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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1888
Page
5
Defiance Ohio January 14 1888 the express publishing co notes Gevyer's resolution opposing Cleveland free trade failed 59 to 38. The issue carries the annual message of Gov Foraker to the legislature and Senator Sherman views on tariff policy.
The piece argues tariff increases raise clothing fuel shelter and food costs while questioning why prices for calico muslin and wearing apparel are lower now than 22 years ago. It asks if tariff reductions or competitive pressures explained cheaper groceries and provisions and cites England as a past constraint on American manufactur ing. It credits protection for reviving home industries.
The Ohio governor J B Foraker was inaugurated in Columbus amid large crowds and a grand parade. President Cleveland reportedly refused soldiers from barracks to join the procession while the oath was administered by Chief Justice Owen. The address drew praise for its oratorical strength and the militia and clubs later reviewed at the State House. Utah wool growers oppose tariff cuts, signaling broad disapproval of Cleveland policy.
The community mourns H E Cary who died after paralysis at midnight Tuesday. Born January 14 1838 in Huron County he moved to Henry County in 1846 and grew to be a longtime Napoleon business figure. A Lt in the 16th Regiment and a G A R member he also belonged to Knights Templar with Defiance K T No 80 planning a group funeral procession from Defiance Sunday morning.
The article details Bertha Sloan a 15 year old who vanished after visiting Defiance Ohio and traveling with an older man. Cleveland police found her in Cleveland with the salesman William Wright after a period of searching by her stepfather detective O Dell and local authorities.
A partisan essay mocks Democrats after the recent election, predicting GOP success in 1888 while lampooning Democratic spokespeople and leaders. The piece jokes about Cleveland’s presidency, Salt River outings, and Lodge-like political banter, ending with notes on local officials and jurors.
Samael Phillips born July 14 1814 in Shenandon county Virginia moved to Ohio with family at age three. He learned carpentry served apprenticeship and married Nancy A Ury September 27 1837. He helped build Defiance bridges and a canal lock, expanded farms, and left a frame of reputation as a courteous, honest man. He died in TiMn township after shaping Defiance county's growth. survived by wife three sons and two daughters.
The passage asserts Americans suffer frequent nervous ailments from overwork and lists conditions such as headache sleeplessness and palpitation. It promotes Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as the best remedy and mentions a trial at N G Woodward s.
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