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Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1887

Page

4

Republican ticket slate for Ohio governor race

Republican ticket lists J. B. Foraker Hamilton as governor candidate and W. C. Lyon Licking as lieutenant. It names WM. T. Spear Trumbull for long term Supreme Judge and F. J. Dickman Cuyahoga for short term. Also lists E. W. Por Wood as state auditor J. C. Brown Jefferson as treasurer D. K. Watson Franklin as attorney general A. Pflickinger Defiance for public works. Onto Republicanism is a unit and Democrats are sad.

J. B. Foraker Hamilton W. C. Lyon Licking WM. T. Spear Trumbull F. J. Dickman Cuyahoge E. W. Por Wood J. C. Brown Jefferson D. K. Watson Franklin Board of Public Works

Democrats Push for Aggressive Campaign Strategy

According to Governor Foraker's Toledo speech, the Democrats seek an aggressive campaign that, if interpreted correctly, would be accommodated. The remark underscores party strategy and potential alignment with governing viewpoints.

Governor Foraker Toledo

Toledo Speech Puts Two Questions to General Powell

Gov Foraker asks two questions to General Powell during a Toledo address and says Powell should answer at his earliest convenience. The remarks focus on policy and pending issues, with the governor urging prompt clarification from the general on the matters raised.

Gov. Foraker Powell Toledo

County political conventions scheduled this fall

Prohibitionists hold convention on August 8 followed by Union Labor on August 14 and Democrats on August 19 in this county. Republican delegates convene on September 10 to select nominees.

Republican planks on election crime mean something

The statement contrasts the Republican platform’s clear stance on election crime in 1885 with the Democratic plank’s vaguer treatment of election crimes in general, implying a meaningful difference in emphasis and potential impact.

Democratic liars rest after Sherman-Foraker quarrel

The article asserts that Democratic liars have exhausted themselves on the Sherman-Foraker quarrel and must rest, implying no new lies will emerge for several days.

Foraker hints at Hoadley admin economy during convention

Governor Foraker disclosed intriguing observations to the Democracy regarding Hoadley’s administration. He asserted concrete facts about what he called an economical administration, offering the convention a brief inkling of substantial governance claims.

Ohio Republicans Unite Over State Sherman Endorsement

DeEmocRATIC papers push Sherman praise while Blaine supporters complain yet Ohio Republicans present a united front in the State campaign. The internal debate over next year’s candidates will not affect current efforts or outcomes.

Sherman Blaine Ohio

State central committee elects temporary officers in Toledo

At the Boody House in Toledo on Friday morning a temporary organization was formed. Judge W. Brown of Fulton county was named chairman B F F Haywood of Clark county vice president HL W Brown of Cincinnati became secretary. A committee meeting is set for Columbus on Tuesday August 16.

State Central Committee Boody House Toledo W. Brown Fulton County B. FF. Haywod Clark County HL. W. Brown Cincinnati Columbus

Powel’s supporters push false college link to Foraker era

Powel’s friends claim he attended Delaware College alongside Gov. Foraker. The claim is rebutted noting Delaware College cannot make him qualified. They help cultivate him but cannot guarantee fitness for Ohio’s governorship.

Powel Delaware College Gov. Foraker Ohio

Flickinger Nominated Uncontested for Public Works

The Toledo Commercial confirms that C. A. Flickinger was the sole candidate for the Board of Public Works. He was nominated by acclamation, contradicting claims of another candidate.

Toledo Flickinger Board of Public Works C. A. Flickinger

Republicans pledge stricter liquor laws in Dowe policy

The Republican platform commits to further legislation to align with public sentiment and curb the evils of liquor traffic across the state. General Powell appears poised to exploit the Dow law issue in the campaign, aiming to intensify the fight on this topic.

