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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1885
Page
2
The Ohio lawmakers have adjourned to meet in Washington, while speculation grows over who leads the coal oil Legislature and a Democratic President-elect favors suspending silver dollar coinage. Romers resigns as mayor to become a congressman, effective next Monday.
General Wolseley criticizes General Grant's military skill and claims Wolseley has failed in the Sudan campaign drawing attention to leadership and campaign shortcomings.
A political tirade claims Democrats dismantled the Scott law and urges passing a new measure without any Republican support, arguing the party should drive it through unilaterally.
The article says Neliiz O'Hagan, daughter of the late Senator, is a candidate for State Librarian and urges that if she wants the office she ought to have it.
The Democracy of Allen county issues a call for their spring primaries as political activity surges in the region.
Congress man Seney of Tiffin a Jacksonian Democrat seeks to ensure Democrats occupy district offices regardless of opposition. He advocates party alignment and influence in local elections.
The text claims Pomeroy aims to strike at the Democrats by releasing an administration paper from Washington. It characterizes him as a bad chicken returning to roost.
The piece recalls a prospered editor who started with nothing six years ago and now owes $14.75 at a local meat market. It suggests Cleveland should have no trouble assembling a capable Cabinet with many party members who shine beside him.
The Cleveland Leader asks whether Mr Cleveland aligns with Jeffersonian or Jacksonian Democrats. It declares he is neither, noting he is an ex sheriff and that the truth will emerge within six months.
The piece discusses expiring charters for seven hundred twenty banks and the coinage debate, urging a dollar at one hundred cents. It notes attorney Keath's interviews with Senators, political fallout from city government reorganizations, and a Senate bill on purchasing Native lands in Oklahoma. It also covers postmaster appointments, liquor amendment failures, and local incidents in Chicago and South Bend.
Ex governor Charles Foster is seen in Washington attending the Democratic circus event while Hendricks arrives on schedule.
Newspapers show focused attention on cabinet matters as reporters highlight key agendas and potential policy moves surrounding the executive department. Public interest rises as officials outline priorities and looming decisions.
The speaker predicts the current Legislature will accomplish nothing on liquor. He notes Congress is about to adjourn and Cleveland’s prospects look grim, implying political fallout and regret for the former leader.
The piece notes a proposed law in the state legislature to require rinks to pay a licensing fee. It suggests political commentary on moral legislation and mentions upcoming reorganizations for Cleveland and Cincinnati after a federal trip.
A Republican member in the lower house introduces the Scott law omitting the lien clause. Republicans will push the bill while Democrats are expected to oppose it.
The committee faced sharp criticism as incompetence and missteps dominated its actions with pundits calling for reform and accountability while members faced calls to bow out.
Gen Swann, found guilty of conduct unbecoming a soldier, is sentenced to retirement for twelve years on half pay. The verdict notes he will receive $36,000 for the period, leaving him with no duties for over a decade.
The death of an Illinois senator will not affect the senatorial race as the law requires a majority of all the members elect for a U S Senate. It is likely no election will occur until a successor is chosen.
Rumors claim General Grant's mouth cancer worsens and doctors foresee a fatal outcome. If true, his retirement could come within months, reducing Congressional need to place him on the retired list.
A vivid critique laments the Ohio State Legislature as Allen O Myers and like-minded cranks hold sessions in an ongoing orgy of activity. The writer suggests a constitutional amendment to abolish legislative sessions to end such antics.
The Republican notes the Hatry firm of Morgan city plans to move L Hatry & Co to Ohio, consolidating two local stores. The 20 year business record is praised for its straightforward dealing and large sales to Morgan County residents, a move the paper regrets.
The article notes Lucius Q. C. Lamar of Mississippi as a likely inclusion in the next President’s Cabinet. It recounts his Georgia birth in Putnam county on September 17, 1825, his legal career, Missouri and Mississippi ties, Civil War service, and long Senate tenure. It highlights his learning, wit, influence in Mississippi and Washington, and his reputation as a hard student and effective statesman.
A blistering call denounces Republicans who oppose party principles, urging them to leave, claiming Washington is no place for such men and urging loyalty to the party.
Sandusky Register notes Fremont saloon keepers circulated a petition for a heavy license on roller rink managers, claiming rinks hurt saloon business. Several Fremont saloon men in the city are weighing the same move.
A historical note laments the passing of a group of famed figures with names starting with G. Garfield Gambetta Kortschak Gordon and Grant are noted as deceased while Gladstone grows infirm. The writer calls the set a remarkable group that is now dwindling.
The Chicago Inter Ocean casts Dan Manning as a skilled machine politician and firm defender of the spoils system. It notes his high ranking in the President-elect's political circle and deems his elevation significant to reformers who supported him, implying limited reform prospects under Cleveland.
The commentary notes that Cleveland's stance on suspending silver dollar coinage lacks approval among Southern and Western Democrats while Eastern Democrats and Republicans may favor stopping coinage. It suggests alternatives like increasing money in circulation through public works and questions national wealth.
N G Woodward endorses Acker's Blood Elixir claims to cure blood disorders such as Scrofula boils syphilis and rheumatism. Described as a scientific preparation not a patent medicine and guaranteed by Woodward.
An 19th century medicines advertisement declares a remedy relieves croup whooping cough and bronchitis immediately. It lists Colby and Co as the sellers offering the cure.
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