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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1886
Page
4
A Hicksville Independent editorial attacks the Express as a Republican front now selling to a Democrat buyer, while the Express defends its record and loyalty. The piece condemns partisan rancor, praises balanced critique, and notes Senator Sherman’s Payne election investigation debate.
Secretary Bayard told Representative Boutelle of Maine that he had already made representations to the British minister over a month ago regarding denial of commercial rights for U S vessels in Canadian ports. He promises to press the issue again though the result remains unchanged. The bold move draws sharp criticism for its perceived futility and audacity.
The piece critiques boycott threats against Evarts Logan and Teller over the Payne case and urges unity among Republicans. It lists fifteen Senators who voted against a probe, notes possible allies who would have joined, warns Ohio not to label allies with coal oil money, and cites the New York Tribune on caucus bribery versus legislative bribery.
After a two day debate the committee on privileges and elections and Senators Logan Teller Hoar Frye and Sherman spoke at length before the U S Senate voted 44 to 17 against investigating the Payne senator ial election. The piece urges restraint and unity among Republicans and rejects calls for ostracism or vigilantism over political differences.
The President’s warning to public officials not to meddle in politics is described as a weak echo of Hayes’s famed 1870 proclamation, offering little originality or impact.
Prolonged drought drives local commerce as firms pivot to selling water to residents and institutions. Vendors advertise restricted supplies and delivery options, highlighting cost, reliability, and regulatory limits amid ongoing shortages.
Secretary Whitney announces purchase of the plans of the Japanese cruiser Naniwa Kan built by Sir William Armstrong in England. One new vessel authorized by Congress will be built from these designs. He has been reforming the navy since taking office, sending officers to England to study warship construction. They reportedly spent time with idle titled Englishmen, returning with snobbery and little practical knowledge.
Harvey Mitchell is on the sick list. George Wonderly works for E. Farmer. John Pearson crews for Str Il Bros with threshing machine. Harvest nearly complete with oats and wheat cut and hauled, some threshed, hay cut and hauled.
Time tested remedy praised for coughs colds and lung troubles. Sold by G W Bechel in fifty cent and one dollar bottles. Safe and pleasant for children with healing effects on the lungs.
Fires have raged along rail roads in all directions the past week. Farmers struggle to protect crops and buildings while battling the flames and managing duties.
A Cleveland Leader summary notes Congressmen live in Washington with a terse line about "Bill Hillboards" reflecting the urban lifestyle debates. The piece hints at social or housing themes affecting lawmakers during their terms.
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