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Newspaper

Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1880

Page

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Senate and House sessions report on elections and Ute treaty

The Special Committee on Elections Frauds reports to the Senate on frauds and on the Ute agreement debate. House actions cover Star Service Deficiency bill, printing costs, and currency resolutions. Debates include Ute treaty ratification, census act amendments, and tax provisions with several officials named.

Senate Imme Woole Telfer Hill Schurz Wallace Senate Select Committee Prohisie Mann United States Imment Bailey Garland McDonald Kernan Kirkwood, Hoar Blair House Messrs Covert Joyce Willis Davis Taylor Berry Page Sparks Houck E. Senate Williams Rand Dawes and Morgan Weaver Armfield Atherton Atkins Beale Belford Bicknell Blackburn Bland Cabell Clardy Clark Cobb Coffroth Colerick Cook Cox Culberson Daon E. Ovine Pein R Ibre Jickey Duni I Ton Ieeezie Frost Gotan Harris Hatch Hull Jones Kelle Kenna Ladd Lowe Manning McKenzie McMillan Mills Muldrow Murch Myers New Nicholls Persons Phelps Phillips Reswan Richmond Robertson Rothwell Russell Ryan Sawyer Lewes Singleton Miss Ilinois Smith Speer Steele Stevenson Tillman O. Turner T. Turner Vance Waddill Wellborn Whitthorne Ala Wilson Committee On Ways and Means West Point United States Senate Pendleton and Morgan and Teller Clymer

Contested Minnesota Seat Remanded After House Action

The Committee on Elections ruled on Donnelly vs Washburn from Minnesota, declaring Washburn and then Donnelly not entitled to the seat. A report to vacate the seat and remand for a new election was ordered with a minority report planned.

Committee On Elections National House of Representatives Donnelly Washburn Minnesota Treasury A. C. Wells Wells New Orleans United States Senate Escer United States Edward Tatro Butler Highgate Windsor Stone Washington Tuer Alaska The Golsen Gregg Chicago Post-office Department 4Th Atlantic & Pacific Telegraph Company Pullman Palace Car Company Union and Central Pacific Thurman United States Supreme Court

Foreign Intelligence Roundup From St Petersburg to Greece

Reports from St Petersburg claim General Melikoff blocked play of Julius Caesar. An Anderloes Belgium mine disaster left 20 bodies recovered from 150 workers. Halifax endured a fierce storm with three to four feet of snow in towns. Dublin Home Rule denounces mistreatment of Parnell at Enniscorthy. Cuban drought lowers tobacco and sugar yields. England faces cattle disease boosting American meat prices. Rumors say 1500 Chinese troops crossed the border and 7000 more concentrate for an advance. The King of Greece expresses thanks to Charles Tuckerman.

St. Petersburg Melikoff Julius Cesar Anderloes Belgium Halifax N. S Dublin Home Rule League Parnell Enniscorthy Cuba England Greece Charles Tuckerman

Board of Supervisors Investigates Kalloch Impugnment Speeches

San Francisco officials adopted a resolution authorizing the Judiciary Committee to probe incendiary remarks attributed to Mayor Kalloch, signaling possible impeachment steps. Also: Parliament elections abroad and U S political and military updates from the same period.

San Francisco Ireland Chicago Milwaukee Wis Cincinnati Board of Education Berlin Prince Bismarck German Empire Federal Council Mahomed Jan

Paddock Pushes Bill to Equalize Homesteads in Senate

In Washington the 31st Congress special reports Senator Paddock of Nebraska won Senate passage for a homestead bill. It lets homesteaders holding less than 160 acres add up to 60 acres, with conditions on location proof and cultivation. transfers are void, and only surrender can unlock the option.

Washington Senator Paddock Nebraska Senate West United States General Land Office

The Revolutionary Movement in Russia From a Liberal View

A discussion of Russia's absolutist regime showing signs of strain from Nihilist conspiracies and government coercion. It cites Dolgorukoff on despotism, the Russian code, and varied political factions from Nihilists to Pan-Slavists, with potential for a crisis climax in St Petersburg. It notes differing foreign policy currents and the possibility of a sudden royal surrender.

