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Editorial
February 4, 1869
The Idaho World
Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho
What is this article about?
An editorial defends its position on Mr. Sterling against comments from the Statesman and Avalanche, accusing him of corruption, desperate gambling, frequent drunkenness, and dishonesty as a public officer.
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We have a high regard for Mr. Sterling, and as a Democrat was of things just suits us.—Avalanche.
World please copy.—Statesman.
We don't see how the paragraph from the Statesman affects our position towards Sterling.
The editor of that paper likely enough knows Sterling only as an acquaintance, but knows nothing of his actual character.
We know Sterling to be a corrupt public officer, who gambles desperately, who is frequently drunk to transact business, and who is, in all terms, a dishonest person.
World please copy.—Statesman.
We don't see how the paragraph from the Statesman affects our position towards Sterling.
The editor of that paper likely enough knows Sterling only as an acquaintance, but knows nothing of his actual character.
We know Sterling to be a corrupt public officer, who gambles desperately, who is frequently drunk to transact business, and who is, in all terms, a dishonest person.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Sterling Corruption
Democrat Politics
Gambling
Drunkenness
Dishonest Officer
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Sterling
Avalanche
Statesman
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Mr. Sterling's Character
Stance / Tone
Hostile Towards Sterling
Key Figures
Mr. Sterling
Avalanche
Statesman
Key Arguments
Sterling Is A Corrupt Public Officer
Sterling Gambles Desperately
Sterling Is Frequently Drunk To Transact Business
Sterling Is A Dishonest Person