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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1878
Page
5
Fragmented text surveys temper in 1860s U.S. politics. It mentions Greenback party support, labor unrest, and fears over fiat money. References to yellow fever, enlistment rules, and a sweeping critique of government monetary policy appear, framed as a public opinion summary.
The Telegraph newspaper discloses a plan to expand from twenty four to forty eight columns of original and general reading matter. Changes include improved news from the West and Nebraska, emphasis on agriculture and stock raising, and a shift in editorial leadership with Mr. WD Brain joining as co-manager and editor. The owners seek reader support to produce a more complete, reliable mirror of local events in Sidney and Western Nebraska.
The delegate convention at the Court House in Sidney last Thursday remained in session with disciplined deliberations and a final adjournment. Joy Plave was nominated as county commissioner amid ongoing credential disputes. delegates are bound to stand by the convention’s actions and the election certificates. The piece notes the Hanlan versus Courtney race was not won by Courtney as he could not win.
A fragment from 1867 features B F Wade arguing against paying 250s, refusing bond payments in gold, and denouncing apexeile payments. He warns contractions would ruin the country, equating such moves with a fire and urging no strain on the currency under current circumstances.
During the Sidney Precinct primary, named delegates were elected and credentialed to attend today’s county convention to nominate a county commissioner. The report cites party lines, debt concerns, and calls for industrial work to spur revival, with commentary on internal party discipline and national money debates.
Wisconsin congressmen seek funds from donors as in Colorado while Kaneat aids the Democratic majority. Massachusetts widow Baurler is targeted by Republicans. A $52500 influx supports campaigns in Pennsylvania and Colorado. Senator Davis of Illinois is nominated by a Republican paper for president amid possible policy shifts.
The Twenty sixth Senatorial convention met in North Platte October 21 1878 at 2 pm with limited delegation. Charles McDonald was nominated for Senator and endorsed unanimously. a Central Committee for the 26th district was elected including C L Cooper A B Annis L Aufdengarten R F James P P Kibben W F Colwell and S J Bate. Secretary Lamour Warrs recorded adjournment to October 22.
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