History of Omaha from the Pioneer Days to the Present Time
"Sorenson gave Omahans a great service through his book...an interesting and humorous writer." -Historical Marker
As a wild west frontier settlement, how does Omaha compare to other more publicized famous places such as Dodge City?
The early history of Omaha is to some extent the early history of Nebraska and was often referred to, by jealous rivals in the State, as the "State of Omaha."
In 1889, Omaha newspaperman Alfred Sorenson published "History of Omaha from the Pioneer Days to the Present Time." Starting with the discovery of Nebraska by Coronado, Sorenson covers Lewis and Clark's Expedition, early forts, Indian tribes, Mormon pioneers, American Fur Company headquarters, Indian Missions, early pioneers, steamers on the Missouri River, Territorial government history, stagecoach lines, frontier justice, militias, Indian attacks, advent of railroad, state politics—all the way up to 1889.
In noting an important source of his local history, Sorenson writes:
"I have had numerous opportunities to make and cultivate the acquaintance of the 'old settlers,' and have never neglected to make a memorandum on the tablets of my memory of whatever of interest concerning the early history of Omaha, that I may have heard during my talks and walks with the 'old settlers.'
"Those 'old settlers,' by the way, are a very entertaining set of persons, possessed with a charming vein of humor which runs through all their recitals of early times, and I have passed many a pleasant hour in their society, on different occasions, while in search of material with which to construct a readable history of Omaha. They can spin a yarn to their own satisfaction as well as to that of their audience.'"
Each chapter is complete in itself—a sort of sketch. Yet the chapters or sketches are so arranged that they form what may be properly termed a connected narrative of the early events and incidents in Omaha's history.
Regarding the subject of frontier justice dished out to a horse thief, Sorenson writes:
"During the delay the trembling wretch stood there waiting for his punishment. At last, however, it was suggested that the Indians should do the whipping. The Indians readily assented, and one of them started in rather too vigorously, so that he had to be checked. Another suggestion was then made that the owners of the horses that had been stolen should undertake the job. They accordingly performed the whipping to the satisfaction of every one, especially the Indians, who seemed to greatly enjoy the scene."
In describing a local militia's response to Indian attacks, Sorenson writes:
''The troops came upon the Indians and the Indians surrendered. The line was formed, the cannon was planted and the chiefs of all the different bands came forward, throwing down their arms and raising white flags. The interpreter was directed to communicate with them, and they asked to have a council. They acknowledged that their young men had committed these depredations, and offered to give them up, and did bring forward six, who were delivered up."
About the author:
Alfred Sorenson (1850-1939) was an Omaha newspapermen, who sought the offices of U.S. Senator twice and Congressman once. Sorenson was born near Milwaukee, attended Racine College, and in 1870 earned a law degree from Harvard Law School. He came to Omaha in 1871, joined the Omaha Bee, and in 1872 was made city editor, remaining in that capacity until 1881. He became city editor of the Omaha Republican for several years. Returning to the Bee as managing editor for 5 years, he then became managing editor of the Omaha Herald.
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As a wild west frontier settlement, how does Omaha compare to other more publicized famous places such as Dodge City?
The early history of Omaha is to some extent the early history of Nebraska and was often referred to, by jealous rivals in the State, as the "State of Omaha."
In 1889, Omaha newspaperman Alfred Sorenson published "History of Omaha from the Pioneer Days to the Present Time." Starting with the discovery of Nebraska by Coronado, Sorenson covers Lewis and Clark's Expedition, early forts, Indian tribes, Mormon pioneers, American Fur Company headquarters, Indian Missions, early pioneers, steamers on the Missouri River, Territorial government history, stagecoach lines, frontier justice, militias, Indian attacks, advent of railroad, state politics—all the way up to 1889.
In noting an important source of his local history, Sorenson writes:
"I have had numerous opportunities to make and cultivate the acquaintance of the 'old settlers,' and have never neglected to make a memorandum on the tablets of my memory of whatever of interest concerning the early history of Omaha, that I may have heard during my talks and walks with the 'old settlers.'
