Defiance County Express 1888 Ohio notices and politics
Defiance February 2 1888 issue notes subscription terms Entered at Defiance Post Office as Second Matter Tax Republican State Central Committee meets in Columbus February 14 to arrange state convention delegates for national convention New York papers back Gov Hill over Cleveland rascals Forger cases in Indianapolis affecting Columbus prosecutions seen as ill omen for Democratic forgers
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Indianapolis
Hill Cleveland clash reshapes New York politics
The Hill-Cleveland rift in New York shifts the political balance. Hill proves a stronger force than Grover expected and his opposition to the President threatens to erode the administration's support. Party organs reel as the partisan dynamic shifts amid the crisis.
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Letter spurs possible second meeting on NY State Committee
It transpires Grover wrote a letter urging defeating Fowler, Hill's pick for the vacant NY State Committee seat. The letter was sent to Brooklyn’s four committeemen who had supported Fowler. Hill’s faction now contemplates a second meeting.
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Brooklyn
Frank Honp Voices Free Trade View at Philadelphia Reform Meet
At a Philadelphia revenue reform gathering on Friday evening Frank Honp spoke for free trade pure and simple and his remarks drew frequent applause. He argued tariff for revenue equals free trade if it means anything, while Democratic leaders aligning with the President insist revenue reform does not mean free trade. The debate centers on what the phrase truly implies.
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Frank Honp
Philadelphia
Frank
Lawmakers Split Over Free Trade Message Stakes
Representative Geyer and Senator Mehaffey both Democrats opposed the joint resolution in the legislature seeking protection for sheep raisers. The text argues their stance serves President Cleveland and English crown interests, claiming farmers’ interests must be sacrificed to aid Cleveland’s policy and royal coffers.
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Mehaffey
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Democratic lawmakers push tariff revision as free trade plan
Democratic Congressmen maneuver for a tariff revision measure framed in secrecy by the Ways and Means Committee. Treasury aid backs near free trade while aiming to repeal duties on iron and wool, yet preserve tariffs on manufactured goods to win business support. Opposition in the House is anticipated from protected industries allies.
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Ohio lawmakers split along party lines on wool grower tariff
A House vote shows 518 Republicans in favor and 38 Democrats against the resolution urging tariff protections for wool growers. In the Senate, 22 Republicans supported and 9 Democrats opposed, with two Democrats dodging. The notice warns the wool industry to beware Democratic opposition and urges Defiance county to back local college expansion to boost the economy.
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Democratic National Committee Meets to Plan Convention
The Democratic National Committee will meet February 22 to fix time and place for the National Convention and to nominate President Cleveland if Congress does not set down Grovey’s free trade message. The public is asked for input before a nomination proceeds as Congress debates tariff bills and Geogey’s status in the race.
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Forgery Tally Cases Opened in Columbus Witnesses Examined
Judge Thurman opened tally sheet forgery cases in Columbus with witnesses being examined. Converse spoke for the defense while Algernon Granville, a State’s witness, cannot be coerced from the stand. He pledged to prove every indictment allegation to the jury’s satisfaction. The judge stated no politics in the case and denounced the crime against citizenship.
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Columbus
Thurman
Converse
Algernon Granville
Blunt Debate Over Cigars and Grade Crossing Dangers
A fragment notes worry the bustling news print era wanes. It questions whether cigarettes or grade crossing risks pose a greater danger, signaling concern over public safety priorities and evolving cultural habits.
Masquerade Skate at Mallette rink and county post union
Last eve a masquerade skate heated Mallette rink while a local meeting formed a county organization uniting all posts. A social dance celebrated Kate Eder’s marriage and John Eder’s twenty first birthday, with parents hosting last Thursday. An Ohio Centennial supplement from the Express attracts attention and a forthcoming report details Woman’s Work exhibit organization for the Centennial Exposition. West county seeks full organization by Friday with Hicksville as headquarters.
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the Express
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Interesting Facts About Brain Nerves and Emotions
The piece notes that brain and nerve changes cause most diseases and that emotions such as shame fear and worry visibly affect the body. It claims Dr Miles Restorative nervous tonic cures fatigue worry insomnia headaches neuralgia and other nervous ills and is sold by N G Woodward.
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Defiance County Women Organize for Ohio Centennil Exposition
Defiance County central committee for the exhibition of Woman's work at the centennial exposition met Saturday evening and organized five sub committees to showcase art literature benevolence floriculture domestic life and woman in art industries. They plan displays of county women in medicine teaching invention crafts and pioneer heritage plus a school of cookery and improved domestic utensils. The effort aims to highlight local women’s contributions and feature heirlooms and period costumes. The piece also notes Griggs glycerine salve and a stray regional dialect line.
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Pioneer Woman's Department
What Am I to Do Green's August Flower Remedy
The piece lists biliousness symptoms such as poor appetite for solids, white or rough tongue, digestive disruption, constipation or diarrhea, hemorrhoids, giddiness headaches and abdominal tenderness. It claims Green's August Flower cures these issues and costs little, with thousands attesting its efficacy.
Electric Bitters and Arnica Salve Restore Harrisburg Man
Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg VI credits Electric Bitters with curing a eight year leg sore that doctors said would require bone scraping or amputation. He used three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen's Arnica Salve to regain sound health. Sold by Colby & Scott at 50 cents per bottle and per box.
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Resolutions Adopted by Defiance Lodge No. 71 Knights of Honor
Defiance Lodge No 71 Knights of Honor mourns the death of brother Les F Switzer esteemed and worthy. the lodge extends heartfelt sympathy to his wife and children. Committee Hilton Aers John P Parter.
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Barnum Offers Portfolio Souvenir to Readers
P T Barnum plans a special Portfolio souvenir for New York Family Story Paper subscribers. The portfolio features illustrations of wild animals from his show set to appear next season and will be mailed for $1.00 with four months of The New York Fairy Story Paper.
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Water Power and Industrial Growth in Great Falls
A discussion of Great Falls Montana's hydropower potential, listing 250000 available horses, nearby timber, coal, quarries, mining districts, and a growing grain and stock region. Notes improved railroad access and a call for free maps from C H Warren of the St Paul Minneapolis Manitoba Railway.
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Restorative Nervine Praised Amid Nervous Ailments
A historical notice touts Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as the best remedy for nervous exhaustion headaches sleeplessness and related ailments among Americans. The fragment mentions a trial at N G Woodwards and ends with a dialectal note about life’s troubles growing with height and wind.
Remedy for all humors and skin diseases
An advertisement extols Dr. Guysorr's Yellow Dock and Sarsarartita as a universal cure for skin ailments from pimples to scrofula and syphilitic disorders. It claims specific bottle ranges for different conditions, touts blood cleansing power and nature based roots, and notes over a million bottles sold yearly.
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Dr Wistar Balam of Wild Cherry Cough Remedy
Nutritious food is helpful but a proper remedy is needed to restore health, strengthen the lungs, soothe bronchial irritation, and curb coughing. Dr Wistar's Balam of Wild Cherry is advertised as the sensible cough preparation that has saved many from premature graves.
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