Sidney and Black Hills Railroad Dispute Emerges
A private letter from Capt J C Wilcox to Gen Lowe is published, asserting a Sidney to Cheyenne route offers shorter railroad distance over a plan from Cheyenne, challenging the Union Pacific, and touting Sidney as the preferable path to access rich mineral discoveries. The Omaha Herald notes the 100 mile saving undermines Cheyenne's viability.
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J.C Wilcox
Gen. Lowe
Capt. Wilcox
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Cheyenne
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Omahe Herald
Sidney Route to the Black Hills Letter from Capt. Wilcox
Private letter from Camp Chanke dated February 14 reports Sidney gaining favor as a route to the Black Hills. Pilgrims, freighters from Cheyenne road, and improving conditions push toward Deadwood via Rapid City and Crook. Sidney grows fast despite fears of a Union Pacific line and Cheyenne as initial point. General Lowe, Omaha.
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Promised Land
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Buffalo Gap
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Crook
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Cheyenne
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W. W. Lowe
Omaha
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