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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1884
Page
3
Return of the Hero Sparks Toledo Follower Revival
In Toledo the once scattered and demoralized group of a key figure’s followers rallies to rebuild morale. They show renewed energy and appear more alive as they reconnect with their leader’s influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hero
Toledo
Democratic Avengers Threat Letter Targets Cleveland Opponent
A letter from The Democratic Avengers' Secret Society mailed from Baltimore threatens death to Joan Kerry if he opposes Cleveland. The Express questions printing Mr. Winn's lengthy card while claiming fairness and printing Mr. Enos's card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Kerry
Democratic Avengers
Secret Society
Baltimore
Cleveland
the Express
Mr. Enos
Mr. Winn
Democrat
National G A R encampment honors spread in Ohio
At the late National G A R encampment Ohio took top honors with John S. Kouitz of Toledo elected Grand Commander and Mrs. Sherwood named President of the Woman's National Relief Corps. The piece includes local political chatter and editorial sniping about speeches and letters in Defiance and Toledo papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
John S. Kouitz
Toledo
Sherwood
Woman’s National Relief Corps
Glenn Nominated for Congress by Sixth District Republicans
Tuk Marietta Register notes Hiram C. Glenn of Van Wert chosen by Republicans in the Sixth district to run for Congress. The paper frames the race as contesting with an honest man from the people, praising Glenn as a skilled lawyer who would make an excellent member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuk Marietta Register
Ohio
H. C. Glenn
Independent allies face friction with Democratic camp
Democratic papers condemn Curtis and Schurz for dictating nominations and policy. Mr Coffey of New York City Democracy says Beecher and Curtis defections may not gain votes and could be aimed at harming the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre
Democracy
Curtis
Cleveland’s Vetoes Fuel G A R Controversy in New York
The article recalls Grover Cleveland's opposition to the Grand Army of the Republic. As Buffalo mayor he vetoed Decoration Day funds. As New York governor he vetoed a G A R badge law, a muskets bill, and a gratuity for John Young who was maimed in Capitol Building work. Albany posts petitioned him to veto again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
Grand Army of the Republic
Buffalo
Common Council
New York
Cleveland
John Young
Young
Capitol
Albany
Grand Army
Repulsim
National Tribune
Cassius M. Clar Rejoins Race for Blaine Logan Campaign
Cassius M. Clar returns to political activity after leaving the Republicans years ago for the Greeley wing. He attacks Democratic sham politics and announces plans to campaign for Blaine and Logan, taking the stump in this campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassius M. Clar
Greeley
Blaine
Logan
West Virginia Election Mood Feels Shifting
The outlook for Republican gains in West Virginia strengthens quickly as supporters believe Bourbons will fall short, leaving Democrats in a weakened, exhausted position and the party at risk of collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Askave
George William Curtis Joins Campaigns for Reform
The fragment portrays George William Curtis embracing the Reform campaign after criticizing Hendricks as a copperhead rebel sympathizer and soft money advocate. It signals a shift to lead the Democrats and Independents in a major reform effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George William Curtis
Cleveland
Democracy
Hendricks
Copperhead
Ohld
Barnum
Mugwump Defined in Colorful Political Rhetoric
In a lively letter a Democrat decries mugwumps as self styled superior party snobs. The author quips that mugwumps are harmlessly comic yet scornful of Democrats while a prominent figure wonders if White’s call for harmony fits the defaming term.
Irish Catholic journals split over Blaine support
The Irish World and several Catholic papers back the Democratic nominee Blaine with limited Catholic publications offering no firm backing. Only a few Irish American journals fully endorse the Democratic ticket, while many refuse to support Blaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Irish World
Irish Nation
the Tablet
Freeman’s Journal
Weekly, Union
United Irishman of
New Yok
Catholic Herald of
Boston
Catholic Telegraph of
Albany
Catholic Universe of
Cleveland
Celt and Citizen of
Cincinnati
Chicago Citizen
Rocky Mountain Celt
Denver
American Celt of
St. Louis
Blaine
Catholic Review of
Brooklyn
Catholic Union of Buffalo
Catholic Mirror of
Baltimore
Northwestern Chronicle of
Republic of
McLean’s Cleveland Support Sparks Democratic Critique
The Cincinnati Enquirer’s backing of Cleveland draws criticism among Democrats who say McLean uses the stance as a ploy to push Senator Payne’s name. Rumors say Ohio headquarters staying in Columbus irks him and that Pendleton’s friendship could influence cabinet plans if the ticket wins.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Cleveland
McLean
Payne
Ohio Democratic
Columbus
Enquirer
Cincinnati
Senator Pendleton
Pendleton
Cleveland Slander Charge Debate Prompts Voter Scrutiny
The Cleveland Penny Press cites The New York Sun stating there is no time to inquire into accusations against Cleveland and calls them idle gossip. It argues three months may reveal if he seduced Maria Halpin, enrolled her in an asylum, paid $500, or kept the child, urging voters to hear Cleveland’s side before voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Penny Press
Cleveland
New York Sun
Maria Halpin
Buffalo
Rabid dog ordinance urged against Democrat
A public statement compares the Democrat to a rabid dog and calls for its inclusion under a dog ordinance, reflecting strong partisan rhetoric in local discourse.