Russia Czarowitz St. Petersburg Prince Dolgorukoff la Verite Sur Europe Asia Katkoff Aksakoff Tchermareff Fadereff India Persia Turkey Hungary Germany

Water spout pursues Pacific Mail steamer off Guatemala

Passenger William H. Hallock recounts a dramatic water spout off the Guatemalan coast as the Pacific Mail steamer reversed course to flee. The spiraling column drew water from the sea, released tons of dark water, and arced with lightning through a clouded penumbra, a display both terrible and beautiful.

William H. Hallock Pacific Mail Company Guatemala Philadelphia Times

Pine tree found, Moela man causes scare and twist

An elderly Moela Virginia resident cut a large white pine near his home. As the tree fell he shouted loudly drawing neighbors. He hid nearby while they trimmed the tree to search for a supposed body. He then claimed his wife and neighbors had done half a day’s work. He thanked them with pain killer and camphor.

Lubin Caroline Kale Thorn N. Y Moela Va Iethan

Butter used in centuries past and light-hearted antics noted

A brief, scattered note recalls centuries old butter use and humorous quirks from heraldic or philatelic contexts, indicating lighthearted sentiment about historic practices.

Political party frictions and secession debates echo across Indiana

A compilation of editorials criticizes Democratic efforts to secure seats for Ignatius Donnelly, praises Republican steadiness in Iowa conventions, and questions Indiana's status as a Democratic state. It recalls Civil War era stances by Tilden and secession arguments while noting editorials on party unity and governance.

Illinois Supreme Court Kansas General Grant le le Chicago Blaine Nebraska Cincinnati Tilden Louisville H. B. Brown Circuit Court of the United States Comerford Louisee Congress Live Oak County Texas West St. Louis Indianapolis Milwaukee Las Vegas N. M Ottawa Effingham Kepley Board of Education Wheeling West Va Joplin Dexx Gates Woman’s Suffrage Association Chicago Times Ohio Indiana Kentucky Narrow Ridge Mendocino City Cal Neil S. Hammaland Frank Alsen Hancock Porter County Emery Storrs Democratic Party Bourbon Organ Democratic Ignatius Donnelly Republican Party WN. Y. Tribune Porter Fitz John Logan Brick Cincinnati Enquirer Gramercy Park Cleveland Iowa Des Moines Register National Party Indianapolis Journal

A Dismal Retrospect on Democrats and War Policy

A critical recap of Democratic opposition during the Civil War highlights figures like Dix and Dickinson advocating a hard war stance while others opposed it. The piece argues Democrats prolonged the war and outlines key demonstrations of their stance, contrasting with Unionist unity and eventual wartime outcomes. It then shifts to a report on postwar economic recovery, detailing prosperity measures in 1879 across agriculture, industry, and banking, and noting declines in mercantile failures and increased trade activity.

Department of Industry Chicago New Orleans South Lake Cities West Bessemer Great Britain Pennsylvania Railroad Company New England Tna Hartford, Conn

The Barrel Holds the Field in Democratic Outlook

A New York Tribune summary notes Democratic booms fading except for scattered support in the South. It cites Bayard, Hancock, Seymour, Randolph, Thurman, Hendricks, Jewett, Palmer, and Church as largely fictitious or minor forces. Tammany and Tilden face cautious expectations while Republicans regard the scene as remarkably favorable to their view.

Bayard World Newspaper South Hancock Seymour Randolph Thurman Hendricks Jewett Tammany Tilden Bolt Missouri Dorsheimer Republican Observer N. Y. Tribune

Stampede of accusations between Coffroth and Blackburn

The dispute pits Union Democrat Mr. Coffroth of Pennsylvania against ex Confederate Brigadier Mr. Blackburn of Kentucky. Blackburn accuses Coffroth of treason and threatens a punch, while Coffroth counters with a call to rebuke Blackburn. The episode stirs memories of secession and treason amid party tensions.

