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March 5, 1896
The Nebraska Independent
Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska
What is this article about?
In Albian, Nebraska, on February 29, 1896, the Albian News retracts campaign charges against County Treasurer D. J. Poynter for profiting by shaving warrants, vindicating him and ending his libel suit against the editor.
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Albian, Neb., Feb. 29, 1896,
Editor Independent: - Charges were made during the campaign last fall, in the Albian News, that the treasurer, D. J. Poynter, made a profit to himself by shaving county warrants. Treasurer Poynter brought a libel suit against the editor thereof. The matter has rested since then awaiting the circuit court. The News comes out in its issue of the 28th inst. and says: "Facts since developed convince us Mr. Poynter did not do so." As the treasurer sued for vindication only, and the article gives him this, he will press the matter no further.
Citizen.
Albian, Neb., Feb. 29, 1896,
Editor Independent: - Charges were made during the campaign last fall, in the Albian News, that the treasurer, D. J. Poynter, made a profit to himself by shaving county warrants. Treasurer Poynter brought a libel suit against the editor thereof. The matter has rested since then awaiting the circuit court. The News comes out in its issue of the 28th inst. and says: "Facts since developed convince us Mr. Poynter did not do so." As the treasurer sued for vindication only, and the article gives him this, he will press the matter no further.
Citizen.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Libel Suit
Retraction
County Treasurer
Warrant Shaving
Vindication
What entities or persons were involved?
D. J. Poynter
Editor Of Albian News
Where did it happen?
Albian, Neb.
Story Details
Key Persons
D. J. Poynter
Editor Of Albian News
Location
Albian, Neb.
Event Date
1896 02 29
Story Details
During last fall's campaign, Albian News accused Treasurer D. J. Poynter of profiting by shaving county warrants; he sued for libel. On February 28, 1896, the News retracted the charges based on new facts, providing vindication, so Poynter dropped the suit.