Nomination meeting set for Adams in Defiance wards
On Saturday August 4 1883 at 10 o clock in the morning a nomination meeting will be held in Defiance city for Adams. The notice lists wards including 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th and Delaware with attendees and locations among the lines. The fragmentary text confirms a local civic gathering with ward designations and a call to participate.
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Adams
Defiance
Delaware
City of
E. P. Hooker
K. V. Haymaker
Dorsey claims Indiana Democrats sold votes in 1880
Dorsey asserts that Indiana Democrats traded their votes for money in 1880. He notes Democratic papers condemn only their own party adherents when publishing his statement. The remark frames partisan hypocrisy in current editorial discourse.
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Dorsey
Indiana
Hoadly Admits Abolitionist Stance in Celina Speech
In Celina he told Democratic listeners that he has long been an abolitionist and that he always will be.
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Celina
Hoadly
Hoapty Forms a New Democracy Anew Party
Hoapty launches a new Democracy distinct from the old party. He does not affiliate with former leaders like Hill, Steedman, Thurman, Pendleton, and Payne. The new movement arises from fresh adherents such as Bookwalter and others, signaling a break with the old guard.
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Hoapty
New Democracy
Hill
Steedman
Thurman
Pendleton
Payne
Bookwalter
Democratic split over Hoadly and Foraker hinted in Defiance
A radio or newspaper exchange quotes HIL and a Democrat editor arguing about Hoadly’s damming statements from 1880. The discussion contrasts old and new party strains with Defiance Democrats reportedly backing Foraker, claiming ten prominent locals will vote for him and rally others against Democratic boss system statewide.
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Hoadly
Foraker
Defiance
Political factions aim at legislature to preserve power
Democratic leaders have resigned hope for the state ticket but intend to secure a legislative majority and, if possible, retain the U S Senator. The party old guard including Thurman Ward Geddes Hill Steedman and others care little for Hoadly, hoping to salvage the Legislature for their faction.
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U. S
Thurman
Ward
Geddes
Hill
Steedman
Hoadly
Tariff Debate Sparks Strong Letters to the Editor
A Democrat calls tariff policy harmful to Defiance mechanics and elevates living costs, while a partisan rebukes claims and asks the Express to expose ignorance and study the topic before commenting further.
Acquaintance Praises Nominee for Sixty-Sixth Assembly
From a personal and intimate acquaintance for about thirty six years we think he will try to serve his people well in the Sixty six General Assembly. If he doesn't we'll talk to him and labor with him and have him do better. We know he is thankful for a renomination. The Democrat on White's nomination. Oh lordy you bet he is thankful. Why didn't he sell the Democrat once to spite his party here because they would not renominate him for village clerk.
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General Assembly
White
Geddes
Hoadly
Warwick
Ohio
Henry Reinmand
John L. Vance
E. B. Finley
Ward
Vance
Kehlo
Kahlo
Kellogg
Nationals
Democrats
County Temperance Society
Temperance Democrats
Kuhle
Methodist Church
Columbus
Prominent Democrat Criticizes State Convention
A well known Democrat in DeFiance claimed he attended the Democratic State convention that nominated Hoadly and called it the most disreputable affair he had seen. He said money was being used for delegate votes, though he did not see it directly. He said he would still vote for Hoadly. The speaker’s identity was not disclosed.
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Hoadly
Chelsea
Messrs. C. I. Hoon &Co
Lowell
Mass
Josiah Pitkin
P.S
J.P
Norton Concession Likely GOP Nominee for Congress
The Democrat reflects that Col Norton is poised to secure the Republican nomination for Congress next year. Two Defiance aspirants, Hill and White, contest the concession, though Norton would defeat either.
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Col. Norton
Congress
Hill and White
Foraker Nominated At Proper Time Sparking Soldier Support
Ohio Republicans rally behind General Foraker as the private soldier nominee, with Columbus last week showing widespread enthusiasm among soldiers and supporters.
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Columbus
Foraker
Ohio
Dorsey Found Not Guilty by Jury Amid Party Dispute
The Republican party pursued action against Dorsey for swindling the government, but a jury, ten of the twelve Democrats, declared him not guilty. The heated exchange centers on partisan claims and alleged misrepresentation.
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Dorsey
Hoadly and Hill Split on War Enlistment Motives
Hoadly and Hill differed in Civil War motives with Hill enlisting from love of the Southern cause while Hoadly avoided combat by wealth. Hoadly supported the war but preferred others to fight. he did the wind work.
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Hoadly
Hill
Democratic Senatorial nominees re nominated at Celina convention
At the Celina Democratic Senatorial Convention Hon. T. J. Godfrey of Mercer county and Hon. Elmer White of Defiance county were renominated. The paper lauds their service and predicts a decisive October victory. It also asks the Times to explain former sensational tales about the Senator and a missing campaign fund, and hints at questions on Richland township resolutions.
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Celina
T. J. Godfrey
Mercer County
Elmer White
Defiance County
Democratic Times
Times
Bookwalter
Richland Township
Unanimous Republican endorsement for state ticket praised
The article extols a strong party consensus behind the Republican ticket, claiming no weak points or flaws in the candidates after two months in the field. It notes Democratic press silence and even defense of the Democratic standard bearer amid internal jeers.
