10 Dec 1891
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Newspaper
The Farmers Alliance
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1891
Page
1
Poetic critique by Say Naird Beck on political reform and disenfranchisement. The speaker lampoons external rulers and laments lost joy, urging self-reliance and caution with influence from brokers and “caucus” manipulation. The verse questions who governs change and warns against tyrannical tactics in modern times.
Butte becomes a city seat in Boyd county while a Blair fire wipes six blocks, causing substantial losses. Pension benefits rise for a Winnebago Indian preacher and Bancroft schools reopen after diphtheria closure. Obits note Adams county settlers and Pender death of Harrison Stimson. Talks of new Catholic dioceses in Nebraska and Kansas. Election ties in York County lead to drawing lots. Hastings farmers struggle to hire corn huskers at eight cents per bushel. Saunders farmer Charles Davis dies suddenly of paralysis near Fremont. Large booty guarantee and sugar plant plans loom in Pak will. Taunco & Co faces bankruptcy blame on credit system. creditors unknown. Two escaped Geno industrial school boys captured near Humphrey bound for reservation. Beatrice prairie fire destroys Ellerbeck property. loss eight hundred with full coverage. Des Moines rug sellers fined for street peddling without license. Creighton line goods show optimism about other rail connections. Fairbury dealer C. K. Lawson assigns to creditors. broad farming ties noted. McCool Junction husking yields many bushels. payments and cash land stakes in bicycle factory plans near Kearney. Grant township director W. J. Morse faces malfeasance charges. witnesses and graft details surface. Fremont rail service debates split over passenger trains. Creighton branch improvements discussed. A county contest appeals court upholds irregular election actions. district bonds and bonds handled. Fremont north Nebraska conference holds camp meeting plans. nineeen sessions shifted to Chautauqua events July 1 to 1.
Citizens petition the Senate and House to pass the Butterworth bill to curb option selling of non existent products. They warn it harms farmers by reducing values of grain cotton and swine grown and estimate losses in land values and farm output, urging swift legislative action.
Germany and Austria join with Italy to form a broad commercial union expanding cross border trade. The agreement aims to reduce tariffs, standardize regulations, and boost economic cooperation among central European powers. Leaders emphasize stability and regional growth amid shifting postwar markets.
Review of new commercial treaties between Italy Germany and Austria with Vienna signing and discussions. Britain and Russia watch the shifts as duties rise against France and grain access shifts. Meanwhile storms batter the English coast with ships lost and towns flooded. Royal betrothal at Marlborough House heightens royal attention. Reports also note a Bulgarian Russian intrigue involving a draft to modernize the Bulgarian army. Silver bullion markets in New York close readings.
Shanghai reports confirm a crushing defeat of rebels with about eleven hundred slain on the field. Daily dispatches note losses, a strong government victory, and ongoing political repercussions in the region.
A sensational report details the Bushnell firm’s serial frauds in St Paul including misvalued properties, missing assets, and forged mortgage handling. The collapse followed garnished deposits and alleged large losses borne by poor local residents plus the St Paul Trust Company’s efforts to sort the mess.
News recount of the Democratic caucus selecting Crisp as House speaker after a 30 ballot vote. The Maine, Mills, Springer, and Hatch factors shift in late rounds as Hatch withdraws to support Crisp. Reed, Watson, and others receive minor roles in the final arrangements. Senate actions note Florida Idaho contests and new sworn members.
Bright holiday shopping appeal urges readers to buy Christmas gifts now including table linen and napkins, towels, dress goods and silks, warm underwear, handkerchiefs, silk umbrellas, and lapels croaks in latest novelties, emphasizing affordable prices and wide selection for men and women.
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