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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1878
Page
2
Obituaries include Joseph B. Gossage and George G. Darrow with Hart ford Connecticut death notes. Editorials discuss Pope Pius IX and potential rapid papal election, European power plays led by Britain Germany and Russia, and wild speculation on war and outlawry in Nebraska with Sitting Bull and Indian hostilities.
War Department telegrams warn of a conspiracy among Indians across the West and Northwest. The piece predicts a spring revolt with a terror regime on the border, citing historical massacres and urging action to curb native power and their perceived access to new weaponry.
A historical Maryland statute known as the Christian Laws punished blasphemy against the Holy Trinity with a tongue bore, branding with B, and death. Enacted under Lord Baltimore, it remained on District of Columbia books, enforced over a century and a half ago.
Dispatch from Washington and reports from Fort Bloggett describe Sioux leaders seeking to unite with northern tribes to decimate white settlers. Crows and Grass Ventres traced moccasin signs and tobacco decoys, with Indian bands stealing horses and planning a council near the Judith country and Express mountains amid tensions with Blackfeet and Assinaboin allies.
Omaha Republication reports Governor Packard disclaims knowledge of charges against Hayes and the Returning Board. He cites avoiding conferences with visiting statesmen and doubts Wells and Anderson intend to be crucified. He rejects wishing to trade places with Hayes.
A letter from Theo P Bogro Bryer? dated July 1877 endorses Banford’s RavioaL Cure for cataracts after ten years of illness. The writer cites Mr Howar Wells and claims five to six bottles produced relief and cure, urging others similarly afflicted to try the remedy.
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