Republican Party Powell

Sixth District gains judges and officials, eyes for state office

The Sixth Congressional District benefits from multiple state posts including Judge Owen of Williams on the Supreme Court bench Hester of Van Wert as Clerk Flickinger of Defiance on the Public Works Board and W Poe of Wood County nominated for Auditor of State. District residents also hold several trusteeships highlighting their active role in office distribution.

Sixth Congressional District Owen Wiliams Supreme Court Hester van Wert Flickinger Defiance Board of Public Works W. Poe Wood County

FORAKER AND ALLIANCE OF OHIO REFERENCE CANDIDATES

A biographical sketch of Ohio Republican candidates under Governor Foraker. Joseph Foraker, age 41, born in Highland County, Civil War service as captain, Yale and Cornell educated, elected governor two years ago and expected to win reelection. Includes William Cotter Lyon, Supreme Judge candidates, Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney General nominees, and Mgr. Flickinger for Board of Public Works, with details on birth, career, and party loyalty.

Ohio Highland County 89Th Ohio Infantry Delaware University Cornell Cincinnati Foraker William Cotter Lyon Lyons Medina County Hayes Libby Macon Newark Newark American Capt. Lyon Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home Bowling Green Wood County Poe Hancock County Findlay Baltimore Sons of Veterans Masonic Order Knights of Pythias Jefferson County 52 Regiment Peach Tree Creek Atlanta London Madison County Dickinson College Law School Boston University United States Arthur Flickinger Board of Public Works Rhenish Bavaria Germany Richland Township Defiance County Defiance Canal Grocery Mgr. Flickinger Abraham Lincoln

My Trip to the Moon at Valparaiso Normal School

An 1887 Valparaiso Ind essay recounts a ten year dream voyage to a dead Moon world. The narrator describes a balloon ascent, gravitation crossing, a frostbound civilization ruin, and a return home as a young man. It ends with notes on the upcoming term at Defiance Normal College and staff appointments.

Northern Indiana Normal School Valparaiso Ind United States King Winter Nature Nova Zembia Heaven Earth

No. 2 Well Drilling Continues Despite Low Gas Flow

No. 2 well showed disappointing gas flow, and the company decided to drill deeper. Drilling resumed today and will continue until it is determined whether a productive cavity exists.

No. 2 Bayan Democrat

Defiance College announces fall term start and staff

Defiance College opens its fall term on Tuesday August 30 with departments in Model School English Training Normal Collegiate Business College Penmanship Music Elocution and Short Hand. The faculty includes A M Williams president A M Van Tine head master L J Tucker and others with Miss Nellie Moore in charge of model school and history. Tuition is 10 per ten weeks. For a handbook write A M VanTree Defiance Ohio.

Lillian Burkhardt Normal College Scoville Wooster University L. J. Tucker Nellie Moore Defiance College James Clark Williams Harmon DeHaven Williams A. M. van Tine Joseph A, Coolidge Harvard University Edward R. Stone Wm. Carter W.S. Powell Lillian Burkhart Ohio A. M. VanTree Defiance

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Defiance County Express Office Clinton and Third Sts Republican Joseph Benson Foraker William Thomas Spfar Warren Jacob D. Cox Harvard Law School Common Pleas Franklin J. Dickman Supreme Bench Johnson Petersburg Brown University Boston Providence R. I Cleveland Dickman U. S Supreme Court Commission E. W. Poe John C. Brown David K. Watson Charles A. Flickinger U. G. Figley Normal College Notes VanTine Case Richardson Joseph A. Cooledge Harvard W. 8 Williams Ero Ive Stone Front Col Clinton 2Nd St Oliver Brumbaugh Elmer Baume Saugh Wathing Congress Lake Canton J. M. Comly Commercial Perry County President Hayes Twenty-third Ohio Ohio State Journal Sotavia Royal Bakging PowpEr Co L Wallet. N University OF Wooster Collegiate U Litionpalieacehors Karl Merz Jesse McCglellan Co Wooster THE Ohio State University
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