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Newspaper

Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1880

Page

2

Secretary Van Ramsey halts cadet Whittaker's dismissal plan

Washington reports Secretary Van Ramsey has suspended the West Point Board recommendation to drop Cadet Whittaker for study deficiency, granting a possible path to court-martial. If dismissed now, he loses any further hearing. Also notes Treasury decisions on National Board of Health funds and quarantine station construction.

Washington van Ramsey West Point Academy Board Whittaker Comptroller of the Treasury Congress National Board of Health Mississippi Maynard Turkey United States United States Treasury National Revere Bank Boston Pittsburgh National Bank Mechanics’ Bank New Bedford Mass Pittsfield National Bank Massachusetts National Exchange Bank Baltimore

Boston population and political nominations in 19th century

Boston’s latest census shows 352 009 residents. Vermont Republicans nominate Farnham for Governor Barstow for Lieutenant Governor and John A. Page for State Treasurer. Maine Republicans renominate Davis and back Garfield and Arthur. Third Maine District renominates Lindsay for Congress. City of New York steamer City of New York burned at Brooklyn dock. Pittsburgh Allegheny City total 232 000. Frye renominated for Congress in Maine’s Second District. Pa fires at port town destroy hotels and stores. Kendall suburb fire kills two and destroys thirty five houses. Fire caused by gas stove exhaust. Wall Street report. English swimmer George Fearn swims 15 miles in Hell Gate current in 3 27 46. New York heat causes 224 deaths. Army worm appears in Goshen Orange County. E W Pratt robbed of 2000 dollars.

Boston Vermont Roswell Farnham General Barstow John A. Page Maine Davis Garfield Arthur D. Lindsay Congress City New York Havana Brooklyn Pirrspurgh Allegheny City W. P. Frye Larport Kendall Bradford Orge Fearn Hell Gate New York City Goshen Orange County N. Y E. W. Pratt Supreme Court of Wisconsin Republican State Convention Michigan Jackson San Pablo Cal Orro Santa Cruz County California Wisconsin Supreme Court Milwaukee County Reno Savings Bank of San Francisco J. A. Kinkead Indiana W. H. Calkins General Ordway Dakota Senth Illinois B. F. Marsh Canton Ohio Gustave Ohr George Mann John Sammet Hayde Brown Huntsville Brown Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank St. Paul

International News Roundup from Gibraltar to Paris

Reports from Gibraltar note the Egyptian obelisk en route to New York. France faces poor crop prospects this year while Ireland records smallpox. In London Bradlaugh clashes with Parliament over his seat, leading to temporary detention and swift release. Other items include Austria Hungary, Germany, and Asia Minor updates, Greece borders, Cuban affairs, and Jesuit decrees across Europe.

New York Gibraltar France Dus Ireland Bradlaugh House of Commons Stafford Northcote Labonchere Nottingham Northcote Parnel Northampton Bundesrath Dessouk House of Lords Alexandria Egypt John Abyssinia Peru Roberts College Pesthech Pesthech Sorrdisg Constantinople Asia Minor Adrianople London Berlin Turkey Greece Janina Canada Palestine Dallymount Havana Cuba

Third Day of National Democratic Convention Proceedings

The convention resumed at ten with prayer by Rev Charles Taylor and heard updates on Tilden Randall and Hancock. Votes shifted across states on the second ballot, Hancock gained support, and the nomination was moved to be unanimous. Susan B Anthony presented an address for woman suffrage as resolutions were adopted pledging constitutional Democratic principles, home rule, and honest money.

Washington Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Syracuse N. Y The People Minois Central Railroad Supreme Court of Illinois Railroad Company United States Supreme Court Indianapolis Ind Milwaukee Wis Madison Buenos Ayres Haifa Mount Carmel Asia Minor Constantinople Dollymount Dublin Vatican Devens Treasury Department Quartermaster’s Department Union Pacific Kansas Pacific Pacific United States Charles Taylor Peckham Tiden New York Samuel J. Randall Reed Tilden Thomas Alabama Hancock California Liinois Louisiana Maine Michigan Randall Ohio Thurman New Jersey Wisconsin New Hampshire Mack Messrs Wallace Hampton 8. C Hoadley Oni Senator Voorhees John Kelly Susan B. Anthony Committee On Watterson Democrats of the Democratic Party Union Samuel J. Tilden Republican Party Democratic Congress Pettis Ala W. H. English Indiana Irish Iowa R. M. Bishop English Vilas Breckenridge National Executive Committee Levi W. Lawler Arkansas John J. Sumter J. T. Fariey Colorado T. M. Patterson Connecticut William H. Barnum Delaware J. C.grubb Florida Samuel Pasco Georgia George T. Barnes Illinois William C. Gy Austin H. Brown M. M. Ham Kansas Charles W. Blair Kentucky Henry D. McHenry B. F. Jonas Edward W. Thompson Maryland O. P. Horsey Massachusetts Fred O. Prince Edward Kanter Minnesota P. H. Kelly Mississippi W. D. Martin Missouri John G. Prather Nebraska J. Sterling Merton Nevada Preston

