Government Route Rivalry Over Sidney Mail Line
The Sidney Telegraph reports a dispute over mail routes to the Black Hills. Local interests claim Sidney is the shortest path and accuse Cheyenne bids of attempting faster service for higher cost. Officials opened bids showing two daily runs from Sidney at four days, with bonds, while Cheyenne offered six days to Deadwood for about three thousand dollars annually.
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Black Hills
Deadwood
Uig Cheyenne Yidland
Custer City
Post Office Department
Sidney Rowie Cheyenne
Railroad Plan From Stlney to the Black Uith Aims at Westward Route
Local writers advocate a railroad from Stlney to the Black Uith spanning 80 to 100 miles as the shortest link to the new Durado. They claim the road bed would be thickly settled, yield strong revenue, and urge an enterprising corporation and Nebraskan press support to boost western development and state income. The Cheyenne Ledger is condemned as dishonest by the editor.
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Stlney
Black Uith
E! Durado
Devel
Nebraska
Lisge
Sidney Nebraska rises as key supply hub for Hills mining region
Sidney on the Union Pacific emerges as the foremost outfitting point for the Hills. A recently completed North alta bridge provides the shortest route to Turnee and Deadwood areas, bringing heavy freight through town. About 1,000 residents live there with a transient wagon and freight traffic heavily laden for Camp Robinees and other mines.
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America
Sidney
Union Pacific
Omalis
Laranjie
Sidney Hae
North
Alta
S Ysney
Deadwood
Spring Creek
W. F. Finneligs
Bidney
Camp Robinees
Widney
New Discoveries Near Black Hills Reported
J J Brown of Omaha arrives from the Black Hills reporting rich diggings midway between the Black Hills and Big Horn country. His party, 41x miners, faced hostiles as six Indians were slain and the group captured gear and ammunition. Brown claims rich placer and quartz discoveries, with large nuggets and quartz specimens. he plans a return to Omaha with samples for assay.
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J. J. Brown
Omaha
Black Hills
Camp Crook
Dewdwoodk
Brown
Ec&lp
Hilla
Big Horn Country
Montana
Sharp
Hemington
Sitting Bulla Bund
Owl Creek
Mr. Brown
Filma
Telegraphic World News Summary for Sydney Telegraph
Telegraphic notes from the Sydney Telegraph compiling world news up to the moment of going to press. Reports cover diverse events and developments from various regions, reflecting a broad, rapid-fire bulletin of international occurrences and noteworthy happenings.
Judicial convention nominates Dilworth for district attorney
Special Dispatch to the Telegraph from Knannat Nebraska reports the sixth judicial district convention in More's Hall. J L Warrington presided with S S Beebe as secretary. A. H Bowen S L Bavidge Ev Fosberry and F J Pearson formed credentials. An informal ballot across counties chose C J Dilworth 82 votes over L M Moulton 8. Dilworth declared regular nominee amid applause. Bishop of Red Willow nominated for Representative on the Republican ticket after the thirteenth ballot. Darrow.
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Dilworth
L. M. Moulton
Bavidge
C.J. Dilworth
Oaal.Lata
Neb
Bishop
Red Willow County
Weather record at Sidney Barracks week ending September 22
Weather record at Sidney Barracks shows weekly average temperature 57.48 degrees with maximum 6.23 and minimum 0. SB.00. Wind direction NW. No significant precipitation at 0.66 inches.
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Sidney Barracks
Wek
Qulo
Bold Indian Village Surprise Strike Under Crook and Miles
A poorly supplied force led by Col. Miles routs a Sioux village near the Black Hills, seizing ponies and supplies after a brutal night trek. Gen. Crook arrives with reinforcements, driving Indians from the area in a fierce engagement that ends with praise for Miles and the weary troops.
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Bubh
Crawfore
von Lutwitz
Schwatka
Thomas Moore
Formis
Mornirz
Gruard
Ger
Crook
the &K
Miles
Sr. x
Hoe
Frank White
Cuffalo Clips
Aquaws
Cook
Arck
Fous
Col
Treaty signing at agency locks in Sioux Cheyenne Arapaho accord
The treaty with the Sioux Cheyennes and Arapaho was approved this evening after readings and interpretations. Red Cloud and other chiefs signed, while several women spoke against the document. The Cheyenne and Arraphadoes planned to sign tomorrow as commissioners headed to Spotted Tail Agency.
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Spotted Tail
Red Cloud
Father
Ceildren
Missouri River
Indira Territory
Indy the Great Father
Joot
Chariie Green
Mr. Raymond
Antoine Ledeau
Sam Dean
Dr. Daniels
Washington
Hed Dog
Maj. Howard
Bisner
Dantes
Black Hille
Silentos
Big Foot
Crow
TY Convention Adopts GOP Delegation plan and officers
The Republican County Convention held Saturday at 2 pm chose Geo W. Burnatt as chairman with J. Snyder as secretary. Delegates were elected to state, senatorial, and judicial conventions. C W Smith and Charles Dickinson named for various roles. meetings to publish in the Sidney Telegraph and adjourned sine die.
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Pursant
Weiss
Central Committee
Geo. W. Burnatt
Lf Snyder
C. W. Smith
J. Snyder
C.S. Harkison
Guus Dickinson
GW Barnhurs
H.snyder
C W Smith
Charles Dickinson
LT Hukioon
Test
IL. Snider
Fred Glover
Central
Wo Snyder
C. J. Dilworth
H. Williams
GC. T. Markison
C.T Markison
C.W. Smith
State Central Committee
C. T. Harrisom
Wat Personal Abuse Not Argument in Omaha Herald Row
W Surin notes Dr Miller of the Omaha Herald uses personal abuse instead of reason. He calls the doctor an inveterate liar and suggests the Democracy faces gloomy prospects. The State Fair at Lincoln next week will be covered for readers unable to attend.
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Miller
The
Omaha Herald
Mst
Lincoln
Justor
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