Political clash over removals fuels Senate standoff
Republicans demand full explanation from President Cleveland on removals and suspensions in civil service. editors urge transparency to clear or expose malfeasance, warning that partisan secrecy harms innocent officials and erodes public trust amid a Republican push for reform. Also notes a feud over postmasters and district attorneys and profiles a celebrity tramp story and Grant monument funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Senate
Civil-Service-Reform League
Infamous administration bared by Democratic sources in Washington
The Cleveland administration is condemned as corrupt by Democratic outlets. The New York World highlights Pan Electric Company ties, stock maneuvers, and licensing schemes with gifts to Garland, Johnston, Harris, Young, and Atkins. The piece traces patents, royalties, and dividends, projecting vast future profits and Garland’s potential income if Bell patents fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Washington
Express
New York World
Paw Electric Telephone Company
J. i. Bgr
Isham G. Harris
Tia
Aeeke
J. Harris Rogers
Joseph E. Johnston
A. H. Garland
Casey Young
J. D. C. Atkins
Isham 3. Harris
Ag Tg
Memphis
Washington City
Pan Electric
Pan Company
Pan
Pennsylvania
Robert Kiotz
Congress
Frank Armstrong
Baltamore
Eli J. Henkle
Maryland
Virginia
District of Columbia
St. Louis
Missouri
Wisconsin
Tennessee
Alabama
Upshur
Indian Bureau
Texas
John C. Brown
Gould
Southwestern Railways
Vance
North Carolina
Senate Committee On Patents
Garland
Johnston
Harris
Young
Atkins
Bel
Pan Telephone Company
Bell
Pan Electric Company
Credit Mobilier scandal fallout shocks Cabinet entanglement
The text outlines a vast scandal with stock holders and officers named including Garland and Lamar, accusing misuse of government power to push profits. It cites editorial reactions predicting Cabinet changes, condemning corruption in Washington and Cincinnati, and calling for accountability.
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A. H. Garland
Joseph E. Johnson
R. R
J. D.C. Atkin
Isham G. Ha U
Tennessee
George G. West
Missouri
Zebulon G. Vance
U.S.S. North Carolina
Robert Klotz
Garland
Lamar
Interior
Cleveland
Mr. Garland
Democratic
Credit Mobilier
United States
U. S
Quack Patent Remedies Promised Cure All Ailments
An ad listing numerous tonics and elixirs claims to cure scrofula and blood disorders. It touts Ayer's Sarsaparilla, Acker's English Remedy, Acker's Blood Elixir, and Dyspepsia Tablets with guarantees. Promotes cures for asthma, dyspepsia, constipation, skin diseases, and rheumatism, urging readers to buy from N G Woodward and Geo W Atterbury.
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Geo. W
G. Woodward
Acker
N. G. Woodward
Aver
Arctic Circle
South Africa
Ayer
Oae
France
Sure Cure for Piles Promises Instant Relief
An advertisement claims William's Indian Pile Ointment cures blind, bleeding and itching piles. One box allegedly heals cases up to twenty years old and provides instant relief by absorbing tumors and acting as a poultice. Sold by druggists or mailed for one dollar from William Mfr Co Cleveland Ohio. also by G. W. Bechel No. 7-y-1.
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William
William Mf.c
Ayer
Igor
Ayver
Ater
J.C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
Various 19th century remedies advertised for skin, cough, and digestive issues
A collection of adverts promoting Dr Flagg's Family Ointment for facial blemishes, Shiloh's Cure for coughs, Shiloh's Vitalizer for dyspepsia and liver issues, Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy for nasal complaints, all sold by G W Bechel or Cleveland manufacturers with prices and free injectors offered.
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Shiloh
G. W. Bechel
G. W
G. W. Rechel
Local Notes From Delaware Township and Surroundings
Local items report visits by residents to Defiance and West Noble, church services led by Rev E W Flickinger, sales of cattle and horses, birthdays and health updates, and social events including sleigh rides and a Grange talk. Names include Rotenhbarger Shoup Longsmith Shultys Myers and others, with remarks on a cholera impact among hogs and oyster suppers boosting local commerce.
