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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1884
Page
2
The writer notes party nomination motives and mentions Waggoner and Kumler as Sherman figures. Cincinnati’s special grand jury considers murder charges for riot victims and arson for courthouse arson, while questions linger over the framing of a striking assailant in the Billy Patterson case.
Tax Chicago News argues Arthur will win 34 of New York's 68 delegate votes and predicts he will not have small strength at the Chicago convention, with much support coming from states with large Democratic majorities.
The Chicago News reports debt reduction at over 14 million dollars monthly, aiming to wipe out about 170 million annually. It notes the plan absorbs all payable funds within 18 months, but criticizes it as financially imprudent amid a deep business downturn.
Ohio readers learn that the U S Circuit Court for the Southern District has ruled against the validity of a patent for an improved method of constructing artesian wells. The ruling may shorten lengthy litigation and ease clogged dockets, benefiting farmers statewide.
Mayor McKiney of the 18th Ohio district delivers a two hour speech in Congress opposing the Morrison tariff bill. A Washington writer notes his eloquence and wide attention as Democrats crowd him and Morrison sits beside. Mills and Speaker Carlisle join the throng to hear the defender of American protection.
Delegates led by Caine push against the Cassidy bill in Washington. They claim victory for polygamous interests by blocking the measure, arguing the constitution allows commissions and that defeating the bill halts polygamy’s spread. A committee substitute offers no real remedy, leaving Utah marriage law unchanged.
Attendees at the state convention report one of the most enthusiastic gatherings in years, reflecting strong energy and engagement among participants and organizers throughout the event.
Since the state convention sentiment cools to a sober second thought with Republicans seeking the strongest man for the party.
The speaker argues the Republican State convention erred by not placing a colored man on the state delegation to the Chicago convention and believes he should have been recognized.
The delegates at large appointed at Cleveland are J. B. Foraker, William McKinley, W. H. West and Mark Hanna. Their preferences are not positively known, but it is supposed they are for Sherman, except West.
The article notes Lincoln refuses first or second place on the Republican ticket, suggests a new man may be needed, but claims the people favor him and contemplates a Vice Presidential offer he might accept.
The endorsement praises Arthur as consistently dutiful to the country, noting no other man has been more steadfast in his service and expressing strong, cordial approval of his administration.
The New York Republican convention at Utica did not settle the presidential contest. It shows that the anti Arthur coalition could not and did not control the delegates from the various districts.
The Cleveland Leader reports John Sherman led in Ohio with a large majority while William Tecumseh Sherman lags among current city politicians. The piece suggests old Tecumseh would outperform his brother John in a race.
The Democratic congressional convention will be held in September, about a month before the election, delaying the event from its earlier plan.
The Toledo Post reports Fulton County will present John W. Nelson as a Congressional candidate in the fifth district as Ben Lefeone seeds a 4000 Democrat majority in local acclamation efforts.
The text argues a strong Republican ticket will win the full party vote with Gen. Robinson as Secretary of State praised as an able party member. It also warns against nominating Sherman to avoid Johnny McLean becoming Senator if Sherman won.
The Tur Wauseon Republican reports that S M Heller lost $300 and suggests Bollinger of the Democrat party is misrepresented in the account, misleading readers to think he found the money.
The Pennsylvania wool growers association passes resolutions urging members not to vote for any candidate for Congress who opposes restoring the wool tariff.
The piece urges voters to elect better Representatives to the Forty-ninth Congress and to make a significant improvement over the current House, stressing the importance of a strong national leadership.
The piece forecasts Benjamin Harrison or General Sherman as likely nominees with Blaine Arthur Sherman and Logan splitting delegate votes similarly to 1880. It notes a break could elevate Sherman or Harrison to the nomination depending on the outcome.
General Grosvenor, serving as temporary chairman of the Republican State convention, delivered an eloquent speech highlighting three main points. He urged protection for American industries, protection for southern citizens, and unity among Ohio Republicans, a message met with strong applause.
