08 Jul 1886
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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1886
Page
1
The issue criticizes the Republican administration for policy failures and rising expenditures. It details Pan-electric scandal findings, praising Judge Ranney's report and naming high profile Democratic officials accused of aiding a costly conspiracy against the government.
The second auditor's office dismisses Alexander William Williamson, Tad Lincoln's former tutor, once honored by Lincoln. The article accuses the current administration of erasing war memories by removing loyal men and replacing them with ex Confederates, shifting in old age.
A Philadelphia postmaster turning sixty triggered a rapid clerical purge. Republican clerks left the office while vacancies were filled in a single day with Democrats under civil service rules, illustrating how reform can align with spoils demands.
Miss Parlon of Baton Cooking School declares she has used Horsford's Baking Preparation with perfect success for bread biscuits and cakes.
A lament condemns a government that claims reform yet endorses leaders who have betrayed public trust. The speaker calls the national display mournful and humiliating as officials persist in backing those who failed the public they serve.
The piece argues the president misuses veto power over pension bills for veterans and dependents, while criticizing the press for crediting him with swift congressional relief. It notes large pensions and argues Congress should decide merit, citing health issues from wartime service and the measles sequela risk.
A New York Sun protest criticizes President Cleveland for flippant vetoes of pension bills. The writer cites humor and jest as inappropriate for claims based on real disability from faithful service, arguing measles can debilitate a regiment more than smallpox in camp.
Editorial voices clash over the Payne case as Republicans protest while Democrats resist. Senator Butler and Plumb trade sharp words amid fears of re writing Union history and resurfacing old southern intimidation during the Fitz John Porter debate.
The government will dismiss a large number of clerks early in July including all reachable Republicans. After a brief interval vacancies will be filled by Democrats to improve partisan balance. The New York Sun urges impeachment of Mr. Garland over the Pan electric case, with Cleveland and Garland likely to be impeached and removed about two years hence.
A humorous quip contrasts a mother-in-law with a tree that leaves in spring. The joke ends with a reference to Dr Biggers Huckleberry Cordial used to soothe teething pains and restore a waning infant.
In a vivid local ad style a vendor pits Acker's Blood Elixir against rival remedies claiming a positive cure for rheumatism syphilis and blood disorders. The appeal centers on guarantees and dramatic health improvements.
The Renner Manufacturing Co announces an extraordinary nationwide sales opportunity offering exclusive county rights, high profits, and a money back option if earnings do not reach specified targets. Agents in any county or province can secure immediate placement by sending stamps and addresses of potential sellers to 116 Smithfield St Pittsburg Pa.
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