Defiance subscription terms and local notice
Defiance Ohio April 5 1878 subscription terms per year in advance six months in clubs of sixteen one year each single copies for sale by all Newsdealers Postmasters urged to act as agents readers urged to stand true the old ship is in danger and needs brave men note about California mint readiness and political chaff about Republicans and Democrats plus references to world affairs
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Ben
Gray Medicine CO
Mechanics’ Block
Detroit
G. W. Bechel
Buffington
Defiance Atgricultural Society
Court House
Defiance
Republicans win 13 of 18 Aldermen in Cleveland election
Cleveland Republicans claim a strong showing after electing 13 of 18 Aldermen on Monday. They dismiss Nationalist gains in Defiance and Toledo, noting the Nationalist vote dwindled. The piece also critiques the cost and impact of the Sioux war, suggesting it yielded little result.
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Republicans
Cleveland
Expeditions to Seek Polar Intelligence Launched by Nations
Nations including the United States Sweden Holland Germany and Russia dispatch expeditions this year seeking polar intelligence. The speaker asserts the claim was not a campaign lie and notes political figure Samuel Tilden has been ordered by the Supreme Court to fix his income tax.
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Tarre
America
Sweden
Holland
Germany
Russia
Sammy Tilden
Supreme Court
Jes
Defiance Nationalists Call Out Shysters in Rally
A Defiance faction denounces shysters and scalawags as Nationalists vote their ticket. The speaker questions if anyone is targeted and names a horn tooter as a possible figure of interest, signaling tense local politics and distrust.
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Ture
Westward Rush Draws Many This Spring
The notice notes a strong move toward Kansas as spring arrives, with many deciding to travel westward. The author expresses curiosity to personally verify the growing trend and its appeal.
Miser Fallis dies in Cincinnati owner of vast land holdings
An old miser Fallis dies in Cincinnati owning 3,106,296 acres appraised at 2,405,075 dollars. The Toledo post office appointment faced Senate rejection, voting 21 to 14 with most Democrats opposed. Findlay's savings bank drew public deposits before failing, leaving locals saddened by the loss of their funds.
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Fallis
Cincinnati
Toledo
Senate
Reed
Ohio elections show smaller GOP shift than prior wave
A Toledo speech notes Democrats winning city offices while Republicans show weakness. The piece compares Defiance votes: Democrats 555, Republicans 164, with prior years showing GOP gains dwindling and the so called National party viewed as a fusion. It warns Republicans to reassess drift and notes Democratic retention of members.
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Toledo
Steedman
B. F. Southworth
Council
National Party
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Warrie's horn-footing friend faces fate this week
A fragmentary line hints at a dramatic outcome for a character linked to Warrie this week, implying peril or transformation as the plot advances. The phrase suggests self-confrontation or readers might expect a fatal turn in the storyline.
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Warrie
Sandusky gain by Republicans reaches 600 since October election
The Sandusky Register reports a Republican gain of 600 votes in Sandusky city since the October election, outlining the shift in local political strength and its implications for upcoming races.
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Sandusky
Never trade horses while crossing a stream admonition
The speaker urges sticking to the current party in power as the stream is crossed and warns against switching horses during the transition. The old party has carried through worse times, so cling to the saddle and continue forward.
Perrysburg Elects E A Higgins Mayor on Republican Ticket
At Perrysburg Monday E A Higgins Esq a practical printer and editor for Toledo dailies was elected Mayor on the Republican ticket. If Mayor Higgins slings justice as efficiently as ink Perrysburg neighbors will have no occasion to regret their choice.
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Perrysburg
E.A. Higgins
Toledo
Higgins
Kansas settlers flood state with thousands daily
A well informed Topeka writer estimates that about 2000 people per day have been arriving in Kansas for a month. Many arrive with little to start life on government land. The prairie soil, requiring little tillage, promises a bountiful crop once plowed and planted.
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Topeka
State of
Kansas
Kansas Prairies
Republicans Stand Firm in Defense of Freedom and Government
The piece urges Republicans to stay loyal to the party, praising its history of preserving the Union and combating corruption. It warns against switching to Democrats or a new party, arguing that reason is being clouded by populist influence and that Republicans must continue to uphold established principles and good governance.
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Grand Old
Republican Party
Local Notices and Business Details in Wachita and Chesterfield
D W Poe now practices law in Wachita Kansas formerly of Delta. Wm Onweller farms 120 acres at Chesterfield and sold land products totaling 1445 with 150 paid for labor this season. A fire at C W Ely store at Fayette likely from spontaneous combustion of rags with about 80 pounds of powder nearby and 1500 loss. $3000 insurance on goods. Republican.
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D. W. Poe
Delta
Wachita
Kansas
Wm. Onweller
Chesterfield
Fayette
C. W. Ely
Republican
Burglars Hit Six Stores in Kalida Raid
Last Wednesday night six Kalida establishments were raided by burglars believed to be local. The same period a miscreant stole the iron gate from Dr Moe’s residence. An ox team delivered timber supplies to local timber men on Tuesday.