The Ex PRESS editor defines a swash-buckler, sparking a quarrel over journalism's amenities and what constitutes a swash-buckler as Culley and the Toledo Post weigh in with authority.
The New York Herald tallies delegates named for the Chicago Convention voting for nomination. Arthur totals 217 with Blaine 94 Logan 46 Edmunds 15 John Sherman 5 Gersham 6 Fairchilds 1 Gen Sherman 2 and 12 unknown. Herald notes several states have endorsed his administration and left delegates uninstructed.
Mississippi Republicans decide at the state convention not to name a first choice for president. They resolve to support the Chicago candidate named in June regardless of who he is.
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania to start the first lace factory in the country. Originated by a Nottingham England manufacturer. Required capital of 150000 dollars to launch. Two hundred workers to become stockholders. Machinery imported from England to match the imported fabric. Prospect of national wealth contribution with proper protection.
The 1880 delegate Morris from Allen County was accused of selling convention tickets and neglecting constituents. The same name reappears as a self-appointed delegate to the Chicago convention, prompting calls within the party to remove him if he is the same person. The item criticizes such elected representatives as poor material for the national gathering.
The piece declares the 1884 campaign will be among the fiercest in U.S. history with both parties aiming to carry the state at the October election. It predicts a landmark struggle far beyond the 1880 contest, likening it to the 1840 race in intensity and national significance.
The writer argues that states may not bind delegates at the Republican National Convention. If Blaine cannot win by June, delegates could vote for a candidate who can secure the nomination, while still honoring any existing instructions.
The Chicago Inter Ocean praises General Sherman describing him as in full maturity of his powers and with undoubted integrity. It notes his disciplined mind swift execution and rare statesmanship from letters to Confederate authorities during his service with the boys in blue.
The Toledo Bee laments persistent office seekers who cling to power, arguing that they weaken party organizations. It criticizes men who feel divinely chosen for office and warns both major parties are plagued by such candidates, hindering better nominees and risking poor nominations.
The Wood County Sentinel weighs in on the 1880 presidential race. It argues James G. Blaine has strong local momentum but predicts William Tecumseh Sherman as the Chicago convention nominee, capable of rallying nationwide support with a stirring Sherman campaign.
The Commercial Telegram notes Toledo’s ongoing clash with the Dow ling Kumler group. It warns the struggle will persist in the city until the last horn of Gabriel sounds, signaling an end to the rebellion.
Congressman Converse states satisfaction that the Democratic convention will nominate Tilden and Payne despite both men insisting they are not candidates and will not be.
The burden of a river and harbor bill shifts to the Democrats with reports of a raid on the Treasury. The House committee cites a bill over thirteen million dollars, with Hennepin Canal and related projects potentially adding millions, and Congressman Henderson of Illinois warns total appropriations could reach forty million.
The Fulton County Tribune pleads for harmony among Republicans in Fulton County Ohio. It laments petty jealousy and personal spite that influenced political outcomes, arguing independence is fine but not when driven by selfish motives that taint the district.
The Cleveland Leader cites the American Register to compare U S and French gold policy. It notes the Bank of France shifted to pay out silver and bank notes, keeping gold in Paris, and suggests the U S might learn from France to avert a gold drain. It discusses treasury gold retention, silver payments, and bonds redemption implications.
At a Detroit Free Press event, a deaf and dumb couple attracted attention with their baby. An aunt served as interpreter while onlookers conversed via sign language. A young man, the baby’s future husband, communicated through signs as others commented on the couple’s affliction.
A Wall Street tale recounts a village investor manipulating a small stock. He inflates the value Monday to sell, then deflates Wednesday to buy more, and saturates Saturday with a plan to convert a sawmill into a distillery for a personal bonus.
Two well dressed country men arrive at Arch Street theater and demand front seats. They react to the Delos curtain painting with wide eyes and hearty laughter. usher Samuel Ruhe informs them the show has not started, and they praise the performance after viewing Le Voyage en Suisse.
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