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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1884
Page
2
The Catholic Universe denounces the Cleveland Butler candidacy as doomed and urges the Democratic National Committee to withdraw both candidates. It argues party management lacks patriotism and warns independent Republicans backing Cleveland cannot reconcile civil service reform with party lines.
A Washington informant reports George Jones of the New York James seeks English manufacturer contributions for free trade and Cobden club support. The Toledo congressional contest is urged to be framed as free trade versus protection with Frank Hurd as a leading free trader. Blaine’s protection move against the Indianapolis Sentinel sparks surprise. a woman described as a devoted wife and mother is cited in libel dispute.
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette weighs the merits of a protective tariff, arguing its advantages in fostering industry and protecting domestic producers. The piece presents a forceful comparison of economic impacts and policy outcomes.
The New York Sun editorializes that Cleveland is beaten and warns that voting for him harms the Democratic cause. It advocates voting for Butler as the living option and to leave Cleveland in the political graveyard, urging support for 1888 prospects.
The Louisville Courier-Journal editor asserts political significance in the recent indecent assault on Mr Blaine and family, aligning with the Plumed Knight. He quotes Waterson urging relentless pursuit of the assailant and informants, claiming Kentucky stands with Blaine in defense of manhood and honor.
The piece argues a strong Eastern Democratic push to sideline Grover Cleveland and focus on Blaine and Butler. It accuses Standard Oil interests of controlling nominations and tax decisions, notes protests by county Democrats, and claims a shift toward voting against corrupt leadership while defending reform-minded figures like Haller and Bevington.
The speaker challenges Mr Bevington's fitness for Probate Judge, questioning his business credentials and the state of school records he relies on. The text asks voters if they want him elected, implying doubt about his abilities and judgment.
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