Jesson
Miss Wright
Hattie Radcliff
Salida
Colorado
Sidney Telegraph
Sidney School
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Asada
Backien
Silas
A. E. Cady
North Platte
Lincoln
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Globe-Democrat
Field
William McKinley
William J. Bryan
Hoke Smith
Hoke
Sound Money Ticket
Ter
Sewall Power
Lees
Chicago
Democratic National Committee
Democratic State Committee
James G. Blaine
Sewall
Electric Bitters
Colton Precinct
Roy Nelson
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