Navy Department estimates and political notes from 1878
The Sidney Telegraph reports Navy Department estimates for the next year at 14 600 000. It notes political activity in Lincoln Globe plans a morning and evening edition and mentions a Western Nebraska stance on stock theft from Indians and local elections in the West End. It also cites a St. Louis verdict against Indian agent Atchison and a Dayton Ohio M E Church elder drunken incident.
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St. Louis
Atchison
Minneota
Greenback Platform Sparks Flags and Fuse with Saunders County
The letter writers defend the Greenback platform while critiquing the fusion stance and urging removal of the platform from the slate. They express support for the people and for Greenback principals despite objections and mention weak lagging and a heavier platform.
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Tne
Stoney Terecrayy
Brother Darrow
Ander
O. K
Saunders County
Gone to Glory in Sid ney Town
A copper colored man, found hanged by a sign post in Sid ney, is described as a dead Indian with unknown name age occupation or tribe. Local columnist notes tears over the tragedy and reports a reader unable to decipher the note left with the victim. The sign read Take me back to Newmans for I am his tobacco sign.
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Sidney
Kearney Press
Sipney Tereorapy
Newman’s
Mutual Understanding and Horse Theft Claims Stir Policy Debate
The piece exposes Old Spotted Tail’s claim of a Washington mutual understanding on horse grabbing, arguing settlers’ losses and military cover, and critiques state print shop practices amid a shrinking newspaper landscape. It notes political shifts tied to printing businesses and warns against manipulative journalism in Blair and surrounding counties.
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Old Spotted Tail
Washington
Sionas
Major North
Shredley
Paxton
Great Father
Norths
Cliffords
Old Spot
Texas
Mr Spotted Tail
Spot
Ife
Spotted Tail
Hse
Quaker Authorities Shown In Harsh Light Amid Strife
The text protests that authorities fail to aid settlers in recovering stolen property and assisting lost Indians. It accuses them of mutual understandings that prevent action and portrays settlers and ranchers as forced self protection against both outside foes and alleged internal friends.
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Spot
Tramps Seen as Growing Threat to Society
A historical commentary decries tramp and beggar activity as winter nears, describing them as a mobile band of incorrigibles. The piece argues they burden communities with theft, crime, and arson, urging action against this perceived menace.
Law and Order Proposals Sweep East for Tramps
The text argues for strict measures against vagrants as Eastern states push new laws. It cites New Hampshire where begging tramps face jail or exile, with a 5018 reward for arrest and conviction. The piece notes tramps flee the region and praises legislative remedies.
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Nebraska
New Hampshire
Blakes
Stop it Sir Willis Lynenard arrival unsettles Tur Lipney TreLeanari
The Omaha Herald notes editor Sir Willis Lynenard arrived Sunday in the city after nearly a year away, claiming he is in good health and hardened by mountain air. It also records that Lynenard was discharged from Tur Trenconary four weeks ago and has not contributed columns for two months.
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Willis Lynenard
Tur Lipney TreLeanari
Thornburg
Chicago
City
Omaha Herald
Omaha
Lynchard
Tur Trenconary
Wwo Lynchard
Fatal Shootings Rise Near Camp Clarke Bridge
The North Platte area near Clarke's bridge reports a fatal cycle of armed incidents over two years with at least ten deaths. The latest event on a Saturday near Nov 30 involved Matt Coats. He fired on Lanman, then fled toward Powers' ranch. Coats claimed to have killed “Jack” and resisted arrest. Jack Lanman was wounded and treated by Dr Munn. recovery possible if brain inflammation does not ensue.
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Afr
North Platte River
Camp Clarke
Ono
Nebraska
Clarke's Bridge
Matt Coats
Mark
John F Coad
Jack Janmao
Mr Powers
Coats
North Platte
Lanman
Manresa Ranch
Corts
Powers’ Ranch
Mr. Baker
Woodpile
Baker
Jack
Moore’s
Werner
Jia
Moore's
Munn
Sidney Post
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The
Sidney Telegraph
QEO
G. Darrow
W. H. H. Brainerd
Navy Department
Tus
Lincoln “Globe
Lyceum
Tax National Greenback Party
Washington, D. C
J. W. Stevenson
Dayton
Ohio
M. E. Church
Guronge
Hayes
Father
Blair
Dover
Ieaven
West Point “Republican
Republican
Blair“ Times
Jack Lanman
Matt. Coates
Lunche &S
P. B. Danielson
Half-Way Hollow Ranch
Black Hills
Amplc
Lee Baker
Damascus
Buffalo Gap
Corp, Oats
Hays
Buffalo Gap Ranch
George Boland
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