Osay Pavel Pustisnepty and the Nez Perces War Costs
The Sidney Telegraph reports the Nez Perces war cost the government 1,000,000 in money with many lives lost. It notes trade growth in cotton goods and a surge of American manufactured cotton exports abroad. The First Annual Report of the Omaha Board of Trade is issued, recording 1877 building spending of 785,000. A German Sahara expedition led by Roblfs plans exploration with Paris Geographical Society recognition. The article comments on Beecher and Cheyenne as county seat, and profiles ex Gov James Groome of Maryland and political history. It describes an English adoption of a horse shoe made of cowhide, claiming durability, lightness, and hoof safety.
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Omaha Board of Trade
Omaha
Boston Advertiser urges bill to cut Congress pay
The Boston Advertiser argues Congress should reduce member salaries in proportion to falling values over recent years. It notes wages, factory and farm prices, and labor costs have dropped since 1869 while senators earn three dollars and representatives five thousand annually, warning of vast moral impact.
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Boston Advertiser
Congress
Rawlins Claims Territorial Status Over Cheyenne Lies
A Ulpgying portrayal claims Rawlins in Wyoming rivals Cheyenne as a county seat. It cites local landmarks such as Devil's Slide and Hell's Gate to argue for Rawlins natural primacy while Cheyenne maintains historic precedence.
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Tne
U. P
Wyoming
Rawlins
Cheyenne
Devil's Slide
Devil’s Pass
Hell's Gate
Conspiracy of town figures abducts and harms girls
Investigations by Red Oak Jows authorities reveal a blood chilling conspiracy led by men and merchants to abduct decoy and ruin several young townspeople. Arrests have been made and multiple men remain jailed awaiting trial.
Haunted House and Ruined Home After Tragic Deaths
A family tragedy unfolds as a beautiful girl and infant die in a quiet house. Aunt Betsey recalls divine justice for the soul’s killer while the mother’s fate shocks kin. Mourning fills the home and a haunting curse lingers over the ruined family estate.
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Womans Journal i
Tke Cane
Betsey
Army Pay Bill Seeks Major Salary Increases
A House bill proposes pay raises for generals from General of the Army to Brigadier General and for colonels to lieutenants. It introduces a long standing fogu ration for five years service and raises non commissioned ranks and sergeants, totaling about one million and a quarter dollars less for officers and about fifty thousand more annually for NCOs.
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Congress
Weighing Live Cattle by Body Measurements
A guide to estimating live cattle weight using length and girth measurements with a tape. It explains the method, a sample calculation, and notes on maintaining tape tension and animal posture for accuracy while acknowledging variations in animal form.
A Sensible Official Des Moines Mayor Resigns
The Des Moines mayor resigned after admitting he could not stay sober. He wrote a resignation letter during an earlier attempt at reform and gave it to a physician alderman to present when intoxicated. The alderman submitted the paper, and the city faces the dismissal with a note of praise for the mayor's effort to confront his weakness.
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Des Moines
Iowa
De Witt Talmage on newspaper power and purpose
The world must view the newspaper as an institution needing vast brains and capital. Publishing demands the skill of a commander and the editorship of a statesman and encyclopaedia, beyond common business measures.
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Ata
The Great Man of Varzin Around Europe’s Calm
In Europe the figure of Bismarck at Varzin draws intense scrutiny from all sides. Each party claims his support for their aims as his neutrality shifts between Britain France and Austria. The Times notes his actions and statements are watched as closely as Napoleon’s once were.
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Europe
Bismarck
Aussie
Turkey
England
Paddock Proposes Opposition to Naval Observatory Spending
New York San Benatore Edmonds and Beck file protests against proposed expenditure of half to one million dollars on a new Naval Observatory building. They argue the sum is an unnecessary use of public funds and urge restraint.
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Benatore Edmonds
Beck
Naval Observatory
Nebraska professor hints at Rocky Mountain observatory plan
Paddock states a project is being considered to build an observatory atop a peak in the West near the Rocky Mountains. The remark suggests early discussion of placement and feasibility for such an astronomical facility.
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Nebraska
Rockyountains
Their Doom Black Hills Journal
Road agents who raid coaches and steal horses face harsh justice from local residents. Vigilance increases as authorities close in, and bandits begin to fall into nets, likely restraining their freedom before they can enjoy it.
Returning Board Rascal s Judgment in Memphis Affair
Memphis Appeal accuses the gillians of installing a fraudulent president and insists every member of the Louisiana returning board is guilty. The piece notes Hayes will try to shield the perjurers to avoid penitentiary punishment and preserve his presidency.
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Louisiana
Returning Board
Hayes
Louisiana Returning Board
United States
Army
Navy
Must Bow to the Inevitably in Louisiana Justice
In the New Orleans Times the piece argues the political reality in Louisiana cannot be altered by personal wishes. It contends Mr Smayes must accept the law and its consequences for those who placed him in office.
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New Orleans Times
Smayes
Protection Promise Cited Over Justice in Louisiana Returns
A speaker asserts federal protection to ensure justice in Louisiana return cases. He declares if needed, all U S soldiers and ships would be mobilized to guarantee rights and safety for those seeking fair treatment.
The Last of Us Race and Senator Bruce Claim
Omaha Republican reports Bruce the colored Senator from Bindesloh believes he will be the last of his race to hold a U.S. Senate seat. An east India missioner lists a vegetable remedy for consumption and lung diseases promising free recipes in German French or English mailed from Rochester with stamp.
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Omaha
Bruce
Bindesloh
United State Senate
East India
Annaly Sal
W. W.sarananz
Powers Block
Rochester
Losa
Directime Wiljch
Sr. Sanford
Jterall
United States
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Sidney Telegraph
Osay Pavel Pustisnepty the Countr
Joseph B. Gossage
George G. Darrow
Eorrors
Nez Perces
Ovezport
Ato
Sahara
Mr. Roblfs
Paris Geographical Society
Savant
Stoney Telegraph
Beecher
Sidney
Rawling
Wyo
Rawlins i
Simell
James B. Groovee
Maryland
Ais
House of Delegates
Cecil County
Horace Greeley
Omaha Commercial Exchange
New York Sun
de Witt Talmage
New York
Paddock
San
Black Hille
Rascals
Memphis
Itase and
Myitto
Joe Lane
Proprietors of the
Coe
Capitol Billiard Parlor
Second and
Roze Streets
Boes
Philadelph
Henry Loomis
Feed & Sale Stable
Catarrreh
Sanford
Curran & Johnson
Carpenters & Builders
Myrtle Street
Theo. P. Bogert
Bristol
R.J
Messrs
Werxs& Potten
Banford
Henry Weta
Bourler
Barston
J, W. Aas
W.T. Whitney
Crocers
Collins
D. Carrican
Canadas
Weeks & Potter
Boston
Mass
P.B. Danielson’s
Emporium
Tam
Qagnite
Sidney Y. Neb
H. Williams
Metropolitan
Front Street
Rose
Black Hills
Sidney, Neb
Hank Clifford & CO
A. S. Brown
Front St
Bet
Rose and Myrtle
Waynar
Tara Bory
Warvith
Greral A
Cor
Myrtle Streets
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