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Moe
Sentinel
County Teachers Exam Notable Attendance and Local Theft Incident
At a Saturday session of the County Teachers Examining Board sixty people appeared for exams. Kahlo and Waterman on Front Street reported a burglary with the wash drawer broken open eight to ten dollars in coins taken and two revolvers stolen. Christ Egner, duck hunting at Mud Creek, suffered a shell misfire injuring three fingers and the palm.
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Kahlo & Waterman
Front Street
Christ. Egner
Mud Creek
Rail travel rights and regulations for passengers
The Railway Age article of March 21 outlines six court based rules for travelers. It states railways may set reasonable passenger regulations while passengers must show and surrender tickets on request. It notes consequences for nonpayment and the right of railways to charge extra or remove riders. It also covers ticket facilities and hours.
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Railway Age
Avr Railroad Company
Artesian well at depot a daily water source
Van Wert notes the depot artesian well yields 1000 to 2000 barrels daily with no apparent decline. It also details a drunken husband’s neglect of his family, his wife’s late night confrontation at Moebus’ saloon, threats, and a resolve to protect her children despite hardship.
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Moebus
Lord of Creation
Bulletin
Wood County items and court notes from Perrysburg and Bowling Green
The piece reports on local topics in Wood County including a Perrysburg youth custody case and whooping cough affecting youths, a teachers institute turnout in Perrysburg, Bowling Green road requests, and a two year old District Court case being considered for Supreme Court transfer. It notes five Andrews raiders in Wood County and a mistaken arrest in a store robbery, plus children poisoned by milk weed near Bowling Green. Judge Owen’s first Wood County bench appearance is described with praise from attorneys and clients.
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District Court
Supreme Court of the State
Wm. Mattison
McIntyre
Mr. Southwell
Jas. Pillars
Selwyn N. Owen
Beer
Napoleon Items: Ditch talks and local theft cases in Napoleon
Putnam County Commissioners meet with Napoleon officials on ditch matters. James Zell and George Markey jailed for stealing rope and iron from a canal boat and wood from Randall's Saw Mill. Henry Deffendall arrested for stealing money and notes from John Miller's saloon. Hartman loses smoked meat to thieves. one ham found. J. W. Miller contracts Otto Honeck to build a three story brick hotel at Perry and Clinton streets.
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James Zell
George Markey
Randall
Henry Deffendall
John Miller
Deffendall
Miller
N. H. Hartman
J. W. Miller
Otto Honeck
Perry and
Clinton Streets
Reform Nationals Quarrel Costs City Victory
The Nationals once led Toledo by a large margin on reform promises but fell into a bitter quarrel over minor offices. The split left them with a narrow outcome on Monday, far from a sweeping win.
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Nationals
Toledo
Reform Party
Maumee Presbytery Meets at Napoleon
The Maumee Presbytery holds a session at Napoleon on April 16 to discuss church affairs and administrative matters.
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Maumee
Napoleon
Kansas land boom urged for settlers along Kansas Pacific line
Correspondent G. E. U. Ellis of Ellis Kansas appeals to free and oppressed men to move west to Kansas. He touts land along the Kansas Pacific line in Ellis and Trego counties as ideal for homes with scarce timber, coal nearby, good water power, strong schools, churches, and healthy climate. He urges investment and settlement, promising favorable land terms and rapid homesteading opportunities along a path from Topeka.
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Defiance to host Northwestern Ohio Firemen’s Convention
The Defiance Fire Department met to arrange entertainment for the Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Firemen’s Convention set for April 30 in Defiance. The well attended meeting pledged strong hospitality and invited eminent firemen. Clifford Thomas of New York City has agreed to attend as editor of the National Firemen’s Journal.
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United States
Defiance
Clifford Thomas
New York City
National Firemens’ Journal
Republican vitality anchors Union spirit in perilous era
The text argues that the Republican party remains a strong refuge for loyal Union sentiment amid financial chaos and Democratic rebel influence. It predicts growth through upcoming elections and compares the party to disciplined American troops, citing New Hampshire’s recent triumph as evidence of veteran resolve.
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Republican Party
Triump
New Hampshire
Sumner Proposes Immediate Jewelry Silverware Stack
M A Sumner requests quick action to install a new stock of jewelry silverware clocks and related items, aiming to bolster offerings without delay. The proposal stresses expanding assortments and accelerating procurement to meet anticipated demand.
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M. A. Sumner
New Palace Sleeping Cars Start St Louis to Boston Route
The new line of Palace Sleeping Cars between St Louis and Boston will begin regular runs Monday April 1. The first eastbound sleeper departs St Louis on train No 2 at 6 40 PM and the first westbound sleeper leaves Boston at 3 00 PM, proceeding over the Wabash and affiliated lines.
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Wabash
Canada Southern
New York Central
Hoosac Tunnel
Defi' Pacific to Toledo via Express Lines Railroad Schedule
A fragmentary transit ledger lists Defi' Pacific and Acc. Mail Express connections through Toledo with times and station names such as 630 N41 Monclova and 12.19 645 12.02 Neapolis. Other entries include Napoleon Elmwood Defiance and Okolona with scattered figures like 33 and 700 and notes on service windows and rates.
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B&o
Elmwood
N. Haven
RSS
Fi. Wayne
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