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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1880
Page
2
The Bender family is being voted on by the sheriff and shown as living curiosities in Kansas. Democratic papers, once deriding loyalty, now use the word with a y and claim it for themselves, a change from a few years ago.
In Defiance a growing number of Germans who backed Democrats plan to vote for Garfield and Arthur this fall. They oppose a military president and argue Alabama's late elections prove a fair ballot favors Republicans. They warn Democratic papers to reflect on Alabama results and the party’s claim of a free ballot.
The Republicans of the tenth district nominate Dr John B Rice for Congress. This is likely to yield a Republican Representative, as Democrats hold a 600 majority but Rice could overturn it.
The committee naming Joseph Morris Allen W C Tingle Putnam J W Conkling Mercer Ira P Shissler Van Wert Henry Mosier Auglaize William Bink ley Shelby Lewis P Gordon Paulding and Frank C Culley Defiance was chosen on the 31st.
Readers report how Democratic exchanges mockingly print garbled name plays about Hiss. One item riffs on a supposed successor with altered initials and titles, suggesting a satirical tie to Mrs Surratt and the gallows, illustrating political humor of the period.
General Weaver the Greenback candidate asserts that Alabama’s Democratic majority was inflated by fraud. He contends Republicans numbered 90,000 and claims at least 25,000 Democrats crossed over, leaving about 60,000 legitimate Democratic votes. He calls recent reports coverups of massive fraud and denies any free fair election in Alabama.
The Toledo Bee denounces Alabama Democratic ballot fraud as corrupt and insists Republicans must oppose such tactics. It argues that fraud has no honest government aim and calls on supporters of Republican institutions to denounce the abuses to protect the government.
The piece contrasts 1860 Democratic control with 1880 Republican rule, arguing Democrats would repudiate national debt if elected. It cites state debts repudiated by Democrats in Alabama Arkansas North Carolina Tennessee and Virginia, and warns of secessionist principles resurfacing under Hancock and English. It urges citizens to choose loyalty to the nation.
Special Dispatch from Columbus reports Democrats seek to suppress Ward story accusing General Hancock of insulting Fourth Ohio volunteers near Warrenton Virginia. Ward, now in Kansas City, says affidavits will support his account and cites reactions of fellow officers and soldiers who vow not to back Hancock’s nomination.
The report recounts veterans from the Fourth Ohio and others recalling an incident where Hancock allegedly insulted soldiers on a stream crossing. Witnesses claim he cursed the troops and mothers of soldiers, provoking strong reactions. Affidavits and memoirs from veterans are cited as corroboration.
The New York Herald mocks Democratic claims of Republican disarray after the Hancock movement, notes sporadic party switches are common in campaigns, and quotes Gen. Grant indicating he will support Garfield. The piece argues the party remains united and Garfield is the capable choice.
The Leader reports Nash and Donaldson reviewing Sunday correspondence at Republican head quarters. They express optimism for a successful year and describe strong county organization and active efforts in townships to conduct an aggressive campaign. The interview emphasizes widespread voter engagement and readiness for statewide competition.
Hon. John Hay says the cruiser identified as the Cantoa, a Spanish steamer, fired on two American schooners off Cuba. He expects Spanish denial of the shooting, questions Spain’s right to fire on suspicious vessels within two marine leagues of its coast, and notes the matter will be discussed at the next Cabinet meeting.
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