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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1876
Page
4
A chaotic letter page comments on international events and domestic politics. It notes Turkey pressing an armistice offer, a House committee grilling Secretary Robeson, a Dublin torchlight procession celebrating Fenian escapees, and the French funeral of George Sands. Also mentions Bolivia’s new president, unrest in Black Hills, and critical, satirical remarks on local readers and editors.
The House committee authorized Representative Page to report a joint resolution declaring the Black Hills country open for exploration and settlement while preserving Indian hunting rights. The text urges rapid passage, invoking labor, bullion, and frontier support, with warlike measures hinted to secure Western peace. Also notes Olympic team prospects, Blaine health news, and critiques of Orth's gubernatorial bid amid party competition.
Reports from Washington indicate Fehaxen Kerries is in a very critical state and few expect survival. The distress from public charges raised by witness Harney has severely worsened his already delicate health, raising fears the scandal could be fatal. Earlier dispatches describe malignant attacks connected to the case and his earnest exposure to ongoing investigations.
A Sidney guide outlines distances from Ridney to the Black Hills, transport routes, and living costs. It notes gold discoveries near Deadwood and Whitewood, prices for fares Sidney to Red Cloud and Custer City, freight rates, horse and mule prices, and mining tool costs.
SPECIAL NOTICES describes the Chicago and North Western line as the safest fastest route from Omaha to Chicago with excellent track, early Chicago arrivals for east connections, and through trains with Pullman Sleepers. It urges tickets via Marshall Cedar Rapids or Lincoln for Northern Iowa and via Falcon for Wisconsin and provides contact details for ticket offices and agents.
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