Red Raiders Return from Indian Territory Visit
A ninety four Brule and Ogallala delegation from Red Cloud and Spotted Tail agencies, led by Howard, returned after a month long inspection of Indian Territory. Hank Clifford, interpreter, described the trip with details of routes, camps, and interactions at Fort Reno and Creek Nation, noting the Sioux reluctance toward removal and mixed reactions from various tribes. The report quotes Clifford on council timing and the Indians’ views, implying cautious sentiment toward permanent relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cloud
Mss Howard
Indian Territory
Ma} Tloward
Rank Clifford
Todd Randall
Lott
E W Raymond
Soul Buldouex
Sidnavy
Trizonarno
Clifford
Icleure
Ourself
Henk Clifford
Wichita
Arkansas River
Arkansas City
Kickapoo
Chikaspa River
Red Rock
Skull Creek
Lit
Turkey Creek
Red Fork
Ogallains
Todd Ranfall
Sted Dog
Semirone
Kingfisher Creek
Dr. Daniel , Co. Boone
FE. A. Howard
Cheyenne
Arrapshoe
Canadian River
Fort Reno
Maj
Miles
Sacs
Fox
Ockamulgee
Pine
Spotted Fall
Muskogee
Fort Scott
Kansas City
Sidney
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Brules
Ogallalas
Notice to Company F 1st Nebraska Mounted Infantry
Special orders require monthly arms inspection and a parade in Sidney on December 16 1876 at 10 am under arms. After inspection, noncommissioned officers will be elected at the Court House. Local notices report residents travel, hay prices, and freight activity from Sidney Neb to Deadwood and beyond, plus a minor pistol injury incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adjutant General of State
Nebraska Mounted Infantry
Sidney
Court House
Indians Threaten Clash in Brules Camp Over Reservation Move
A violent near-encounter between the Red Cloud and Spotted Tail factions in the Brules and Spotted Tail camp was thwarted by interpreters. Reported liquor-fueled uproar ended after tensions spiked, with Hank Clifford, Todd Randall, and Raymond cited as calming influences before midnight.
Cheyenne Sun Calls Out Sidney Figures in Bold Talk
The Cheyenne Sun rebukes Sidney’s two notable freight men Mesars D J McCann and J Hedge, accusing the paper of ignorance and baseless claims. The piece defends both businessmen, asserting widespread local familiarity and business ties while criticizing the Sun’s transfer of blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Sidney
Mesars
D J. McCann
J. Hedge
Iit
Small Pox Vurg
Hedge
McCann
Cheyenne News Reel Reports Military Movements and Thefts
A detachment of fourteen soldiers from the 9th Infantry leaves Sidney Barracks for North Platte to garrison the point. Mr. Greenhead of Mosler Safe Company promotes burglar proof safes in the city. Fretters Evans and Hornick advertise in the TELxanarm and claim freight charges rise at Cheyenne. Chas Moore returns from northern mines, updated on mining matters. The McCann warehouse construction proceeds at 100 by 380 feet with a surrounding platform. Stolen horses from Red Cloud were returned to their owners. 81 horses recovered, eight eight remain missing. Three soldiers from company D, 5th Cavalry desert from Sidney Badocks with ten horses. Gen. King offers rewards for capture and deserters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Custer City
G Walters
North Platte
J. W. Dear
Red Cloud
Sidney
Co. H
9Th Infantry
Sidney Barracks
Greenhead
Mosler Safe and Lock Company
Ire
Chicoyzo
H.J. Clarke
Evans & Hornick
Telxanarm
Chas. Moore
Wolf Mountain
McCann
Cheyenne
5Th Cavalry
Nebraska Electors Vote for Hayes and Wheeler
Telegraphic reports from Lincoln and other states recount Nebraska electors casting their votes for Hayes and Wheeler at 2 p.m. General Cobb absent briefly, Strickland messenger selected to carry the Nebraska vote to Washington. Across the country electors largely back Hayes and Wheeler with scattered protests and procedural notes. The Brooklyn Opera House fire claims nearly 200 deaths.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Strickland
Connor
Cobb
Yayes
Wheeler
Messenger
Washington
Columbus
Hayes
Boston
Mass
Concord
Hartford
Conn
Tilden and Hendricks
Augusta
San Francisco
Cal
Sacramento
Nevada
Carson
St. Paul
Minnesota
Indianapolis
Ind
Tiicen
Hendricks
Des. Moines
Iowa
Montpelier
Aldrich
Electoral College
Sallace
Rosewell Farnham
Tildin
Hayen
George Nicholas
Senate
Electors of
Vermont
Nicholas
Congress
Portland
Ogn
Dec. C
Gov
Grover
Tilden
Cronin
Salem
New Orleans
McEnery
Nuckolls
Louisiana
Topeka
Bs. Louis
Triden
Fendricks
Frost
Conway
Little Rock
Ark
Harrisburg
Denver
Colorado
Otto Mears
Columbia
S.C
Hayes Eectoral College
R. B. Hayes
W A. Wheeler
C. Bowen
Annapolis
Maryland
Albany
N. Y
Providence
Rhone Island
Chicago
Illinois
Hayas
Alex. McLean McDonough
Wisconsin
Mayes
W. Hi. Hiner
Brooklyn
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The
Sidney Telegraph
Gosaaga
Qo, G
Dambow
Joseph B
Gossage & CO
Sidney and
Dlack Hills
Tage
Union Pacific Nal
Idney
Ssyorr
Geo, R. Ballou
Sidney, Neb
Geo
Uist
Lian HH
Thurston Brown
Thurston, Attorneys AT Law
Omatia, Neb
Hinman & Gantt, Attorneys AT Law
North Vlatte, Neb
Sidney Housh
P. Rumsey
J. CG. Ivy
L. Hobbs
Joan Carrie
Isaac Axe & CO
M. W. Davis
North Platte House
OTTNAN & PAT __ BHON
Worth Pinks
Union Pacific Railroad
Black Hills
Eames K. Ish
Druccist
Farnham St
Wrebrasha
Emama
Jeremiah Mahoney
Iaportag and
Ceiler
Domeniia
RED Raiders
Hank Clifford
1St
Clarke's Bridge
Red Willow
Snake River
J E. North
Deadwood
Maeen
Pisney
Boottee Tall Agency
Spore
R. W. Wheeler
Dr. Boggs
Cloud
Tall Chief
Indiana
Spotted Tail
Old Spot
Red Cloud Bronzes
Red Cloud Gang
Spot Company
Raymond
Telegraphic
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