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Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1883
Page
4
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Canal sale drive resumes in Columbus. Waite eulogizes O Hagan
In Defiance Ohio on January 19 1883 reports note the annual attempt to sell part of the Miami and Erie canals is renewed in Columbus. Senator Waite delivered a powerful eulogy for his friend Senator O Hagan in the Ohio Senate on January 9.
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Miami and Erie Canals
Columbus
Waite
O’ Hagan
Ohio
Senate
Notable 1883 marked by fires floods and ship disasters
The year 1883 has featured daily chronicle-worthy calamities with fires floods and maritime disasters dominating reports, highlighting a period of widespread calamity and peril across communities and sea routes.
Ferry's Re Election Hopes Rise Amid Michigan Stand
Senator Ferry sees improving odds for re election as Michigan remains unlikely to replace him with Hubbel Ferry. The piece notes Michigan's hesitation and Ferry's continued advantage.
Ex Gov Tom Young Offered Cincinnati Collectorship
Reports say former governor Tom Young has been offered the Cincinnati collectorship but he has not decided whether to accept the post yet.
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Tom Young
Cincinnati
Attorney Buss Prosecutes Star Route Cases
Buss, a prosecutor in the star route cases, is paid 100 dollars daily and has drawn about 40 thousand dollars in pay from the government.
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Buss
Commerce Committee Readies River and Harbor Bill
The House Committee on Commerce is drafting a new river and harbor bill. The commentary notes last fall’s election did not fully curb certain lawmakers’ folly and signals ongoing concerns about coastline and infrastructure spending.
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Tue
House Committee On Commerce
Tariff Bill Prospects Dwindle in Congress
The chances of a tariff bill passing this Congress are diminishing daily and the question remains unsettled, a situation viewed with regret as a decision seems necessary.
Pendleton Sought By Enquirer To Consolidate With
The Cincinnati Enquirer shows continued focus on Pendleton leaving the Democratic party and notes the paper aims to consolidate with another figure or faction before year’s end.
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The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Senator Pendleton
Enquirer
Milwaukee Newhall House Fire Claims Vast Loss
A devastating blaze at Milwaukee Newhall House on the eleventh killed or trapped about one hundred people. Many perished in the flames or by leaping from the burning hotel, marking one of the west’s worst disasters in years.
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Milwaukee
Butler Dominates Talk Yet Distant Massachusetts Candidate
The piece notes Ben Butler draws more discussion than Cleveland or McDonald. Butler’s main drawback is his distant base in Massachusetts, limiting a Democratic bid despite his asserted “get there” drive and charisma.
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Ben. Butler
Cleveland
McDonald
Butler
Massachusetts
Democratic Party
Eli
Ohio Democrats Split Over Pendleton Civil Service Law
The Ohio Democracy ranks are deeply divided over Pendleton’s civil service law. Opponents push to oust Pendleton, while the moss-back faction remains silent as tensions rise and party loyalty frays.
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Ohio
Pendleton
The
Enquirer
Secessionist party warned of future disruption
The writer argues the party of secession cannot succeed and warns that the fear of a Southern Confederacy remains real. He states it would disturb the country and lead to bloodshed and calls for avoiding revival of a party stained by its history.
Canvass of votes in 17th district special election
The official canvass in Columbus on Saturday shows Colonel J. D. Taylor leading for the short term by 1,866 votes and for the long term starting March 4, 1837. It is likely Ross J. Alexander will not contest Taylor’s seat despite a likely Democratic committee in the next House.
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Seventeenth Congressional District
J. T. Updegraff
Columbus
J. D. Taylor
Ross J. Alexander
Taylor
Toledo Telegram on liquor question and constitutional control
The Toledo Telegram argues Ohio should place liquor policy entirely in the legislature by amending the constitution. It questions whether voters can trust lawmakers to reflect public will, noting changing stances over time. The paper favors including prohibition, tax, and license in the constitution to settle the issue permanently.
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Toledo
Ohio
Por ter wins Senate bill for relief without back pay
After years of effort Porter secures Senate passage of a relief bill authorizing his appointment to the office of Colonel but denying back pay. The measure grants the President authority to make the appointment without providing compensation for past service.
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Porter
Senate
Hotel Disaster Victims Hurried From Windows
The Milwaukee Sentinel notes many victims could have been saved if not panicked by excitement. People leaped from windows or failed to use available escape means, especially those familiar with the house.
