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Newspaper

Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1880

Page

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Fires Destroy Hotel and Workshop Across New York State

A blaze destroyed the National Hotel at Utes New York and a Buffalo wallpaper works. In New York City a shed slid a boiler 200 feet without further damage. Other notes mention a bakery fire in Buffalo, a fatal week in Duke Center Pennsylvania, and a lynching near Jackson Mississippi following an ax murder.

National Utes N. Y Perte Eae Aebiieras New York B. G. Arnold & Co Maine Kate Chase Sprague William Sprague Washington County R. I Birge & Son Buffalo Eide Ie Agee Es New York City Union Square Brooklyn Duke Center Ann Eliza Young Brigham Young Charles Westfield Westfield Warganz

Various political and social notes from the era

The report compiles a mix of political moves and local incidents: loans closed in Chicago, state and territorial resolutions on governance and railways, census figures for Georgia and Montana, polygamy worries in Idaho, robberies in Augusta and Youngstown, and foreign updates from Peru, Ireland, and Britain. It notes census totals, election results, and a range of crimes, accidents, and international tensions.

Chicago Cpt Indiana Agricultural Bureau Iforfia Hancock Georgia Neil Idaho Utah L. M. Myer Augusta New York Philadelhia

Orange demonstrations in Coleraine denounce Land League

Enthusiastic Orange and Protestant farmer rally in Coleraine on the 21st denounces Land-League agitation and government inaction in Ireland. A tenant farmer Mullen was shot by six assailants returning from Ballinrobe market the night of the 20th. he died from all bullets.

Coleraine Ireland Mullen Ballinrobe Hollymount New York New Jersey Virginia Great Ocean Long Branch United States Senate Woods Justice Strong Senate Canada N. Y Supreme Court of Ohio Leeds Eng San Francisco Hong Kong Beck Saunders Deadwood Ingalls New Mexico Secretary of the Interior Robeson Fernando Wood Messrs. Weaver Bland Mills Weaver Sparks

US exports lead world. Nimmo reports on breadstuffs and provisions

December release of Nimmo's TRE annual report details U S export values for the year ended June 9, 1880 with breadstuffs at 288 056 505 and provisions at 12 043 242 and notes Britain remains top importer of those goods while American maritime and rail transport trends shift toward domestic and European competition.

Bureau of Statistics United States Europe Washington National Board of Trade Congress Secretary of the Treasury Grant Henry J. Hunt Department of the South R. 8. Mackenzie Arkansas, Louisiana and Indian Terriory John M. Schofield WasmacTox TRE Joseph Nimmo, Jr Mr. Nimmo United Kingdom Great Britain Ireland Great Britain and Ireland Nimmo Atlantic Gulf Pacific Great Lakes New York New York State New York Central New York, Lake Erie & Western France Treasury Legislative

Buffalo Fire Disaster Claims Many Lives in Burra

A five story brick factory owned by George W. Tifft and run by M. H. Birge & Sons burned at six in the evening. Flames trapped workers on upper floors. twenty or more boys are missing or presumed dead. John Malone died on the sidewalk after leaping from the fifth story. several others were badly injured. Firemen saved the Union Malt House nearby but the main blaze overwhelmed the scene. The disaster produced frantic scenes as families searched for missing children and authorities scrambled for details.

Burra O George W. Tifft M. H. Birge & Sons Thomas Henry Henry John Malone John Fields John T. Berry Union Malt House George W. Tuft John B. Manning John Griffin Moses Malone Patrick O'Brien Edward McCormick Michael O'Brien Stephen Hackett Martin McGee Peter Schuwander John James Stout Jay Voltz Thomas McCue Charles Chapman Thomas Quinlan James Ryan John Kennedy

France’s hair exports and regional varieties in hair quality

France exports several tons of hair yearly to England and Germany. Normandy peasant women supply the finest, Limoges yields long glossy black hair, while northern France shows dull hues due to sea air. Inland areas differ, with sea air noted as a factor. American buyers lead as the chief destination for French hair.

