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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1884
Page
4
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Putnam and Defiance counties will shake hands in a congressional fight this year. Eight councilmen will be elected in the city this spring, along with a mayor, a solicitor, and a marshal. Gov Heapty has written to Speaker Carlisle urging tariff restoration on wool.
Waite notes northern suffering from floods while Georgia endures cyclone devastation. Washington Senate committee probes Danville riots as vigorous agitation continues.
The Express is placed under renewed obligations to Senator Sherman for speeches on the tariff question. They are better than soothing syrup.
As floodwaters rose in Cincinnati last week, a public music festival pressed on to entertain attendees. Organizers urged calm and safety while performers delivered acts to keep spirits high despite the disruption.
The Cleveland Leader and Herald dispute their circulation numbers while editors argue over space for more engaging content for general readers.
In another place an article discusses Lincoln's opinion of Fitz John Porter. The piece notes that many soldiers who know Porter’s treacherous conduct still hold that view.
The plan proposed by the State Central Committee and published in the Express, or the option of appointing county central committeemen at spring township caucuses, is meeting broad approval across the state and is expected to work well.
John F. Deatrick of Defiance was in Lima last Wednesday. Rumor says he intends to contest the Democratic nomination for Congress against Bill Hill in the near future. Defiance, like Lima, boasts many great men.
A notice states a candidate for Congress a Presidential elector and two delegates plus two alternates to the National Convention will be chosen for the Sixth district. It lists six counties and six offices to fill, indicating a tight but complete ticket.
The piece notes Democratic newspapers are reticent about the new tariff bill before Congress. It is a Democratic measure proposing a 20 percent reduction in current tariff rates with a proviso for further cuts.
Under the Scott law as enacted by the Republican Legislature communities with strong sentiment could ban liquor sales. That provision has been repealed along with a couple of other provisions. The Democratic Legislature continues amending and repealing and will push further before adjourning.
The Express says it is not authorized to announce Col. Alexander's Congressional ambitions. It suggests other gentlemen who were aspirants may face similar statements in the near future.
The Democrat declares 8. T. Sutphen of this city as a candidate for Common Pleas Judge. The notice is surprisingly early but argues it preempts voter unfamiliarity with Judge Bowersox who is gaining friends.
In the Ohio House a bill to appropriate 200000 from the treasury faced objection by Allen O Myers. The critic condemned Myers as a would be leader of the Democratic majority and cited his contemptible disposition. Citizens faced homelessness and hunger while relief was blocked on constitutional grounds.
In a clipped political note, a rival party criticizes the Democratic party as a growing burden likening it to a white elephant. Saloon advocates urge repeal of the Scott law, signaling a contested stance on alcohol regulation and party costs.
The Cincinnati Evening Post notes with concern that over 15 000 residents suffer from flood effects while a musical festival proceeds, showing a city split between hardship and celebration as the old saying about halves of the world reflects.
The writer questions why Prohibitionists have not pressed petitions on the Democratic Legislature after aiding Democrats last fall. They argue Prohibition votes plus saloon-men support helped Democrats win and deserve recognition in return. The piece implies both groups seek political favors.
The piece notes growing friction between Prince Bismark and the American Congress over condolences on Herr Lasker’s death. It urges Congress to authorize a larger navy, pondering possible insult by Bismark and suggesting minimal safe actions given naval condition.
A speaker stresses appointing a county central committee at the spring township caucus to enable early campaign work for the GOP. He argues hard work and good candidates are needed to beat the Democrats, warning that delay risks defeat and urging readiness for the year.
The argument warns that lowering tariffs on wool and woolen goods endangers the American wool growers who earned 110 million dollars last year and could force many factories to close. It asserts tariff tinkering creates uncertainty and that Morrison tarff bill would devastate both wool growing and manufactured woolen goods, urging opposition to free trade in this sector.
