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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1887
Page
4
Tur Democrats push for an aggressive campaign tempo. Interpreting Governor Foraker's Toledo speech suggests the plan will be accommodated by party leadership and supporters.
Gov Foraker posed two questions to General Powell in a Toledo speech and urged prompt or even delayed but clear answers, noting the need for a timely response.
Prohibitionists meet August 5th, Union Labor August 14th, Democrats August 19th and Republicans September 10th in this county. The gatherings will set the pace for local politics with party platforms to be adopted and candidates discussed.
The Republican plank on the 1885 election crime carries weight for the era’s political battleground, signaling focus on reform and enforcement. In contrast the Democrats’ stance on crime broadly appears vague, offering little concrete action or policy direction.
The piece mocks Democrats exhausted by the Sherman Foraker dispute and suggests no new lies will emerge for a few days as they recuperate.
Governor Foraker suggested to the convention that Hoadley’s administration is notably economical and efficient. He asserted solid facts backing the claim and hinted at concerns affecting Democracy.
Democratic papers claim division over the Sherman endorsement but Ohio Republicans present a united front for the State campaign. Regardless of individual feelings about Sherman or Blaine for next year, the current race remains unaffected.
At the Boody House in Toledo on Friday morning the state central committee organized temporarily. Judge H. W. Brown of Fulton county was elected chairman and B. F. Hallywod of Clark county vice president. H. H. W. Brown of Cincinnati was named secretary. A committee meeting is set for Columbus on Tuesday, August 16.
Powell supporters claim he attended Delaware College alongside Governor Foraker, but critics insist the claim proves nothing about his qualifications for Ohio's governorship. They argue that college influence cannot create suitability for high office and urge scrutiny over biased endorsements.
The Toledo Commercial confirms a Democrat belief by stating Flickinger was the sole candidate for the office and was nominated by acclamation. The piece notes skepticism from fellow Democrats and clarifies there was only one candidate remaining for nomination from the Board of Public Works.
The Republican platform commits to further legislation to curb liquor traffic as public sentiment supports, aiming to restrain evils across the state. General Powell seems poised to push the Dow law issue in the campaign, a move that could be satisfied if the plan advances.
The Sixth Congressional District notes include Judge Owen on the Supreme Court bench Hester as Clerk of the Supreme Court Plickinger on the Board of Public Works and RE W Poe nominated for Auditor of State along with several district trusteeships The tone suggests these residents are active in securing offices when available.
M Karxorr editor of the Moscow Gazette and trusted adviser to the Czar is dead. He led Russia’s premier newspaper and shaped state commentary with his editorial leadership.
A collection of letters and editorials from Northwest, Defiance Express, and Napoleon Northvest express strong Ohio partisan views criticizing Governor Foraker, predicting Republican victory, and labeling opponents as fools. The exchange shows a heated preview of November outcomes and party loyalties.
A Vision urges taxpayer reform citing payroll raid on city treasury in Defiance Ohio on August 3 87. He cites overcharges by city engineer Wight including 240 for 52 days work 4 a day 5 for a Toledo trip and 27 for assistants plus a $125 harness set and a $73.94 printing bill rushed through. He notes sewer tapping fees diverted to private parties and calls for reforms while promising future disclosures.
The advert notes Ayer’s Ague Cure as a wholly vegetable medicine free of quinine. It pledges to cure chills and fever and highlights a mix of other items including a burglary case and a rail excursion listing, with figures for train times and costs. The school board table shows totals for textbooks and supplies bought and sold.
Council members discuss graveling Hopkins street and Fifth Clinton pavement if county funds half. They postpone the action, refer flagman ordinance to street committee, grant St Johns Lutheran church sidewalk payment, and extend time to study hose quality and prices. Wight reports no bridge at High street, Knapp Hay addition plat accepted, street railway under study, Jackson street extension opposed, funds read, and July payroll approved with Wight disputed. Swimming prohibited. enforcement ordered. Council adjourned.
A Defiance post office list shows letters remaining uncalled for for the week ending August 2 1887. Names include Adam H Carson Miss Bertie Andrews George Menur Joseph Burford Mrs I A Neill Alva Cole Price Mrs Ma Corwin John Kathonberige Henry Birkin Mike Bolter Mary Dirr Win Stanek Josephine Borek BF Girone Joe Thielman Mire Cathy Whitney Prof Unger Kitnerank L Hanis John White Mrs Ida Hexosruer P M. Callers must say advertised.
Go to Ketchel's for a shake and enter the big Fair now. The 16th Regiment plans camp next week while Rev B W Slagle returns and worship resumes at the Presbyterian church next Sunday. A family of three seeks a girl for general house work. The Call changes hands with Aaron Schrack of Meyersdale taking charge. Ottawa baseball club led by Eli Tupper and J S Sanders faced Red Stocking yesterday at 3 15 accompanied by umpires and Crider.
The Defiance Fair Company ends a contract with a Cleveland firm to stage racing acts on September 2 and 3 at the Pair fair. Features include herdic races and Roman standing races. A team and buckboard performance is promised in under 34 seconds for a half mile. The entertainment is said to be worth double the admission. Weather permitting, the fair aims to host the largest speed program and finest attractions yet.
An excursion train with day coaches reclining chairs and palace sleepers will depart Defiance on August 17 1887 at 7 53 pm arriving at the Falls early next morning. Tickets on sale August 17 good for five days return at 5 50. Inquiries via the local Wabash railway agent.
Local notices outline fall term start August 30 1887 with Evansport region sending over twenty students. Prof VanTine to live in Case house and Mr Richardson bids 300 for next year. Several teachers sought, notable instructors include Harvard graduate Joseph A Cooledge for languages and higher math Miss Lillian Burkhardt and Dr Scoville to lecture. Various staff assignments announced across business model school and college departments.
The annual reunion of the 14th Ohio will occur in Defiance on Friday August 26. It marks the first reunion in the city with local friends promising a grand reception and a basket dinner at the Skating Rink. An excellent program is promised and details will follow.
The Van Wert Bulletin reports Dr John C Haller was attacked around 1 30 am by LaFayette Dull as he checked medicine and prepared to visit a sick child. Haller was knocked unconscious, wounded, and left beside the road while the assailant vanished. A warrant is held for Dull as authorities pursue trial.
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