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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1878
Page
2
Seventeen years after 1865 only 32 diplomas have been issued to women by Paris medical schools. today twenty three women study medicine there with French English and Russian representation. Other items report rewards for arson, imperial assassination attempts, a judge's death and tributes, plus legislative battles over bankruptcy and currency reforms.
The Senate passed a House bill barring further retirement of greenbacks, eliminating the last platform of the Greenback party as specie payments neared full resumption. If Greenbackism isn’t Communism, little will remain by fall elections to buoy the party with a label.
A political clash over a contentious resolution and investigation is described as disturbing national peace. The author calls for immediate firm action by all parties to prevent further disruption of the presidency, warning that the affair could become a contemptible farce or a tragic outcome potentially likened to Mexico.
Omaha Bee argues a national policy shift may cut all mail routes except two from northern and Union Pacific termini. It warns the Cheyenne route to the Black Hills could lose direct service, jeopardizing Nebraska's connection to the Hills and urging Congress to protest. The Sidney line is praised for directness, safety, and reliable year round operation.
The Omaha Herald notes Omaha’s status as commercial and railroad hub for the region and contemplates a possible consolidation of Kansas Pacific and Union Pacific offices with headquarters in Omaha, amid speculation about Gould’s control. It also jokes about inviting the Kansas City Times to relocate and questions Pro Rata and Mr. Gould's stake.
The Deadwood Times asserts the Sidney road will keep its reputed fast service and year round reliability. It dismisses rumors that mail and coaches will be withdrawn, claiming the line remains the best stocked and fastest route in the Hills with solid authority.
A Lincoln correspondent writing as Cymon lists candidates for state offices including Congress, Governor, Lieut Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor of Public Accounts, Attorney General, and more. The namelist includes Weedham Bar-ton Crounse Van Wyck Weaver Cow in Chase Briggs Dawes Griggs Weston Butler Tzschuck Abbott Nance Dorsey Wolfe Zediker Slaughter Harlan Renner Reed Davis Colling Adair Elam Clark Willard Webster Kaley Dilworth Colby Thummel Johnson Laird Hoxie Humprey and others with invitation to amend or strike names.
A fragment contemplates how dress and outward form fail to reveal inner value. It suggests papers or garments may mock the true depth of character and thought, while a humble shirt and jacket could conceal gold of mind. The piece hints at social appearances versus intrinsic worth.
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