Government on the War Path and the Agencies
The article reports Gen Crook's winter campaign likely fading to smoke while his staff and Stanton muster out soldiers at Red Cloud. It notes Sioux cooperation aims, Cheyenne forces near the Powder River, and ongoing violence along the Cheyenne route with attacks on trappers and stock theft. It criticizes agency operations and calls out policy failures in subjugating Native peoples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crook
Stanton
Red Cloud
Crazy Horse
Powder
Yellowstone
McKenzie
Big Horn Mountains
Sheridan
Gen. McKennie
Tat Creek
Mac McKnell
Indings
Miles Navy Victory Over Crazy Horse's Forces in Snowstorm
A telegraph from Tongue River dated January reports Gen Miles’s force of about 360 men defeating roughly 1,000 Cheyennes and Ogallalas under Crazy Horse. The five hour battle in deep snow left Indian losses heavy and soldiers with six wounded. Miles then pursued foes toward Wolf Mountains before returning to Tongue River in good order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tongue River
Bozeman
Miles
Crazy Horse
Aug. Rathbone
Booth
15Th Infantry
Bainerd and
McConna
22Nd Infantry
Ger
Indiana
Wolf Mountains
Card honors Julius Thiele leaving Omaha for Sidney
A public card from Omaha citizens and music lovers thanks Julius Thiele for his years founding and leading the Omaha City Band. The note lists numerous supporters and invites Thiele to bring one of his cherished concerts to Sidney. The card appears in the Omaha Herald dated February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Thiele
Omaha
Sidney
Hoffmann
Prof
Theo. Decker
J. Shuteli
Habermann
K. Meyer
J . Caulfield
John Lehmann
L. Jankowski
J. H
Legislative game law debate limits big game shooting
In discussion of a new bill the Legislature would ban killing buffalo elk deer and antelope except last three months of the year and restrict chicken shooting to September. Quail and most birds would be protected year round while ducks would be mostly unprotected. passage could benefit game protection but hurt sporting clubs and owners of expensive guns and dogs.
Notable Western Celebrities Tracked By Editors This Winter
A roundup traces Calamity Jane and others like Cherokee Rob Buffalo Bill Texas Jack and Capt Jack in Cheyenne Deadwood and nearby towns. A party of western men led by W W De Angelis J G Thamas John P Shipman J W Majors C McGill Spence C J Johnston and B L Boileau arrived from Omaha en route to the Black Hills for mining. They travel with three wagons mule teams and a fully equipped camp including a cooking stove and ten months rations. They report cold travel but no hardship, dined at the Sidney House, and express confidence in their prospects at the new El Dorado. The piece notes Calamity Jane’s rumored marriage and settlement at Custer City and mentions F Frank vexing Laramie police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calamity Jane
Rob
Cheyenne
Arkansaw John
Deadwood
Oregon Bull
Sagauche
Colorado
Buffalo Bill
Texas
Jack
Capt. Jack
Custer City
F. Frank
Laramie City
Black Thills
Omaha
W. W. de Angelis
F. J G Thamas
John P. Bhipman
J. W. Majors
Charles McGill Spence
J. Johnston
B. IL. Boileau
Sidney
el Dorado
Sidney Entine
Rumeey
Small-Pox Threat Warns Cheyenne Population
The Cheyenne Chronicle reports small-pox is present in Cheyenne and urges caution for visitors. It recalls the city’s costly eradication last year and warns that renewed infection could deter settlement and harm the city’s finances and safety.
