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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1878
Page
1
Local notices from Defiance Ohio dated March 1 1878 include subscription terms and agent appeals. The column discusses political events in Toledo and Washington D C about silver coinage and pension guards, plus remarks on Senator Ferry and the Paris Exposition.
Bayerp Taylor, once a Pennsylvania printer, is assigned to a Berlin mission amid broad satisfaction. Philadelphia mint officials claim two weeks can yield 245 silver dollars a minute, enough to support about 30 million dollars annually nationwide. The West has surplus produce for trade and a tassel is planned in Gen Rice's district with aspirants including W. D. Hill and others.
The writer argues W. D. Hitt has the best chance for the Democratic nomination for Congress, suggesting rivals are weaker and that Hill might be preferred if a Democrat must win this district.
In Defiance a deficit of seven to eight thousand dollars haunts the Democratic camp. The borrowed funds to cover up the shortfall must be paid soon and the vow is to identify the payer. The community notes the rebuke and sadness over the situation.
Washington reports claim several U.S. Senators drank heavily as the final vote on the silver bill was taken. The text urges publishing the names so the public may identify the men and condemn them as a disgrace to the states that elected them.
At a Socialistic Labor party gathering in New York on the 27th the red flag of the Commune was shown. Resolutions denounced the standing army and urban armories and urged greater protection for free speech. One speaker declared that abolishing the army would allow labor to secure its rights and equality with capital.
The Adjutant General rendered an itemized bill of the State militia expenses from last summer totaling 68,425 dollars.
A Sturgis Michigan club formed on the 22nd adopted a platform backing gold and silver as the best medium of exchange. It argued that paper currency can aid trade but cannot serve as a measure of value.
Cincinnati Times reports Ben Wade's strength failing rapidly in his bed. His will remains strong and mind clear but he grows weaker daily. He asks friends to stay true, calls the old ship in danger and awaits the final suffering with resignation.
Rumor swirls in Washington that John G. Thompson, current Ohio Democratic State Committee chair, is pushing to become Democratic National Committee chair. Western Democrats favor a Western chairman, and Thompson is the party’s most prominent Western figure.
England seeks allies and buys ironclads while Austria converges amid talks. Russia concentrates forces at Danube fortresses and plans to stay close with Turkey. The long conflict builds, with Russia aiming to claim leverage before the conference.
Washington action targets an appropriation of thirty five thousand dollars for a new survey of a Michigan ship canal connecting Lake Michigan and Lake Erie. The idea dates back forty years with an earlier route via the Kalamazoo river from Mt. Clemens to Allegan.
The New Orleans Times and its Southern allies denounce Postmaster General Key as not a Southern Democrat and demand his removal from Hayes's Cabinet. They argue he has made only Republican appointments and loyally serve Republican interests. They warn the South may withhold Senate support if Key remains.
The roads are deteriorating with dust and ruts as travel wanes. Bees were active yesterday while Treasurer Young departed for Columbus to settle accounts with the State Treasurer. A subscription drive this week seeks funds to erect a Presbyterian Church building. Democrat.
Jacob Shook of this city has been appointed guard at the Penitentiary in Columbus. Telegraph news says Mrs. M. Carpenter, mother of Mrs. J. R. Hughes, was dying at Grand Rapids Michigan. John Barber, a local resident, fell from a moving freight train near North Washington and died from injuries sustained when several cars passed over him.
Elihu Thurston pursues the most productive drainage in Putnam County. Fruit growers foresee an excellent next season. Jacob Mullett of Leipsic slaughtered a 763 pound dressed cow. Kalida reports a deer sighting causing commotion. Rev Moore of Kalida M E church resigns due to lung hemorrhage seeking farming and health in Iowa.
The report notes Elwell and Crowell were arrested for setting fire to Jacob Bauman’s barn. It also mentions Freeman Cole stealing $45 from Mrs. Dr. Weaver, who relies on the money for winter support, then fleeing west. The Courier has enlarged editions and new type. The city council authorized a one third purchase share deed to Birchard Library, planning a new City Hall and Library Building on Croghan street with fronts on Croghan.
The town reports teachers examination next Saturday and horse buyers active on the streets. A drunken man was found in a ditch on east Bryan street Sunday around nine. December burglary at Nathan Edwards boot and shoe store in West Unity yielded missing boots. Protracted church meetings continue with good attendance and new accessions. John B. Bixler was arrested on a peace warrant, bailed at two hundred dollars. Ed Jones house fire on east Mulberry street was contained thanks to quick action. fire started from a defective flue. Frank Loyd, who lost a foot in a wood saw incident near West Buffalo, is recovering at his father’s in Center township. He hopes to soon walk well again.
Sugar making talk at revival meeting. A ten year old boy shot in the back by a cousin using a homemade pistol. A freight train collision at 3 am damages caboose and engine. Barnhart Klett, German immigrant, dies of consumption in town. Stith lends razor to prisoners. one boy nearly frees himself. Dr Clay Todd, once touting imperial Chinese title, reappears in Burlington Iowa after leaving town with unpaid bills.
In Bairdstown a new newspaper and Brass Band are planned. An engine house near the depot narrowly escaped fire after a coat left on a stove ignited a blaze. Iron being taken up along Mans field and Coldwater Road prompts questions about road plans and taxes. Mrs M A Thornton survived a photo lab explosion that set clothing and room alight with severe hand burns.
The notice lists debts of Wan seon at $120 with balance on a fire engine. Arrests included Jonah Badtori and two others for deer killing near Ottokee. Chas Mallory of Cook Bears Machine Shop injured by a lathe. Teacher exams set for second and fourth Saturdays in March June at Wauseon High School. Stephen Cuff moved from Napoleon to Wauseon. Protracted Ottokee M E Church meeting continues under Rev. Van Buskirk. Temperance meeting at Congregational Church reported light attendance. Mallory, 20, patented a new hay elevator. Wells, son of James Blair, severely injured chopping wood, foot injury treated at home. Republican.
Dr. F E Stout bedridden with inflammatory rheumatism. Napoleon Light Guards impress at parade. Two Florida men jailed on larceny and burglary charges. Lewis Bockleman plans brick block on former burnt lot. H L Ennis to serve sixth year as Liberty Center Union Schools superintendent. Council fire limit clash over Matt Reiser ice house. pledges brick enclosure to comply with ordinance.
A Maysville man loses a pocket book with money and a note of 25 after a Tuesday evening. James Crary relocates from Miford to Centertown Williams county. Deputy Sheriff Kuhl handles court papers, while Mrs. Wonderly seeks a pardon for her son Jackson, controversial due to his father’s death. Billiardist Al Harrington performs in Mackey’s room but exits by freight train. A street stand-off between teams in front of the Union House ends with Mayor summoned. both drivers refuse to yield. Independent notes county happenings and local chatter.
The bill introduced by Mr. Levering provides twelve months exemption from forced sale of personal or real property to those in legitimate business facing low business conditions. It bars fraud and sets the act to take effect upon passage.
The Toledo and Fort Wayne line announces new service starting Sunday November 11 at 12 o'clock with a schedule noted as 9.50 955 at WESTBOUND.
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