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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1878
Page
3
The nomination of Mr. Price gives general satisfaction to Republicans across the district. Haag says another Democratic candidate will enter the field in this district. Will Haag step forward, and if so, what will be the outcome for voters and parties?
Supporters of Napoleon accuse the Gree backers of being sold out in the nomination of W. C. Holgate and issue a public call for a new convention to reconsider the selection.
The Democrat last week denied the charges against Hill while praising Ran dall as the only man capable of spreading himself in the community. The speaker questions if the effort is fading as a new hold is taken.
The excerpt recalls criticism of a nomination process in Hicksville, noting that the offer to the Democrats was modest and that the Republican push compelled the candidate to run. It asserts the Era’s contrary claim is a falsehood and emphasizes party involvement in nominating Mr. Price.
The text compares expenditures with a $14,718,991 reduction by Republicans in 1876 and a $26,189,520.86 increase by Democrats in 1877 over 1876, totaling $28,752,265.49 higher than the previous year.
Tinely of the Columbus Grove Journal says Isratus Haag, with Haley and other Democrats present, stated Hill offered him 1000 dollars for 30 votes in Henry County. He requests proof, noting it would be Democratic evidence.
The passage argues the party has strong, capable men who can shape public sentiment but lacks concerted action and unified organization to achieve ultimate success in the congressional district.
The Republican nominee for Congress is portrayed as a thorough party man, a young and energetic worker who will draw not only his base but also many honest Democratic voters who reject bribery and want an outspoken, reliable representative.
James L Price advocates a policy he says would deliver a dollar worth one hundred cents and promote the best interests of American workers. He emphasizes clear value for money and supports workingmen and women nationwide.
Citizens are urged to select from the two party tickets the men best qualified and most likely to serve the public interest. The appeal emphasizes choosing known, trustworthy candidates to represent the county.
The Sunday Journal attacks the district convention as Greenback but calls it a Republican gathering. It claims the platform expresses Republican sentiment in the Sixth and says Greenback supporters should back Price, aligning with his convention stance against Nationalists.
A Bee correspondent labeled Hitemal the region’s top liar as Defiance laughs at the boastful quar ter column claims. He cites two passages alleging deceptive politicking around Price’s arrival and Holgate’s post convention reception.
The Inter Ocean urges Western Greenbackers who sided with Republicans to join the Republican Party to defend national honor and supremacy. It warns that National Greenbackers threaten honest debt obligations, treasury note inflation, and widespread fraud against veterans, pensioners, and ordinary citizens.
The passage extols fighting within the Republican party to thwart bullionists and elevate the greenback currency. It praises the party as compact and national with a history of preserving the Union, ending slavery, amending the Constitution, building a continental railroad, and promoting protective tariffs, citing international credit and the Alabama claims settlement to argue against a Greenback party.
Republicans in Ohio and Indiana plan cross state speaking tours with General Harrison and others visiting Ohio while Garfield Kiefer and Foster travel to Indiana. The arrangement aims to boost campaigns in both states as noted by the Chicago Tribune.
Local papers argue over alleged bribery in the Henry county vote. Judges Haag and Haley deny any offers of money or property for votes, while Defiance and Napoleon papers dispute the accusations and promise evidence via affidavits. The dispute centers on claims of a $1000 payment and a deed for a house and lot.
Advertisements warn that only genuine Dr C McLane's Liver Pits bear red wax seals and signatures of C McLane and Fleming Bros. on wrappers. Consumers urged to insist on Flem ing Bros. Pittsburgh produced units to avoid imitations of the McLane name.
The Defiance convention nominated James L Price of Van Wert for Congress after a spirited contest. Price was not a prior candidate, but local Republicans urged his leadership and integrity. Van Wert county Republicans are expected to strongly endorse the nomination, boosting Price well ahead on the ticket.
The Nationalist candidate before the Republican Congressional Convention in the Defiance district could not declare accord with the Republican State platform and was ousted. They selected Republican Mr. J. L. Price of Van Wert, whose Republicanism is not in doubt.
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