Garfield likely to win as Garfield clubs rise countywide
A local Democrat editorial and comments from Defiance and Napoleon Northwest discuss rising Jacksonian clubs in all school districts, Republican organizing with Garfield clubs, internal Democrat splits over presidential candidates, and claims of campaign tactics. The piece notes Garfield’s anticipated victory if Republicans vote and mocks Democratic accusations and sword-rattling about pay and credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance County
Republican Central Committee
Defiance
Hanis & Cameron
Garsfield
Democratic Nomination at Cincinnati Aims for Proof Not Hype
The paper declares it will not level charges without proof in the campaign to come. The Democratic convention began after noon on Wednesday, voting once then adjourned to 10 today. Nineteen candidates received ballots, with Hancock and Bayard leading on the first tally.
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Cincinnati
Hancock
Bayard
Osborne
Asa's Tactical Move Signals Sheriff Nomination Clash
A vivid political skirmish unfolds as Asa leverages the Jacksonian club to outflank the right wing of the Democracy. After a long power struggle, he names delegates to the county convention, provoking a chorus of feigned sympathy from his rivals and signaling a renewed push for the sheriff nomination.
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Asa
Jacksonian Club
Ringsters
Defiance Dems expose secret Jacksonian Club aims
The letter counters a Defiance Democrat claim about a ring, detailing a new Defiance Jacksonian Democratic Club with aims to purify the caucus, prevent ring rule, and ensure honest candidates. It lists organizers Reuter and Jennings, rejects secrecy, and hints at rapid membership growth.
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Jacksonian Democratic Club
Amon
John Reuter
Martin Jennings
Wm. Higgins’ Block
the Democrat
Ring
Ring Organ
Methodist Bishops Wear White Neckties and Silk Hats
The newly elected Methodist Bishops all wear white neckties and crown themselves with high silk hats. Bishop Haven is the smallest and oldest of the four, not taller than five feet five inches and 130 pounds. Bishop Hurst has a small mustache. Bishops Warren and Foss are tall and slim. Dr Leonard Gurley stated that no man with a moustache was ever elected a Bishop of the Methodist Church.
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Bishop Haven
Bishop Hurst
Bishop Warren
Bishop Foss
Leonard Gurley
Methodist Church
Ancient digs yield gold and bronze as German archaeologists lead treasure hunts
The San Francisco Call notes that famed archaeologist Schlel man and a cadre of scholars pursue ancient sites in Italy and Asia Minor. Excavations near Treves and Hockmark reveal iron utensils, a bronze Victory bas-relief, and a Roman glassblowing factory with multicolored wares. Humann continues rich finds at Pergamus as German explorers gain prominence.
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San Francisco Call
Schlelman
Pompeii
Herculaneum
Neighorhood
Treves
Hockmark
Cordel
Eipel
Pergamous
Asia Minor
Humann
Berlin
Democratic gains and fiscal shifts outlined by Chicago Times
The Chicago Times notes that Democrats increased regular federal employees from 125 to 173, a forty percent rise, and warn of 140,000 possible office holders if they gain control of the government. It compares Republican tax cuts with Democratic reductions, praising the former as broadly beneficial while suggesting the latter favored tobacco and whisky users, and ends with a tribute to self-made figures like Lincoln and Garfield as uplifting examples.
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Ture Democrat
the Express
Democrat
Court House
Toledo Bee
Treasury
Garfield
Republic
Lincoln
Johnson
Grant
Chicago Times
Dark Day Anniversary Inspires Connecticut Legislature Poem
On May 19 1880 New England marked the hundredth anniversary of the dark day a terror long explained Abraham Davenport urged that lights be brought in and business continue Connecticut lawmakers debated adjournment while John G Whittier later wrote a poem about the incident.