Clergy Man Declines Cleveland Support
Rev G A Carstenson rector of St Pauls Erie Pa an ardent Democrat and former admirer of Gov Cleveland now proclaims he will not vote for him. He cites charges about Cleveland's private character and says he investigated in Buffalo before deciding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Carstenson
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Erie
Gover Cleveland
Clevland
Buffalo
Cincinnati Irish American News Attacks Democracy
The Cincinnati Celtic American supports Blaine and Logan and calls for protectionist policy. It condemns free trade and urges voters to back the Republican line, framing American prosperity as tied to protection and opposing Stephen Gover Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Blaine
Logan
Republican Party
Democracy
Stephen Gover Cleveland
Monroe County men arrested on kukluxing charges in Macon
United States Deputy Marshals arrested Moses Dumas Samuel Tison Willis Howard Joe Head Rich McGow Gut Parks and Abe Howard for kukluxing Join Butler. Butler was attacked tied and beaten in a swamp before escaping. Eight men bond set at 500 dollars each to await next term of the Southern District Court of Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
United States
King
Weld and Clark
Moses Dumas
Samuel Tison
Monroe County
Willis Howard
Joe Head
Rich McGow
Gut Parks
Abe Howard
Marshal King
Join Butler
Irwin
Butler
Dumas
Willis
Howard
Southern District Court of Georgia
Maine meeting invitation to General Gibson in 19th century letter
A July 17 letter from Aveusta Maine solicits General W H Gibson of Tiffin Ohio to attend a large meeting at Lake Mannacook on August 12. The writer, urging aid to Ohio, stresses the personal solicitation by James G Blaine and promises substantial good from Gibson's involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jen
Gresoy
Maine
James G. Blaine
Aveusta
W. H. Gibson
Tiffin
Ohio
Lake Mannacook
Express slinger accused over quote about poor men
A Democrat challenges the Express to quote a single sentence that says poor men have no right to hold office. The paper denies the claim and defends its editor, urging proof or a drop of the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Democrat
Rumor of deadly clash in Virginia labor camps
Report from Baltimore cites East ern Shore officers of a shipboard rumor of a clash between Italian and Negro labor gangs in Northampton County Virginia late last week. An Italian boss is said to have died and ten Black workers were reportedly hanged in retaliation. No confirmation yet due to remoteness from telegraph lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Eastern Shore
Northampton County
Virginia
Nega
McGill College to Admit Ladies in Upcoming Session
Report circulated in college circles that women will be admitted at McGill College. Principal Dawson confirms negotiations with the ladies educational society, aiming for many women to attend the spring examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
McGill College
Dawson
University
Educational Society
Hog Cholera Ravages Illinois County
Wanpawia LL August 4 report hog cholera is killing many hogs in the county and efforts to check the disease have so far failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Wanpawia, LL
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Npasps Aeron School
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William Lauster
Lefience
Georgia
Kuklux
Sincerely, James G. Biatne
Model One Price Clothing House
COR. Clinton & First Sts
Defiance, Ohio
Fureka Clothing Houses
College OF ME
Eureka Clothing House
America
Siam
M. E. Heller & CO
Certai
J.P. Buffington
Fodia
New World
Moselem Mamelukes & Moors
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Tribune
Whitelaw Reid
Labor Union
Central Labor Union
Republican National Committee
New York Tribune
Reid
National Committee
Ohio Wesleyan University
Seuawane
Ieeral Petrclot
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