Republican Duty in Dark Presidential Campaign

The Hawkeye urges unwavering Republican loyalty to Garfield and Arthur, warning of a fierce Democratic challenge backed by secession-minded elements. It emphasizes duty, unity, and active support to prevent a Northern loss that could empower a renegade South and endanger national authority, urging prompt, coordinated campaign effort.

Campaign missteps and fusion bets in Maine and beyond

The piece critiques Democratic campaign errors against Garfield, notes overreaching fusion attempts in Maine and Iowa, and argues that past multi ticket strategies failed to defeat Republicans. It warns that Democrats risk alienating voters while third party prospects drift back toward Republicans as November nears.

Garfield Maine Iowa Democrats

Garfield connected with Credit Mobilier fraud, letter says

A Philadelphia letter from J. S. Black to Mr Blaine dated February 15, 1873 argues Gen Garfield acted in profound ignorance of the Credit Mobilier scheme. Black recounts telling Garfield in 1859-70 about Ames, the stock and its congressional ties, asserting Garfield had no knowledge of the fraud and was not complicit.

Judge Jack Blaine Gen. Garfield Philadelphia Str Amne Credit Mobilier Gen Garfield Ames Congress Train Mr. Ames J. S. Black

Garfield and salary debates from the Iowa State Register

The Iowa State Register recounts Mr. Garfield’s stance on back-pay and salary increases in a heated congressional debate. It notes his early return of back pay, opposition to higher salaries, and defense of integrity over profit, citing hisRemarkable restraint and public frugality while contrasting rival views.

Ohio Mr. Garfield Garfield Congress Alexander Stephens Agassiz Georgia Mr. Stephens Iowa State Register

Garfield Credited With Honor Against Fraud Allegations

A Chicago Inter-Ocean excerpt defends General Garfield against fraud charges. It praises his humble background, lifelong service, and moral character while condemning critics who pursue alleged scandals and rail-and-tax complaints. The piece portrays Garfield as a vindication of American institutions and merit.

S. J. Tilden Garfield Chicago Inter-Ocean

Garfield truth described as against nature in press remark

The Atlanta Constitution criticizes the Democratic press for failing to tell the truth about Garfield, concluding that such candor is impossible in their view and describing it as against nature.

Atlanta (Ga Constitution Garfield

Political argument over Democrats and Republicans in postwar policy

The piece argues Republicans should focus on party records and actions since the war, criticizing Democrats for slow reform, failure to empower Southern states, and dependence on Southern Senators. It warns that Democratic control could threaten federal authority and civil rights, urging support for Garfield and Arthur.

Garfield Hayes South Congress Ople Washington Chicago Tribune

Republican Stand Against Democratic Domination in the South

A detailed political briefing argues the Republican Party must secure full rights for Black citizens in the South and defend amendments from Civil War era guarantees. It warns a Democratic victory would trigger a reactionary era, challenge federal protections, and risk Confederate legacies while praising Hayes administration and Garfield as strong presidential contenders.

National Republican Party South South Carolina Georgia Louisiana Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania England Commonwealth Charles II Congress Jefferson Davis Robert Toonby Senate Lamar Singleton West Missouri Butler United States Federal District Supreme Court Agion Marius Sulla Cromwell Jeffreys Charles 1

General Garfield Wealth and Standing in Ohio Estate Details

The Chicago Evening Journal notes General Garfield’s finances show solid but modest means. He owns a Washington house free of debt valued at 10 to 12 thousand dollars and a 158 acre farm in Mentor, Ohio valued around 9 thousand dollars, only partly paid for. Together these form his material fortune, while his chief wealth is the esteem of neighbors and fellow citizens.

General Garfield Garfield Ohio Washington Mentor Chicago Evening Journal

Garfield Took Back Treasury Records Second After Wheeler

The Democrats claim Garfield was the second man to return the Treasury records to the United States, with Vice-President Wheeler pacing him by only a few hours, as reported by the Des Moines Register.

Bee Garfield Treasury Department United States Wheeler Des Moines Register

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