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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1888
Page
4
The Defiance Ohio newspaper notes the January 26 1888 issue of The Express Publishing Co announces in advance rates and that the state convention to select delegates to the Republican National Convention will be held in the latter part of April.
Ex Governor Foster believes the Ohio delegation to the Republican National Convention will support Senator Sherman. He notes a majority of the state favors amending the Dow law to $500, while a majority of saloonkeepers prefer a higher tax.
President Cleveland favors holding the Democratic National Convention in New York City. It is decisively expected to be staged there.
Political observers note Randall’s strong stance challenges Democratic strategies. The metaphor suggests he is heavier to move than opponents anticipate, signaling a durable resistance in the political landscape.
The Democratic National Committee is searching for a venue for the next National Convention and argues it should be held in the Solid South, emphasizing regional fit and political significance.
An Ohio Senate bill seeks to amend the Dow law by setting saloon taxes at 300 dollars. Proponents argue the Dow plan best regulates liquor traffic, weeds out low grade saloons, and raises funds for counties to offset court costs. Supporters urge careful, purely monetary amendments without altering the law’s validity.
Washington gossip claims the Presidents message on the Pacific Railways was held to aid pecuniary interests. It cites Lamar's confirmation and a majority committee report backing a fifty year extension for subsidized roads. Senators Stanford and Stewart are alleged to have traded support for favored railroad schemes.
The Democratic National Committee plans a February 22 meeting to fix time and place for the National Convention and to proceed with nominating President Cleveland unless Congress blocks Grovey’s free trade message. The public opinion input is sought before finalizing the nomination. Congress is expected to act on the Republican tariff bill and the likelihood of Grovey remaining in the race.
Scioto county Republicans plan to present Dan Ryan of Portsmouth as their candidate for Secretary of State at the state convention. The Portsmouth Blade endorses Ryan as a strong, knowledgeable speaker with wide appeal who can rally support and carry Ohio by a large majority.
Tur House committee reports favorably a bill repealing the postal laws restriction on written or printed matter aside from the address on wrappers of merchandise mailed. It is expected to pass quickly in the House and Senate, amid criticism of Bourbon official interpretation.
The analysis argues Republicans can secure the presidency if New York votes Republican, or if Indiana and New Jersey tip, or if Indiana and Connecticut flip. It notes the Solid South solidifies Democratic gains and outlines the 201 total electoral votes needed versus 182 Republicans already assured.
A fragment contrasts life’s troubles with a tree that grows taller as its shell weakens in the wind. The lines suggest resilience amid hardship and nature’s stubborn advance against struggle.
Splendid winter weather is noted as Uncle Billy Stewart recovers. Defiance visitor M B Orcutt and Jacob Deppler make business trips. North Baltimore and Arthur visits are mentioned. John Hire reports strong winter trade. Verda Pease visits from Nevada Ohio. logs and stave bolts flow into Mark Center factory. Several local trips, a dance and oyster supper at G W Byrd's, and family visits are listed. Master Carroll McBride recovers from lung fever with Dr Welta. January 16 1888 marks Paul Castor's 75th birthday and a long life together with four children. A family dinner and readings celebrate 48 years of marriage.
City officials meet Tuesday to approve minutes, extend street committee’s report, and instruct solicitor Knapp to advance records on Riverside Cemetery land appropriation. A protest over Wabash railroad access to sidewalk approaches prompts ref to street committee. Fire Chief Rourke seeks new wheels and gear. sewer petition from East Defiance referred to committees.
A narrator recalls a day shopping with a Chicago girl through shops and mills, detailing garish wares, bizarre accessories, and comical encounters. The frenzied tour features vivid impressions of fabrics, clashing fashions, and playful banter, ending with a modest purchase and witty reflections.
Parson Baxter notes Gabe Snodgrass reading his Bible upside down at the Austin Blue Lights Tabernacle. Gabe explains the Bible belongs to his wife and he lacks his own copy, joking he would know how to handle it if he had his own head Bible.
The Doric shaft with its diminution and channeling appeared in Egypt over a millennium before Greece. Monuments at Beni-Hasan prove this, and centuries of commercial links show Greeks likely had seen Egyptian architecture, suggesting no independent invention of the style.
The ad describes biliousness symptoms including loss of appetite for solids, coated tongue, irregular digestion, diarrhea or constipation, hemorrhoids, dizziness and headaches. It promotes Freen's August Flower as a cure at little cost, and Griggs' Glycerine Salve as a general remedy for skin issues with money refund if unsatisfied. A quip about medicinal boots ends the note.
Advert says Americans suffer nervous exhaustion headaches backache and insomnia from overwork and disease. It claims Dr Miles Restorative Nervine is the best nerve food and medicine for these ailments and mentions a trial at N G Woodwards.
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