Perseverance Conquers A Spirited Skirmish On Stage Robbery
On September 2 the Deadwood to Canyon Springs stage was ambushed by five robbers. Passengers and two armed messengers fought back as thirty thousand dollars in bullion and jewelry were looted. Telegraph operator H. O. Campbell died. Gale Hill and Captain Smith were wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Duval
Dick Turpin
Wyoming
Dakota
Tne Tevxorari
Deadwood
H. O. Campbell
Gale Hill
Smith
Hall
Mormon Million Train Carries 600 Pilgrims to Utah
A special train with six hundred Mormon pilgrims from Europe passed through Sidney on its way to Utah. The expedition includes Swedes Danes Norwegians Germans English Welsh and Scots. Henry Morgan a Pittsburg miner and his wife and two children joined the group after his wife converted aboard the Wyoming she chose to stay in Utah and leave him behind. He later converted and joined the party in Utah.
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Europe
Mecca
Utah
Sidney
Biormon
Mberty
Henry Morgan
Pittsburg
Morgan
Castle Garden
Wyoming
Pitan Utes
Thoracine
Republican Nominations for State and Federal Offices
A list of Republican nominees: Justice seat by Amasa Cobb from Lancaster. Congress long term E K Valentino from Cuming. Congress short term Thos J Majors Nemaha. Governor Thos J Majors Nemaha. Lieutenant Governor Albinus Nance Nemaha. Secretary of State E O Carnes Seward. Auditor J Alexander Thayer. Treasurer P W Leidtke York. Attorney General G M Bartlett Lancaster. Land Commissioner C J Dilworth Dawson. Treasurer F M Davis Clay.
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Amasa Cobb
Lancaster Cones
E. K. Valentino
Cuming County
Thomas J. Majors
Nemaha
Thos. J. Majors
Albinus Nance
Nemaha County
E. 0. Carnes
Seward County
J. Alexander
Thayer County
P. W. Leidtke
York County
G.M. Bartlett
Lancaster County
C. J Dilworth
Dawson County
F. M. Davis
Clay County
Night of death and darkness grips Memphis during plague
A Memphis Appeal lament paints a city emptied by an epidemic. Describing editors, printers, and workers fallen, the piece chronicles nightly death tolls, funerals, and a city shrouded in Egyptian darkness as the few survivors brace for another day. The note ends with hope in noble sacrifice.
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Memphis Appeal
General Webster Endorsed by Omaha Lawyer for Governor
General Webster, prominent Omaha lawyer and former cavalry officer, receives enthusiastic Democratic support. The endorsement cites his self-made college path, legal career in Rochester, New York, honesty, oratory, wartime service, and potential to be a governor the state may honor.
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Rochester
N. Y
New York
Fie
Our Next Congressman
From the Omaha Herald Maj Davis appears as a leading speaker with broad public debate experience. The text urges all parties to support him against Republican critics and calls Democrats to rally for his campaign in the can vase and at the polis.
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Omaha Herald
Maj. Davis
Wrong Man Webster Confusion Warns Democratic Voters
The Democratic candidate for Governor Gen Webster is misidentified with a Republican lawyer disbarred for contempt, and supporters urge the public to correct the impression across the state.
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Gen. Webster
Webster
Supreme Court
Slaughter Eyes Secretary of State Run in Nebraska
D B Slaughter, Lincoln Journal correspondent and leading secretary of state candidate, was in Kearney this morning as he trains for a strong race. The Kearney Press notes the contest will demand a good man to beat him. Callahan and Mushoid report improvements on their ranch recently.
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D. B. Slaughter
Lincoln Journal
Kearney
Callahan and
Mushoid
British Fleet Retiefs Passage to Arctic Bay Reported
Telegraphic dispatches note the British fleet leaving Princes' Island and moving to Arktiki Bay after a salute to the Turkish flag. Satellite reports also say the Bulgarian governor rejects Berlin Treaty article nineteen, placing eastern Roumania finances under an international commission. Another item warns pensioners to avoid agents and deal with the Pension Department directly. Treasury officials frown on reports by two special agents about New York customs.
