Democratic intrigue and payoffs in 1884 political battles
The Bryan Democrat disputes rival claims about influence and money in state politics as Payne’s faction faces factional lines. Tammany’s Joan Kelty is re elected chair for 1884, while Patterson of the Bryan Democrat may seek Congress. Auglaize Democrats rebuke a Pendleton man vote, and Toledo rumors accuse a city paper of paying $1,000 for Payne support amid a new Coal Oil Democracy badge proposal.
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Joan Kelty
Tammany Committee
New York
Democratic caucus halves Scott law with restrained repeal
In a caucus move Democratic legislators decide not to repeal the Scott law in full, choosing a partial rollback. The action is framed as prudent and aligned with Republican principles.
Chicago Aims to Hold Democratic National Convention
Chicago plans a strong bid to host the Democratic national convention. The note adds a quip that Chicago, a large city, lacks a Democratic newspaper.
Murder Case Baffles Woop County Police
In the town of Haskins two men, Fairbanks and Manahan, are connected to a brutal stabbing. Fairbanks allegedly struck Manahan thirty three times in what investigators call a severe assault.
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Woop County
Haskins
Fairbanks
Manahan
Higgins Named City Editor of Toledo Commercial Telegram
E A Higgins is appointed city editor of the Toledo Commercial Telegram. He is regarded as one of the state’s ablest newspaper men, with a career including a Perrysburg Independent publisher stint and a time stirring up activity at the Journal office.
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E. A. Higgins
Toledo Commercial-Telegram
The
Express
Higgins
Independent
Perrysburg
Journal
Democrats criticize Foster confirmation decision
Local Democratic leaders condemn the refusal to confirm Charles Foster as a board trustee nominee. He is described as a Republican with shrewd business sense, and supporters say his appointment is appropriate though opponents believe the move will displeasure many party members.
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Chas. Foster
Radicolepublican
Foster
Demand to Remove Doctor Lawless from Asylum Care
A letter pressures Lucas County Commissioners to remove Dr. Lawless from the insane asylum. It claims cruel treatment of inmates and urges state authorities to intervene, even to shut the institution down if accusations prove true.
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Lucas County
Lawless
Republican column backs Ira B. Shissler for Congress
A unsigned Republican piece in the Van Wert Bulletin endorses Ira B. Shissler of Van Wert as the proper Republican candidate for Congress this year. The writer urges party unity and warns that Democrats could flip the district if candidates are not quickly lined up.
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van Wert
Ira B. Shissler
Post Office Building Bill May Be Pushed Through Congress
The article urges Hitt to push his post office building bill in Congress. It notes the annual wasteful expenditure on unknown stream ditches and farms. It argues the government could better use surplus revenue and hopes Hill’s bill succeeds.
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Hitt
Congress
Hill
Senate Rejects Foster for Toledo Asylum Trustees
The Senate refused to confirm ex Governor Foster as a trustee of Toledo's new insane asylum. Democratic Senators say Foster is too radical a Republican. Gov. Foster suggested abolishing the infirmary director post to save taxpayers money and let County Commissioners run the infirmary. opposition notes the Commissioners already control the affair. The piece also critiques Senate wealth and the danger of wealthier men occupying seats, warning of a fading path from common origins to citizenship.
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Senate
Foster
Toledo
Hoadly
Republicans Warn No Faith in Aid From Democrats
The piece argues Democrats are torn over Pendleton and Payne, warning Ohio to win the fall election with Republican votes not infighting. It says Democratic damage will be limited in Ohio but noted elsewhere, and suggests voters will overlook coal oil scandal rumors by election day.
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Pendleton
Payne
Ohio
Sentinel Change of Ownership Names A. W. Rudulph
Wood County paper passes from C. W. Evers to A. W. Rudulph after ten years under Evers. Rudulph, former apprentice and son of a former publisher, returns to helm the Sentinel. The transition is seen as beneficial for the paper and its political supporters, uniting young and old factions.
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Wood County
Evers
the Sentinel
Payne and Ohio tariff clash threatens 1884 Democratic unity
The Courier-Journal notes the Ohio platform favors a sweeping tariff revision and warns Mr. Payne and his Ohio followers would split the Democratic Party. It argues such a stance could cost Ohio, erode leadership credibility, and risk party disintegration or a new third party in 1884.
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Courier-Journal
Payne
Ohio
Delphi
Resignation urged by Monroe Democrats over Payne vote
A Monroe County Democratic indignation meeting condemned Rep J W Hamilton and Senators Crowell and Gilbert Smith for caucus votes in support of Henry B Payne for US Senator. The resolutions urge resignations and replacement by more worthy Democrats with copies to be sent to Representatives and Senators and published in Spirit of Democracy and Columbus Times.
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Payne
Monroe County
Ohio
J. W. Hamilton
Crowell
Gilbert Smith
Henry B. Payne
United States
Spirit of Democracy
Columbus Times
Republicans Endorse Scott Law After Polarized Debate
The piece argues that Republicans shifted from opposing to supporting the Scott law within a year, condemning earlier Democrat attacks as hypocritical. It cites caucus votes and fears of alienating saloon supporters as reasons to retain the law, framed as a positive Republican achievement despite prior backlash.
Ayer's Sarsaparilla touted for complexion health
An advertisement claims Ayer's Sarsaparilla improves complexion for old and young and acts as a blood purifier with no equal, promising renewed vitality.
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Ayer
Silent Suffering Met With Cures Promoted
An exhortation urges informing those in pain about Pacific Liver Pill as a remedy. The message frames silence as disgraceful when a treatment may help.
Echoes and Cures From a Humble Health Ad
An old advertisement extols Dr. Jones and Red Clover Tonic for stomach, liver, blood, and kidney ailments claiming rapid cures. It lists dyspepsia costiveness bad breath piles ague malaria poor appetite and low spirits among treatable conditions. It also promotes Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral for throat and lung diseases aiding vocal clarity.
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Dr. Jones
G. W. Bechel
Retires from Practice in Defiance Ohio
Dr Weslex Brown M D announces retirement from active medicine and assigns books to Frank W Knapp Esq for settlement. All debtors urged to settle at once at his office opposite the courthouse Defiance Ohio January 18 1584. tf Weslex Brown M D
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Frank W. Knapp
Defiance
Tf Weslex Brown
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Clinton and
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Tilden
Patterson
Robert
Auglaize County
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State Central Committee
C.Q. D
Coal Oil Democracy
Chicago
United States Senate
Democratic Party
Wauseon
EG Leoft
One Price Clothiers
Redcomer Bros
Court House
Harley ’S
ESTEY
Clinton Street
Arkansas
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Iron Mountain & Southern Railway
Texas & Pacific Railway and Inter
National & Great Northern Railroad
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H.C. Townsend
St. Lewis
Krotz & Morse
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Krotz
Mors
Krotz & Morse’s
Deep Sea
Morse’s
IN Board of Infirmary Directors
County of
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J. M. Phillips
J. P. Frederick
A. Rasor
Job English
Smith & Strayer
Bryan
B. F. Terman
Edward J.taylor
Jacob Core
J. P
Delaware Township
Defiance County
State of
George Rock
M. H. Robertson
A. M. Jacoz Corp
A. Lish & Son
R. Pengelly
M. D
Walnut Street
Kalamazoo
Mich
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Germantown
Saxony
Frenceh
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4Th Sts
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R. Brown
Fourth and
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