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Republican Party
A Leaf From The Past In Ohio Politics 1874 1880
A historic excerpt traces Judge Hoadly’s shifting stance from party to independence during the 1870s and his later alignment with Democrats. The narrative recounts confrontations in convention rooms, a June 22 1880 Ohio delegation gathering, and the tensions among Thurman Payne and Long in party politics.
Democrat Kahlo breaks with ticket over liquor ties in Ohio
In a Cincinnati Enquirer interview, Toledo hardware merchant Henry Kahlo explains his withdrawal from the Lucas county Democratic ticket. He denounces money power and liquor influence, praises Geddes, criticizes Hoadly, and notes defections among Stark and other counties while hoping Democrats carry the county this fall.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Henry Kahlo
Toledo
Kahlo & Crowe
Kahlo
Lucas County
Noah H. Swayne, Jr
Summit Street
Kahto
Ohio
Kable
Hoadly
Ward
Geddes
Leo Ebert
Lrenton
Hamilton County
Ebert
Zimmerman
Stark County
Ohio Politician Attacks Hoadly Amid Democratic Rift
Long met New York delegates after Ohio action and pledged support if Payne ran. He hurled insults at Headley, recalled Thurman and Thurman era, and accused Hoadly of switching parties to join and control the Democrats. Hill disputed the syllabus and claimed misquoting.
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Long
Ohio
New York
Payne
William
Hoadly
Allen G. Thurman
Thurman
Democratic Party
Hill
Hall’s Catarrh Cure touted in 19th century ads
A fragmentary advertisement collection touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure as improving health, claiming gain of 32 pounds and relief from catarrh. It mentions Brown’s Iron Bitters and Edison’s electric light, with testimonials from druggists and individuals in Delaware, O. and Ga ion, O. Details are scattered and not fully coherent.
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Hall
C.D. Spaulding & Co
Ga Ion
Brown
Fdison
Electric Bitters Claim Cure for Kidney and Liver Complaints
Advertises Electric Bitters as a universal remedy, promising permanent cures for Bright's disease diabetes and urinary issues. Claims blood purification and bowel regulation with direct action on diseased parts. Each bottle guaranteed and sold for 50 cents by Colby & Scott's.
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Colby & Scott’s
Bright
Buchu
Son of Saloon Keeper Seeks Alderman Post
The son of a saloon keeper pursues a political career aiming for aldermanic office. The report notes his general ambition to enter city governance, reflecting local interest in leadership from familiar civic figures.
Free whisky candidate Hoadly critiques tariff plank
The Chicago Tribune quotes Hoadly, aiming at the Ohio gubernatorial race, calling the tariff plank “clear concise and accurate Democratic doctrine.” It questions whether the plank reflects Waterson Randall Dana Eaton Carter Harrison Voorhees Beck or is a synthesis tailored to Abe Witty and Tom Hendricks.
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Hoadly
Ohio
Waterson’s
Randall's
Dana’s
Eaton’s
Carter Harrison
Voorhees
Beck’s
Abe Hewitt
Tom Hendricks
Chicago Tribune
Ely's Cream Balm Ends Eleven-Year Hay Fever Battle
A Newark letter carrier and an Ithaca hardware merchant report swift relief after using Ely's Cream Balm. The testimony claims severe hay fever symptoms vanished within days, praising the product over others. Price listed at 50 cents, two weeks.
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Ely
R. Watson Harris
Newark
C. T. Stepx- Ens
Ithaca
N. Y
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Defiance County Express
Frank C. Culley
Clinton and
First Streets
Jl W
Republican County Convention
Court House
Charles Towsend
Hicksville Highland Mark
Milford. Noble
Richland
TATA
Washington
Hil
Enquirer
Democrat
the Express
Judge Hoadly
Cunningham
Carberry
Hamilton
Cincinnati
Durbin Ward
Bill Hill
Mr. Long
J.S. Shepherd
Nelsonville, C
Frank L. Davis
Delaware, O
Ron
Ayer
Hoop
C.1
Hood & Coq
Apothecaries
Masa
Mositoria Academy
I. Crouskeh
W. J Jackson
William Lauster
John A. Pfeifle
William L. Bennett
Noble Township
J. P
William Laustr
Treas
Haymaker & Winn, Atvyse
Kittner Bros
Activali
Childrens
Eagle Square
Clothing House
Frank Levy
Clinton Street
Haller
Colby & Scott
Zoa—Phora
R. Pencetty & Co
Kalamazoo
Mich
Dr. Marchisi
J. B .Marchisi
Utica
G. W. Bechel
Buckingham’s
Buckingham
R. P. Hall & Co
Nashua, N.H
Alexander Huestis
Montgomery Hamilton
Hustis & Hamilton
Timothy L. Brown
F. E. Stout
Defiance Township
Huestis & Hamilton
L. H. Platter
Ruexn & Holland
Chapel
A. Worthington
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