10 Apr 1884
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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1884
Page
1
The coul is cased in the body of the flesh to serve its time upon the earth and weave in life in fibre and in mesh into a garb of royal worth. A garb for a word on high where truth ages in a glance or a sigh and every life must stand alone. Let us live not for the hour or day but for the endless day to come and walk the broadest way.
Albany Journal recounts amusing anecdotes linking composers to puns and music. Beethoven, a deaf encounter at an asylum, and others inspire short quips ending in titled pieces like Wait till the clouds roll by and When the leaves begin to turn.
Dr. Norvin Green recalls John W Garrett as devoted to his wife, showing a homelike railway office in his library with her by his side. The description contrasts his private tenderness with irritability toward others and notes he has since largely ceased business. A separate portrait of Arabi rasha portrays him as strong and likable, yet lacking full eloquence and sometimes disordered rhetoric, a dutiful family man rather than a rigid fanatic.
The Ogallala Cattle Company of Omaha expands holdings by purchasing the Boser herd of 45000 head, totaling over 100000 cattle with about $3000000 invested.
The Gotha crematorium, the empire’s only facility, handles rising numbers of bodies from Germany and abroad including America. Since 1878 the plant cost about £5,000 and uses an Italian style gas furnace. cremations take about two hours with the process requiring advance notice to authorities.
The piece notes Gladstone's seemingly spotless private life at Hawarden Castle and contrasts it with a Virginia crime case where a black man pleads hardship over a white woman’s accusation. A church anecdote follows about a wife fearing rain will spoil her bonnet, with the husband muttering that the milliner called it a duck of a bonnet.
A reporter investigates Markeson a young man on Walnut Street who makes a living composing letters for others. He details how six years earlier he worked as a card writer at fairs before buying his stand and building a steady business writing business letters for a steady stream of clients.
Four Delphos youths aged fifteen to nineteen are under arrest for robbing freight cars. Hitt exposes a garden seed racket and supplies packages to constituents by the cart load. Huron County Commissioners offer a $2,000 reward for Van Fleet the absconding county treasurer, who is believed to be in Canada.
Upper Sandusky notes Hon. Moses H. Kirby as the state's oldest Mason with forty six years in the craft. He recently received the Red Cross Malta and Knight Templar degrees.
The article depicts the evil impact of one wicked boy Berner who helped murder a man for a few dollars and is described as the indirect cause of Cincinnati streets running with blood.
Mr Morrison quotes a remark on Ohio Democrats who promised wool tariff restoration to sheep-raising voters and adds that he cannot take care of all the liars in the party.
After hostilities cease, Cincinnati is placed under civil control as militia return home. Reports warn residents to expect dramatic and alarming accounts of near-miraculous accidents and hair-raising escapes in the aftermath.
The message warns Republicans not to rest on perceived Democratic flaws. It says success must be earned through active effort, implying that victory comes only from work rather than relying on opponents’ mistakes.
The passage defends Gov. Hoadly's actions against the Cincinnati mob, acknowledging militia missteps but asserting he fulfilled his duty in the suppression effort.
The Democrats in the city are actively pursuing power with vigorous effort. They hold a city majority by hundreds and appear likely to succeed through tireless work and timely opportunities.
Governor Heapty offers a reward for the murderer of Captain John J. Desmond who was killed last Friday night in Cincinnati. He also urges the Legislature to provide relief for Desmonds aged mother, who depended solely on him.
The piece argues the Democratic Legislature should adjourn to avoid a rush from the Prohibitionists who wield surprising influence and would challenge democracy if they attack the Capitol.
A newspaper reporter asked General Sherman if he were a Democrat. Sherman grew indignant and replied that he has been a Republican all his life and did not like the question.
Gen. Grant's Capitol visit drew an enthusiastic reception from the House. A recess followed his entrance as cheers rang through the chamber for the beloved military hero of American history.
The writer argues that if politicians could feel the mass voter determination against packed delegations at the Chicago convention, they would stop such efforts. It suggests Blaine and Lincoln as favored nominees if the people’s wishes prevail, and warns that schemers might pick a less popular alternative.
The Northwest asserts Hill pledged a second term would avoid a third nomination while the Democratic promise to restore wool tariffs and repeal the Scott law remains unfulfilled. The writer suggests Hill would betray voters if he made such promises.
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