Republican State Convention Set for Toledo July 27 28 1887
The Republican State Convention is scheduled in Toledo on Wednesday and Thursday July 27 and 28 1887. Delegates from each congressional district meet Wednesday at 3 PM to elect a Vice President and committee members. The convention opens for temporary organization July 28 at 4 PM and permanent work July 29 at 10 AM. Officers to be nominated include Governor and several state offices. Delegates total 723 with Defiance County receiving 4 seats. Anes T. Barnswapr chairs the State Central Committee. Josua K. Brown serves as secretary.
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Toledo
Supreme Court
Board of Public Works
J. B. Foraker
Defiance County
Protection creates a home market and free trade risks abroad
The text argues that protectionism builds a stable domestic market while free trade seeks overseas markets, which it deems precarious. The stance contrasts secure national industry with fragile international competition and suggests favoring home investment.
Candidate Wooprorp as vice presidency option named
In New York, Stewart L. Wooprorp is favorably spoken of as an available candidate for the Vice Presidency should Sherman head the ticket.
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Gey
Stewart L. Wooprorp
New York
Sherman
Republican Convention Nominates Tompkins for Representative
Athens county Republicans renominate Hon. Emmitt Tompkins for Representative with a general sentiment favoring Foraker for Governor. A question about rebel flags is asked. Grover Cleveland seeks their return. Foraker firmly says no.
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Athens County
Hon
Emmitt Tompkins
Foraker
Pension Bill for Grand Army Vets Urged in Congress
The Grand Army of the Republic prepared a dependent pension bill to be offered at the next Congress session. It seeks long delayed justice for dependents of old veterans who wore the blue and should be urged upon representatives.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Congress
Governor Foraker Denies Enquirer Link to Kennedy Beatty Rose
The governor rejects a published reflection alleging he spoke ill of Gen Kennedy Gen Beatty and Ex Mayor Rose of Cleveland. He declares the piece was fabrications by the interviewer and asserts no unkind remarks were made.
Cleveland Feeds While Informed of Wheeler Death
Grover Cleveland fished within miles of the spot where ex Vice President Wheeler died and was buried. He replied by telegram that he was sorry he had no time to attend. The president took a quick bite and could not let go.
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Grover Cleveland
Wheeler
Ohio peniteniary finances under governors Hoadly and Foraker
Under Governor Hoadly and a Democratic legislature the penitentiary lost 250000 in one year. In Republican control under Governor Foraker the deficit was overcome and a report shows last year’s receipts exceeding expenses by nearly 6000.
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Hoadly
Foraker
Court Proceedings Halted Over Funds In Owen V Baltimore & Ohio
The United States Court at Columbus paused Thursday due to insufficient funds for expenses. The Owen v Baltimore & Ohio Railroad case was only half tried and would have ended without a verdict if the parties had not arranged for jury payment. Great praise is given to reform administrators and unnamed Democratic statesmen while Mr. Vernon is mentioned.
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United States
Columbus
Owen
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Pan-Electric Reform
Vernon
End of Coke Strike Brings Mixed Victory for Strikers
The coke strike ends with a victory for strikers but a defeat for the coke syndicate as steel manufacturers gain control of ovens in Connellaville and begin operating on the strikers terms. Mill owners had opposed the syndicate terms and now expect price cuts while wages rise. Syndicate members express discontent.
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Coke Syndicate
Connellaville
Sherman Brigade and the Senate Career of John Sherman
The Delphos Courant notes John Sherman was appointed Colonel in 1861 and led the 64th and 65 Ohio Regiments, the 6th Ohio Battery, and McLaughlin's Cavalry Squadron to reinforce Gen. Sherman at Paducah. He previously sat on Gen. Anderson's staff in West Virginia and wished for field command, but Lincoln kept him in the Senate.
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Delphos Courant
John Sherman
Ohio
McLaughlin
Sherman
Padukah
Anderson
West Virginia
Lincoln
Senate
Foraker Says No to Surrender of Rebel Flags
The text condemns President Cleveland III for ordering the return of rebel flags captured by Ohio troops. Governor Foraker vows not to surrender the flags, calling the action indignant to veterans and patriots. Protests from Ohio officials and Department Commander Putnam are cited, urging revocation of the order.
