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Newspaper

Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1880

Page

5

Congress totals and nominations in Washington report

Washington dispatch summarizes Congress activity, noting 1,197 bills and 4,288 in the House. extra session totals 773 and 2,526. It records nominations by the President including Hartranft for Collector of the Port of Philadelphia and Joan Morton for Collector of Customs at San Francisco. It covers Treasury receipts and expenditures, congressional appropriations, Garfield’s departure, counterfeit currency concerns, Indiana and California political news, and various international happenings.

Washington Senate Congress House of Representatives Hartranft Philadelphia Hatch Victoria Joan Morton Senator Morton San Francisco Mr. Morton United States Treasury Congressional John A. Sutteer California California Ward Bureau of Statistics United States Garfield Mentor Ohio Secret Service Department Exchange National Bank of Baltimore Oregon

Anniversary of Bunker Hill Celebrated in Boston

The 17th anniversary events in Boston honored the Battle of Bunker Hill with a New Orleans militia company present. A major Auburn New York conflagration injured five firemen and killed one. Hanlan lost a Providence rowing race as illness hindered him. Survivors of Narragansett disaster in Boston sued for damages against the Steamship Company. Census puts New York population between 1.3 and 1.5 million, Brooklyn at 555000.

Bunker Hill Boston New Orleans Auburn N. Y Hanlan Providence R. I Ross Riley Ten Eyck Steamship Company New York Brooklyn L. Gallagher Mullins Lancaster Gallagher Society of the Army of the Potomac Horatio G. Wright John C. Robinson James B. Coit W. A. Rafferty J. Stewart Tower James H. Warner McKibben Wm. Cogswell Wm. Wells M. T. McMahon Horatio C. King George H. Sharpe Hartford Conn Charles Benner Tideout United States Mint Philadelphia Benner First National Bank of Bennington Russia

Prize awards and political intrigue in 19th century era notes

The piece reports a Berlin Exposition prize to Prof. Baird of the Smithsonian and a US gold medal with address. It cites Paris Figaro alleging a Legitimist conspiracy against the Republic, French rifle orders to China, a Havana revolt over unpaid wages, a British Commons vote for local option, and amnesty terms for crimes before 1871. It closes with Charles Reade announcing a public statement.

Berlin Baird Smithsonian Institute United States Paris Havana Cabanas House of Commons Charles Reade

Spain Threatens Action Over Chinese Coolie Trade

News from China up to May 25 reported Spain threaten military steps if China declines apology and compensation over alleged interference with sanctioned coolie emigration to Cuba. Peking blamed export bans as treaty violation. public opinion distrusted Spain’s threats, with Portugal and Peru backing Spain.

China San Francisco Spain Cuba Formosa Peking Portugal Peru Bradlaugh Parnell Ramsey Mexico General Hatch Thomison H. Murcy Congress Greenbackers Maine Bennett George Brown Toronto Can Nepanee Gulnare Howgate Washington Arctic

National Democratic Convention Nominates Hoadley for Temporary Chairman

The National Democratic Convention convened in Cincinnati at 12 40 p m with Senator Barnum presiding and nominated Ohio’s George Hoadley for Temporary Chairman. A roll call committee was named for permanent organization and credentials, and resolutions were referred to the Resolutions Committee. The body adjourned to meet at 10 a m on the 23rd.

National Democratic Executive Committee Senator Barnum National Democratic Convention Cincinnati National Committee George Hoadley Ohio Hoadley Alabama W. H. Barnes Arkansas M. T. Emery California E. H. Mattox Colorado C.5. Thomas Connecticut David A. Wells Delaware George H. Bix Florida Eben T. Howell Illinois Melville W. Fuller Indiana John Qt. Coffroth Iowa John P. Lrish Kansas John R. Goodwin Kentucky Henry Watterson Louisiana E. A. Burke Maine A. M. Nichols Maryland C. J. M. Gwynn Massachusetts Charles Levi Woodbury Michigan Foster Pratt Minnesota E. Barksdale Missouri Jose Pulcher Nebraska Gerre I. Miller Nevada A. C. Ellis New Hampshire Harvey Bingham New Jersey C. M. Zurich New York Rufus W. Peckham North Carolina A. M. Wardwell T. J. Kinney Oregon John Meyer Pennsylvania L.C. Cassidy Rhode Island N. Hayslpe South Carolina T. G. Barker Tennessee John A. McKinney Texas John Ireland Vermont G.S. Waterman Virginia James Barbour West Virginia John Goode Wisconsin Thomas A. Hudd

Washington approves large set of annual and deficiency appropriations

A June 19 report lists Congress planned funds from the last session across Regular Annual, Pension, Post-office, Indian, Legislative, River and Harbor, and District of Columbia programs. Deficiency bills and miscellaneous estimates bring total to about 156.8 million dollars.

