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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1884
Page
5
The Sunday Tribune notes Elmer White securing the nomination for President pro tem of the Ohio Senate at the Democratic caucus on Saturday evening. The piece surveys party strife in Columbus, bitter factionalism, and reactions to endorsements, with references to nepotism and Fitz John Porter’s claim resurfacing in Congress.
The Ohio Legislature met last Monday and Tuesday voted for United States Senator. The first ballot produced Payne as the winner with Cayne 48, Pendleton 15, Ward 17, Geddes 1, Booth 1.
The Cincinnati New Journal notes a square fight between state Democracy and political bosses, the rings, Standard Oil monopoly, and office brokerage politicians, framed as a battle over the monopoly idea and bummer ism.
Report says Hill planned to offer Patterson a committee clerkship before Patterson blamed Hill for Bett’s clerkship. There is speculation Hill will pick a new clerk. Democrats may push uniting Virginia and West Virginia, though that would cut West Virginia representation. Public sentiment forces Van Werth school doors to swing outward while Defiance schools keep inward doors, risking penalties.
The piece argues supporters of prohibition allege fraud in the second amendment vote and questions why investigations were delayed. It notes Penny Press of Cleveland predicting a Republican win in Ohio Senate contests, with Payne or Pendleton as likely candidates. It also hints that Standard Oil associates push to control the legislature if Payne gains influence.
The column notes unrest among Columbus Democrats over a reported offer of a $4,500 clerkship to Patterson of the Bryan Press. It also mentions Carlisle naming ex-rebel Hewitt of Alabama to handle pensions and observes concern for crippled soldiers who followed the Union.
After a fitful existence of two years and eleven weeks the Democratic Times ceased publication last week. White and Mains of the Democrat purchased the material and will dispose of it to outside parties. Blymyer may seek greener fields in newspapers again. No personal enmity exists with the Express.
The Commercial Telegram reports for the first time in Ohio that money is openly used to buy votes in the U S Senate race. Democratic factions in Columbus accuse each other while detectives monitor possible bribe offers and acceptance. The piece questions what actions the public will demand to address the scandal.
The Bryan Democrat condemns W. D. Hill for appointing Bob Betts of Archibald to a $1,400 Washington office. The paper argues Betts lacks public merit and accuses Hill of poor political judgment, noting hundreds of loyal young Democrats would have made a better choice. The exact circumstances of the appointment are unclear.
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