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Grover Cleveland
Gov. Foraker
Cleveland
Ohio
Foraker
A. R. D. C. Putnam
Washington
Sons of Ohio
Union
Coffee Market Decline Fails to Profit Domestic Producers
The piece argues the cornering of the coffee market is collapsing with New York failures. It hopes similar gambling on food prices ends, and warns against boomed imports as a miniature stock exchange causing panics. It notes no domestic producers benefit if prices rise. The Cleveland Leader voice reflects these views.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Cleveland
Market Collapse Ends Wheat Corner Attempt at Chicago Board
A Cincinnati and Chicago clique failed to corner wheat, driving prices down about 25 cents as supply remained 10 million bushels higher than a year earlier. The crash erased roughly 38 million dollars and toppled 19 firms in one day, signaling a costly lesson for traders.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Cincinnati
Chicago
Lear
Defiance Public Schools Hold Annual Commencement
The Defiance Public Schools annual commencement was held at the Central building on Thursday evening June 28, 1887 at 8 o’clock. The program featured diplomas presented to the Class of 7 with numerous essays, music, and an orchestra performance.
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Sth
Defiance Public Schools
Defiance Booms with Bridges and Services
Defiance boasts public buildings, eleven schools and churches, shade trees, an opera house, two natural gas companies, thriving business blocks, extensive telephone service, a booming Normal College, and top public schools. The city hosts two tobacco box factories, libraries, robust transit, racing grounds, Maumee and Auglaize rivers, and strong fire protection marking it as a prime place to live and invest.
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Defiance
Maumee
Auglaize
Defiance Produces Wide Range of Goods in Industrial Output
A broad list shows Defiance manufacturing diverse products from feed and flour to brick, boxes, candy, cigars, barrels, lumber, and brooms. The city also produces wagons, harness, engines, clothing, furniture, carriages, machinery, iron fronts, tombstones, newspapers, woolen yarns, boots, shoes, and various farm implements. It notes staves and headings and all kinds of iron work.
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Defiance
Inter-State Competitive Drill Tickets Sale in Louisville
B and O railroad offers round trip excursion tickets for the Inter-State Competitive Drill in Louisville Kentucky. Tickets good for travel June 20 and 21 and valid for return through June 26 inclusive.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Letters remaining uncalled at Defiance post office week ending June 14 1887
List of letters uncalled for at the Defiance post office for the week ending June 14 1887 includes Byerly Lizzie Pomfrey John Hahn Charley Smith Frank Kirk Jessie Smith Willie Jeng Harry Thon Laura Pecall Alice Grimm Wm. Letters to be called please say advertised. East Defiance Relief Society to host a Strawberry and Ice Cream Social at Mrs. Alex Bruner on Seneca street Friday evening June 17 1887 public invited to assist in a worthy cause 25w2.
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Defiance Post-Office
Byerly
Lizzie Pomfrey
John Hahn
Charley Smith
Frank Kirk
Jessie Smith
Willie Jeng
Harry Thon
Laura Pecall
Alice Grimm
Joan M. Henasher
P. M
East Defiance Relief Society
Alex. Bruner
Seneca Street
Shannon Ziegler wedding at St John’s Church
Peter J. Shannon and Mary L. Ziegler wed on June 14 at St John’s Catholic Church officiated by Rev. J B Jung. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ Wilhelms street home with about 200 guests, music by the Sixteenth Regiment Band, and lavish gifts listed by family and friends.
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Peter J. Shannon
Mary L. Ziegler
St. John’s Catholic Church
J. B. Jung
Joseph Kopp
Napoleon
Mary Schoninger
Father Jung
Wilhelm Street
Express
Sixteenth Regiment
Peter Ziegler
Irvin Wilson
Walt Hilton
M. Hauge
Metz
Haste Arin
Will
Sheridan
George W. Krotz
G. W. Weisenburger
James Kopp
Emma Schoninger
Miraere Weisenburger
Frank
Jay Weisenbur
D. Widmer
Globe
Berchtold
J. Weller
T. P. Cantlon
Weisenburger and
Sisters
J. A. Evans
J. A. Backus
Lena Karst
Mangus Bros
Mary Eiser
J. P. Eiser
W. J. Mulligan
Chas
Davis
D. Harmon
A. Wolsilfer
Thomas Hanlon
Antwerp
J. Doaust
W.J. Bohannon
A. L. Sellovitz
HM. Sigler
C. KE. Bronson
Mra
BF. W
John Cunningham
A. Wilhelm
John Crowe
Joe
L. Louse O
J. P. Haller
Mer
Mors
Medan
Allie
J.izzie Behmick
Johnnie Ehanace
Mir
Mrs. Hi. Brown
Will Klingelhoffer
W. C. Mathews
A. Jobst
Fort. Wayne
J.B. Tennyson
Peter We ‘Igerding
Mary
Trae
Fic Orman
Pranders
Florence
W. DD. Hill
Mrs. A. Groweg
Church Services and notices for multiple congregations
A compact list of Sunday services for St. Pauls M E German M E Baptist Grace Episcopal Presbyterian German Reform St Johns Lutheran Our Lady of Perpetual Help St Johns Catholic United Brethren and others with mass times Sunday school details and pastors names. Also a report of an accident where a tin oil container fell from an engine-house roof striking a window and breaking lower sash glass.
