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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1878
Page
3
Defiance Ohio March 8 1878 announces subscription rates per year in advance six months for clubs of fourteen and two dollars for single copies. Postmasters urged to act as agents. Ben Vane quote urges friends to stand true as the old ship in danger. Mentions the 100th anniversary of Irish patriot Robert Emmett and a comment on Congress rushing to business.
A sharp call to mint new coins triggers a push to produce more silver dollars now. Officials push for rapid production and distribution to meet demand and curb speculation.
On Monday members of the state legislature paid tribute to Senator Wade with formal resolutions and eulogies, commemorating his public service and impact.
The Graphic was the sole New York City paper to advocate remonetization and is now touting its success as it gains support.
England continues heavy armament purchases as nations abroad show little sign of peace. Reports indicate buying torpedoes by the thousand and bayonet steel by the hundreds of tons, suggesting ongoing global military tensions.
The Ohio House has passed a bill requiring that properties sold under execution or by order of courts be offered for sale at the premises rather than a distant location. This measure aims to simplify the sale process and reduce moving the property.
A peace agreement between Russia and Turkey has been reached in principle though details remain unclear. The outcome suggests England cannot expect immediate war, with considerations ongoing as negotiations continue.
The President vetoed the bill but the veto did not delay action. At 1:30 his message was delivered to the House and by 4 o'clock the bill had cleared both the Senate and the House despite the veto.
Cuiiaco plans to install the Moffett bell-punch in local saloons. It is estimated 427,000 drinks are sold daily, earning about $4,270 per day at a penny per drink.
The Inter Ocean predicts the veto will widen the breach between the President and the people. The writer leans toward honoring the President’s motives but agrees with the Journal of the Otago? or J. O. on the matter.
The piece attacks Nationalists calling their grips signs passwords and secret meetings obsolete. It asserts the American people cannot be hoodwinked in political matters and urges the end of such secret activity.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer criticizes Democratic members of the Legislature for dodging duties and absenteeism. It argues voters watch their conduct and urge accountability to avoid bringing a curse on the party.
The National party of Defiance met on Monday evening and ratified Toledo convention resolutions. Speakers including A. J. Brown John J. Smith and S. A. Justice debated the financial question and forecast a glorious future for the party.
P town critique accuses Jim Steapmay of trying to steer Toledo into a ring similar to a Cleveland bid. The Lucas district figure is derided as a “sweet scented cattle.” Critics say his move to Columbus could harm his district.
The Washington correspondent of the Boston Journal alleges Don Cameron ordered the champagne at the Silver Bill night, muddling Senate minds, with the Kentucky vintage to blame as well. The piece asks who supplied the bourbon involved in the episode.
The Democrat retreats on charges against the Wood County Auditor while the Defiance County newspaper asserts the Express has proven every corruption claim. It notes roughly $8,000 misused or saved from the Treasury and Auditor offices in one year, disputing the Democrat’s cautions.
In Toledo the Fourth Ward club of Nationalists rejects convention rules on passwords signs grips and secret meetings. They declare the rules repealed and invite any legal voter of the Fourth Ward to join and vote the National ticket after enrolling and openly declaring their intent at a meeting.
Fiery men and heads of families called on Toledo's city council for work due to destitution. The council granted employment three days a week, a commendable move reflecting the belief that honest labor is essential and no one should want in a land of plenty.
The article notes that Secretary Shermar, despite four weeks of harsh criticism, supports the silver dollar coin program. It claims he arranged engraving dies, believes the bill will pass, and projects minting about $2,000,000 in March, urging supporters to credit him for the action.
The article notes Southern leaders urge a federal convention, aiming to secure two thirds of state legislatures by 1880 and three fourths by 1882. It claims Northern Democrats will back them, abandoning conflicts but fearing war and burnt powder as a lasting barrier.
Tur Nation mourns as Hon. B. F. Wade dies at his Ashtabula home. Born October 1800 in Massachusetts, Wade led a bold anti slavery faction, spoke for liberty, and faced fierce opposition with unwavering candor. He died at 6:30 p.m. last Saturday, aged 77.
The Sentinel notes a shift to a nine column folio format and ongoing street work west of J R Hankey's residence. Goit reports inquiry for a foundry site and plans to locate here. L D Heller to teach a two month term at Grand Rapids. principal Singston left due to illness. A chicken thief plagues Perrysburg with thefts from a widow. Commissioner Pierce offers 20 dollars for arrests, but suspect remains at large.
Wheat across the county looks well and fish begin to fill streets as suckers redhorse and pickerel appear. At Saturday's Teachers Examination none of a dozen examinees earned certificates. F. C. Culley of the Defiance Express has acquired a newspaper power press and plans a steam engine to print his paper.
