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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1876
Page
4
The text notes Sidney is two hundred miles nearer to the Black Hills than other railroad points and two days by an excellent road bring travelers to Starney's Peak. Stages depart Sidney every Tuesday morning for Custer City.
A joint resolution approved March 13 1676 encourages Nebraskan towns to assemble on July 4 1876 and prepare an historical sketch of each county or town from its foundation. Copies should be filed with county clerks and the Librarian of Congress to document the first centennial of the nation and its institutions. The act, dated April 25 1876 in Lincoln, Nebraska, urges county and state participation and outlines submission details.
The Republican National Convention nominated a reform ticket likely to be welcomed nationwide especially in Nebraska. The victory is a triumph over corrupt politicians and a push for purification of public service. Hayes is praised for reform and integrity. Wheeler, the Vice Presidential nominee, has strong support from Congress.
The profile highlights Solomon Wheeler of Malone New York born 1820 aged about 56 a lawyer with extensive business experience. He served in the New York Legislature 1830 to 1857 and in the State Senate then Congress since 1860. He authored the Wheeler Compromise stabilizing Louisiana politics and aiding Kellogg state government and reorganization of the legislature.
A report outlines proposed constitutional amendments introduced June 12 by Scott Lord New York now favored by Democrats for the party platform in St Louis. The draft details post office and trial provisions, removal for misconduct and accountability, testimony rules for bribery cases, and disqualification from office for convicted officials. It notes related diplomatic and political items including Winslow in England and resignations in Washington and Berlin, with broader wartime and impeachment references.
Practical summary for Gold Rush interest. Details include distances from Sidney to Black Hills sites such as Deadwood, Whitewood creeks, and Custer City, plus stage and freight rates. Fare Sidney to Red Cloud 12.50, to Custer City 20 first class. freight 3 to 6 cents per pound. Equipment and mining tools priced. horses and teams available. total 182 or 100 miles depending on route.
Public notice from H Wittram & Co promotes travel via the Chicago & North Western line as the oldest and shortest Omaha to Chicago route. It highlights steel rails, central Chicago depot, early arrivals for connections, and advises ticketing via Marshall Cedar Rapids Clinton or Fulton for northern routes. Information available from travel agents Movstaim in Omaha or Sizzesor in Chicago.
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