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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1877
Page
4
The Sidsey Tacacasta aims to provide the latest passing events with reliable correspondence. Publishers seek to avoid objectionable material and local prejudice, but will not be held liable for articles beyond their original authority or local matter.
The Temamapu announces a bold expansion to a six column quarto with new advertising type, claiming it to be the largest and neatest paper in Nebraska and a steadfast voice for Sidney and Western Nebraska. It highlights mining news from the Black Hills, strong cattle interests, and its wide circulation among over fifteen hundred subscribers across the continent. Military actions are outlined with Gen Crook’s plans, troop movements from Sidney, and preparations for Cantonment Reno and Powder River missions as hostiles remain in the region.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a riot at Cheyenne with claims of 100 inhuman acts. The readable text suggests rival newspapers report the incident but details are unclear and incomplete.
On May 18 the government steamer J. D. Cameron struck a snag near Tongue River and sank in fourteen feet of water within thirty minutes. About ninety passengers were saved by the companion steamer General Sherman, including General Miles and thirteen officers plus their families. Cargo loss totals around 120000 with $5000 loss to General Miles and $3000 insured. Authorities hope for salvage and repair of the Cameron.
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