Congressional convention in Napoleon stirs district chatter
One week from today the Nation als hold their Congressional convention at Napoleon. The Express advocates nominating a man with a strong war record, preferably Col. Alexander of Van Wert, amid hopes and rumors involving Gen. Sherwood and local political maneuvering. A Fort Wayne telegram about Defiance post office fire is questioned as possibly fake by George.
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Revival of business Fervor Lags But Returns
A reflective notice notes revival of business in the country despite a slow pace that risks attrition among observers before the revival completes its return to former activity level.
Garfield recalls Granger era remark on National party
In a recent interview General Garfield likened the National party to a Granger movement incident. He quoted an old farmer who joined the Granger party and urged patience, predicting a row once their goals become clear.
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Garfield
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Granger Party
Nationals Backed By Newspapers Propose Wiping Out Parties
The piece observes the Toledo Bee and the Sunday Journal urging the Nationals to erase the two old parties, likening it to a sponge clean sweep, while noting the irony that the old parties persist despite such calls.
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Napoleon Firemen Return Home After Saving Churches
Brutus Haag greeted the Napoleon firemen at the depot last Monday morning praising their effort. He noted they saved two churches and let four saloons burn, humorously asking how Hill could be elected at that pace.
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Hill
Republicans of the Big Sixth Consider Outside Candidate
The piece questions whether the Republicans of the Big Sixth will seek a nonlocal nominee for Congress. It notes Gen Isaac R. Sherwood of Toledo as a possible name but states the Republicans will not consider him and will avoid outside counsel.
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Greenbacker Address Sparks Debates Over land Limits
A Michigan address from the National Greenbackers argues for a maximum land holding per person and power to seize excess land at valuation. The Nationals deny communistic elements amid the discussion, noting the plan echoes collectivist themes.
National Greenback Nomination for Congress in Sixth District
Gen Sherwood declines to run amid GOP and Democratic defections. The Toledo Bee notes carpet bagging objections and asserts no national will secure a Republican nomination in the Sixth District. It predicts that only an avowed Republican would appear on the ticket this fall and mocks Nationals prospects at Napoleon.
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Move to name candidate for congressional convention in De fiance
A local effort in De fiance to back a citizen as a Republican Congressional Convention nominee is described as quiet but growing. The plan centers on a Nationals candidate to be nominated at Napoleon on August 1, with Republicans urged to accept him though opposition says the "tail will not wag the dog." The article argues the eventual GOP nominee will be a steadfast Republican who rejects Nationals influence and any cross party positioning. It warns the scheme is too thin and unlikely to succeed.
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Napoleon
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The South Demands Equal Share in Northern Spending
The Vicksburg Herald argues that Northern Democrats block Southern gains from railroad subsidies and federal aid, seeks justice for the South, and warns that six Southern states may oppose a Democrat aligned against a Southern Pacific railroad. It criticizes Northern snubs and urges proof of genuine friendship.
Countywide road plan debated by Defiance county press
The Bryan Press criticizes the 5 mills levy for county road work as not meeting broad favor. Defiance county presses urge the Commissioners to spend for the greatest good, prioritizing key routes over county line roads and trusting in the board to allocate funds where travel is heaviest.
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And Then He Stmiiles From the New Orleans Times
An ironic snippet features a judge named Thurman reacting with a nose wipe and a bemused remark about Virginia. he asserts presidential lineage and expresses sympathy for Bayard, Hendricks, and Tilden while disparaging birthplaces in Ohio or New York. A brief aside hints at a failing Express subscription.
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Southern Opinion on Justice and Political Trust
The text argues that Northern Democrats prefer chasing fraud sensationalism over rebuilding the South and Mississippi Valley. It claims many Southerners see greater injustice from the North than from the current administration and wonder how long dissatisfaction will drive desertion.
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Pacific Southern Railroad
Foster Declines Nomination to Run for Congress
The spirit behind Hon Charles Foster’s refusal to accept the Republican nomination in the Seventh district is seen as boosting his chances in his home district. He has long planned to run there and will likely overcome the odds, with strong GOP support if he enters Governor in 1879. The Northwestern Ohio Republicans back his stand and wish him success against the Democrats in the Gerrymandered district.
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Congress
Ohio
Thurman Heads to Hamilton to Boost Ohio Democracy
The Dayton Journal notes Thurman will push the Democratic party in Ohio with a visit to Hamilton on August 1. It suggests a renewed push as old methods shift and new tactics arise in the campaign.
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Enquirer
Senator Conkling Strength in State Causes Cautious Alarm
The Cincinnati Times notes Conkling is stronger in the state than a week ago but warns general disgust with the Administration could defeat the party and elect a Democratic Legislature.
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Cold Wave Hunt Draws Bigger Crowd In Chicago
In Chicago the hunt for the so called cold wave drew more people than a walking match. Many believed the chill could be found in the saloons where it was said to sell at 15 cents or two waves for a quarter.
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