"Those 'old settlers,' by the way, are a very entertaining set of persons, possessed with a charming vein of humor which runs through all their recitals of early times, and I have passed many a pleasant hour in their society, on different occasions, while in search of material with which to construct a readable history of Omaha. They can spin a yarn to their own satisfaction as well as to that of their audience.'"
Each chapter is complete in itself—a sort of sketch. Yet the chapters or sketches are so arranged that they form what may be properly termed a connected narrative of the early events and incidents in Omaha's history.
Regarding the subject of frontier justice dished out to a horse thief, Sorenson writes:
"During the delay the trembling wretch stood there waiting for his punishment. At last, however, it was suggested that the Indians should do the whipping. The Indians readily assented, and one of them started in rather too vigorously, so that he had to be checked. Another suggestion was then made that the owners of the horses that had been stolen should undertake the job. They accordingly performed the whipping to the satisfaction of every one, especially the Indians, who seemed to greatly enjoy the scene."
In describing a local militia's response to Indian attacks, Sorenson writes:
''The troops came upon the Indians and the Indians surrendered. The line was formed, the cannon was planted and the chiefs of all the different bands came forward, throwing down their arms and raising white flags. The interpreter was directed to communicate with them, and they asked to have a council. They acknowledged that their young men had committed these depredations, and offered to give them up, and did bring forward six, who were delivered up."
About the author:
Alfred Sorenson (1850-1939) was an Omaha newspapermen, who sought the offices of U.S. Senator twice and Congressman once. Sorenson was born near Milwaukee, attended Racine College, and in 1870 earned a law degree from Harvard Law School. He came to Omaha in 1871, joined the Omaha Bee, and in 1872 was made city editor, remaining in that capacity until 1881. He became city editor of the Omaha Republican for several years. Returning to the Bee as managing editor for 5 years, he then became managing editor of the Omaha Herald.
History of Omaha from the Pioneer Days to the Present Time
"Sorenson gave Omahans a great service through his book...an interesting and humorous writer." -Historical Marker
As a wild west frontier settlement, how does Omaha compare to other more publicized famous places such as Dodge City?
The early history of Omaha is to some extent the early history of Nebraska and was often referred to, by jealous rivals in the State, as the "State of Omaha."
In 1889, Omaha newspaperman Alfred Sorenson published "History of Omaha from the Pioneer Days to the Present Time." Starting with the discovery of Nebraska by Coronado, Sorenson covers Lewis and Clark's Expedition, early forts, Indian tribes, Mormon pioneers, American Fur Company headquarters, Indian Missions, early pioneers, steamers on the Missouri River, Territorial government history, stagecoach lines, frontier justice, militias, Indian attacks, advent of railroad, state politics—all the way up to 1889.
In noting an important source of his local history, Sorenson writes:
"I have had numerous opportunities to make and cultivate the acquaintance of the 'old settlers,' and have never neglected to make a memorandum on the tablets of my memory of whatever of interest concerning the early history of Omaha, that I may have heard during my talks and walks with the 'old settlers.'
"Those 'old settlers,' by the way, are a very entertaining set of persons, possessed with a charming vein of humor which runs through all their recitals of early times, and I have passed many a pleasant hour in their society, on different occasions, while in search of material with which to construct a readable history of Omaha. They can spin a yarn to their own satisfaction as well as to that of their audience.'"
Each chapter is complete in itself—a sort of sketch. Yet the chapters or sketches are so arranged that they form what may be properly termed a connected narrative of the early events and incidents in Omaha's history.
Regarding the subject of frontier justice dished out to a horse thief, Sorenson writes:
"During the delay the trembling wretch stood there waiting for his punishment. At last, however, it was suggested that the Indians should do the whipping. The Indians readily assented, and one of them started in rather too vigorously, so that he had to be checked. Another suggestion was then made that the owners of the horses that had been stolen should undertake the job. They accordingly performed the whipping to the satisfaction of every one, especially the Indians, who seemed to greatly enjoy the scene."
