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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1878
Page
2
A long, fragmented column notes editor changes, candidates on the Greenback ticket, local tax fights in East St. Louis, and speculation on state politics. It mentions bribery rumors around General Meyer, a spreading yellow fever threat, and jokes about future governors with names and puns.
A partisan critique opposes Welch’s reelection and questions rival candidates Crounse Cowin Mandelson Blanchard in Nebraska. The piece argues Welch serves western interests while warning against Cronuse aligned factions and the Union Pacific’s influence on western prosperity.
The Interior Secretary’s ruling allowing pre emption of unsold lands tied to the 1862 act could render UP land grant bonds valueless and deprive Nebraska counties of tax revenue. Union Pacific will contest, warning readers not to attempt pre emption while predicting prolonged litigation and potential Supreme Court review.
Fremont Tribune editor W. H. Michael reports Western Nebraska sentiment backing Welch for reelection and supports Dilworth for attorney general. He notes opposition to Welch in the region and predicts a harsh political storm over Welch’s record, while praising Dilworth as a better candidate.
An Independent candidate, Gen. Dilworth, is hailed as the only man with premium stock in Western Nebraska politics. Supporters claim his election is virtually certain and expect him to be a strong legal factor with high learning, unchallenged by foes in the region. They praise his record as Fifth Judicial District District Attorney and anticipate steady leadership in state law affairs.
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