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St. Paul M. E
Wm. W. Lance
M. E
Geo
Lchwinn
Baptist Church
J. L. Phillips
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
J. Deindoerfer
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Rey
G. M. Zucker
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
M.P. Kinkead
St. John’s Catholic Church
J. B. Jung
United Brethren Church
W. H. Evans
Not Guilty In Mary Koesweger Case
Frank Hammond is discharged by Franklin authorities after being suspected in the murder of Mary Koesweger near Franklin Ohio. It is shown he was not in the neighborhood at the time and no suspicion remains. The newspaper publishes this to correct an earlier report and affirm his innocence.
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Frank Hammond
Mary Koesweger
Franklin
Ohio
Licenses Granted to Marry by Probate Judge
The following couples were issued marriage licenses since the last list: Geo W Scott and Emma G Ball Richard Mason and Sarah E Howe Peter J Shannon and Mary L Ziegler William P Richardson and Ella Zimmerman.
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Geo. W. Scott
Emma G. Ball
Richard Mason
Sarah E. Howe
Peter J. Shannon
Mary L. Ziegler
Wm. P. Richardson
Ella Zimmerman
Round trip excursion fares and odd prices from local merchants
Public notices and ads show The Cincinnati Jackson & Mackinaw R. A. offering round trip excursion tickets at one fare for all stations with child discounts. Time of special trains listed. Also items warn of deceptive pricing on Chatham Street and lessons for readers. Public school library closure announced for vacation and book returns requested. Humorous quips and local commentary follow.
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Cincinnati Jackson & Mackinaw R. A
Local Ads Offer Jobs And Treats At Baltimore Bakeries
Business locals advertise 35 cents a dozen washing by Defiance steam laundry with delivery and education minded hiring notes. Baltimore Bakery touts ice cream biscuits and crackers with fresh suppers and dairy items. Conn Feed at Morse's and a half price deal on Rocers & Boom products appear among the lines.
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Defiance
Money To Loan On Farm Property Advertised
On farm property long time loans offered with low interest and the privilege of early payoff. No life insurance required. Apply to H G Baker Attorney at Law or real estate agent L Hay in court house. Also references to local vendors and products appear in list of notices.
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PF. L. Hay
Court House
H. G. Baker
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Efiance County Express
Clinton and
Third Sts
the Express Publishing CO
Defiance Post
Anes T. Barnswapr
Josuva K. Brown
Pthel K
Ashton
Nellie L
Harley
Della C
Blue
Eva M. Blair
Maury M. Conrad
Albenn Dioust
Fred
Friteh
Lora D. Higgins
Clara J. Krotz
Alice Marcellus
Minnie Marshall
Mollie Wisler
Hattie Richardson
Lizzie Schinick
Geo. H. Schultz
Kate Sheridan
Alice V. Sampson
Board of Education
James Bonts
P. W. Mareh
J. H W. Bevington
John
Rae
Ethel Ashton
Evalon
Rchestra
Aspens Adust
Lora HigGins Easay
Ccc. Ee
V. Sampson Wavtz
Faust
Orchestra
Havrik Richardson Onation
Pep
Farrea
Nellie Harley Onation
Geonce Schultz OvnnTuKe
Herman
Orchestra Sessay
Lizzie Schmick
Tessay
Wisler tEssay
Hugh Principles
Clara Krorz
Kasay
Sehlepegrell
Hkv
B. W. Brad
Shannon
Ziegler
Chatham Street
Catham Street
Mackinaw
Tno
Sambo
R. Brown
Baltimore
Brown
Brown's
Conn
C. J. Morse
C.J. Morse’s
C. I. Morse
Steam Launch
Firefly
H. P. Shipman
A. G. Cox
Grand Rapids
Vienna
Brean
C. I, Morse
U. 1
Morse’s
Testimont Ats. T
Phillip Tillman
Middletown
W. W. Wykoff
Mason
Wilson Mears
Middletown, O
Jon Clark Chamberlain
JO M. Chamberlain
van Deter
Court
Hoover & Gambier
Boston
Builder's
Tiger
Ewes
Eros
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