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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1878
Page
1
Boston and surrounding areas report dense election results with party tickets listed. The piece outlines state and precinct race tallies including judges, representatives, and officials across multiple districts and counties. It notes Democratic gains and Greenback party activity, with scattered Republican successes in various contests.
From early returns Republicans appear to have carried Michigan's entire congressional delegation and strong majorities in districts. Newberry leads First district by about 1,000. Croswell likely clears 30,000 for governor. In Minnesota and St Paul Rameau and Washburn show solidRepublican gains with large margins. Mitchell and Donnell contest Supreme Court and congressional seats.
Across multiple states, Democrats extend majorities in Congress and state legislatures. OConnor in Second District and Tilman in the Fifth are noted as elected, Richardson in First District appears secure, while New Hampshire and New Jersey show mixed shifts toward Republicans and Democrats. Rhode Island and New York updates indicate party gains and shifts in local offices and senate control.
A roundup of election results from New York to Missouri notes Republicans leading in Brooklyn and Albany areas, with Danforth likely winning in the Court of Appeals race and statewide GOP gains in Dakota, Georgia, Kansas, and Missouri. Democratic clout appears strong in the South and Midwest, while several states report mixed county and local races and pending official tallies.
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