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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1888
Page
4
The Defiance paper reports a late April state convention to pick delegates to the Republican National Convention. Ex Governor Foster predicts the Ohio delegation will back Senator Sherman. The Dow law amendment and saloon tax support are discussed among voters and saloon keepers.
Democrats argue they can push Randall aside but acknowledge his substantial influence and staying power, suggesting他 remains a heavy political figure beyond their expectations.
The Democratic National Committee searches for a venue for the next National Convention and considers the traditionally reliable region known as the Solid South as the preferred setting.
Representative Geyer and Senator Mehaffey, both Democrats, opposed a joint legislative resolution aiming to protect sheep raisers. They prioritize President Cleveland’s free trade policy over American farm interests, arguing for freeing trade to aid the English Crown and possibly fill its coffers.
The Democratic National Committee will meet February 22 to fix time and place for the National Convention and to conduct the nominating process for President Cleveland, contingent on Congress not blocking Grovey’s free trade message. It is expected Congress will adopt the Republican tariff bill and Grovey may be out of the race.
A bill in the Ohio Legislature would amend the Dow law to set a $300 tax on saloons. Proponents say the Dow plan best regulates liquor traffic by eliminating low grade saloons and boosting county revenues for court and related expenses. They urge changes only to the amount without altering the law’s validity, stressing careful, judicious action to preserve its achievements.
Scioto county Republicans back Hon. Dan Ryan of Portsmouth for Secretary of State at the state convention. The Portsmouth Blade lauds Ryan as able, loyal to the party, and capable of boosting the presidential canvass with an aggressive, well informed campaign.
The Ohio Legislature saw all Democrats oppose a joint resolution supporting tariff protection for sheep husbandry. In the House 58 Republicans voted aye and 38 Democrats nay, with Democrats abstaining in the Senate. The notice declares Democrats will oppose wool growers at every point, urging wool producers to preserve Democracy out of power.
President Cleveland confirms the Democratic National Convention will be held in New York City. The decision appears settled and will place the gathering in a major urban center this year.
The Express notes broad reader attention to the Ohio Centennial supplement issued last week. A report details county organization for the Woman's Work exhibit at the Centennial Exposition. Full committee lists are promised by next week, with Hicksville as western county headquarters by Friday.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces thousand mile tickets at twenty dollars starting Thursday January 25 1888. Tickets are valid for travel on B and O lines both east and west of the Ohio river and on the Columbus Cincinnati Midland Road between Columbus and Cincinnati.
Eth el sighs oh mamma and laments a headache in her sash. The fragment captures a childlike exclamation and a tender moment between mother and child.
The article argues Defiance residents should back the College to keep $60,000 yearly in town. It cites Ohio peers like Valparaiso and Ada, notes strong academic results, and urges citizens to visit, critique, and invest. District Court decisions follow, detailing case dispositions and remands from a five day session.
The Defiance county central committee organized its committees for the centennial exhibition. Five groups will handle women in art, literature and science, benevolence, floriculture, domestic life, and art industries with a pioneer department. The effort emphasizes local achievements by county women and aims to present a notable exhibit at the centennial.
Mark Township reports splendid winter weather and active local life. Residents include Uncle Billy Stewart sick. Rice and Miller working full time. M E Orcutt of Defiance in the burg last Monday. Maggie Williams visiting in Arthur. Jaccob Deppler and C Elder on business trips. John Hire enjoying strong trade. Verda Pease visiting from Nevada Ohio. many logs and stave bolts arriving at Mark Center factory. Community events include a dance and oyster supper at G W Byrd's next Friday. visits by John Hire and his wife of Van Wert. Bent Krutsch returning from North Baltimore as head sawyer. Billy Hater praised as champion teamster hauling 1500 feet of logs in one load. A birthday notice marks Mr Paul Castor's January 16th seventy-fifth year, detailing family, a grand dinner, and Psalm 83 read aloud.
Lincoln Club held its January annual meeting electing F. L. Hay as president and a slate of officers and vice presidents. The executive committee organized on Friday night. The Hicksville News notes county officials discuss a plan to let a corporation operate the fair grounds to clear a $4 300 mortgage. Henry Balske of Dayton Soldiers Home is discharged for moonshining and misconduct, with orders denying reentry to the grounds.
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