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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1883
Page
12
The New York Sun defends Dorsey’s story while questioning its accuracy. Hoadley shows less vigor than before as Foraker maintains a hold on the matter, keeping a tense perch over the narrative.
It is said the loss Western Union has sustained on account of the strike is about 1,500,000. And yet they seem to be able to survive it. If someone will point out to a suffering public the nub to that Time's interview with Hill, a most charitable deed will have been done.
In Defiance County debates and party tensions continue as Republicans rename William Lauster for county treasurer and challenge Democratic positions on tariffs. The Van Wert Bulletin sale to Glenn and Priddy is noted, while Hoadly faces a disputed debate with Foraker. The Times criticizes rival Democratic paper and labels Bro Culley as a divisive figure in local politics.
A reader questions claims that England’s low wages under free trade grant greater purchasing power than America’s protected wages. The text asks why English workers endure coarse clothes, poor housing, and child labor, while Americans under protection show higher living standards and educated children, seeking the true cause.
A Democratic jury finds Dorsey not guilty and he then seeks to curry favor with the party while attempting to tarnish President Garfield's memory.
The Democratic press touts the claim that Republicans bought Democratic votes in Indiana in 1880 at two dollars per head, predicting a large Republican majority in 1884 if the narrative continues to spread.
Foraker will not be in Defiance on the 30th. The county leans Democratic and Republicans must handle their own affairs. The paper notes a long-standing pattern of Republican speakers rarely being accommodated by the State committee in this county.
The new stamps entering use October 1 feature portraits of Franklin on the one cent, Jackson on the two cent, Washington on the three cent, Garfield on the five cent, Lincoln on the six cent, Stanton on the seven cent, Jefferson on the ten cent, Clay on the twelve cent, Hamilton on the thirty cent, Perry on the ninety cent, with additional designs for the fifteen and zero cent values.
A Times editorial urges citizens to unite against both Republican and Democratic ringsters who control the machine and threaten fair elections. The piece echoes the Express in calling for removal of county Democrats and condemns party manipulation.
George Bridenbaugh appears on the pois oned list. Mrs Chute returns to Grand Rapids. Miss Libbie Hartman visits her aunt Mrs Neslie. Nellie Lehman visits Abbie Clemmons. Two year old Harry Hatfield sustains facial gash from an ax accident. florist Miss Tena Templeton advertised bouquets. Dr McKinney of Defiance visits Mrs KR Clemmons. Dr Lesner denies relocating to Bryan. Village social notes include a faculty change at Salem church and a new house plastering upcoming. Times writers asked to refrain from pie thefts as Brooksville epitaphs are noted. Rev Stoup resident, plan for a singing minister.
From Our Own Correspondent reports Ada visitors and temporary residents including Irish and Joseph Parker while a Normal school in Hicksville is sought. Local clergy Rev Myers and Rev Simms serve at nearby churches. A saloon crackdown and church fundraising effort are noted as community concerns and plans proceed for Farmer Center church construction led by S. S. Hyde and associates.
In 1880 New York’s vote split 522,043 for Democrats and 489,295 for Republicans amid rising industrial growth. The tariff was a central issue, with New York manufacturing expanding from 1870 to 1880. The piece argues Hancock’s 1876 gain shows no Tammany Hall swing to Republicans and warns about a “new Democracy” led by leaders like Seymour and Bayard versus current journalism figures.
The piece argues that the curative power of Ayer’s is overstated and warns against fake certificates of its efficacy. It notes dubious testimonials across cities and towns and urges readers to seek home evidence before believing claims.
A period notice touts Griggs Glycerine Salve as a universal healer for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and eruptions with a money back guarantee at 25 cents. G W Bechel Sa sells the product and claims satiss faction.
Eight acres of timber including elm hickory ash and other species near a railroad and canal in Brown township Paulding County Ohio offered for sale at a low price. Sale must occur within ninety days. For details contact O J Balcom Mt Vernon Ohio.
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