In describing a local militia's response to Indian attacks, Sorenson writes:
''The troops came upon the Indians and the Indians surrendered. The line was formed, the cannon was planted and the chiefs of all the different bands came forward, throwing down their arms and raising white flags. The interpreter was directed to communicate with them, and they asked to have a council. They acknowledged that their young men had committed these depredations, and offered to give them up, and did bring forward six, who were delivered up."
About the author:
Alfred Sorenson (1850-1939) was an Omaha newspapermen, who sought the offices of U.S. Senator twice and Congressman once. Sorenson was born near Milwaukee, attended Racine College, and in 1870 earned a law degree from Harvard Law School. He came to Omaha in 1871, joined the Omaha Bee, and in 1872 was made city editor, remaining in that capacity until 1881. He became city editor of the Omaha Republican for several years. Returning to the Bee as managing editor for 5 years, he then became managing editor of the Omaha Herald.
As a wild west frontier settlement, how does Omaha compare to other more publicized famous places such as Dodge City?
The early history of Omaha is to some extent the early history of Nebraska and was often referred to, by jealous rivals in the State, as the "State of Omaha."
In 1889, Omaha newspaperman Alfred Sorenson published "History of Omaha from the Pioneer Days to the Present Time." Starting with the discovery of Nebraska by Coronado, Sorenson covers Lewis and Clark's Expedition, early forts, Indian tribes, Mormon pioneers, American Fur Company headquarters, Indian Missions, early pioneers, steamers on the Missouri River, Territorial government history, stagecoach lines, frontier justice, militias, Indian attacks, advent of railroad, state politics—all the way up to 1889.
In noting an important source of his local history, Sorenson writes:
"I have had numerous opportunities to make and cultivate the acquaintance of the 'old settlers,' and have never neglected to make a memorandum on the tablets of my memory of whatever of interest concerning the early history of Omaha, that I may have heard during my talks and walks with the 'old settlers.'
"Those 'old settlers,' by the way, are a very entertaining set of persons, possessed with a charming vein of humor which runs through all their recitals of early times, and I have passed many a pleasant hour in their society, on different occasions, while in search of material with which to construct a readable history of Omaha. They can spin a yarn to their own satisfaction as well as to that of their audience.'"
Each chapter is complete in itself—a sort of sketch. Yet the chapters or sketches are so arranged that they form what may be properly termed a connected narrative of the early events and incidents in Omaha's history.
Regarding the subject of frontier justice dished out to a horse thief, Sorenson writes:
"During the delay the trembling wretch stood there waiting for his punishment. At last, however, it was suggested that the Indians should do the whipping. The Indians readily assented, and one of them started in rather too vigorously, so that he had to be checked. Another suggestion was then made that the owners of the horses that had been stolen should undertake the job. They accordingly performed the whipping to the satisfaction of every one, especially the Indians, who seemed to greatly enjoy the scene."
In describing a local militia's response to Indian attacks, Sorenson writes:
''The troops came upon the Indians and the Indians surrendered. The line was formed, the cannon was planted and the chiefs of all the different bands came forward, throwing down their arms and raising white flags. The interpreter was directed to communicate with them, and they asked to have a council. They acknowledged that their young men had committed these depredations, and offered to give them up, and did bring forward six, who were delivered up."
About the author:
Alfred Sorenson (1850-1939) was an Omaha newspapermen, who sought the offices of U.S. Senator twice and Congressman once. Sorenson was born near Milwaukee, attended Racine College, and in 1870 earned a law degree from Harvard Law School. He came to Omaha in 1871, joined the Omaha Bee, and in 1872 was made city editor, remaining in that capacity until 1881. He became city editor of the Omaha Republican for several years. Returning to the Bee as managing editor for 5 years, he then became managing editor of the Omaha Herald.
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| Publisher: | Far West Travel Adventure |
| Publication date: | 08/11/2022 |
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