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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1885
Page
3
A provocative poem questions the absence of the Devil in modern belief citing a world that votes him out yet asks who sustains crime and war. It challenges readers to name the culprit behind the day’s frauds and crimes and to confront moral responsibility.
Evelyn Seaforth abandons a life of luxury to follow her mother the gypsy queen, while her grandfather Mr Seaforth demands she renounce the mother. The march toward a Continent life with her beloved collides with family duty, leading to a dramatic, tearful choice and a return toward home.
The article notes Russia’s long aim to avenge the Crimean War and restore prestige. It suggests the current emperor may attack India via India routes while England fights the Soudan war and Ireland simmers. It warns of England’s military weakness and potential global market impacts from war.
Cairo dispatch reports an American Irishman who left Chicago in January to aid the Sudanese against British forces. He traveled via New York, France, and Ceylon, interviewing leaders, then joined Osman Digna’s camp near Suakim. Pakistan reports 13 000 donkeys mules and horses. The Academie de Medecine awards a prize to an essayist advocating broader use of such devices.
The St. Paul Advocate reports on James G Blaine's religious upbringing. It notes his mother Mrs Blaine a devout Catholic and explains his Protestant college education shaped his faith. It emphasizes Blaine remained faithful to baptism while his family stayed Catholic, including his convert father.
A fragmented, error riddled passage claims Cleveland carries a flawed trade mark and debates on money, democracy, and party loyalty. The excerpt mocks Democratic stance, notes distrust of fiat currency, and hints at internal party strife and shifting loyalties.
The passage discusses Curtis reconciling with Manning's methods and mugwump strategy. It suggests many opponents of Mapins will accept the approach within four years, or he will learn the reason why.
The draft includes Beecher's self satisfaction with the administration and a comparison implying Cleveland’s unjust actions caused harm, reflecting heated rhetoric in a public speech and controversial remarks about politics.
The stranger, described as a bad-looking man, fails to cut a beefsteak and requests Madam to send the noble-looking youth to the blacksmith for a tool. The scene ends with uncertainty as the dealer falters over the odd request and garbled dialogue.
Forty members attended as debates over Mr Love’s bill to regulate county officer fees consumed the session. Proposals to pay county auditors a salary, set fees, and adjust percentages for treasurers sparked objections and a call of the House. Senate action covered amendments on licenses, bonds, and road and education measures, with adjournment set for the next day.
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