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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1879
Page
2
The Defiance County Express previews swing bridge politics following a Democratic caucus in Toledo and notes Columbus's first Republican mayor. It praises Defiance’s city council changes and questions the national army disbandment stance, referencing ex-Confederate officers and the fate of swing-bridge advocates. It mentions Robert S. Mungen’s death in Leadville and comments on council membership impacts.
Van Wert resident J. L. Price denied a Columbus Journal report of his candidacy and declined the honor in a written letter. The piece also notes Republican gains in Ohio and political chatter about bridges contracts in Defiance and a proposed $300000 dredging bill for Lucas County.
A newspaper note states the Express withdraws objections and allows entry to the Republican party, with a caution that no post office business will occur this time. The piece reflects on past burdens and hopes prayers will sustain the party through a difficult moment.
Excerpts from the Democratic Ledger and the Era dispute the Express stance toward Mayor Holgate and allied figures. The Ledger warns of consequences for Brooks and Culley, while the Era accuses the Express of ongoing abuse and hocus pocus with the party.
The piece notes that Democrats then opposed removing the Presidents veto and cites a Cincinnati convention resolution. It argues the current veto power controversy contrasts past Republican usage. It also rebuts a neighbor's defense of the council and bridge issue, defending Express criticisms of public business conduct.
In Defiance the sad-eyed man accuses the Express of seeking county patronage and damages the editor with harsh charges. He claims personal failure in regaining trust after past conduct as postmaster and hints at party realignments while criticizing Republicans and the National party.
The town reports 409 votes in an election, with the same M. E. Sunday school officers as the prior year, and plans for a walking match at Commercial Hall. Annie Schooley’s death is noted, Biglow case ends with no further trial, and two Republican trustees elected. A bank may open soon, a Sermon on Heavenly Recognition drew a crowd, and the dramatic troupe impressed audiences. The new street commissioner began work with a four horse scraper.
The article argues the outcome would differ if the entire amount were paid. It cites four points: only $2,000 was in the bridge fund, bridges had not been tested when orders were drawn, they were not recommended by the Board of Public Works, and the tests were satisfactory.
The Democratic Ledger disputes the 2xpress claim that Mayor Holgate went to Columbus to discuss the new swing bridges. It asserts Holgate told reporters he did travel to Columbus and spoke with the Board of Public Works, noting the board favored one bridge first and that a contract was let for three swing badges before his return.
A local dealer announces new goods below all competition after a bankruptcy. The notice touts aggressive prices and fresh stock, urging shoppers to visit the firm for discounted items and deals.
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