Frank Chatterton Stricken With Smallpox in Cheyenne
Laramie Chronicle reports Frank Chatterton, known in Laramie, has contracted smallpox in Cheyenne. A letter dictated to a friend conveys the community’s sympathy and wishes for a speedy recovery. Citizens advised to be cautious when traveling to Sidney and to beware contagious diseases in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Chatterton
Laramie
Cheyenne
Sidney
Black Hills trade boom and gold dust outflow
A digest reports the west recognizing Black Hills travel and trade importance for the new season. It notes at least two million dollars in gold dust taken from the region in 1876, with about one million reaching the east via Omaha. Quartz mining grows, Union Pacific moves machinery, Sidney stage lines run, and thousands are expected to head to the Hills, as New El Dorado nears record expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Ryndlican
Black Mills
Ood
Omaha
Union Pacific
Sidney
el Dorado
Cheyenne Stage Ride to Hills Halted by Harsh Ride Costs
The Cheyenne monthly stage to the Hills faces delays as drivers fear dangerous nights and high fares. Riders would pay $55 for a nightly journey that could be had for $30 from Sidney, while coaches press on day and night along a safer route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hills
Custer
Sidney
Benjamin's Outfit Heads to Deadwood in 30 Day Run
A Sidney to Deadwood trip completed in thirty days reports a bold freight run. The journey began with Cheyenne timing for freight loading and a fearless driver who risked life for the haul, with usual fast time listed as ninety days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin
Deadwood
H. T. Clarke
Sidney
Cheyenne
Jehu
Soldier Rey charged Braisted with robbery arraigned in court
Rey, the soldier, charged Braisted of Cheyenne with robbing him of 5 dollars. Braisted was arraigned before Judge Carrigan and held to bail of 200 for high appearance at the next term of the District Court. Failing to give bail, Braisted languishes in all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey
Peter D. Braisted
Cheyenne
Carrigan
City Personal News From Sidney and Surrounding Areas
Mr P. J. Cobn of North Platte and Mr W H Gowan of Mt Pleasant Iowa visit Sidney this week. J F Hunter drives seven mule teams to Red Cloud while J Newbower of Lincoln eyes a new location. Paul Rawlins travels to Red Cloud for D J McCann of Sidney. Local visitors include H J Clarke Capt Marsh and Jim Stephenson. Commissioners Walrath and Kinney attend. C C Lewis from the Indian bureau at Red Cloud is in town. Geo Cunningham arrives from Omaha with blacksmith tools and an advertised outfit. J W Fowler and A J C Beare of Crete call on Sidney. A P Filbert of Council Bluffs plans to buy and enter wholesale liquor and cigars. J H McConnell, master mechanic at Fort Platte, praises Sidney friends. Geo L Talbot of Mt Pleasant station arrives with boot and shoe stock. Gen J W Forsyth of Gen Sheridan’s staff travels to Red Cloud. Crook campaigns planned for March. A S Gillett of Gillett Strong reports contracts and Sidney as probable HQ. Hank Clifford from Running Water Ranch shares quartz discovery. W H Corbin of Republican Valley ships produce to Sidney. Plum Creek settlers visit Sidney to boost growth. Kearney Times criticizes Sidney Short Cut route. local press responds. Oscela Record notes Sidney’s rise. editor predicts peak activity in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Cobn
North Platte
W. H. Gowan
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
J.F. Hunter
Red Cloud
J. Newbower
Lincoln
H .J. Clarke
Capt. Marsh
Jim Stephenson
Walrath and
Kinney
C. C. Lewis
Indian Bureau
F. D. Yates
Geo. Cunningham
Omaha
J. H. McConnell
Fort Platte
Sidney
Geo. L. Talbot
J. W. Forsyth
Gen. Sheridan
Crook
A. 5. Gillett
Omaha North Platte
Gillett & Strong
Gillett
Kearney Route to Black Hills Questioned. Sidney Sees Trade Lead
The Republican Valley Sentinel notes Kearney again discusses a route to the Black Hills but The Press says the effort is too late and Sidney will retain trade and travel. The Sidney toothpick factory should start about the 25th, with most machinery in place and three carloads of timber arrived. It will employ about twenty people and burn through over 2,000,000 toothpicks weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Valley Sentinel
Kearney
Sidney
Sidney Toothpick
Route to Hill and Deer River Ranches on Arid Path
A Cheyenne paper lists ranches along a rough route to the Hill and Deer areas, noting many sites are water scarce with little wood. The piece describes the route as harsh, sparsely supplied, and challenging for stock and travelers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Sidnen Telegraph
B. Gonsaor
JO. G. Darrow
Joseph B. Gossage & CO
Redtiters and Proprietors
Bidney and
Black Hills Stage Line
Clones
W. Duphey
Union Pacific Railroad
Barking House
A. H. Raynolds
WM. Wallace
Nat'l Bank
Raynolds & Wallace
Bankers
NEB
V. Bierbower
Sidney, Nebraska
Geo. R. Ballou
Nebraska
Geo. R. Eist
Wii
Chas.s, Mrown, Juun MM
Thurst AT
Brown & Thurston
Attorneys 17 Law
Omana
Winman & Gantt, Attorneys AT Law
North Platte, Ned
Brown Brothers
L. Hobbs
J. GC. Ivy
T. Murphy
Main and
Walnut Street
J. Mahoney
Surles & Grant
C. A. Moore
Joan Carrie
Carrigan’s
Omaha House
Fred. Wirth
Narmecy St
Gmuaha
Owatta
James K.isi
Druccist
Farnhatn St
Nerrashka
Remiah Majioney
Bircett
Idney
Rapid Clty HG
Johnston
Rapid City
Deadwood City
Gen. Miles
Ileramte
Black Hills
City Personals
Paul Rawlins
D. J. McCann
J. W. Fowler
A. J. C. Beare
Crete
A. P. Filbert
Council Bluffs
W. Hi. Corbin
Republican Valley
Corbin
Columbus Era
Hensley
Dawson County
East
Oscenla Record
United States
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