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The Sidney Northern Rail Road debate and its opponents
A long local column discusses the proposed Sidney to Black Hills railroad, noting opposition from Sidney interests and concerns about economic harm. It reports a Philadelphia-backed Northern Railroad Co project with termini at SidneyNevada and Custer City, and details local reactions, industry moves, and prominent residents visiting or departing Sidney as the issue unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hills
Missouri River
Port Pierre Bismarck
Cheyenne
Sianey
Sidney
Trleon Aph
Lincoln Journal
Northern Railroard Co
Secretry of
State 8
Jov
W. B. Jenks
Alex. Hazard
Les J. Stuart
Philadelphia
Sidavy
Nev
Custer City
Uafic
Union Pacific Road
Apencies
North
Nto
Cusson
Laramie City
Red Cloud
Heirstein
Council Bluffs
UPKR
Fie
Wm. Gaslin, Jr
Telegraph
Franklin County
Welch
Clifton Place
Banning Water
Sherif
Hcer
Holt County
McCarty