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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1879
Page
2
A petition will be presented to Congress asking that the Wabash and Erie canal be made a ship canal. The Ohio General Assembly meets the first Monday in January. Prosecuting Attorney Bronson says he signed that report under protest. he may state this publicly if he chooses.
Twe greenbacks will not retire. The President will find that like "what's his name's ghost" they will not down worth a cent. Not one Congressman in twenty favors the suggestion.
The Republican State Central Committee of Indiana fixed February 25 for their state convention. The author notes a long campaign ahead and predicts the GOP will try to beat the Democrats within a nine month period.
A quoted remark from Mr. Timplin to the Democratic party asserts that no candidate can win the presidency without New York and that New York’s support hinges on his approval. He warns that Sam may be the nominee or the rival will face decisive pressure.
The Republican Senate caucus committee decides to report against any legislation on the finance question this winter. They urge双方 to enter an agreement while citizens in the southeast corner express assent.
The president doubts currency retirement is imminent but foresees withdrawal may come in 25 years. He notes the growing push for women's suffrage as Congress and state legislatures consider feasible steps this winter. The shift is seen as beneficial for the country.
A congress resolution opposes a policy seen as harmful and seeks to prevent its adoption by lawmakers. The aim is to gain political capital for the Democratic side by assuming Republicans will oppose it.
The piece urges Republicans to inform neighbors about Democratic faults and frames defiance democracy as the path to influence. It condemns government aid to Indians and demands harsh actions against Native people, arguing for white settlement and ending federal support.
A Democrat criticizes Prosecuting Attorney Bronson for signing a committee report without protest or comment. The piece argues there is no such thing as signing under protest and urges ending attacks on the two other committee members. It asserts Bronson should disclose agreement or dissent publicly.
The Ohio Auditor fixes next year’s state and local taxes from county assessments. Total property value declines from 1,552,587,504 to 1,536,748,789. State taxes total 4,450,341.66 with funds for common schools and general revenue. other taxes total 21,202,? and various local levies are itemized, showing year over year gains and losses across delinquents, county, road, bridge, and school taxes.
The Cincinnati Times declares Secretary Sherman the Great Reformer regardless of future prospects or potential presidency, stating he has earned the title and cannot be robbed of it.
The Cincinnati Gazette reports Mr. Tilden’s odd morning scene. He invited the milkman in and gave him $200 saying it was for Indiana. After the milkman left he yelled through the keyhole at a visitor from Indianapolis about a half pint fraud.
The Geneva Times notes the Cincinnati and Columbus papers lash General Garfield over the Senatorial question and predict farmers in the Reserve may stay home this October to dig potatoes and husk corn, letting the State go by default.
From the Memphis Avalanche Ind Democrats plan an early bill to appropriate funds for the United States Marshals. A proviso on election laws may be offered by a single member. The session could feature a bear dance or a funeral as debate reopens and parties weigh concessions.
Bechel aims to maintain the lead in the fancy goods and Holiday trade with some of the finest toilet sets ever brought to the city.
F the Jeweler announces a fine stock of watches and jewelry suitable for Christians and New Year gifts. Visit Keystone block Defiance to browse reliable items. The Baltimore Bakery offers toys and candies for Christmas and New Year.
Local outlet Schlosser's promotes visiting the Baltimore Bakery before purchasing candy toys or produce, claiming customers will save money and gain better value, urging shoppers to compare offerings and prices.
The display of fine goods at G. W. Becher's is grand beyond description. Go and see them.
A local advertisement extols the Boston Store in Defiance Ohio for heavy boots at 1 50 per pair and a wide toy and candy selection. It features a humorous scolding verse about old Grimes and a shopper touting cheap dress fabrics, urging savings by buying there.
Listing of brackets foot rests fancy stands comb boxes wall pockets and related items directs customers to visit the post office for purchase or pickup.
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