Political Rumors and Speculation Echoed in Defiance
In a February 26, 1880 issue commentary notes Governor Foster’s lack of pardons after over a month in office and reports on Democratic and Republican maneuvers. It questions candidate support, hints at Ohio politics, and cites delegate loyalties between Grant and Blaine without endorsing a side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booi & McCullowen
Defiance
Messrs
J. F. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Hall
P.S. Sievin
Grant and Hayes Era Political Feud and 300 Democrat League
A series of political moves shows Grant ousting Hayt for incompetence and dishonesty while Sharz is briefly reinstated in Hayes cabinet as a political jab. A 300-member Democrat league in Lafayette Indiana backs Grant, opposing state rights church interference and a solid South, while favoring free schools free press and free ballot.
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Grant
Hayt
Sharz
Hayes
Lafayette
Ind
General Grant
Grant Likely Nominee and Donaldson Seeks State Office
The piece argues Grant will win on the first ballot and take office if elected. It notes Capt. J C Donaldson’s strong Ohio press support and predicts he will win Northwestern Ohio delegates and be Secretary of State if nominated and elected.
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Gen. Grant
Ohio
J.C. Donaldson
Donaldson
Republican Party
Weaver bill push sparks claim agent profits and party peril
The passage argues claim agents profit from Weaver's bill while warning of Democratic plans in Congress to subvert voters. It claims soldiers and sailors did not demand government aid and depicts Republicans as needing a strong nominee to prevent Democratic manipulation and ensure majority rule.
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Maine
Democratic Party
Weaver
Congress
Demagogue Frank Herp Decried For Starve Out Policy
The piece accuses Frank Herp of Northwestern Ohio of pushing coercive starvation tactics as part of a Democratic plan. It warns of revolution in the Democratic west and predicts venom in the final session and during electoral vote counting.
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Frank Herp
Ohio
Congress
Bourbon
Soldier opposes Weaver bill as unjust and destabilizing
A former soldier denounces the Weaver bill now before Congress calling it a fraud that would inflate greenback circulation and unsettle the financial system. He favors an equalization bounty law or 160 acres for every honorably discharged soldier as a just alternative.
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Congress
German voters back Grant for 1872 presidency
Clemens Hirsch, a prominent New York German, urges a Republican candidate trusted by Germans. He favors General Grant or Washburne, arguing Germans would back a proven leader, not campaign buzz, and favor safety over political maneuvering. He praises Washburne for protecting Germans in Paris but says he will not run.
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Clemens Hirsch
New York
General Grant
Washburne
Paris
Grant
Forsythe Post denounces Weaver bill in Ohio meeting
At a Forsythe Post meeting in this city the Grand Army of the Republic, the largest soldier organization in Ohio, unanimously adopted resolutions denouncing the Weaver bill and stating it was not demanded or wished for by the soldiers.
Thurman predicts Grant likely Republican nominee
Senator Thurman told a Washington audience of Ohio Democrats that Grant will likely be the Republican candidate for president, Sherman is out of the race, and Ohio remains pivotal as in 1876 with Grant expected to carry New York.
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New York Tribune
Blaine
Thurman
Ohio
Washington
Cincinnati
Grant
Sherman
New York
Clinton
Fourth Streets
Wyould
UHL & Blanchard
Defiance
Henry
Johnny
Curran & Co
Eplae
J. B. Simpson
J. D. Simpson
Medicine CO
Main St
Buffalo
N . Strong
Cobb & CO
Cleveland
Masonic Emblems Linked to Obelisk Finds Stir Debate
The Cleveland Leader notes ir reverent laughter in America over supposed Masonic symbols found under the Egg obelisk, shipping to the U.S. The World’s role irks critics while Europe treats the inscriptions seriously and the Khedive orders Mariette Bey to examine Luxor and Karnak obelisks for possible removal to Cairo.
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Cleveland
Gorri
New York World
Europe
Mariette Bey
Luxor
Karnak
Cairo
Uncle Sam
General Porter on Civil War actions noted by papers
The Wilmington Star observes interest in General Fitz John Porter and his Civil War actions. The Inter Ocean notes the general with many who fought on the opposing side.
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Fitz John Porter
Wilmington
N.C
Inter Ocean
Dr Warner Corsets and Boots Highlight Boston Store Ad
Boston Store promotes Dr Warner's Adjustable Corset as sole agent with perfect fit and Health Corset at 1 dollar per pair. Also touts fine calf boots and buckled shoes for men and boys, low prices, wide selection, at corners Clinton and 24th and at 2d and Clinton streets in the Northwest.
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Boston
Dr. Warners
Dr. Warner
Clinton
Sts
Stone
Papermakers Push Tariff Repeal Move
The Peoria Transcript notes a past reform against paper tariffs and praises a current push led by Congressman Fort to repeal the tariff on white paper. It argues the duty is protective and that removing it would prevent price spikes and benefit consumers.
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Peoria Transcript
Fort
Congress Session Labeled Slow and Fractious
The Toledo Commercial surveys the current session noting House censure of Acklen Louisiana and Senate inquiry into Ingaill while both chambers stall public business. It criticizes the long House rules debate and Senate holidays as delaying needed legislation with a likely extended session.
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Toledo
Congress
House
Acklen
Louisiana
Senate
Ingaill
Commonwealth
Democrats would push a one term plank if Grant nominated
In heated exchange readers note that if Grant is nominated at Chicago the Democrats would adopt a one term plank. The Indianapolis News invokes disbelief while the Inter Ocean claims the move would matter little regardless of wording or metaphor.
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Grant
Chicago
Indianapolis News
John
Inter-Ocean
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J. McKelvey & Co
Robert Cary
J. P
J.mckelvey & CO
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Gray Medicine CO
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Detroit
Mich
Defiance Machine Works
Blhio
Curtis No
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Lake Superior
Machine Works
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Machine Shop
J. E. Wellman
A. Bruner
Switzer & Kehnast
Toberen & Bevington
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McCormick
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Defiance, Ohio
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Ayersville
Defiance County
Winfield
Aversville
Meare, Strong & Co
A. J. Brown & Co
OPERA
Best Nations
Jo Short
Strong & CO
Coneies
Aac. Its
ST. Lew
Board OF Examiners
Defance County
GEO. Weisenburger
Lo O’clocx
A. M
Geo. Weisen Burger
Clinton Street
Fourth, Defiance
Wm. Ll. May, Jeweler
Rockford
Rae She Caneae
Warner
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Warner’s
Warner & CO
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Mott
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