Coffroth Pennsylvania Blackburn Kentucky Bourbon Communion Chicago Tribune

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Defiance Co. Express Frank C. Culley Cor. Clinton and First Sts Hance Eo. Express Business Directory Selwyn N. Censores Jacob J. Greene Adam Minsel E.ca Noa John P Frederick John Dowe B. W. Slagle H. Er F. M. Thompson Pheas Shorey Ag Rney Sheri G'oroner Rees der Commission Ts Sinfirm’y Director Tu-En-Da-Wie F. and A. Masons R. A. Masons R and &. Masons Defiance Commandery Masonic Hall Corner Clinton Defiance Lodge Knights of Honor Defiance Fort Defiance Lodge, No Defiance Council Stone Front Bishop Post Fourth and Washington Streets Ann. A. K. Heinemann ST. John's Corner Fifth and Jackson Streets J. B. Young ST. Mary’s Catholic Church Jefferson and Arabella Streets Rev P. M. Kinkeadees Race Episcopal Church 2Nd and A. V. Gorrel M. E Corner Third Wayne Sts A. J. Fish FIRST Ebaptist Church Wayne and Third Streets W. V. Thomas Warne and Juliett Streets Wm. Andrews Clinton and J. Deindoerfer First Presbyterian Church Second Streets John’s Lutheran Church Washington and O'Cinec A. M. Sredar School Dele A. Rohn, N Office Corner Court Wayne ‘A. Streets Defiance, Ohio L. G. Thacker Buffington & Co S Pilmington T. H. Ashton M. D.ffice Jefferson Street Downs & Collier, M.D Ots Eagle Block Sam’s Clothing Perry and First Streets S.S. Hoffman FFICE Zeller & Rbruner Rins Ldo Evans River Road W.S. Powell G. W. Bechel Jackson Street Taird D. P. Aldrich, M. D Colby & Scott's H. W. Myers Aioe Jon & Co Ance Travis & Heacock Keystone Attorneys AT Law William Carter Latty & Peaslee LAW Court Street Tourt House Hardy & Johnson Ttorneys Wolsier’s Block Court House S W. Rohn Wolsifler J. F. Deatrick Tuird Streets George W. E.lley S. T. Sutphen Wolsiffer Milton E. Orcutt Ofin Ralston Charles E. Bronson Harley Bro’s Defiance Post Office United States and Territories Canada Scotland Wales U. S Harper's Leslie's Scribner’s Veeney Lesh Mattelas Boots & Shoes L. E. Beardsley E. J. Pontius Millinery Third St Colby & Scott's Drug Store C. Diehl New York Ron Fremont Harvester Company Rakestraw and the St. and Wabash Railway I. B. Hills &Son J. Bauer & CO Viebach Clinton Street Maumee River Hine N Bauer & Co Baltimore R. Brown, Baker Congressional Yale University O'Leary New England Methodist Conference Boston Annie Oliver Andrews General Conference Wesley Chapel New York City Thatcher United States Navy Chesapeake Philadelphia Ella Duffy Jimmy John Jacob Astor Hayes Theophilus Steele Dr. Steele CusBan Athens Commaroff Constantinople Bismarck Queen Victoria Louise Rome Italy Alexandria Egypt Vienna John Abyssinia Berberab Menelek Prince de Lieven Prince’s Palace Montalmont Savoy Cabal London Ghuznee Jan CatcaTra Narseais Koda Chaknasar Dorine Manitoba British Northwest Territories Bucharest Jerome Napoleon Duchess of Marlborough Batoum Black Sea San Stefano Arica Denis Kearney Rome Sentinel Utah Rees Cee Baltimore News Asylum Ictoria Danbury News Brooklyn James Boston Transcript Rhode Island Harvard College Detroit Free Press Wilton Karl Blind International Review Count DE Lesseps France Vermont Montpelier Eugene FarriFax Williamson Dix Tureee the Revolutionary Movement Lincoln Union Society For Ellogg Supreme Court Harper’s Weekly Sumter General Dix Daniel S. Dickinson Vallandigham Woodward Fernando Wood Mr. Tilden Buchanan
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