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Constantinople
Princes’ Island
Scaphanis
Artiki Bay
Bulgaria
Roumania
Col Thornburgh Denies Far-fetched Local Tale
A blundering anonymous claim accusing Col Thornburgh of needing Washington permission before fighting Cheyennes is false. The commander is in full charge here and has already sent scouts 60 miles along the Platte. He will strike at the redskins when possible, with troops ready to act.
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Col. Thornburgh
Sidney
Washington
Platte
Congress
Man Loses Fifty Pounds With Allen Anti Fat
Letter from Chas R Danforth of Buffalo New York dated June 24 1878 praises Allen s Anti Fat for steady weekly losses totaling 50 pounds from 205 to 155 pounds. He reports permanent weight reduction and improved health.
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Chas. R. Danforth
Main St
Buffalo
Allens
N. Y
Sidney visits and local notes from the week
Otten visited Sidney this week. Mrs. O McCarty ill for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Van Tassell went west yesterday. J F Simpson went north on business. Gen Woolworth attended Court. Judge Gaslin was in town on judicial business. Western Union message for L M Sawyer. Thos B Evans of Antelopeville visited. District Court met at 9 and adjourned to January 6 1879. C Rebstock from St Louis en route to San Francisco. Original maker of old Stonwall whiskey in town. Cheyenne Indians seen causing fear among women. Capt Marsh of Omaha, former partner of Sidney and Busch Hills Stage Line, in town. C A Moore brings herd from Rush Creek. Neubauer expands into boarding and lodging with meals available.
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Otten
Sidney
Thos. B. Evans
Antelopeville
C. Rebstock
St. Louis
San Francisco
Marsh
Omaha
Busch Hills
C. A‘ Moore
Big Ranch
Rush Creek
Neubauer
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He Sidney Telegraph
George G. Darrow
Proprieton
Cheyenne
Keith Cos
Sidney and
Black Hills
Clones
Loing Weet
Fliack Hills Plait Opers Atiot
Black Millie
Union Pacific Railroad
Gongrant
Suyvpmx
Bess
Sidney Bank
Sidney, Nebraska
Geo. R. Ballou
Nebraska
J. W. Fowler
Notary Public
Uinman & Neville
Attorneys -At- Law
North Platte, Neb
Bierbower
KoTan
Fuslic
A. M. Stevenson
Moore's Block
Thos, Kane
Aro W. Meiat
Heist & Kane
Attorneys- At - Law
Wa Smith
Darrow & Ste Svenson
Josias Slick
Poet
Sidney, Nedmaska
L. H. Livingston
Lockwood House
John Glickauf
D. Leavitt
Rone Street
Nebr
Boy Pano
Farnam
Meeps
Ubtld
Maya I
Lambert Jenkina
Second Street
Sidney, Nob
Addreas Tace & Co
Augusta
Maine
Ly Ui
Ain Yn
Grand. Island
Fieura
R. C. Jordan
Alfred
Baldry
John Cameron
Rose Street
Bank
Co. Schmut
Dan.y
Addrose saOs &Co
Portland
Bly
Doe
Welf & McDonald
Farnham
Rebraseka
Snake River
Ranc Fr
Ney
Beast
Re@ Cloud Agency
Moala
Vartiea
Iills
J. W. Dear
Saints of
Salt Lake
P. A. Beeler, E
Watchmaker & Jeweler
Curran & Johnson
Carpenter & Builder
Myrtle Street
Beer Hall
Jotiin Z2obel
Rosk Street
Sidney, Neb
P. T Co
Pioneer Tobacco CO
Boston
Chicago
Memphis
Pan
Man
The
Telegraphic
Retief
Bentley
Custom House
WasuineTex
Treasury
New York Custom House
Pat Man
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