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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1884
Page
4
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PayYNeE of Cleveland leads the Senatorship race while J. Donaldson earns a Senate reorganization appointment. Carlisle faces criticism for free trade stances as Pendleton allies push civil service reform. Abduction case in Toledo mirrors national fracas as Wy oming Governor speculation arises. The State Legislature convenes next Monday and saloon repeal pressure follows.
Congress returns for a new month after its first meeting. aside from attempts to placate Democratic office seekers, no substantial action has occurred.
Antwerp Argus heaps sharp criticism on Beebout of the Toledo Democrat for publishing the Platter Saltzgaber affair. Beebout warned he would face the Argus editor if he pursues further clashes. Meanwhile Northwest circles hint John Logan could rise as a ticket hopeful, with Lincoln enjoying Eastern support but Illinois ties clouding prospects.
The New York Sun argues S Jones Tilden should not run for president, claiming his past supports protectionist views. It notes the veteran figure sees the 1884 free trade clash ahead.
The paper plans to circulate the Express at $1.50 in advance to reach every Repbli in the county during the 1884 campaign. It urges friends of the cause to aid circulation and promises to keep readers posted on the issues.
At a Philadelphia Christian convention last week delegates formed an anti secret society league. A delegate prayed for deliverance from bondage beyond human slavery and urged Christians to see the danger of secret societies. Resolutions denounced secret societies including the Masonic lodge and the Grand Army of the Republic as harmful to religion and institutions.
The piece praises Allen G Thurman as a superior Democratic candidate while noting Ohio Democrats confront liquor interests. The Ohio Liquor Association pressures lawmakers to regulate the trade, signaling a hard winter for Democratic legislators amid public demand and saloon pressures.
Hill predicts the legislature will redraw the sixth district this winter to remove Wood county and add Putnam county. The move would solidify a Democratic seat but Hill believes it will still fail. Rice, a Putnam resident and one legged soldier, aspires to run.
The new Chairman of the House Committee on Pensions is Captain He witt from Alabama. His Confederate service at Chickamauga is cited as ideal for doling pensions to veterans and widows. The Carlisle Morrison team is described as authentically Democratic in backing this choice.
The piece portrays wary Democrats in Congress led by Randall fearing radical tariff moves and possible defeat in 1884. Morrison signals tariff upheaval while Randall plans to block such steps by using appropriation bills. Debates cover sugar wool salt tea coffee and other duties as party factions clash.
The article argues that securing district representation at the upcoming Chicago Republican convention is essential to ensure nominees reflect the entire party. It stresses that only with proper district balance can the ticket truly represent GOP unity.
The New York Sun argues Allen G. Thurman is the best Democrat to send to the U S Senate. He has been tested and is known nationwide. Thurman would be a powerful and useful senator with a single duty to perform. His election would advance the interests of the entire country.
In the Pittsburg Dispatch commentary, Democratic Ohio politicians are accused of using sacred texts to weaponize civil service reform. The piece likens Pendleton to Joseph’s brothers and warns that political factions risk divine retribution as patronage power shifts and consequences unfold.
The Ohio State convention of liquor dealers adjourned after forming a state organization and appointing a 15 member central committee to oversee auxiliaries and legislation. They adopted a resolution denouncing the Scott law as unconstitutional and hostile to business, urging repeal.
In a convention held in Ohio, citizens engaged in malt vinious and spiritous liquor traffic declare the Scott law unconstitutional and unjust and urge the legislature to enact a judicious constitutional law repealing the Scott law.
For sale a farm of eighty acres in Putnam County Ohio. South half of the southeast quarter section 9 township 2 north range 6 east. Bounded by the road to New Bavaria Station three miles from Pleasant Bend and North Creek four miles from Holgate and New Bavaria Station. Price twenty five dollars per acre one third cash, balance on easy terms. Contacts Rev Ad Michenfelder New Bavaria Ohio Rev J B Young Defiance Ohio Sheets and Ogan Attys Ottawa Ohio or Sisters of Charity St Vincent's Asylum Toledo Ohio 2w pd.
Defiance County Agricultural Society to meet at the Court House Defiance on Wednesday January 16 1884 at 1 PM to transact general business John Crowe president W G Blumier secretary full attendance urged.
Summary of judicial principles on agency commissions mortgage security waivers and contract enforcement from Illinois and Connecticut supreme courts. Topics include agency liability and damages in grain purchases, mortgage and insurer rights, executor funeral expenses, stock exchange seat transfer, patent assignment disputes, lease rent consideration, skylight construction scope, debt setoffs against estates, and equity aid against insolvent creditors.
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