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D. Rotenhbarger
Smith
Geo. Klinken
Judy
East Delaware
L. Shoup
Delmer Rotenbbarger
West Noble
Michael Rice
Wm. Fullmer
Sports & Bran
Thomas Ward
Edward Brechbi
Laura
Wm. Phillips
J. R. Myers
C. E. Weaner
Shulty
John W. Myers
Adams
Ayersville
Horsman
J. W. Myers
Independence
Defiance
Dancing at Reuben Chase's and town notes
Tuesday evening dance at Reuben Chase's, and a mix of local items from the Ridge and nearby areas. Reports include Joshua Doner’s hunt, school teaching engagement, tile sales, house plans, oyster supper, lectures, visits, social events, and local anecdotes.
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Reuben Chase
S. G. McCord
Ridge
Snider Bros
Herb
Conkle
Squire Koape
Ida
Fayette
Normal School
Sallie Back
The
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Defiance County Express
Clinton and
Third Streets
Ohio
D. Elmer
Ditors
Defiance Post Office
Columbus
Fuse
Sena
Tors
Hamilton County
House
Penn
Grant
New York
Rounds
Cheney
Washington Township
George Hanna
Sweeney
David Wellker
John Maticks
Teachers’ Institute
Sandy Hill College
Jennie Harras
Bryan
Marietta Lintz
Christ Strasaker
Christ
M. E
Georgetown Saturda
Mike Moog
Scott Figley
John Willhelm
Crawford County
Godleap Willhelm
Georgetown
Jacob Warner
Wesley Campbell
Ridenour
I. Snyder
B. D. Lintz
Onkst
Charles Fieldner
Emmett and Sunnyside
Will Doderer
Scott School House
Phillips School House
L. E. Hitchcock
Emerald
J. W. Towle
Frank Reinisale, Jr
Tates Landing
Flora Slagie
Thompson Hill
Six Mile Creek
J. A. Russell
Emerald School
To- 0
J. C. Merchant
Henry Webber
Detroit
Wabash R. R
Acker’s
Washburne
Washburne Mfo
Broadway
HOP Plaster Company
Boston
Mans
Russell Hou
Defiance Ohio
Amos J. Walter
Ceresia
Brass Chemical Co
Quetenai J” Obie
Sheehen Hanes
W. Brown
Geo, A Williams
Undertaker
Old Stand
Central House
Peter
Schlosser
Memo
Peter Schlosser
Perry Street
Defiance, O
Daoust & Mangus Bros
Universal
Us. A. DS
P.S
Blanchard & Daoust
Cincinnati
Festival Association
Pike's Building
Car 2
WM. Li. Bur
Detroit, Mich
Wm. Hoffman
Vrniture
Opera House
Rapids
Indiana
R.r.co
W. C. Hughart
Grand Rapids
Mich
Pomeroy
Gallopolis
Athens
Logan
Lancaster
Delaware
Marlon Carey
Fostoria
Island
Tare
Grease Isle
Bend
Gavage & Farnum
Mick
Hocking Valley
Toledo
Lake Erie & Ohio River
Amlé
Gallapolis Pomeroy
Union Depot
Newark
Zanesville
Pittsburgh
Wheeling
Baltimore
Saneee
Dayton
Louisvile
Houtsaweres
Ada
Geni
Deyonuts
Michigan
Alkenbach
Rand
Sy i
Horsfinis
Bamford Chemical Works
Providence
B. L
Oberlin College
C . Conservatory of Music
Sens
J. B. T. Marsh
Sec’y
Oberlin
Bes
Isvalladie
Maraet
K. D. M. Ferry & CO
Michiga
Ayers Sarsaparilla
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Delaware Township
Mary Jacob
J. H. Hill
Whites Mill
Adam Ice
Wm. Shupp
Thomas Brodnix
Adams Township
Freddy
Christ Schultz
Fred Chase
Dunkard
Peter Clemmens
Daniel Markle
Churchman
Willie Domier
Joshua Doner
Brunersburg
Lake Kissimee
W.A France
Marci
Russel House
W.a.france
W. A. Prance
Philadelphia
Wm. Clark
M. D
J.J. Miller
Schenditady
N. Y
Maine
B. EB
Dany
S. Hall
Syracuse
H. Dawson
Cambridge
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