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Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1878

Page

3

Nomination and politics stir Second district race

The text cites Gov. Tom Young as the Republican nominee for Congress in the Second district and predicts his election. It notes a Republican Congressman, Mr. Fort, introduced a joint resolution opposing further retirement of greenbacks. It also mentions Democratic party infighting, county committee reorganization, and a Maine backer's high interest loans and discriminatory church seating.

Congress Fort Friends of the Greenbacks Greenback Democratic Supremeourt General Grant Supreme Court of the United States Republican Party

Steedmen in Toledo Back Luckey Over Hurd

The Steedmen faction in Toledo decided Saturday evening to support Capt. Luckey, the Republican nominee, instead of the candidate Hurd. Republicans in the district consent to this arrangement.

Steedmen Toledo Capt. Luckey Hurd

Platform plank calls for speedy return to a payments

The Liberal Republican convention at Cincinnati in 1872 adopted a plank later endorsed by the Democratic convention in Baltimore calling for a speedy return to a payments balance. The statement links the demand to commercial morality and honest government.

Cincinnati Baltimore

National Republicans face backlash at Toledo meeting

The National party of Toledo, home and birthplace of the party, drew hundreds to a Republican gathering last Monday night where attendees hissed and booed the speaker. The disruption could cost them votes this fall.

National Party of Toledo

Brooks and Hill in clash over endorsements and pay

The Era reports Brooks shifting stance as Hill gains allies from former enemies Summer and Wort. The piece questions how much Hill has paid Brooks to back him and predicts a forthcoming move against Holgate as the contest intensifies.

Brooks Hill Summer Wort Holgate

Our Democrat Critiques Express on Election Hurdles

The piece asserts a looming fall upheaval as voters tire of county affairs and ready for a new deal. It predicts the community will recognize the source of the coming storm once it passes and reflects suspicion toward the current administration.

Express

Nationalist plots draw Dems and Republicans into clash

Readers are warned of alleged manipulation by Randall and Nationalists in the district to undermine Republican support. The piece accuses officials of false affiliation, cites letters to Holgate, and contends Democrats once favored greenbacks while detailing selective Congressional votes to show party shifts.

Holgate Randall

Price Praised by Opponents for Congress Nomination

The Lima Gazette cites Democratic views contrasting with W D Hill saying Hill bought his nomination. It quotes praise from the Kenton Democrat noting Jas L Price of Van Wert was nominated by Republicans in the 6th district and that he deserves well from his party though the district is Republican.

Congress James L. Price van Wert W. D. Hill Hill van Wert Times Price Kenton Jas. L. Price Jim

Republicans urged to back party principles now

The Antwerp Gazette argues Republicans should support the party and its grand principles immediately and leave local issues to be settled later, while admonishing critics to take action instead of idling.

Antwerp Gazette

Greenback Party Claim Duel Turns on Democratic Record

A partisan defense argues the Democratic Party opposed greenbacks since their inception and seeks to prove Republicans originated and sustained the currency. It cites 1862 Treasury notes debate, 1873 constitutional proposals, Supreme Court battles, and Congressional actions on retirement and customs receipts.

Eee Ae Greenback Party Ee Men Democratic Party Republican Party Greenbacks Congress H. B. Wright Pennsylvania Treasury United States Senate Hamilton

Thurman slams greenback and constitution critique

In strong editorial tone Cin. Gazette attacks Thurman over greenback policy and constitutional claims, accusing him of shifting to pursue the presidency. Bryan Press praises James L. Price as a brilliant Republican candidate with a vigorous platform, noting Hill’s election is not assured.

Thurman Cin. Gazette

Fragmentary Local Dialogue Sparks Book Prices Note

A garbled OCR passage presents a rough rustic dialogue about sharing money and a remark on rock button prices for school books at E. N. Inwis. The readability is low and names are unclear but hints at a rural speech pattern and a local bookseller reference.

E. N. Inwis

Democratic meeting backs Hard with large turnout in Toledo District

The Northern Ohio Democrat notes strong support for Hard amid questions from opposition papers. It cites a Saturday gathering where Steedman and hundreds of Democrats adopted a resolution pledging not to vote for Hurd.

Toledo Ohio Jim Steedman Hurd

Death In The Staff Of Life And The Price Of Bread

An ad-promotional notice warns that deleterious baking powder makes bread unhealthy. It advocates Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder as the safe choice supported by chemists. It also mentions Colby & Scott's as a place to buy school books with favorable terms.

Colby & Scott's Life Dr. Price Cary & Carroll‘s

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