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Newspaper

Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1880

Page

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Post Office expenditures rise as stamps and cards lead

Washington reports show postage stamp and postal card issues for the year ending June 30 totaling 31,932,519 dollars, up nearly 3.09 million from the prior year with postal cards up to 2,753,470. Newspaper and periodical stamps rose to 1,252,903. A Cabinet meeting ruled river and harbor funds at 750,000 monthly under War Department control, while Interior says troops will deter Indian Territory incursions by the Payne expedition. Orange Judd named to Indian Board, Maynard to become Postmaster General by August 1.

Washington Post-Office Department War Department Secretary of the Interior Payne Orange Judd American Agriculturist New York Board of

Notable deaths and crimes span New York to Pittsburgh

Colonel W T Petton, nephew of Samuel J Tilden, dies in New York at 42 from heart disease at the Everett House. In Boston the Homes for Disabled Soldiers board elects officers led by General William B Franklin. Jerome and Patchell, linked to 87 000 dollars in stolen securities, face grand larceny charges and looming trials. Tyrone fires destroy 30 buildings causing 125 000 dollar losses. June grain shipments from New York reach 13 676 000 bushels, a monthly high. William McGibbon arrested over lost bonds tied to Brayton Ives Co. Thirteen New York sunstroke deaths recorded. Jerome released on bail. Meibbon and Patchell still jailed. Pittsburgh boiler explosion claims a second engineer and a firefighter. A Syrian merchant forms a world opium cartel with 75 million capital. East agents seek crop purchases amid a scanty year. Joseph R Chandler of Philadelphia dies at 88, longtime United States Gazette editor and former congressman. W S Shallenberger nominated for Congress in Pennsylvania’s Twenty fourth District. A drunken driver overturns a wagon on Mount Washington, killing Mrs Ira Chichester of Allegan and injuring several. driver dies.

Homes For Boston Williamb. Franklin Connecticut Colon Leonard A. Harris Ohio Richard Coulter Pennsylvania Martin McMahon New York Jerome and Patchell Tyrone William McGibbon Brayton, Ives & Co Youne Jerome Meibbon Pittsburgh Eris Josefh R. Chandler Philadelphia United States Gazette Congress W. S. Shallenberger Twenty Michigan Mount Washington Ira Chichester Allegan

Resignations and unrest spread across Europe and Ireland

London reports include the Marquis of Landsdowne resigning over the Compensation-for-Disturbance bill and rumors of others quitting. Other items recount Spain indemnifying the Octavia owners, Vatican-France tensions over the March decrees, Kenmere’s planned resignation, and famine fever in County Mayo. Also noted are Swiss earthquake damage, Turkish troop movements, Greece delaying calls to reserve, Paris pardoning 1870 insurrectionists, and various diplomatic and military updates.

London Marquis of Landsdowne Ireland India Porto Rico Vatican France Earl of Kenmere Lord Chamberlain St. Petersburg Russia County Mayo Constantinople Montenegro Dublin Loughrea Switzerland Schnelberg Qualen Porte Thessaly Zanzibar England Greece Paris Vaud Portugal Japan China Henri Rochefort Mariscat Washington House of Lords Cabul United States Packard Liverpool

Cabinet to probe Narragansett disaster causes

At a Washington Cabinet meeting on the 13th it was resolved to thoroughly investigate the disaster’s causes and assign responsibility. The Postmaster General plans to end sending advertising cards of various sizes with one cent stamps. after October 1 only regulation postal cards will go at less than letter rates, three cents per half ounce.

Washington Narragansett

Garfield accepts Republican nomination letter to Hoar

General Garfield states in a formal acceptance to Senator Hoar that he accepts the 1890 Republican nomination for President, endorses the Chicago platform, and outlines views on state sovereignty, civil rights, and federal authority, while pledging obedience to the Constitution and government. He also reflects on the Credit Mobilier controversy and his conduct during the investigation.

Garfield Senator Hoar Massachusetts Mentor Dsak Chicago United States Congress Union South James A. Garfield George F. Hoar

Lessons on Saving From Girard and a Cleveland Merchant

An essay recalls Stephen Girard testing a job applicant with a double end match and dismissing him for wasting half the flame. A Cleveland merchant teaches a new hire to untie strings, not cut them, stressing saving over waste. The anecdotes underline thrift as a foundation of business success.

Stephen Girard Girard Cleveland Ohio

Bolanda Africans Practice Female Supremacy in Domestic Life

In Bolanda in Central Africa women hold authority in councils and marriage, with men needing permission to enter contracts. A husband moves to his wife’s village and must support his mother. Divorce rests with wives and children become their mother’s property, a system some cite as a model for women’s rights in America.

Africa Central Africa America Bolanda

Reading Taste in Fiction and Food Imagery

An English reviewer notes that the most delightful fiction passages describe eating and drinking. Scott’s victualing details tempt appetite with Dandie Dinmont and companions, while stage banquets spark audience enjoyment. The piece asserts plain sense drives thriving trade and swift, decisive writing.

Scott Dandie Dinmont van Beest Brown Knight of the Fetterlock Copmanhurst Perhope

Perjury debate over Credit Mobilier merits in audience remarks

A speech fragment discusses the Credit Mobilier matter with references to Garfield remarks and a committee inquiry. The speaker questions consistency between statements, notes potential perjury claims, and invites audience questions before concluding amid applause.

Hancock blamed by Torneys over Surratt execution

A Chicago reporter’s interview with Mrs Anna Torney and Prof William P Torney in Washington yields a blunt denial of Hancock’s friendliness to Mrs Surratt. They insist Hancock sought her execution, refused help, and that Democratic efforts to rehabilitate his record are falsehoods.

