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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1879
Page
2
The Hicksville address by Hon. Charles Foster pleased the public but drew critique from one or two Democratic leaders. The speech resonated with the people despite political split.
A partisan editorial mocks the Democratic Party as it predicts Republican victory across Ohio, Mississippi, California, Maine, Iowa, and other states. The piece cites speeches by Foster and others, warning Democrats may resort to aggressive tactics to mobilize votes while urging Republicans to stay vigilant.
The piece argues Iowa Republicans, lagging in past majorities, will rally this fall to achieve about a 50,000 statewide margin like Ohio. It mocks Democratic claims of Providence guiding prosperity and questions White’s stance on Foster’s loyalty while contrasting wartime duty with copperhead sympathies.
A lengthy polemic denounces mob violence and intimidation used to suppress Republican opposition in Mississippi Yazoo County. It recalls Henry Dixon and a pro- Dixie Democratic pressure to drop an Independent ticket, then claims similar tactics threaten Ohio, warning of revolution and urging voters to repudiate the party.
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