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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1878

Page

4

Banks, politics and tidal fears roll through the county

The column surveys federal appointments at the Union Pacific board, forecasts possible reappointments, and notes Iowa's G B Smyth as a likely successor. It warns of a New Jersey coast tidal wave prophesied to strike Long Branch, Seabright, and neighboring towns, amid storms and pestilence fears.

Union Pacific Railroad Schurz Chadwick James F. Wilson G. B. Smyth Iowa New Jersey Rahway N. J Democrat

History s scandal chronicles invade private lives of the dead

A editorial critique condemns sensational biographical tales about Webster and Johnson, arguing they invade the privacy of eminent figures to publish lurid details. It says history should reflect merits and truth, not vicious love or crime, and warns readers will judge by substance over salacious gossip.

Washington Hamilton Jefferson Jackson Ingersoll Webster Johnson Alassachusetts

The British Empire Reach and Reach Across the Globe

The piece outlines Britain's global holdings by region with figures for Africa India Europe and general totals. It cites Newfoundland as oldest colony, Boer country as new, and notes about 250 million subjects and a third of Earth's surface under British sway.

Great Britain Newfoundland Africa Britain India Europe Biafta Heligoland Gibraltar Three Kingdoms

Idea for a Washington chiefs gathering sparks debate

Coronel A B Meacham proposes a mass gathering of western Indian chiefs in Washington to voice their grievances. The plan would expose officials to natives in native garb and provoke public reactions, but risks biased portrayals and misreads of Indian agency.

Coronel A. B. Meacham Indian Affairs Washington J. Fenimore Cooper

Acquittal on Technicality Aired in Baltimore Bulletin

The Baltimore Bulletin reports Gen. Howard was acquitted again on a technicality. He claims no responsibility, holding only an honorary post. The article says the money was looked over by Gen. Balloch and notes Howard does not deny its disappearance or deny Balloch as partner in schemes tied to the Freedmen's Bureau losses.

Cymon Lincoln Omaha Republican Nebraskians Laramie Collins Brothers Paddock Nance & Co Red Cloud Agency Gen. Frost Crow Indian Agency Dear Thayer Wyoming Sweeney Marshall Balinambe de Forest Porter Arizona Gosper Atkinson New Mexico Dick Adams Deadwood Jamca and Sweet West Point Washington Territory Col. Trish Bureau of Engravings D. C Col J. O. Myers Shanghai Barrows Dublin Edgar Beirut Griggs Chemnitz Ashby Panama Seybolt Postoffice Chicago Furay Post Office Rosewater Council Bluffs U P Iiss Discree Saxrony Bowronn Geo F. Dinsmore Baltimore Bulletin Howard Gen Balloch Gen. Balloch Freedmen’s Bureau

Hindoohel depth hints at global banking role

A Denver Tribune note jokes that the Hindoohel is twenty one stories deep implying savings bank presidents exist in Hindostan as well as in this country. The piece adds a quip about providing a place for punishment.

Denver Tribune

Unjust Taxation Debate In Cheyenne Commentary

Denver Tribune notes Cheyenne papers advocate the bell-punch as a debt solution for the city, arguing it would fill coffers, while acknowledging frequent objections to taxing the town’s greatest industry.

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