A rule from the last National Republican convention favors district delegates chosen by district conventions or separate popular delegate meetings. It allows districts to elect delegates within fifteen days before the State convention or by district subdivision votes. Delegates are to be accredited by district convention officers.
In Ohio the custom has been to select delegates at the State convention by a caucus of delegates present from each district. The present proposal would have delegates chosen by the delegates from each congressional district attending the State convention. The district believes this complies with the rule and notes likely larger turnout at the State event.
Leonard Swett recounts Lincoln saying Porter deserved death for treachery and would have been shot, citing evidence in Porter's court martial and Lincoln's fear of McClellan faction revenge. The piece notes Congress now praises Porter as a patriot, conflicting with Lincoln and the court martial views.
The piece condemns Ohio saloon keepers and Democrats for false promises after a failed repeal of the Scott law. It accuses the party of betraying working people, pushing monopolies and wealthy interests, with no labor protections enacted besides a prison contract bill. The author calls the truth stark naked.
The New York Tribune argues Republicans should delay selecting a presidential and vice presidential nominee until after Washington contests reveal candidates. Rushed campaigns risk selecting unsuitable leaders, and patient voters who study all possibilities will find the right choice without haste.
The Rochester Morning Herald reports the next reform step excludes ex senators and ex representatives from the floors of both houses. The measure aims to tighten access after reform moves toward broader governance changes.
Arrangements offer Express and Peterson's Magazine for 3.10, Youth's Companion 3.10, Harper's 4.60, Weekly 4.90, Ohio Farmer 2.60, Frank Leslie Weekly 4.85, Chimney Corner 4.60, Boys & Girls 4.85, Pleasant Hours 2.85, Gody's Lady's Book 3.10, Demorest's Monthly 3.10. Publisher also provides club rates on other publications upon request.
The Napoleon case reports Wesley Johnson sentenced by Judge Moore to be hanged on May 29 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The crowd watched in court as the sentence was declared and the article closes with moral reflections and a self-help puzzle.
Defiance Ohio February 21 1884 Wilhelm and Son report weekly grain prices for wheat oats and corn Wheat 95 cents bushel Oats 33 cents Rye 5 cents Corn 55 cents per bushel Flour Defiance Mills 150 Queen 140 per sack Corn and Oats Chop 130 per cwt Mixed Chop 100 per cwt Corn Meal 140 Wheat Bran 90 cents per cwt Chess 40 cents per bushel Small Wheat 60 cents per bushel Buckwheat 65 cents per sack
The list shows prices for chickens ducks turkeys butter eggs salt hides potatoes flaxseed clover seed timothy bacon hams beans onions salt tallow shoulders dressed hogs lard and dried apples per pound or per bushel. Actual figures include 7c to 9c for meats and 40c per bushel for potatoes with various seeds and commodities priced accordingly.
A Chicago Times note muses on evolution with a wry line about the Ohio valley future housing web feet.
A Philadelphia Press comment compares Democrats in Congress to Lincoln’s ox stuck between fence rails, unable to gore or move, highlighting partisan gridlock on tariff policy. The author suggests neither side can commit to a decisive path.
The obsequies for a noted Arizona horse thief drew a wry funeral epitaph about his mean nature, while parallel jabs target Mr. Morrison's tariff bill. Friday Fayette dry goods merchant A. P. Grisier assigned liabilities of about 16000 dollars to 3. B. Baxter. assets and settlement remain undetermined.
Advertises songs by Hemans Klein and others with prices, plus WeELLmans Music Store offers accordions and violins at cheap rates for thirty days. Includes humorous clipped lines from Philadelphia Call Richmond and other papers about domestic life and misadventures.
Advert says Dr. King s New Discovery cures coughs colds asthma hay fever bronchitis and throat and lung ailments with trial bottles free at Colby and Scotts Drugstore. Also notes Ayer s Hair Vigor for scalp health and hair restoration with broad claims.
A newspaper notice promotes a subscription to the Express for $150 in advance. The brief advert emphasizes the prepaid rate and immediate access for new subscribers.
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