Five insane persons were sent to the Dayton Asylum from the County Infirmary on Tuesday last. At the last term of Court there were 41 witnesses examined by Prosecutor Ham before the Grand Jury. The jury were in session about two days. The witness fees amounted to 70.95 dollars. The protracted meeting closed with the second quarterly meeting last Sabbath at the M E church. The pastor's report showed for the quarter forty accessions and fifteen baptisms.
The Defiance Express shows a marked improvement in appearance. Bro Culley owns a new Campbell Press. Mrs J A Orcutt of Defiance, known as Mrs Amanda LaFarree, visits relatives and friends in Perrysburg. A Toledo bound train at Grassy Creek Saturday nearly derailed due to a maliciously placed tie. Engineers’ vigilance prevented serious disaster.
Spring election hopefuls seek support as Fred Harmening of the Wabash visits, marking up and paying workers after handling 130,000 ties last year. An old farmer near Troy was swindled of 50 dollars by sharpers in the Hatfield House room, who escaped before help arrived.
The Defiance Express debuted in a new form as a well made paper. Bryan Items reports Eden cheese factory begins operation April 1. The Bryan spoke and hub factory will soon be gone with machinery being moved to Manchester Tennessee. A Wauseon brakesman on freight No 71 near Stryker was severely cut after a rail car accident but his injuries are not dangerous despite heavy bruising and head wounds.
A man learned that four aces beat four kings in poker at a cost of $27. The Mans field road on Coldwater and Lake Michigan Road will be replaced with heavier iron and finished. A eight week protracted meeting west of Napoleon by Rev. Tussing closed with 44 conversions, 33 joining United Brethren. The O J Hatch residence at Neapolis burned last Thursday evening. family away, fully insured.
In Columbus Grove a protracted meeting continues at the Christian church. The U B church plans a new brick building. Contracts are awarded for the Kalida Catholic church. A fire damaged Rev Bushong's house last Wednesday while services were in progress. authorities responded quickly and limited damage.
A Black boy pleads for funds to buy freedom in Washington as Northern and Southern Senators watch. Senator Wade rebukes him then hands him $10, urging him to run away from slavery at the first chance. The moment sparks mixed reactions among lawmakers during a divided crowd.
Large rafts of ship-timber pass down the river toward Toledo. Indications show few new Ottawa buildings will rise this spring amid hard times and money scarcity. The February Term of the Court of Common Pleas closed with all cases disposed. docket nearly cleaned after five years. A freight-train accident near Belmore fatally injured a stranger, age 25-30, well dressed. an inquest found only the manner of death.
Canal packets and boats run again as doctors report brisk business catching babies all boys. George Houtzer, recently sent to the penitentiary for shooting, died there. Mrs Waterbury becomes Webb House landlady. Soldier Alexander Colwell from Ft Reading was struck by a freight train and bruised but not seriously hurt. A mail train thief seized Mr Johns pocket book in Van Wert and is jailed there.
A velocipede appeared recently and has been in continuous motion. W E Peterson of Kendallville planned a second rendition of Esther the Beautiful Queen. Edgerton left for Fort Wayne on Tuesday and will likely return soon. Phillips and Co. and Ainsworth and Miller, stave makers, received over 1500 bolts this winter. From Hicksville Station since Sept 1 1877 crop shipments included 65 car wheat loads and 61 oats loads, plus large wheat and oats quantities. Wheat ranged from 1.05 to 1.37, oats from 0.20 to 0.40 per unit. Lumber and other commodities listed with multiple loads.
Madison White welcomes a baby described as healthy with ten fingers and two thumbs amid chatter about suspicious scales. A thief lifts an overcoat in front of Bowlby’s Clothing Store on Monday afternoon. The City Council discusses leasing city insurance to the lowest bidder and hiring for the Street Committee next summer. A commercial traveler from Cincinnati recounts a church incident where a teeth cleaning episode with a lucifer match caused a small explosion and brimstone scent during a sermon.
The piece rails at Democratic machine influence in Toledo and Cleveland, accusing the party of using "home rule" as a cover for tax and bond spending. It likens Ohio Democrats to Tammany Hall and Tweed, arguing Governor and legislature dictate local affairs, sidelining voters.
A compiled schedule lists Pecson stations and express and accommodation trains with times to and from Chi, Chicago and regional stops including Auburn Hicksville Defiance Deshler Fostoria Tiffin Sandusky Monroeville Mansfield Newark Columbus Wheeling Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York and Cumberland. It shows departures and arrivals across multiple routes with morning and evening slots and notes mixed timing formats.
The Cleveland Leader reports a proposed bill creating a five member Board of Public Works to govern Toledo with $1500 salaries. Critics compare it to Washington DC’s Board of Control, saying taxation would crush the city and half the property would be government owned. The piece warns Democrats push this model upon Toledo.
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