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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1883
Page
4
The newsletter quotes Republicans arguing unity after the Civil War, noting Gen Crook and regional figures. It mentions Ohio figures at Columbus, veterans in force, and references to the Union's preservation, political speeches, and lingering partisan tension. It also cites a murder and vengeance subplot tied to local figures.
The piece critiques local political maneuvers over clerkships and school bond discounts, questions bond pricing in Defiance and other counties, and condemns radical temperance tactics. It lauds the Ohio Republican platform as clear and principled, notes Waterloo defeat as past, and praises Senator Sherman for not seeking gubernatorial nomination, arguing unity and virtue over expediency.
Prohibition ticket names Governor Ferdinand Schumacher and others from Summit to Hardin counties with positions including Lieutenant Governor Supreme Court judges and state officers. Greenbackers at Columbus nominate a rival slate led by Charles Jenkins and William Baker with figures from Mahoning Lucas Hocking Franklin and more.
The Ohio Republican platform and ticket receive broad praise from major papers. Foraker gains backing as a clean candidate, with optimistic forecasts for turnout and party strength next October, while national press notes strong Republican support and favorable precedent set by the Ohio convention.
Wm Getty sells bed springs Frank G Warner returns from Missouri D J Coy Ferrysburg Mich is home on visit John Hollinger delivered Buckeye reapers and mowers Sells Bros show billed for the 28th Rumors of hair high styling and brisk farm activity Kalamazoo visitors selling sulky plow attachments E Hopkins family of Farmer visiting Logan Misses Lissy and Ella Battershell in Milford Otis Co delivered reapers and mowers to Hicksville and Payne An unwelcome guest the mosquito Local buggies by H Weldon John Johnson building a barn Harvey Greer and Harvey Maxwell bought a new engine Getrost sisters plan to go west Misses Getrost visiting friends Norman visit from J N Blair Pleasant Ridge class in vocal music at the school house Disciple church wall paper fund drive Small boys urged to save nickels Hicksville noted as wide awake Charles Fisher visiting from Angola Herald Manoah Gingery teaching class music at Pleasant Ridge L Davidson door-keeper G Dickerhoof treasurer Hicksville residents urged to visit Stranger notice ice cream pockets and health Wheat oats grass prospects for corn good Crop prospects improving Several local notes about dances schools and cemetery planning.
June 15. George Morrison, a 19 year old mail room clerk, confessed to stealing letters containing money from local businessmen. Inspectors Brown and Herrick arrested him after watching him open six letters at 2 am. He posted 1000 bail and faces examination before Commissioner Hall Wednesday. suspicions tied to losses since January.
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