General Hancock Washington Chicago Surratt Torney Anna Surratt William P. Torney Torn Hancock Stanton Mrs. T Mrs. Surratt Prof. Torney Sandwich Islands The Democratic Arty Baltimore Prof New York John S. Campbell Bishop Kean Walter Prof. T Campbell White House John Isaac Surratt

Political Parables From The Press On Hancock's Quest

A compilation of quoted political paragraphs from multiple papers discussing Democrat and Republican views. It notes Republican optimism in New York and Indiana journals, critiques of Democratic strategy, and speculative cabinet picks for Hancock if victorious.

rEnglish English Louisville Post Detroit Post Gax Democracy McClellan Hancock searThe Utica N. Y Herald New York Empire State

Baltimore American raises alleged Civil War plot against Lincoln

A Baltimore American writer claims a forthcoming statement will prove that General Hancock urged a council of war to depose Lincoln and Stanton, with Fitz-John Porter and others, a plot tied to McClellan’s removal. The piece promises full disclosure by Grant and insists the truth be made public to clarify the Democratic nominee’s prospects.

Baltimore American Hancock McClellan Army and Navy United States Lincoln Army of the Potomac Washington Stanton Fitz-John Porter Franklin Bady Smith Proramme John Porter Grant

Corset Threat to Hancock in Political Campaign

The Chicago Inter Ocean comments that a corset worn by Hancock could ruin his bid, arguing the garment would mock him across voters from miners to factory workers and gym enthusiasts, making him an unsuitable Democratic candidate and potentially destroying his chances.

Hancock Henry the Eighth Pacific Slope Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Chicago Inter-Ocean

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Cor. Clinton and First Sts Business Directory Selwyn N. Owen J. Greene Gon Lamb B. F. Enos Henry Schmick E.W . Downs WM Slough Adam Minsel E. Carpenter F Levi Colby Lewisend Newton Willeman Pete P. Frederick John Dowe B. W Slagle H. Schoonover F. M. Thompson Mark Lee Linfirm Tu-En-Da-Wie F. and A. Masons R. A Masons Cc-Co-Nox-Ef Council Masons Defiance Commandery Masonic Hall Corner Clinton Defiance Lodge Knights of Honor Defiance Fort Defiance Lodge, No Defiance Council Brone Front Bishop Post ST. John’s German Reform Church Fourth and Washington Streets Ann. A. K. Heinemann ST. John's Corner Fifth and Jackson Streets J. B. Young ST. Mary’s Catholic Church Jefferson and Arabella Streets Rev. P. M. Kinkead Grace Episcopal Church 2Nd and A. V. Gorrel Ochoel A. M M.E Corner Third Wayne Sts A. J. Fish First Baptist Church Wayne and Third Streets Rev. W. Thomas Juliett Streets Wm. Andrews ST. Paul's Lutheran Church Clinton and Arabella J. Deindoerfer First Presbyterian Church Second Streets B. Slagle John's Lutheran Church Dele A. Rohn D. Office Corner Court Waynee Streets Defiance, Ohio L. G. Thacker Buffington & Co S T. H. Ashton M. D.ffice Jefferson Street S. S. Hoffman FFICE Zeller & Bruner Wayne Streets W. T. Harris Henestier Clinton Street W.s.powell G. W. Bechel Jackson Street Tuird D. P, Aldrich, M. D Colby & Scott’s H. W. Myers Basingstone& Co Defiance Ohio Travis & Heacock Keystone Lock William Carter Latty & Peaslee LAW Court Street Court House Hardy & Johnson Attorneys AT Law Wolsiter S. W. Rohn Wolsitter Brock J. F. Deatrick Karst George W. Killey Eagle Block Ttorney Wolsiffers Block Milton E. Orcutt Ralston’s Block Charles E. Bronson Real Estate and Collecting Act Harley Bro’s Leliance Defiance Post Office Wuhio Kingsbury D. Potterf, D.D.S Bechel C. Diehl Stormer Mechanic’s Tools Fremont Harvester Company Rakestraw and the Barat Missouri Kansas Nebraska Iowa Hanmibal St. Louis Watash Luis Pas Wabash Pacific Bay J.C. Gault H. C. Townsend Gend Seneger Pass Louis J. @ WHITAKER Boots & Shoes Adam Minsel L. E. Beardsley J. Bauer & CO AVE Viebach Maumee River J Bauer & Co Paltimore R. Brown Cash Shannon South Carolina Denver Leadville Rio de Janeiro New Orleans Heath W. T. Petton Samuel J. Tilden Everett House New York City Franconia Chisago County Minn Herman L. Humrenrey Kailoch San Francisco Arkansas City Kan Indian Territory Missouri Pacific Winthrop Station United States Express Company Tennessee A. H. Pettibone R. B. Palmer James B. George Stephens & Wilcox Omaha Texas Wade Indianapolis Milwaukee Foreign Intelligence Bmater Democratic National Committee W. H. Barnum F. C. Prince Cincinnati Governor's Island Democratic Congressional Committee Wallace McDonald White Sulphur Springs W. Va Don Cameron Republican Party Mississippi River Jefferson Gulf of Mexico Pacific Ocean Immigration Pacific Coast Credit Mobilier Arren Train Credit Mobilier Company Pacific Railroad Warren Union Pacific Road Oakes Ames Rocky Mountains Cincinnati Gazette Comy Geo. Francis Train General Garfield Blaine Committee of Investigation Ames Pacific Company Mr. Ames Committee of the House Union Pacific Railroad Women’s Rights In Democrat Republican New York Evening Post Mrs Torney New Jersey Defiance Go. Express William A. Wheeler Wheeler Indianapolis Journal N. Y. Tribune Bax Columbia Crow Greeley Lansing Bayard Randall Treasury Morrison Interior Gilbert Walker Interior Department Walker Portland
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