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New England
Hartford Christian
Connecticut
Abraham Davenport
John G. Whittier
Should Thurman Be Nominated for President
The Ohio State Journal weighs whether Allen G Thurman should receive the Democratic nomination and argues about principle while acknowledging public misgivings. It contends Thurman would become President if elected, and questions confounding the judge with his associates real or alleged.
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Ohio State Journal
Allen G. Thurman
the Times
Thurman
Reverend Green's Japan Letter Endorses Garfield for President
May 31 letter from a Presbyterian missionary in Japan to a friend states Garfield is the best combination of capacity and political integrity among the upper Republican ranks, though he fears Garfield has little chance.
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Green
Japan
Garfield
Schurz backs Garfield ticket with earnest support
Schurz expresses strong approval of Garfield's nomination and vows wholehearted backing and readiness to speak. S. J. Tilden is vindicated, declaring he acted alone in the matter.
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Schurz
Garfield
S. J. Tilden
Woman's Wisdom and Precaution Ear Balsam
A middle aged advertisement urges mothers to stock Dr Crumpton's ear Balsam for summer ailments. It markets the fruit remedy as mild and gentle and claims a quick cure for dysentery diarrhea cholera morbus summer complaints colic and flux with references to emergency use saving lives.
Dr Crampton Strawberry Balsam Named Best Fruit Medicine
A fragment describes Dr Crampton's Strawberry Balsam as the best fruit remedy for ailments, urging readers to insist on this medicine for themselves and others amid summer health concerns.
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Crampton
Toa
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Defiance Post Office
James A. Garfield
Ohio
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New York
Charles Townsend
Athens County
Supreme Court
George W.mcilvaine
Tuscanias
Dwight Crowell
Ashtabula
Board of Public Works
Ss. R. Hosmer
Muskingum
F. W. Dewolf
Summit
TizpEen
Tere
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The
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Hill
Crow
Juper Heapsey
S. J.T
Garrrep
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Republican State Committees
J. C. Donaldson
Democrats
Seymour
Payne
Hendricks
Napoleon Northwest
Lamar
Hamburg Butler
Samuel J. Tilden
Maine
Engleatrop
Parker
Ewing
Defiance Democrat
Joan Reuter
Father Abraham
Hall
Peter Kuhn
Peter Dickman
John H. Sherman
Michael Macx
Samuel Putterf
Undertakers
Clinton
Fourth Streets
War
UHL & Blanchard
M. A. Wetherell
Asort
E. N. Lewis Drug Store
Clinton and
Third Streets
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J. B. Simpson
J. D. Simpson
Ss Medicine CO
Main St
Buffalo
Strong, Cobb & CO
Cleveland
Paul Flager
John Rowe
Ofan &Aighh
Puan Sporr
Front Streets
OHNIC
Clinton Street
Manufactory
Perry Street
Hoffman & Geiger
E Board OF Examiners
Said
Wer
J. O. Weismantel
Turnbull & Shelly's
Fifth and
Pear’ Streete
J. L. Brown
Browns
Green Springs
Sandusky County
Just
Heller & Waterman
ED Acker
Alpress & Co
Clinton St
Siren & O
A. J. Brown & Co
OPERA
Strong & CO
Aultman & Taylor
Ab‘ic
Aultman and Paylor
Aultman & Taylor Traction
Maumee River
Toberen & Bevington
Wm. A. Wood Reapers & Mowers
Maumee
J. H. Bevington
Defiance, Ohio
C. Biede & Co
Cary & Carroll
Clinton Sts
Wheeler
Reaper and Mower
JL Leash Portable & Traction Geer
Thee Rivers
Olay
Cortland
Turnbull Farm
A. Bruner
Michigan
Hoghart
Grand Rapids
Honduras
Dana
W. Schnstin & CO
Jefferson Ave
Detroi
Mish
Demars
G. A
Lawrence & Martin
Madison Street
Chicago
Qorer
Gloovis
Harley Bros
J.L. Scott
Second Streets
E. J. Pontius
Millinery
Third St
Colby & Scott’s Drug Store
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