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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1888
Page
2
The Sidnen Telegraph reports on recent state election outcomes, party gains, and population figures, noting Omaha’s Democratic result and the Republican hopefuls for 1892. It praises local workers Cary and Laing for campaigning across Cheyenne county.
A political column reviews Republican efforts and Democratic reactions, noting bets on defeat and the role of Sunset Cox and Evarts. It lampoons a letter signed Reader in the Democrat, mocks the author’s writing, and remarks on the return to calm after an election, concluding with a jab at anonymous writers.
A critic signs as Rea der and mocks the proprietor of the Terecraps for lacking sand yet acknowledges Callahan’s letters. The piece remarks that even a donkey’s kick deserves notice and questions the signer’s anonymity versus signature.
The clippings depict bitter local political heat around McShane. Fremomt Tribune notes McShane’s gubernatorial defeat tempered by his four precinct constable win in Nuckolls county. Star Journal praises his future as a justice of the peace in one precinct.
Amid jubilant tones a crowd celebrates Ben’s election while a brawl erupts at the newspaper office as a printer wounds the editor. A dreamlike Salt Creek scene follows with dubious figures and a mock duel between two strangers. Contends with travel plans from Council Bluffs to San Francisco.
An 1880s rail promotional notice outlines the Golden Gate special running weekly from December 8 at 10 a.m. It travels 60 hours to San Francisco, returns Saturday, then reaches Bluff on Tuesday. Fare is $100 including everything. The train features electric lighting, steam heating, barber shop, baths, a ladies maid, and a car layout with baggage, sleeping, dining, and a combined sleeping library smoking observation car.
Republicans held ratification gatherings in Sidney with torch processions led by Chas Trognitz and speeches by Judge Heist, Henry St. Rayner, and J B Cary. A second meeting at Lodge Pole featured cannon booms and a dramatic bonfire as Rayner, Cary, and Laing Mourning Sore attended from the city.
The article reflects on Jeffersonian setbacks and Democratic gains in Platte County and previews local events. It mixes political commentary with a Thanksgiving possum feast theme and church sermons by Rev. McCarthy. It also mentions Judge Norvell, militia talks, and a reward notice for three stray horses.
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