Washington Congress Pension Sanauenoaiden Post-office de’ Erect Millinery Academie Coe Zid Borg India District of Columbia House and Senate Witel

Marching on to Liberty and Law in 19th century chorus

The piece quotes a Civil War era chorus praising liberty and law with lines about Garfichi Arthur and references to Lincoln era figures. It discusses political invective against General Garfield, defending his integrity amid charges linked to the Union Pacific Credit Mobilier affair and a pavement contract.

Garfichi Arthur

Garfield Denies Involvement in Washington Pavement Contract

The passage details allegations that General Garfield received a $5,000 fee for arguing before the District of Columbia Board of Public Works regarding a pavement contract, with investigations in 1872 and 1874 finding no improper action. Garfield testifies he earned a legal fee but had no connection to any corrupt ring, and documents from the 1870s are cited to support his position.

Congress Perfort Arich de Golyer Garfield Great Britain Board of Public Works District of Columbia United States Aoe Tea Nickerson Washington Corporation Government Reservation Smithsonian Corporation Ohio United States Senate Chicago Evening Journal Supreme Court Committee On Appropriations Parsons Mr. Chittenden McClelland Mr. Nickerson Washington Senate House Nickerson McClellan Chittenden District of Columbia Board of Public Works House Committee On Appropriations Artners Columbia District Board Ichard C. Parsons Cleveland Senator Thurman Jewett Erie Railway Wilson New York Sun Connersville Ind George W. Steece Dean & McClelland J. M. Witsos

Garfield and Arthur: Call to unity in Republican triumph

In Malone New York Vice President Wheeler signals support for Republican nominees Garfield and Arthur. The Chicago convention is praised for unshackling delegates and unifying the party toward a triumphant November election with Garfield as leader and Arthur as Vice President. The speaker lauds Garfield’s long public service and Arthur’s unsullied devotion, urging continued organization and a united effort to secure the nation’s destiny.

Malone N. Y Wheeler Chicago Republican Party James A. Gafield Broad Land Garfield Ohio National House of Representatives Hts United States Senate Arthur Republican Rty Noma Noman

Garfield and Arthur Men Rally Tone in Iowa Convention

The Burlington Hawkeye urges Republicans to unite behind Garfield and Arthur, stripping support from Grant Blaine factions and other opponents until the election outcome is decided in November. The call emphasizes decisive action against Democrats and a disciplined party stance.

Bae Burlington Hawkeye Grant Blaine Garfield Arthur

Election jibe echoes over Cincinnati ballot dustup

An Inter Ocean quip warns the man who hounds the Simmons issue in Cincinnati may face a bruising November election. The remark plays on the pressure around the upcoming campaign and the uncertain political outcome.

Tay Cincinnati Inter- Ocean

Garfield Honored for Simple Public Life Valued Manliness

The article lauds General Garfield for straightforward public life and honesty, praising his plain and steady conduct as exemplary.

Prohibition National Convention Nominates Dow and Thompso

The Prohibition National Convention met in Cleveland on the 17th with 142 delegates from twelve states. Neal Dow of Maine was nominated for president and A Thompson of Westerville Ohio for vice president, with a platform denouncing alcohol and urging nationwide prohibition and constitutional reforms.

Metropolitan Baptist Church San Francisco Kalloch Indiana State Republican Convention Indianapolis Albert G. Porter Washington Thomas Hanna National Republican Convention Senator Voorhees Exodus Committee Cleveland Neal Dow Maine A. H. Thompson Ohio United States J. B. Howell Gate City Keokuk Iowa Vance North Carolina Florence Arkansas Connecticut Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota New Jersey New York Pennoo West Virginia Wiscon A. Thompson Westerville Prohibition Reform Party District of Columbia Congress Republican Party Democratic Party Union National Party God J. L. Palmer T. B. Bowers Elisha H. Parker E. Bryon A. Willey M. D. Anderson D. K. Dunean J. B. Morgan Pennsylvania James Black James Parker, Jr S. Merritt J. W. Grosvenor Ss. B. Bensom T. Edgar Hunt W.G. Hubbard L. Roberts Charles A. Hovey Geo F. Clark Joan Russell J. W. McKeever Wisconsin C. W. Pinkham T. D. Stone

Funeral Dog Bulger in Lexington Passes at Old Age

In Lexington Kentucky the dog Bulger known as the Funeral Dog died of old age. After his master was buried five years earlier the faithful animal stayed at the grave howling and trying to reach the coffin. He then followed every funeral through the streets and came back with mourners. He would place his feet on the bench and stare at the face of the deceased when a coffin was opened.