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THE
Milwaukee Sentinel
Portable Electric Lighter Shines From Boston Office
A 19th century portable electric lighter amazed readers with a five square inch lamp that fits desks tables and mantels. Pressing a spring heats a platinum coil to incandescence providing instant light and a two month life, renewals available via chemists. Priced at five dollars with applications handled from 22 Water Street Boston.
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Water Street
Boston
State School Fund distributions spark legislative concern
Lawmakers flag the common school fund amid audit figures showing counties paying in more than they draw out and others drawing out more than they contribute. The piece argues changes would hurt poorer districts and widen class gaps, warning of a drift toward aristocracy.
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Hamilton
State
Claimant Faces Hard Title Battle for Spoils
A Philadelphia Press line notes that while spoils go to the victor, the claimant will have significant trouble proving title moving forward.
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Philadelphia Press
Getting Bold Inference Sparks Political Verse
Mr. Hendricks doubts civil reform aimed at legislating Democrats out of office. The line hints at bold talk by Indiana Statesmen and suggests a partisan off year for the Republic per the Atlanta Constitution.
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Hendricks
Indiana
Republic
Atlanta Constitution
Dem
Vices and Defalcation Complaints Stir Press
The Atlanta Constitution criticizes Treasurer Polk's alleged large theft as part of a rise in Republican financial misconduct. The Buffalo Express replies that people lean to vices or civilization before virtues, reflecting a sharp partisan tone on corruption and moral order.
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Atlanta Constitution
Polk
Buffalo Express
Political Outlook for 1884 Presidential Contest
The Voice of Ohio says Republicans will consolidate by October and push the 1884 presidential race. It argues reform sympathetic Republicans will win to implement measures, while Democrats pursue spoils and show unfitness, per the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
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Qonio
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Ohio education costs compared with neighboring states
A Columbus correspondence to the Cleveland Leader analyzes Ohio school spending versus Pennsylvania Indiana Wisconsin and others. It argues Ohio spends more per pupil due to a loose sub district system and city school burdens, proposes consolidations eight schools per township, and urges statewide reform to save money and improve high school access.
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Cleveland Leader
Columbus
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Uni
Indiana
Wisconsin
New London
Six Mile
Township Board of Education
Kansas
Iowa
Minnesota
Illinois
Ohio items highlight arrests, deaths and local events
Silas Iverson faces murder charges after arrest in Cincinnati and transfer to Marion Georgia. Canton school principal P B M Cain fired for intemperate habits. Henry Heim, Delaware county National Bank president, dies in Delaware. Ed Goetz, Zanesville bill poster, dies. Harry Duppy injured by freight car incident in Bowling Green. Mother Wilson, 107, dies in Delaware. Kent edges toward a new Opera House with two big offers. J D Hess & Son steam flour mill destroyed by fire at East Springfield. Frips people seek location of Hall safe works in Cincinnati. John Miller, court house janitor in Delaware, survives suicide attempt. Frank Killifer killed after horse kick near Akron. Charles Baer injured fracturing thigh after fall in Sandusky City. Founders day at Buchtel College Akron with James Monroe of Oberlin delivering address.
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Silas Iverson
Cincinnati
Marion
P. B. M’cain
Canton
Henry Heim
Delaware County National Bank
Delaware
Ed Goetz
Bill Poster
Zanesville
Bill Posters’ Association
Harry Duppy
Bowling Green
Wilson
Kent
J. D. Hess & Son
Springfield
Jefferson County
Hall Safe Works
John Miller
Court House
Akron
Frank Killifer
New Nickels Feature Bigger Look Despite Thinner Form
The spread on the new nickels will appear larger while the coins are thinner. The public preference is for a strong visual presence even as metal thickness decreases.
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Aslani
Brown's Iron Bitters touted as perfect cure all
The ad claims many suffer from pains and aches and worsen monthly. It attributes healing to Brown's Iron Bitters, asserting purification and enrichment of the blood restore health. Testimonial from Jos. McCawly cites regained appetite and strength after use.
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S. Paca St
Baltimore
Jos. McCawlgy
Honest Confession and Chicago Turnverein Debate
A letter protests German American sentiment praising Most, calling for condemnation of Most and the Chicago Turnverein for endorsing him. It argues Americans should resist foreign criminal praise amid Catholic Union concerns.
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Most
Cheago Turnverein
Catholic Union
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Passenger Agent Card
Card lists W. E. Reppert as the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad passenger agent in Columbus.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
W. E. Reppert
Columbus
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