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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1876
Page
4
A quirky entry lists participants JOSEPH B. GOSSAGE and GEORGE G. DARROW among others in a Saturday event dated September 8, 1976. The phrasing resembles an OCR gibberish, but names and a specific date appear as the readable anchors of this item.
A Cherokee County newspaper column endorses two Nebraska 96th District state senate candidates, praising J Garrison and C K Allen as honest men while criticizing political tricksters. It notes Garrison’s resignation from the U P R R drive and urges unity to back a worthy nominee, urging local booster support for a trusted county clerk contender.
A Sunday afternoon blaze devastated the small town of Hyacinth near Montreal, destroying homes and livelihoods. About 5,000 residents faced a food shortage as aid streams in, with estimated losses reaching $2,000,000. Emergency cries for relief echoed through the stricken community.
A London Times report by a stringer with the Turkish army says the war's fiercest clash occurred Friday near Alexinac. The Servian army under Tchernayeff is said to be badly defeated and disorganized, with heavy losses though exact figures are not given. The engagement centered on artillery as Turks with heavier batteries forced a retreat toward Deligrad.
Indiana figure James D. Williams known as Blue Jean Jimmy, praised for cutting House expenses and fighting extravagance, draws ire from Mortonites as he shifts toward a governorship. Critics label him plainspoken and practical, comparing him to Lincoln in honesty and frugality.
Horatio Seymour refuses the Saratoga convention nomination and says the declination letter is with State Committee chair Magone. Magone denies receipt but promises clarity soon. Democratic managers scramble while competing papers push to ignore the decline. SUN paper favors finality and weighs substitutes Hand or Lord as viable runners to mend the ticket.
The statement attacks the Indians for killing Custer’s band and claims their subsistence is nearly gone under Crook and Terry. It contends peace talks are a sham, mocks the Indian peace commissioners, and accuses government officials of graft while promising ruin for soldiers and frontiersmen.
In a speech before Omaha Commissioners last week General Sibley criticizes using Sioux warriors as scouts for U S troops. He argues against bringing them in while peace efforts have succeeded, warns of risks to western frontiersmen and the government budget, and questions the plan’s practicality and cost.
In Omaha we met leading firm proprietors and praised most as honorable, liberal men who support the Bidney route to the Black Hills and city wealth. A few merchants are accused of tightfisted opposition, harming our town. Citizens urged to avoid buying from those men to teach them a lesson.
Papilion Times and Grand Island Independent discuss Col. Champion S. Chase as a strong Congress candidate backed by Omaha politicians and citizens. They praise his possible race, note rival Frank Welch and Guy Barton, and commend Meyer Chase as a capable backup option in the district.
The Republican electors of Buffalo Adams Webster Franklin Harlan Kearney Phelps Gosper Furnas Hitchcock Dundy Chasz Cheyenne Kell Lincoln Dawson Sherman Red Willow Frontier and unorganized territory west of said district in the 5th Judicial District Nebraska are called to meet in district convention at Kearney Junction Buffalo county on September 2 1876 at 1 PM to nominate a candidate for District Attorney for each district. Representation is apportioned Adams 7 Buffalo 5 Cheyenne 2 Dawson 8 Franklin 8 Frontier 1 Furnas 3 Gosper 1 Harlan 3 Kearney 2 Keith 1 Lincoln 4 Phelps 1 Red Willow 1 Sherman 1 Webster 3 Hitchcock 1. It is recommended counties send delegates as apportioned to the State Convention. By order Fifth Judicial District Central Committee M S Bovoxe Chairman T L Waxminorow Chairman dated Sept 1876.
Our latest intelligence places Crook August 30 near the South Yellowstone heading toward Glendine for supplies. Terry lies north of the Yellowstone fifteen miles below Giesine, moving toward the Missouri river. A large fresh trail lies eight miles below him toward the west where Terry is expected to strike September tet. Josephine notes thirty inches of water with elevated rapids. Far Wears above the rapids will winter in the Yellowstone.
We hereby give notice that we claim cattle branded U S No other have right to turn over any of said cattle by us or our authorized agent. 41 2¢ a Snave Broa.
A Life Scholarship is offered by the Great Western Business College in Omaha Nebraska. George R Rathburn is president and terms are described as reasonable. Applicants may inquire at the college office for particulars. tf
Bay sale and exchange railroad tickets promotion offering savings by addressing the Omaha firm at 965 Warnham Street and Tenth Street opposite the Union Pacific depot. Includes note about agents of the Canard and State Steamship Lines.
A damaged notice indicates a large business building 18 by 40 feet at a site on East Mala Street. Immediate possession offered. Inquiries directed to Moons for further details.
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