France England Germany Normandy Brittany Limoges America Great Britain

Christians Exiled Under Severe Macedonia Persecution

The report notes ongoing Christian persecution in Macedonia with forty men brought to Salonica for a nominal trial. It states exile to Africa or Asia as a likely outcome and mentions additional Christians moved by road from the province. A later group of seventy, including women and children, arrived by train for exile with their husbands.

Senate House Cockrell Missouri Kansas United States Hoar New England Dunn Stevens Committee On Agriculture Stephenson Deering Thomas Turner Frost Morton McKinley Committee On Ways and Means Conger Committee On Rules Taylor Ohio Judiciary Committee Macedonia Salonica Africa Asia

Davenport pastor tied to presidents in historical reminisce

Rev Father George Broony of Davenport Iowa was on intimate terms with Presidents Tyler Polk Fillmore Buchanan Pierce and Lincoln. He recited views on Danton Bécafe Marat and other Terror figures calling them human fiends without parallel in history. He died in October at age 105.

George Broony Davenport Iowa Tyler Polk Fillmore Buchanan Pierce Lincoln Bebca France

Spiced Indian Food Seen As Colonial Hazard

The remark attributes high mortality of colonists in India to spicy cuisine rather than climate, highlighting a view of hardship shaped by diet and environment. The statement reflects historical stereotypes about disease and living conditions faced by settlers.

India

The Sun on Democratic Senate majority reliability

The New York Sun editorial questions a Democratic Senate majority’s reliability and warns Southern Democrats who once betrayed Tilden may betray their party again if tempted by executive favor. It argues no reliance on a future Senate and labels some Southern leaders as unrepentant traitors.

New York Sun Congress Senate Tilden the Sun

Chalmers May Decline Seat Stolen For Him

A New York Tribune note suggests Chalmers might refuse the Congress seat that opponents claim was taken for him. The piece recalls he has occupied the seat for two terms despite questions of rightful succession, portraying him as a chivalrous figure.

Chalmers Congress N. Y. Tribune

Garfield’s Tongue Control Noted by Commentators

A commentator praises General Garfield for his self discipline and restraint, noting his ability to hold his tongue as a notably admirable quality among his many qualifications for the Presidency.

Garfield

Democrats Lose Ground as Republicans Grow Across States

The Times notes a severe Democratic vote shortfall after Indiana and warns the party must recruit votes rather than brains. It cites Alabama Delaware Georgia Kentucky Maryland Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Texas Virginia West Virginia New Jersey New York Connecticut Vermont Pennsylvania Massachusetts and more, showing Republican gains and Democratic declines versus 1876.

Congress Cincinnati South John Kelly Tammany Hall Indiana Garfield Staunton Lee Stonewall Jackson Abe Hewitt General Rosecrans California Lynn Sam Morey New York Democratic National Committee Morey Warner Belmont Asa Clement Gilman Maryland O'Brien Robert Lindsey National Committee Rosecrans Hewitt Randall Barnum Brooklyn Jeff Davis Jackson Messrs. Barnum Hampton Chicago Inter- Ocean The Times Kelly W. H. Barnum Union Alabama Tilden Hancock Delaware Georgia Kentucky Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Rifle Club Texas Old Virginia Jefferson West Virginia New Jersey Connecticut Vermont Green Mountains Pennsylvania Hayes Massachusetts N. Y

Not Dead Yet Says New York Sum to Democrats

The New York Sum declares the Democratic party is not dead after a mocking wake by Chicago Times. The papers clash in tone as Democratic doctors differ over the party’s fate.

New York Chicago Times Chicago Inter- Ocean

Atlanta Chronicle Admits Democratic Sins Statement

The Detroit Post and Tribune quote notes claim that the Democratic party has committed many sins and suggests the country will grant twenty more years for repentance. It also remarks that all things the South supports are bad, reflecting partisan critique of the era.