Bulger Lexington

Hatley Farmer Hunter Dies After Scarlet Fever Outbreak

The Toronto Globe reports farmer Mr. Hunter of Hatley Quebec died after a long illness. His wife and five children faced a virulent scarlet fever outbreak in the family with four children among the victims within five days and all eight remaining in peril, leaving the widow heartbroken.

The Toronto Globe Hunter Hatley Quebec

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Defiance Co. Express Cor. Clinton and First Sts Business Directory Jacob J. Saeine W. Downs E. Carpenter Levi Colby John P Frederick H. Schoonover John D. Lamb A. Slough T.swight Townsend John Dowe F. M. Thompson B. F. Enos H . RY Schmick Downs Adam Minsel F. N. Horto Willeman B. W. Slagle Fudge Laut Seeeceesedy Tabeeeres Svecceeses Wyltr Poveorrea Eee Cotonet Treasuirer.Recorder Sarve Linfrm'y Directors Tu-En-Da-Wie F. and A. Masons R. A. Masons Masons Defiance Commandery Masonic Hall Corner Clinton Defiance Lodge Knights of Honor Defiance Fort Defiance Lodge, No Defiance Council Stone Fronten Bishop Post ST. John'’S Fourth and Washington Streets Ann. A. K. Heinemann ST. John’s Corner Firth and Jackson Streets J. B. Young Sandlo ST. Mary’s Catholic Church Jefferson and Arabella Streets P. M. Kinkead Grace Episcopal Church 2Nd and A. V. Gorrel A. M M. E Corner Third Wayne Sts A. J. Fish First Baptist Church Wayne and Third Streets W.V. Thomas Juliett Streets Wm. Andrews ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church Arabella J. Deindoerfer First Presbyterian Church Second Streets B. Slagle Dele A. Rohn M. D Office Corner Court Wayne Streets Defiance, Ohio L. G. Thacker Bullington T. H. Ashton Ffice Jefferson Street S. S. Hoffman Zeller & Bruner W. T. Harris Twenegstler Clinton Street W.s.powell G. W. Bechel Jackson Street Taird D.P, Aldrich, M. D Colby & Scott's H. W. Myers Buffington& Co Travis & Heacock Keystone Block Defiance, D William Carter Clinton and Latty & Peaslee Court Street Court House Hardy & Johnson Wolsiter S. W. Rohn Ttorney Wolsitierblouck J. F. Deatrick Claton and George W. Killey Eagle Block S. T. Sutphen Wolsiffer Milton E. Orcutt Ralston’s Block Charles E. Bronson Couney and Harley Bro’s Defiance Post Office United States and Territories Canada England Ireland Scotland Wales Germany U. S Harper's Leslie's Scribner's AX Defiance Obio Kingsbury D. Potterf, D.D.S Bechel C. Diehl Ironer Mechanic’s Tools Fremont Harvester Company Rakestraw and the Toledo Or FT. Wayne St. Louis Kansas City Hannibal St Joseph Omaha Ottumwa St Louis St. Joseph Rer Wabash Ste Louis &Paoite Wabash St. Louis & Pacific B’y J. C. Gault H. C. Townsend Gen Pass J. H- Whitaker Boots & Shoes Adam Minsel Beardsley Buffington L. E. Beardsley J. Bauer & CO Viebach Maumee River J Bauer & CO Haltimore Hakery R. Brown Clinton Sts Martin Louisville Supreme Court of Indiana Scott Niblack N. M Raleigh W. P. Roberts Jacob James Vegas Kokomo Denver A. J. Chittenden Denis Kearney Yellow Jacket Gold Hill Nev D. L. Paties Illinois State Journal Springfield Ill Sydney D. L. Shank Hayes Webb Columbus Sacramento Samuel J. Tilden Mr. Tilden Houses of Snerry O’ Leary Supreme Court of California McClure Wheeling W. Va Milwaukee Young Kattoon Charles de Young Burgess Detroit National Christian Association Presient A. M. Milligan A. D. Freeman J. P. Stoddard Thomas Hodge E. Hildreth J. H. Pearson H. L. Kellogg Graham London Reade Turkey Homanna Hungary Cabul Central Asia Dresden Saxony Grand Shereef Mecca Jordan General Assembly Presbyterian Church of Canada Greece Presse Vienna Fremdenblatt Porte Austria New Brunswick French Chamber of Deputies Podgoritza Ethel A. Merritt James A. Garfield Foreign Intelligence Tilden Salt River Seymour Kearney Ben Butler Eye Jet Chicago Tribune Union Pacific Credit Mobilier Chester A. Arthur Gan
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