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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1879
Page
2
Voters in the county prepare for statewide races with W W Johnson for Supreme Court, George K Nash for attorney general, and John F Ogleavef for auditor. The new election law requires saloon men and Democratic candidates to swear, boosting Republican hopes as Liberals and Stalwarts unite. Cox of New York urges toning down the word rebellion, calling it Democratic cussedness.
Frank Harp faces criticism from soft-money Democrats over his hard-money stance in Congress. The piece praises Ohio figures Johngee and Allengee while noting the Democrats failed to generate enthusiasm in Columbus and appear morale dejected after a poor showing.
The piece notes Foster’s leadership prompting expectations of a sweeping Republican performance this fall. It suggests Thurman could influence his own presidential prospects if he intervenes, implying a political stake in the outcome.
A large cadre of prominent Democrats fear Johngee is gaining excessive control. They hope party papers resist Foster's liberalism and wartwartism, which is predicted to win this fall by about 20,000 votes.
Col B E Enos has not yet decided whether to run for Prosecuting Attorney or the Ohio legislature. The public is urged to await his final decision as rumors swirl about his political path.
The Okolona States notes possible rebel gains at the capitol while a veteran remains secure at the White House. Senator Thurman will speak at the State University of North Carolina on June 6. The piece ties a pilgrimage to letters with a latent political sting and predicts a Foster driven Grant boom in Ohio next year.
The article notes Ferxando Woop warns repeal of election laws would bar Democrats from New York in 1880, predicting a Republican victory. It also reports Gren. Sxietos died suddenly in Ottumwa Iowa, a longtime Irish immigrant who fought in two wars and served in state and national legislatures.
The latest veto message sent to the House last Thursday is an admirable document that clearly sums up the objections to the bill repealing the law authorizing supervisors at Congressional elections. It follows two prior messages that were less succinct but improving in clarity.
The piece argues the 1880 Republican platform opposes Democratic state sovereignty rhetoric and defends ballot integrity. It warns Democrats aim to loosen ballot protections to sway New York or statewide results, while asserting Republicans favor honest votes and oppose army influence at polls.
The Cincinnati Commercial discusses Ohio Republicans and the recent State Convention. It praises Foster for his record and appeal, notes his liberal stance and poplar appeal, and analyzes Taft’s missed chances and his disappointing withdrawal from politics after not being chosen for Governor or Cabinet.
A historical medical notice describes a patient with right side rib edge pain, shoulder and back pain, digestive troubles, memory loss, fatigue, cold feet, and a deranged liver found at autopsy. It promotes Dr C McLane's Liver Pits as a remedy and claims quinine with these pills yields happy results. It urges fair trials for bilious derangements and as a purgative.
Advertisement warns against imitations of Dr. C McLane's Liver Pills. Boxes feature a red wax seal and the signatures C McLane and Fleming Bros. on wrappers. Emphasizes purchasing authentic pills prepared by Fleming Bros of Pittsburgh Pa.
The Cincinnati Gazette endorses Taft as the strongest candidate for Hamilton County but notes the convention chose Charles Foster by a small majority. The piece urges Republicans to unite, praising the Governor nominee as a national and state figure, a liberal and stalwart organizer ready to campaign through October.
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