The Atlanta Chronicle Detroit Post Tribune

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Ofice. Cor Clinton First Sta Business Directory Selwyn N.owen J. Greene E. Carpenter Wight F. N. Horton Levi Colby Townsend Newton WM. Willeman John P. Frederick Jo Say Pure Schoonover F.M. Thompson Inarmy Directors Tu-En-Da-Wie Lodge F. and A. Masons Olar R. A. Masons Masons Defiance Lodge Knights of Honor Ube I. D Bishop Post Evry Tone Front Block ST. JO Fourth and Washington Streets Arn. A. K Heinemann T. John's Corner Fifth and Jackson Streets J. B. Young Grace Episcopal Church Corner 2Nd A. V. Gorrel A. M M.E Corner Third Wayne Sts A. J. Fish First Baptist Church Wayne and Third Streets M. E Juliett Wm. Andrews Paul's Lutheran Church Arabella Ev. J. Deindoerfer First Presbyterian Church Second Streets B. W.eele Lutheran Church Sorn Glut M. Zucker Dele A. Rohn D. Office Corner Court Waynee Streets Defiance, Ohio Ie. W. Downs M. O.ffice Eagle Block Sam's Clothing Defiance East Defiance Bridge Thacker & Welsh, Hysicians & Surgeons Buffington & Co T. H. Ashton M. D. Ffice Jefferson Street W. T. Harris FFICE Hengstier Clinton Street W.S. Powell, M. D Jackson Street Taird D. Potterf Bechel G.W. Bechel H. W. Myers Bune ,Ton & Co Harris & Cameron Bittner Building National Bank W. C. Travis Keystone Lock Deniance William Carter Latty & Peaslee Court Street Hardy & Johnson Wolsier’s Block Rt House S. W. Rohn Oisifier J. F. Deatrick Notary Public General A Karst Ganice Ohi Citanton Taird Streets Kingsbury George W. Killey Ttorney Defiance. C S. T. Sutphen Wolsiffer Court House Defance Milton E. Orcutt LAW Ralston’s Block Charles E. Bronson Joe Harvey Bros. Stove Adam Minsel Beardsley Busington L. E. Beardsley Defiance Post Office Territories Scotland Wales U. S Harper's Seelie’s Scribner’s Co. Diehl Stomev Mechanicc’s Tools Fremont Harvester Company Rakestraw and the Nebraska Toledo Ss. Louis Kansas FT. Wayne Fitz Hannibal Ollum St. Louis Snane von Ottumea Wabash St.Louis & Arid J.C. Gault H.C. Townsend Genrd Gen. Pass. Agt J. H Whitaker Agt Bottling Works J. Bauer & CO Viebach Maumee River Once Hive Baltimore Bauer & CO R. Brown, Baker Garmore G. W. Corner Parta Congressional Hill Pendleton Je Brown Gibson Mississippi River Maxey General Ord Wallace Blaine Supreme Court Teller Hemtvelmain Aldrich Richmond Payne’s Cimarron Indian Territory Monro County Missisippi Granville Harrell David Simmons Miss Jones & McDonald Ray & McLaury Chicago Commission Brockway Casilear Bureau of Encraving General Crook General Miles William Stickney Walter Allen Newton Mass Ponca United States Supreme Court J. B. Hosiery New Hampshire Farr Caldwell Kan Red Fen Prince George County Smithfield N. C Thomas Kelley Rosa Catholic Orphan Asylum Joseph Ruhe Philadelphia Stegemann General Terry Allison Woody Mountain Stting Bull Fort Buford Aproual Henry Joseph Lewis Oxford Ind Montana Territory Louisville Courier-Journal Dow Scattering Doakes Jones Tuee Ohio State Grange Josian Smithers Columbus Jons Manley Plattsmouth Bridge Joan C. Canhoun California State Stockton Foreign Intelligence Pisco Yea Valley Lima Michael Davitt Dublin London Emile de Girardin St. Henri Monttreal Downing County Mayo Berlin Francis T. Buck Lane Mullinger Mary E. Gorn Toronto Beng Jandel Queenstown Heidelburg Wolseley Rangoon Burmah Turkey Herr Wittendorf Duchess of Westminster Lefiance Oo Express
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